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Sodexo to Launch 100 ‘Food Hive’ Community-Oriented Campus Convenience Stores by 2026

Sodexo, a leader in foodservice for campuses across the U.S., announces the company’s goal of opening nearly 100 “Food Hive” markets at colleges natio...

beverage

SC: Cardiff Products Corp. Selects Lexington County for First S.C. Operation, Creating 94 New Jobs

Cardiff Products Corporation, a beverage manufacturer, announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company's first South Carolina operation...

food

Burger Chain Shake Shack Plans to Open 80+ New Restaurants for 2025

Fast-casual burger chain Shake Shack is planning to open 80 to 85 new restaurants in 2025, in its bid to reach "at least" 1,500 locations over time, v...

manufacturing

AR: Messer Expands With New Air Separation Unit in Berryville, to Create at Least 20 Jobs

Messer, a leading industrial gases company, has announced a strategic investment of over $70 million to construct a state-of-the-art air separation un...

manufacturing

MO: IKO Announces Plans To Open New Granule Facility in Bismarck, Creating 50+ Jobs

IKO, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing, and waterproofing products, is proud to announce pla...

food

PA: Wegmans Announces Plans to Open Store in Pittsburgh Region, With Up to 500 Employees

Wegmans Food Markets Inc., and Sippel Enterprises LP announced plans for a new Wegmans store in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. The store marks the ...

distribution

SC: Le Creuset Expanding Hampton County Operations With $30M Investment, 30 New Jobs

Le Creuset, a global cookware, bakeware and kitchen tools brand, announced it is expanding its operations in Hampton County. The company's $30 million...

agriculture

NM: NewBridge to Expand Production Operations in Estancia Valley, Creating 34 New Jobs

The New Mexico Economic Development Department and NewBridge Global Ventures (NewBridge) announced that the Ag Tech company is planning a major expans...

retail

TN: BJ’s Wholesale Club Kicks Off 2025 with Grand Opening of Maryville Location, Its Fourth in Tenn.

BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that its club in Maryville, Tennessee, will open on January 17. It's the fourth BJ’s club in Tennessee and features a BJ...

manufacturing

UT: UIPA Incentive Supports Nucor Towers & Structures Expansion in Brigham City, 200 Jobs

The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) announced its approval of an incentive to support Nucor Towers & Structures, Inc., a leading steel producer and ...