Mall operator Simon Property Group and its associated landlords have filed objections against the Mahwah-based mall retailer's Chapter 11 plan of reorganization after Ascena's purchaser, private equity Sycamore Partners, laid out its intentions to close more stores than originally agreed upon.

Anne Russell, the company's former vice president of merchandising, has been appointed as executive vice president of branding and merchandising; and Donna Bouchard, the company's former vice president of advertising and community relations, has been appointed as senior vice president of specialty business.

Jonathan Bottomley will focus on values and revenue for the Summit-based Luxury linens company.

Associated facilities include the cultivation and manufacturing building currently under construction in Pleasantville and the current dispensary located in Atlantic City, as well as two prospective satellite dispensaries expected to be leased or purchased and improved.

Approximately 11 million shares of Bed Bath & Beyond common stock were repurchased at an average price of approximately $20.77 under the agreement.

The Houston store in the Galleria Mall closed on Jan. 15. The Paramus store in the Garden State Plaza closed on Jan. 26.

Robert Helm, senior vice president of finance and inventory management has been appointed chief financial officer; CFO Michael Scarpa will retire effective March 31.

Community solar programs in New Jersey allow both renters and homeowners to take part in supporting renewable energy without purchasing or installing solar panels on their property. Instead, subscribers can claim a portion of a large solar development near them. The customer receives community solar credits for the clean energy that is produced by their portion of the solar project and these credits reduce the customer’s monthly electricity bill. Then, the customer pays the community solar project for these credits but at a 10% discount, guaranteeing savings every month.

The office market was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic as executive orders forced companies to shut physical facilities. Landlords also incurred extra costs in preparing to reopen, installing new systems or implementing new protocols to ensure the health and safety of employees and occupiers.

On Jan. 26, President Joe Biden signed the “Buy American” order, aiming to close loopholes in the federal government’s requirement to buy anything it needs from American companies. The move, Biden argued, is meant to bolster the nation’s manufacturing industry at a time when the economy as a whole could use a boost.

The acquisition includes the RoseArt and Rose Moon brands and the rights to produce and sell all associated products including premium USA Gold and USA Titanium pencils, and Scribble Stuff that will anchor the new writing instrument division, Fun Dough and Fuzzy Posters.