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Monthly Archives: March 2017

Barnes & Noble to host Spring Educator Appreciation Days, April 1-9

Special Events Include a Grant Writing Workshop, an Ozobot Evo Demonstration and a Summer Reading Program Overview & Teacher Kit Distribution Educators Can Enter to Win a $1,000 Barnes & Noble Gift Card New York, NY, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a…

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Waze no time and Order Ahead your Dunkin’ Donuts

Waze no time and Order Ahead your Dunkin’ Donuts   Guests can connect to Dunkin’s On-the-Go Mobile Ordering feature through the Waze app before hitting the road, then speed past the line inside the Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant CANTON, MA, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Loyal Dunkin’ Donuts customers can now use Waze, the free,…

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Joy in Childhood Foundation to support Starlight Children’s Foundation and Feeding America® with $3 million commitment

Funding Reinforces the Joy in Childhood Foundation’s Commitment to Providing Joy to Sick and Hungry Kids CANTON, Mass., 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — The newly-launched Joy in Childhood Foundation today (March 30, 2017) announced a three-year, $3 million commitment to two national charities – Starlight Children’s Foundation and Feeding America®. Both grants will focus on supporting programs that…

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust appoints Qi Tang as Acting CFO

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Qi Tang as Acting Chief Financial Officer of RioCan effective April 3, 2017. She will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, Edward Sonshine. "Qi has made a significant impact at RioCan since…

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CVS Pharmacy brings South Korean beauty products in stores nationwide with the roll out of K-Beauty HQ

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Pharmacy is making the trend-setting world of Korean beauty more accessible than ever before, with the launch of the new K- Beauty HQ at 2,100 CVS Pharmacy stores nationwide, making this one of the largest Korean beauty initiatives globally. More than 100 new products from South Korean beauty…

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INTERSPAR Austria expands online food shop to Salzburg

Vienna, Austria, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — In September last year, INTERSPAR in Vienna launched the largest online food shop in Austria, offering about 20,000 products to shoppers in the city and surrounding areas. After a successful start in that region, INTERSPAR is now expanding the delivery area to Salzburg and surroundings. Through this expansion,…

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Sheetz opens fully-stocked beer cave at stores in York and Hollidaysburg

ALTOONA, Pa., 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz, one of America's fastest-growing family-owned and operated convenience retailers for more than 65 years, today ( March 30, 2017)  announced the opening of a fully-stocked beer cave at stores in York, located at 160 Leader Heights Road, and Hollidaysburg, at 1100 Blair Street. With the opening of the York…

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MANGO launches new campaign for April: A Story of Uniqueness

Barcelona, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — MANGO launches its new campaign for April, A Story of Uniqueness, which celebrates the authenticity of each individual for their personality and talent.The portraits and video campaign were shot by Angelo Penetta. The styling was done by Aleksandra Woroniecka. The campaign presents us with different personalities with a shared…

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Metro partners with la Ferme des Voltigeurs for the supply of Irresistibles private label fresh chicken products

Montreal, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Metro is pleased to announce that all Irresistibles private label fresh chicken products will now come from la Ferme des Voltigeurs, one of the largest producers / processors of grain-fed and organic chicken in Quebec. Offered under the Irresistibles Naturalia and Irresistibles Organic labels, the 10 products, certified by…

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Kroger Stories to highlight its great people, innovative projects, and ideas in new website

CINCINNATI, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (March 28, 2017) launched a new website, www.krogerstories.com. "We believe customers, associates and other stakeholders are increasingly making decisions about where to shop, where to work, and who shares their values based on how well they understand the ways a company makes a difference…

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Colruyt opens brand-new store at Chastrès, Walcourt

Halle, Belgium, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Wednesday 29 March, a brand-new Colruyt store opens its doors at the Rue Saint-Donat 23 in Chastrès near Walcourt. This 236th Colruyt store has a surface of almost 1,000 m² and employs 24 co-workers.​ Store manager Bruno Delannoy: "Many locals already shopped at a more distant Colruyt store.…

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BIKE WORLD BY SPORTXX IM KESSELHAUS FEIERT ERÖFFNUNG

BIKE WORLD BY SPORTXX IM KESSELHAUS FEIERT ERÖFFNUNG   Gossau, Switzerland, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Am 30. März öffnet Bike World by SportXX im Kesselhaus Winterthur ihre Türen. Sie bietet die grösste Auswahl an Bikes und Marken, ein umfassendes Textil- und Zubehörangebot, eine integrierte Werkstatt und innovative Test-Tools. Mit der Bike World by SportXX Winterthur eröffnet am…

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MIGROS WEIHT NEUES GEBÄUDE VON MARIO BOTTA EIN

MIGROS WEIHT NEUES GEBÄUDE VON MARIO BOTTA EIN   Zurich, Switzerland, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Am 29. März 2017 präsentiert die Migros geladenen Gästen aus Politik und Wirtschaft das Panoramarestaurant „Fiore di pietra“. Das vom weltberühmten Architekten Mario Botta entworfene Gebäude steht auf dem Tessiner Berg Monte Generoso. Ab dem 8. April 2017 ist das neue…

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MIGROS LANCIERT PRODUKTERKENNUNG IN DER MIGROS-APP

MIGROS LANCIERT PRODUKTERKENNUNG IN DER MIGROS-APP   Zurich, Switzerland, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ein Klick und Sie bekommen auf ihrem Smartphone sofort Rezepte, Bewertungen weitere wichtige Informationen zu ihren Migros-Produkten angezeigt. Mit dieser Neuheit bietet die Migros eine weitere Dienstleistung für ein genussvolles Leben an und beweist Mut zur Transparenz für ihre Kunden. Wer am Regal vor…

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AmRest becomes Pizza Hut master franchisee for Germany

Wroclaw, Poland, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — AmRest Holdings SE („AmRest”, “the Company”) (WSE: EAT), the largest publicly listed restaurant operator in Central Europe, announces signing on March 27th, 2017 the Binding Head of Terms (the “HoT”) with Yum Restaurants International Holding, Ltd (“Yum”) and Pizza Hut Delivery Germany GmbH (“PH Delivery”) aimed at becoming…

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Amazon.com to open its tenth Texas fulfillment center in Katy

SEATTLE, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today (Mar. 29, 2017) announced plans to open its tenth Texas fulfillment center in Katy where it will create 1,000 new, full-time jobs. Since Amazon launched operations in Texas in 2013, the company has quickly grown its fulfillment workforce in the state to 10,000-plus full-time…

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Untitled McLaren racing docuseries to be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video

The Amazon Original Series Goes Behind the Scenes with Legendary Formula 1 Race Team McLaren as They Prepare to Fight for the 2017 World Championship SEATTLE, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Mar. 29, 2017) announced it has greenlit an untitled McLaren racing docuseries. The Amazon Original Unscripted Series gives unprecedented access to the McLaren…

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Amazon to create more than 1,000 full-time jobs for its new fulfillment center in Clear Brook, Virginia

Amazon’s new 1 million-square-foot facility will create more than 1,000 full-time jobs SEATTLE, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Mar. 28, 2017) announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in Clear Brook, Virginia, which will create more than 1,000 full-time associate roles when opened. Amazon currently employs more than 3,500 full-time hourly associates…

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Macy’s becomes the exclusive U.S. department store for DKNY women’s apparel and accessories

NEW YORK, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M), one of the nation’s premier retailers, and G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., a leading manufacturer and distributor of apparel and accessories under licensed brands, owned brands and private label brands, today announced an agreement under which Macy’s will serve, beginning February 2018, as the exclusive U.S. department store for sales…

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Carrefour China joins One Store One School One Farm Project across China

Carrefour China joins One Store One School One Farm Project across China   China, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — The project One Store, One School, One Farm is designed to choose Carrefour stores, primary schools and farms to establish cooperation relations, encouraging students to participate in the practical activities and educating them for the knowledge of…

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IKEA completes installation of one of Ohio’s largest solar rooftops on its future Columbus store

COLUMBUS, OH, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today (03/28/2017) announced that the solar panel installation is complete atop its future Columbus store opening Summer 2017. The array is one of the largest solar rooftops in Ohio, just as is the Cincinnati-area one. The Columbus store’s 213,000-square-foot solar array…

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British Land and USS get planning approval for the £400 million regeneration of Eden Walk, Kingston

British Land and USS get planning approval for the £400 million regeneration of Eden Walk, Kingston   London, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land and Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd (USS) have secured planning approval from the Royal Borough of Kingston for the £400 million regeneration of Eden Walk, Kingston. The proposed scheme, designed by BDP Architects, will…

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Opioid overdose-reversal medicine naloxone now available without prescription at CVS Pharmacies in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (March 29, 2017), CVS Health officials (NYSE: CVS) joined Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, Department of Public Health Director Gerd Clabaugh and Office of Drug Control Policy Director Steve Lukan in announcing the availability of the opioid overdose-reversal medicine naloxone without a prescription at all…

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BRC invites students to help tackle cyber security threats in the UK retail industry

BRC invites students to help tackle cyber security threats in the UK retail industry   The BRC has launched a new cyber security student challenge with the chance to win up to £500 London, 2017-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The BRC is inviting students at UK higher education institutions to participate in a paper contest on ‘cyber security…

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RILA announces eight finalists for the 2017 (R)Tech Asset Protection: Innovation Awards

Eight Companies Ranked Among The Best For Technology Advancements In Asset Protection Arlington , VA., 2017-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), the trade association for the world's largest and most innovative retail companies, announced eight finalists for the 2017 (R)Tech Asset Protection: Innovation Awards. The Awards serve as a showcase…

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Inditex’s for&from opens new store in the SAMBIL Outlet Madrid shopping centre in Leganés

The new Inditex Tempe Group ‘for&from' store is located in the SAMBIL Outlet Madrid shopping centre (Leganés). With a staff of 18 people and 500m2 retail space, the store is managed by the Fundación Prodis, a foundation which specialises in the labour market integration of people with disabilities. ‘for&from' program now boasts 12…

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NACS: Americans seeking out fueling locations based on quality of food and beverages

New National Survey Shows Growing Trend of Consumers Seeking Out High-Quality Food and Beverages as Part of Fueling Experience ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2017-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Americans are increasingly seeking out fueling locations based on the quality of the food associated with the gas station, according to new national survey results released today (3/29/2017) by…

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Babies“R”Us® brings The Honest Company’s products in stores and online

Family-Favorite Brand Known for its Commitment to Safe and Effective Products and On-Trend Designs is Now Available at Nation’s Leading Baby Product Retailer Wayne, NJ, 2017-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — When a child is born into the world, so is a parent. Among the very first things to cross the minds of new caregivers –…

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Price Chopper/Market 32 to showcase local products on Taste NY Day on Saturday, April 1

Schenectady, NY, 2017-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper/Market 32 will salute Homegrown Flavors with a Taste NY Day on Saturday, April 1 from 10:0 0 AM-2:00 PM at a half-dozen Capital Region locations, including: • Clifton Shoppers World Market 32 (Route 146 and Plank Road, Clifton Park), • Wilton Market 32 (3045 Route 50, Saratoga…

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