Jennifer Thomas

1 week ago | bcg.com | Deborah Lovich |Jennifer Thomas

Please evaluate yourself on a scale from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) on these characteristics:I let go of outdated beliefs, confront my fear of change, and improve my leadership mindset. I consistently step out of my comfort zone to fuel personal leadership growth. I consistently apply new leadership tools and practices in real-world work. I engage in leadership development with my team and promote shared learning. I shape my environment to support sustained leadership growth.

2 weeks ago | bizjournals.com | Jennifer Thomas

SouthPark mall’s ongoing efforts to curate a mix of upscale and luxury tenants has positioned it as a destination in the Southeast. SouthPark mall’s ongoing efforts to curate a mix of upscale and luxury tenants has positioned it as a destination in the Southeast. The roughly 1.7 million-square-foot retail center attracts 12 million visitors each year and has become a hub for not only shopping, but dining and community as well, says Holly Van Cleave, director of marketing and business development.

2 weeks ago | bizjournals.com | Jennifer Thomas

Charlotte-based retail chain Cato Corp. has cut its dividend, sold the company jet and closed stores. What’s next? The Cato Corp. is in cash conservation mode as it continues to grapple with falling sales — and the retailer expects ongoing pressure in 2025. The Charlotte-based specialty fashion company is taking steps to reduce expenses while focusing on productivity and efficiency initiatives. That includes cutting 40 positions at its corporate headquarters in February.

2 weeks ago | bizjournals.com | Jennifer Thomas

“We push forward with these difficult projects, knowing they are a big risk, but with that risk, we feel greatly rewarded in both the process and the end result of what we’ve made," restaurateur Jamie Brown says. Leluia Hall is inching closer to its long-awaited opening in Dilworth. The upscale steak-and-surf restaurant is the latest iteration at the former church, which was built in 1915. That space at 1829 Cleveland Ave. was previously home to Bonterra. Leluia Hall is set to open the week of May 6.

3 weeks ago | bizjournals.com | Jennifer Thomas

The Michelin Guide is ready to shine a spotlight on the American South. The Michelin Guide is ready to put a spotlight on the American South. Known for doling out up to three star ratings on restaurants and hotels, the guide plans a version that is focused on the Carolinas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. It will include the pre-existing Atlanta guide. The publication’s Michelin Guide: American South will be released this year.