Duraco, (www.duraco.com), a B2B manufacturer of specialty tapes, which are sold into end markets including point-of purchase displays, has appointed Martha Sloboda, V.P., Sales. Martha joins Duraco with over 20 years of adhesives, coatings, technical materials development, and sales experience.
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Boston Retail Solutions, (www.bostonrs.com), a Vero FL-based supplier of retail graphics, has appointed John Noonan as its new Exec. V.P. of Sales & Marketing. Noonan joins Boston Retail Solutions with over 30 years of experience in brand implementation programs, including; signage, graphics, and custom branded elements.
U.S. Display Group, Tullahoma, TN, has acquired General Container Corporation (GCC) of Buena Park, CA. “U.S. Display Group’s acquisition of GCC provides a major growth opportunity for both businesses through an expanded geographic footprint that will help us better serve our clients,” said Greg Moore, President of U.S. Display Group. The expanded business will be […]
John Hoepfner and Stu Maisel, Principals of H&M Recruiting Group, an executive search firm specializing in retail merchandising and shopper marketing, have announced the appointment of Rudy Rudolph as V.P., Business Development and the opening of the HMRG Los Angeles office. Rudy brings 30 years of in-store marketing experience to HMRG, previously holding senior level […]
Meyers, a Minneapolis, MN-based leader in printed signage, labels, retail displays has acquired the sheet-fed business unit from Insignia Systems. “This acquisition allows us to bring valuable print services to clients, including retail signage, displays and more,” said Mike Lane, CEO of Meyers. Kevin Mathews, formerly V.P., Custom Print Solutions at ISI, has joined Meyers […]
Asset Strategies Group, (ASG), a Columbus, OH-based real estate solutions firm, has acquired environmental design agency Chute Gerdeman. ASG’s CEO, Steve Morris said, “We’re thrilled to add Chute Gerdeman, to our portfolio of solutions for retail real estate. Chute Gerdeman’s design capabilities fill a critical need as retailers of all sizes and shapes will need […]
3A Composites USA (www.3acompositesUSA.com), has expanded its foam board range with the acquisition of the EnCore® Products and Elmer’s foam boards division from Newell Brands. This broadens 3A Composites’ offering to the display and graphic arts markets.
FOCUS Brands, parent company of Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe’s Southwest Grill, McAlister’s Deli, and Schlotzsky’s, announced that Brian Krause has been named Chief Development Officer. Krause joins FOCUS Brands from Inspire Brands, where he most recently served as Chief Development Officer of Jimmy John’s.
Kum & Go has appointed Tracy Ging as Chief Marketing Officer. Ging joins Kum & Go from S&D Coffee and Tea, where she was Chief Business Officer and worked with major foodservice and convenience partners on their better-for-you beverage programs, sustainable sourcing strategies, and overall menu innovation.
Sprouts Farmers Market has named Gilliam Phipps as Sr. V.P., Chief Marketing Officer. Phipps will oversee Sprouts’ marketing, advertising, customer engagement and private label teams. Phipps brings more than twenty years of experience in marketing strategy, branding, and product/private label development to Sprouts. He most recently served as V.P., Branding, Marketing & “Our Brands” at […]
Ziebart, the global leader in car appearance and protection services, which operates 400 locations, has promoted Larisa Walega to Vice President of Marketing. As Vice President of Marketing, her key responsibilities will include building and executing a holistic brand awareness strategy through digital marketing, sales promotion, public relations, store layout and marketing of new products […]
Dano’s Tequila has appointed Conley Fitzpatrick as Chief Marketing Officer. Fitzpatrick will oversee all of Dano’s Tequila’s marketing, communications, business development, branding and advertising efforts. She previously held a variety of commercial and brand positions at Diageo and led marketing efforts for Cîroc Vodka and Deleon Tequila
Miller Zell, (www.millerzell.com), a retail experience solutions company. has appointed Michael Larkin as Sr. V.P. Retail Sales & National Accounts, and has named Jamie Smith as V.P., Global Sourcing & Procurement. Prior to joining Miller Zell, Larkin was a business development executive with QUAD Graphics and V.P., Business Development at SGK, Inc. Smith has 20 […]
Great Northern Corp., Oshkosh, designers and producers of packaging and p.o.s. displays, has appointed Bruce Kehler as V.P., Sales Development. In his role, Kehler will provide sales leadership, strategic account development and key account relationship management. Kehler comes to GNC from Amcor Flexibles North America, where he most recently served as Sr. Director Sales – […]
Royal Containers, (www.royalcontainers.com), a Brampton, Ontario-headquartered display and packaging firm, has acquired C&B Display Packaging, a Missisaua, Ontario-based display firm. With a shared desire for strategic growth, C&B and Royal Containers are positioned to compete in the corrugated marketplace.
INNOMARK Communications, LLC, a Fairfield, OH-headquartered Visual Marketing company, has introduced Innomark East. This new venture, located in Secaucus, New Jersey, will leverage INNOMARK’s prepacked display capabilities to serve the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) market. John Feindt and Fulvio Pagnozzi, former owners/partners of The Strive Group, are both partners and stakeholders in INNOMARK East and […]
Bay Cities, (www.bay-cities.com), a Pico Rivera, CA-based display firm, has appointed Michael Musgrave as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Musgrave will be responsible for the Manufacturing plants, including the Digital and Permanent Display division, Design departments and the Packout facilities.
Rite Aid has appointed Andre Persaud as executive vice president, retail. Persaud will lead the retail operations for more than 2400 Rite Aid locations. Most recently, Persaud served as an Executive Consultant to Wakefern Food.
Under Armour has appointed Paul Fipps as Chief Experience Officer (CXO). As CXO, Fipps is responsible for the company’s overall consumer experience including its global retail and eCommerce business, Connected Fitness platform, and customer relationship management.
Del Taco Restaurants, the second largest Mexican-American quick service restaurant chain by units in the U.S., has appointed Tim Hackbardt Chief Marketing Officer. Hackbardt has over 27 years of experience and has led or advised numerous restaurant chains. Among these brands are BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Rubio’s, Pieology, Steak ‘n Shake, Johnny Rockets, and Lucille’s […]