Toronto — Sears Canada Inc. has appointed Becky Penrice as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Penrice has been senior vice president and interim chief operating officer since February 1, 2016. Prior to that, Penrice was senior vice president, human resources and information technology.
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London — After the Regent Street flagship re-fit in 2015, Timberland keeps its focus on London by connecting brand and consumer in unique spaces where heritage, craftsmanship and innovation merge to deliver a full Timberland experience. Located at 158 Oxford St., this is the brand’s sixth London store.
Jackson, Miss. — Fast-casual Newk’s Eatery will open its centennial restaurant in Lake Charles, La., on April 4 — the first Newk’s franchise location for Southeast Restaurant Group, a veteran operator of franchise and independent restaurants, and the third restaurant nationwide to feature Newk’s “Generation 2” restaurant design.
DeWitt, Mich. — In the national retail maintenance industry, competitors come and go, but for the past 39 years, DENTCO has been running a slow but steady race. The company has experienced its second consecutive year-over sales increase of 20%, allowing it the ability to reinvest in its people, processes and technology.
San Diego — Petco has added two key leaders, hiring Jodi Watson as senior vice president, Petco Direct; and Spencer Insolia as vice president, Petco, and president, Doctors Foster & Smith. The company has also named John Carcasi as senior vice president, supply chain & merchandise planning, expanding his previous role to encompass all supply chain and inventory related activity across the company.
Nashville, Tenn. — Captain D’s LLC, the leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, has hired Keith Davis to join its executive team as CFO. Davis will be responsible for the development and execution of financial strategies to support the company’s business plans, while also leading the finance and IT departments.
Moorestown, N.J. — Judd P. Tirnauer, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Destination Maternity Corporation, the world’s leading maternity apparel retailer, plans to depart the company to take a senior leadership role with a private specialty retailer. He had been with the company for 15 years.
Tampa, Fla. — World of Beer, the Tampa, Fla.-based craft tavern concept featuring 550+ craft and international beers, has signed a franchise agreement to expand internationally for the first time. The new tavern will be located in Shanghai, China, and is slated to open in the second quarter of 2016. Franchisee Cong Yin and his two partners plan to open at least three locations in Shanghai over the next 3 years.
Dublin, Calif. — Ross Stores recently opened 22 Ross Dress for Less® and six dd’s DISCOUNTS® stores across 15 states in February and March. These new locations are part of the company’s 2016 expansion plans to add approximately 70 Ross and 20 dd’s DISCOUNTS locations throughout the year.