In Other Business News

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store

• Aldi Inc. recently opened its first store in the state of Maine.

• Publix Super Markets Inc. opened two new stores last week in St. Augustine, FL, and Farragut, TN.

• The Raley’s Companies announced its President and CEO, Keith Knopf, is stepping down. Michael Teel, the company’s Owner and Chairman, will take on the role of CEO. Tiffanie Burkhalter was named Co-President and CFO. Jennifer Warner was named Co-President and COO.

• Trader Joe’s Co. plans to open more than 20 stores in 2026, in AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, LA, MA, NJ, NY, UT and WA.

• Yesway announced that it has for a proposed initial public offering on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol YSWY.

Restaurant

• First Watch Restaurants Inc. announced its COO, Dan Jones, is no longer with the company.

• Jack in the Box Inc. has named Katelyn Zborowski as its Chief Marketing Officer.

• McDonald’s Corporation has promoted Tabassum Zalotrawala to Senior VP, Global Restaurant Development and Design. The company also announced Skye Anderson has been named as COO of the Domestic System. Mason Smoot is now the Senior VP of Global Franchising and Delivery. Mattijs Backx has been promoted to Chief Transformation & Services Officer.

• Zaxby’s Franchising Inc. has hired Michael Dixon as its new CFO.

Retail

• 84 Lumber Co. has promoted Dave Morgan to General Counsel.

• CVS Health Corporation reported it plans to open approximately 60 new stores in 2026.

• Dollar General Corp. appointed Matt Lucas as VP of Supply Chain. Heather Land is now the VP and DMM for Popshelf. Trent Napier has been named as VP of Construction. Kyle Gorman will take on the role of VP of Distribution. Neal Norris has joined the company as VP of Financial Planning and Analysis.

• Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. is opening its first store in the Pittsburgh, PA, area this week, in Bethel Park.

• The Home Depot Inc. has named Dr. Franziska “Fran” Bell as Exec VP and Chief Technology Officer.

• Mead Lumber Co Inc. has acquired Guthrie’s Ace Hardware in Guthrie, OK.

• Rally House, Steven Madden, Ltd. and Urban Outfitters Inc. have recently partnered with DoorDash to deliver online orders.

• RH has announced that David Stanchak has returned to the company as Chief Real Estate and Transformation Officer. The retailer also announced it has named Veronica Schnitzius as President and Chief Manufacturing & Sourcing Officer.

• Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. has promoted Kristin Wolf to its Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, a new role for the company.

• Ward Lumber Co. Inc. announced Bryan Mellick, its CEO, is stepping down. Josh Travis, Director of Sales, will take on Interim CEO role.