In Other Business News

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store

• Brookshire Grocery Co. will soon open a new Fresh by Brookshire’s store in Longview, TX. The 66,000 sq. ft. location will be the third for the brand.

• Coborn’s Inc. is planning to launch a new concept called Coborn’s Market & Table. The 60,000 sq. ft. store will open in Plymouth, MN.

• Publix Super Markets Inc. announced it has promoted Meghan Vazquez to VP of Internal Audit. Aleece Tiedt was promoted to VP and Controller. Bill Hammond was promoted to VP, Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary.

• Rutter’s Holdings Inc. recently opened a new 14,000 sq. ft. store in Winchester, VA. It marks the retailer’s entrance into the state.

• Whole Foods Market Inc. has opened its fourth of Whole Foods Market Daily Shop location. The 10,000 sq. ft. store is in Arlington, VA.

Restaurant

• Ascent Hospitality Management announced the appointment of Paul Damico as CEO.

• Inspire Brands announced that Kelly McCulloch has been named as its new Chief People Officer.

• MOD Pizza LLC has named Charae Carter Jenkins as its new VP of Marketing.

• Potbelly Corporation announced Adam Noyes has been appointed as President of the company.

• Snooze Eatery announced that Tyler Loy will assume the role of CFO.

• SPB Hospitality announced the promotion of Ryan Russell to Chief of Staff.

Retail

• Beyond Inc. has appointed Rick Lockton as Exec VP and Chief Digital, Product and Technology Officer.

• The Brand House Collective, Inc. has named Lisa Foley as its new Chief Marketing Officer.

• Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. has named Carmen Flores as its new Senior VP of E-Commerce & Digital Experiences.

• Carter’s Inc. reported it plans to close approximately 150 stores in North America over the next three years.

• Great Lakes Ace Hardware reported it will acquire Macomb Ace Hardware in Macomb Township, MI. The transaction is expected to close on January 11, 2026.

• Hibbett Inc. has partnered with Uber Eats to offer delivery from its stores nationwide.

• Crew Group Inc. announced the appointment of Gena Smith to the role of Chief Human Resources Officer.

• Kenneth Cole Productions announced Jed Berger has been named CEO and President. Emily Cole has been promoted to Chief Product Officer and Creative Director. Lauren Montemaro Kahn has joined the retailer as Chief Commercial Officer. Renada Williams has been named Chief People Officer and General Counsel.

• LoveShackFancy recently opened a new 2,300 sq. ft. location in New York City, NY.

• New Balance Holdings Inc. recently opened a new 3,400 sq. ft. store in New York City, NY.

• Tractor Supply Co. reported it plans to open 100 new store locations in 2026.