CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it is submitting plans to the City of Renton, Washington for a new and updated building to replace its current store as the Swedish retailer’s Seattle-area presence. The application will mark the beginning of the governmental review process for this…
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA kitchen cabinets were recently ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Kitchen Cabinets” by J.D. Power, a global marketing information company that represents the voice of the customer.
The J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Kitchen Cabinet Satisfaction StudySM measured customer satisfaction using five factors: design, ordering and delivery,…
WASHINGTON, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — With West Coast longshoremen still negotiating a new contract, retailers are bringing holiday merchandise into the country at record levels to protect against potential supply chain disruptions, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Import volume at major…
WASHINGTON, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay in support of the National Day of Action for Immigration Reform:
“The National Retail Federation strongly supports legislative efforts aimed at reforming our broken and ineffective immigration system, and commends activities that seek to raise…
WASHINGTON, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shop.org today announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors and welcomed back eight members that currently serve on the Board. Each member will serve a two-year term. The next meeting for new and returning Board members will be in Rancho Palos Verdes, California…
Paul Martino Hired as Vice President, Senior Policy Counsel;
Beth Provenzano Promoted to Vice President
Washington, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today announced the hiring of Paul G. Martino as vice president and senior policy counsel, and the elevation of Beth Provenzano to vice president for Federal Government Relations. Martino and…
LONDON, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overall shop prices reported deflation for the fourteenth consecutive month, accelerating to 1.8% in June.
This is the deepest level of deflation since the series began in December 2006.
Food inflation fell to 0.6% in June – the lowest ever recorded.
Non-food reported an acceleration in deflation of 3.4% in June from…
ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dr. Robert Gates, former secretary of defense and director of the Central Intelligence Agency, has been announced as a Closing General Session speaker at the NACS Show, which takes place October 7 to 10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Dr. Gates served as the 22nd secretary of defense…
SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that June net sales increased 1 percent compared with last year. Net sales for the five-week period ended July 5, 2014 were $1.54 billion compared with net sales of $1.53 billion for the five-week period ended July 6, 2013.
“Old Navy’s performance was stellar this…
WASHINGTON, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Representatives Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Kurt Schrader (D-OR) introduced the Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act (H.R. 5027). This legislation would accelerate cost savings associated with the adoption of voluntary energy efficient construction practices in commercial and residential buildings.
The bill would ensure that those choosing to adopt baseline…
Dallas, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — When it comes to birthdays, there can never be too much of a good thing. Why celebrate just one day when you can extend the fun all week? That’s why 7-Eleven is celebrating its 87th birthday with a full week (actually eight days) of free offers, beginning Friday, July 11, or 7-Eleven Day.…
CANTON, MA, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchisees, Wendover Donuts, LLC, to develop five restaurants in North and South Greensboro, North Carolina. The locations will incorporate traditional and combination unit development with sister brand,…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Three nationally-acclaimed celebrity chefs – Cat Cora, Carla Hall and Gail Simmons – will participate in the Meijer LPGA Celebrity Chef Cookoff presented by Kraft, a friendly competition and the latest community event added to the weeklong LPGA Tour stop in Grand Rapids next month.
The fun and…
MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced today the addition of three new external senior-level hires, who will have responsibility for leading teams across information technology, e-commerce and digital products.
Jim Fisher joins Target as senior vice president, Infrastructure and Operations, Target Technology Services, where he will oversee Target’s technical infrastructure and operations.Jim’s 35-year…
For every select up&up school supply purchased, Target will give one school supply to a student in need, potentially impacting nearly two million kids this back-to-school season
MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) announced today that for every select up&up school supply purchased at Target stores from July 13 through August 2, Target will…
#BetterFoodForAll Challenge asks for images of favourite summer sides
STELLARTON, NS, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sobeys announced today its next #BetterFoodForAll challenge, asking Canadians to share their favourite side dish this summer for a chance to win a cooking lesson with Chef Jamie Oliver in Toronto. Side dishes like coleslaw, corn on the cob, grilled vegetables…
Bradford, England, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons has begun making its first grocery deliveries across North London.
Its distinctive yellow vans began delivering groceries to homes across the capital from 6.00am this (Wednesday) morning following a successful trial in Ruislip. The service will set new standards for the delivery of fresh food.
The new coverage area, which…
Global ATM leaders initiate concerted effort to curb fraud and establish industry-wide security measures
Paderborn, Germany, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — As automated teller machine (ATM) networks have expanded worldwide, so has the sophistication of global crime. The combination of these factors has led to intensified security concerns at the ATM. Combating this issue requires consistent…
Los Angeles, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Robust demand from e-commerce companies and traditional retailers for the limited supply of new, “big-box” facilities is reshaping the U.S. industrial market, resulting in strong leasing for Class A space, build-to-suit development and the return of speculative construction, according to the latest report from CBRE Group, Inc., E-Commerce and the Changing…
Cheshunt, England, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — More than 700 people a day are diagnosed with diabetes in the UK, according to new analysis by Diabetes UK and Tesco.
The analysis, based on National Diabetes Audit data, shows that 738 people a day are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, which has being overweight as the biggest…
LONDON, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Good news for ethical shoppers as the first and exclusive Freedom Food-labelled rainbow trout launches today. Available in 400 stores, Loch Trout Fillets are available from the fresh counter and in the aisle.
The fish are farmed in Loch Etive, a sea loch on the west coast of Scotland, resulting…
AHOLD REPURCHASED 1,424,122 AHOLD COMMON SHARES FOR € 19.61 MILLION BETWEEN JUNE 30 AND JULY 4, 2014
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 1,424,122 Ahold common shares in the period from June 30, 2014 up to and including July 4, 2014.
The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 13.7675 per share for a total consideration of € 19.61 million. These repurchases were made as part…
ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — In one generation, sushi has made it in America. It’s the go-to snack, light meal, or party appetizer for millions. Yet people who must avoid gluten have approached sushi with caution, even though many key ingredients like rice, vegetables, and seafood don’t naturally contain gluten. The problem has been with other ingredients,…
COLUMBIA, MD, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks (HCRP), Columbia Association (CA) and Wegmans store in Columbia are teaming up to introduce Howard County’s Nature Quest and the Wegmans Passport to Family Wellness, an initiative to encourage usage of the county’s excellent trail network.
First developed by Wegmans in 2005, the…
Bradford, England, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons today becomes the first supermarket to launch a free app for cattle farmers aimed at simplifying livestock management.
‘Morrisons Farming App’ is aimed primarily at beef producers and is available on all Android devices to download free of charge from today and will also be available on Apple…
Tokyo, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Notice is hereby provided that on July 4, 2014, FamilyMart received notification from its largest shareholder, ITOCHU Corporation, that ITOCHU had decided to purchase additional shares of FamilyMart in order to further strengthen the relationship between the two companies.
1. Overview of additional share purchase
(1) Period of purchase: July 7,…
Los Angeles, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. commercial real estate market improved strongly across all property types in the second quarter (Q2) of 2014, according to the latest analysis from CBRE Group, Inc.
The office vacancy rate declined by 30 basis points (bps) to reach 14.5% in Q2 2014. This was an improvement for the…
Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-7-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs is thrilled to confirm that its new Raglan Four Square is open. While the previous Four Square closed its doors in August 2012 Foodstuffs has remained 100% committed to the Raglan community and is delighted to be bringing the Four Square brand back.
New owners Ken and…
Foodstuffs North Island has announced they have sold their Adelaide Road site in Newtown to Ryman Healthcare.
Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-7-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs bought the site in November 2009 from Tip Top as a potential development site but following a strategic review of the portfolio, Foodstuffs determined the property was surplus to its…
Waiheke, New Zealand, 2014-7-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Four Square is a New Zealand business story that started in the 1920s and grew to become a part of our national heritage. It all started in the early part of the century after the First World War with a company that was developed out of desperation…