Estée Lauder Department Store Beauty Counters Get a Makeover
September 08, 2010
To revitalize New York-based Estée Lauder's U.S. department-store business, which accounts for nearly one-third of its revenue, company executives from Clinique, Estée Lauder and MAC are experimenting with new beauty counter designs.

American Apparel May Hire Restructuring Firm
September 08, 2010
Los Angeles-based American Apparel reportedly has been urged by its lender, Bank of America, to hire a restructuring firm, according to Reuters.

Target Opens New Clinic Locations
September 08, 2010
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. has opened eight new Target Clinic locations across Chicago and Palm Beach, Fla.

ALDI Opens 40 Stores in Florida, Plans for More Growth
September 07, 2010
Batavia, Ill.-based discount supermarket chain ALDI has opened 40 stores in the Haines City, Fla., region just two years after opening its first Florida location, according to TheLedger.com.

Burger King Acquired by 3G Capital
September 07, 2010
Miami-based Burger King Holdings Inc. announced that it has been acquired by global investment firm 3G Capital for about $4 billion.

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Unveils New Global Spa Concept
September 07, 2010
White Plains, N.Y.-based Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. has announced the launch of Shine for Sheraton, a new global spa concept.

Swoozie's Reopens Southeast Stores
September 03, 2010
Atlanta-based paper and gift retailer Swoozie's has reopened two stores in Atlanta and five others throughout the Southeast, despite filing bankruptcy earlier this year, according to The Atlanta-Journal Constitution.

CITGO Reveals New Store Design
September 03, 2010
Houston-based CITGO Petroleum Corp. recently revealed its new retail street image design for its branded locations nationwide. The fresh, new look features a mostly red triform design on the retail canopy, pump and Quick Lube building.

Fry's Opens Arizona Flagship Store
September 03, 2010
Fry's Food Stores, a division of Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co., has announced the opening of its Signature Marketplace superstore in Phoenix, according to The Arizona Republic.

Fred Meyer Receives Silver LEED-certification
September 02, 2010
Fred Meyer, a large-format grocery and general merchandise retailer operated by Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co., has earned Silver-LEED certification for the remodel of a Portland, Ore., store.

Elaine Williamson Designs Launches LEEP Division
September 08, 2010
Dallas-based Elaine Williamson Designs announced the launch of its LEED AP accredited residential and commercial interior design division.

FITCH Expands its Creative Team
September 01, 2010
Columbus, Ohio-based FITCH announced the appointment of two new employees, in addition to an internal promotion.

DuPont Opens Shanghai Design Studio
September 01, 2010
Wilmington, Dela.-based DuPont announced the opening of its newest DuPont™ Corian® Design Studio in Shanghai, China, located in Huashan Square.

RAMA Releases “Moms of Tweens” Report
September 01, 2010
Washington, D.C.-based Retail Advertising and Marketing Association (RAMA) released its latest report examining habits of moms of pre-teens or “tweens” compared to the average adult in the United States.

FFR-DSI Enters Agreement with Daymon Worldwide
August 30, 2010
Twinsburg, Ohio-based FFR-DSI Inc. announced an agreement with Rochester, N.Y.-based Daymon Worldwide, a private brand and consumer experience marketing firm.

USAI Expands Sales Team
August 30, 2010
New Windsor, N.Y.-based USA Illumination (USAI) announced the expansion of its sales team.

TRO Jung|Brannen Appoints Director of Commercial Interiors
August 30, 2010
Boston-based TRO Jung|Brannen announced the appointment of Howard L. Thompson, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP as director of commercial interiors.

Reflect Systems Partners with DMX
August 25, 2010
Dallas-based Reflect Systems announced its partnership with Austin, Texas-based DMX.

Macy’s Releases 2Q Earnings
August 25, 2010
Cincinnati-based Macy’s Inc. released its second quarter earnings, ending July 31, 2010.

Hollis + Miller Architects Appoints New Designer
August 23, 2010
Overland Park, Kan.-based Hollis + Miller Architects announced the appointment of Robert Siteck as senior environmental graphic designer.