Saginaw, Mich. — This fall, long-time independent sales representative Don Morris retired from Duro-Last, Inc. after 36 years of dedicated service and support. His career was integral to the growth of Duro-Last products and services.
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Chicago — Englewood Construction has begun construction on two Outback Steakhouse restaurants in Illinois, and has recently completed an Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Utah. The national general contractor has also completed a new Trader Joe’s in Iowa (pictured here), and started interior remodeling projects for three test kitchens and training facilities for US Foods in California, Arizona and Maryland.
Glendale, Calif. — Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar® has promoted Kevin Carroll, a restaurant operator with nearly three decades of experience, to senior vice president, chief operations officer, reporting directly to John Cywinski, president, Applebee’s.
Indianapolis — Athletic retailer The Finish Line, Inc. will open its revamped Los Angeles flagship store in the Del Amo Fashion Center on November 10, 2017. The updated retail space features a fresh design concept that highlights key product offerings from brand partners and new digital display integrations.
South Deerfield, Mass. — Home fragrance expert Yankee Candle opened its first-ever experiential pop-up shop, CandlePower by Yankee Candle, in New York City on November 9, 2017. Open until January 3, 2018 in SoHo, the 5,340-square-foot store features 10 immersive exhibits to ignite the senses through scent, sight, sound and touch.
Westlake, Ohio — Quaker Steak & Lube® has promoted Bruce Lane to vice president of operations and franchise services. Lane joined the company earlier this year as vice president of franchise services and has been a fundamental part of TA Restaurant Group’s ongoing plans to reinvigorate the 43-year-old brand and grow Quaker Steak & Lube into a nationally recognized concept through franchising.
Dubai — Cole Haan, an iconic American lifestyle accessories brand and retailer of premium men’s and women’s footwear and accessories, has unveiled its newly refurbished flagship store at Dubai Mall in the United Arab Emirates. At approximately 2,283 square feet, this location is the second largest Cole Haan store worldwide.
Dubai — ODG, an award-winning global retail consultancy agency, has appointed Robin Rossi as senior interior designer. He will be responsible for bringing innovation, creativity and value-creation to the diverse projects being implemented by the agency within the Middle East and the rest of the world.