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Not Up to Code

by Katie Lee

— By Scott Smith — Better understanding issues of exterior code infractions ­at retail and restaurant facilities. Retail locations often struggle with handling issues of code compliance, rightfully so as they can be challenging and lengthy to navigate. Hopefully this article can give some insight as to how to tackle and navigate through local code compliance issues. The focus will be on exterior landscaping issues to not only curtail fines but to keep your local community happy while not disrupting your core business. Many times, retail or restaurant management teams …

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CAP Hires New National Sales Executive

by Katie Lee

Salt Lake City — Commercial Asset Preservation, LLC (CAP), a Salt Lake City-based service provider established in 2009 to operate a network of independent commercial contractors throughout the United States, has hired Ryan Alford as a national sales executive. Most recently, he was a national sales executive with Midwest Gloves, Inc., the leading glove producer in the U.S. “Mr. Alford will make a significant impact on our organization and the needs of our customers,” says Marc Insul, president and COO at CAP. “His decades of sales, property management and insurance …

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LSI Industries Acquires EMI Industries, Expanding Store Fixtures and Foodservice Equipment Business

by Katie Lee

Cincinnati — LSI Industries Inc., a leading U.S. based manufacturer of commercial lighting and display solutions, has completed its acquisition of privately held EMI Industries for an all-cash purchase price of $50 million. EMI is one of the largest privately held retail fixture and food equipment companies in the North America. Florida-based EMI is an award-winning metal and millwork manufacturer of standard and customized fixtures, displays and food equipment for the convenience store, grocery and restaurant industries. For more than 40 years, EMI has worked closely with customers to develop …

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To Every Season

by Katie Lee

— By Amanda Anderson — Turn your landscaping into a reason customers keep coming back via seasonal preventative maintenance. The goal for preventative and routine landscaping is about more than the initial visual impact. At first glance, services are tailored to provide a clean and welcoming environment. Lush green grass edged neatly along sidewalks and curbs, healthy mulch beds free of weeds and filled with blooming flowers, full and neatly trimmed bushes and shrubs. A truly impactful landscaping service is going to provide down-the-road savings, with a focus on maintaining …

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ALDI Launches Checkout-Free Grocery Shopping, Powered by Grabango

by Katie Lee

Berkeley, Calif. — In partnership with ALDI, Grabango has launched ALDIgo checkout-free shopping at a Chicago-area grocery store. ALDI is the first major U.S. grocery retailer to deploy checkout-free technology in an existing, full-size store. The technology, which ALDI deployed at one suburban location, allows shoppers to skip the line and save time. “The launch of ALDIgo is a pivotal moment for the grocery industry,” says Will Glaser, CEO of Grabango. “Although more challenging, it was important to us to launch this technology in a typical store and not one …

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WAC Lighting Promotes Becky Li to President

by Katie Lee

Port Washington, N.Y. — WAC Lighting has appointed Becky Li to president, following the retirement of former president Dirk Wald. Founder Tony Wang will continue his role as chairman of WAC. Renowned for its cutting-edge architectural, decorative and landscape lighting solutions, WAC stands as a manufacturing and technology leader. “Becky has always been an integral and dedicated executive at our firm,” says Wang. “With her wealth of experience in senior executive roles and adept strategic planning skills, we are confident in her ability to lead. We look forward to watching …

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Beyond Transactions

by Katie Lee

— By Jaime Bettencourt — Creating destination stores for lasting connections. The meteoric rise of e-commerce has forced traditional brick-and-mortar retail to reckon with a new reality: physical stores must provide immersive in-store experiences. Retailers failing to integrate digital channels and offer the best of online shopping offline will struggle to stay competitive in this omnichannel environment. Major brands have learned the hard way that simply having a physical location won’t suffice, with some closing hundreds of underperforming stores because they weren’t offering customers experiences beyond mere product displays and …

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Deadline 2025

by Katie Lee

— By Ron Prager — HVAC: Major changes in the industry have arrived. There are major changes occurring in the HVAC industry and they are going to affect both HVAC contractors and end users in a significant way. We anticipate that these changes will also impact building codes, cost of construction and cost of equipment installation. Some of what is presented below is established fact and some is based on my best guess as to what we believe the impacts will be. I will identify which items fall into which …

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Total Comfort Group Promotes Christian Tunis to Client Success Manager

by Katie Lee

Eatontown, N.J. — Total Comfort Group, a national industry leader in HVAC/R, electrical and plumbing systems, has promoted Christian Tunis to client success manager. In his new role, Tunis will leverage his extensive experience and expertise to drive exceptional client satisfaction and retention as the company continues to grow nationally. A valued employee since 2018, Tunis previously served as senior account manager. “We are thrilled to promote Christian Tunis to the role of client success manager,” says Daniel Eberenz, vice president of operations. “His proven track record of leadership and …

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SMG Holdings LLC Introduces New Division: SMG HVAC

by Katie Lee

Red Bank, N.J. — SMG Holdings LLC, a pioneering provider of integrated facility management solutions, has launched SMG HVAC, a specialized division dedicated to serving the HVAC needs of multi-site retailers across North America. With an eye toward the evolving demands within the retail sector, SMG HVAC has been crafted to offer tailored HVAC services that prioritize energy efficiency, indoor air quality and seamless operations for retail chains. “The establishment of SMG HVAC marks a significant milestone in our journey,” says Shannon Prato, CEO of SMG Holdings LLC. “We understand …

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