{"id":15981,"date":"2022-04-29T11:24:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T15:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/?p=15981"},"modified":"2022-04-29T11:24:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T15:24:30","slug":"in-other-business-news-49","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chainstoreguide.com\/offthechain\/2022\/04\/in-other-business-news-49\/","title":{"rendered":"In Other Business News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\"Free<\/a>\u2022 Amazon.com Inc<\/strong>. will open three new Amazon Fresh stores in Southern California, in Mission Viejo, LaVerne and Murrietta, in the next couple weeks.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Boyett Petroleum<\/strong> has named Dale Boyett as CEO. The retailer has appointed Scott Castle as its new President, succeeding Dale Boyett.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Buc-ee\u2019s Ltd<\/strong>. opened its first travel center in Kentucky on April 19.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Casey’s General Stores Inc<\/strong>. recently opened its first convenience store without any gas pumps, in Des Moines, IA.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Circle K Stores Inc<\/strong>. is expanding in the Charlotte, NC, area through a new franchise development agreement that will bring nine new Circle K locations to the region over the next five years.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Foxtrot Ventures Inc<\/strong> plans to open four new convenience stores in DC, MD, and VA by the end of 2022. This will mark the retailer\u2019s first entry into Maryland.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Kroger Co<\/strong>. plans to add 23,000 associates across operations during a hybrid employment event this weekend.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sheetz Inc<\/strong>. is expanding into western Ohio by opening approximately 20 new store locations in Dayton over the next five years. The retailer is aiming to open its first Dayton store in 2024.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Wegmans Food Markets Inc<\/strong>. reported it plans to open a new supermarket in Lake Grove, NY, its first in New York\u2019s Long Island market.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022 Altar\u2019d State<\/strong> has named Cristina Ceresoli as Chief Marketing Officer. The retailer has promoted Dana Seguin to Brand President of its Arula brand, and Nicole Sewall to Senior VP of Vow\u2019d.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Gap Inc<\/strong>. announced that Old Navy<\/strong> President and CEO Nancy Green is leaving the retailer.<\/p>\n

\u2022 L & W Supply<\/strong> has acquired the assets of DWS Building Supply with two locations in El Paso, TX, and one in Las Cruces, NM.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Maurices Inc<\/strong>. reported it plans to open 12 new store locations this year.<\/p>\n

\u2022 National Association of Chain Drug Stores<\/strong> announced Brian Nightengale has been elected Chairman. Andre Persaud was elected Vice Chairman, and Mike Wysong was elected Treasurer. Each officer will serve for one year, covering the 2022-23 term.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Tapestry, Inc<\/strong>. has appointed David L. Casey as Chief Inclusion and Social Impact Officer, effective May 16, 2022.<\/p>\n

\u2022 UFP Industries<\/strong> announced that President and COO Patrick Webster will retire at the end of 2022.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Walmart Stores Inc<\/strong>. has opened its seventh import distribution center. The three million sq. ft. facility is located in Ridgeville, SC.<\/p>\n

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Restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Bojangles’ <\/strong>has named David Whitaker as COO.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Chipotle Mexican Grill<\/strong> increased their menu prices by 4% at the end of the first quarter due to inflation.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Fogo de Chao<\/strong> has opened a new flagship location Coral Gables, FL.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Moe’s Southwest Grill<\/strong> has hired Annica Conrad as VP of Marketing and Mike Smith as VP of Operations.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen<\/strong> has remodeled their Canal Street location to feature ordering kiosks and digital order boards. This is the first location to have these digital enhancements.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Teriyaki Madness<\/strong> has signed a franchise agreement to open 35 new locations.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Twin Peaks<\/strong> has signed a franchise agreement to open 3 new location in the Pittsburgh area starting this year.<\/p>\n

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