LONDON, 2015-7-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is launching a new and exclusive British lettuce variety that offers customers the chance to enjoy a brand new home grown favourite throughout the summer months.
The Red Butterhead variety has been developed specially for Sainsbury’s and is grown in Lincolnshire during a short season which runs…
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Milton Keynes, 2015-7-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Get ready for the change in seasons with a stylish new range of homewares, furniture and accessories from leading home enhancement retailer Homebase.
The AW15 collection features an array of products across four brand new collections; Homestead, Refined Elegance, Retreat and Highland Heritage.
Delve into the depths of the rural…
LONDON, 2015-6-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — An awareness campaign encouraging people to protect their personal information has been launched today. The ‘Not With My Name' campaign, produced in partnership with the City of London Police (National Policing Lead for Fraud) is targeting identity crime in our communities.
The campaign will be highlighting advice focused on…
ROCHESTER, NY, 2015-6-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will open “Wegmans Wonderplace” Dec. 9 as the first exhibition on the National Mall designed for the learning needs of children 6 and under. Made possible by a $1.5 million gift and in-kind donations from Wegmans Food Markets, this space will…
DALLAS, 2015-6-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — When 7‑Eleven® entered the private-brand game, they set the bar high for their 7-Select™ brand … and have now raised it, with two premium lines, 7-SelectGO!Yum™ and 7-Select GO!Smart™ inspired by customer feedback. The company has embarked on a store-wide effort to ensure the quality of its 7-Select line exceeds that…
American West Jewelry Featuring Jennifer Nettles Launching on QVC
WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2015-6-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Country superstar, Jennifer Nettles is teaming up with American West Jewelry to debut a collection on QVC Sunday, July 5 at 6 PM (ET). The line will feature stunning looks that combine sterling silver, brass, leather and suede with…
In Celebration of Highly Anticipated Con, Company Introduces “Collector Vector,” a New Destination Dedicated to Products for the Mature Collector Community, in All Stores Nationwide and Online at Toysrus.com
Wayne, NJ, 2015-6-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Building on its tradition of offering an unbeatable assortment of toys for collectors of all ages, Toys“R”Us today revealed its lineup…
SEATTLE, 2015-6-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — More than 1.4 million Starbucks customers have been voting for their favorite of six new flavors by giving green straws to their top choices in the Frappuccino® Flav-Off on Frappuccino.com. Three blended beverages have emerged as the most popular in a green-straw poll online.
Drumroll please....
The favorites are: Caramel Cocoa…
SEATTLE, 2015-6-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Looking for new ways to freshen up your green routine?
Evolution Fresh™ tapped some veggie-loving experts for some fun ways to get more greens into your diet this summer.
Evolution Fresh™ founder Jimmy Rosenberg, Starbucks nutritionist Kate Schenk, professional runnerLauren Fleshman, and Jeanine Donofrio of the blog "Love and Lemons" provide…
Cheshunt, England, 2015-6-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Getting kids to eat their greens at dinner time has never been an easy job – as many long suffering parents will know.
But now that task should be a little easier as a sweeter variety of homegrown cabbage – a vegetable that is packed with nutrients – is…
JACK & JONES HAS SIGNED A DEAL WITH MYER DEPARTMENT STORE IN AUSTRALIA LEADING TO THE OPENING OF A NUMBER OF SHOP-IN-SHOPS DOWN UNDER DURING SUMMER AND AUTUMN 2015.
Brande, Denmark, 2015-6-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — International Sales Manager at JACK & JONES, Dennis Birk Jørgensen, says: “To gain foothold on the Australian market is an extremely…
SOON ONLY CUSTOMERS WILL BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THEIR LOOK WITH A PAIR OF SHOES WHEN SHOPPING WITH ONLY. THE NEW COLLECTION IS ESTABLISHED IN CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH ZALANDO.
Brande, Denmark, 2015-6-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — As of August 2015, ONLY launches a comprehensive shoe collection including a variety of sporty, trendy, denim and party looks. This…
From June 24 to 30, stores kick off summer adventures with events, limited edition bags and protein powder sale
AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-6-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market's inaugural “Ready for Action Week,” June 24 through 30, will celebrate active, fit lifestyles. During this week, the store’s Whole Body departments will host events, classes,…
Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-6-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The most hotly anticipated toys for 2015 have been unveiled today in a list dominated by characters from the big and small screen. From Sing-A-Long Elsa, star of the mega hit Frozen, to an interactive Tracy Island from the newly re-mastered Thunderbirds, and Tumbling Stuart toy inspired…
Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-6-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Homeowners across Britain are turning to unconventional ways of increasing valuable storage space in their homes.
It would see that as a nation, we’ve run out of space under the bed, at the back of the wardrobe and in ‘that kitchen draw’, as leading garden retailer Homebase…
SEATTLE, 2015-6-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Inspired by customers’ love of Frappuccino, Starbucks introduced six new flavors this month. Now voting through the end of this month will determine which of the new blended beverages is the fan favorite.
Voting is underway now and continues through June 30th in the Starbucks Frappuccino Flav-Off. Customers may vote for their…
Commentary on trends, influences and ideas shaping the world, told through the lens of the built environment
Los Angeles, 2015-6-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today unveiled Blueprint, an online magazine dedicated to telling timely and insightful stories about the transformational role real estate plays in the world.
Blueprint is an opportunity to…
Focus on Healthy with 11 Nourish Items; Share the Innovation with #ScoopTalk
Rosemont, Ill., 2015-6-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Summer is finally here, and US Foods is unveiling a winning Scoop product line-up that will freshen up menus across the country. From Chef’s Line All Natural Mediterranean Style Mini Beef and Lamb Patties and Patuxent Farms…
LONDON, 2015-6-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — British families are binning more than 4.2million tonnes of food every year – meaning masses of vital nutrients are going to waste rather than helping to improve the health of the nation.
British family diets could benefit from over 60 tonnes of additional vitamins and minerals annually by…
Berkshire, England, 2015-6-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — In a worldwide first, Waitrose will give its customers the power to pick which groceries they save money on every time they shop whether it's in a branch or online.
The game-changing scheme called 'Pick Your Own Offers' puts customers in the driving seat. From today, customers who…
SEATTLE, 2015-6-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food is a key element of Starbucks growth strategy to create new occasions to visit stores, and the company has seen tremendous response to these efforts since the acquisition of La Boulange. In the most recent quarter, (Q2 FY15) food delivered growth of 16 percent year-over-year and contributed…
SEATTLE, 2015-6-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Mobile Order & Pay, which began as a pilot in Portland in December 2014 and launched in the Pacific Northwest in March 2015, is expanding to stores in 21 more states in the southern and central United States today. Store managers say it helps partners provide customers one more…
Augsburg, Germany, 2015-6-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Im Vorfeld des 21. Bundestafeltreffens (11. bis 13. Juni) hat sich die Augsburger Tafel die Stadtwette „Stramme Waden für die Augsburger Tafel“ ausgedacht. In deren Rahmen waren am 20. Mai 2015 alle Augsburger aufgerufen, binnen sechs Stunden die 57 Stufen der Eisenberg-Treppe so oft wie möglich zu erklimmen.…
New 200,000-square-foot neighborhood store located at the site of former Redford High School
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-6-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Continuing its investment in Detroit, Meijer opened a new supercenter today on the city’s northwest side. The nearly 200,000-square-foot store is located near the Old Redford and Brightmoor neighborhoods and provides local residents the…
Announces president of new smaller footprint, quality-meets-value stores opening in 2016
AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-6-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: WFM) today announced the name of its new streamlined, value-focused brand: 365 by Whole Foods Market. Slated to begin opening in 2016, the new stores will offer convenience and everyday low prices…
SEATTLE, 2015-6-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Trailing the Green Bay Packers 16-0 late in the third quarter of last season’s NFC Championship Game, the Seattle Seahawks pulled out a do-or-die trick play that hinged on a little-known rookie named Garry Gilliam.
As the two teams lined up for a field goal attempt, capping yet another stalled…
- Footfall in May was 1.0% lower than a year ago, down from the 0.8% fall in April. This was below the three-month average of -0.5.
- Both High Streets and Shopping Centres reported a decline, falling 1.5% and 2.0% respectively.
- Footfall in out-of-town locations fared the best with a 1.4% increase year-on-year, an improvement on…
SEATTLE, 2015-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Teavana, a leader in high-quality loose leaf teas and beverages, is celebrating National Iced Tea Day month an Iced Tea Happy Hour from June 11-14.
“Tea is on the rise across America, with iced tea now the most consumed beverage at lunch time. In our Starbucks stores where Teavana tea…
SEATTLE, 2015-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over the next few months in Seattle, a king and queen will be crowned. Pirates and clowns will make mischief in local parades. And, hydroplanes will race across Lake Washington.
As those who reside in the Emerald City know, it’s time for Seafair, the region’s premier summer festival.
Starbucks is…
Customers in Colorado, Washington and Illinois gain access to MDLIVE’s virtual doctor service through Walgreens mobile app and online telehealth platform
Walgreens plans to expand telehealth platform to 25 states by end of year
DEERFIELD, Ill. & SUNRISE, Fla., 2015-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens, in collaboration with MDLIVE, the nation’s leading provider of…