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Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc. Names New COO

by Katie Lee

Chicago — Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc. (CBH) has hired Mike Brewer as the chief operating officer. Brewer brings a broad range of experience, including 20 years at Nike, Inc. where he served in a variety of roles spanning sourcing, manufacturing and supply chain. Starting February 1, 2023, Brewer will oversee operations for CBH’s entire portfolio of industry-leading brands that includes Crate & Barrel, CB2, Crate & Kids and Hudson Grace. “I look forward to the leadership and expertise Mike will bring to CBH with his customer-centric and purpose-driven mindset,” …

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After Successful Pop-Up, pastaRAMEN to Open First Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant

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Montclair, N.J. — After gaining a cult following during its 2-year run as an exclusive, invite-only pop-up, pastaRAMEN is debuting its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Montclair, N.J., in early February. The first-ever Italian ramen shop marries Japanese and Italian cuisines in a style called “Wafu-Italian,” which blends ingredients, textures and techniques from both worlds. “The response we received from our pop-ups in Seattle, Jersey City, Miami and Los Angeles was overwhelmingly positive, so when it became clear that there was an appetite for pastaRAMEN and this new type of cuisine, …

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Williams-Sonoma Updates Leadership Team with 4 Key Promotions

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has made 4 internal leadership updates that will further strengthen the business strategy and efficiencies of the Pottery Barn brands as well as the company’s global business and marketing departments. “Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is known for developing leaders and attracting the best talent in the industry,” says Laura Alber, president and CEO of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. “These leadership moves, coupled with our recent appointment of Day Kornbluth as the new president of West Elm, positions us with an incredibly strong team.” Pottery Barn’s president, Marta Benson, will …

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Dine Brands International Expands with Dual-Brand Locations in the Middle East

by Katie Lee

Glendale, Calif. — Dine Brands International, an affiliate of Dine Brands Global, Inc., the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP® and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® restaurants, has opened a dual-brand Applebee’s and IHOP location in the United Arab Emirates and plans to open a minimum of 4 additional locations in the Middle East in partnership with established franchisees Eagles Landing International Restaurants and Kout Food Group. Eagles Landing International Restaurants opened its first dual-brand location in the UAE at the Dubai Festival City Mall on January 21 and …

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Saks Strengthens Commitment to Men’s Business Online and In Stores

by Katie Lee

New York City — Saks has unveiled a new men’s shopping experience on the seventh floor of Saks Fifth Avenue’s New York flagship store and expanded its menswear assortment online as part of the luxury retailer’s ongoing commitment to its men’s business. The 40,000-square-foot advanced designer and contemporary ready-to-wear department offers more than 70 brands — 23 of which are new to the store — and features shop-in-shops by key men’s brands including CELINE, Dior Men, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and more. “Our men’s business has experienced significant growth over the …

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In-N-Out Burger to Expand to Tennessee, Plans to Open First Restaurant by 2026

by Katie Lee

Franklin, Tenn. — In-N-Out Burger, a popular fast-food chain based in California, plans to expand to Tennessee, beginning with a regional office in the Nashville suburb of Franklin. The company plans to open its first Tennessee restaurant in the Nashville area by 2026, which represents the furthest east location for In-N-Out. “We are very excited to provide Tennesseans with our quality burgers, fries and shakes,” says Lynsi Snyder, In-N-Out owner and president. “This expansion is significant for our company. For many years, we’ve heard requests from our customers in Tennessee …

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Sam’s Club to Open More Than 30 New Clubs Across the U.S.

by Katie Lee

Bentonville, Ark. — Sam’s Club®, a division of Walmart Inc. and a leading membership warehouse club, plans to open more than 30 new clubs across the U.S. over the next several years. The first location, which is planned in Florida, is slated to open in 2024. In addition to new clubs, the company has a multiple-year plan to invest in and modernize its supply chain through new distribution and fulfillment center locations across the country, including cutting-edge automation. Sam’s Club will launch five new supply chain fulfillment and distribution centers …

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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Names New West Elm President

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has appointed Day Kornbluth as president of West Elm. Kornbluth is an established leader in retail and in the home business, building brands through product and digital innovation. She most recently served as the global brand president of Ralph Lauren Home. In her new role as president of West Elm, Kornbluth will report to Laura Alber and join the brand on April 3, 2023. “Day’s proven track-record and previous success growing home furnishing brands make her the ideal candidate to run the West Elm brand,” …

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Waste Harmonics Acquires New Market Waste Solutions

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Rochester, N.Y. — Waste Harmonics, a national technology-enabled managed waste service provider, has acquired New Market Waste Solutions, a management and consulting company dedicated to designing and implementing cost-effective, sustainable solutions for clients in the waste and recycling industry across North America, spanning both Canada and the U.S. With the acquisition, New Market Waste Solutions’ services will complement Waste Harmonics by leveraging sustainable waste and recycling programs and solutions. It will also provide customers with elite waste management services centered around quality customer service. New Market Waste Solutions currently utilizes …

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Chuck E. Cheese Continues National Brand Transformation with 200th Remodel

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Irving, Texas — Chuck E. Cheese has completed its 200th remodel at its Douglasville, Ga., location. New and refreshed facilities across 35 states have been enhanced to improve the fun and the experience for families with more games, updated technology enhancements throughout each location, and innovation within its operation for greater guest benefits. With nearly half its entire fleet remodeled already, the brand is on track to remodel another 100 locations across the nation in 2023. “Within the next 3 years, we expect all our fun centers across the country …

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