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The Vitamin Shoppe® Opens First New Franchise Location as Part of Expansion Strategy

by Katie Lee February 7, 2023

Secaucus, N.J. — The Vitamin Shoppe, an omnichannel specialty retailer of nutritional products, has opened its first-ever, new franchise location, located in Valparaiso, Ind. The store, which opened on February 2, marks a key milestone in an expanding franchise program, the first of its kind in The Vitamin Shoppe’s 46-year history, which will grow the brand into numerous new markets around the United States. To date, the company has signed 58 franchise territories to 15 franchise partners, with 12 or more stores planned to open in 2023, in addition to …

February 7, 2023

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West Marine Names New Chief Commercial Officer

by Katie Lee May 31, 2022

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — West Marine, Inc. has appointed Stacey Renfro as chief commercial officer. She joins the company’s senior leadership team and reports to CEO Eric Kufel. She is a seasoned retail veteran whose resumé includes leadership positions at The Vitamin Shoppe, Pier 1 Imports and JC Penney. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Stacey Renfro to the West Marine team,” says Kufel. “Through her complex growth initiatives and game-changing strategies, she has built lifestyle brands and transformed omni-channel retailers to accelerate digital strategies. Stacy’s passion for boating and …

May 31, 2022

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The Vitamin Shoppe to Begin Franchising for First Time in its History

by Katie Lee May 26, 2021

Secaucus, N.J. — The Vitamin Shoppe, an omni-channel specialty retailer of nutritional products, has launched an innovative franchising model for independent operators to open The Vitamin Shoppe stores in their own communities around the United States. This is the first time in its 44-year history that The Vitamin Shoppe will partner with business owners to operate franchise stores. Since launching in 1977, The Vitamin Shoppe has grown into the premier global destination for health and wellness solutions. The company continues to modernize its business with a digital-first mindset that meets …

May 26, 2021

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The Vitamin Shoppe® Expands Executive Team

by Katie Lee August 2, 2018

Secaucus, N.J. — Vitamin Shoppe, Inc., an omni-channel, specialty retailer of nutritional products, has named David Mock, who has served as a consultant to the company since January 2018, as its new executive vice president – chief merchandising and marketing officer, effective July 30, 2018.

August 2, 2018

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FacilitySource Positioned for 50% Growth

by Katie Lee September 21, 2017

Phoenix — FacilitySource, a national tech-enabled facilities management company, has experienced record-setting mid-year client acquisitions and expansions, positioning the company at 50% growth over the last 12 months. The company acquired 11 new clients, and expanded contracts with eight existing clients in the industries of grocery, vitamins, fashion, logistics and wireless retail since the beginning of 2017.

September 21, 2017