{"id":15968,"date":"2022-04-22T10:06:55","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T14:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/?p=15968"},"modified":"2022-04-22T10:06:55","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T14:06:55","slug":"in-other-business-news-48","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/2022\/04\/in-other-business-news-48\/","title":{"rendered":"In Other Business News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\"Free<\/a>\u2022\u00a0Enmarket Stations Inc<\/strong>. has appointed Matt Clements as its new President.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0The Fresh Market Inc<\/strong>. recently opened a new store in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0The Kroger Co<\/strong>. promoted Teresa Dickerson to Director Corporate Affairs, Communications and Government and Community Relations for the Houston division.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Meijer Inc.<\/strong> is opening two new supercenters on May 12 in Fort Wayne, IN and West Branch, MI.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Save-A-Lot Holdings, Inc<\/strong>. reported that Trey Johnson has joined the company as Chief Merchandising Officer.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0SpartanNash Company<\/strong> has appointed Yu Ying Seah as VP of IT Global Applications. Peter Anjorin is joining the company as VP, Strategy and Business Development.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Tawa Supermarkets Inc<\/strong>. has opened its first 99 Ranch Market location in the state of New York, in Westbury.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Tony\u2019s Fresh Market<\/strong> has been acquired by investment firm Apollo Global Management.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Wawa Inc<\/strong>. announced it plans to nearly double its store count during the next 10 years, ramping up growth to about 100 stores annually.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Wegmans Food Markets Inc<\/strong>. reported it plans to phase out single-use plastic bags companywide by the end of 2022.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Wegmans Food Markets Inc<\/strong>. announced Marty Gardner plans to retire in May after more than 40 years with the company.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022\u00a0Builders Hardware<\/strong> announced that it has been acquired by Trimlite.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Champs Sports <\/strong>has opened a new retail concept, called Champs Sports Homefield, in Pembroke Pines, FL. The 35,000 sq. ft. store is the largest for the retailer.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0The Home Depot Inc<\/strong>. announced that Matt Carey has been promoted to Exec VP of Customer Experience. Fahim Siddiqui has been promoted to Exec VP and CIO.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Lids Sports Group<\/strong> reported it is expanding in Mexico. The retailer plans to open four locations across the country in the coming months.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Rite Aid Corporation<\/strong> reported it expects to close 145 unprofitable stores.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Uniqlo<\/strong> said it plans to open 30 new stores annually in North America.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Victoria’s Secret & Co<\/strong>. has launched a new gender-free brand, called Happy Nation, aimed at tweens ages 8 through 13. The collection is available online only.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022\u00a0Dickey’s Barbecue Pit<\/strong> has expanded their retail line into Kroger<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Fatburger<\/strong> has opened their first Six Flags<\/strong> in Jackson, NJ.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0FOCUS Brands Inc<\/strong>. has hired Tim Voss as Chief Technology Officer.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Ike’s Love & Sandwiches<\/strong> has opened a new location in Denver, CO.<\/p>\n

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

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

\u2022\u00a0Outback Steakhouse Restaurants<\/strong> is now offering catering in 481 of their locations.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Papa Johns <\/strong>has named Joe Sieve as Chief Restaurant Officer.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Simply Southern Restaurant Group LLC<\/strong> has opened a new location in Columbia, MO.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Zaxby’s<\/strong> has opened a new location in Avon, IN and a new location in Richland, MS.<\/p>\n

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The Home Depot Inc<\/strong>. announced that Matt Carey has been promoted to…<\/p>\n

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