Retail & FoodService

The Manitowoc Company Appoints Robert M. Hund President Of Foodservice

July 12, 2013 The Manitowoc Company, Inc.

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. announced that Robert M. Hund will assume the role of President of Manitowoc’s Foodservice segment, effective August 1. Mr. Hund will report to Glen Tellock, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the company. …

Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef Announces K-Bob’s Steakhouse As Company’s Latest Foodservice Partner

July 12, 2013 Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef

Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef continues to enhance their presence in the foodservice industry, the company announced that it is now the foodservice partner for all K-Bob’s Steakhouse locations in Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. This is the company’s first multi-unit foodservice client in New Mexico. …

Washington D.C. Council Approves 'Living Wage' Bill Over Wal-Mart Ultimatum

July 11, 2013 Mike DeBonis, Washington Post

D.C. lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a bill requiring some large retailers to pay their employees a 50 percent premium over the city’s minimum wage, a day after Wal-Mart warned that the law would jeopardize its plans in the city. …

Shaw's To Close Six Stores, Including Supermarkets In Taunton & Fall River, MA

July 11, 2013 Gerry Tuoti and Kevin P. O'Connor, Taunton Gazette

Shaw’s confirmed Monday that it is closing six stores in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including supermarkets in Taunton and Fall River. …

Kroger Expanding Michigan Stores, Hiring 2,000

July 11, 2013 Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press

Kroger is updating and expanding supermarkets in Michigan and plans to hire 2,000 people within the next 18 months.

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