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Delhaize Group to announce its first quarter 2015 results on April 29, 2015

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-4-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group will announce its first quarter 2015 results (ended March 31, 2015) on Wednesday April 29, 2015 at 7:00 a.m. CET. The press release will be available on Delhaize Group's website (www.delhaizegroup.com) immediately after its publication. Frans Muller, CEO, and Pierre Bouchut, CFO, will discuss the first quarter…

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IKEA US and American Forests video teaches children how important forests and planting trees are to cleaning the air and cooling the globe

Through Partnership with American Forests, the ‘IKEA Plant A Tree Program’ has helped to reduce CO2 pollution with customer support Conshohocken, PA, 2015-4-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA US and American Forests want children to know just how important forests and planting trees are to cleaning the air and cooling the globe. So in…

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H&M welcomes Belgian customers to its newly launched Shop Online

We are proud to announce that we successfully welcomed our Belgian customers to a new and extended online experience on April 21st. STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2015-4-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M’s Shop Online will offer the same collections online as in-store giving customers access to a wide range of clothing and accessories including ladies, men's, teens…

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Starbucks: Evolution Fresh™ unveils new artfully crafted bottles and labels

SEATTLE, 2015-4-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Evolution Fresh™ unveils new artfully crafted bottles and labels, adding brightness to Starbucks® stores and grocery retailer cold-cases nationwide. Working for nearly a year, Fumi James, manager of creative design, and designer, Mia Gerbino, collaborated with engineers, brand managers and manufacturing experts to realize a new vision for Evolution Fresh packaging.…

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Starbucks: Evolution Fresh announces new suite of fruit and vegetable juices in 11 fl. oz. bottles

New Line of 11 fl. oz. Juices and Smoothies Extends Presence in the $1.6 Billion Super-Premium Juice Category SEATTLE, 2015-4-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Evolution Fresh, the market leader in cold-pressed, High Pressure Processed (HPP) juice, today announced a new suite of fruit and vegetable juices in 11 fl. oz. bottles. Available nationwide on grocery shelves…

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Starbucks Coffee Malaysia earned top honors for its employment practices at the Aon Hewitt Best Employers of 2015 Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 2015-4-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Malaysia has earned top honors for its employment practices at the Aon Hewitt Best Employers of 2015 Awards. The Best of the Best award was presented to Starbucks Malaysia at the recent Awards Presentation and Learning Conference in Kuala Lumpur. The Aon Hewitt Best Employers…

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Ahold share buyback update: Ahold repurchased 1,179,305 Ahold common shares in the period from April 13, 2015 up to and including April 17, 2015

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2015-4-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 1,179,305 Ahold common shares in the period from April 13, 2015 up to and including April 17, 2015. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 18.6041 per share for a total consideration of € 21.94 million. These repurchases were made as part…

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Morrisons to recruit 5,000 shop floor staff to further improve service, increase availability, and open more checkouts

Consultation begins to simplify Head Office Bradford, England, 2015-4-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons is reshaping the way that its business is staffed, investing in new store jobs to deliver better customer service, while also proposing a reduction in Head Office jobs. In its supermarkets, Morrisons has begun recruiting 5,000 shop floor staff to further improve service,…

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Price Chopper’s Bags2Riches awards $25,000 Utica native Jacquie Pirnie

Five non-profits to receive share of Bags2Riches Charitable Gift Schenectady, NY, 2015-4-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the largest and most extensive contest in the company’s history, Price Chopper’s Bags2Riches contest has defied skeptics and awarded more than 150,000 prizes and discounts. Today, the a $25,000 online prize was awarded to Utica native Jacquie Pirnie…

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The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC announces the groundbreaking of its first anaerobic digester at its Distribution Center in Freetown, MA

State-of-the-Art “Digester” is Part of Company’s Goal to Reach “Zero” Waste by 2020 Quincy, MA, 2015-4-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — As Earth Day approaches, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC announces the groundbreaking of the company’s first anaerobic digester at its Distribution Center in Freetown, MA. The state-of-the-art digester is part of the company’s long-term…

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Giant to support the Anacostia Watershed Society’s Annual Earth Day Celebration by cleaning up the Quincy Run area in Bladensburg, Maryland on April 25, 2015

Giant Supports Environment through Recycling and Food Waste Reduction Initiatives Landover, MD, 2015-4-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — In celebration of Earth Day, Giant Food of Landover, Md. is teaming up with the Anacostia Watershed Society and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to help protect and restore local lands and water. On April 25, 2015, Giant will support…

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SM Investments Corporation and its subsidiaries honored at Asia’s 5th Asian Excellence Recognition Awards 2015

Pasay City, Philippines, 2015-4-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Philippine conglomerate SM Investments Corporation (SM) and its subsidiaries recently received awards from Hong Kong-based publication Corporate Governance Asia’s 5th Asian Excellence Recognition Awards 2015. Under the CG Asian Excellence Awards, SM and its subsidiaries, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) and China Banking…

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Commissary opened four new commissaries on Army, Navy and Air Force installations in 2014 thanks to surcharge funds

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-4-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — There's a lot to learn about the commissary surcharge just by considering four new commissaries opened last year on Army, Navy and Air Force installations. Thanks to the surcharge – the 5 percent added to every commissary customer's receipt – the military communities at Naval Support Activity Annapolis, Md.;…

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Whole Foods Market’s store at the Runway at Playa Vista to open June 17

Announces details for Runway at Playa Vista location, engages local creatives, hosts community events LOS ANGELES, 2015-4-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market’s store at the Runway at Playa Vista will open Wednesday, June 17 at the corner of Jefferson and McConnell in Playa Vista. The store, which will anchor a 3,500 unit residential development, will bring…

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Whole Foods Market to open its first store in the Dayton, Ohio on June 3

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2015-4-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will open its first store in the Dayton, Ohio, area on Wednesday, June 3. The 45,000-square-foot store, located at the intersection of McEwen Road and Miamisburg Centerville Road, will include several unique features and will create approximately 130 local jobs. “There is such an exciting energy within the…

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Meijer launches new convenient way to shop; Meijer Curbside allows customers to shop for their items online and pick up groceries curbside without leaving the car

Retailer piloting personalized shopping experience in Grand Rapids GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-4-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — For shoppers looking to maximize their time, Meijer has launched a new convenient way to shop called Meijer Curbside. This new shopping service allows customers to shop for their items online and enjoy the convenience of picking up their groceries…

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J. C. Penney Company, Inc. named one of America’s Best Employers for 2015 according to independent study organized by Forbes and Statista.com

PLANO, Texas, 2015-4-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) was recently named one of America’s Best Employers for 2015 according to an independent study organized by Forbes and Statista.com. The survey anonymously questioned 20,000 Americans on whether they would recommend their employer to potential employees, and was conducted through a variety of…

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Toys“R”Us® announces that its in-stores campaign across the U.S. to benefit Special Olympics raised more than $2 million

Company’s U.S. Shoppers Pledged Significant Support through In-Store and Online Fundraising to Help Ensure Youth of All Abilities Can Experience #MyFirstSportsMoment; Customer Donations Combined with Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund Grants Totaling Nearly $4 Million Aid Special Olympics World Games and Global Growth of Young Athletes™ Program; 100-Day Countdown to 2015 Special Olympics World Games Begins Today WAYNE,…

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Gap Inc. applauds the bipartisan legislation to modernize and renew Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and enable a robust trade agenda to bolster U.S. economic growth and competitiveness

SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-4-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today applauded the introduction of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015, bipartisan legislation to modernize and renew Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), and enable a robust trade agenda to bolster U.S. economic growth and competitiveness. The legislation would help open the door to…

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John Lewis Partnership announces the appointment of Chris Coburn, Baiju Naik and Lucy Parks as Elected Directors with effect from 17 April 2015

LONDON, 2015-4-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Constitution of the John Lewis Partnership provides that its democratically elected Partnership Council elects five Partners to the Partnership Board of the Company, known as Elected Directors.Following the recent election by the Partnership Council, the Company announces the resignation of Kate Brewer, Kevin Payne and Daniel Smith…

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Walgreens Boots Alliance highlights plan for value creation after completing strategic combination of Walgreen Co. and Alliance Boots GmbH in December 2014

Leadership team highlights plan for value creation after completing strategic combination of Walgreen Co. and Alliance Boots GmbH in December 2014 DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-4-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — At its 2015 Analyst Day in New York City today, the leadership team of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) outlined the key business drivers that will…

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Starbucks expands digital tipping feature to customers using Starbucks® mobile apps in Canada

SEATTLE, 2015-4-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, April 15, 2015 Starbucks is expanding the digital tipping feature to customers using Starbucks® mobile apps in Canada. This feature allows customers to show their appreciation to store partners (baristas) by leaving a tip through the Starbucks® app for iPhone® or the Starbucks® app for Android™. After completing a transaction…

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Starbucks Japan celebrated the launch of new Frappuccino® beverage in style with a fashion event by designer Taro Horiuchi

TOKYO, 2015-4-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Japan celebrated the launch of a new Frappuccino® beverage in style this week. A fashion event, created by acclaimed designer Taro Horiuchi, set the stage for the debut of Starbucks Fruits-on-top yogurt Frappuccino® with crushed nuts. Horiuchi, a Tokyo fashion designer and winner of the Newcomer’s Prize at…

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Target Corporation entered into Settlement Agreement with MasterCard International relative to the data breach Target experienced during Q4 2013

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-4-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced that it has entered into a Settlement Agreement with MasterCard International Incorporated relative to the data breach that Target experienced during the fourth quarter of 2013. Under the agreement, alternative recovery offers will be made by MasterCard to eligible MasterCard issuers worldwide that issued…

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Target Corporation names Anne Dament to the role of Senior Vice President, Merchandising

Dament joins retailer as Senior Vice President-Merchandising MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-4-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced the appointment of Anne Dament to the role of Senior Vice President, Merchandising. In this role, she will be responsible for leading the strategic repositioning of Target’s food business. Dament brings more than 19 years of grocery and consumer…

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Morrisons predicts 64 per cent increase in sales of burgers, sausages, marinated chicken and kebabs this week as the nation fires up its BBQs

Bradford, England, 2015-4-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons is predicting sales of burgers, sausages, marinated chicken and kebabs to rise by 64 per cent this week as the nation fires up its BBQs. The grocer is predicting it will make and sell 1.7 million fresh British beef burgers, 2.6million sausages – equivalent to 250 tonnes of…

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More than 400 professionals from around the world will gather in Chicago for CBRE Group’s 15th annual Women’s Networking Forum “Growth to Greatness”

Los Angeles, CA, 2015-4-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — More than 400 professionals from around the world will gather in Chicago next week for CBRE Group Inc.’s 15th annual Women’s Networking Forum. The 2015 conference, whose theme is “Growth to Greatness,” is expected to be one of the largest in the CBRE Women’s Network’s history and will…

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CBRE Group acquired Environmental Systems, Inc., leading systems integrator and energy management services provider in the US

ESI Enhances CBRE’s Facilities and Energy Management Services Los Angeles, 2015-4-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it has acquired Environmental Systems, Inc. (ESI), a leading systems integrator and provider of energy management services in the United States. ESI develops innovative solutions that enable commercial property occupiers and owners to efficiently manage…

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CBRE Group top performer under the new scoring system of The 2015 Global Outsourcing 100 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals

Los Angeles, 2015-4-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBG) was a top performer under the new scoring system of The 2015 Global Outsourcing 100 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®). CBRE has been named among the world’s best outsourcing firms across all industries for nine consecutive years. CBRE’s overall score of 7.21…

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BESTSELLER’s GIVE-A-DAY campaign donates €15,014,122 to charity around the world

THE FINAL GIVE-A-DAY DONATIONS HAVE BEEN COUNTED AND A STAGGERING €15,014,122 ARE BEING DONATED TO CHARITY AROUND THE WORLD. Brande, Denmark, 2015-4-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — “The total amount exceeds all expectations, and we can’t wait to get the money out working for the children, we are here to support,” says Steen M. Andersen, general secretary of…

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