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Walmart Outlines Growth Strategy, Unveils Next Generation Supply Chain

by Katie Lee April 10, 2023

Tampa, Fla. — Walmart Inc. kicked off its 2-day 2023 Investment Community meeting in Tampa, Fla., where leadership highlighted how the company is investing to strengthen its business through its people and an unparalleled, next generation supply chain network of stores, clubs and fulfillment centers, and driving future global growth opportunities across its omnichannel ecosystem and high value initiatives. “We are in a unique position to serve our customers and members however they want to shop, which will fuel continued growth,” says Doug McMillon, Walmart’s president and chief executive officer. …

April 10, 2023

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Let’s Pave Welcomes Vice President of Sales

by Katie Lee April 10, 2023

Oak Brook, Ill. — On April 4, Let’s Pave welcomed Chicago-based sales and marketing veteran Chris Walsh to the company as vice president of sales, reporting directly to CEO C.B. Kuzlik. As part of the executive leadership team, Walsh will help guide overall business strategy as well as directly oversee the company’s complete sales and marketing mix, including sales process and talent acquisition, business development, as well as the implementation of all enterprise-wide sales capture tools. Walsh has decades of sales and marketing experience in a variety of industries including …

April 10, 2023

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Fexa Acquires Trakref

by Katie Lee April 10, 2023

New York City — Fexa, a highly configurable facilities management enterprise SaaS platform, has acquired Trakref to deliver on its mission of helping facilities and operations teams leverage technology to drive better business outcomes. The combined company will continue to make its unique products and services available independently to customers and partners across the grocery, healthcare, financial services, data center, real estate and food services industries as they rapidly innovate to deliver new, integrated capabilities. Fexa and Trakref will continue to value and pursue extensibility with other systems, platforms and …

April 10, 2023

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Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay to Open First Restaurants in Chicago

by Katie Lee April 6, 2023

Chicago — Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay is coming to the Windy City. Intelligration Capital BB, LLC (ICBB), the licensor and franchisor company for Bobby’s Burgers, has finalized the brand’s first franchise deal to propel the brand’s footprint across the neighborhoods of Chicagoland. Notably, the multi-unit agreement is introducing the ultimate burger experience to a new market while debuting Bobby’s Burgers’ first traditional, streetside restaurant model. The openings will bring an approachable Bobby Flay dining experience to all while maintaining a menu curated using only the highest quality ingredients. Well …

April 6, 2023

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Bealls Inc. Plans Significant Retail Portfolio Rebranding

by Katie Lee April 5, 2023

Bradenton, Fla. — Bealls, Inc. plans a significant rebranding of two of its largest retail chains. The company’s 600 Bealls Outlet and Burkes Outlet locations in 23 states are uniting to become “bealls”. Changing Burkes to bealls was made possible by the Bealls Inc. acquisition of the national name rights to “Bealls” in 2020 from Stage Stores Inc. The company feels that the Outlet name is dated and can lead to misconceptions about the origin and quality of their merchandise. Bealls, Inc. also operates a retail chain that exists only in the …

April 5, 2023

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Smashburger Unveils Virtual Drive-Thru Design in Houston

by Katie Lee April 4, 2023

Denver — Smashburger, a leading fast-casual restaurant chain known for its smashed-to-order-burgers, has launched its first Virtual Drive-Thru located at the newest corporate-owned restaurant in Houston. An extension of the traditional drive-thru experience, the Virtual Drive-Thru allows customers to seamlessly place an order online or through the Smashburger app, then pull through the designated parking lane where their food will be delivered to the driver by a Smashburger team member. First introduced at the beginning of 2022, the Virtual Drive-Thru prototype, coupled with Smashburger’s refreshed kitchen design, reinforces the brand’s …

April 4, 2023

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Genesis Opens First Stand-Alone Retail Facility in California

by Katie Lee April 4, 2023

Santa Monica, Calif. — Genesis is continuing its retail expansion with the opening of Genesis Santa Monica, the brand’s fifth standalone retail facility in the U.S. and first in California. Several more U.S. locations are currently under development with additional openings planned this year. Genesis Santa Monica, located not far from Genesis Motor America’s U.S. headquarters, features an elegant showroom with an open floorplan. It also offers at-home test drives and vehicle delivery to customers’ residence or place of business. Genesis Santa Monica is owned and operated by dealer principal …

April 4, 2023

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Bruxie to Open its First Georgia Location in Athens

by Katie Lee April 4, 2023

Athens, Ga. — Bruxie, an up-and-coming Southern California-based fast-casual concept known for its waffle sandwiches, chicken tenders and custard shakes, is set to open its first Georgia restaurant this spring in the Classic City. The Athens location will operate across from the University of Georgia campus, bringing Bruxie’s cool vibe to students, faculty and locals. “Athens is home to champions, and when you win back-to-back national football titles, we will build a Bruxie in your town — with winning recipes and menu items unlike anything else,” says Brett Gibson, operating …

April 4, 2023

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Boot Barn EVP & Chief Operating Officer Plans to Retire

by Katie Lee April 3, 2023

Irvine, Calif. — Gregory V. Hackman, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Boot Barn Holdings, Inc., plans to retire later this year. He will continue with the company until his retirement date, currently estimated for June, and transition his responsibilities to other company executives. “I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Greg for his 8 years with Boot Barn,” says Jim Conroy, president and chief executive officer. “Greg joined Boot Barn as our CFO in 2015, shortly after our IPO, and continued to take on more …

April 3, 2023

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Presto Promotes 2 Executives to President and COO

by Katie Lee April 3, 2023

San Carlos, Calif. — Presto Automation Inc., one of the largest drive-thru automation technology providers in the hospitality industry, has promoted Dan Mosher to president and Xavier Casanova to chief operating officer, effective immediately. “Dan and Xavier have been key leaders at Presto and were instrumental in successfully developing and implementing Presto Voice, the industry’s most advanced drive-thru AI voice ordering platform,” says Presto’s chairman and interim CEO, Krishna Gupta. “I am delighted to partner with these two and the rest of our exceptional management team as we continue to …

April 3, 2023

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