Jared Briskin, the former COO of Birmingham-based sports retailer Hibbett, has been named CEO of the company. He replaces Mike Longo, CEO since December 2019. – AL.com
Anniston company plans layoffs
Amentum, in Anniston, plans to lay off 62 employees beginning in April. The company filed notice of the layoffs on the Alabama Department of Commerce’s WARN list. – Made in Alabama
Chase plans to triple Alabama presence
JPMorganChase plans to triple its number of Alabama branches by 2030. Chase Consumer Banking said Wednesday it’s planning to hire 170 more bankers during the expansion. Chase plans to increase its number of branches from 11 to 35. – CBS 42
Spirit adds nonstop from Birmingham to Newark
Spirit Airlines is adding nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, which is 15 miles from New York City. Service starts June 4, and flights are now available for booking. – Bham Now
