Boise, Idaho — Albertsons Companies has promoted Mike Withers, current president of the Jewel-Osco division, to executive vice president, retail operations, for Albertsons Companies.
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Pasadena, Calif. — Dog Haus, the celebrated Pasadena, Calif-based gourmet hot dog, sausage and burger concept, has signed a development agreement with American Development Partners which will include the construction of over 300 new Dog Haus franchise locations in 12 states over the next 7 years.
Rockville, Md. — What could be said 20 years ago is even truer today: The U.S. food retailing business has never been more competitive. According to The Future of Food Retailing: Value Grocery Shopping in the U.S., a brand new report by market research firm Packaged Facts, there are a number of trends that are putting pressure on food retailers of all stripes, from supermarkets whose bread and butter is groceries to supercenters and drugstores for which food is a smaller but still crucial part of the product mix.
Pittsburgh — Giant Eagle has achieved chain-wide recognition for its implementation of Manomet’s Grocery Stewardship Certification (GSC) program. Manomet is a sustainability non-profit. The GSC recognizes the company’s commitment to incorporating operational sustainability best practices in stores, reducing its environmental impact and saving resources.
North Palm Beach, Fla., and Philadelphia — BurgerFi, one of the nation’s fastest growing, all-natural “better burger” restaurant concepts, has signed a franchise agreement with Philadelphia-based Aramark. The global dining services partner will operate BurgerFi’s first college campus location at Temple University in Philadelphia.
Boise, Idaho — Albertsons Companies has promoted its executive vice president and chief operating officer, Wayne Denningham, to president and chief operating officer for Albertsons Companies. Bob Miller remains chairman and CEO, a role he has held since April 2015.
Oakland, N.J. — Amerlux has appointed Toby Boyd to vice president of exterior sales. Boyd will be responsible for overseeing the sales and specifications of the firm’s exterior lighting fixtures. He will report directly to Ted des Enfants, vice president of commercial sales.
Chicago — All American Facility Maintenance (AAFM) has been recognized by Philips Lighting as National Supplier of the Year for 4 consecutive years. AAFM is one of the industry’s leading facility management companies. AAFM’s goal is to use its facility maintenance expertise combined with straightforward communication that achieves the desired results for every project or service call.