Eyemart Express, a leading national optical retailer has named Femi Enigbokan as its first Chief Growth Officer. In this new role, Femi will focus on expanding the optical retailer’s footprint, which currently stands at 231 stores throughout the U.S. Femi joins Eyemart Express after six years at Yum! Brands.
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WestRock, a leading provider of packaging solutions, has named Margaret Herndon as Chief Marketing Officer. In this newly created role, Herndon reports to Jeff Chalovich, Chief Commercial Officer and President of Corrugated Packaging. Most recently, Herndon was Chief Marketing Officer at Ericsson North America.
The IMAGINE Group, (www.theimaginegroup.com), a leading provider of visual communications, has named Chris Cavanaugh as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Cavanaugh brings more than 35 years of experience. He spent more than seven years in executive roles at the Freeman Co., the world’s largest event service and logistics company. Most recently, he served as CEO of […]
ImageWorks Display, Winston, Salem, NC, (www.imageworksdisplay.com), has announced Gary Newman as the newest team member to its Custom Display Division. Gary has spent his 25 year career in the Retail Display Industry, predominantly with Beauty Brands and Beauty Retailers.
TC Transcontinental, (www.tc.tc), has relocated its in-store marketing (ISM) product printing activities from the recent acquisitions of Holland & Crosby and Artisan Complete Limited to Transcontinental Brampton, in order to propel its growth in the ISM market. “The integration of our recent acquisitions in Brampton is an important milestone in our growth journey,” said Marcel […]
Media Resources, Oakville, Ontario, (www.mediaresources.com), an integrated sign solutions provider, has acquired Impulse Graphics & Display Solutions, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario. Impulse Graphics’ acquisition will further position Media Resources to the forefront of in-store retail signage by delivering additional products and services that will help advertisers improve the in-store experience.
INNOMARK, (www.innomarkcom.com), a Fairfield, OH-headquartered display firm, has opened a state-of-the-art Fulfillment and Kit Packing facility in West Chester, OH. This new facility allows INNOMARK to merge its Kit Packing and Fulfillment operations, while increasing warehouse storage space. This will increase efficiency and minimize transportation between facilities.
Landaal Packaging Systems, (www.landaal.com), a Burton, MI-based p.o.p. display and packaging firm, has acquired Westcott Displays located in Detroit, MI. Over the past 10 years Landaal Packaging Systems has focused on growing their Point of Purchase Display division, and acquiring Westcott Displays is a cornerstone step into the next evolution of this division’s growth. The […]
Lisa Materazzo has been promoted to group vice president, Toyota Marketing. Materazzo was previously V.P., Lexus Marketing, TMNA. Materazzo will have responsibilities for all Toyota division market planning, advertising, merchandising, sales promotions, incentives, NASCAR and motorsports, and all social and digital media.
VOSS Water has appointed Rachel Chambers Sr. V.P., Marketing. Chambers joins VOSS from Perfetti Van Melle where she served as V.P. Marketing leading the Airheads, Mentos and Fruit-tella brand franchises.
The LEGO Group has appointed Colette Burke as Chief Commercial Officer. Burke was previously with Bose Corp., where she was V.P., Global Sales. At LEGO, Burke will be responsible for the Group’s global commercial strategy including retailer partnerships, omnichannel development, and LEGO-branded retail stores.
DGS Retail has partnered with Hemisphere Design & Manufacturing to create the new joint venture, DGS-Hemisphere. The new division’s President, Tim Arnold, founded Hemisphere Design & Manufacturing in 2013. Hemisphere created a true one-stop retail display and fixture company based on modern manufacturing processes, increasing speed to market while decreasing their clients’ out-of-pocket expenses.
siffron, (www.siffron.com), and MTI (Mobile Tech, Inc.) announced they are leveraging their combined 100 years of retail industry experience and product portfolios to bring retail innovation and intelligent solutions to their customers. This partnership will enhance each brand’s business with integrated products and a full suite of solutions to improve the customer experience. The siffron […]
Do-It Corp. (www.do-it.com), South Haven, MI, has recently acquired TowerTag & Label of Benton Harbor, MI. Both companies design and manufacture hang tabs, display strips, and other retail display products. Ron McIntyre, V.P., Sales & Marketing for Do-It Corp., said, “This acquisition allows us to continue to expand in the area of retail display packaging […]
K&S Wire Products has appointed Judy Rickman as Manufacturing Operations Manager. Rickman began her employment with K&S in 2016 as assistant Production Manager and in 2018 was promoted to Production Manager. In her new role she will be responsible for manufacturing, maintenance, tooling, warehouse and logistics.
MANA Products, Meiyume,and RPG,(www.rpg57.com), have established The Vertical Beauty Alliance. From forecasting trends to providing in-store solutions, including displays, fixtures, retail environments, this alliance will re-imagine the beauty customer experience.
Mercury Plastics, a Chicago-based display firm, has acquired the assets of Maryland Thermoform Corp. With the addition of Maryland Thermoform Corp., Mercury expands its geographic footprint, customer base and provides a greater offering to current customers.
Peachtree Packaging & Display, (www.peacthreepackaging.com), Lawrenceville, GA, has appointed Garrison Brooks as Creative Sales Director. Brooks previously served as Creative Director of Customer Engagement for InnoMark Communications, Creative Director of Edison Retail Solutions, Creative Director of Compass Display Group and Senior Industrial Designer for Leggett & Platt, among others.
Green Bay Packaging, (www.gbp.com), has acquired Third Dimension Inc., a Geneva, OH-headquartered packaging and display firm. Third Dimension (TD) Inc was founded in 1991 by Louis DeJesus and Jeanette DeJesus. TD will continue to be led by Louis DeJesus and Mike Kelly.
GSP, (www.gspretail.com), a leading provider of end-to-end retail graphics services has announced growth plans for its Lenexa, KS-based, full-service print production facility, Custom Color which GSP acquired in February 2020. The company plans to hire 90 employees to support these expanded capabilities.