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Dollar General Opens First Montana Store

by Katie Lee

Goodlettsville, Tenn. — On Sept. 30, 2023, Dollar General marked a major milestone as it celebrated the grand opening of its first store in Montana. With the addition of the Columbia Falls store, DG now serves all 48 continental U.S. states. “Today marks an exciting milestone in our history as we extend our ability to provide customers with convenient and affordable access to household essentials throughout all 48 continental states,” says Steve Deckard, Dollar General’s executive vice president of growth and emerging markets. “As America’s general store, we believe each …

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Topgolf Enters New England with Opening of Rhode Island Venue

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf will open its first Rhode Island venue on Friday, Oct. 6. Roughly 5 miles from downtown Providence, Topgolf Rhode Island is located at 120 Sockanosset Cross Rd. in the city of Cranston. This will be Topgolf’s first venue in Rhode Island and first in New England overall. The opening of Topgolf Rhode Island will mark the company’s 81st outdoor venue in the U.S. and 91st globally. “The opening of our Rhode Island venue is a huge milestone for us as it marks our …

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WHP Global Plans Toys”R”Us® Expansion Nationwide Beginning in 2024

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New York City — WHP Global, parent company of Toys”R”Us®, unveils bold new plans for the expansion of the iconic toy brand. The company has partnered with Go! Retail Group to roll out Toys”R”Us flagship stores nationwide in the U.S. beginning in 2024. In addition, WHP is set to bring Toys”R”Us to the travel industry with a new retail experience for airports and cruise ships.  The first Toys”R”Us airport store will open in November at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport through a partnership with Duty Free Americas. “The Toys”R”Us brand is …

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Eataly Appoints New CEO North America

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New York City — Eataly, the international Italian restaurant and retail group, has appointed Tommaso Brusò as the new CEO of North America, effective Oct. 2, 2023. Tommaso Brusò joins from Colourful Standard (part of RTG Group), the sustainable essentials clothing brand, where he was Group CEO. He was previously global COO for Benetton Group, where he spent a significant period of time in the U.S. Prior to that, he was CEO of Diesel North America from 2013-2017, CEO of Furla Americas from 2008-2013, and CEO of Fedon for the …

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President of Smart & Final Retires

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — Chedraui USA, the fourth largest grocery retailer in California and parent company for El Super, Smart & Final and Fiesta Mart stores, has announced the retirement of Smart & Final’s president, Scott Drew, effective Sept. 29, 2023. Drew began his career in the industry more than four decades ago as a grocery clerk. He joined Smart & Final in 2010, leading the organization with a steadfast commitment to Smart & Final’s core values and a profound dedication to the personal and professional growth of the company’s associates. …

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Scooter’s Coffee Opens 700th Drive-Thru Location

by Katie Lee

Elkhart, Ind. — Scooter’s Coffee®, best known for its fast drive-thru and specialty coffee, is opening its 700th unit, located at 616 W. Bristol Street, Elkhart, Ind. The new location is part of the company’s new strategic growth phase in the Midwest and nationwide. “Opening our 700th location and celebrating this milestone with the great community in Elkhart is really exciting for Scooter’s Coffee,” says Joe Thornton, president of Scooter’s Coffee. “We look forward to sharing our amazing brand and love for all things coffee to new customers.” The drive-thru …

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Shoe Carnival Promotes Chief Accounting Officer to CFO

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Evansville, Ind. — Shoe Carnival, Inc., a leading retailer of footwear and accessories for the family, has named Patrick Edwards as the company’s senior vice president, chief financial officer, secretary and treasurer. Edwards had served as chief accounting officer and secretary since 2021 and had served as vice president and controller since he joined the company in 2019. Prior to joining Shoe Carnival, Edwards served in increasing roles of responsibility in finance and accounting during his 18-year career with Vectren Corporation, a publicly traded utility holding company, including serving as …

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Runit Systems Introduces Next-Level Features in its POS for Specialty Retailers

by Katie Lee

New York City — Runit Systems, a leading provider of innovative retail management systems, has released Sellit 6.0, its newest POS module, which includes features designed to revolutionize the retail experience. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, these features reinforce Runit’s commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions for the apparel, footwear, sporting goods and luxury retail sectors. The new module ensures uninterrupted sales operations even during internet outages. This safeguard empowers retailers to maintain seamless operations, granting access to critical functions like inventory management, customer receipt histories …

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FAT Brands Acquires Smokey Bones Barbecue Chain for $30 Million

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Los Angeles — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. has acquired the Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill restaurant chain from an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. The $30 million acquisition marks the company’s first foray into barbecue and expands FAT Brands’ portfolio of polished dining chains, which currently includes Twin Peaks. The purchase is expected to bring 61 new corporate locations under FAT Brands’ umbrella. “We continue to be selective and opportunistic in our acquisition strategy, targeting brands that are both scalable and synergistic with our existing platform,” …

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Wawa Plans to Build at Least 40 Stores Across Kentucky Markets

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Wawa, Pa. — Wawa, a privately held, family-owned chain of more than 1,000 convenience retail stores currently operating in six states and Washington, D.C., plans to expand into the state of Kentucky for the first time, with 40 new stores across various markets. The approximately 40 stores across the region are projected to open over the next 8-10 years with the first groundbreakings beginning in mid-2024. So far, Wawa has more than 15 sites under contract across Boone, Bullitt, Fayette, Hardin, Jefferson, Jessamine, Oldham, Scott, Shelby and Warren counties, Ky. …

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