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Camping World President and CFO to Retire

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Lincolnshire, Ill. — Camping World Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest recreational vehicle dealer, has announced that its president, Brent Moody, and its chief financial officer, Karin Bell, plan to retire on December 31, 2024, with their resignations effective July 1, 2024. Matthew Wagner will be appointed president, and will continue to serve as principal operating officer. Tom Kirn will be appointed CFO, and will continue to serve as principal accounting officer. “Brent, Karin and I have been together since the beginning, helping both formulate and lead our company,” says Marcus …

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Rusty Taco Names Operations Vet as its New President

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Dallas — Rusty Taco has named Daniel Smith, former chief operating officer at Hopdoddy Burger Bar, as its president. With over two decades in the industry holding executive-level positions, Smith brings a proven track record of high-performing restaurant operations and seamless brand experiences for guests. In his new role, he will lead the brand to strengthen its position in the fast-casual space and execute its strategic growth plans. Smith’s journey in the restaurant industry began with Claim Jumper Restaurants, where he ascended through various roles over his 26 years with …

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Illuminating Innovations

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— By Ty Johnson — Tubular daylighting solutions for modular restaurants. The concept of modularity is not new in the building construction industry. However, in the wake of post-pandemic economies and increasing concerns about climate change, there is a shift in how we approach the built environment. Modular structures offer numerous advantages that are reshaping the landscape of restaurant construction. When combined with advanced daylighting strategies, they can achieve unparalleled benefits in terms of efficiency and sustainability. What is Modular Construction? Modular construction involves the prefabrication of building components or …

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REI Co-op to Open First Kentucky Store in Fall 2024

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Seattle — Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open its first store in Kentucky this fall in Louisville. Conveniently located in the city’s northeast corridor just off interstates 265 and 71, the store will offer a wide assortment of outdoor gear and apparel. “We have been interested in Louisville for nearly a decade,” says Lindsay Struve, REI regional director. “Even prior to announcing our new store, more than 29,000 REI members from the community have connected with the co-op for their outdoor adventures through our online resources and stores in …

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CoolSys Appoints New Executive Leadership Team Members

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Brea, Calif. — CoolSys, the market-leading provider of sustainable refrigeration, HVAC, energy and engineering solutions, has added to its executive leadership team as the company positions itself for continued growth and expansion. The company has expanded its C-suite with the appointment of Alan Johansen as chief financial officer and Brady Bagwan as chief people officer. In addition, CoolSys appointed John Harrison as president, commercial and industrial division (C&I). “CoolSys has an exciting future as it enters into a new chapter in its successful legacy. These new executive team appointments support …

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Smoothie King Plans to Open 100 New Units in 2024; Names VP of Real Estate

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Dallas — Smoothie King, the world’s largest smoothie brand and the first health and fitness fast-casual brand of its kind, plans to open its first-ever stores in the Grand Rapids, Mich., market, as well as 100 new units overall in 2024. Smoothie King has signed development agreements for six units set to open in the Grand Rapids DMA starting early 2025. As Smoothie King continues to prioritize development and strong new unit growth, the brand has welcomed Brian Olson as vice president of real estate. Bringing a wealth of knowledge …

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RumbleOn Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

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Irving, Texas — RumbleOn, Inc., the nation’s largest retailer of new and used powersports products, has appointed Tiffany Kice as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective June 24, 2024. Kice brings over 25 years of experience in financial leadership roles for public and private companies across various industries, including extensive expertise in multi-site retail. “We are thrilled to welcome Tiffany to the RumbleOn team as our new CFO,” says Mike Kennedy, chief executive officer of RumbleOn. “Her experience with growth-focused, public and privately held companies and her expertise with …

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Condado Tacos Names New Chief Executive Officer

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Columbus, Ohio — After an exhaustive nationwide search, Condado Tacos has appointed Derrick Pratt as its next chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2024. Previously, he spent many years in leadership operations roles at Starbucks, McDonalds and, most recently, Portillo’s. “On behalf of the entire board of managers, we are thrilled to welcome Derrick as the next CEO of Condado Tacos,” says John G. Troiano, chairman of the board. “Derrick brings a wealth of experience in running successful growth-oriented restaurant brands and has an exceptionally strong track record of guiding …

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Sephora Expands Partnership with Tanger, Will Open in 5 Outlet Centers in 2024

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. Greensboro, N.C. — Tanger®, a leading owner and operator of outlet and open-air retail shopping destinations, will bring five additional Sephora stores to its shopping centers this year, significantly advancing Tanger’s offerings in the beauty and wellness category. Sephora is the largest prestige beauty retailer in the world. The five new Sephora locations, each averaging approximately 5,000 square feet, will open later this year in Tanger’s shopping centers in Charleston, S.C.; Deer Park, N.Y.; National Harbor, Md.; Palm Beach, Fla.; and Phoenix/Glendale, Ariz. Sephora has one existing location at …

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Sonny’s BBQ Names VP of Franchise Development

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Orlando, Fla. — Sonny’s BBQ has hired Kris Larson as vice president, franchise development. Larson brings with him a breadth of experience supporting franchised brands Bojangles, School of Rock, Ace Hardware, Dunkin Brands and more. In his new role, he will lead the brand’s growth through strategic expansions and enhancing franchise performance across Sonny’s BBQ’s footprint. “We are beyond thrilled to welcome Kris Larson to our team, and to have him work alongside us as we continue to support our franchisees in this period of growth and expansion,” says Jamie …

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