Atlanta — FOCUS Brands® has promoted Paul Macaluso to president of McAlister’s Deli®, a leading fast-casual restaurant chain.
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New York City — Todd Snyder opened the doors of his Manhattan store on December 6, 2016 on Madison Square Park North. The location will offer Todd Snyder apparel alongside curated selections from partners including: Champion, Timex, Mackintosh, Globe Trotter, Tricker’s and Alden.
New York City — Hunter Roberts Construction Group has promoted Shane Skennonto, formerly safety director of the Philadelphia office, to director of safety. In this new role, Skennonto will oversee company-wide health and safety initiatives in Hunter Roberts’ New York, Newark and Philadelphia offices, as well as on jobsites in the surrounding counties and states.
Charlotte, N.C. — Bojangles’, Inc. has signed a new multi-unit development agreement with Bo Forever, LLC of Yardley, Pa., which will open four new Bojangles’ restaurants over the next 4 years in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania to potentially include locations in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and Quakertown, Pa.
Hoffman Estates, Ill. — Steven T. Mnuchin has informed Sears Holdings Corporation that he has decided to step down from the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. President-elect Donald J. Trump recently announced his intent to nominate Mnuchin as Secretary of the United States Department of Treasury.
Seattle — Kevin Johnson, president and chief operating officer of Starbucks Corporation and a 7-year member of the Starbucks board of directors, will assume the role and responsibilities of president and chief executive officer, effective April 3, 2017.
New York City — Luxury jewelry brand John Hardy has debuted its first U.S. flagship, situated in New York’s Soho neighborhood. The brand’s foray into retail comes amid a full brand transformation under CEO Robert Hanson. The company plans a limited number of retail boutiques in key cities globally.