Berlin, N.J. — A.C. Moore has appointed Anthony Piperno as president of the arts and crafts specialty retailer. He assumed responsibilities on January 16, succeeding long-time leader and industry pioneer Pepe Piperno, who will remain actively involved in the company as chairman and CEO.
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Dublin, Ohio — The Wendy’s Company has opened its 500th international restaurant* in Guatemala City, Guatemala, by franchise organization Alimentos Corporativos Coralsa. Alimentos Corporativos Coralsa joined the Wendy’s® system in 2015 and currently operates 13 restaurants in Guatemala.
Bentonville, Ark. — Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., will close 63 club locations across the country. The company will convert up to 12 of the impacted clubs into e-commerce fulfillment centers in efforts to speed delivery of online orders.
Dunedin, Fla. — Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More®, a locally-owned, high-technology garment decorating retail franchise, has awarded 100 units in its first 10 years of franchising. The brand closed out 2017 by awarding its 100th unit and has eyes set on awarding 25 more in 2018.
Dallas — Front Burner Restaurant Group, LLC, the developer of distinctive restaurant concepts, has named Steve Shlemon as chief executive officer of Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar and Ida Claire. With a career that spans 35 years, Shlemon will lead operation strategy, menu innovation and marketing for both concepts.
Katy, Texas — Academy, Ltd. d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors, a premier sports, outdoor and lifestyle retailer, has appointed Michael Mullican as chief financial officer, effective January 10, 2018. It is a position he has held on an interim basis since September 2017.