Louisville, Ky. — Yum! Brands, Inc. has promoted David Gibbs to president and chief operating officer, reporting to CEO Greg Creed. Gibbs, a 29-year veteran of the company, has served as president and chief financial officer for the last 2 years.
FAO Schwarz, which has stood for experience for over 150 years, returns to New York with a new flagship store.
New Pig stays in the leak-and-spill lane so it can hyper-focus solutions and mitigate an increasingly litigious culture. By Lynn Peisner Leaks and spills create dangerous conditions. Dangerous conditions can cause injuries. Injuries can lead to litigation and bad press. Businesses and industries avoid this problematic chain reaction, maintain their good reputations and provide clean, safe environments by calling on New Pig. Based in Tipton, Pennsylvania, New Pig serves the United States (and its federal government) as well as more than 100 other countries providing solutions such as spill kits, …
East Rutherford, N.J. — Hudson Group, a leader in North American travel retail, has won new business at Indianapolis International Airport (IND), bringing national brands and unique retail concepts to the Hoosier state. The 10-year contract, which is part of the airport’s concessions refresh program, includes nine stores and nearly 9,000 incremental square feet.
Philadelphia — With successful 2018 openings in four states, Saladworks, the healthy, fast-casual franchise, will continue to expand its national footprint to new and existing states in 2019. With 10 new stores committed to by new and existing franchisees in 2018, the expanding brand is on target to open 17 locations in 2019. Stores will open in Rhode Island, Colorado, Ohio, Virginia, California, Minnesota and Arkansas.
Latham, N.Y. — DWM Water Filtration has promoted Dovie Wood to water filtration specialist. She joined DWM in 2016 as a customer service coordinator. Her commitment to clients coupled with her mechanical background has resulted in outstanding results for DWM’s clients.
Columbus, Ohio — David Kornberg, chief executive officer of Express, Inc., a leading fashion apparel retailer, has departed. Effective January 22, 2019, Kornberg vacated his positions as CEO, president and a member of the board of directors. Kornberg will remain employed by the company through February 21, 2019. The board of directors has appointed Matthew Moellering as interim CEO and interim president until a permanent CEO and president is appointed.
Chicago — SMS Assist has promoted Marc Shiffman to president. One of the company’s earliest employees — instrumental to its years of rapid growth and market leadership — Shiffman will assume the role immediately and continue as the company’s chief financial officer.
Fort Wayne, Ind. — CoreLife Eatery, an active lifestyle restaurant offering a variety of greens, grains and broth-based dishes, will soon hit a major milestone by opening its 50th location. The brand will open in Fort Wayne, Ind., for the first time on January 31, 2019. This is the fifth Indiana location for the fast-growing brand.
Chicago — On January 2, 2019, Cushman & Wakefield completed its acquisition of Quality Solutions, Inc. (QSI). This acquisition will expand Cushman & Wakefield’s facilities management capabilities and coverage across North American markets by leveraging QSI’s strong supply chain of 50,000+ qualified suppliers and 75+ facilities trades. Cushman & Wakefield’s intention to acquire QSI was previously announced in November 2018.