Dick's Sporting Goods

INDIANAPOLIS -- Finish Line announced that Donald Gualdoni has been appointed VP business development and corporate strategy, effective April 14.

Lisbon, Conn. -- WS Development announced that Dick's Sporting Goods has signed on at Lisbon Landing, located in Lisbon, Conn. Dick's will occupy an approximately 40,000-sq.-ft. space, which will be located next to O'neil Cinemas' Lisbon Landing Cinema 12.

At 560,000 sq. ft., Lisbon Landing is anchored by The Home Depot, Kohl's and Walmart Supercenter.

PITTSBURGH -- National Runner's Month is back this May at Dick's Sporting Goods. As part of its celebration of runners, the company announced that it will be a major sponsor at ten premiere running events in metro cities across the country. In addition, the month-long running celebration will be surrounded by a comprehensive marketing program that includes the announcement of three widely respected running ambassadors, a major charity initiative, social and digital media elements along with running specials and promotions throughout May.

PITTSBURGH -- Dick’s Sporting Goods on Tuesday showed why it is the nation’s leading sporting goods retailer by producing record profits and a 9.4% same-store sales increase that extended to six its string of consecutive quarterly comp gains.

ATLANTA -- The Home Depot announced that Bill Lennie has been named president, The Home Depot Canada, effective immediately. Lennie will replace Aaron Carmack, who is taking an extended leave of absence to attend to a personal illness.

"We are fortunate to have an executive with Bill's experience and leadership abilities who can quickly step into this critical role," said Frank Blake, chairman and CEO.  "We wish Aaron the best and look forward to his return."

Port Washington, N.Y. -- Cedar Shopping Centers said Tuesday it has closed on the acquisition of Colonial Commons in Lower Paxton Township, Pa. The property was purchased for approximately $49.1 million from affiliates of Centro Properties Group.

The 487,000-sq.-ft. shopping center covers approximately 37 acres, is 93% leased and is anchored by Giant Food Stores. Other tenants include Dick's Sporting Goods, L.A. Fitness, Ross Dress For Less, Marshalls, JoAnn Fabrics and David's Furniture.

ROSEVILLE, Calif. -- Revionics a provider in retail life cycle price optimization solutions, announced that Dick’s Sporting Goods has selected Revionics as their price management provider. Revionics will provide Dick’s with its Everyday Price Management and Markdown solution, which includes Revionics’ category planning tools, weekly price maintenance capabilities, and science-based clearance price solution across all channels

Kansas City, Kan. -- Beachwood, Ohio-based Developers Diversified Realty Corp. said that Anthropologie will open an 11,202-sq.-ft. store at Town Center Plaza, a 626,000-sq.-ft. lifestyle center located in Leawood, Kan.

The new store is slated to open this summer.

In 2010 at Town Center Plaza, Victoria's Secret relocated and expanded to a new 7,200-sq.-ft. prototype store, Bath & Body Works expanded into a 3,267-sq.-ft. space, and The Limited executed an agreement to open a 4,595-sq.-ft. store in the spring.