In Other Business News

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store

• Ahold-Delhaize reportedly is closing six centers in Coopersburg, Lancaster, North Coventry, Philadelphia, and Willow Grove, PA, and Manassas, VA.

• Kowalski’s Companies Inc. announced it has partnered with Uber Eats to offer delivery to its customers.

• The Kroger Co. plans to open a new distribution center in Franklin, KY.

• Stater Bros. Holdings Inc. recently partnered with Uber Eats to offer delivery to its customers.

Restaurant

• 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee announced it has named Matthew Dunnigan as its new CFO.

• Angry Chickz reported it will open 25 new locations in New Mexico and Texas over the next five years.

• Ascent Hospitality Management has named Matt Carpenter as its new Perkins Brand President.

• Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. announced Tristan Meline has been promoted to President of the company. Leandro Gasparin has been named as President, Buffalo Wild Wings Go.

• Captain D’s LLC has opened its first restaurant in New York City. The new 650 sq. ft. location is in the Bronx.

• Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt has named Deepak Kahlon as VP of Operations.

• Inspire Brands reported that John Dawson has been named President of U.S. Development. Jon Gill has been promoted to President of the Company Restaurants division.

• Pieology Pizzeria has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

• Riko’s Pizza announced that Carl Bachmann has been promoted to CEO of the company. Rico Imbrogno will transition to the role of Executive Chairman.

• Sonic Corp. has appointed John Kelly as its new President.

• Sonny’s Franchise Company has promoted George McAllan to Brand President.

Retail

• Amazon.com Inc. has named Caitlin Leibert as Global Head of Sustainability for Worldwide Grocery.

• Big Red Liquors Inc. announced it has partnered with Uber Eats to offer delivery to its customers.

• BlueLinx Holdings Corporation has announced that Mike Wilson will retire as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer. Leo Oei will succeed him.

• Dollar General Corp. announced Matthew Simonsen has been promoted to Senior VP of Business Intelligence and Development. April Crofford has been promoted to VP of Store Facilities Management. Tito Rydinsky has been promoted to Division VP of Store Operations.

• Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced that Calvin McDonald will step down as CEO, effective January 31. Meghan Frank, CFO, and Andre Maestrini, Chief Commercial Officer will serve as Interim Co-CEOs.

• Von Maur Inc. will open a new 164,000 sq. ft. store in New Jersey in fall 2027. It will be the first Von Maur location in the state.