For the Week of May 13th

Business Briefs:

The Staubach Co. (Dallas real estate services firm) has partnered with Davaco Inc. (formerly Fixture Perfect) and The Buxton Co. (a market research company for retail) to expand their full-service retail capabilities. Staubach has acquired minority ownership in Davaco and Buxton, while they have acquired the same of Staubach; each will retain its name, but combine services.

King-Casey Inc. (South Norwalk, Conn., retail consultancy and design firm) has partnered with the Neighborhood Marketing Institute to provide integrated services combining consumer-based retail strategy, design consulting and marketing.

Relocations:

Stingray Lighting Inc. (lighting designer and manufacturer) to 976 S. Andreasen Dr., Escondido, CA 92029. Phone: 888-577-8464, 760-871-3000; fax: 760-871-3013; Internet: www.stingraylighting.com.

Management Changes:

Silvester Tafuro Design Inc. (South Norwalk, Conn., design firm) has hired Howard York as vp, branding and graphic design. York is responsible for managing the marketing and directing the creative vision of graphic design at the company. His previous employers include IM Pei and HOK.