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Vestar to Manage Vista Commons Near Las Vegas

by Katie Lee

Las Vegas — Vestar, a Phoenix-based privately held shopping center owner and manager, will provide comprehensive management services for Vista Commons, a 100,000-square-foot grocery-anchored shopping center located in the West Summerlin area of Las Vegas. Vestar, which will offer property management as well as construction management, will manage Vista Commons on behalf of an institutional client, for whom it manages nearly 3.5 million square feet. Vista Commons is 100% occupied with a diverse mix of tenants including Albertsons, Wells Fargo, State Farm, Subway, Bank of America and Dunkin Donuts. The …

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PJ’s Coffee to Expand in Atlanta Area with 12 New Stores

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — With a commitment to bringing the authentic taste of New Orleans to coffee enthusiasts nationwide, PJ’s Coffee is paving the way in the Atlanta metropolitan area with 12 locations in development to open in the next 7 years. “Our expansion into Atlanta represents a game-changing opportunity to share PJ’s unique flavors with a vibrant community that values Southern hospitality and exceptional coffee,” says Lory Schwartz, franchise development manager of PJ’s Coffee. “The city’s dynamic economy, strong coffee culture and affinity for innovation make it the perfect place for …

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Toys”R”Us, Babies”R”Us to Make Latin America/Caribbean Debut with Flagship Stores in Panama

by Katie Lee

New York City — WHP Global, the parent company of Toys”R”Us, has partnered with Cotton Candy International to bring the Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us brands to Latin America and the Caribbean for the first time. Under the agreement, Cotton Candy International will open the first Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us flagship stores in Panama in 2025, with plans for additional standalone Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us stores to follow across the region. The expansion into Latin America and the Caribbean marks a significant milestone in the Toys”R”Us global growth strategy, following recent successful launches in …

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Duffy’s Sports Grill Promotes President to CEO

by Katie Lee

Lake Worth, Fla. — The Florida-based, family-owned restaurant group, Duffy’s Sports Grill, has promoted Joe Webb to chief executive officer. Having served as president for the past 5 years, Webb has played a pivotal role in the brand’s continued success and commitment to excellence. “We are extremely proud of our legacy and being part of the fabric of our Florida communities,” says Geri Emmett, part of the company’s ownership group. “With Joe at the helm, we are confident that Duffy’s Sports Grill will continue to be a leader in food, …

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Ahold Delhaize USA Promotes EVP, Retail Operations, to President of Food Lion

by Katie Lee

Salisbury, N.C. — Ahold Delhaize USA has announced that Food Lion executive Greg Finchum, currently executive vice president, retail operations, will assume the role of president, in May 2025. The appointment comes after Meg Ham, president, Food Lion, announced that she will retire in May 2025. Finchum joined Food Lion in 1989 and has been in his current role for more than a decade. “We are excited to have Greg, a talented retail operator at heart, step into this role,” says JJ Fleeman, CEO, Ahold Delhaize USA. “Greg has held …

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Betco to Acquire Environmental Management Assets from BiOWiSH Technologies

by Katie Lee

Bowling Green, Ohio — Specialty chemical and equipment manufacturer Betco® Corporation has entered into a binding acquisition agreement for key environmental management intellectual property and clients from BiOWiSH Technologies, Inc., serving the hydrocarbon remediation, odor control, waste management, surface and wastewater treatment industries. This acquisition, pending customary closing conditions and adjustments, marks Betco’s third in the bioaugmentation space under its wholly owned subsidiary, EnviroZyme®. As a world leader in microbial biotechnology, EnviroZyme specializes in end-to-end manufacturing of sustainable solutions for diverse environmental, water and waste treatment applications. Headquartered in Cincinnati, …

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Voodoo Brewing Co. Opens First Georgia Brewpub

by Katie Lee

Roswell, Ga. — Voodoo Brewing Co. continues its rapid growth with the grand opening of its newest location in Roswell, Ga. This marks the 24th Voodoo Brewing Co. brewpub and the brand’s first entry into the Georgia market, opening Dec. 14 on Mansell Road in Roswell. “This is just the next step in our growth plans,” says Matteo Rachocki, CEO of Voodoo Brewing Co. “We are pumped to be expanding in Georgia.” As it continues to take hold of its place in the $115 billion U.S. beer market, Voodoo Brewing …

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J.Jill President and CEO to Retire

by Katie Lee

Quincy, Mass. — Claire Spofford, president and chief executive officer of J.Jill, Inc., a premier omnichannel retailer and nationally recognized women’s apparel brand, has decided to retire after a distinguished career in the retail space. J.Jill has retained an executive search firm to assist in identifying her successor. Spofford is expected to remain in her current role until April 2025 and will work closely with the executive team and the board of directors to ensure a seamless transition. She was appointed CEO in February 2021. “Under Claire’s leadership, J.Jill has …

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Chick-fil-A to Develop $100 Million Distribution Facility Near Cincinnati

by Katie Lee

Elsmere, Ky. — Chick-fil-A Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A Inc. that handles the restaurant chain’s logistics and warehousing, has announced plans for a new, $100 million distribution facility in Elsmere, roughly 10 miles outside Cincinnati in Northern Kentucky. Upon completion, the 270,000-square-foot development will be situated on a 28-acre site within 10 miles of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Construction of the facility is currently underway, with the distribution center expected to be operational in 2026. According to a press release issued by the office of Kentucky Gov. Andy …

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Albertsons Terminates Merger Agreement; Files Lawsuit Against Kroger

by Katie Lee

Boise, Idaho — Albertsons Companies, Inc. has terminated its merger agreement with Kroger after the U.S. District Court in Oregon and the King County Superior Court for the State of Washington issued injunctions with respect to the proposed merger on Dec. 10, 2024. This termination entitles Albertsons to an immediate $600 million termination fee and removes contractual constraints on Albertsons’ ability to pursue other strategic opportunities. “Given the recent federal and state court decisions to block our proposed merger with Kroger, we have made the difficult decision to terminate the …

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