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Cracker Barrel Names New President and CEO

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Lebanon, Tenn. — According to the board of directors of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., Julie Felss Masino will succeed Sandra B. Cochran as the company’s next president and chief executive officer. Masino most recently served as president, international of Taco Bell, overseeing the expansion of the division to more than 1,000 restaurants in 32 countries, and before that led the $11 billion U.S. Taco Bell business. “Today’s announcement represents the culmination of a multi-year CEO succession-planning process by our board of directors and Sandy, and we are thrilled …

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Schnucks and Instacart Expand Omnichannel Partnership with Smart Carts

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San Francisco — Schnuck Markets, Inc., a Midwestern grocer, and Instacart, a leading grocery technology company, will expand their omnichannel partnership by deploying Caper Carts, Instacart’s smart carts, in select stores. Caper Carts automatically identify items as they are added to the cart using computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI), allowing customers to bag as they shop, skip the line and seamlessly checkout on the Cart from anywhere in the store. Caper Carts will first roll out at select Schnucks St. Louis stores this fall, with a broader planned rollout …

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By Design

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— By Tony Hunsoo Ahn — A bakery concept that features delicious design and a tasty layout. Store design and layout are pivotal to making a favorable first impression — and to maintaining the feeling for returning guests. Walk into any TOUS les JOURS (TLJ) location across the U.S., and you’ll find an inviting ‘cafeteria-style’ grab-and-go environment with a large display of individually wrapped pastries, encouraging customers to add their items — all-time favorites and new desires — to a tray as they approach the register. TLJ is committed to …

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How to Make a Positive Impact

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— By Krystal Vasquez — Sustainability moves every retail owner should consider. Retailers continue to struggle with tackling sustainability in their properties. The COVID-19 pandemic increased the urgency of engaging in environmentally friendly practices, and retailers are facing more and more pressure to reduce their impact on the environment. Unfortunately the desire to make a retail business sustainable and achieving sustainability are two very different things, and the path to long term retail sector sustainability remains a challenge. Commercial properties, in particular retail stores and restaurants, have plenty of room …

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Paris Baguette on Track to Reach 160 U.S. Stores in 2023

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Moonachie, N.J. — After an big year of growth in 2022, Paris Baguette, the global bakery café franchise with over 4,000 open cafés, has finalized 66 new franchise agreements and opened 20 new stores at the end of the second quarter 2023. “With 66 signings, 20 openings and almost 50 more cafés in various stages of construction, we’re climbing toward the goal of 64 cafés opened this year, and we see a pathway to get there,” says Mark Mele, chief development officer at Paris Baguette. “In the second quarter, we …

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Academy Sports + Outdoors Promotes EVP and Chief Financial Officer

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Katy, Texas — Academy Sports + Outdoors, Inc. has promoted Carl Ford to executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 12, 2023, succeeding Michael Mullican, who recently transitioned to president. In his new role, Ford will oversee finance, accounting, tax, treasury, loss prevention, internal audit and investor relations. Ford has served as Academy’s senior vice president, finance since January 2019. Prior to joining Academy, he served as vice president of financial planning & analysis at Belk, Inc. where he spent 15 years. “I am thrilled to announce the …

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Paytronix Appoints New CEO; Founder Becomes Executive Chairman

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Newton, Mass. — Paytronix, the leader in guest engagement for restaurants and convenience stores, has named industry veteran and current Paytronix board member Jeff Hindman (pictured here) as its new chief executive officer. Paytronix’s founder and current CEO, Andrew Robbins, will assume the role of executive chairman. “Paytronix continues to revolutionize the way restaurants and convenience stores build and nurture guest relationships. Our exceptional team is driven by a passion to meet the growing industry hunger for more personalized guest experiences and accelerate the pace of innovation needed to do …

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Dave’s Hot Chicken Names Industry Veterans to CMO & CTO Roles

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Pasadena, Calif. — Dave’s Hot Chicken, the Los Angeles-based street food sensation turned breakthrough fast-casual brand, has added to its leadership team. Building on current momentum, which includes robust 2023 growth initiatives, Dave’s Hot Chicken continues to invest in its best-in-class executive team, with the additions of Brad Haley, chief marketing officer (CMO), and Leon Davoyan, chief technology officer (CTO). Haley most recently led marketing initiatives for IHOP, including overseeing the “IHOb” campaign that garnered nationwide attention for the 1,800-unit chain. Prior to leading marketing at IHOP, Haley spearheaded campaigns …

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Camping World Promotes Chief Administrative and Legal Officer

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Lincolnshire, Ill. — Camping World Holdings, Inc. has promoted Lindsey Christen to chief administrative and legal officer, strengthening both its strategic and compliance functions to support continued growth. “Lindsey plays a vital role in the management and growth of Camping World, with great vision for the company’s future,” says Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO. “Over the past 15 years, Lindsey has gained deep industry knowledge and proven to be an effective leader, strategic thinker, and trusted partner. I believe her abilities will be invaluable as the company continues to grow …

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Westwood Contractors Hires New Project Manager

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Fort Worth, Texas — Westwood Contractors, Inc. is adding Ron Winchek as project manager. Winchek has more than 7 years of experience in the construction industry including estimating, onsite construction management and project management. Most recently, Winchek served as the director of project management & preconstruction services for Kuhns Group, a restaurant-focused general contractor which provides turn-key services for remodeling or new construction projects. In his role with Kuhns Group, Winchek led a team of five project managers and estimators, increased sales from $11 million to $16 million with implementation …

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