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Bill Would Cement Definition of Joint Employers as Organizations with Direct Control
Bill Would Cement Definition of Joint Employers as Organizations with Direct Control

The newly introduced Save Local Business Act would amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act to prevent agencies from revising rules under new presidential administrations. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/21/2025


Champion Announces Updates to Its Sales Team Leadership
Champion Announces Updates to Its Sales Team Leadership

Western U.S. Region Sales Director Chris Richelieu will retire at the end of this year while Peter O’Connor and Chase Andrews move into regional sales director roles. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/21/2025


Commercial Kitchen Stop Boosts Its One-Stop-Shop Services with Delray Acquisition
Commercial Kitchen Stop Boosts Its One-Stop-Shop Services with Delray Acquisition

The Florida dealer says the addition of a friendly competitor will bolster its institutional knowledge while adding refurbished equipment to its lineup. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/21/2025


New President Takes Over at Middleby’s Carter-Hoffmann
New President Takes Over at Middleby’s Carter-Hoffmann

Andrea Coldwell brings accounting, operations and engineering experience to the FEDA manufacturer member. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/14/2025


Parts Town Announces New CEO and CFO
Parts Town Announces New CEO and CFO

Bill Geary takes over leadership of the parts distributor as longtime leader Steve Snower transitions to the executive chairman role. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/14/2025


Refrigerated Solutions Group Names New Rep for Northern Illinois Market
Refrigerated Solutions Group Names New Rep for Northern Illinois Market

Culinary Equipment Group will support the Norlake and Master-Bilt refrigeration brands in the region. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/14/2025


Longtime Hubert VP Retires
Longtime Hubert VP Retires

Rodger Reed spent 17 years in operations for the FEDA distributor member. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/14/2025


White House Sets New Date for Reciprocal Tariffs
White House Sets New Date for Reciprocal Tariffs

Business advocacy groups file new brief challenging president’s authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/14/2025


Unox Adds Active Marketing Chef
Unox Adds Active Marketing Chef

Sarah Langum brings sales experience and a culinary background to the commercial oven manufacturer. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/14/2025


Perlick Taps Fifth Generation Family Member as Next CEO
Perlick Taps Fifth Generation Family Member as Next CEO

TJ Perlick Molinari will lean on his experience as an attorney and in the foodservice equipment industry to guide the manufacturer’s long-term vision and strategy. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/7/2025


Oregon Rejects Extension for EPR Law Implementation
Oregon Rejects Extension for EPR Law Implementation

The state’s new recycling law went into effect on July 1, creating new burdens and fees on distributors for certain kinds of products. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/7/2025


Congress Passes Long-Sought Tax Relief
Congress Passes Long-Sought Tax Relief

The final version of the reconciliation bill makes permanent the Section 199A pass-through deduction, increases the estate tax exemption and enshrines the expensing of research and development costs. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/7/2025