Los Gatos, Calif. — BrightSign, LLC®, a global market leader in digital signage, has formed a collaboration with Rockbot to update digital signage networks in the Johnny Rockets chain of American diner-themed hamburger restaurants.
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Commerce, Calif. — As part of its aggressive growth plan, Smart & Final, one of the longest continuously-operating food retailers in the U.S., has opened 33 Smart & Final Extra! stores in California. The locations, which were acquired in December 2015, were previously operated under the Haggen banner.
Atlanta — Tropical Smoothie Café has appointed Barry Schnur as chief financial and administrative officer. In addition to his roles leading the company’s fiscal functions and day-to-day operations, Schnur will play a significant role in developing and implementing technology initiatives for the franchise system.
Minneapolis — Target Corporation has hired Mark Tritton as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. In addition, Jason Goldberger will assume the newly created role of chief digital officer and president of Target.com. Both Tritton and Goldberger will report to Target’s chairman and CEO, Brian Cornell, effective June 5, 2016.
Charlotte, N.C. — Northwood Retail, LLC has expanded its North Carolina presence with the addition of a leasing and management office in Charlotte. The regional office will oversee operations at Blakeney, Blakeney Crossing and Latta Arcade in Charlotte, N.C., as well as support the leasing activity for Waverly Place in Cary, N.C. and Freshfields Village in Kiawah Island, S.C.
New York City — Natural French beauty retailer L’OCCITANE en Provence opened its fifth flagship store on May 16, 2016 in Disney Springs, a new waterfront district for shopping, dining and entertainment at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Dallas — Smoothie Factory and Gold’s Gym, both Dallas-based companies, have entered into an agreement to test several Smoothie Factory locations inside select Gold’s Gym® locations. The first Gold’s Gym Smoothie Factory opened in Cedar Park, Texas, in February 2016. The second location is now open in Richardson, Texas, and a third location is slated for later this summer.