West Warwick, R.I. — Lighting Science®, an innovative LED lighting technology company, has appointed Khim Lee as president. With over 15 years of experience in LED lighting, management consulting and private equity operations, Lee is ideally equipped to drive the next phase of growth at Lighting Science.
San Diego — Environmental Lights, a leader in LED lighting solutions, has promoted Keith Zeber to vice president of sales.
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Albany, N.Y. — Bruce Kenison has been named national sales director at G&G LED, a leading manufacturer of wet location lighting. He is responsible for continuing the company’s growth in the car wash, food processing and manufacturing industries, while expanding relationships and creating new business opportunities within the transportation, agricultural, warehousing and facilities management marketplaces.
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Los Angeles — EcoSense, a fast-growing LED technology company, has acquired the assets of Journée Lighting. Journée Lighting is a privately owned, California-based lighting company that specializes in the design and development of specification grade lighting and focuses its efforts in the office, retail and hospitality segments.
Grand Rapids, Mich. — As part of a $50 million extensive remodeling project for four supercenters in the Dayton, Ohio, market, Meijer’s Beavercreek, Ohio, store is the company's first to feature all-LED lighting, saving more than a half million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
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Dubuque, Iowa — Since 1936, Graham's Style Store has been about creating a uniquely sophisticated customer experience. The current stewards of the Graham's brand were looking for an updated ambience that would project the traditional quality, service and workmanship for which Graham's is known, while adding a big dash of fun and sparkle for new generations of customers.
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Lexington, Ky. — With the countdown to its 100th anniversary underway, A&W Restaurants, America’s first restaurant chain, is continuing to reappear along the roadsides that made it famous. After opening…
Saginaw, Mich. — Plastatech Engineering, Ltd., a company related to Dura-Last Roofing, has launched its newly updated website, accessible at www.plastatech.com. The complete overhaul features a variety of design and…
Warrendale, Pa. — r21 Holdings, Inc. (rue21) has appointed Laurie Van Brunt president and chief executive officer, effective June 25, 2018. Also, Michele Pascoe has been named senior vice president…
Las Colinas, Texas — Pei Wei fans in and around Las Colinas, Texas, will be the first to experience the leading fresh Pan-Asian brand’s new prototype restaurant. The Las Colinas…
Hampton, N.H. — On June 12, 2018, Planet Fitness, Inc. appointed Ray Miolla as chief development officer. He will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives to fuel Planet Fitness' overall…
Paducah, Ky. — More than 3 years in the making, Dippin' Dots and Doc Popcorn will debut in China for the first time. America's leading flash frozen beaded ice cream…
Norcross, Ga. — As Halco Lighting continues to focus on sales growth in its C&I channel, exploring and executing breakthrough sales strategies, the company has hired Dennis Picklesimer as its…
New York City — Harrys of London has opened its first American flagship store in New York City, located at the corner of Park Avenue and 57th Street. This opening…
Parsippany, N.J. — Ferrero, a global confectionery company and the maker of Nutella® The Original Hazelnut Spread®, will open a Nutella Cafe at 13th Street and University Place, near Union…
Stellarton, Nova Scotia — Empire Company Limited, together with its wholly-owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc., has made key leadership appointments as the company focuses on the next phases of its 3-year…
Houston — On June 6, 2018, Pizza Inn opened its new convenient grab-and-go unit, PIE, inside a 24-hour travel center near the Hobby Airport in Houston. The non-traditional location gives…
Saginaw, Mich. — Duro-Last, Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of custom-fabricated single-ply roofing systems, celebrated its 40th anniversary with an Open House on May 16, 2018 at its Saginaw, Mich…
Toronto — UNIQLO, the global casual apparel retailer, plans to open four new Canadian stores in fall 2018, including three new stores in the greater Toronto area at Vaughan Mills…
Boston — B.GOOD, which offers great tasting, locally sourced burgers, bowls, salads and smoothies, has appointed Chris Fuqua as the company’s new chief executive officer. He assumes day-to-day leadership of…
Union, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has made a number of key senior management changes in connection with its ongoing business transformation, promoting three people to president/COO, chief…
Denver — Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to relocate its headquarters, currently in Denver, to Newport Beach, Calif. Functions within the current Denver office will either be consolidated in Chipotle's existing…
Mooresville, N.C. — Lowe's Companies, Inc. has named Marvin R. Ellison as president and CEO, effective July 2, 2018. He will also join Lowe's board of directors at that time…
Milwaukee — Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation has named Aninda DasGupta senior vice president-international. He will also serve as chairman and president of A. O. Smith Holdings…
Alexandria, Va. — Fransmart, the leading global franchise developer behind the explosive growth of The Halal Guys and Five Guys Burgers & Fries, has brought on industry veteran Michael D’Arezzo…
Stockholm — ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, is once again included in Forbes' World's Most Innovative Companies list. The 2018 rankings see the company among the…
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Chicago — Englewood Construction, one of the country’s leading commercial construction firms, has hired Benjamin Bowman as the company’s corporate controller. He joins the company from the construction division of…
Cincinnati — Macy’s, Inc. has appointed Paula A. Price as chief financial officer, effective July 9, 2018. She will succeed Karen Hoguet, who plans to retire at the end of…
Louisville, Ky. — Long John Silver’s, the nation’s largest quick-service seafood company, has acquired 76 LJS restaurants owned by ServUS, located primarily in Indiana. ServUS is owned by veteran franchisee…
Atlanta — FOCUS Brands® has promoted Paul Macaluso to president of McAlister's Deli®, a leading fast-casual restaurant chain. Most recently, he was senior vice president of brand marketing strategy.
Dallas — DAVACO, the North American leader of multi-site programs for global brands, has promoted its chief operating officer, Keith Winters, to chief executive officer. Winters will assume the additional…
Indianapolis — Simon, a global leader in premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, will open seven UNTUCKit stores throughout its portfolio at key locations in the U.S. in 2018…
Canton, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has named Drayton Martin as the company's new vice president, brand stewardship.
Secaucus, N.J. — Brenda Galgano, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Vitamin Shoppe, Inc., will resign from her position on June 5, 2018 to take a position at…
Nashville, Tenn. — On May 22, 2018, Pollo Campero, a fast-casual chicken restaurant brand, will open its very first location in the state of Tennessee. Located in Nashville, the new…
Southlake, Texas — Boardroom Salon for Men, the leader of the men's grooming industry, has opened its 30th salon in Dallas at The Hill. The Texas-based company plans to grow…
Houston — Shipley Do-Nuts recently celebrated the much-anticipated opening of its first location in the New Orleans area in historic Old Metairie, La. The company will continue to expand in…
Katy, Texas — Academy, Ltd. (d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors), a sports, outdoor and recreation lifestyle retailer, has appointed Ken C. Hicks as chairman and CEO. Departing CEO J.K. Symancyk…
Lexington, Ky. — Fazoli's, an elevated quick-service Italian chain, has reopened its franchised location in Poplar Bluff, Mo., after an accidental fire burned the original building to the ground in…
Houston — Mattress Firm, the nation's largest specialty mattress retailer, has hired Lorie Silva as its chief merchandising officer (CMO). A 27-year industry veteran, she joins the company from Jordan’s…
Lynchburg, Va. — East Coast Wings + Grill, a North Carolina-based, family-dining franchise, opened its first Virginia location in Lynchburg on May 7, 2018.
Saginaw, Mich. — Duro-Last, Inc.’s annual national sales seminar, held in San Antonio earlier this year, welcomed more than 1,300 guests representing over 200 companies. The event, which also served…
San Antonio — H-E-B, one of the nation's leading independent food retailers and the largest private employer in Texas, has appointed Jag Bath to the newly created position of chief…
Manasquan, N.J. — Jersey Mike's Subs has added two new members to its real estate team: Paul Williams as director of real estate for South Central markets and Cortney Rickle…
Minneapolis — On May 14, 2018, Target Corporation named William J. Foudy, Jr. as president, Target Sourcing Services. He joins the company from Walmart, where he was vice president of…
Gluckstadt, Miss. — The newest Wendy's in Mississippi opened at 1251 Gluckstadt Rd. on May 14, 2018 with a fresh new look, its new "Smart 55" building design.
Walbridge, Ohio — Rudolph Libbe Inc., of the Rudolph Libbe Group, will serve as design/build contractor for First Solar Inc.'s new $400 million solar module manufacturing facility in Lake Township…
Springfield, Mo. — O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry, has completed its previously announced leadership succession plan. Greg Henslee, who has served as the company’s…
Savannah, Ga. — Paula Deen and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians plan to open Paula Deen's Family Kitchen at OWA, an entertainment destination in Foley, Ala. OWA, located minutes…
Newport, Ky. — Divisions Maintenance Group has hired Traci Smith as its new director of strategic sourcing.
Minneapolis — SUPERVALU has completed the previously announced sales of 21 of its 38 Farm Fresh stores to three different retailers: Harris Teeter, Kroger Mid-Atlantic Division and Food Lion.
Houston — Bombshells Restaurant & Bar has opened its largest location, in the fast-growing Houston suburb of Pearland, as part of plans to more than double the size of the…
Topeka, Kan. — Payless ShoeSource, the largest specialty family footwear retailer in the Western Hemisphere, plans to open an additional office in Dallas.
San Francisco — The San Francisco Bay Area will now have access to 41 enhanced industry-leading electric vehicle (EV) charging stations owned, operated and provided by Blink Charging Co. at…
Philadelphia — On April 19, 2018, convenience store giant Sheetz, Inc. opened its new operations support center in Claysburg, Pa. Designed by CDI Studio One, the architecture division of L.R…
Atlanta — Tropical Smoothie Cafe, one of the fastest growing franchise concepts in the country, has signed a franchise development agreement to expand its presence in Indiana. Existing franchisees David…
Cincinnati — The Kroger Co. has completed the sale of its convenience store business unit (totaling 762 c-stores) to EG Group for $2.15 billion. Kroger's supermarket fuel centers and its…
Milford, Conn. — Suzanne Greco, chief executive officer of Subway®, plans to retire at the end of June. Subway® has appointed Trevor Haynes, chief business development officer, as interim CEO…
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Columbus, Ohio — David Campisi plans to retire as the president, CEO and member of the board of directors of Big Lots, Inc. Campisi, who had been on a leave…
Scottsdale, Ariz. — P.F. Chang’s, the full-service Asian restaurant industry leader, has opened its first restaurant in China at the No1 Mall on the iconic Nanjing Road in Shanghai. P.F…
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Holliston, Mass. — Pure Hockey, the largest hockey retailer in the U.S., has acquired both of Bauer Hockey's “Own The Moment” retail stores. The new stores will operate as “Bauer…
Durham, N.C. — Rise Biscuits Donuts, a fast growing biscuits and donuts chain, has signed a five-unit franchise deal for the greater Kansas City area. The upcoming Kansas City locations…
Columbus, Ohio — FacilitySource, a national, tech-enabled facilities management company, has added Christine Kowalczyk as chief operating officer. Kowalczyk brings more than 20 years of global service operations and client…
New York City — On April 12, 2018, Nordstrom, Inc. opened its very first flagship, full-line New York City location and first-ever standalone men's store at 235 West 57th St…
Canton, Mass. — Dunkin’ Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisees Lagunita Franchise Operations, LLC (LFO). Over the next several years, the franchisee group is planning…
Brunswick, Me. — Eighty-four Sprouts Farmers Market grocery stores in Texas, Colorado, Utah and Arizona have been awarded Manomet’s Grocery Stewardship Certification (GSC). The GSC recognizes Sprouts’ commitment to operational…
DeWitt, Mich. — DENTCO, the first Exterior Services Management® Company in the U.S., has announced that Trent Limban will be transitioning into the role of new business developer.
Greenville, S.C. — National Asset Services (NAS), one of the country's leading commercial real estate management companies, has been named the asset management company for Verdae Village Shopping Center in…
Wallingford, Conn.— John Merkin has been named COO of Edible® International (Edible®). In this role, he will oversee all franchise operations for the world's largest franchisor of shops offering creatively…
Santa Fe — On April 19, 2018, Outback Steakhouse® debuted its next-generation restaurant in Santa Fe, N.M.
Bentonville, Ark. — On April 18, 2018, Walmart announced that suppliers have reported reducing more than 20 million metric tons (MMT) of greenhouse gas emissions in the global value chain…
Atlanta — Tropical Smoothie Cafe has reopened its Rockport, Texas, cafe, which was destroyed by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The fast growing, fast-casual restaurant concept also recently signed its 100th…
Warren, Mich. — Art Van Furniture, the Midwest's Number 1 furniture and mattress retailer, has hired Ronald ("Ron") Boire, a retail industry veteran with extensive leadership experience, as its new…
Houston — Chicken Express, with more than 250 locations in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, has selected Revention as a preferred point-of-sale (POS) provider. Chicken Express was established in 1988…
New York City — Nine West Holdings Inc., a New York-based women’s shoe and apparel wholesaler, has filed for bankruptcy after accumulating $1.6 billion in debt. As a result, the…
Syracuse, N.Y. — CoreLife Eatery, a fast-growing active lifestyle restaurant based in upstate New York, has its eye on the western United States for expansion. The brand is looking to…
Melville, N.Y. — Former Sears Holdings and Ashley Furniture real estate and M&A executive Jim Terrell has joined A&G Realty Partners as a senior managing director.
Nashville, Tenn. — W. Michael Madden has resigned from his roles as president, chief executive officer and director of Kirkland's, Inc., effective immediately, and will serve as an employee-advisor to…
Atlanta — McAlister's Deli®, a leading fast-casual restaurant chain, has promoted veteran leader Joe Guith to brand president.
New York City — On April 7, 2018, Brooks Brothers, America's oldest retailer, marked its 200-year anniversary. Since opening its doors on April 7, 1818, in New York City, Brooks…
Denver — Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to divert half of all of its restaurant waste from landfills by 2020. Since 2015, Chipotle has made significant strides towards reducing the amount…
Cincinnati — The Kroger Co. will open its second Kitchen 1883 restaurant this fall near Cincinnati, following the successful launch of its first full-service dining experience in November 2017 in…
Columbus, Ohio — DSW Inc., a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer, has hired Drew Domecq to serve as senior vice president and chief information officer, effective April 2, 2018…
Lancaster, Pa. — Armstrong Flooring has named Linron, the nation’s leading national account distributor for retail chain stores, as the 2017 Flooring Recycler of the Year. In 2017, Linron successfully…
Woodinville, Wash. — EKTOS®, a premier energy management provider catering exclusively to restaurants, has been honored by Red Lobster®, the world’s largest seafood restaurant company, as Vendor Partner of the…
Washington, D.C. — L'Occitane en Provence, the prestige beauty brand, continues to evolve its experiential retail strategy with the launch of the L'Occi Truck — the first-ever traveling shop experience…
Houston — Sbarro, a global New York Style pizza concept, has selected Revention as its preferred point-of-sale provider for its off-mall concept, which offers a fast-casual, dine-in experience along with…
St. Louis — Jessica Carroll has joined Knoebel Construction as chief financial officer. She is responsible for the administrative, financial and risk management operations of Knoebel Construction. She also maintains…
Los Angeles — The Pie Hole, a Los Angeles-based, rapidly growing pie and coffee shop, has brought on restaurant industry veteran Edie Ames as chief executive officer. She joins The…
Hoffman Estates, Ill. — Sears Holdings Corporation has been named a 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award winner for continued leadership in protecting the environment…
Cheyenne, Wyo. — Goalz Restaurant Group — recently formed franchise operator for three brands: Captain D’s, Church’s Chicken and Dog Haus — has appointed Steve Piascik as partner and chief…
St. Louis — Construction is complete for the new $5 million Fresh Thyme store in St. Peters, Mo., with Knoebel Construction serving as the general contractor. The developer was InSite…
Ottawa — For the first time, ENERGY STAR certification is now available in Canada for commercial and institutional buildings. Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, has challenged…
Chatsworth, Calif. — Luminance and Hallmark Lighting, which design and distribute high-end lighting solutions to residential and commercial industries, have appointed Christopher Larocca as chief executive officer to oversee the…
Glendale, Calif. — Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar® has hired Steve Levigne to join its growing executive team as vice president of insights and analytics. He joins the company after…
Dallas — National Roofing Partners (NRP), a leading network of commercial roofing contractors in North America, has added David Adams as vice president of revenue and Jay Wilbanks as director…
Mooresville, N.C. — After 25 years with Lowe's Companies, Inc., Robert A. Niblock plans to retire as chairman, president and CEO of the company. The board of directors has initiated…
Los Angeles — Love Serve Remember (LSR), the restaurant group behind plant-based restaurants Café Gratitude, Gracias Madre and Gratitude, has hired Dan Evon as president. He joins the company from…
Cincinnati — The Kroger Co. has launched a new wastewater treatment system — an anaerobic digester —at K.B. Specialty Foods, a manufacturing plant owned and operated by the company in…
Chicago — SMS Assist has hired Frank Kelly as its new senior vice president of customer service. In his new role, Kelly will be responsible for implementing cutting-edge customer service…
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Oak Brook, Ill. — On March 20, 2018, McDonald's announced it will partner with franchisees and suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to McDonald's restaurants and offices by 36%…
North Plainfield, N.J. — Commercial real estate services firm Levin Management Corporation (LMC) has added eight new team members. The appointments span a variety of departments — including accounting, marketing…
Boca Raton, Fla. — Office Depot, Inc. has appointed Scott Kriss as senior vice president and chief accounting officer, effective April 3, 2018. He joins Office Depot from Wendy’s.
New York City — Broadsign International, LLC, has reached an agreement with Westfield Corporation, one of the world's largest shopping center owners and managers, to power Westfield's existing digital media…
Houston — Salata, the Houston-based, fast-casual salad restaurant, has embarked on a multi-state expansion that will more than double its store portfolio to 200 and bring its customizable, tossed-to-order salads…
Boca Raton, Fla. — Orangetheory® Fitness has hired Mike Mettler as senior vice president of domestic franchise development. He will be responsible for overseeing the company's domestic growth and expansion…
Canton, Mass. — Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has promoted three executives to vice president roles. The promotions include Brian Gilbert to vice…
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Ron Pendergrast has joined Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoating, a national asphalt/paving contractor headquartered in Sunrise, Fla., as paving superintendent.
Wayne, N.J. — Toys"R"Us, Inc. has filed a motion seeking Bankruptcy Court approval to begin the process of closing all 735 of the company's U.S. stores, including stores in Puerto…
Greensboro, N.C. — Kathie S. Niven has been named president of Greensboro, N.C.-based Biscuitville FRESH SOUTHERN®. She joined Biscuitville in 2011 and most recently served as the company’s chief brand…
DeWitt, Mich. — According to President Scott Milnes, DENTCO has hired a new business development manager, Shelley Keller, as sales continue to rise during another period of immense growth.
New York City — The bebe® brand has opened its first lifestyle retail store in New York City, nearly a year after announcing it would close all brick-and-mortar stores. Located…
Westlake, Ohio — Casual dining franchise Quaker Steak & Lube® plans to expand its non-traditional development of the brand. Quaker Steak & Lube currently operates two airport locations — Pittsburgh…
Atlanta — Faraz Iqbal has been promoted to chief operating officer of Naranga, an Atlanta-based franchise IT solutions and operations software company. Previously, he was vice president of technology solutions…
Dublin, Calif. — Ross Stores recently opened 23 Ross Dress for Less® and six dd's DISCOUNTS® stores across 14 different states in February and March. These new locations are part…
Indianapolis — Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened in south Indianapolis on March 13, 2018. The opening marks the 300th location for Freddy’s. Freddy Simon, the 93-year-old company namesake and…
Fairview Heights, Ill. — IMPACT Strategies, which specializes in retail, commercial, medical, senior housing and education construction, has hired Craig Spidle to fill its newly created role of director of…
Dallas — On March 7, 2018, Domino’s Pizza, the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, opened its 15,000th store in Lewisville, Texas.
Minneapolis — As part of several initiatives in its accelerated multiyear strategy, Target Corporation will nearly triple the size of its remodel program in 2018, updating more than 300 stores…
Latham, N.Y. — DWM has added service enhancements to better support maturing accounts. These updates include the creation of a new associate account manager position as well as the shift…
San Diego — Garden Fresh Restaurants LLC, which operates 97 Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes restaurants across nine states, has appointed industry veteran Donald Breen as chief financial officer. He joins…
Pearl River, N.Y. — Alexandria Perotti has been promoted to director of operations at Holt Construction Corp. She began her new position on March 5, 2018 and will be instrumental…
Estero, Fla. — Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., has hired Paul Stone as executive vice president and chief retail operations officer (CROO), North America. Stone, who will join Hertz on March…
Las Vegas — DC Building Group, a Las Vegas-based general contractor, has recently completed a new Taco Bell on E. Charleston Boulevard in Las Vegas, marking the first Taco Bell…
Wallingford, Conn. — According to Founder and CEO Tariq Farid, Edible International plans to open a second headquarters in Atlanta and has named Christian Nahas as president of Edible Brands.
Vaughan, Ontario — Franchise Management Inc. (FMI) has acquired Saskatchewan-based El-Rancho Food Services Limited. The sale includes all of El-Rancho's 21 KFC assets throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba and brings FMI's…
Davenport, Iowa — Fashion destination Dry Goods plans to open 12 additional national locations in 2018. The openings are part of the boutique retailer's nationwide growth plans to showcase the…
Pompano Beach, Fla. — JAE Restaurant Group, one of the largest multi-unit franchisees of Wendy’s, has acquired 34 Wendy’s restaurants throughout Knoxville, Tenn., making JAE Restaurant Group a major employer…
Pittsburgh — DICK'S Sporting Goods, the largest U.S.-based, full-line omnichannel sporting goods retailer, will be opening four new DICK'S Sporting Goods stores in March.
Manasquan, N.J. — Jersey Mike's Subs opened more than 170 new stores and achieved a 6% system-wide same-store sales increase for 2017. Fourth quarter 2017 marked its 16th consecutive quarter…
New York City and Calgary, Alberta — Saks Fifth Avenue has opened its newest store and third Canadian location, Saks Calgary. The 115,000-square-foot, two-level retail destination is located at the…
Denver — On March 5, 2018, Quiznos will open its newest restaurant in Menomonee Falls, Wis., which is the first test site for the company's new store design.
Atlanta — Premium sports footwear and apparel retailer The Finish Line, Inc. has successfully implemented the TXT Retail Merchandise Planning Solution from TXT Retail, an Aptos Company. With this rollout…
Warren, Mich. — Kim Yost, president and CEO of Art Van Furniture, plans to retire after 9 years with the company. In order to ensure a seamless leadership transition, Yost…
Oklahoma City — Orange Leaf has named Kendall Ware as its new president and chief operating officer. Ware, who has more than 10 years of franchise leadership experience, most recently…
Vancouver, B.C. — INDOCHINO, the global leader in made-to-measure apparel, is launching a “designed by you” showroom experience this spring in key U.S. markets: Charlotte, N.C.; Houston; Austin, Texas; and…
Glendale, Calif. — DineEquity Inc., the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar® and IHOP® concepts, has rebranded itself as Dine Brands Global, Inc. The company also has a…
Boise, Idaho — Boise, Idaho-based grocery chain Albertsons Cos. has agreed to acquire Rite Aid Corp., one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, for an undisclosed sum. The integrated company…
Nashville, Tenn. — On February 17, 2018, Dog Haus Biergarten opened its first Tennessee location, on Broad Street in Murfreesboro. The California-based concept is renowned for its gourmet hot dogs…
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San Francisco — Jeff Kirwan, president and CEO of Gap brand, will leave Gap Inc. A search is underway for a new president of Gap brand. In the interim, Brent…
Canton, Mass. — Dunkin’ Donuts’ franchisees opened more than 86 new non-traditional locations across the country in 2017. The brand continues to open restaurants throughout the hotel sector, including a…
Cincinnati — Kroger has opened its Culinary Innovation Center in downtown Cincinnati. Kroger commenced construction on the 12,000-square-feet, LEED-designed Center in March 2017. The commercial kitchen features multiple cooking stations…
Louisville, Ky. — With the recently announced departure of CEO Brian Niccol, who is leaving Taco Bell to join Chipotle, Julie Felss Masino, president of Taco Bell North America, and…
New York City — Subsequent to its successful re-launch in 2017, the iconic toy retailer FAO Schwarz continues its international growth strategy, propelling the brand into new global markets, channels…
Denver — Chipotle Mexican Grill’s board of directors has appointed Brian Niccol as chief executive officer and a member of the board, effective March 5, 2018. Niccol most recently served…
Marietta, Ga. — Deep Green Waste & Recycling, Inc. has added Josh Beckham as chief financial officer. Beckham is a CPA with over 16 years of experience in senior corporate…
Dublin, Calif. — dd's DISCOUNTS®, a division of Ross Stores, opened the first two of many new stores in Chicago on February 10, 2018.
Atlanta — Tropical Smoothie Cafe has promoted industry veteran Kristi Kingery to senior vice president of supply chain and quality assurance. She will oversee quality assurance, supply chain and culinary…
Pittsburgh — DICK'S Sporting Goods, the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will open four new DICK'S Sporting Goods stores in February.
Cheyenne, Wyo. — Goalz Restaurant Group, recently formed franchise operator for Captain D’s, Church’s Chicken and Dog Haus, has appointed Jeron Boemer as vice president of operations in Arizona. In…
Cincinnati and Blackburn, U.K. — The Kroger Co. and EG Group, a privately-held petrol forecourt convenience store retailer based in Blackburn, Lancashire, U.K., have agreed to the sale of Kroger's…
Dallas — In 2017, Nestlé® Toll House® Café by Chip® opened 32 new cafes to reach more than 150 units in 24 states and 10 nations across North America and…
Columbus, Ohio — Big Lots, Inc. has appointed Stephen M. Haffer as senior vice president, chief customer officer. He joins the company from American Signature, Inc., where he most recently…
Atlanta — Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc. has completed its previously announced $2.9 billion acquisition of Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. As part of the transaction, the company launched a new restaurant…
Wyomissing, Pa. — Egan Sign, a recognized leader in national sign management and corporate rebranding, has appointed three new senior management team members within the company.
Youngstown, Ohio — Simon Roofing has earned the renewal of company-wide ISO 9001:2015 quality-management certification, formerly known as ISO 9001:2008.
Milwaukee — The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. has unveiled the 42 store locations that will be closing as part of a previously announced “store rationalization program.” The closing locations are in…
Lebanon, Tenn. — On February 5, 2018, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® opened its newest location in Victorville, Calif. — the first Cracker Barrel store to open in the Golden…
New York City — RD Management LLC, one of the nation’s largest privately held real-estate development and management organizations, has hired Christopher Bowen as chief development strategist to manage the…
Oahu, Hawaii — Jersey Mike’s Subs opened its first restaurant on a military base at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii on December 13, 2017, and plans to open restaurants at two…
Cincinnati — The Kroger Co. has named key leadership promotions to support Restock Kroger. Steve McKinney, currently president of the Fry's Food Stores division, has been promoted to senior vice…
Smyrna, Tenn. — Franke Foodservice Systems, the global equipment and supplies solutions provider based in Smyrna, Tenn., has acquired Facility Solutions, Inc. (FSI), a project management firm serving national restaurant…
Dallas — BRIX Holdings, LLC has named long-time operations executive Craig Erlich as CEO, effective immediately. The current BRIX Holdings franchise portfolio includes the Red Mango® Yogurt Café Smoothie …
Plano, Texas — At Home Group Inc., the home décor superstore, opened its 150th store located in Beavercreek, Ohio, on January 31, 2018. The event marks a major milestone in…
Franklin, Tenn. — On January 31, 2018, global burger chain Carl's Jr. opened its first-ever Manhattan restaurant at 425 7th Ave., opposite Madison Square Garden. In addition to its full…
Boca Raton, Fla. — Office Depot, Inc. has unveiled its market makeover of 14 stores in Austin, Texas, including a flagship location — "BizBox: Powered by Office Depot" — that…
Orlando, Fla. — Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) has made two key appointments to its senior leadership team: Dave George has been promoted to EVP/COO of DRI; and Dan Kiernan has…
Houston — Mattress Firm, Inc., the nation's largest specialty mattress retailer, has announced that Ken Murphy will step down as CEO and president and Steve Stagner, executive chairman and chairman…
Milford, Conn. — Subway® restaurants has promoted Tracy Steinwand to the role of director of global operations. In her new role, she will lead all aspects of Subway's global operations…
Warren, Mich. — Art Van Furniture has unveiled a new flagship store in Canton, Mich., its first showroom in Michigan to be built from the ground up in two decades…
Westlake, Ohio — TA Restaurant Group (TARG), a division of TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® travel center brands, has opened its first Quaker Steak & Lube®…
Wayne, N.J. — Toys“R”Us, Inc. plans to close 182 Toys“R”Us stores in the U.S. as part of a company-wide reinvention of its brands. In addition, the Wayne, N.J.-based retailer will…
Scottsdale, Ariz. — Vixxo, a leader in technology-enabled facility and asset management solutions, has expanded its client roster with the addition of 7-Eleven owned Sunoco stores. Through this partnership, Vixxo…
Atlanta — Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a leading fast-casual cafe concept, opened 101 new cafes in 2017 and signed 187 agreements that will grow the brand's footprint in markets nationwide. The…
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Chicago — Starwood Retail Partners has named Eric Allen vice president of construction, effective January 22, 2018. He will report to Starwood Retail COO Jeff Zeigler. Allen joins Starwood from…