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Target Updates Leadership Team

by Katie Lee

Minneapolis — Target Corporation has made a number of updates to its leadership team, including the creation of a brand new role for Target: executive vice president and chief guest experience officer. “Guided by our purpose of helping all families discover the joy of everyday life and fueled by the most talented, committed team in retail, Target has experienced tremendous growth over the past 2 years,” says Brian Cornell, chairman and CEO, Target. “The updates we’re making to our leadership team reflect the size and scale of our more than …

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Canada-based OEB Breakfast Co. Makes California Debut

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Newport Beach, Calif. — OEB Breakfast Co., a popular North American breakfast concept, is opening its very first California restaurant. Located in Newport Beach at Westcliff Plaza, the newest restaurant joins 13 existing locations — one in Arizona and 12 in Canada. OEB master developers Walid Daoud and Antoine Daoud of Newport Breakfast Concepts LLC are planning to expand the concept to Irvine and other regions throughout California in the coming years. “Being an Orange County resident and knowing how much locals appreciate great food made with the best ingredients, …

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Old Navy President & CEO Departs

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San Francisco — Old Navy’s president and CEO, Nancy Green, recently exited the business. While an external search is underway, Gap Inc. CEO Sonia Syngal will work closely with the Old Navy team to lead through this transition until a new brand president is identified. “We believe in the power and potential of the Old Navy brand and the contribution it will have as we execute our Power Plan strategy and drive value creation at Gap Inc.,” says Syngal. “As we look to seize Old Navy’s potential, particularly amidst the …

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Paris Baguette Signs 43 Franchise Agreements in Q1; Plans to Open 56 New Cafes this Year

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Moonachie, N.J. — Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units across the globe, saw significant growth with its U.S.-based franchisees in 2021, signing 121 new franchise agreements among new and existing franchisees. Now, wrapping up the first quarter of 2022, the brand shows no signs of slowing down, with 43 franchise agreements signed and five openings, including in new states Michigan and Oregon, in first quarter alone. “Right now, there is a void in the high-end bakery café space,” says Mark Mele, chief development officer. “If you look …

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Albertsons and Uber Expand Partnership to Over 2,000 Stores Nationwide

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San Francisco — Uber Technologies, Inc. and Albertsons Companies, Inc. have expanded their partnership to include more than 2,000 of the grocer’s banner stores nationwide, including Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Tom Thumb, Randalls and more through Uber Eats. This expansion brings nearly 800 new locations to Uber Eats including to consumers in Connecticut, Indiana, New Hampshire, Utah, Vermont and Rhode Island for the very first time. To enable this growth, Albertsons Cos. stores are more accessible within the Uber Eats app than ever before. Now, in addition to stores being …

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Papa John’s Announces Executive Appointments and Retirement

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Atlanta — Jack Swaysland, chief operating officer of the international division of Papa John’s International, Inc., intends to retire. Amanda Clark was promoted to chief international and development officer and will now oversee international strategy in addition to her global development responsibilities. Liz Williams was also named chief international operations officer, reporting to Clark. She will assume Swaysland’s role and will be responsible for Papa John’s international markets and international team. Clark joined Papa John’s in 2020 as chief development officer, after 8 years at Taco Bell where she led …

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BJ’s Wholesale Club Launches Smaller-Format Retail Concept

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Warwick, R.I. — BJ’s Wholesale Club, a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the eastern United States, has opened BJ’s market, a new smaller-format concept club in Warwick, R.I. BJ’s market is 43,000 square feet, about half the size of a full-sized BJ’s club. BJ’s market will feature top-selling fresh foods, produce, sundries and seasonal products for members of BJ’s Wholesale club, in a convenient, efficient shopping experience. “BJ’s market will serve as an exciting new innovation lab for BJ’s Wholesale Club,” says Bill Werner, executive vice president, strategy …

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Bojangles Adds 46 Units in Q1 to Development Pipeline

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Charlotte, N.C. — Bojangles, one of the nation’s leading franchises famous for its chicken, biscuits and tea, has achieved significant growth in the first quarter of 2022, signing agreements to add 46 new units to its growing pipeline. The development includes significant expansion in Texas, growth in Virginia Beach and a multi-unit development agreement to bring Bojangles to Northern New Jersey. Additionally, Bojangles executed a trio of multi-unit agreements that will bring restaurants to Northeast Ohio; Baltimore, Md.; and Washington, D.C. “Our team is proud of what we’ve been able …

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Hudson’s Bay Names New Chief Financial Officer

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Toronto — Hudson’s Bay, the Canadian store operations under HBC, has appointed Nadira Singh as chief financial officer, effective May 2, 2022. An accomplished, performance-driven executive, Singh brings more than 15 years of experience in finance, project planning and process transformation to the retailer, with a track record of developing strategies that drive financial and operational excellence. She will report directly to Wayne Drummond, president, Hudson’s Bay. “As we evolve our stores to be destinations of discovery for our customers, I am delighted to welcome Nadira to the Hudson’s Bay …

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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Signs Agreements for 64 New Restaurants in Q1

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Wichita, Kan.— In first quarter 2022, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed six new multi-unit agreements that will bring a total of 64 new Freddy’s locations to new and existing markets. Most notably, existing Freddy’s franchisees of more than a decade, M&M Custard, inked an agreement to expand the brand’s growing footprint in Chicago with a commitment to develop 13 locations. Additionally, Freddy’s opened 11 new locations nationwide in first quarter and is on track to open over 50 locations throughout 2022. “As we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of …

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