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Saks COO to Become CEO of Online HVAC and Industrial Retailer Voomi Supply

by Katie Lee

Philadelphia — Voomi Supply, a fast-growing e-commerce retailer of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and industrial supplies, has named RJ Cilley as its new chief executive officer. Cilley’s appointment at Voomi marks a significant milestone for the company as it continues to expand its market presence and technological capabilities. Cilley previously served as the chief operating officer at Saks, where he was an integral part of the executive leadership team; while at Saks, he significantly contributed to the re-platforming of www.Saks.com, the launch of its marketplace and spearheading significant advancements through the …

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PAR Punchh® and Yumpingo® Partner to Elevate Customer Experience for Restaurants

by Katie Lee

New Hartford, N.Y. — Yumpingo®, a leader in customer experience services for restaurants, has forged a partnership with ParTech, Inc. and PAR’s leading loyalty solution, PAR Punchh®. Together, they aim to transform customer experiences, enhance loyalty and drive growth through innovative platform integration. By combining Punchh’s loyalty solutions with Yumpingo’s customer experience management, restaurant brands gain powerful tools to engage guests and deliver exceptional service. “By merging our loyalty solutions with Yumpingo’s real-time guest feedback, we empower brands to deliver deeply personalized and impactful experiences that not only enhance customer …

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Denny’s Makes 2 Executive Appointments

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Spartanburg, S.C. — Denny’s Inc. has appointed two new executive leaders: Monigo G. Saygbay-Hallie, Ph.D. joins as executive vice president, chief people officer for Denny’s Corporation, effective August 5, and Patty Trevino joins as Denny’s senior vice president, chief brand officer, effective August 12.  Saygbay-Hallie will lead people initiatives across Denny’s and Keke’s Breakfast Café. She brings more than 20 years of restaurant and retail experience in leading teams and developing talent. She most recently served as chief people officer at Checkers & Rally’s Drive-In restaurants. Before Checkers, she served …

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Clear Path Forward

by Katie Lee

— By Jeff Kiesel — Serving up fresh, automated oil solutions to replace stale, deep-fried thinking. Oil management has historically been a struggle for restaurants and commercial kitchens. While oil plays a crucial role in food preparation, traditional oil handling can result in unsafe and dirty kitchens, frustrated staff, lower food quality and unnecessary waste. Now, new automated cooking oil management tools are allowing restaurants to embrace digital transformation and provide improved control of kitchen chaos. For those who get JIBs (joint interest billing) of oil delivered and grease removal …

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British Brand NEOM Wellbeing Opens First U.S. Store

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New York City — NEOM Wellbeing, the UK’s award-winning wellbeing brand renowned for its 100% natural fragrances, has officially opened its first U.S. retail store in New York City. The debut “Wellbeing Hub” is located on Bleecker Street in the West Village. Expanding from its UK roots, as well as across a portfolio of freestanding Wellbeing Hubs, the British-born brand will add the ‘city that never sleeps’ to its growing roster. The 481-square-foot Wellbeing Hub, located at 395 Bleecker St., has been designed as a sanctuary to escape the city, …

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Marco’s Pizza Launches New Store Design

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Boise, Idaho — Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, recently debuted its new store design near Boise in Meridian, Idaho. The new look features aesthetic updates in addition to operational enhancements. The prototype is set to fuel the brand’s continued nationwide growth and performance, while enhancing the guest experience. The Meridian corporate-owned store opened on July 23, 2024. Earlier this year, Marco’s announced its development plan to bring four new locations to the Boise market, using it as a test bed for forward-thinking innovations. Updates include: • …

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Five Below, Inc. Announces CEO Transition

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Philadelphia — Extreme value retailer Five Below, Inc. has appointed Kenneth Bull as interim president and chief executive officer, effective immediately, following the resignation of Joel Anderson. Anderson has stepped down from his roles of president and CEO, and from the board of directors, to pursue other interests. Thomas Vellios, co-founder, non-executive chairman and former CEO, is assuming the role of executive chairman on an interim basis to support Bull and the executive leadership team in the transition while the board conducts a comprehensive search for a permanent CEO. “I …

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Rusty Taco to Add 14 New Locations by Year End

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Rusty Taco, a street-style taco restaurant, plans to open a total of 14 new units by year end. Recent openings in both streetside settings and non-traditional venues have marked significant milestones for Rusty Taco, integral to the brand’s strategic growth plans. With more than 30 locations currently open, the addition of 14 new units signifies a 40% increase in growth and a monumental achievement for the brand. “There’s no better way to spend time with your loved ones than to relax and eat tacos,” says Denise Fenton, co-founder …

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Big Lots to Close 35 to 40 Stores in 2024

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Columbus, Ohio — Discount retailer Big Lots plans to close 35 to 40 stores this year, according to an SEC filing submitted by the company. Big Lots saw a 10.2% year-over-year decrease in net sales in the first quarter of 2024. “While we made substantial progress on improving our business operations in Q1, we missed our sales goals due largely to a continued pullback in consumer spending by our core customers, particularly in high-ticket discretionary items,” says Bruce Thorn, president and CEO of Big Lots. “We remain focused on managing …

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PremiStar Hires New Chief Operating Officer

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Deerfield, Ill. — PremiStar, a leader in commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing and building automation services, has hired John Eberhardt III as chief operating officer. In this role, he will lead the company’s strategy for platform-wide value creation and delivery across the organization, including all operational activities to support PremiStar’s national growth strategies. “I am excited to welcome John to the PremiStar senior leadership team,” says Joe Kirmser, CEO of PremiStar. “Over the past three decades, he has proven himself as a transformational leader who excels in aligning and motivating …

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