April showers didn't dampen the grand opening of the new Bealls Inc. outlet retail store, as customers were lined up outside since before 7 a.m. Friday. Once the front doors were unlocked, shoppers ...

Bealls has tapped retail veteran David N. Brown to serve as vice president of stores. He will lead store operations for the Bradenton, Fla.-based company nationally. Brown, who got his start in loss ...