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Pierson Commercial Promotes Premier Retail Broker to Director

by Katie Lee

Marlboro, N.J. — Pierson Commercial Real Estate, a leading commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property assignments, has promoted Robert Mackowski to the position of director, according to President Jason Pierson. The Hudson County, N.J., resident, who joined the firm in 2021, will continue to manage his diverse portfolio of retail properties while focusing on growing Pierson Commercial’s client base. Mackowski marks Pierson Commercial’s latest promotion of in-house talent as the firm continues to grow its retail-focused assignments throughout New Jersey, including the Hudson River Waterfront. …

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Craveworthy Brands Adds Sigri Indian BBQ to Restaurant Portfolio

by Katie Lee

Chicago — Craveworthy Brands, an innovative fast-casual restaurant platform company with 12 brands under its umbrella, has a new addition to its portfolio with the acquisition of Sigri Indian BBQ. Craveworthy Brands is also the parent company of Bd’s Mongolian Grill, Dirty Dough, Flat Top Grill, Genghis Grill, Krafted Burger Bar + Tap, Lucky Cat Poke Co., Pastizza Pizza & Pasta, Scramblin’ Ed’s, Soom Soom Mediterranean, The Budlong Southern Chicken and Wing It On! The company will infuse its operating procedures, marketing strategies and finance processes to optimize restaurant operations …

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GARAGE Opens its 100th U.S. Store Location

by Katie Lee

Montréal — GARAGE, a banner of Montréal-based Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI), and a leading Gen Z retailer in fashion, has opened its 100th store in the United States. The new location at Arrowhead Mall in Glendale, Ariz., marks a key milestone for the rising brand on its successful strategic expansion into the U.S. “We are very proud to offer another best-in-class shopping experience to our consumers in Arizona. This opening not only signifies an exciting moment within GARAGE’s history, but is truly a testament to the growing number of advocates …

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Pizza Hut Names New President of Pizza Hut U.S.

by Katie Lee

Plano, Texas — On May 6, Pizza Hut announced that Juan Carlos “Carl” Loredo will join the company as the president of Pizza Hut U.S., reporting to Pizza Hut division CEO Aaron Powell, effective June 3. Loredo joins Pizza Hut from Wendy’s. “Carl comes to Pizza Hut with a strong track record of positioning brands for success and delivering results in highly competitive markets. He is adept at helping brands show up in novel and authentic ways at the right intersection of customer need and culture,” says Powell. “The Pizza …

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Floor & Decor Enters New York City Market with First-Ever Flagship

by Katie Lee

Brooklyn, N.Y. — Floor & Decor, the leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, has announced its first-ever New York City store, opening on May 6, 2024. Located on the second floor at 850 3rd Ave. at Liberty Bklyn in Sunset Park, the 129,000-square-foot warehouse-format store marks the company’s first official entry into the five boroughs. “Bringing our full-sized warehouse store to New York City’s most populous borough is incredibly exciting given the limited opportunities in Brooklyn to accommodate a home improvement store of our immense …

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Fogo de Chão to Open First Oklahoma Location

by Katie Lee

Oklahoma City — Fogo de Chão, the internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil, has signed a lease agreement to open its first Oklahoma location in Oklahoma City. The new 8,439-square-foot restaurant is scheduled to open later this year at 13710 Pennsylvania Ave. in Memorial Square. “We are excited to introduce Fogo to the Oklahoma market and expand our Southwest footprint with our first restaurant in Oklahoma City,” says Barry McGowan, chief executive officer of Fogo de Chão. “Our restaurant will serve as a memorable addition to Oklahoma City’s dining scene and …

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Beyond, Inc. Makes Key Additions to Leadership Team

by Katie Lee

Midvale, Utah — Beyond, Inc., owner of online retail giants Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock and Zulily, has added and appointed several key leaders to its team, including in merchandising and marketing roles. The new additions include: • Guncha Mehta, joining as chief digital and information officer, Beyond, Inc. • Stacey Shively, joining as chief merchandising officer, Bed Bath & Beyond • Angela Minor, joining as chief marketing officer, Bed Bath & Beyond • Deb Bollom, appointed to chief merchandising officer, Overstock • Steph Whitacre, appointed to senior vice president, …

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Voodoo Brewing Company Promotes Employee Owner to CFO

by Katie Lee

Meadville, Pa. — Voodoo Brewing Company, a pioneer in the craft brewing industry, has promoted Isaiah Fitzgerald-Palacio to the position of chief financial officer (CFO). A proud employee owner, Fitzgerald-Palacio brings a wealth of financial expertise and a passion for promoting community to Voodoo Brewing Company. As CFO, he will play a pivotal role in guiding Voodoo Brewing Company’s financial strategy, fostering sustainable growth and ensuring fiscal responsibility. With over 15 years of experience in financial management and a proven track record of success, Fitzgerald-Palacio brings invaluable expertise to the …

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REI Co-op Outlines Progress on Climate Goals; Plans to Open New Texas Store this Fall

by Katie Lee

Seattle — As part of REI Co-op’s recently released 2023 Impact Report, REI has made significant progress toward reaching its aggressive climate goals, with 2023 emissions coming down 10% compared to 2022 and 6% lower than emissions in its 2019 baseline year. This year marks the first time REI is reporting a decrease in its emissions alongside an increase in revenue over its baseline year. The co-op is achieving its ultimate goal of growing its business while lowering emissions. Also in 2023, REI celebrated its 11th year of powering U.S. …

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Quest to Provide Waste, Recycling and Food Waste Diversion Services to UNFI

by Katie Lee

The Colony, Texas — Quest Resource Holding Corporation, a national leader in environmental waste and recycling solutions, has announced that its Quest Resource Management Group subsidiary has entered into an agreement with United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), the largest publicly traded wholesale distributor of health and specialty food in the United States and Canada. UNFI is North America’s premier grocery wholesaler delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded and owned brand products to more than 30,000 locations throughout North America, including natural product superstores, independent retailers, conventional supermarket chains, e-commerce …

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