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Hudson’s Bay names digital exec
Hudson's Bay Co. has appointed Dion Rooney to executive VP, HBC digital. Rooney will be responsible for leading the HBC digital business and delivering online experience across all banners.
Rooney brings more than 30 years of senior experience in the IT field. Prior to joining HBC, Rooney served as CIO of Toys “R” Us, where he was instrumental in building a global state-of-the-art omni-channel offering. He has been developing e-commerce strategies and building digital businesses for more than a decade.
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Ikea going bigger in Seattle
Ikea is expanding yet another of its older U.S. stores.
The home furnishings giant has begun demolishing a covered parking structure where it will construct a new, larger store in Renton, Washington, across the 29-acre parcel from its current Seattle-area store.
Razing the building will make room for construction of the new Renton store, slated to open in spring 2017.
Actual store construction likely will commence later this year after completion of the demolition and site preparation.
