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Monthly Archives: July 2017

Cesina Sausage Company recalls not-ready-to-eat pork sausage product labeled ready-to-eat

WASHINGTON, 2017-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cesina Sausage Company, an Aliquippa, Penn. establishment, is recalling approximately 10 pounds of pork sausage product due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (July 20, 2017). The product label identifies this product as ready-to-eat (RTE), when in fact this…

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Dixons Carphone opens its first Currys PC World within a Tesco’s Extra store in Milton Keynes

Dixons Carphone opens its first Currys PC World within a Tesco’s Extra store in Milton Keynes   London, 2017-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dixons Carphone has opened its first Currys PC World within a Tesco’s Extra store in Milton Keynes. The concession, which opened its doors on the 21st of July, is the first of its kind…

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Staples announces robotic material handling solution for their fulfillment centers powered by Great Star

Cutting Edge Technology to be Used within Staples’ Network of Fulfillment Centers FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2017-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ – SPLS) announced today (Jul. 20, 2017) the development of a cutting edge, robotic material handling solution for their fulfillment centers powered by Great Star Industrial USA, LLC (“Great Star”). The technology combines separate solutions for…

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Office Depot offers educators 25 percent off during Teacher Appreciation Days

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2017-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading provider of office products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and OfficeMax brands, is celebrating educators by helping them “Take Care of Back to School” during Teacher Appreciation Days with 25 percent off a qualifying purchase1available in stores now…

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SPAR Italy partner Maiora opens its newest store in the city of Bari

Italy, 2017-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Maiora, SPAR Partner for South-East and Central Italy, is delighted with customer reactions to their newest store, located at the main railway station in the city of Bari. Catering to the 38,000 commuters each day, this store is the first convenience supermarket located on the main platform of this…

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Cash&Carry Smart Foodservice to open its 24th store in Washington

PORTLAND, Ore., 2017-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cash&Carry Smart Foodservice, a warehouse-format store that has catered to the foodservice industry for more than 60 years, will open a new store in Wenatchee, WA on August 12. Located at 200 Ferry Street, the Wenatchee store will be Cash&Carry's 24th in Washington and 63rd in the Western United States. Offering a wide range of products…

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Topaz (Circle K Ireland) unveils next generation fuel that contains a unique blend of additives

Topaz (Circle K Ireland) unveils next generation fuel that contains a unique blend of additives   DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Topaz (Circle K Ireland), Ireland’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, has unveiled its new miles fuel brand in Ireland at an official launch event at its flagship service station at Junction 5 on the…

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Sears Holdings launches Kenmore products on Amazon.com

Agreement with Amazon.com expands the reach of the Kenmore brand Customers can now control their Kenmore Smart home appliances with Amazon Alexa Kenmore Smart air conditioners integrated with Alexa are now available on Amazon.com HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) announced today (Jul 20, 2017) the…

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BELGIUM: Carrefour food truck to showcase organic and local products this summer

BELGIUM: Carrefour food truck to showcase organic and local products this summer   BELGIUM, 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — From 12 July until 23 August, Carrefour will be criss-crossing its way through the country with a lorry specially transformed into a food truck. Meeting customers on its way, it will be introducing them to some 230…

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Starbucks® store in Bedford-Stuyvesant (Bed-Stuy) set to open in Spring 2018

Starbucks® store in Bedford-Stuyvesant (Bed-Stuy) set to open in Spring 2018   New Starbucks® store in Bedford-Stuyvesant (Bed-Stuy) will create local jobs, partner with minority owned contractors and suppliers, and offer in-store job skills training programs to youth as part of the company’s strategy to invest in at least 15 underserved communities across the U.S. by…

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CVS Health opens its Talent Connect Center to serve the Fort Bragg, NC military community

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health [NYSE:CVS] today (July 20, 2017) announced the opening of the company's Talent Connect Center (TCC) to serve the Fort Bragg, NC military community. This innovative employment and training facility will be dedicated to helping veterans and their families transition from military life to private sector civilian careers. The…

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Asda reveals its THREE Christmas trends, and unveils over 150 new products in preparation for the season

Asda reveals its THREE Christmas trends, and unveils over 150 new products in preparation for the season   Asda reveals its top three Christmas trends Try Christmas feasts infused with botanical gin Move over pigs in blankets, deer in duvets are coming! Bring on the Christmas pudding stuffing LEEDS, England, 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR…

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Asda appoints the world’s first ‘Sommeasier’ and created the ‘Sommeasier’s Guide to Wine’

Asda appoints the world’s first 'Sommeasier’ and created the ‘Sommeasier’s Guide to Wine’   Over a third of UK drinkers always stick to the same bottle of wine 15% of us spend less than 10 seconds picking a bottle as ‘wine fright’ takes over 42% find wine jargon confusing and misunderstand commonly…

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NRF names Representative Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Legislator of the Year

WASHINGTON, 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today (July 19, 2017) named Representative Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Legislator of the Year as retailers from across the country gathered for NRF’s annual Retail Advocates Summit congressional fly-in. “Mike Kelly is a true advocate for the retail industry and we want to thank him for his ongoing…

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Tractor Supply Company to release its second quarter 2017 results on Wednesday, July 26, 2017

BRENTWOOD, Tenn, 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, intends to release its second quarter 2017 results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.  In conjunction with this release, the management of Tractor Supply Company will host a conference…

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Auntie Anne’s® invites fans to vote for the next Pretzel Nation Creation

Auntie Anne’s® invites fans to vote for the next Pretzel Nation Creation   LANCASTER, Pa., 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pretzel lovers rejoice: Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, is unveiling a delectable new pretzel flavor. The best part? The public will decide which salty, sweet or spicy pretzel will be available at…

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Vancouver Island Co-ops and Federated Co-operatives Limited donate $58,440 to The Canadian Red Cross

Saskatoon, SK, 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Canadian Red Cross will have $58,440 added to the B.C. Wildfire Appeal thanks to a generous donation from Vancouver Island Co-ops and Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) in Saskatoon. “We are committed to supporting the communities where we do business and causes that matter to our member-owners. In…

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Kimco: Cinépolis USA to bring its Luxury Cinema concept to Kentlands Market Square in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Kimco: Cinépolis USA to bring its Luxury Cinema concept to Kentlands Market Square in Gaithersburg, Maryland   The arrival of this luxury cinema kicks off a full-scale redevelopment of the Maryland open-air shopping center NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM) announced that it has signed a lease with Cinépolis USA,…

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Stanley Black & Decker declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.63 per common share

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) announced today ( July 19, 2017) that its Board of Directors approved a $0.05 increase of its quarterly cash dividend to $0.63 per common share. This marks the 50th consecutive annual dividend increase for the company. The dividend is payable on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 to shareholders of…

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Old Navy celebrates extraordinary teachers through a series of music videos

EIGHT MUSIC VIDEOS CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF OLD NAVY’S CAUSE PLATFORM 'ONWARD!' SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Old Navy is championing the unsung heroes of back-to-school – the incredible teachers – through a series of music videos. The eight videos feature original songs penned and performed by extraordinary teachers from across the United…

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SUPERVALU’s common stock will trade on the NYSE on a split-adjusted basis beginning on August 2, 2017

MINNEAPOLIS, 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) (the “Company”) today (07/20/2017) announced a 1-for-7 reverse split of its common stock, effective as of the close of business on August 1, 2017. Beginning on August 2, 2017, the Company’s common stock will trade on the NYSE on a split-adjusted basis. At the Company’s…

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JCPenney expands its City Streets® private brand with casual sportswear and fashion accessories just in time for back-to-school

JCPenney expands its City Streets® private brand with casual sportswear and fashion accessories just in time for back-to-school   Company Transforms City Streets® to Fast Fashion Brand Available at Extreme Value Prices JCPenney.com Products Now Ship Free to any JCPenney Store with No Minimum Threshold PLANO, Texas, 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — JCPenney [NYSE: JCP]…

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Sequential Brands Group to issue 2Q financial results on Thursday, July 27, 2017

NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sequential Brands Group, Inc. ("Sequential" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:SQBG) will issue financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2017 before the market opens on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Management will provide further commentary on the Company's financial results via a conference call at 8:30 am ET…

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T Galleria by DFS, City of Dreams unveil Fall 2017 trends and must-have items

T Galleria by DFS, City of Dreams unveil Fall 2017 trends and must-have items   HONG KONG, 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — T Galleria by DFS, City of Dreams kicked off the Fall 2017 season with an evening of fashion and fun on July 15, co-hosted by some of the fashion world’s best-known international stylists. Celebrity stylist and…

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Martins Group reaches 100 thousand employee milestone

Lisbon, 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the year in which it is celebrating a history of 225 years, the Jerónimo Martins Group has reached the 100 thousand employee milestone. Biedronka, the leading supermarket chain in Poland, is responsible for over two thirds of the Group’s total universe of employees. Over the last few decades,…

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BESTSELLER announces Ms. Dee Poon as inspirational speaker at UNLEASH

BESTSELLER announces Ms. Dee Poon as inspirational speaker at UNLEASH   BRANDE, Denmark, 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — 1,000 global talents will gather in Denmark this August to look for solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems. UNLEASH is the name of the event, and it culminates in a grand award show, where presentation…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods’ Second Skin adds male and female Training apparel products to its assortment

DICK’S also adds Training apparel to the private label brand’s assortment  PITTSBURGH, 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods announced today  (July 20, 2017) the expansion of its private label brand Second Skin to include male and female Training apparel products now available at over 350 DICK’S Sporting Goods nationwide. Beginning July 28, the expanded Second Skin line will…

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Citi and PayPal expand cooperation to enable Citi Cardmembers to Use ThankYou Points at PayPal Checkout

Deal Will Enable Citi Cardmembers to Use ThankYou Points at PayPal Checkout NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Jul 20, 2017), Citi and PayPal announced an expansion of their strategic agreement that will broaden consumer payment choices by enabling eligible Citi cardmembers to use their ThankYou Points to pay for all or part of purchases when shopping online at millions of…

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JPMorgan Chase and PayPal to make it easy to add Chase cards via Chase Pay to PayPal accounts

Chase consumers will be able to seamlessly link their Chase cards to PayPal and pay with Ultimate Rewards points when linked to Chase Pay where PayPal is accepted online and in app NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) and PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL), two global payments leaders, have announced a partnership that will make it…

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Wawa adds Cold Brew coffee to its hand-crafted specialty beverage program

Wawa, PA, 2017-Jul-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wawa is thrilled to announce that delicious Cold Brew coffee is now available in all stores chain-wide as part of Wawa’s hand-crafted specialty beverage program. Available in two flavors of traditional black or sweet cream and both 16 oz. and 24 oz. sizes, Wawa Cold Brew incorporates a…

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