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Walmart GoLocal Appoints Former Chief Business Officer at Shipt as its New VP

by Katie Lee October 10, 2023

Bentonville, Ark. — Walmart has named Rina Hurst as vice president of Walmart GoLocal, Walmart’s delivery service platform. Hurst joins Walmart from Shipt, where she served as chief business officer. Hurst will be responsible for the strategic direction, operations and general management of Walmart GoLocal as it continues to scale in bringing retailers of all sizes reliable, same-day delivery. “Rina brings extensive last-mile and delivery expertise and a track record of building strategic partnerships and accelerating growth. I’m thrilled to welcome Rina to the Walmart team and see the impact …

October 10, 2023

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Opened 141 New Cafes Through Q3 in 2023

by Katie Lee October 9, 2023

Atlanta — Tropical Smoothie Cafe continues to see positive growth through third quarter of 2023, opening 141 new cafes and signing 166 franchise agreements. The brand now has more than 1,335 open locations. In the third quarter alone, Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisees opened 51 new cafes. In addition to new openings in the third quarter, the brand signed 77 new franchise agreements, further strengthening the development pipeline to fuel its future growth. “I’m extremely proud of what the brand has accomplished already this year thanks to the dedication and commitment …

October 9, 2023

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Bloomie’s by Bloomingdale’s to Open in Seattle Next Month

by Katie Lee October 6, 2023

New York City — Bloomingdale’s will open a “Bloomie’s” store location in Seattle on November 2, 2023 within University Village. The smaller store concept by Bloomingdale’s provides a casual, contemporary, and highly curated experience for shoppers in the Seattle community. This will be the third Bloomie’s location to open, with the other stores located in Fairfax, Va., and Skokie, Ill. This is the brand’s first brick-and-mortar presence in the market. The 19,000-square-foot, two-floor Bloomie’s store is expertly designed with flexibility in mind, allowing Bloomie’s to adapt and meet the needs …

October 6, 2023

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Shipley Do-Nuts to Open First North Carolina Locations Next Year

by Katie Lee October 5, 2023

Houston — Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s oldest and largest do-nut brands, has signed a development deal with Charlotte, N.C.-area franchisees John and Lillian Brijeski to open the brand’s first North Carolina locations beginning in late 2024. The family plans to open three locations in the Charlotte area, starting with the first in Concord, N.C. “After trying Shipley Do-Nuts for the first time in South Carolina, we agreed they were delicious and that we needed to bring the world’s greatest do-nuts to the residents of North Carolina,” says Lillian …

October 5, 2023

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Lamps Plus Appoints Chief Executive Officer

by Katie Lee October 5, 2023

Los Angeles — Lamps Plus, a leading specialty lighting retailer, has appointed Jason Goldberger to chief executive officer, effective September 18, 2023. Co-founder Dennis Swanson will remain on the board, using his decades of experience to advise Goldberger. A well-established executive with 30 years of digital and retail experience, Goldberger brings a proven track record in brand growth and success. Having spent the majority of his career in home décor sectors, Goldberger has held CEO roles at Sur La Table, Dollar Shave Club, and Blue Nile, as well as the …

October 5, 2023

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Beans & Brews Coffeehouse Names New CEO

by Katie Lee October 5, 2023

Salt Lake City — As part of its strategy for nationwide expansion, Beans & Brews Coffeehouse is fortifying its executive team to enhance growth and franchise support with the appointment of Chad Gretzema as its chief executive officer. With nearly three decades of multi-unit food and beverage leadership experience, Gretzema brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the Beans & Brews team. Prior to this appointment, he served as the brand president of Del Taco, where he led 600 franchise and company restaurants. During his tenure with Del Taco, he …

October 5, 2023

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Food Lion’s Ongoing Sustainability Efforts Recognized by EPA’s GreenChill Program

by Katie Lee October 4, 2023

Salisbury, N.C. — Food Lion has once again earned recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its ongoing efforts to reduce refrigerant emissions across its footprint. This recognition comes from the GreenChill Program, an EPA partnership with food retailers to reduce refrigerant emissions and decrease their impact on the ozone layer and climate change. Food Lion received two recognitions including the Superior Goal Achievement for the seventh time and, for the first time, the Exceptional Goal Achievement. The Superior Goal Achievement honor is the result of Food Lion …

October 4, 2023

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Freddy’s Hits Milestone with 500th Location Opening

by Katie Lee October 4, 2023

Wichita, Kan. — Fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® has opened its 500th restaurant, located at 608 SW Wilshire Blvd, in Burleson, Texas. This milestone underscores Freddy’s accelerated growth since its inception in 2002. “As we celebrate this milestone, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of pride and gratitude. Reaching 500 locations was made possible first and foremost through the commitment of our passionate franchise partners, which we believe are the best group of franchisees in the country. Over the years we have had thousands of devoted …

October 4, 2023

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Integrated Facilities Management Pioneer NEST Releases Inaugural Social Responsibility Report

by Katie Lee October 3, 2023

Philadelphia — NEST, a pioneer of integrated facilities management, has released its inaugural Social Responsibility Report, highlighting the company’s environmental stewardship, social programming, diversity, equity, inclusion and ethics. The report revealed new impactful programs, including “Trees for ISPs,” where NEST plants a tree for select work completed through its network of 26,000 Independent Service Providers (ISPs). “We recognize that our work at NEST impacts thousands of companies, employees and the environment,” says Rob Almond, CEO of NEST. “We believe that true success means making a positive impact through every facet …

October 3, 2023

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SCHEELS Opens First Store in Arizona

by Katie Lee October 3, 2023

Santa Monica, Calif. — Macerich, one of the nation’s leading owners, operators and developers of high-quality retail and mixed-use properties in top markets, opened Arizona’s first SCHEELS at Chandler Fashion Center in suburban Phoenix on Sept. 30, 2023. In addition to 75 specialty shops set inside the popular sporting goods retailer, Chandler SCHEELS features a wide variety of fun, family-friendly entertainment including a Ferris wheel, 16,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, a wildlife mountain, Fuzziwig’s Candy Shop, Ginna’s Café, as well as arcade games and sports simulators. “SCHEELS is a fantastic fit for …

October 3, 2023

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