Target confirms location of 12 Quebec debut stores
Target Corp. announced Thursday the location of its first 12 stores in Quebec. As previously announced, Target purchased the leasehold interests of 189 sites currently operated by Zellers Inc., and plans to open 125 to 135 stores in Canada, the majority of which will open in 2013.
Starbucks opens store built from shipping containers
Starbucks has opened a drive-thru location built out of recycled shipping containers. The store opened in December in Tukwila, Wash., and features four shipping containers.
Kohl’s opens eight stores; 50 remodels on tap for 2012
Kohl’s Department Stores announced the opening of eight stores, bringing approximately 1,000 new jobs nationwide. The company now operates 1,134 stores in 49 states.
Foot Locker unveils updated strategic plan, to open stores in 2013
In a conference call to investors on Tuesday, Foot Locker announced an updated strategic plan and financial initiatives intended to elevate the retailer’s performance for the 2012 to 2016 period.
Family Dollar on track for 450 to 500 stores this year
Family Dollar plans to continue aggressive growth in the current fiscal year, with 450 to 500 new stores on tap, CEO Howard Levine said at the company’s annual shareholder meeting Thursday, The Charlotte Observer reported.
