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Australian clothing store Gasp Jeans has become a total joke thanks to its completely idiotic way of handling a recent customer service complaint. Companies wishing to alienate the public, take note!

Columbus, Ohio -- DSW said Thursday that it opened two new stores on Sept. 28. A new store opened at Vintage Oaks Shopping Center in Novato, Calif., and a new store opened the same day in Boise, Idaho, at Franklin Towne Plaza.

MyHabit.com, a new designer flash-sale site from the folks at Amazon.com, kicked off Real by MyHabit, a series of plus-size fashion flash sales. 

SEATTLE — Walmart announced that ihas been selected as one of the Washington Green 50 list by Seattle Business Magazine as part of its annual Green Washington Awards competition. Walmart was a finalist in the retail category. The Green Washington Awards program identifies and honors companies that are demonstrating an extraordinary commitment to making their business sustainable, according to a press release. Walmart was honored for its improved fleet efficiency by 65%; recycling more than 31,000 tons of materials last year in Washington; and commitment to sell more green products to customers — 52% of products have had a

The executive said the retailer is committed to stores and buildings being supplied with 100 percent renewable energy in the near future.

Cabela's has adopted the SWAGG smartphone application, providing consumers with mobile access the ability to buy and send digital gift cards; receive targeted offers; manage their gift reward and loyalty programs; and speed in-store checkout processes.

Office-supply chain Staples has teamed with Martha Stewart — whose home decorating empire includes a talk show, magazine and books — to create a new line of designer office supplies for the home office, the retailer said today.  Avery Dennison Corp. Latest from The Business Journals Stocks stumble on new stimulus talksStocks rally on Europe financial newsConsumer spending cuts drive down stocks Follow this company 

Oak Brook, Ill. -- Ace Hardware Corp. has selected Suffolk, Va., for the company’s new 336,000-sq.-ft. Import Re-Distribution Center (RDC). Construction is scheduled for completion May 1, 2012. The facility will allow the company to reduce import and logistics costs and provide an even higher level of service to East Coast retailers, making it possible for Ace stores to more effectively respond to consumer needs dictated by hurricanes and other weather emergencies in the region. The new Import RDC will receive international goods arriving at the Port of Virginia. Ace executives considered the Panamax – which expands the Panama

Kohl's is celebrating the grand opening of 30 new stores, bringing approximately 4,000 new jobs across 20 states. “We are pleased to be in a position to create thousands of jobs, as Kohl’s continues to focus on growing market share in a challenging economy,” said Kevin Mansell, Kohl's chairman, president and chief executive officer.

RSR Research revealed the results of a new report titled The Local Approach: The State of Localized Advertising in Retail. While retailers struggle to create relevant local experiences in digital channels, they are also challenged to maintain their stores’ relevancy.