{"id":15673,"date":"2021-12-03T08:52:51","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T13:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/?p=15673"},"modified":"2021-12-03T08:52:51","modified_gmt":"2021-12-03T13:52:51","slug":"in-other-business-news-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/2021\/12\/in-other-business-news-29\/","title":{"rendered":"In Other Business News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\"Free<\/a>\u2022 Atlantis Management Group<\/strong> has acquired 13 Shell branded convenience store locations in the Northeast from Wealth Management Advisors LLC.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Buehler\u2019s Fresh Foods<\/strong> has promoted Michael Davidson to President and CEO starting Jan. 2<\/p>\n

\u2022 Farm Stores Grocery Inc<\/strong>. will open its first store in Kentucky.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Giant Company<\/strong> announced it will open three new stores in Philadelphia, PA, in December.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Kroger Co<\/strong>. announced it has named Juan De Paoli as its new Director of Private Brands.<\/p>\n

\u2022 RaceTrac Petroleum Inc<\/strong>. recently opened its first store location in the state of Kentucky.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Raley\u2019s Family of Fine Stores<\/strong> announced the retirement of its COO, Kevin Konkel, effective Jan. 7, 2022.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sampson-Bladen Oil Company Inc<\/strong>. has acquired Rusher Oil Co<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Southeastern Grocers<\/strong> recently opened two new Fresco y M\u00e1s locations, in Tampa and Deltona, FL.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022 84 Lumber Co<\/strong>. recently opened its first store in Idaho.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ace Hardware Corp<\/strong>. has opened its first store in Mexico under a new franchise model.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Amazon.com Inc<\/strong>. teamed up with Starbucks to open a Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go in New York City. The companies plan to open more stores in 2022, starting with another location at The New York Times Building in New York City.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Away Luggage<\/strong> reported it has named Luke Chatelain as its first Chief Digital Officer. \u00a0The retailer also announced Melissa Weiss as Chief Marketing Officer and Charles Liu as COO.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Citi Trends Inc<\/strong>. reported it plans to open approximately 40 stores next year. It also will remodel approximately 40 locations.<\/p>\n

\u2022 CVS Health<\/strong> announced the promotion of Prem Shah to the new position of Chief Pharmacy Officer. He and Michelle Peluso have been named Co-Presidents of Retail. They will take over for Neela Montgomery who plans to leave the company at the end of the year.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dollar General Corp<\/strong>. plans to open 1,110 new stores in 2022, including its first stores in Idaho. The retailer also plans 1,750 store remodels.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dollar Tree Stores Inc<\/strong>. announced it will raise prices on most of its products from $1 to $1.25.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Macy\u2019s Inc<\/strong>. announced it plans to close 10 Macy\u2019s department store locations in January 2022.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Neiman Marcus Group<\/strong> announced Chris Demuth has been promoted to Senior VP People and Corporate Philanthropy. Tiffin Jernstedt has been named Senior VP, Chief Communications Officer.<\/p>\n

\u2022 R.P. Lumber Co<\/strong>. Inc<\/strong>. is acquiring Alexander Lumber Co.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Toys \u201cR\u201d Us Ltd<\/strong>. will open a new store in mid-December at American Dream, in New Jersey.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance<\/strong>, Inc<\/strong>. announced that Anna Manukyan has been named Senior Director of Education.<\/p>\n

\u2022 US LBM Holdings, LLC<\/strong> announced it has acquired Barrons. The company has also acquired Professional Builders Supply.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Walgreens <\/strong>Boots Alliance<\/strong>, Inc<\/strong>. plans to open a new micro-fulfillment center in Kansas City, MO, next year.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Warner Robins Building Supply Co<\/strong>. announced Art Cassidy has been named VP of Operations and Purchasing. Nick Witcher has been named Director of Finance. Tawana Muhammad has been named Senior Manager Human Resources.<\/p>\n

\u2022 W.E. Aubuchon Co<\/strong>. Inc<\/strong>. has acquired three True Value stores in the Eastern Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Weyerhaeuser Co<\/strong>. has appointed David Graham as President of its Canadian subsidiary, Weyerhaeuser Company Limited.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022 Blaze Pizza<\/strong> has signed a franchise development agreement to add 9 units in Miami.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Crave Hot Dogs & Barbecue<\/strong> has opened a new location in Orlando, FL.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Doctor’s Associates Inc<\/strong>. co-Founder, Peter Buck, has passed away.<\/p>\n

\u2022 El Pollo Loco<\/strong> has launched their first online merchandise shop called Loco Gifts and Gear.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Fat Brands<\/strong>, Inc<\/strong>. has acquired Native Grill & Wings<\/strong> in a $20 million deal that will close in mid-December.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Firehouse Subs<\/strong> has opened a new franchised location Saraland, AL.<\/p>\n

\u2022 JINYA Holdings<\/strong>, Inc<\/strong>. has opened a new location in Buford, GA.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs<\/strong> hired Steve Clough as Director of Franchise Development.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Krystal <\/strong>hired Dan James as VP of Real Estate and Construction.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Landry’s Restaurants Inc<\/strong>. and owner Tilman Fertitta are attempting to back out of a merger agreement with the SPAC Fast Acquisition Corp. The merger would make many of Fertitta\u2019s restaurants public.<\/p>\n

\u2022 McDonald’s <\/strong>is partnering with Mariah Carey to offer an exclusive menu featuring 12 days of free food through their app this December.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Miami Subs Grill Corp<\/strong>. has opened a new location in Miami, FL.<\/p>\n

\u2022 MOD Pizza<\/strong> has filed plans for an IPO.<\/p>\n

\u2022 MooYah Burgers & Fries<\/strong> hired Doug Willmarth as President.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pollo Tropical<\/strong> has partnered with the Miami Heat NBA team and will be offering their menu items inside The FTX Arena at games.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Shipley Do-Nuts<\/strong> has opened a new location in Greenwood, SC.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Slim Chickens<\/strong> has hired Christina Vaughan as Senior VP of Operations.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sweetgreen, Inc<\/strong>. raised $364 million during their IPO.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Taco Bell<\/strong> announced that Sean Tresvant has been hired as Global Chief Brand Officer, effective January 10, 2022.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Texas Roadhouse<\/strong> COO Douglas Thompson has retired effective immediately.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Dolly Llama<\/strong> has signed a franchise expansion plan that will see 4 new locations open across Nevada and California.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Twin Peaks Restaurant<\/strong> has signed a 10-restauarnt franchise development agreement in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Velvet Taco<\/strong> announced the Leonard Green & Partners became their new majority owner. FB Society <\/strong>will retain a significant minority ownership and terms of the deal were not disclosed.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Walk-On’s Enterprises<\/strong> has opened a new location in Oxford, MS.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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