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Books-A-Million Promotes E-Commerce Division Business Leader

by Katie Lee

Birmingham, Ala. — Books-A-Million executive Pete Zophy has been promoted to senior vice president of e-commerce for the company. In his 6 years serving as the industry-leading book retailer’s vice president of e-commerce, Zophy has driven exponential growth of the company’s online division. Zophy leverages more than 20 years of experience in the omnichannel retail environment as an expert in digital marketing, brand enhancement, database management and online development. “Pete’s creative approach to online marketing and strategic planning have made him an invaluable asset to Books-A-Million, and I am delighted …

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TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants Promotes 5 Team Members in Operations & Facilities

by Katie Lee

Livonia, Mich. — TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) has promoted five team members to vice president and senior director roles. The promotions include Barb Pasciak, vice president of operations, QSR; Jeremy Braswell, vice president of operations, Applebee’s; Brent Keyes, senior director of operations, Applebee’s; Jeff Pittel, director of operational services, Applebee’s and brand leader, MOD Pizza; and Brian Thompson, senior director of facilities. “We are thrilled to recognize these five team members for their incredible commitment, work ethic and exceptional results,” says Bill Angott, president and CEO of TEAM Schostak …

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German Doner Kebab Appoints New Franchise Director

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Glasgow, UK — German Doner Kebab has appointed Mark Treptow as its new franchise director for the USA and Canada as the brand builds on its ambitious international growth plans. He joins the growing restaurant from Fransmart. Treptow is the former senior director of development at Fransmart, where he was responsible for the franchise expansion of high-performing brands such as Five Guys Burgers, Qdoba, The Halal Guys and Freshii. Treptow has over 25 years of sales experience in franchise development and financial services and has been instrumental in the management …

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Red Lobster CEO to Resign

by Katie Lee

Orlando, Fla. — Red Lobster® CEO Kelli Valade plans to resign from her position on April 15. Red Lobster will immediately begin a search for a successor. Valade joined Red Lobster in August 2021. Under her leadership, she has created a new strategic framework and go-forward plan with a focus on the core guest and the need for value, as well as built out the executive team, adding the newly-created roles of chief marketing officer and chief information officer and recruiting a new chief financial officer. “Red Lobster is a …

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The Save Mart Companies Names Executive Chairman

by Katie Lee

Modesto, Calif. — The Save Mart Companies and Kingswood Capital Management, LP have named Shane Sampson as executive chairman of the California-based, regional grocery retailer. Sampson is a fourth-generation grocer who brings nearly four decades of experience to The Save Mart Companies in building brands, implementing innovative marketing and merchandising programs, and leading strategic operations. Most recently, he served as Albertsons Companies’ chief marketing and merchandising officer. He was instrumental in driving Albertsons’ merchandising strategy during a period of monumental growth during which he oversaw significant development and innovation of …

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Starbucks Founder Howard Schultz Takes the Helm as CEO

by Katie Lee

Seattle — On April 4, Starbucks Corporation marked the return of founder Howard Schultz as chief executive officer and as a director on the company’s board. The news follows the retirement of Kevin Johnson, former president and CEO, who spent 13 years with the company, including the last 5 years as CEO. In an early morning letter, Schultz shared with all company stakeholders a vision and invitation to join in the reimagination of the company he built, one with a storied history and an enduring mission to inspire and nurture …

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Hibbett Promotes Supply Chain & Merchandising Veterans to SVP

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Birmingham, Ala. — Hibbett, Inc., which operates nearly 1,100 Hibbett and City Gear stores nationwide, has promoted two industry veterans to the senior vice president level. Mike McAbee has been promoted from vice president, supply chain & store development to senior vice president, supply chain & store development, and Stephani Smith has been promoted from vice president/general merchandising manager of women’s to senior vice president, merchandising. “I am proud to announce the promotions of two key contributors from our supply chain and merchandising teams,” says Jared Briskin, executive vice president, …

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City Facilities Management Partners with Mogul to Diversify Workforce

by Katie Lee

New York — Mogul, Inc., a disruptor in the HR tech and executive recruiting industry, has signed a deal with City Facilities Management, a growing provider of end-to-end facilities management services. The Jacksonville, Fla.-based FM company has experienced record growth since 2016, and will use Mogul’s Talent Acquisition Platform to attract, source and hire top, diverse talent. “We believe diversity is the key to our success, and Mogul’s unique platform will allow us to source and hire better and more diverse candidates than ever before,” says Michelle Rodriguez, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, …

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Restaurant Technologies Adds to Senior Leadership Team

by Katie Lee

Minneapolis — Restaurant Technologies has named two new executive placements as the company accelerates its growth to support new and existing commercial partnerships. Andy Dulka and Mike St. Clair join Restaurant Technologies, the top provider of foodservice cooking oil and hood and flue management solutions, with over 35 years of combined senior leadership experience. As chief information officer, Dulka will oversee the continued development of innovative, scalable and secure technologies for all of Restaurant Technologies. Previously, Dulka was the chief information officer at Starkey Hearing Technologies. Preceding Starkey, Dulka served …

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Express Appoints New Senior Vice President and CFO

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Columbus, Ohio — Fashion apparel retailer Express, Inc. has appointed Jason Judd as the company’s senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective April 4th. He joins Express from Big Lots and will report to CEO Tim Baxter. “I am pleased to welcome Jason to Express, Inc.,” says Baxter. “He is a seasoned, well rounded and accomplished financial executive with a proven track record of delivering results. His experience across industries and companies, combined with his passion for retail makes him a terrific complement to our extraordinary leadership team, and …

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