Charlotte, N.C. — Dr. Ilham Kadri has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Diversey. Dr. Kadri will be responsible for establishing Diversey as a standalone business and leading it to realize its full potential as a global leader in the hygiene and cleaning industry.
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Atlanta — The Local Pizzaiolo, a new Neapolitan-inspired pizzeria, is opening four locations across Atlanta. Italy native and globally acclaimed Neapolitan Pizza Master Giulio Adriani will serve as the Master Pizzaiolo and will train the ‘local pizzaioli’ who will maintain quality and taste at the individual restaurants.
Stratham, N.H. — On August 3, 2017, global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland opened its first specialty concept store: The Timberland Tree Lab. Located in the King of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, Pa., the experiential Tree Lab features carefully curated product collections and brand stories in a gallery-style setting that will completely change every 6 weeks.
Boston — With eight existing locations, including six in Massachusetts and two in New Hampshire, 110 Grill looks to bring at least four additional locations by the end of 2017 and six in 2018. This accelerated growth is a testament to its “scratch kitchen” approach, upscale-casual concept and integration within communities.
Dallas — The Gents Place, a lifestyle club bringing men’s grooming to the next level, has signed a new franchise development agreement, further expanding its presence throughout the state of Texas, to now include the brand’s corporate flagship of San Antonio.
Through $1.3 Billion JV Acquisition, Starbucks Will Operate All Starbucks Stores in Mainland China
by Katie Lee
Seattle — Starbucks Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 50% share of its East China (East China JV) business from joint venture partners, Uni-President Enterprises Corporation (UPEC) and President Chain Store Corporation (PCSC) for approximately $1.3 billion in cash consideration in the largest single acquisition in the company’s history.
San Francisco — Sprint continues to expand its presence and investment in Northern California with plans to add more than 300 new jobs and 43 new retail locations throughout the area by the end of 2017. The new jobs will include a combination of retail, operations and technical experts. Currently, Sprint operates more than 170 branded retail locations throughout the Northern California region.