{"id":15116,"date":"2021-06-17T15:21:36","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T19:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/?p=15116"},"modified":"2021-06-17T15:21:36","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T19:21:36","slug":"in-other-business-news-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/2021\/06\/in-other-business-news-6\/","title":{"rendered":"In Other Business News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\u2022 Albertsons LLC<\/strong> announced Jennifer Saenz will join the company as Exec VP, Chief Merchandising Officer.<\/p>\n

\u2022 National Association of Convenience Stores<\/strong> announced Doug Kantor as the new General Counsel.<\/p>\n

\u2022 QuickChek Corp.<\/strong> announced it will open six locations in New Jersey in August.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Southeastern Grocers<\/strong> is seeking to hire 40,000 associates across five states.<\/p>\n

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Retail<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Alex and Ani, LLC<\/strong> has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Amazon.com Inc.<\/strong> has opened a new Amazon Fresh store that will be the first full-size supermarket to feature the retailer’s Just Walk Out checkout-free technology.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Forever 21 Inc.<\/strong> has entered into an agreement to open in-store shops at select Hudson\u2019s Bay locations.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hermes USA<\/strong> recently opened a new store in Troy, MI, its first in the state. The retailer also plans to open new stores in California and Florida.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hibbett Sports Inc.<\/strong> opened a new store in Richmond, VA. The retailer also announced the opening of a new City Gear store in Tallahassee, FL.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Microsoft Corporation<\/strong> will start selling products at its \u201cExperience Centers\u201d in New York City next month.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Netflix, Inc.<\/strong> is launching Netflix.shop, a new U.S. e-commerce site dedicated to selling exclusive apparel and collectible products from its shows and brands. The company plans to expand Netflix.shop to other countries around the world in the coming months.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Rite Aid Corporation<\/strong> announced Andre Persaud has been promoted to the newly created role of Chief Retail Officer.<\/p>\n

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Restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Dave’s Hot Chicken<\/strong> has sold the rights to more than 400 stores and they are preparing for a record expansion.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dutch Bros. Coffee<\/strong> has filed for an Initial Public Offering.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Fazoli’s<\/strong> is opening a new location in Mary Esther, FL.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Huey Magoo’s Restaurants LLC<\/strong> has signed and sold their 200th franchise.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs<\/strong> has opened two new locations in Denver, CO.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Inspire Brands<\/strong> has promoted Kate Jaspon to the role of Chief Financial Officer.<\/p>\n

\u2022 McDonald’s Corporation<\/strong> current CEO Chris Kempczinski claims that the current Federal Minimum Wage is no longer competitive.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc.<\/strong> is launching the company\u2019s first loyalty rewards program.<\/p>\n

\u2022 RAVE Restaurant Group Inc.<\/strong> has promoted Clint Fendley to the role of Chief Financial Officer.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Slim Chickens<\/strong> has opened a new location in Jefferson City, MO.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Starbucks Corporation<\/strong> has promoted John Culver to Chief Operating Officer and Group President of North America. Michael Conway has also been promoted to Group President, International and Channel Development and Michelle Burns has been promoted to Executive VP of Global Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Texas Roadhouse Inc.<\/strong> has promoted Regina Tobin to Chief Learning and Culture Officer.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Halal Guys<\/strong> is opening a new location in Aurora, CO.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Wendy’s Company<\/strong> has partnered with Cartoon Network to offer a special pickle flavored Frosty based off the popular cartoon Rick and Morty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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