{"id":14873,"date":"2021-04-16T11:58:38","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T15:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/?p=14873"},"modified":"2021-04-16T11:58:38","modified_gmt":"2021-04-16T15:58:38","slug":"datatrac-business-news-38","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/2021\/04\/datatrac-business-news-38\/","title":{"rendered":"DATATRAC: In Other Business News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store<\/strong><\/h4>\n

<\/a>\u2022\u00a0Casey\u2019s General Stores Inc<\/strong>. recently opened its third distribution center in Joplin, MO.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Eby-Brown Company<\/strong> has named Paul Young as a Corporate Chef.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Hy-Vee Inc<\/strong>. announced Jason Buhrow is joining the company as Chief Data Officer.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Roche Bros. Supermarkets Inc<\/strong>. has opened a new 24,000 sq. ft. location in Watertown, MA.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0SpartanNash Company<\/strong> reported David Petko has joined the company as Senior VP and Chief Supply Chain Officer.<\/p>\n

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Retail<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u2022\u00a0Beacon Roofing Supply Inc<\/strong>. announced that Exec VP and Chief Human Resources Officer Christopher Harrison is departing the company later this year.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Boise Cascade LLC<\/strong> reported Wayne Rancourt, current CFO and Treasurer, announced his plans to retire on May 14. Frank Elfering, VP and General Manager of Western Region Operations, is also leaving the company. The company has promoted Kelly Hibbs, currently VP and Controller, to Senior VP, CFO and Treasurer.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0David\u2019s Bridal<\/strong> appointed Bryan Dow as VP of Global Creative and Brand Marketing.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Dollar General Corp<\/strong>. will host hiring events from April 19 through April 23, and is planning to hire up to 20,000 new employees.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Dollar Tree Stores Inc<\/strong>. announced that Alasdair James recently joined the company as Exec VP Merchandising and Supply Chain.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Dollarama Group L<\/strong>.P<\/strong>. has increased its long-term store growth target in Canada to approximately 2,000 stores during the next ten years.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0GameStop <\/strong>Holdings Corp<\/strong>. announced Ryan Cohen will become its Chairman in June.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Lamps Plus<\/strong> announced that Clark Linstone has been named President of the company.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0L & W Supply<\/strong> announced that Nick Makar has accepted the role of Branch Manager for Chicago, IL. Kevin Nicholas has been promoted to the role of Branch Manager for Mechanicsville, MD.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0National Retail Federation<\/strong> has appointed Martine Reardon as Chief Marketing Officer and Exec VP of Content and Membership.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Golf & Tennis Pro Shop Inc <\/strong>announced it plans to open at least five new PGA Tour Superstores in 2021. The locations include three in Texas, one in Virginia, and one in New York.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Tractor Supply Co<\/strong>. said it plans to open 100 Carhartt shop-in-shop concepts in 2021. An additional 25 stores will open Carhartt shop-in-shops in 2022.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Urban Outfitters Inc<\/strong>. announced Hillary Super has stepped down as Global CEO Anthropologie. Tricia D. Smith will be her replacement.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Walmart Stores Inc<\/strong>. announced Jean Batthany has joined the company as the retailer’s first Chief Creative Officer. The company also hired Courtney Carlson as Senior VP of Marketing.<\/p>\n

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Restaurant<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u2022\u00a0Blaze Pizza<\/strong> has hired Brad Reynolds as Chief Financial Officer.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Chipotle Mexican Grill<\/strong> has reduced their waste footprint by 51% during 2020. This was a goal the company set for themselves back in 2018.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Crave Hot Dogs & Barbecue <\/strong>has opened a new location in Sacramento, CA.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Duck Donuts Franchising Company<\/strong> has been acquired by NewSpring Franchise and they have announced that Betsy Hamm will be taking on the role of CEO.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Golden Corral Buffet & Grill<\/strong> has opened a new location Santa Maria, CA.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Jack in the Box Inc<\/strong>. announced that Chief Information Officer and Senior VP Andrew Martin will be stepping down on May 7th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Jake’s Franchising LLC<\/strong> will be opening their first franchised location in Germany.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Just Salad LLC<\/strong> has voiced their support for the federal Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act and they have asked other restaurants to join them.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0McDonald’s Corporation<\/strong> has issued a new set of Global Brand Standards focusing on creating a more safe and inclusive workplace. Both company-owned and franchised locations will have to adhere to the standards.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Slim Chickens<\/strong> has opened a new location within Joint Base located in San Antonio, TX.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0White Castle<\/strong> has partnered with fashion label Telfar to create a uniform collection celebrating the company\u2019s 100th<\/sup> year. The uniform collection will also be available to customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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