Plano, Texas — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has hired Colin Dougherty, a senior executive with more than 25 years of finance experience, to join the company on Sept. 23, 2019 as senior vice president, finance, reporting to Bill Wafford, chief financial officer. Dougherty will be responsible for leading finance strategy, operations and financial planning and analysis. “I look forward to welcoming Colin to JCPenney to support our focus on returning the company to sustainable and profitable growth,” says Wafford. “His significant retail and transformation expertise make him an excellent …
Dallas — Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has named Jessica Wescott as chief financial officer. She previously served as the executive vice president of finance for the Baja-inspired franchise. Wescott began her career in wealth management before moving into the franchising world and working her way up to vice president of development and finance with MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes. In January 2018, Wescott was named executive vice president of Finance at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, where she oversaw many aspects of financial operations, as well as marketing and technology strategies, and fed …
Chicago — General contractor Summit Design + Build, LLC recently completed the buildout of a luxury watch boutique and gallery at 11 E. Walton St. in Chicago for Burdeen’s Jewelry. Located within the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in the historic Gold Coast neighborhood, a well established shopping destination, the concept features three prestige international watch brands each with their own exclusive retail space all under one roof. A trusted family jeweler and Chicago go-to for luxury pieces, and certified vendor, Burdeen’s Jewelry hosts A. Lange & Söhne, IWC Schaffhausen and Panerai …
— Interview with Bennett Van Wert — R&R: Where are you based and how long has the company been in business? Bennett Van Wert: DWM Comprehensive Facility Solutions is a 22-year-old company with offices in Latham, New York, and Orlando, Florida. R&R: What trades/services do you offer retailers and restaurants? Van Wert: DWM is a full-service facility solutions company that specializes inside the box. Under our three divisions (Facilities Maintenance, Construction & Renovation, and Water Filtration), we handle anything from day-to-day break-fix items, preventive maintenance programs and water filtration …
Hauppauge, N.Y. — On September 5, 2019, BOSS Facility Services Inc. opened its new corporate headquarters. The company moved from a 7,500-square-foot office into a new 31,000-square-foot facility. BOSS FSI, which specializes in facility maintenance, management and construction, has invested over $5 million to purchase and renovate the building at 60 Adams Ave. in Hauppauge, N.Y. The move to Hauppauge will allow the company to more than double its current workforce while keeping its roots firmly planted on Long Island. The Hauppauge expansion has allowed the firm to establish a …
Atlanta — Erik Hess joins the Moe’s Southwest Grill® brand with more than 25 years of global experience in the food and beverage industry. Hess will be leading as president of the Moe’s brand, a fast-casual Mexican concept with more than 725 operating units, where he will oversee franchise and company operations, marketing, supply chain and product innovation. Previously, Hess spent 25 years at McDonald’s Corporation in a wide variety of senior leadership positions responsible for product development, innovating the customer experience, strategy and insights, restaurant development among many other …
Toronto — Le Tote, a fashion rental subscription service, has agreed to buy Hudson’s Bay Co.’s (HBC) Lord + Taylor brand for $100 million. Le Tote will pay Toronto-based HBC $75 million in cash upon closing as well as a promissory note of $25 million, payable after 2 years. In addition, HBC will receive an equity stake in Le Tote, two seats on the company’s board of directors and certain rights as a minority shareholder. Le Tote will assume responsibility of Lord + Taylor’s 38 stores, digital channels and inventory. …
New Albany, Miss. — Master-Bilt®, manufacturer and supplier of a full line of commercial refrigeration equipment, has named Steve Gill as vice president of sales, effective September 3, 2019, reporting directly to Kevin Fink, president of Standex Refrigerated Solutions Group. In his new role, Gill will develop and implement strategies for sales growth at Master-Bilt. As an active member of the leadership team, Gill will work with core leaders to help drive group level initiatives. He will be instrumental in sales funnel management and key account planning. “We are thrilled …
Sacramento, Calif. — Round Table Pizza® has reopened its first location to undergo a complete redesign to embody Round Table’s recently updated logo and brand identity: “Pizza Royalty.” The Round Table store, located at 398 Florin Rd. in Sacramento, Calif., is the first location in the 440-unit system to undergo a full renovation that will dramatically upgrade the dine-in experience to create a store that reflects the same passion Round Table puts into its pizza. “Pizza Royalty,” which was announced earlier this year, reinforces Round Table Pizza’s iconic legacy and demonstrates a commitment to …
Dallas — Neiman Marcus Group has appointed Lana Todorovich to as president and chief merchandising officer. She will be responsible for driving the brand’s innovative merchandising offerings which are a key component of its strategic plan. Todorovich joins Neiman Marcus from Ralph Lauren. Todorovich, who will report to Neiman Marcus Group CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck, is expected to be a key leader in Neiman Marcus Group’s transformation strategy, moving to a more customer-centric organization by creating a new and engaging luxury retail experience for the global customer. “Lana is a …