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Daily Archives: July 12, 2017

Starbucks introduces Teavana Shaken Iced Tea Infusions

Starbucks introduces Teavana Shaken Iced Tea Infusions   Seattle, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tea cocktails. Tea-smoked duck. Green tea ice cream. The essential flavors of liquors and food are often enriched by blending or cooking with tea. For Starbucks product developers Melynda Cheng and Megan Droz, infusing “tea with tea” will yield a similar result…

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Shopify to announce 2Q 2017 financial results on Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Ottawa, Canada, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP)(TSX:SHOP), the leading cloud-based commerce platform, plans to announce financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2017 before markets open on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Shopify’s management team will host a conference call to discuss second-quarter results at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, August 1,…

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MinuteClinic joins the Alere eScreen Occupational Health Network

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — MinuteClinic, the retail medical clinic of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), today (July 11, 2017) announced that MinuteClinic has joined the Alere eScreen Occupational Health Network (EOHN), a comprehensive alliance of clinic partners. Businesses that utilize Alere eScreen's services can now direct employees who are required to participate…

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NACS Consumer Fuels Survey: As gas prices decline, Americans more optimistic about the economy

​ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Another decline in gas prices helped fuel Americans’ optimism about the economy to near record levels, according to the latest NACS Consumer Fuels Survey. The U.S. convenience store industry sells an estimated 80% of the fuel sold in the country, and NACS has conducted monthly surveys related to…

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Whole Foods Market to open Arizona’s first Whole Foods Market 365 store at Tempe

Tempe, Ariz., 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market announced it has signed a new lease for a Whole Foods Market 365 store in Tempe, Arizona. This will be the first Whole Foods Market 365 location in Arizona. The news was announced this morning during a groundbreaking ceremony at for The Local, a new,…

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Viajes EROSKI firma un acuerdo de promoción del destino Flandes

Viajes EROSKI firma un acuerdo de promoción del destino Flandes   Se promocionarán ofertas y sus múltiples posibilidades turísticas, además de ciudades como Bruselas, Brujas, Amberes, Gante, Lovaina y Malinas ELORRIO, España, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Viajes EROSKI ha firmado un acuerdo de colaboración con Turismo de Bélgica por el que promocionará la oferta turística de este…

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X5 strengthens its logistics operations with the opening of two new distribution centres in Yekaterinburg, Russia

Yekaterinburg, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. ("X5" or "the Company"), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: "FIVE"), announces the launch of two new state-of-the-art distribution centres ("DCs") in Yekaterinburg: "Yekaterinburg" and "Kosulino". The new DCs will help boost the efficiency of X5's logistics operations, encourage more local sourcing and provide the…

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JCPenney introduces new and improved JCPenney Rewards program

PLANO, Texas, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — JCPenney [NYSE: JCP] today (July 11, 2017) launched a new and improved JCPenney Rewards program. First introduced in 2008, the retailer’s customer loyalty program has been enhanced with new benefits and features that allow greater flexibility and reward earning potential, along with a new website and app…

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Chow Tai Fook launches “Marvel” jewellery Collection

Hong Kong, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the release of the new superhero film “Spider-Man: Homecoming”, the group is proudly presenting Chow Tai Fook “Marvel” Collection inspired by some of the classic characters from Marvel, one of The Walt Disney Company’s most popular franchises. The collection sees the transformation of the iconic characters…

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TIEFGARAGE DER MIGROS EMBRACH WIRD ERNEUERT

TIEFGARAGE DER MIGROS EMBRACH WIRD ERNEUERT   Gossau, Switzerland, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Von 17. bis 27. Juli 2017 werden der Bodenbelag und die Markierungen in der Tiefgarage der Migros Embrach erneuert. Die Sanierung der Tiefgarage erfolgt vorgelagert zum eigentlichen Umbau der Migros Embrach, der für 2018 geplant ist. Während den zehntägigen Arbeiten werden der Bodenbelag und…

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Sequential Brands expands exclusive Martha Stewart line of office products at Staples

Sequential Brands expands exclusive Martha Stewart line of office products at Staples   Lifestyle expert provides new essentials for school, home, office and travel NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) and Staples (Nasdaq:SPLS) announce the expansion of the Martha Stewart line of office products available exclusively at Staples. The collection includes a new…

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CBRE: Vacant office space in the U.S. remained unchanged during the Q2 2017 at 13 percent

Los Angeles, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vacant office space in the U.S. remained unchanged during the second quarter of 2017 (Q2 2017) at 13 percent. The steady performance was attributable to a balance of supply and demand, according to the latest analysis from CBRE. The vacancy rate in suburban markets increased by 10 bps,…

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Albert Heijn gaat strijd aan tegen suiker in frisdrank voor kinderen

Albert Heijn gaat strijd aan tegen suiker in frisdrank voor kinderen Suikerreductie, introductie nieuwe producten en Friswijzer  Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — De komende weken gaat Albert Heijn een flinke suikerreductie doorvoeren in het schap met frisdrank voor kinderen en het schap met sappen. In meer dan 40 producten wordt het suikergehalte verlaagd, waardoor…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods welcomes Scott Hudler as Senior Vice President – Chief Marketing Officer

Scott Hudler to Lead DICK’S Marketing, Consumer Engagement Efforts PITTSBURGH, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) today (July 11, 2017) announced Scott Hudler has been named Senior Vice President – Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Hudler will be responsible for the Company’s overall marketing and consumer engagement strategy and implementation, and…

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Nugget Markets and Center for Land-Based Learning to host annual fundraising event Dinner on the Farm on July 15, 2017

Woodland, CA, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — In partnership with the Center for Land-Based Learning (CLBL), Nugget Markets is proud to present this year’s Dinner on the Farm. This annual fundraising event invites guests to share in some of the best food and drink the region has to offer at the Farm on Putah Creek.…

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. terminates discussions regarding a potential transaction

New Albany, Ohio, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) announced today (July 10, 2017 ) that it has terminated discussions regarding a potential transaction. The company reported on May 10, 2017 that, after receiving expressions of interest, it had commenced preliminary discussions with several parties regarding a potential transaction. Arthur Martinez,…

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Coach, Inc. successfully completed its tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Kate Spade & Company

NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Coach, Inc. (NYSE:COH) (SEHK:6388), a leading New York design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, today (Jul. 10, 2017) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary has successfully completed its previously announced tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of Kate Spade &…

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Gordon Reid MBE becomes the latest Global Brand Ambassador for UNIQLO

Yamaguchi, Japan, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — UNIQLO today ( 2017.07.10) announces Gordon Reid MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire)*, the world's top** male professional wheelchair tennis player, Paralympics singles gold medalist as its latest Global Brand Ambassador. The appointment marks the first time UNIQLO has selected a British athlete for…

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IKEA seeks to fill 250 positions for its new store opening Fall 2017 in Fishers, IN

FISHERS, IN, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today (07/07/2017) announced that coworker recruitment is underway for its future Indianapolis-area store, opening Fall 2017 in Fishers, IN along the eastern side of Interstate 69, just south of the E. 116th Street exit, approximately 15 miles northeast of downtown…

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JCPenney CFO Edward Record to leave the company

Andrew Drexler to Serve as Interim CFO as an Executive Search is Underway PLANO, Texas, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today  (July 10, 2017) announced that Edward Record has informed the Company of his intention to step down from his position as executive vice president, chief financial officer effective…

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The Wendy’s Company to host 2Q 2017 results conference call on Wednesday, August 9

DUBLIN, Ohio, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) will release its second quarter 2017 results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 9. A conference call will follow at 9 a.m. ET, with a simultaneous webcast from the investors section of the Company's website at www.aboutwendys.com. The live conference call will be available at (877) 572-6014…

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Barnes & Noble welcomes Carl Hauch as Vice President of Stores

New York, NY, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today (July 10, 2017) announced that Carl Hauch has been named Vice President, Stores, effective immediately. In his new role, Mr. Hauch will be responsible for the entire retail store organization and profitable growth of the business,…

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Barnes & Noble Founder and Chairman Leonard Riggio named Grand Marshal of the 73rd Columbus Day Parade

Barnes & Noble Chairman and Founder Creates Theme Entitled “A Celebration of Italian-American Authors” and Invites them to March Up Fifth Avenue NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today (July 10, 2017) that Leonard Riggio, the Founder and Chairman of Barnes & Noble, the world’s largest bookseller, has been…

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160 Kuwaiti students start Alshaya’s Summer Internship Programme

160 Kuwaiti students start Alshaya’s Summer Internship Programme   Kuwait, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — School’s out, but for more than 160 Kuwaiti students, the learning journey has just begun as they start Alshaya’s Summer Internship Programme, which gives young people hands-on experience of the world of retail. Starting this week, the programme will see high school…

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Swedish ICA stores announces 3.4% sales increase in June 2017 vs. same period last year

Solna, Sweden, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales in the Swedish ICA stores increased by 3.4% in June 2017 compared with the corresponding month last year. Sales in like-for-like stores increased by 2.6%. June 2017 January –June 2017 Store sales excl. VAT Mkr Change  all stores Change like-for-like Mkr Change  all stores Change like-for-like Maxi ICA Stormarknad 3,110 3.7% 3.7% 16,988 2.4% 2.4% ICA Kvantum 2,444 5.3% 3.0% 13,697 3.8% 1.9% ICA Supermarket 3,026 2.3% 1.7% 16,977 2.3% 1.8% ICA Nära 1,507 1.7% 1.6% 8,286 1.9% 2.0% Total 10,087 3.4% 2.6% 55,948 2.6% 2.0% In June 2017, sales in the Swedish ICA…

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Office Depot announces new loyalty program

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of office products, services, and solutions, today (July 10, 2017) announced a new loyalty program to save customers money with expanded benefits, “Office Depot OfficeMax Rewards Everything”. The program has been updated to ensure every member is rewarded, and by…

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RUSSIA: O’KEY Group and Familia announce strategic partnership

MOSCOW, Russia, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — O’KEY Group S.A. (LSE: OKEY, the “Group”), one of the leading Russian food retailers, and Familia, the leading off-price retailer in Russia, announce a strategic partnership. All the materials published by the Group are available on its website www.okeyinvestors.ru. As part of the strategic partnership, Familia will open stores…

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O’KEY Group names Ivan Dropuljic as Commercial Operations Director, hypermarket and supermarket business

MOSCOW, Russia, 2017-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — O’KEY Group S.A. (LSE: OKEY, the “Group”), one of the leading Russian food retailers, announces the appointment of Ivan Dropuljic as Commercial Operations Director for the hypermarket and supermarket business. All materials published by the Group are available on its website www.okeyinvestors.ru. In the role of Commercial Operations Director, Mr.…

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