{"id":15496,"date":"2021-10-15T11:52:03","date_gmt":"2021-10-15T15:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/?p=15496"},"modified":"2021-10-15T11:52:03","modified_gmt":"2021-10-15T15:52:03","slug":"in-other-business-news-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/2021\/10\/in-other-business-news-23\/","title":{"rendered":"In Other Business News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\"Free<\/a>\u2022\u00a0Jacksons Food Stores Inc<\/strong>. has acquired 62 Speedway and 7-Eleven convenience stores in California, Arizona and Nevada from 7-Eleven Inc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0KeHE Distributors<\/strong> reported it plans to open a new distribution center in Goodyear, AZ.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0The Kent Companies<\/strong> has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Bountyland Petroleum Inc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0The Kroger Co<\/strong>. announced plans to open two new automated fulfillment facilities in South Florida, and two in Southern California. The grocer is also planning its entry into the Northeast.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Meijer Inc<\/strong>. has opened a new Rivertown Market location in downtown Detroit, MI. The 42,000 sq. ft. store is the fourth location of its kind and features fresh and prepared foods.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0National Association of Convenience Stores<\/strong> has named Jared Scheeler as the 2021-22 Chairman.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Save-A-Lot Holdings<\/strong>, Inc<\/strong>. has appointed Craig Herkert as Interim CEO, after the departure of Kenneth McGrath.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Thorntons LLC<\/strong> announced its President and CEO Simon Richards has left the company.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022\u00a0Amazon.com Inc<\/strong>. announced it will open a new robotics fulfillment center and a delivery station in Indiana in 2023.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Blain\u2019s Farm & Fleet Inc<\/strong>. has plans to open two new locations in Grafton and Rhinelander, WI in the fall of 2022.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Nordstrom Inc<\/strong>. announced it plans to hire 28,600 seasonal and regular employees for its Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores in the U.S. and Canada.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Scotch & Soda<\/strong> will open two new store locations in October, in King of Prussia, PA and Charlotte, NC.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Signet Jewelers Limited<\/strong> has entered into an agreement to acquire Diamonds Direct USA Inc. The transaction includes 22 store locations.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc<\/strong>. has appointed Holly May as Exec VP and Global Chief Human Resources Officer, and Anita Allemand to the newly created role of Chief Transformation and Integration Officer.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Walmart Stores Inc<\/strong>. and Netflix, Inc<\/strong>. have teamed up to offer Netflix Hub at Walmart with music, apparel, toys and games, exclusive to Walmart.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022\u00a0Checkers<\/strong> has become an official partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the current NFL season.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0CKE Restaurants Inc.<\/strong> has promoted John Dunion to COO. Additionally, Brian Cassidy was promoted to Senior VP of Carl\u2019s Jr. and Todd Huetinck was promoted to Senior VP Supply Chain.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Farmer Boys Food Inc.<\/strong> has hired Joe Adney to VP and Chief Marketing Officer. He will replace Larry Rusinko who has retired.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Huey Magoo’s Restaurants LLC<\/strong> has opened a new location in Jacksonville Beach, FL.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Jeremiah’s Italian Ice<\/strong> has opened a new location in Gainesville, FL.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Marco’s Pizza<\/strong> has hired John King as Senior VP of Operations.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0McDonald’s Corporation<\/strong> will begin testing their McPlant plant-based burger in 8 restaurants beginning on Nov. 3rd.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0MooYah Burgers & Fries<\/strong> has promoted Natalie Anderson Liu to Executive VP of Brand. The company has also promoted Mike Sebazco to Executive VP of Operations.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Mountain Mike’s Pizza<\/strong> has opened a new location in Napa, CA.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits<\/strong> has announced a partnership with Megan Thee Stallion that will produce a new hot sauce and merchandise. The musician will also become a Popeyes franchisee.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Roy Rogers Restaurants<\/strong> plans to open 10 new stores over the next six years in Cincinnati, OH.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Subway\u00a0<\/strong>has had the lawsuit brought against them regarding the false advertising of their tuna dismissed in court.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0The Toasted Yolk Caf\u00e9<\/strong> has signed a new franchise deal to bring three restaurants to Dallas, TX.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Zaxby’s<\/strong> has promoted Keith Anderkin to Chief Supply Chain Officer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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