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Steady as They Go: Restaurant Sales Continue to Climb

May 20, 2020

April restaurant sales fell at twice the rate of U.S. retail sales, which also plunged. Almost half of consumers will wait at least a month after reopening before going out to eat, per one survey. Here’s what you need to know.

Bene to Lead NRA

Former Sysco executive Tom Bene will become president and CEO for the National Restaurant Association and CEO for the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation.

RA Forms Advisory Board

Restaurant Associates appointed Anthony Capozzoli to fill the newly created position of RA COVID-19 safety czar for the on-site dining management company.

TriMark Taps Retail Veteran

TriMark USA turned to a former Walmart executive to become chief supply chain officer for the Massachusetts-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer.

Master-Bilt to Consolidate Manufacturing

Refrigerated Solutions Group plans to close its New Albany, Miss., manufacturing plant where the company makes its Master-Bilt line of refrigeration products.

Nau Named Nieco President

Jaime Nau was promoted to president of Nieco Corporation, a Windsor, Calif.-based manufacturer of broilers for commercial kitchen cooking.

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