Design Phase, (www.dphase.com), a Waukegan, IL-based p.o.p. display firm, has promoted Louis Young to Vice President of Business Development. Young is a 15-year industry veteran. For the last 4+ years, he held the position of National Account Manager at Design Phase. In his new role, Young, will lead the planning and execution of strategies to […]
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Vanguard Companies, a Kansas City, MO-headquartered designer and manufacturer of p.o.p. displays, has opened a new St. Louis Sales & Design Center. The team in the new office will continue to provide creative services including conceptual sketching, graphic design, structural design, CAD sampling, prototyping, production art, and testing. The new space will have a photo […]
Morgan Li, a custom fabricator of fixtures, furniture, and graphics for retail brands around the globe, has further expanded after completing the purchase of a 230,000 sq. ft. facility in Chicago Heights, IL. This strategic purchase, which nearly doubles its total square footage, will provide the company space to expand, invest, and create dozens of […]
Marmon Retail Solutions, www.marmonretailsolutions.com, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has acquired two companies – Big Red Rooster Flow and Project CSI. Through this recent acquisition, the company and service offerings will expand to accommodate evolving customer needs. The Marmon Retail Solutions group includes L.A. Darling, DCI Marketing, Trade Fixtures, Eden, Retail Space Solutions, Commercial Zone, Store […]
The Imagine Group, (www.theimageingroup.com), a Minneapolis, MN-headquartered provider of visual communications, has appointed Terry Monday to the role of Chief Strategy Officer. Monday brings over 20 years of executive experience in visual communications and marketing. Most recently, she was Exec. V.P., Sales, at Orora Visual.
Huston Patterson and Sigma Graphics, leading suppliers of high-graphic printed materials, have merged with Lewisburg Printing Company. LPC, a portfolio company of Radial Equity Partners, manufactures printed materials and packaging for a broad range of markets.
James Cook has joined Pakit Displays, (www.pakit.com), a Bensalem, PA-based point-of-purchase display firm, as Sales Director. Cook brings 23 years of experience and knowledge to navigate the current retail environment and point-of-purchase industry.
Hostess Brands has appointed Arist Mastorides as its Chief Customer Officer. Mastorides will be responsible for global sales, customer engagement and experience programs, as well as leading the company’s category insights and the enterprise activation teams. Mastorides joins Hostess from Kimberly Clark, where he was President of the North American Family Care division.
PepsiCo has appointed Jane Wakely as Exec. V.P., Chief Consumer and Marketing Officer & Chief Growth Officer, International Foods. Wakely will focus on driving accelerated growth by elevating PepsiCo’s consumer-centricity, innovation, brand and marketing capabilities. Wakely joins PepsiCo with 28 years of marketing experience at Procter & Gamble and at Mars, where since 2019 she […]
Dippin’ Dots, the nation’s leading flash-frozen beaded ice cream brand, has appointed Adam Gross, as V.P., Sales & Marketing. Gross has been with the company for 15 years and has most recently served as the Senior Director of Sales where he was a key player in doubling the company’s sales from 2012 to 2015.
Southwest Airlines has promoted Jonathan Clarkson to V.P., Marketing, Loyalty, & Products. Clarkson was most recently a Managing Director, overseeing general management responsibilities for the Company’s frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards.
Farmer Boys, the Southern California-based fast casual restaurant chain, has appointed restaurant industry veteran Joe Adney to serve as the concept’s new V.P. & Chief Marketing Officer. Adney will lead marketing, menu innovation, advertising, and digital marketing efforts. He most recently was CMO at Black Bear Diner and has led marketing teams at Baskin-Robbins, IHOP […]
VSBLTY, (www.vsblty.net), has named Gary A. Gibson as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO.)VSBLTY technology provides enhanced customer engagement and audience measurement using machine learning and computer vision. Its VisionCaptor™ and DataCaptor™ software combine motion graphics and interactive brand messaging with cutting-edge computer vision measurement and insights.
The IMAGINE Group, (www.theimaginegroup.com), a Minneapolis, MN-based visual communications firm, has announced a series of executive appointments. Marilyn Schullo has been appointed Chief Operating Officer. Wilson Tang will join IMAGINE as Chief Innovation Officer. Andy Lewkowicz has been named Chief Customer Officer.
Bay Cities, (www.bay-cities.com), a Pico Rivera-based display and packaging firm, has added a packout facility in Santa Fe Springs, CA. Bay Cities’ facilities now consist of over 700,000 sq. ft. of combined space providing the ability to have 20 production lines. “This new facility will ensure efficiency and add to our outstanding ability to execute […]
NELSON Worldwide, award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm, has appointed Bevan Bloemendaal as its new Retail Practice Leader. He will lead the continued growth of NELSON’s retail practice while championing innovative concepts that help drive the industry into the future. Bloemendaal brings over 20 years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining NELSON, Bloemendaal […]
Edward D Spitaletta, 91, a pioneer in the Housewares and POP industries has passed away. It was in 1980 that Edward, along with several partners, invented, patented, and trademarked the “Clip Strip ” merchandising strip. . His legacy carries on today through his family owned and operated companies, Lola Products and Clip Strip.
Leviton has promoted Ron Ridenour to V.P., Retail Sales & Marketing. Ridenour began his career at Leviton as an account representative in 2006, and has served previously as Director of Sales for Retail and Director of Sales for The Home Depot.
Eternal Water, the No. 3 selling alkaline water brand in the U.S., which has acquired Essentia Water from Nestlé, has appointed Tahne Davis, as V. P., Marketing & Brand. Davis, who has more than 25 years of marketing experience, was instrumental in developing Essentia’s brand’s identity.
Leading fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has named Laura Rueckel as Chief Marketing Officer and Erin Walter as Vice President of Brand Marketing. Bringing decades of marketing and franchise industry experience, these appointments will further fuel Freddy’s accelerated growth strategy.