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Boot Barn to Open 52 New Stores Next Year

by Katie Lee

Irvine, Calif. — Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. opened 10 new stores during its fiscal year second quarter alone, bringing its total store count to 371, and plans to open 52 stores next year. “I am pleased with our second quarter results which included solid sales growth, merchandise margin expansion and earnings achievement which was at the high end of our guidance range,” says Jim Conroy, president and chief executive officer. “We opened 10 new stores in the quarter and continue to be encouraged by the new store performance across the …

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Berry AI Welcomes New Member of Leadership Team

by Katie Lee

Lewes, Del. — Berry AI, a leading provider of AI camera solutions for the QSR industry, has appointed Eric Marchant as the newest member of its leadership team, as its U.S. vice president of business. This addition comes as Berry AI experiences unprecedented growth in response to the surging demand for AI camera adoption within the QSR sector, aimed at enhancing the speed of service. In 2023, the quick-service restaurant industry witnessed a rapid surge in demand for advanced AI camera solutions, as businesses sought to optimize their operational efficiency …

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JOANN Releases Corporate Responsibility Impact Report

by Katie Lee

Hudson, Ohio — JOANN Inc., the nation’s category leader in sewing and fabrics with one of the largest arts and crafts offerings, has released a report outlining the company’s Corporate Responsibility results for fiscal year 2023. The report highlights the company’s impact across its EVERGREEN Strategic Pillars: • Creating an environment where all team members can be their authentic selves and contribute at the highest level; • Minimizing carbon footprint by taking action throughout JOANN and supplier operations; • Powering reusability with customers to tie environmental responsibility to a greater …

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Pink Taco Appoints Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee

New York City — Pink Taco has appointed David E. Miller as chief operating officer. Miller brings almost two decades of leadership experience with other renowned brands, including Hard Rock, Carmine’s, City Winery, Joe’s Crab Shack and Virgil’s Real BBQ. In his new role, Miller will oversee operational strategy, financial management, quality control and human resources for Pink Taco. In the near term, he will spearhead the ongoing growth of Pink Taco’s flagship location in Times Square, New York City, as well as four other nationwide locations. He also will …

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Christy Sports Adds CEO, Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Merchandising Officer

by Katie Lee

Lakewood, Colo. — Christy Sports, a premier outdoor retailer and service provider, has added three members of the executive leadership team. Pete LaBore joins as chief executive officer, Danielle Quatrochi as chief marketing officer and Mimi Nuelle as chief merchandising officer. “We are thrilled to have Pete, Danielle and Mimi join the Christy Sports team,” says Dan Galpern, a partner at TZP Group, an investor in Christy Sports. “Pete’s vision, passion for building customer experience and collaborative team culture made him the perfect choice as the new CEO. We look …

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Duro-Last Roofing Promotes 2 Key Leaders

by Katie Lee

Saginaw, Mich. — Duro-Last, a member of Holcim Building Envelope, has promoted Molly Gehrls to director of national accounts and Troy Jenison to director of sales, western district. “Molly and Troy have spent many years building strong relationships within the roofing industry and are invaluable assets to Duro-Last’s continued growth,” says Jason Dark, Duro-Last’s vice president of sales. “Molly has been a leader in our National Accounts department for a long time and she has made it her passion to ensure the team continues to thrive. “Troy has an unwavering commitment …

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Scooter’s Coffee Names Next CEO

by Katie Lee

Omaha, Neb. — Scooter’s Coffee has appointed Joe Thornton as its next chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Thornton currently serves as the company’s president and will succeed Todd Graeve, who will retire after serving as CEO since 2016 and after nearly two decades in the Scooter’s coffee business. “Joe has been a blessing for our business since joining as president. He’s an exceptionally experienced leader in the restaurant, franchise and retail industry, and I know Joe is the right leader for us in our next acceleration of growth,” …

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Sprouts Farmers Market Appoints Chief Financial Officer

by Katie Lee

Phoenix — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., a fast-growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the U.S., has appointed Curtis Valentine as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Valentine is currently Sprouts’ senior vice president of finance and will succeed Lawrence (“Chip”) Molloy, who plans to retire from the CFO position at the end of 2023. “We are delighted to elevate Curtis from our deep bench of finance talent to be our chief financial officer,” says Jack Sinclair, chief executive officer of Sprouts. “Curtis and Chip have …

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Jack in the Box Opens its First Restaurant in Kentucky

by Katie Lee

San Diego — Jack in the Box Inc. has opened its newest location in the Louisville, Ky., market, the brand’s first ever entry into the state of Kentucky. This opening represents the brand’s second new market entry in the past 3 months, joining Salt Lake City. The new location features the brand’s innovative CRAVED image, which includes a new restaurant image package with bold colors and signage. With its first location open, Jack in the Box has additional locations planned throughout Louisville for future development. “We’re pleased to announce the …

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Walmart to Reopen 117 Remodeled Stores Across U.S. on Nov. 3

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Bentonville, Ark. — On Nov. 3, Walmart will reopen 117 stores nationwide, the largest single-day rollout of re-grand openings in company history. The re-grand opening projects represent more than half a billion dollars in capital investments across 30 states. Walmart plans to continue modernizing its stores across the country in 2024. “We’re investing more than $9 billion over a 2-year period to upgrade and modernize more than 1,400 of our stores across the U.S.,” says John Furner, chief executive officer of Walmart U.S. “With nearly 90% of the U.S. population …

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