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Watterson Appoints New Chief Growth Officer

by Katie Lee October 13, 2022

Schaumburg, Ill. — Watterson has appointed Lisa M. Fry to chief growth officer. As a global business leader with more than 25 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Fry specializes in business strategy, facilities management and enterprise client solutions. Fry brings with her the expertise from international real estate giants CBRE and Cushman & Wakefield, where she held global executive and senior management roles. “My goal will be to build upon Watterson’s great foundation and assist in shaping the strategy of the company for the future,” says …

October 13, 2022

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ChargeFUZE Mobile Phone Charging Stations to Roll Out in Westfield Shopping Centers

by Katie Lee October 7, 2022

Los Angeles — chargeFUZE will scale its innovative and autonomous out-of-home mobile phone charging stations into Westfield shopping centers in the U.S. The initiative is part of an effort to ensure that Westfield guests have the best experience possible and can take advantage of all digital and tech-forward initiatives onsite. chargeFUZE’s portable charging network is being rolled out across Westfield’s US shopping centers, allowing guests to charge their devices while ‘on the go.’ chargeFUZE’s technology will enable Westfield visitors to remain untethered and to charge any device from the comfort …

October 7, 2022

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Tibbs Paving Appoints Chief Executive Officer

by Katie Lee October 4, 2022

Manassas, Va. — Tibbs Paving, a commercial paving company based in Manassas, Va., has hired Mark McKain as its CEO. McKain brings multiple areas of key expertise to lead the company. He has a background in engineering and law, specializing in commercial and construction matters. His career experience includes working as a civil engineer, and serving in general counsel and senior management positions for several well-known engineering and construction companies. In his role at Tibbs Paving, McKain is responsible for the management of: Strategic Planning Profit and Loss Positioning the …

October 4, 2022

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Parts Town LLC Awarded Equipment Vendor of the Year by International Dairy Queen

by Katie Lee September 30, 2022

Addison, Ill. — Parts Town LLC, the technology innovator and market-leading distributor of OEM foodservice equipment parts, has been named Equipment Vendor of the Year by International Dairy Queen Inc. (IDQ), the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), franchisor of the DQ® restaurant system. The award was presented at DQ Supply Chain Summit 2022 on September 22 by Jim Holl, director, equipment innovation and operations at ADQ. “Parts Town consistently exemplifies what it means to be an outstanding vendor, delivering personalized customer service that our franchisees can count …

September 30, 2022

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Facility Stair Safety

by Katie Lee September 29, 2022

— By Del Williams — More effectively preventing slips and falls on high-traffic stairs. New, high-tech epoxy formulation offers longer lasting traction, visual warnings at tread edges, and a tactile element to prevent slip-and-falls more effectively in high-traffic areas. In commercial facilities across the country, the most common technique for preventing slip-and-fall accidents on stairs is the application of non-skid adhesive tapes or epoxy coatings embedded with aggregate. The appeal of this approach is that untrained personnel can quickly and easily apply the protection. However, for high traffic stairways, …

September 29, 2022

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Boston Retail Solutions Hires Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee September 23, 2022

Vero Beach, Fla. — Boston Retail Solutions (formerly known as Boston Barricade) has hired Randy Ahlm as its new chief operating officer (COO). He will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations to help the company navigate what it expects to be a significant growth phase. “I’m thrilled to join the incredible team at Boston Retail Solutions. I am passionate about helping companies achieve their strategic vision by building great teams and effective processes that can scale. BRS is a leader in the retail construction and graphics space, and I …

September 23, 2022

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LGC Expands Footprint to Meet Client Employment Needs

by Katie Lee September 22, 2022

Indianapolis — LGC, a national staffing company with offices in over 40 cities, has expanded its national footprint, adding staffing services in Boise, Idaho; Baton Rouge, La.; Las Vegas; Albuquerque, N.M.; Virginia Beach, Va.; and Salt Lake City. LGC also has expanded client services in Alabama, Nebraska, Mississippi and Montana. LGC contracts with businesses in hospitality, healthcare, warehousing, retail and entertainment sectors to provide employment for temporary gig workers, temp-to-permanent jobs and permanent professional positions. The company, founded in 2003, has 46 offices in 32 states with 120 staff members. …

September 22, 2022

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Cantaloupe Inc. Names New CEO and CTO

by Katie Lee September 15, 2022

Malvern, Pa. — Cantaloupe, Inc., a digital payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the unattended retail market, has named Ravi Venkatesan as chief executive officer, effective October 1, 2022. Venkatesan, who currently serves as Cantaloupe’s COO, will succeed Sean Feeney, who will retire from Cantaloupe on September 30, 2022. Feeney will step down from the board of directors and Venkatesan will join the board of directors, effective October 1, 2022. “On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to congratulate Ravi on this …

September 15, 2022

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What a Waste Program

by Katie Lee September 14, 2022

— By Michael Hess — 5 tips for successful waste management in the retail and restaurant industries. Owning a restaurant or retail location comes with a great deal of responsibility — including waste disposal. Regardless of business size or location, waste management is essential to day-to-day operations. In recent years, waste and diversion have become top concerns of business owners and retailers, especially when associated with revenue loss. According to a study conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), restaurants produced 17.1 million tons of wasted …

September 14, 2022

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LGC Associates: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee September 14, 2022

— Interview with Brittany Hunter — R&R: Where are you based, and how long has the company been in business? Brittany Hunter: LGC headquarters are based in Indianapolis, Indiana. We have been in business since May of 2003. R&R: What is your name and title, and how long have you been with the company? Hunter: My name is Brittany Hunter, and I am executive vice president of client relations. I started with LGC on March 11, 2011. R&R: What trades/services do you offer retailers and restaurants? Hunter: LGC is …

September 14, 2022

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