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  • Fast-growing convenience store operator implementing salary increase despite judge’s injunction

    Sheetz is moving forward as planned to implement the changes outlined in the new overtime rule.        

  • Report: Albertsons in talks to buy Price Chopper

    A new billion dollar merger is reported about to rock the supermarket industry.   Albertsons Companies Inc. is in advanced talks to acquire Price Chopper, a privately held, New York-based regional grocery store operator, for around $1 billion, Reuters reported. Price Chopper operates some 130 stores in the Northeast, including New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.   

  • Quick-serve giant joins Energy Star

    The Wendy’s Company has extended its commitment to reducing energy.   The restaurant chain has joined the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star Program and will work to improve energy efficiency through a strategic, corporate energy management program that will enhance the company's energy strategy.  

  • JGA adds new executive position

    JGA has named Joanne Healy to the newly created position of executive VP, chief strategy officer.   Her responsibilities will span across strategy, creative and business development, bringing her unique perspective to the rapidly evolving world of retail, service and brand experience.    

  • CSA Exclusive: America’s Top 10 Redevelopers

    Kimco Realty Corp. takes the top spot in Chain Store Age’s 12th annual Top Redevelopers survey, with 2,669,999 sq. ft. redeveloped. Kimco’s redevelopment reach in 2015-2016 spanned 19 states and Canada, as the company touched 39 projects in all. (The survey analyzed redevelopment work from mid-year to mid-year in the 12-month period from June 2015 to June 2016.)

  • Events company opens retail store

    A full-service event design company is extending its brand.   White Lilac has opened its first retail location, a home décor store, at South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, Calif. The company specializes in large-scale parties, exclusive weddings, corporate functions, and private parties.     The boutique showcases a whimsical collection of gifts, housewares, accessories, furniture, décor and more inspired by White Lilac event designs for celebrity clients, dignitaries and iconic venues.

  • Natural pet food retailer on expansion track

    Bentley’s Pet Stuff is on the move.   The family-owned retailer, which specializes in the fast-growing segment of natural pet food, will open nine stores in December, with locations in Milwaukee, Colorado, Minneapolis and Chicago.    The new locations include Bayview, Racine, Menomonee Falls, New Berlin, Delafield and Fox Point (all in the Milwaukee area); Stillwater in the Minneapolis area; Greenwood, Colorado; and one in Chicago.  

  • QVC makes executive appointment

    QVC has appointed Bob Spieth as executive VP of QVC's customer and business services. He will oversee supply chain, customer service and experience, operations strategy, and corporate real estate and workplace services for both QVC and zulily businesses, with the exception of zulily's corporate facilities. Spieth joined zulily in 2013 as COO. Prior to zulily, he held several leadership roles with OHL, one of the world's largest third-party logistics companies
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