DALLAS, March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Global sports entertainment leader Topgolf® today announced former Starbucks COO Troy Alstead has joined its board of directors. “Topgolf is a company to watch. I’m proud to support a brand that is not only delivering a remarkable social experience but also fostering an award-winning workplace culture and giving back […]
Hilton Kota Kinabalu Welcomes Guests in the Heart of Sabah SABAH, Malaysia and MCLEAN, Va. March 28, 2017 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Kota Kinabalu, a 305-room hotel located in the center of Sabah’s capital city. An urban melting pot of Southeast Asian culture, Kota Kinabalu has emerged as a […]
Coppedge retires after 40-year banking career WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — BB&T today announced Jim Daly has been named president of its West Florida Region. Daly, who previously served as a Community Banking group executive in Winston-Salem, N.C., assumed his new role effective March 26, 2017. He replaces Ken Coppedge who retired March […]
Zurich, March 28, 2017 – Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) announced today that it has appointed Francis Bouchard to the new position of Group Head of Communications and Public Affairs. The position reflects the forthcoming integration of the communications and public affairs functions. Mr. Bouchard will take up his position on July 1 and will report […]
London, UK, 28 March 2017 – Square today announced that it has launched in the UK, making it easier than ever for millions of small and medium-sized businesses across Britain to take card payments and run their business. The UK marks the fifth country where Square is available, joining existing markets Canada, Japan, Australia and […]
Hilton Saint Petersburg ExpoForum Welcomes Guests to the Former Russian Imperial Capital SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia and MCLEAN, Va. March 27, 2017 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Saint Petersburg ExpoForum, marking the debut of Hilton Hotels & Resorts in the northwest region of the Russian Federation. The new-build hotel is part […]
The brand introduces new user-generated campaign spots in partnership with Jukin Media. 27 March 2017 – InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the launch of the newest Holiday Inn Express brand campaign, Be The Readiest, and its partnership with Jukin Media, a digital entertainment company that specializes in […]
LAKELAND, Florida, March 27, 2017 — Today, Publix Super Markets announced the promotion of Bob Balcerak to Vice President of Real Estate Strategy, effective April 3, 2017. “Promoting associates from within the company is one of the ways we perpetuate our Publix culture,” said CEO & President Todd Jones. “Bob will play a critical role […]
OAKVILLE, ON, March 27, 2017 /CNW/ – Restaurant Brands International Inc. (“RBI”) (NYSE/TSX: QSR, TSX: QSP) today announced that it expects to complete the acquisition of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. (“Popeyes”) (NASDAQ: PLKI) today, following the successful completion of its tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Popeyes at […]
ORLANDO, Fla., March 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) today announced that it has agreed to acquire Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen (Cheddar’s) for $780 million in an all-cash transaction from its stockholders including private equity firms L Catterton and Oak Investment Partners. Cheddar’s will add to Darden’s portfolio of differentiated brands which currently […]