Apparel

Sally Beauty shuffles board membership
Denton, Texas -- Martha J. Miller is retiring from the board of directors of Sally Beauty Holdings Inc., effective Nov. 3, 2014. Miller has served on the board since SBH became an independent public company in 2006.
Kurt Salmon hires PwC vet in retail group
New York –- Kurt Salmon has named Brian Ehrig as a partner in its Retail and Consumer Products Group. Ehrig has spent the last 16 years creating new operational strategies and product offerings for retail and consumer goods companies, as well as leading transformation projects, including those for new market entrances and involving new retail concepts. Ehrig's most recent role was director at PwC.

Twice the sparkle at Victoria’s Secret

The most expensive undergarment, a bejeweled brassiere, is back at Victoria Secret this year and, for the first time ever, there are two of them.
Innovation pro named partner at Kurt Salmon

Kurt Salmon, a global management consulting firm, has appointed Brian Ehrig partner in its Retail and Consumer Products Group.

Ehrig has spent the last 16 years creating new operational strategies and product offerings for retail and CPG companies, as well as leading transformation projects, including those for new market entrances and involving new retail concepts.
Englewood Construction announces eight new retail and restaurant projects

Chicago -- Englewood Construction’s restaurant and retail groups have recently broken ground on four projects, completed three projects and started work on one expansion project across the country. In the Chicago area, Englewood’s restaurant group recently broke ground on an 11,265-square-foot, ground-up Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant in Oaklawn, Ill., and an expansion for the popular Purple Pig restaurant on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago.
UCR Investment Sales closes on sale of Arlington Park Square

Arlington, Texas -- UCR Investment Sales, a division of UCR, announced the sale of Arlington Park Square, a 94,125-sq.-ft. value-add specialty retail center located in Arlington, Texas.
The Shade Store to open at Parker Harding Plaza

Westport, Conn. -- Charter Realty & Development said that it has leased space in Parker Harding Plaza in Westport, Conn., to The Shade Store. The Shade Store took 1,600 sq. ft., joining area tenants Patagonia, Nike, J Crew, GAP, Vineyard Vines, Pottery Barn, Coach, Talbots, Williams-Sonoma, Brooks Brothers, Sunglass Hut, Starbucks and many more.
Work begins on Archer Hotel in Napa Center

Napa, Calif. -- The transformation of Napa Center, Trademark Property Co. and Zapolski Real Estate’s 275,000-sq.-ft., mixed-use redevelopment in downtown Napa, Calif., is continuing, as a new luxury hotel is in the works.
Analysis: Lackluster Sales Set Stage for Humbug Holiday

By Craig Johnson, Customer Growth Partners With a third straight year of dismal retail spending, American consumers will generate only a lackluster 3.4% year-over-year increase in holiday sales, well below the 5% pace in 2010 and 2011, according to Customer Growth Partners’ 14th Annual Holiday Forecast.
Destination XL Group announces expanded credit facility

Canton, Mass. -- Big & tall men's apparel retailer Destination XL Group announced that it has increased its existing asset-based revolving line of credit with Bank of America, N.A. by $25 million to $125 million. In addition, the company entered into a new agreement with Wells Fargo Capital Finance for a $15 million five-year senior secured second lien term loan.
American brand legend honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

A man behind some of America’s favorite brands will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from Chief Executive magazine. Leslie H. Wexner, chairman and CEO of L Brands will be honored at the CEO2CEO Summit conference, Dec. 4, 2014, at the New York Stock Exchange.
Adorama gets aboard the Google Express

Consumer electronics retailer Adorama is the latest company to join with Google Express to offer same day delivery in Manhattan.

Customers can now have their purchases of computers, tablets, smartphones, cameras, even TVs and home theaters, delivered right to their door on the same day they order. Google Express is currently offering a three-month free trial on eligible orders over $15 for new members or use the service for $4.99 per order on eligible orders over $15.