{"id":15477,"date":"2021-10-08T12:01:04","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T16:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/?p=15477"},"modified":"2021-10-08T12:01:04","modified_gmt":"2021-10-08T16:01:04","slug":"in-other-business-news-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/2021\/10\/in-other-business-news-22\/","title":{"rendered":"In Other Business News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\"Free<\/a>\u2022 Brad Hall & Associates<\/strong> has completed the acquisition of Classic Star Group LP<\/strong> and Ziptron Energy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 The Kroger Co<\/strong>. announced it plans to hire 20,000 associates in virtual and on-site interviews across on October 13.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Publix Super Markets Inc<\/strong>. plans to hire about 30,000 new employees across its seven-state Southeastern market area by the end of this year.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Raley’s Family of Fine Stores<\/strong> has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bashas\u2019 Inc<\/strong>. Bashas\u2019 will continue to operate its existing trade names and will maintain its corporate headquarters.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Whole Foods Market Inc<\/strong>. announced John Mackey, CEO of the company, will retire in September 2022. He will be replaced by Jason Buechel.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022 ABC Supply Co<\/strong>. Inc<\/strong>. reported Jeff Leyden has been promoted to VP of Residential New Construction Sales.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Arhaus LLC<\/strong> is preparing to go public and has filed for an initial public offering.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Beacon Roofing Supply Inc<\/strong>. recently opened two new branches in Houston, TX, and North Port, FL.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Bi-Mart Corp<\/strong>. is selling its pharmacy business, including patient files and pharmacy inventory, from 56 stores in Oregon, Idaho and Washington to Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Chewy.com<\/strong> announced it has appointed Mark Eamer as Chief Marketing Officer.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Claire’s Holdings LLC<\/strong> has filed for in an initial public offering.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Do it Best Corp<\/strong>. announced the promotion of Chase Williamson to Territory Sales Manager.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dollar Tree Stores Inc<\/strong>. reported that it will begin selling items at $1.25 and $1.50 at some locations. It will also add $3 and $5 items to some stores.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Home Depot Inc<\/strong>. is partnering with Walmart Stores Inc<\/strong>. on its GoLocal service as the first retailer to provide its customers with another option for same-day or next-day delivery on a variety of home improvement products.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Kinney Drugs<\/strong> has named John Marraffa as its new President.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Nation’s Best Holdings LLC<\/strong> announced the acquisitions of Ron\u2019s Lumber & Home Center<\/strong> in Howe, OK, and Gilmer Lumber Co<\/strong>. Inc<\/strong>. in Gilmer, TX.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Rent the Runway<\/strong> announced it has filed for an initial public offering.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ross Stores Inc<\/strong>. announced it has promoted Adam Orvos to CFO.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Target Corporation<\/strong> announced that it will be adding 30,000 new roles across its supply chain facilities nationwide.<\/p>\n

\u2022 US LBM Holdings, LLC<\/strong> announced it has acquired Oldham Lumber Co<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Walmart Stores Inc<\/strong>. announced it has promoted Chris Nicholas to COO, and hired Seth Dallaire as Chief Revenue Officer.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Warrenton Oil Co<\/strong>. has agreed to acquire Abel Oil Co<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022 Aloha Poke<\/strong> has opened a new location in Houston, TX.<\/p>\n

\u2022 California Pizza Kitchen<\/strong> has completed their debt refinancing and they are now looking to expand their physical footprint.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Crave Hot Dogs & Barbecue<\/strong> will be opening a new location in Jacksonville, FL.<\/p>\n

\u2022 First Watch<\/strong> raised $170 million during their IPO.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ike’s Love & Sandwiches<\/strong> has hired Irene Chao as Director of Digital Marketing.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lou Malnatis Pizzeria<\/strong> has been purchased by investment firm Meritage Group.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pizza Guys<\/strong> has opened a new location in San Carlos, CA.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pizza Hut<\/strong> has promoted David Graves to President of U.S. operations effective Jan 1st. Interim President Kevin Hochman will return to his role at KFC.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers<\/strong> is planning to hire 10,000 new employees over the next 50 days and they are sending 50% of their corporate team to work in their restaurants and recruit.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Twin Peaks Restaurant<\/strong> has opened a new location in Fargo, ND.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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The Home Depot Inc<\/strong>. is partnering with Walmart Stores Inc<\/strong>. on its…<\/p>\n

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