Hudson, Wis. — Refrigerated Solutions Group (RSG), an industry leader in refrigerated equipment, has made several executive changes. Kevin Fink will be transitioning out of his CEO role effective July 31st, as part of a planned transition following the sale of RSG from Standex to Ten Oaks Group. RSG also has appointed Aaron Brown as president of RSG effective August 17th. Brown has a track record of building high-performing teams, growing businesses profitably, creating customer value and achieving operational excellence. He joins RSG from IPA, a Roper Technologies operating company …
Fremont, Calif. — Tailored Brands, the parent company of professional menswear retailers Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, has announced a corporate restructuring that entails closing up to 500 stores. The Fremont, Calif.-based firm says the “unprecedented and industry-wide” disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak was the catalyst behind the move. Tailored Brands has identified the 500 stores but did not disclose the retailers, locations or timing of those closures. Other brands in Tailored’s umbrella include K&G and Moores Clothing for Men. The company had 1,445 U.S. stores as of …
West Palm Beach, Fla. — Marco’s Pizza plans to expand in Palm Beach County, Fla. Amid the pandemic, Marco’s Pizza is outperforming other QSRs, recording historic sales milestones, while supporting communities nationwide. The brand plans to add 13 Palm Beach County locations by 2025 through strategic franchise partnerships. With an open real estate market, three thriving locations under operation and a favorable competitive landscape, Palm Beach County is an obvious and attractive area for growth. Recently, Hinesh Patel, franchisee of Marco’s Pizza in Boynton Beach, experienced several weeks of record …
New York City — In a move to streamline its North American operations and adapt to an evolving retail landscape that has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, PVH Corp. announced on July 14, 2020 that it will close all of its 162 Heritage Brands outlet stores and reduce its office workforce by approximately 450 positions, or 12%. PVH’s Heritage Brands include Van Heusen, Izod, Arrow, Warner’s, Olga and Geoffrey Beene. The Heritage Brands retail locations are expected to operate through mid-2021. The workforce reductions, which are spread across all …
Atlanta — In the last 3 months, Cinnaholic, a bakery that serves innovative plant-based cinnamon roll creations, has set single day sales records across its franchise system, introduced a series of new technology-based innovations, and inked deals to add more than a handful of new locations in key U.S. markets. “When the pandemic hit, we battened down the hatches and focused on two big priorities — making it as easy as possible for our new and longtime fans to enjoy Cinnaholic and supporting our franchisees with even more revenue-driving opportunities …
Atlanta — The Home Depot® will require shoppers to wear masks or facial coverings while inside all U.S. stores, beginning July 22. Small children or those who have a valid medical condition will not be required to wear a mask. Currently, about 85% of Home Depot stores already require facial masks in compliance with local and state regulations, and all Home Depot associates are required to wear masks in stores, distribution centers and other locations. “We appreciate all of our associates who have been working so hard to serve our customers with …
Atlanta — Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a leading national fast-casual cafe franchise known for both its better-for-you smoothies and food with a tropical twist, has seen strong growth year-to-date in 2020 including the signing of 103 new franchise agreements, including 49 signed since March 1 — of which, 67% are with existing franchisees. In addition, the company also opened 43 new restaurants in 2020 with 35 cafes opening since March 1. Franchise agreements and cafe openings targeted growth in 25 states, propelling franchise development efforts in target markets across the country. …
Memphis, Tenn. — ServiceMaster Brands, a leading provider of essential cleaning and disinfecting services to homes and businesses, has entered into an exclusive agreement with Goldshield Technologies, maker of proprietary antiseptic and anti-microbial products that actively kill microorganisms on surfaces for up to 90 days. This new service offering is the next generation of infection prevention and will be available to all 1,200 ServiceMaster Restore and ServiceMaster Clean franchises nationwide. Goldshield products are EPA-approved for a wide variety of applications, including hospitals, daycares, schools, senior living facilities, gyms, salons and …
— By Mark Beeston — Why UV-C sanitizing solutions will save stores and restaurants as they reopen. COVID-19 has impacted every industry, especially restaurants and retail stores. In March, 44% of U.S. restaurants were temporarily closed and the sales rate for retail and food service declined 8.7%, the steepest since it began being tracked in 1992. Now, as lockdowns are eased throughout the country and businesses are allowed to reopen, companies are faced with a new normal that requires social distancing and constant cleaning in industries that are …
— By Jerry Dill — When it comes to choosing HVAC air distribution products, there is more than meets the eye. How often have you heard the saying “You can’t judge a book by its cover?” Plenty, I’m sure. Typically when you hear the phrase, it is in reference to people. But today it can apply universally to just about anything. The same can be said, even, about new HVAC air distribution products such as grilles, registers and diffusers. You can find supplies and returns in just about …