{"id":15034,"date":"2021-05-21T09:40:59","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T13:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/?p=15034"},"modified":"2021-05-21T09:40:59","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T13:40:59","slug":"in-other-business-news-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/2021\/05\/in-other-business-news-2\/","title":{"rendered":"In Other Business News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

<\/a>\u2022\u00a07-Eleven Inc<\/strong>. has completed its acquisition of Speedway LLC <\/strong>from Marathon Petroleum Corporation<\/strong>. The deal includes approximately 3,800 stores located in 36 states, and is the biggest in the history of the convenience store industry.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Amazon.com Inc. <\/strong>is renaming its Amazon Go Grocery stores to \u201cAmazon Fresh\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Anabi Oil <\/strong>is acquiring 124 Speedway convenience stores in the Midwest, Northeast, Utah and Florida from 7-Eleven Inc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Bodega Latina Corp<\/strong>. announced it plans to acquire Smart & Final Stores LLC<\/strong>, including 254 store locations.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Casey\u2019s General Stores Inc<\/strong>. has closed on the acquisition of Buchanan Energy, owner of Bucky\u2019s Convenience Stores.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0CrossAmerica Partners LP <\/strong>has entered into an agreement to acquire 106 stores from 7-Eleven Inc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Jacksons Food Stores Inc. <\/strong>is acquiring 63 Speedway and 7-Eleven convenience stores in California, Arizona and Nevada from 7-Eleven Inc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Kum & Go LLC <\/strong>will open it’s first location in Utah, and plans to open 30 stores in the state in 2022.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Meijer Inc<\/strong>. recently opened three new 155,000 sq. ft. super-centers in Ohio and Indiana. The new stores offer organic items, a full-service meat department, a pharmacy and general merchandise items.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Performance Food Group <\/strong>has entered into an agreement to acquire Core-Mark Holding Co<\/strong>. Inc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022\u00a0Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. <\/strong>announced Stacey Shively has been named Senior VP and GMM for its Home segment. The retailer also named John Barresi as Senior VP of Finance, Chief Accounting Officer, a new role for the company. Laura Crossen has been promoted to Senior VP, Tax and Finance Transformation. Susie A. Kim is now VP of Investor Relations, and Lisa Adinolfi is now VP Risk Management.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0CVS Health <\/strong>has named Shawn Guertin as Exec VP and CFO. He succeeds Eva Boratto, who is leaving the company.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Floor & Decor Outlets of America <\/strong>reported that it is acquiring Spartan Surfaces, a distributor of commercial flooring.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Gypsum Management & Supply<\/strong>, Inc<\/strong>. plans to acquire Westside Building Materials Corp.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 J<\/strong>. Crew Group Inc<\/strong>. has named Brendon Babenzien as its new Men\u2019s Creative Director.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Macy\u2019s Inc<\/strong>. has begun investing in new merchandise categories including toys, health and wellness, pets and home decor.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Ralph Lauren Corporation <\/strong>agreed to sell its Club Monaco Corp<\/strong>. chain of clothing stores to a private equity firm.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Target Corporation <\/strong>announced alcohol will soon be available via order pickup at more than 1,200 store locations across the country and via same-day delivery with Shipt at more than 600 locations.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Walmart Stores Inc<\/strong>. announced it plans to acquire Zeekit, a virtual fitting room company.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Westlake Hardware Inc<\/strong>. recently opened its 150th store location.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022\u00a0Burger King<\/strong> is entering the chicken sandwich wars with the Ch\u2019King on June 3rd<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Chipotle Mexican Grill<\/strong> is launching a wellness platform for employees that will provide them with access to a mental health coach.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Church’s Chicken<\/strong> has promoted Russ Sumrall to Senior VP of International Strategic Development.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Cooper’s Hawk Holding Inc<\/strong>. has named Beth Scott as Chief Restaurant Officer.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022\u00a0Domino’s Pizza<\/strong> announced that Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer Stu Levy has resigned. The company is currently seeking a replacement.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Jack in the Box<\/strong> has hired Tony Darden as Senior VP and Chief Operating Officer.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0McDonald’s Corporation<\/strong> will be raising the average wages for employees at all company-owned locations<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0MooYah Burgers & Fries<\/strong> has opened a new location Baton Rouge, LA. This is the brand\u2019s second location in the area.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Muscle Maker Inc<\/strong>. has purchased 13 unit poke bowl restaurant Pokemoto.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Nothing Bundt Cakes<\/strong> has been purchased by private equity firm Roark Capital Group<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Performance Food Group<\/strong> has entered an agreement to purchase Core-Mark Holding Company Inc<\/strong>. in a cash and stock acquisition.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Simply Southern Restaurant Group LLC<\/strong> has signed a development deal to bring 5 locations to the Fort Myers, FL, and Naples, FL, areas.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Slim Chickens<\/strong> has opened a new location in Bowling Green, KY.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Shipley Do-Nuts<\/strong> has hired Clifton Rutledge as Chief Executive Officer and Hank Simpson as Chief Operating Officer.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Twin Peaks Restaurant<\/strong> has opened two new locations in Mexico City. This is part of the company\u2019s larger plans to expand internationally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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