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Jamestown, Private Developers Partner to Redevelop North Charleston Navy Yard

by Katie Lee March 31, 2021

North Charleston, S.C. — Jamestown, an Atlanta-based developer and owner of adaptive mixed-use developments around the world, has partnered with Southeast real estate developers William Cogswell and Jay Weaver to redevelop the 45-acre North Charleston Navy Yard. Decommissioned in 1996 but still home to dozens of companies, the waterfront campus will be reimagined into a 1.2 million-square-foot mixed-use neighborhood called Navy Yard Charleston. The project will add new office space, residences, shopping and dining to the nearby Park Circle neighborhood, as well as new green spaces, a concert hall and …

March 31, 2021

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Biscuitville Names New Director of IT, Enterprise Applications

by Katie Lee March 31, 2021

Greensboro, N.C. — Rusty Everhart has been hired as the director of IT, enterprise applications, at Biscuitville Fresh Southern. His primary responsibility will be to oversee all technology systems that support Biscuitville’s operations. From point-of-sale to back-end digital platforms such as business intelligence and reporting tools, he will ensure that everything is running efficiently from both a workstream and a financial return perspective. Prior to Biscuitville, Everhart garnered vast IT experience, serving in technical leadership roles in the tobacco, software engineering, furniture manufacturing, IT consulting, and telecom industries. Headquartered in …

March 31, 2021

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Dogtopia Signs 15 New Franchise Agreements in Texas; Plans to Open 50 U.S. Locations in 2021

by Katie Lee March 31, 2021

Phoenix — Dogtopia, a leading dog daycare, boarding and spa franchise with more than 150 locations open, will soon add to its 15 daycares throughout the state of Texas. With two locations under construction, the company signed agreements with three new franchisees, who committed to 15 more daycares throughout San Antonio, Houston and Corpus Christi. Accounting for San Antonio and Corpus Christi’s growth will be serial investor Deven Bhakta. He will develop seven daycares in San Antonio and an additional one in Corpus Christi. New Houston franchisees Amber Woods and Cody …

March 31, 2021

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Dunkin’ Celebrates 1,000th Next Generation Restaurant Opening

by Katie Lee March 30, 2021

Canton, Mass. — In 2018, Dunkin’s first Next Generation restaurant opened in Quincy, Mass., featuring a new design with a modern atmosphere and innovative features. Now, just 3 years later, Dunkin’ is opening its 1,000th Next Gen restaurant in Woodstock, Ga. On March 26, it hosted a small grand opening ceremony outside the new restaurant to mark the milestone. The openness, colors and materials used in the new design help create an approachable, positive and energetic environment. A front-facing bakery case is one example of the eye-catching design elements that …

March 30, 2021

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Gap Inc. Plans to Sell Janie and Jack

by Katie Lee March 29, 2021

San Francisco — Gap Inc. has entered into an agreement to sell Janie and Jack, a leader in premium children’s fashion with about 115 stores, to Go Global Retail, an investment platform in the fashion and consumer brand sector. Go Global Retail intends to acquire the entire Janie and Jack business, including the e-commerce platform, all store leases and assets. “We are thrilled to acquire an incredible brand like Janie and Jack from the Gap. Our plan is to expand the company’s digital capabilities and accelerate online growth globally,” says …

March 29, 2021

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Silver Diner to Open 19th Restaurant, First in Washington, D.C.

by Katie Lee March 29, 2021

Rockville, Md. — Silver Diner plans to open its first Silver Diner restaurant in Washington, D.C., in 2022. The 8,000-square-foot, two-story space is located next to Nationals Park. This new two-story concept will feature an updated Silver Diner restaurant on the first floor and a bar, Bar Silver, on the second floor. The 300-seat layout includes an outdoor terrace overlooking Nationals Park. Bar Silver will provide drinks and small plates while downstairs will offer dining with a menu featuring the most popular items served at Silver Diner restaurants. “This location …

March 29, 2021

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Tommy Hilfiger Appoints Global Chief Marketing Officer

by Katie Lee March 26, 2021

Amsterdam, The Netherlands — Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp., has appointed Alegra O’Hare as chief marketing officer, Tommy Hilfiger Global, effective April 12, 2021. She joins the company from Gap Inc. “Alegra’s appointment is a crucial next step in this new era for TOMMY HILFIGER,” says Avery Baker, president and chief brand officer, Tommy Hilfiger Global. “She will be a driving force in bringing our new brand vision to life through world-class creative, digital and omnichannel marketing strategies.” O’Hare brings over 25 years’ marketing experience, working with …

March 26, 2021

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Olga’s Kitchen/TEAM Schostak Names New Marketing Director

by Katie Lee March 25, 2021

Livonia, Mich. — Olga’s Kitchen, owned and operated by Livonia, Mich.-based TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR), has promoted Loredana Gianino from senior marketing manager to director of marketing. Gianino joined Olga’s Kitchen in 2011 as a marketing intern and soon after joined the Olga’s Kitchen team as the marketing coordinator. Later she became the marketing manager and senior marketing manager. “Loredana has created an impressive track record of success and made incredible contributions to the Olga’s Kitchen brand and TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants,” says Bill Angott, president and CEO at …

March 25, 2021

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MARQUE Luxury Selects Dallas for Latest Showroom Location

by Katie Lee March 24, 2021

Dallas — MARQUE Luxury, the wholesale industry’s leading provider and authority of certified pre-owned goods, has opened its Dallas area showroom “Re-Commerce Hub,” previously labeled as showrooms, at the Dallas Market Center. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring MARQUE Luxury to our network in Dallas. The Dallas Market Center is an incredible hub of activity and we look forward to connecting with our client base in this location,” says Quentin Caruana, founder and president. “MARQUE has seen what resonates with our customers. Despite any hurdles the country has collectively …

March 24, 2021

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Chipotle Accelerates Expansion Into Canada

by Katie Lee March 24, 2021

Newport Beach, Calif. — Chipotle Mexican Grill will continue its expansion into Canada with a new location in Surrey, British Columbia, that is scheduled to open on March 30. The restaurant will be Chipotle’s first new Canadian location since its Markham, Ontario, restaurant opened in October 2018. Chipotle also plans to unveil its first Canadian Chipotlane at a new restaurant opening in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, this summer. Chipotlane, the brand’s drive-thru digital order pickup lane, increases access and convenience by providing a speedy and seamless guest experience in under …

March 24, 2021

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