Daily Archives: December 10, 2010

Off-price apparel retailer TJX Cos. plans to convert 91 A.J. Wright stores into T.J. Maxx, Marshalls or HomeGoods stores and close its remaining 71 stores. The chain’s two stores in Charlotte — at 3201 Eastway Drive and 6029 South Blvd. … Continue reading →

Gov. Beverly Perdue on Thursday called for a hiring freeze and sweeping changes in state government to close a budget gap estimated at $3.7 billion. Her proposal calls for consolidating 14 high-level government agencies into eight. Perdue didn’t provide estimates … Continue reading →

Ingersoll-Rand plans to hire 1,400 heating, ventilation and air-conditioning workers around the world to service commercial buildings. The company, which has large local operations, says the move will address rising global demand for energy efficiency and comfort. It doesn’t have … Continue reading →