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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Knoxville, Tenn. — The InSite Group has been retained by The Copper Cellar Corporation for the comprehensive project management and implementation of converting all exterior lighting into energy saving LED technology for the company’s newest Calhoun’s Restaurant located in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
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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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…
Toledo, Ohio — Marco's Pizza has promoted its chief operations officer, Tony Libardi, to president. The move comes at a pivotal time as the brand rapidly approaches the opening of…
Seattle — Amazon.com Inc. has opened the first location of Amazon Go, an 1,800-square-foot mini grocery store in Seattle that allows customers to shop without waiting in checkout lines. The…
Canton, Mass. — On January 16, 2018, in the city where it opened its very first location 68 years ago, Dunkin' Donuts unveiled its next generation concept store. The new…
New York City — Cole Haan, the iconic American lifestyle accessories brand and retailer, has appointed Tom Linko as chief financial officer. He brings a wealth of experience to this…
Ann Arbor, Mich. — President and CEO J. Patrick Doyle intends to depart Domino's on June 30 after more than 8 years at the helm of what is now the…
Laval, Quebec — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (Couche-Tard), one of the world's largest convenience store retailers with over 15,000 stores globally, has announced new full-service franchise opportunities with its Circle K…
Norcross, Ga. — Halco Lighting Technologies (Halco), a leader in lamp, ballast and luminaire solutions, has appointed Stacey Felzer to the sales team as regional sales vice president for the…
Dallas — Brinker International, Inc. has named Wade Allen as its senior vice president and chief digital officer, effective immediately. Allen will transition from David Doyle, former Brinker chief information…
Berlin, N.J. — A.C. Moore has appointed Anthony Piperno as president of the arts and crafts specialty retailer. He assumed responsibilities on January 16, succeeding long-time leader and industry pioneer…
Dublin, Ohio — The Wendy's Company has opened its 500th international restaurant* in Guatemala City, Guatemala, by franchise organization Alimentos Corporativos Coralsa. Alimentos Corporativos Coralsa joined the Wendy's® system in…
Bentonville, Ark. — Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., will close 63 club locations across the country. The company will convert up to 12 of the impacted clubs…
Scottsdale, Ariz. — Leading facility management provider Vixxo has named a new chief financial officer and a chief marketing and strategy officer to join its already seasoned executive team.
Canton, Mass. — In support of its mission to eventually have 18,000 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in the U.S., Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins…
Dunedin, Fla. — Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More®, a locally-owned, high-technology garment decorating retail franchise, has awarded 100 units in its first 10 years of franchising. The brand closed…
Dallas — Front Burner Restaurant Group, LLC, the developer of distinctive restaurant concepts, has named Steve Shlemon as chief executive officer of Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar and Ida Claire…
Frisco, Texas — Skinny IT, a Frisco, Texas-based information technology (IT) service provider, has been selected by Circuit City to be the consumer electronics retailer’s installation services provider.
Dallas — By reestablishing the emotional connection that has existed with its fans for more than half a century, the Bennigan’s brand has just wrapped up another successful year, and…
Katy, Texas — Academy, Ltd. d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors, a premier sports, outdoor and lifestyle retailer, has appointed Michael Mullican as chief financial officer, effective January 10, 2018. It…
Tampa, Fla. — Bloomin' Brands, Inc. has hired Ramin Eivaz as senior vice president of digital marketing, analytics and CRM. This newly created position will lead a team that will…
Seattle — After three decades marked by expansion and success, Karen McKibbin, president of Nordstrom Rack, will be retiring from Nordstrom in March 2018. Karen joined Nordstrom in 1985 and…
Woburn, Mass. — U.S. Pavement Services Inc., a full-service paving and pavement maintenance contractor headquartered in Woburn, Mass., will open a new office in Sarasota, Fla., in February. The new…
Greenwood Village, Colo. — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a full-service restaurant chain, has appointed Beverly Carmichael as executive vice president, chief people, culture and resource officer. She joins the…
Batavia, Ill. — ALDI has received the 2016-2017 "Best of the Best" award from the Environmental Protection Agency's GreenChill Partnership for its use of cutting-edge, environmentally sustainable refrigeration systems in…
Olathe, Kan. — Terracon has expanded its facilities services capabilities through the acquisition of Greensboro, N.C.-based Engineered Concepts. Terracon retains Engineered Concepts' 10 employees.
Irvine, Calif. — Taco Bell Corp. has elevated its executive team roles and expanded its leadership capabilities with the addition of three new positions as the brand continues its journey…
Boca Raton, Fla. — Office Depot, Inc. has appointed Joseph T. Lower as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective January 8, 2018. He succeeds Stephen E. Hare, who…
Oceanside, Calif. — Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC (KBS), the largest provider of technology-enabled, integrated interior and exterior property services to multi-site and multi-region customers in North America, has completed the…
Dallas — RedBrick Pizza® Kitchen Café has chosen North Brunswick, N.J., for the grand opening of its newest location and the debut of a new store design for the growing…
Houston — Mattress Firm plans to close 200 underperforming stores over the next 18 months. The retailer currently operates approximately 3,400 stores across the United States.
Louisville, Ky. — Papa John's International, Inc. has promoted its president, Steve Ritchie, to chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2018. Ritchie began his Papa John’s career more than 20…
Charlotte, N.C. — Diversey has hired Dr. Clyde “Chip” Manuel as the retail food safety lead for North America. In his new role, Manuel will represent Diversey at industry conferences…
Cincinnati — Macy’s, Inc. has appointed Jill Ramsey as chief product and digital revenue officer, effective January 8, 2018. The role was established to focus on reimagining how people shop…
Oak Brook, Ill. — Federal Signal Corporation, a leader in environmental and safety solutions, has appointed Mark D. Weber as the company's chief operating officer, effective January 15, 2018. Weber…
Cheyenne, Wyo. — Taco John’s, a rapidly growing Mexican quick-service brand, has landed its largest development deal in company history with at least 100 new locations planned for North and…
Mooresville, N.C. — Lowe's Companies, Inc. has named Vikram Singh as the company's senior vice president, chief digital officer, effective January 4, 2018. The newly created role will report to…
New York City — Centre Partners, a leading middle market private equity firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles, has sold its portfolio company Captain D's. Financial terms…
Bridgeview, Ill. — On December 15, 2017, Novak Construction's project team attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate an 18,442-square-foot expansion and remodel of the ALDI store on S. Harlem Avenue…
Ann Arbor, Mich. — Domino's Pizza has promoted its U.S. chief marketing officer, Joe Jordan, to executive vice president – international, reporting to Richard Allison, president of Domino's International. Jordan…
Seattle — REI, the nation's largest consumer co-op, has made three recent hires to lead its teams in legal, information technology and REI Co-op Brands: Wilma Wallace, Christine Putur and…
Minnetonka, Minn. — Digi International®, a leading global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) products and services, has been selected by Taco John's to offer Digi's task management and food…
Houston — Citing struggles stemming from the rise of e-commerce, fashion retailer Charming Charlie has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. During the Chapter 11 process, which was filed on…
Nashville, Tenn. — Captain D's has opened its newest franchised location in Smyrna, Tenn. Located at 1878 Almaville Rd., the restaurant is the first end cap location in the Captain…
Cincinnati — Terry Lundgren, executive chairman of Macy’s, Inc., will retire from the board of directors on January 31, 2018. The board has appointed Jeff Gennette, who has been CEO…
Charlotte, N.C. — Diversey has entered into an agreement to acquire Twister Holding AB and its assets for an undisclosed amount from private equity firm Polaris. The transaction is expected…
Nashville, Tenn. — Captain D's has expanded its leadership team, promoting company veterans Tim Ward and Andy Castle to chief operating officer and vice president of company operations, respectively. Additionally…
Minneapolis — Target Corp. has agreed to acquire Shipt, Inc., a leading online same-day delivery platform, for $550 million in cash. Target will leverage its network of stores and Shipt’s…
Miami — McKenzie, a boutique design, build and custom fabrication firm in Miami’s industrial Allapattah neighborhood, recently completed the design and construction of the first Genuine Pizza, marking the rebranded…
Mission Viejo, Calif. — Ralphs Grocery Company is re-opening its uniquely designed and totally remodeled Portola Plaza supermarket in North Mission Viejo, Calif. Following more than 3 months of ceiling-to-floor…
Irvine, Calif. — After more than 15 years learning every aspect of the family business, J.R. Galardi has assumed the role of president of Galardi Group (GGI), the parent company…
Lakewood, Colo. — Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. has appointed Todd Dissinger as chief financial officer (CFO), effective January 1, 2018. Dissinger will assume the CFO role from Sandra…
Grand Rapids, Mich. — Meijer has earned a 2017 SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its outstanding environmental performance and leadership.
Dallas — After almost 60 years in business, Pizza Inn has launched a new prototype for a non-traditional licensing model called Pizza Inn Express, or PIE for short, that will…
Salt Lake City — Sundance, a premier lifestyle retailer of women's and men's apparel, footwear, jewelry, accessories, art and home décor, has opened its newest store in San Diego. This…
Rosemead, Calif. — Panda Express, which first opened on the West Coast in 1983, will open its 2,000th location in New York City on December 7, 2017. For nearly 35…
Marietta, Ga. — Deep Green Waste & Recycling Inc. has successfully closed the acquisition of Compaction and Recycling Equipment Inc. (CARE). CARE has been in business since 1977. It designs…
Milford, Conn. — Subway® restaurants has hired Len Van Popering to join the company as vice president of global brand management and innovation. Van Popering is charged with driving Subway's…
Toronto — Luxury retailer Hermès has opened in Toronto at 100 Bloor Street West. Designed by the Parisian architecture agency RDAI, the nearly 6,000-square-foot retail space presents a full transformation…
Denver — Steve Ells, chairman and CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill — and the founder of the company in 1993 — is stepping aside as CEO. Ells will become executive…
Phoenix — PetSmart has reached a major milestone by opening its 1,600th store in its expanding store footprint across North America. The 1,600th store opened Thanksgiving week and is located…
Cedar Knolls, N.J. — The groundbreaking for a stand-alone building that will house two restaurants at Hanover Crossroads marks the final phase of construction for the 107,000-square-foot Morris County, N.J…
St. Louis — St. Louis-based Knoebel Construction has completed construction of the 50th store it has built for fashion boutique Altar’d State in 5 years, working with the retailer across…
Atlanta — Arby's restaurant owner Roark Capital Group will buy Buffalo Wild Wings for $2.4 billion, or $157 per share. Including debt, the Buffalo Wild Wings deal is valued at…
[EDITOR’S NOTE: A version of this story first appeared in our September 20, 2017 e-newsletter. Responses are from mid-September.]
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