{"id":15772,"date":"2022-01-21T11:06:04","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T16:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/?p=15772"},"modified":"2022-01-21T11:06:04","modified_gmt":"2022-01-21T16:06:04","slug":"in-other-business-news-35","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/2022\/01\/in-other-business-news-35\/","title":{"rendered":"In Other Business News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\"Free<\/a>\u2022 Coborn\u2019s Inc.<\/strong> named Dave Meyer as the new President of the company. Troy Vosburgh has been named VP of Operations Eastern Region. Emily Coborn has been named VP of Retail. Marti Sunderlin has been named VP of Center Store and Fresh Merchandising. Sarah Putnam has been promoted to Senior Director of Fresh Merchandising overseeing deli, bakery and floral. Jenn Weisgram has been promoted to Senior Director of Fresh Merchandising, overseeing produce, meat and seafood. Amy Petersen has been promoted to Social Media Strategist.<\/p>\n

\u2022 H-E-B<\/strong> reported that Scott McClelland, President of H-E-B Food and Drug stores, plans to retire at the end of the year.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Kroger Co.<\/strong> announced it has promoted Erik Jensen to CEO at its meal kit provider subsidiary, Home Chef.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Parkland Corporation<\/strong> has entered into an agreement to acquire M&M Food Market<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 PCC Natural Markets<\/strong> announced that Krishnan Srinivasan has become the new President and CEO.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Raley’s Family of Fine Stores<\/strong> has named Jen Warner as President of the Raley\u2019s division.<\/p>\n

\u2022 SpartanNash Company<\/strong> reported that Bennett Morgan will join the company as Senior VP and Chief Merchandising Officer.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022 BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc.<\/strong> plans to open 10 new stores this year.<\/p>\n

\u2022 CVS Health<\/strong> and Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.<\/strong> reported they are temporarily closing select stores on weekends due to staffing issues.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Forever 21 Inc.<\/strong> reported that it has hired Winnie Park as its new CEO.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Goldsboro Builders Supply<\/strong> reported that it has acquired Mebane Lumber.<\/p>\n

\u2022 National Retail Federation<\/strong> announced John Furner has been elected as its new Chairman.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Neiman Marcus Group<\/strong> has named Amanda Martin as Senior VP, Chief Supply Chain Officer. In addition, Vijay Karthik has been promoted to Senior VP, Chief Technology Officer.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022 Crave Hot Dogs & Barbecue<\/strong> has signed new franchise agreements in Alexandria, LA and San Diego, CA.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Panda Express<\/strong> has launched an online game called Good Fortune Arcade that allows guests to interact with elements of the Lunar New Year and receive promotional items that can be redeemed at restaurants.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Red Lobster<\/strong> has hired Patty Trevino as Chief Marketing Officer.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Saladworks<\/strong> Inc. has hired Brian Farris as Chief Development Officer.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Starbucks <\/strong>has reversed their decision to make vaccines mandatory and will instead encourage their workforce to be vaccinated. The company is also cutting hours at select stores in response to the Omicron variant and may see shortages of certain menu items.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Taco Bell<\/strong> has launched the Taco Bell Business School that will offer a six-week franchisee-training program for prospective owners.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Tasty Restaurant Group<\/strong> has acquired 90 franchised KFC<\/strong> units.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Toasted Yolk Caf\u00e9<\/strong> has signed a franchise deal that will introduce a new location to Austin this summer.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Wienerschnitzel<\/strong> has signed a franchise development deal that will bring 20 new restaurants to Arkansas over the next 12 years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Taco Bell<\/strong> has launched the Taco Bell Business School that will offer…<\/p>\n

Forever 21 Inc.<\/strong> reported that it has hired Winnie Park as its new…<\/p>\n

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