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Corporate Governance

  • Walmart goes omnichannel against hunger

    Walmart is partnering with five suppliers to launch an omnichannel fundraising initiative that is sure to appeal to many of its shoppers.

    The retailer is launching its“Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign to raise money to fight hunger. Walmart, working with five suppliers representing some of the nation’s leading food companies, will offer three ways for shoppers to take action against hunger and help families in need.

  • Kohl's, Sears, Home Depot earn Energy Star honors

    Sears, Kohl's and The Home Depot are among the retailers that have earned 2016 Energy Star awards from the EPA for leadership in sustainability efforts.

    Each year, the Environmental Protection Agency honors a select group of organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. Whether a first time Partner of the Year winner, or a Sustained Excellence winner, these small and large organizations from across the country are leading the energy efficiency movement.

  • Sears Holdings hires turnaround specialist as chief administrative officer

    Sears Holdings announced Monday that James Andrew has joined the company in the new role of chief administrative officer. In this position he will be responsible for the company's corporate support functions, including financial planning and analysis, business finance, procurement, legal and human resources.

  • Baker Katz breaks ground on redevelopment totaling 33,000 sq. ft.

    Atascocita, Texas -- Baker Katz, an X Team International partner and full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in retail tenant representation, investment sales, and project development and leasing, announced that it has broken ground on the redevelopment of two buildings totaling 33,000 sq. ft. on 4.5 acres of land located Atascocita, Texas.

  • Winick Realty Group completes off-market sale in Georgia

    Brunswick, Ga. -- Winick Realty Group’s Investment Sales Department announced the sale of the 75,595 sq. ft., grocery-anchored center Brunswick West Shopping Center in Brunswick, Georgia. The center sits on 9.11 acres, off exit 36B of Interstate 95.

    Brunswick Shopping Center is currently 82% occupied and anchored by Winn Dixie and Family Dollar.

  • A different kind of drone rolls into Walmart’s backyard

    A major experiment is set to begin soon on the campus of the University of Arkansas that could determine how retailers use robots, also known as autonomous terrestrial drones, to make deliveries.

    Beginning April 1, London-based Starship Technologies will be turning heads on the rolling hills of the University of Arkansas campus as an important experiment gets underway to gauge human interaction with autonomous land-based vehicles.

  • Ross Dress for Less expands in Virginia

    Ross Dress for Less opened a new store in Woodbridge, Virginia, on March 5.

    The 25,000=sq.-ft. store is located in Prince William Square, on the northwest corner of Smoketown Road and Gideon Drive, 20 miles southwest of Washington, D.C.

    The opening is part of Ross’ 2016 expansion program, totaling about 70 new locations during the year.

  • Ingles Markets names new CEO

    Persistence has paid off at Ingles Market for Jim Lanning who was elevated to the role of CEO after joining the $3.8 billion supermarket chain 41 years earlier.

    Asheville, NC.-based Ingles Markets named Lanning, 56, to the role of CEO, filling a position previously held by company Chairman Robert P. Ingle, II. Lanning will retain his position as president while Ingle, 47, will continue to serve as chairman and continue his day-to-day active operational role in the executive leadership of the company, according to a statement.

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