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Biscuitville Names New Director of IT, Enterprise Applications

by Katie Lee March 31, 2021

Greensboro, N.C. — Rusty Everhart has been hired as the director of IT, enterprise applications, at Biscuitville Fresh Southern. His primary responsibility will be to oversee all technology systems that support Biscuitville’s operations. From point-of-sale to back-end digital platforms such as business intelligence and reporting tools, he will ensure that everything is running efficiently from both a workstream and a financial return perspective. Prior to Biscuitville, Everhart garnered vast IT experience, serving in technical leadership roles in the tobacco, software engineering, furniture manufacturing, IT consulting, and telecom industries. Headquartered in …

March 31, 2021

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Tommy Hilfiger Appoints Global Chief Marketing Officer

by Katie Lee March 26, 2021

Amsterdam, The Netherlands — Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp., has appointed Alegra O’Hare as chief marketing officer, Tommy Hilfiger Global, effective April 12, 2021. She joins the company from Gap Inc. “Alegra’s appointment is a crucial next step in this new era for TOMMY HILFIGER,” says Avery Baker, president and chief brand officer, Tommy Hilfiger Global. “She will be a driving force in bringing our new brand vision to life through world-class creative, digital and omnichannel marketing strategies.” O’Hare brings over 25 years’ marketing experience, working with …

March 26, 2021

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Olga’s Kitchen/TEAM Schostak Names New Marketing Director

by Katie Lee March 25, 2021

Livonia, Mich. — Olga’s Kitchen, owned and operated by Livonia, Mich.-based TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR), has promoted Loredana Gianino from senior marketing manager to director of marketing. Gianino joined Olga’s Kitchen in 2011 as a marketing intern and soon after joined the Olga’s Kitchen team as the marketing coordinator. Later she became the marketing manager and senior marketing manager. “Loredana has created an impressive track record of success and made incredible contributions to the Olga’s Kitchen brand and TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants,” says Bill Angott, president and CEO at …

March 25, 2021

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NewGround Promotes Director of Construction

by Katie Lee March 24, 2021

Chesterfield, Mo. — NewGround, a St. Louis-based innovative architecture, design and project management firm, has promoted Eric Preuss to director of construction. In his new position, Preuss will be relocating to Hawaii to manage headquarters projects for HFS Federal Credit Union and Maui County Federal Credit Union. The move will allow Preuss to provide local leadership in the Hawaii market, and expand opportunities in NewGround’s commitment to drive new design and build business within the Hawaiian Islands. NewGround has a Honolulu regional office and utilizes on-island staff to manage each …

March 24, 2021

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Ulta Beauty Plans CEO Transition; Also Promotes Internally to COO Position

by Katie Lee March 15, 2021

Bolingbrook, Ill. — Ulta Beauty plans leadership changes to drive continuity and continued momentum, all effective in June. Dave Kimbell, president, will succeed Mary Dillon as chief executive officer and will be nominated to stand for election to the company’s board of directors at the 2021 annual stockholders meeting. Dillon will transition to the role of executive chair of the board of directors. Kecia Steelman, currently chief store operations officer, will be elevated to the role of chief operating officer. “It has been the honor of my career to lead …

March 15, 2021

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Biscuitville Promotes Three Executives Internally

by Katie Lee March 11, 2021

Greensboro, N.C. — McKinley Greer, Jenna Hiera and Jasmine Daniels have taken on new roles at the beginning of the year at Biscuitville Fresh Southern. Greer has been named guest analytics manager at Biscuitville. She joined the company’s marketing team in October 2018 as a guest analytics specialist. Previously, she was a part of the Biscuitville operations team and served in various other roles throughout the company. Greer handles all guest analytic information as well as leads all demographic research. She also provides guidance to the culinary operations team. Hiera …

March 11, 2021

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Macy’s Makes Changes to Senior Leadership Team

by Katie Lee March 10, 2021

New York City — Macy’s, Inc. plans some changes to its senior leadership team. Aligned with the company’s recently updated Polaris growth strategy, these changes to increase agility and efficiencies include: John Harper, chief operations officer, will depart on August 1, 2021. Subsequently, the role of chief operations officer will be eliminated. With the elimination of the COO role, Marc Mastronardi, chief stores officer, and Dennis Mullahy, chief supply chain officer, will report to Jeff Gennette, chairman and chief executive officer. Laura Miller has been appointed chief information officer, effective …

March 10, 2021

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William S. Taubman Promoted to President & COO of The Taubman Company LLC

by Katie Lee March 4, 2021

Bloomfield Hills, Mich. — The Taubman Company LLC has promoted William S. Taubman to president of the company; he will also retain his role as chief operating officer. Taubman will continue to report to Robert S. Taubman, chairman and chief executive officer, while leading the company’s development, center operations, leasing and strategic communications functions. “Billy grew up in our business and is a creative, extremely well-respected thought leader within the retail real estate industry,” says Robert Taubman. “He has deep and productive relationships throughout retailing, and particularly with our luxury …

March 4, 2021

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Biscuitville Names New Vice President, Supply Chain

by Katie Lee February 24, 2021

Greensboro, N.C. — Larry Williams has been named vice president, supply chain at Biscuitville Fresh Southern. Beginning his career with Biscuitville in 1986 as a warehouse worker and delivery driver, Williams has held roles as Biscuitville’s distribution center manager and also supply chain director before his promotion to vice president. Williams oversees Biscuitville’s self-distribution system, which is a rarity in the quick-service restaurant industry. From the company’s local warehouse space in Graham, N.C., Biscuitville sources all 63 of its locations without the use of any outside distributors. “Self-distribution allows us …

February 24, 2021

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TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants Promotes VP, Real Estate and Development

by Katie Lee February 24, 2021

Livonia, Mich. — TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) has promoted Tom Gergich from director of real estate to vice president of real estate and development. Gergich began his career with TSFR in 2015 to direct, manage and execute the organization’s restaurant real estate activities. He has over 25 years of experience in site development, surveying and construction, and sale/retail brokerage, including 10 years as area real estate manager for McDonald’s Corporation. “Tom is an exceptional leader who has the experience, vision and acumen to guide our real estate and development …

February 24, 2021

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