{"id":15791,"date":"2022-01-28T14:39:52","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T19:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/?p=15791"},"modified":"2022-01-28T14:39:52","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T19:39:52","slug":"in-other-business-news-36","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/2022\/01\/in-other-business-news-36\/","title":{"rendered":"In Other Business News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\"Free<\/a>\u2022 Couche-Tard Inc<\/strong>. launched a new franchising initiative that involves converting 13 Circle K-branded convenience stores in Louisiana to the Kangaroo Express brand.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hy-Vee Inc<\/strong>. announced it plans to open its first store in Indiana this year.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Save-A-Lot<\/strong> has sold 33 company-owned stores in the Orlando, FL, area as part of the grocer\u2019s ongoing efforts to convert corporate-owned stores to local ownership.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Seven D Wholesale<\/strong> announced that Brian Reiff has been promoted to the position of President.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Kroger Co<\/strong>. and Meijer Inc<\/strong>. plan to make free N95 face masks available to customers as part of a program announced by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022 Academy Sports & Outdoors<\/strong> plans to open at least eight stores in 2022, including its first locations in Virginia and West Virginia.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Amazon.com Inc<\/strong>. reported it will open its first Amazon Style store later this year, in Glendale, CA. The approximate 30,000 sq. ft. store will feature women\u2019s and men\u2019s apparel, footwear and accessories.<\/p>\n

\u2022 BJ\u2019s Wholesale Club Inc.<\/strong> announced that Amanda Irish has joined the retailer as Senior VP Private Brands and Innovation.<\/p>\n

\u2022 CVS Health<\/strong>, Walgreens Boots Alliance<\/strong>, Inc<\/strong>. and Walmart Stores Inc.<\/strong> plan to offer free N95 face masks to customers as part of the program announced by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.<\/p>\n

\u2022 David\u2019s Bridal<\/strong> reported it will open two new stores in the first quarter of 2022, in Ohio and California.<\/p>\n

\u2022 L & W Supply<\/strong> announced that Nick Popma has been promoted to the position of Business Manager for its West Region.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc<\/strong>. plans to open more than 40 new store locations in 2022.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sherwood Lumber Corp<\/strong>. announced that it has promoted Michael Glowacki to Specialty Manager Exterior Building Product and Outdoor Living Division.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Tractor Supply Co<\/strong>. said it will build a new 900,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Maumelle, AK.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Walgreens Boots Alliance<\/strong>, Inc<\/strong>. and VillageMd will open eight primary care and pharmacy practices in the Tucson, AZ, area in 2022. The companies plan to open more than 200 locations by the end of the year.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Walgreens Boots Alliance<\/strong>, Inc<\/strong>. reported that Patrick McLean has stepped down as Chief Marketing Officer.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Walmart Stores Inc<\/strong>. announced plans to build its first fulfillment center in Mississippi. The facility will be more than 1,000,000 sq. ft. and is set to open in Spring 2022.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Walmart Stores Inc<\/strong>. announced the upcoming retirement of Casey Carl, Exec VP and Chief E-commerce Officer, and promotion of Tom Ward as his successor.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Walmart Stores Inc<\/strong>. has partnered with UnitedHealthcare to make free at-home COVID-19 tests available when subscribers present their ID cards at pharmacy counters.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022 Freddy’s Frozen Custards & Steakburgers<\/strong> has opened their first airport location at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Jeremiah’s Italian Ice<\/strong> has signed a franchise deal to open 50 new locations in Texas with the first slated to open later this year.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022 Pieology Pizzeria<\/strong> has hired Shawn Thompson as the company\u2019s new CEO.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Slim Chickens<\/strong> has opened a new location in Muscle Shoals, AL.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Smoothie King<\/strong> has hired Shawn Caric as VP of Franchise Development.<\/p>\n

\u2022 YUM! Brands Inc<\/strong>. has promoted Elias Oxendine to the role of VP and Chief Information Security Officer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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