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Changing Your Stripes

by Katie Lee August 14, 2024

— By Jack Child — How to choose a contractor for your parking lot striping project. Your parking lot is your welcome mat for your business. Maybe the lines are getting pretty faded. Or, maybe you’ve been tagged with a violation from the city or Fire Marshal for a code violation for improper or inadequate pavement markings. Poor or improper markings are a legal liability that should not be overlooked. It’s time to get new paint on the ground. Who do you call? The following is for those who really …

August 14, 2024

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Budderfly Acquires Sunverge’s Distributed Energy Resource Management Platform

by Katie Lee August 14, 2024

Shelton, Conn. — Budderfly, a preferred sustainability partner for commercial businesses with repeatable footprints, has acquired a grid-edge distributed energy resource management system (DERMS) from Sunverge Energy. Former Sunverge employees with decades of DERMS and energy market experience will join Budderfly’s growing team of almost 400 employees. Using Sunverge’s technology, Budderfly can aggregate distributed energy resources (DERS) across its sites, positioning it to create virtual power plants (VPPs) capable of providing flexibility to the grid, increasing resiliency for customers and growing new revenue streams. With greater control over its energy …

August 14, 2024

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Analyzing Your Assets

by Katie Lee August 8, 2024

— By Lindsey Walker — Why asset tracking software is good for your restaurant business. Operating a foodservice or restaurant business involves managing various appliances, each essential for daily tasks like cooking and refrigeration. Integrating these appliances into a system that gathers data for decision-making can be time-consuming. The Internet of Things (IoT) offers a solution by utilizing appliance data to optimize property management and enhance business performance with real-time insights. From ensuring customer satisfaction to maintaining quality standards, running a restaurant or café requires careful attention to detail to …

August 8, 2024

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Vixxo Acquires Third-Party Vendor Managed Site Maintenance Business from Cushman & Wakefield

by Katie Lee August 7, 2024

Scottsdale, Ariz. — Vixxo, a market-leading, tech-enabled facilities maintenance company, is expanding its platform with the acquisition of Cushman & Wakefield’s third-party multi-site vendor managed site maintenance business (CWFS), formerly known as Quality Solutions, Inc. (QSI), based in Wichita, Kan. This transaction expands Vixxo’s presence and capabilities in the facilities maintenance industry and marks a significant milestone in its expansion strategy. “This is a pivotal milestone for Vixxo as we execute our vision of perfecting facility operations for the world’s best brands,” says Jim Reavey, president and CEO of Vixxo. …

August 7, 2024

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Diverzify Unveils New Name and Refreshed Branding for National Accounts Group

by Katie Lee August 2, 2024

Atlanta — Diverzify, the country’s largest commercial flooring and interior services provider, has rebranded its national accounts division from Collaborative Turnkey Solutions (CTS) to Diverzify National Accounts (DNA). This strategic shift underscores Diverzify’s commitment to providing streamlined solutions to large-scale clients with national portfolios. DNA specializes in managing multi-location commercial flooring projects and renovations tailored to various sectors, including senior housing, early childhood, banking, retail and more. DNA leverages an expansive network of over 65 Diverzify-owned locations and more than 7,500 materials experts, trained installers and surface care technicians. “The …

August 2, 2024

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Sustainable Retail

by Katie Lee July 30, 2024

— By Andy Anderson — The business case for prioritizing environmental responsibility. While the retail industry plays an indispensable role in our society, bringing valuable — and often essential — products and services to consumers, and serving as a major source of employment and economic growth, it also takes a significant toll on the environment. In fact, the industry accounts for roughly 25% of global emissions, with much of these emissions occurring in the retail value chain. From the energy-intensive demands of brick-and-mortar stores to the packaging and transportation waste …

July 30, 2024

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Saks COO to Become CEO of Online HVAC and Industrial Retailer Voomi Supply

by Katie Lee July 26, 2024

Philadelphia — Voomi Supply, a fast-growing e-commerce retailer of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and industrial supplies, has named RJ Cilley as its new chief executive officer. Cilley’s appointment at Voomi marks a significant milestone for the company as it continues to expand its market presence and technological capabilities. Cilley previously served as the chief operating officer at Saks, where he was an integral part of the executive leadership team; while at Saks, he significantly contributed to the re-platforming of www.Saks.com, the launch of its marketplace and spearheading significant advancements through the …

July 26, 2024

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PAR Punchh® and Yumpingo® Partner to Elevate Customer Experience for Restaurants

by Katie Lee July 26, 2024

New Hartford, N.Y. — Yumpingo®, a leader in customer experience services for restaurants, has forged a partnership with ParTech, Inc. and PAR’s leading loyalty solution, PAR Punchh®. Together, they aim to transform customer experiences, enhance loyalty and drive growth through innovative platform integration. By combining Punchh’s loyalty solutions with Yumpingo’s customer experience management, restaurant brands gain powerful tools to engage guests and deliver exceptional service. “By merging our loyalty solutions with Yumpingo’s real-time guest feedback, we empower brands to deliver deeply personalized and impactful experiences that not only enhance customer …

July 26, 2024

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Total Comfort Group Hires Three New Executives

by Hayden Spiess July 24, 2024

Eatontown, N.J. — New Jersey-based HVAC, electrical and plumbing services provider Total Comfort Group (TCG) has completed three new hires at the executive level. Jana Coyle, Christopher Soto and Timothy Bruton have joined the company as senior business development manager, northeast service manager and manager of strategic partnerships, respectively. Coyle’s tenure in the industry includes experience in facility maintenance, construction and remodeling services, with business-to-business (B2B) sales experience in Fortune 500 companies. Soto, overseeing comprehensive operations throughout the Northeast region in his new role, will focus on responsive service, streamlined maintenance …

July 24, 2024

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PremiStar Hires New Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee July 11, 2024

Deerfield, Ill. — PremiStar, a leader in commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing and building automation services, has hired John Eberhardt III as chief operating officer. In this role, he will lead the company’s strategy for platform-wide value creation and delivery across the organization, including all operational activities to support PremiStar’s national growth strategies. “I am excited to welcome John to the PremiStar senior leadership team,” says Joe Kirmser, CEO of PremiStar. “Over the past three decades, he has proven himself as a transformational leader who excels in aligning and motivating …

July 11, 2024

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