Barbeques Galore Names Sweet Factory Chairman Edgar Berner to Board of Directors.IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 1998--Barbeques Galore Limited (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :BBQZY) today announced that it has elected Edgar F. Berner, Chairman and former CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Sweet Factory, Inc. to the Company's Board of Directors. Berner, who is the first outside U.S. Director for the Australian Australian pertaining to or originating in Australia. Australian bat lyssavirus disease see Australian bat lyssavirus disease. Australian cattle dog a medium-sized, compact working dog used for control of cattle. Company, replaces Philip Gardiner, who has resigned from the Board following 10 years of service. "We are delighted to welcome Ed to our board," said Sam Linz, executive chairman of Barbeques Galore Barbeques Galore is an Australian chain of retail stores specializing in barbecue grills that also has a large presence in the United States. There are 84 stores in covering all of Australia, and 75+ stores in 10 American states. . "During his career, Ed has led the successful nationwide expansion of several retail chains, and his leadership in this area will be invaluable as we continue Barbeques Galore's U.S. expansion. His expertise with niche segments of the retail sector, in addition to his broad experience as a member of the Board of Directors of numerous U.S. public companies, will strengthen and deepen deep·en tr. & intr.v. deep·ened, deep·en·ing, deep·ens To make or become deep or deeper. deepen Verb to make or become deeper or more intense Verb 1. our Board." Mr. Berner, age 67, is the Chairman and former CEO of the Sweet Factory, Inc., a rapidly growing, venture-backed national chain of more than 230 candy candy: see confectionery. candy Sweet sugar- or chocolate-based confection. The Egyptians made candy from honey (combined with figs, dates, nuts, and spices), sugar being unknown. stores. From 1981 to 1988, Berner was Executive Vice President of Weekend Exercise Company, a wholesale apparel company that he co-founded. From 1969 to 1976, Berner was President, CEO and founder of Fashion Conspiracy, a chain of junior apparel stores that was sold to Edison Brothers Stores in 1976. Berner remained as CEO until 1980, managing the chain's expansion to 280 stores nationwide. Berner has held past Board of Director positions at Clothestime, Inc. and Edison Brothers and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Hot Topic, Inc. and Garden Fresh, Inc. Barbeques Galore is the leading chain of specialty retail stores devoted to sales of barbecues, fireside products and related accessories. As of July 31, 1998, the Company owned and operated 33 stores in Australia and 41 stores in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . In addition, there are 7 franchised stores in the U.S. and 46 licensed stores in Australia.
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