Norcross, Ga. — As Halco Lighting continues to focus on sales growth in its C&I channel, exploring and executing breakthrough sales strategies, the company has hired Dennis Picklesimer as its new vice president, C&I sales, effective May 29, 2018.
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Boston — B.GOOD, which offers great tasting, locally sourced burgers, bowls, salads and smoothies, has appointed Chris Fuqua as the company’s new chief executive officer. He assumes day-to-day leadership of the company following more than 8 years at Dunkin’ Brands, where he served in a variety of leadership roles including marketing, operations, supply chain and strategy.
Mooresville, N.C. — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has named Marvin R. Ellison as president and CEO, effective July 2, 2018. He will also join Lowe’s board of directors at that time. Ellison succeeds Robert A. Niblock, who previously announced his intention to retire. The Lowe’s board has also appointed Richard W. Dreiling, a director of Lowe’s since 2012, as chairman, effective July 2, 2018.
Alexandria, Va. — Fransmart, the leading global franchise developer behind the explosive growth of The Halal Guys and Five Guys Burgers & Fries, has brought on industry veteran Michael D’Arezzo. As part of the Fransmart team, D’Arezzo will assist Fransmart’s founder and president, Dan Rowe, in developing and growing the company’s existing portfolio of emerging restaurant brands.
Cincinnati — Macy’s, Inc. has appointed Paula A. Price as chief financial officer, effective July 9, 2018. She will succeed Karen Hoguet, who plans to retire at the end of the 2018 fiscal year. Hoguet will remain with Macy’s in an advisory role until February 2, 2019.