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Mississippi’s First Topgolf to Open this Month

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Dallas — Modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf will open its first venue in Mississippi, Topgolf Ridgeland, on Dec. 20 in Ridgeland, Miss., 11 miles north of downtown Jackson. This will mark Topgolf’s 108th global outdoor venue. Topgolf Ridgeland features 62 outdoor climate-controlled hitting bays spanning two levels. Each bay has lounge-type furniture or high-top tables for large or small groups. In addition to signature gameplay, Topgolf Ridgeland will feature a brand new nine-hole mini-golf course to amplify the fun. The venue will also host a full-service bar and restaurant helmed …

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RNR Tire Express Opens 200th Franchise Location

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Tampa, Fla. — RNR Tire Express, a leading franchise retailer for tires and custom wheels, is accelerating its growth with the opening of its 200th location — a major milestone in the brand’s expansion. The landmark store is set to open in Schenectady, N.Y. At the helm of the 200th location is husband-and-wife team Jeff and Patrina Leland, who bring over three decades of business acumen to the brand. They opened their first RNR Tire Express location in Queensbury, N.Y., in January 2021. Patrina Leland manages the daily operations of …

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Rose Paving Merges with Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoating

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Bridgeview, Ill. — In a historic moment for the paving industry, Rose Paving has merged with Atlantic Southern Paving (ASP) to create one of the largest self-performing paving companies in the United States. Rose Paving and ASP combine complementary geographic footprints and together create an expansive nationwide network with an unrivaled reach. The businesses are known for consistent, longstanding relationships while offering both national and regional expertise, and the combination will ensure new standards of quality and service in the paving industry. Both companies have been built through an unwavering …

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Carl’s Jr. Opens 400th Restaurant in Mexico

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Franklin, Tenn. — CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. has opened the 400th Carl’s Jr. restaurant in Mexico. The new location is in the port city of Tampico, on the Gulf of Mexico. “Mexico continues to be one of our top performing markets. Carl’s Jr. Mexico’s success is due to the best-in-class experience we offer our guests throughout the country every day,” says Julio Sanchez, general manager-Americas at CKE Restaurants. “With the opening of our 400th restaurant, we continue to deliver beautiful, modern restaurants and, of course, the best burgers in the …

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Names New Chief Financial Officer

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New Albany, Ohio — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has promoted veteran finance leader Robert Ball to chief financial officer. In his new role, which began on Nov. 20, Ball serves on the company’s executive leadership team and continues to report to Scott Lipesky, executive vice president and chief operating officer. Ball, previously the company’s senior vice president of corporate finance, investor relations and treasury, brings nearly 22 years of experience leading key Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) finance and strategy functions to the role. Lipesky, who served as the …

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QDOBA Debuts in Arizona with Upcoming Restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale

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Phoenix — QDOBA, America’s rapidly growing #2 restaurant brand in the Mexican fast-casual category, will expand into Arizona for the first time, with the upcoming opening of two new restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale later this month. The new locations mark QDOBA’s first standalone restaurants in Arizona, which join existing, on-campus locations at Grand Canyon University and Arizona State University. “QDOBA is an exceptionally well positioned brand in one of the most attractive restaurant categories with the greater Phoenix area offering significant growth potential,” says Jeremy Vitaro, chief development officer …

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Five Below Names New Chief Executive Officer

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Philadelphia — Five Below, Inc., the extreme-value retailer for teens and pre-teens, has appointed Winnie Park as chief executive officer (CEO) and a member of its board of directors, effective Dec. 16, 2024. An accomplished retail executive with a career spanning more than three decades, Park has extensive experience in driving customer-centric business strategies, merchandising and brand building across a broad spectrum of specialty and value retail. Most recently, she was CEO at Forever 21. In her new role, she will partner closely with Kenneth Bull, who will continue as …

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Diffusing the Situation

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— By Marc Mascarello — How retailers can maintain optimal airflow and air quality by using non-metal diffusers to enhance the efficiency of their HVAC system. A crucial yet often overlooked component of any HVAC system is the diffuser, which is responsible for dispersing conditioned air throughout a space. Even so, over the past 75 years, innovation in HVAC diffuser design has been minimal. Historically, the focus has been on manufacturing ease and profitability rather than enhancing functionality and visual appeal. Metal diffusers, while inexpensive and straightforward to mass-produce, tend …

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Dave’s Hot Chicken Debuts in London; UK Flagship Becomes Dave’s 250th Location

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Los Angeles — Dave’s Hot Chicken, a rapidly growing Nashville-style hot chicken concept, has opened its 250th restaurant — and its first in the United Kingdom. Located at 40 Shaftesbury Ave., in the heart of London, the two-floor, 90-seat venue features an extraordinary street art display, paying homage to the humble East Hollywood parking lot where Dave’s began back in 2017, and takes inspiration from the world-famous Piccadilly Circus nearby. Dave’s Hot Chicken has opened nearly 80 new stores this year, with 2025 planned to be a year of equal …

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Heritage Grocers Group Names Industry Veteran Chairman and CEO

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Ontario, Calif. — Heritage Grocers Group, a leading specialty grocer focused on serving the Hispanic community, has named Suzy Monford to the role of CEO. A seasoned industry executive, Monford brings more than 25 years of experience and a proven track record of transformational leadership and innovation at industry-leading food retailers. She currently serves as CEO of Food Sport International, a global consultancy that advises retailers on financial and impact value creation. Prior to her role at Food Sport International, Monford was the CEO of PCC Community Markets, where she …

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