Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store

• Albertsons LLC has named Omer Gajial to the role of Senior VP of Pharmacy and Health.

• Giant Food LLC announced its flu shots will be available at its new mobile clinics throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware through October. Flu shots will be administered by a specially trained and certified pharmacist, and require no appointment.

• Hy-Vee announced plans to open DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse shop-in-shops inside six of its supermarkets in Minnestota, with plans to open several more DSW shop-in-shops in 2021.

• Quality Oil Co. LLC has acquired Beroth Oil Co. and its 23 Four Brothers convenience stores.

• QuikTrip Corp. announced it recently opened its 850th store.

• SpartanNash Company has hired Shaquanda Gordon as VP of Human Resources, Talent and Diversity, a newly created position.

 

Retail

• Ascena Retail Group Inc. is selling its Catherines brand.

• Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. announced Scott Lindblom has been named as its new CTO.

• Hammond Lumber Company has announced Rod Bickford as its new COO and Fred Perkins as its new Senior VP of Sales.

• Loves Furniture Inc has opened two locations, in Pittsburgh and McMurray, PA. Additional stores are due to open in the coming weeks, including in Mt. Pleasant, PA. The retailer is currently hiring to support 31 locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan.

• Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. announced that Alice Givens has been appointed as the Senior VP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.

• Rent the Runway announced it is phasing out its unlimited clothing rental plan, called Unlimited Swap.

• Tiffany & Co. is opening a new 5,400 sq. ft. store in Westfield Valley Fair mall in San Jose, CA.

• Tractor Supply Co. announced it has opened its 1,900th Tractor Supply store location.

• US LBM Holdings, LLC has opened a new location in Manchester, CT.

• Walmart Stores Inc. is introducing a new casual clothing line for men and women called Free Assembly. The brand will debut online and in 250 stores.

 

Restaurant

• Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back their carne asada option. Initially the offering will only be available to rewards members and through digital ordering. It will be offered in restaurants starting on Sept. 28th.

• CKE Restaurants Inc. has named Lance Tucker CFO and Phil Crawford CTO.

• Dog Haus International LLC will debut their first ever food truck in Dallas, TX.

• Domino’s Pizza Inc has promoted Kelly Garcia to Executive VP and CTO.

• Farmer Boys Food Inc. is kicking of its annual fundraiser for UMC Children’s Hospital on Sept.28th. The company will allow customers to round up their change to the next whole dollar on any purchase and all of the donations will go to the hospital.

• Fat Brands, Inc has completed their acquisition of The Johnny Rockets Group Inc. for $25 million. Fat Brands plans to grow their newly acquired burger chain and return it to its roots.

• Huddle House has opened a new location in Forsyth, GA.

• O’Charley’s has added four new family style options to its menu.

• Simply Southern Restaurant Group LLC is opening a new location Ruston, LA.

• Taco John’s has hired Greg Miller as COO.

• The Crack Shack has received a significant investment that will allow them to open 50 new units over the next five years.

• Twin Restaurant Holding LLC has named Scott Gray CFO and Mike Prentiss as Controller.

• Walk-On’s Enterprises is opening its newest location in Knoxville, TN.