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Delaware North Establishes Office of the Chief Executive
Delaware North today announced the establishment of the Office of the Chief Executive for the global hospitality and food service company. The Office of the Chief Executive reports to Delaware North’s chairman, Jeremy Jacobs, and will focus on strategic growth, both organic and through new business acquisition, strategic planning, corporate governance and financial management to […]
Gold Medal Releases Product to Meet Government Nutrition Guidelines for Schools
The launch of the USDA Smart Snacks in School program has created a challenge for schools to meet the new national nutrition standards. The Cincinnati-based concession industry leader, Gold Medal Products Co. has responded by introducing SunnyPop™—a popcorn snack that’s popular with students, yet still meets the national requirements. Popcorn has always been a best-seller […]
April 6th is National Caramel Popcorn Day
Great Western Products reminds you that April 6th, 2015 is National Caramel Popcorn Day! The day celebrates the combination of Caramel and Popcorn. Caramel corn is an American confection made of popcorn coated with a sugar or molasses based caramel candy shell. Typically a sugar solution or syrup is made and heated until it browns […]
Memphis CCM Class to Feature Tours and Ballgame
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced an exciting development in conjunction with its upcoming Concession Manager Certification (CCM). This class will be held on April 15-18 in Memphis, Tennessee. In addition to the course, NAC Board member George Raub, IV, CCM of Delaware North Sportservice has graciously offered to host the class to […]
Bottom’s Up: Michele Lewis scores with fudge-coated cookie
This month’s Concession Spotlight returns to the supply side with Michele Lewis, president and owner of Sweet Bottom®Cookie (SBC). We try to bring you profiles of a wide range of people and companies of all types and sizes. Michele is an entrepreneurial owner of a specialized cookie company currently selling to movie theatres across the […]
Centerplate Announces Partnership with Greater Columbus Convention Center
COLUMBUS, OH—[February 11, 2015]— The Greater Columbus Convention Center and Centerplate, the hospitality provider which serves premier convention, and entertainment venues across North America and Europe, today announced a new agreement to enhance the hospitality program for the leading convention destination located in the heart of Columbus, Ohio. A state-of-the-art building with 1.7 million square […]
Mickey Warner Award 2015 Nominations Open
The National Association of Concessionaires is now seeking nominations for the 2015 Mickey Warner Award. Submissions are due by March 13, 2015. The Mickey Warner Award is bestowed upon an individual each year by NAC to recognize leadership and significant accomplishments in the non-theatre concession industry. The award honors the late Mickey Warner, the father […]
Gottlieb Named 2015 Bert Nathan Award Honoree
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that Adam Gottlieb, ACS, EVP Sales and Procurement for Continental Concession Supplies, Inc. has been selected as the 2015 Bert Nathan Memorial Award Honoree. The award designates active involvement in NAC, providing positive leadership direction, significant contributions to the development and professionalism of the concessions industry with […]
Delaware North to Operate The Westin Buffalo
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Delaware North today announced that Starwood’s world-renowned Westin brand will soon debut in Buffalo, N. Y. The Westin Buffalo will open in June 2016 at 250 Delaware Avenue as part of a new 12-story mixed-use development that will house Delaware North’s world headquarters. Marking the Westin brand’s debut […]
Kernel Season’s Names CEO
Kernel Season’s is proud to announce an exciting addition to the Kernel family. Scott Lerner joined the team earlier this year as Chief Executive Officer, and has already done great work to expand and enhance the value Kernel Season’s brings to theatres and concession stands everywhere. Lerner has also become a member of National Association […]