— By Brian Smith — The critical role of rooftop grease containment system in protecting life, property and business viability. In the retail and restaurant industries, facility management extends far beyond interior upkeep. One of the most overlooked yet essential components of operational safety and compliance is rooftop grease containment. From the perspectives of life safety, property protection, environmental responsibility and overall business health, implementing the right grease containment system is not just a best practice — it’s a necessity. Why Rooftop Grease Containment Matters Grease discharge from commercial kitchen …
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Greenville, S.C. — ServiceChannel, a leading platform for the procurement and delivery of facilities services, has introduced a new online ecosystem that offers multi-site customers and service providers access to a network of facilities management tools, services and solution providers. The ServiceChannel Partner Ecosystem contains a vetted directory of the company’s strategic partners and their offerings. Current members of the ecosystem include partners in key areas such as remote monitoring (IoT), field service management, asset collection, facilities management consulting, payment solutions and technology implementation. “We’re deeply committed to investing in …
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— By Cassie Keeler — Case study: How The Battery Atlanta™ renovated its restrooms to be more durable and well-functioning. The Battery Atlanta™ is a bustling and unprecedented entertainment experience situated alongside Truist Park — a haven for baseball fans. Spanning 2.25 million square feet, The Battery Atlanta combines numerous restaurants, stores, parks and entertainment venues and is open to the public 365 days a year, not just on game days. The Challenge The design team was tasked with transforming a parking manager’s office and two unisex restrooms into a …
— Interview with John Wright — R&R: Where are you based, and how long has Salto been operating? John Wright: Salto, along with Gantner and Vintia, comprise SALTO WECOSYSTEM. Salto develops world-class hardware and networked, cloud and mobile access control platforms. With global headquarters in Spain, and North America headquarters in the Atlanta area, Salto is used daily by 40 million users in over 40,000 installations via 8.1 million access points. Salto has been providing access control solutions since 2001. R&R: What is your name and title? How long have …
San Francisco — Simbe has partnered with Universal Cold Store (Prime Markets), a leading grocery retail chain in Saudi Arabia, with the introduction of its autonomous robot, Tally. This first-of-its-kind implementation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is expected to enhance inventory management, improve pricing accuracy and elevate the customer experience across select Prime Markets locations, establishing them as pioneers in retail technology adoption within the region. Traditionally, store teams spend up to 30 hours per week manually taking inventory, a tedious task that’s inherently prone to human error. Recent …
Saginaw, Mich. — Duro-Last®, a member of Holcim Solutions and Products US LLC, has named several key leadership promotions and organizational enhancements aimed at fostering innovation, optimizing operations, supporting long term growth and creating more opportunity for their valued contractor partners. “Our contractors are at the heart of everything we do, and these leadership updates further enhance our ability to support their success,” says Darren Schulz, president of Duro-Last. “By evolving our structure and investing in strong leadership, we’re ensuring we remain at the forefront of the industry — offering …
— Interview with Jaron Srain — R&R: Where are you based and how long has Rose Paving been in business? Jaron Srain: Rose Paving, headquartered in the greater Chicago area, was founded in 1974 as a paving and sealcoating company serving the south side of Chicago. Over the past 50 years, we’ve grown significantly, expanding to 35 offices across the country through strategic growth and a dedication to quality service. R&R: What is your name and title, and how long have you been with Rose Paving? Srain: Jaron Srain, president …
Northbrook, Ill. — Going-Out-of-Business sales are in progress at Forever 21, a leading fashion retailer, following the U.S. operating company F21 OpCo’s recent bankruptcy filing. The liquidation sales are happening both in-store and online. Hilco Consumer-Retail is managing these sales in a joint venture with Gordon Brothers and SB360. All inventory is significantly discounted, offering savings of up to 60% off the lowest marked prices. Gift cards are accepted through April 15, 2025. Store fixtures and equipment are also available for purchase. “Stores are fully stocked, and fresh inventory …
Atlanta — NCR Voyix Corporation, a leading global provider of digital commerce solutions, has appointed Nick East as its new chief product officer, effective immediately. In this key executive leadership position, East will oversee product innovation and marketing across the company’s broad technology product portfolio. “Nick’s achievements in driving innovation uniquely position him to lead our product team as we focus on delivering leading products and features to meet our customers’ needs,” says Jim Kelly, NCR Voyix’s chief executive officer. “Nick has the right experience to ensure product remains at …
Petco Partners with TerraCycle to Launch First-Ever National Trade-In and Recycling Event
San Diego — In mid-March, Petco launched its first-ever national trade-in and recycling event in partnership with TerraCycle, an international leader in sustainability solutions, including giving hard-to-recycle materials a new life. In honor of Global Recycling Day on March 18 and just in time for annual spring cleaning, Petco is helping pet parents recycle their dogs’ old collars, leashes and harnesses for an upgrade and a safer, more comfortable fit. For a limited time, pet parents can bring old dog collars, leashes or harnesses into Petco locations nationwide for responsible …