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ITW Food Equipment Group Appoints New VP of US FEG Dealer Sales Organization

by Katie Lee

Glenview, Ill. — ITW Food Equipment Group has appointed Ray Peden as its new vice president of U.S. FEG dealer sales organization. He will lead the ITW FEG dealer sales team in generating organic growth by providing dealer support and strengthening partner relationships, as well as maintaining a critical focus on key customers. Peden and the sales team will also be responsible for driving growth through their product application expertise across the ITW FEG premium brands, including Hobart, Traulsen, Baxter, Vulcan and Wolf. “We are excited to welcome Ray to …

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Matternet Pilots Drone Delivery in L.A. With Dave’s Hot Chicken

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — Matternet, the developer of the world’s leading urban drone delivery system, is partnering with Dave’s Hot Chicken to launch a drone delivery pilot, a first for the fast-casual leader. The service will debut in Northridge, a Los Angeles suburb, where eligible residents will be able to order Dave’s Hot Chicken through the Dave’s app and receive it directly to their homes via Matternet’s autonomous M2 drones — arriving hot, fresh and fast. “Each day, more than 10 million food deliveries move through our cities in 2-ton cars, …

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Blain’s Farm & Fleet to Transform Supply Chain Operations with RELEX

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Blain’s Farm & Fleet, the most trusted name in Midwestern retail, has selected RELEX Solutions, a leading provider of unified supply chain and retail planning technology, to improve its forecasting, allocation and replenishment operations. Blain’s will boost efficiency and enhance customer experience across its distribution center and 45 stores with RELEX. This initiative will bring together delivery, advisory and industry experience from Logic, part of Accenture, with the RELEX AI-driven technology. As Blain’s Farm & Fleet continues to expand and to evolving consumer expectations, it saw the need …

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Navigating the New Reality

by Katie Lee

— By Candise Shanbron, Esq.—  How retailers and restaurateurs can prepare for increasing natural disasters and insurance challenges. In recent years, weather patterns across the United States have become increasingly erratic and severe. Over just the past year, nearly every region of the country has experienced some form of extreme weather event — be it hurricanes, tornadoes, hailstorms, floods, wildfires or other wind-related catastrophes. No geographical area seems immune, and all signs point toward a continued increase in the frequency and severity of these natural disasters. For those in the …

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Groucho’s Deli Partners with Square Across 30+ Locations

by Katie Lee

Columbia, S.C. — Groucho’s Deli, a South Carolina-based sandwich shop with an 84-year legacy, has chosen Square’s comprehensive commerce platform to power its operations across more than 30 locations. By leveraging Square’s integrated hardware, software and partner ecosystem, Groucho’s is unifying its operations, streamlining service and preparing for its next phase of franchise expansion — without losing the neighborhood hospitality that has defined the brand for generations. “As we look toward our next phase of growth, we needed a technology partner that could unify our operations across corporate and franchise …

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Protection Before Inspection

by Katie Lee

— By Tom Dawson — Rooftop grease should not be out of sight, out of mind. For restaurant operators, inspections are a regular part of doing business. McDonald’s owner/operators have discovered that proper rooftop grease containment is a critical factor in ensuring top scores for their Running Great Restaurant (RGR) inspections. McDonald’s owner/operators and other leading restaurant brands understand that every inspection point is important. Careful preparation across all parts of the operation is essential for achieving high scores. From general roof cleanliness to safety, McDonald’s owner/operators share how their …

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Streamlining Retail Projects

by Katie Lee

— By Andrew Brister, AIA — How as-built consulting and technology drive faster, profitable store openings. Retailers managing large property portfolios face growing complexity — tight timelines, overlapping projects and pressure to hit grand opening dates. To stay ahead, many are embracing advanced as-built consulting powered by technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM), laser scanning, mobile mapping and virtual tours. When integrated early in the pre-design and design phases, these tools help reduce uncertainty, align stakeholders and streamline execution. The result: faster, more efficient rollouts with fewer surprises. Managing Multiple …

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Everon Names Vice President, National Accounts Installation

by Katie Lee

Irving, Texas — Everon, a leading security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions, has promoted Carson Clemons to vice president, national accounts installation. With 13 years of combined operational and sales experience in the security industry as senior manager, operational excellence and senior director, national accounts for Everon, Clemons brings proven leadership to this new role. He will oversee the company’s centralized project and program management teams within the National Accounts and Integrated Solutions departments. His expertise in operational excellence will be critical …

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IFCO Opens New Supply Chain Service Facility in Texas

by Katie Lee

Tampa, Fla. — IFCO, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, has opened its newest service center in Mesquite, Texas, near Dallas. A purpose-built facility in North America, the Dallas Service Center advances IFCO’s mission to create smarter, safer and more sustainable supply chains for fresh foods across the region. The opening comes at a pivotal time, as growing demand for reusable packaging solutions, increased fresh food shipments, and rising safety and sustainability standards made expanding IFCO’s service center footprint a strategic imperative. After extensive market analysis and site alignment, IFCO …

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Vixxo Facility Solutions: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee

— Interview with CJ Jernigan — R&R: Where are you based? How long have you been in business? CJ Jernigan: Vixxo Facility Solutions is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has been in the FM industry since 1980 through the merger of several companies. Vixxo brings decades of expertise in delivering proactive, scalable solutions for multi-site facilities across North America. We help our clients spend less and stress less, one work order at a time. R&R: What is your name and title? Jernigan: I’m CJ Jernigan, president of Vixxo, with over …

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