Ryan Weller AO is pleased to welcome Ryan Weller as principal in the firm’s Retail Studio. Weller brings deep expertise in leading national and international rollout programs for some of the world’s most recognized brands. Weller will lead AO’s Retail Brand Experience team, focused on developing experiential retail spaces that Read More
Courtney Wing Newcastle Partners, a commercial real estate investment and development company focused on West Coast gateway marketplaces, promoted Courtney Wing to Vice President, Development and Construction. Wing will oversee and manage all aspects of the development process, including entitlements, permitting, and construction. Newcastle Managing Partner Dennis Higgs shared, “Courtney Read More
Jack Hartung, who’s been a key executive at Newport Beach-based Chipotle Mexican Grill during its rise to national prominence, has been named to the board of directors of Tesla Inc., the world’s biggest maker of electric vehicles. He’ll start his role on June 1, including on Tesla’s auditing committee. Tesla Read More
TEMECULA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, today announced its latest quarterly “books to bookmark” list for Q1 (Jan.-March) 2025, noting 11 new and interesting “good reads” from small publishers released in 2025. These newly Read More
Orange County’s unemployment rate fell to 3.7% in April from a revised 3.8% in March and above the 3.4% in April last year, according to the state’s Employment Development Department. The state’s unemployment rate of 5.0% The U.S.’s was 3.9%. Nonfarm OC employment increased by 5,000 jobs from March to Read More
In today’s competitive market, a local brand’s reputation can make or break its success. With consumers relying heavily on online reviews, search visibility, and social media impressions, how your business is perceived matters more than ever. Here are four essential tactics every local brand should know to build trust and Read More
MeridianLink Inc., a Costa Mesa-based software provider for small banks and credit unions, said President Larry Katz will become chief executive, effective Oct. 1. Current CEO Nicolaas Vlok plans to depart the post, while remaining on the board of directors (NYSE: MLNK). Katz joined MeridianLink in early 2024 as chief Read More
Mark King, made chief executive of Xponential Fitness Inc. in June 2024, announced plans to retire as the company’s CEO and chairman due to health reasons on Thursday. Shares of the fitness studio franchisor (NYSE: XPOF) dropped 16% to $8.22 with a market cap of $399.2 million during midday Read More
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — In times of economic turbulence, shifting markets and rising global tariffs, traditional sales methods are faltering. That’s why Spire Selling (spireselling.com) has launched a career development program in addition to a new book – “Cheating Death” (ISBN: 978-1069339287) by CEO and 35+ year sales Read More
Irvine-based Boot Barn Holdings reported a 17% jump to $454 million in fiscal fourth-quarter net sales on Wednesday. While the company missed average analysts’ forecasts, the stock nonetheless rose 14% to $152 per share during after-hours trading. The retailer of Western wear and accessories (NYSE: BOOT) saw similar activity in Read More
