Singer Reorganizes Contract Business Leadership

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New executive vice president, contracts previously held the role of president of Singer Ashland.

In Memoriam: 4 Star Reps’ Andy Bachovin Passes

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Longtime MAFSI member and former board member Andy Bachovin of 4 Star Reps passed away on Jan. 18.

New Appointments and Retirements at Perlick and TriMark

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Chris Baichoo will become chief sales officer at Perlick as Jim Koelbl retires—plus TriMark’s Kim Gill Rimsza to depart in February.

WFF’s March Conference Will Have Hybrid Format

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The annual conference will offer both a virtual and in-person option at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center.

Polar King Mobile Expands Dealer Network

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Partnership with Wallace Trailers helps PKM reach Tennessee and nearby states.

Fein Brothers Finds New Ways to Reach Customers

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First-of-its kind retail partnership extends reach and customer base.

TriMark Adds Supply Chain Chief, Shuffles United East Leadership

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As United East President Scott McDaniel departs, John Pawlowski’s role expands.

First Patio Heaters, Now Propane?

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Some restaurants are reporting difficulty finding a steady supply of gas to power heaters for outdoor dining.

Long John Silver’s Reels in New CEO

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Shortreed, who joined as COO in 2019, has store remodels and investments in speed and accuracy on his plate in 2021.

How Starbucks Is Lending Operational Expertise to the Vaccine Rollout

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A mock vaccine site in the chain’s innovation center aims to remove bottlenecks.

Middleby Appoints New GM for Trio of Brands

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Coming from past roles at McDonald’s and Marmon Group, Gwen Bialas brings a knowledge base in IT, data analytics and technology-smart systems.

Industry Mourns Ali Group Founder Luciano Berti

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The industry veteran passed away peacefully on Monday, one week shy of his 90th birthday.