Secaucus, NJ — Syms Corp and its wholly owned subsidiary Filene's Basement, LLC have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plan to liquidate all 46 stores.

Racine, WI — Ascential Service Corporation has promoted David Pfeiffer to vice president of operations; previously, he was director of service operations.

Farmington Hills, MI — Pet Supplies “Plus” (PSP) has hired Donna Capichano Simmons as senior vice president of real estate.

New York City — Macy's, Inc. has unveiled an unprecedented, 4-year renovation that will revamp Macy's flagship store at Herald Square in New York City. Work will begin in spring 2012.

Pittsburgh — Dick's Sporting Goods will open three new stores in Tulsa and Broken Arrow, Okla., this week — marking its first stores in the state of Oklahoma.

New York City — Brixmor Property Group has appointed Thomas W. Litzler as senior vice president, central region. 

Covington, LA — Stirling Properties has been awarded a contract to provide comprehensive facilities management for all First Bank and Trust locations in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Miami — City Furniture, South Florida’s top-selling furniture retailer, has launched a $17.5 million expansion program to construct or renovate five stores from Miami to West Palm Beach.

Boca Raton, FL — Office Depot’s global headquarters in Boca Raton, Fla., has earned the EPA's ENERGY STAR® certification. 

Medford, OR — Harry & David Holdings, Inc. has named Craig Johnson its new chief executive officer, effective October 25, 2011.