Corporate Governance

Report: Whole Foods Market considering tattoo parlors in new chain
Shoppers at Whole Foods Market’s new 365 chain might be able to get a tattoo while they stock up on organic kale smoothies and non-GMO dog food.

In an interview on Bloomberg TV, Whole Foods CEO Walter Robb says the 365 format is going to try some tactics outside of the traditional supermarket playbook, including setting up tattoo parlors in the stores.
Hannaford accelerating store pick-up
The Hannaford grocery chain is expanding its online shopping service at a rapid pace and recently hit a significant milestone.

The Maine-based retailer recently opened its 25th location with Hannaford To Go. The service is the first of its kind in many regions. After piloting the program successfully in several stores, Hannaford opened 11 additional locations in the past year. The company plans to pursue an aggressive rollout schedule in 2016 as well, based on the success of the program and its popularity with customers.

Target names new HR chief

Bold, curious and accountable is the future Target’s new chief human resources officer said she looks forward to helping create.

Eleven year Target veteran Stephanie Lundquist was elevated to the role of executive VP and chief human resources officer, arguably one of the most important positions in a company with nearly 350,000 employees and 1,800 stores.
Food Lion recognizes store manager of the year

Food Lion's focus on employee excellence was on display this week when the grocery chain recognized some of its exemplary managers with awards.
Toys"R"Us names new global leader

Toys“R”Us has promoted its senior vice president of store operations to a global leadership role.
Whole Foods reveals more 365 locations

While Whole Foods continues to work on the performance of its flagship stores, the company disclosed new locations and expressed confidence in its 365 format even though the first unit is scheduled to open until May.
RT offices closed Monday for Presidents Day

The offices of Retailing Today will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15, for President's Day, and the RT Daily Edition will not publish. RT will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Former Starbucks exec joins Advantage in key leadership role

Leading sales and marketing solutions provider Advantage Solutions named former Starbucks executive Jeff Hansberry to the newly created position of president and chief commercial officer.
Michael Kaider has been named to CBRE’S Net Lease Property Group

Chicago -- CBRE announced that Michael Kaider, first VP, has been named to the firm’s Net Lease Property Group.

CBRE’s Net Lease Property Group is a select team of senior level capital markets professionals that specialize in the sale, purchase and recapitalization of single-tenant, net leased properties throughout the United States.
Tysons Galleria getting 10-restaurant food hall

A celebrity chef is opening a 41,000-sq.-ft. food hall at Tysons Corner Center (McLean, Virginia) that will house 10 separate restaurant concepts. The move comes as more and more retail centers are turning to food as a lure to draw shoppers.

Former “Top Chef” contestant Mike Isabella will open Isabella Eatery at General Growth Properties’ Tysons Galleria in 2017. Several of the planned restaurants will share a common area with approximately 300 seats where diners will be able to order from any of the five menus.
CSA offices closed Monday for Presidents Day

The offices of Chain Store Age will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15, for President's Day. and the DayBreaker will not publish. CSA will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Nordstrom teases New Yorkers with a glimpse of the future

Nordstrom revealed dramatic plans for a massive and elaborate flagship in Manhattan designed to wow residents of a city accustomed to the best retailers have to offer.

The approximately 363,000-sq.-ft. store will encompass four individual properties in the Columbus Circle neighborhood of Manhattan, along Broadway between West 57th and West 58th Streets. Slated to open in 2019, it will be the retailer’s second largest store to date (the largest, at 383,000 sq. ft., is in its Seattle hometown).