Warren, Mich. — For the first time in 57 years, the Midwest’s Number 1 furniture retailer, Art Van Furniture, is expanding west of the Mississippi with two new stores planned for Iowa. Located in Coralville and Cedar Falls, Iowa, the new stores will officially open on July 14, 2016.
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Los Angeles — Umami Burger has partnered with Japan-based Medeiros Holdings Co., Ltd., to open 10 Umami Burger restaurants across Japan over the next 5 years. The agreement is Umami Burger’s first expansion outside the United States. The first restaurant is expected to open in Tokyo by the end of 2016 with future locations to follow in Kanagawa, Osaka, Aichi, Hyogo, Kyoto and Fukuoko prefectures.
Costa Mesa, Calif. — El Pollo Loco, a leading fire-grilled chicken chain, has signed a franchise development deal with new franchise partner PLM Restaurants L.C., which will open six new restaurants by August 2019 in the Tucson, Ariz., area. In addition, PLM Restaurants has also completed the acquisition of two existing El Pollo Loco restaurants in the Tucson market.
San Diego — On June 10, 2016 at the 11th Annual San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) Energy Showcase event, Petco was honored by SDG&E for its remarkable results in energy efficiency and conservation. Petco, a leading specialty retailer of premium pet food, supplies and services, was awarded a Grand Energy Champion Award for its dedication to energy sustainability at its national support center located in San Diego.
Albany, N.Y. — Bruce Kenison has been named national sales director at G&G LED, a leading manufacturer of wet location lighting. He is responsible for continuing the company’s growth in the car wash, food processing and manufacturing industries, while expanding relationships and creating new business opportunities within the transportation, agricultural, warehousing and facilities management marketplaces.
Boucherville, Quebec (Canada) — Lowe’s Canada has formed its new leadership team positioned to help drive Lowe’s Canadian business strategy by leading a new operating model focused on growth. This model will help Lowe’s Canada deliver better customer experiences in each segment and market it serves.