Job interviews will take place at all U.S. restaurants; applicants are invited to register online for an interview
DENVER, CO, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced its first-ever National Career Day, taking place on Wednesday, September 9, with the goal of hiring 4,000 new employees. Management teams at each U.S.…
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TOKYO, Japan, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Some articles were published in the media today reporting that the execution of basic agreement concerning management integration with UNY Group Holdings Co., Ltd. would be postponed to September 2015 or later. These articles are not based on our official disclosure.
As per the announcement in the press release…
Toys“R”Us raised $2.2 million for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to find cure for pediatric cancer
#Stir4ACure Initiative Heightened Awareness and Encouraged Customers to Join the Fight Against Childhood Cancer
Wayne, NJ, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced that through Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us® in-store and online customer donations, the company raised nearly $2.2 million during its fifth annual nationwide fundraising and awareness campaign benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation™(ALSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated…
Company lauded for ‘setting a standard for grocery stores’ and for ‘continually pushing for change’
AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — In its new ranking of 50 companies that “Change the World,” Fortune magazine recognizes Whole Foods Market for “doing well by doing good.” The company ranks No. 30 on the list, which will appear in the…
Macey’s, Fresh Market, Lin’s, Dan’s and Dick’s Market stores to help make wishes come true
SALT LAKE CITY, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — This year’s Star Icon fundraising campaign is in full swing and Associated Retail Operations (Macey’s, Fresh Market, Dan’s, Lin’s and Dick’s Markets) is aiming to help make the dreams of Utah kids facing…
Bananenfonds finanziert ökologische und soziale Projekte in Costa Rica und Panama
Köln, Germany, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Die REWE Group setzt sich für eine Verbesserung der Bananenproduktion und der ökologischen und sozialen Rahmenbedingungen in Süd- und Zentralamerika ein. Über den 2014 ins Leben gerufenen REWE Group-Bananenfonds wird das Unternehmen bis Ende 2016 lokale Projekte in Costa…
FORT LEE, Va., 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — The Defense Commissary Agency announced the selection of its best stateside and overseas stores for 2014.
DeCA's selections for the Best Commissary awards acknowledge the agency's leading stores based on exceptional service and dedication in delivering the commissary benefit. The awards recognize the best of the best in commissary…
SEATTLE, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ — Fortune includes Starbucks as one of 51 companies making "a sizable impact on major global social or environmental problems as part of their competitive strategy."
The magazine said its goal with the new list is to "shine a spotlight on companies that have made significant progress in addressing major social problems as a part of their…
Zürich, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ — Ab 20. August 2015 können Migros-Kunden in allen Migros-Supermärkten und -Fachmärkten sowie in der Migros-Gastronomie bargeldlos mit ihrem Smartphone bezahlen. Voraussetzung: Die Migros-App muss auf dem Smartphone installiert und ein Migros Bank-Konto oder eine der gängigen Kreditkarten als Zahlungsmittel hinterlegt sein.
Ab sofort können die Kunden in der Migros mit ihrem…
ATLANTA, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that its board of directors declared a second quarter cash dividend of 59 cents per share. The dividend is payable on September 17, 2015, to shareholders of record on the close of business on September 3, 2015. This…
Amazon to create more than 1,000 full-time positions at its new fulfillment center in Central Texas
SEATTLE, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced plans to open a fifth Texas fulfillment center in San Marcos. In Texas, Amazon currently employs more than 3,500 full-time associates, has invested more than $400 million in…
A new shop for emerging and advanced designers
SEATTLE, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ — On August 20th, Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) launched SPACE, a new shop curated by Olivia Kim, Nordstrom Director of Creative Projects, featuring emerging and advanced designers.
SPACE lives in its own boutique-like environment inside the Nordstrom Collectors department alongside other designer collections at the retailer's…
Agreement to bring retail clinic expansion to Oregon and Washington under new collaborative services model
DEERFIELD, Ill. & SEATTLE, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens and Providence Health & Services today announced a strategic clinical collaboration aimed at coordinating patient care and improving patient access, which plans to bring up to 25 new retail clinics to…
WINSTON-SALEM, NC, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ — Lowes Foods, a Carolinas-based grocer with locations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, and Unata, the award-winning leader in 1-to-1 Omni-commerce solutions, are jointly announcing the expansion of a new and innovative eCommerce experience across all 60 Lowes Foods-To-Go store locations. This expansion is a phased rollout across markets,…
Joey Wat Named CEO of KFC China; Peter Kao Named CEO of Pizza Hut China
Louisville, KY, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ — Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that long–time YUM veteran, Micky Pant, 60, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Yum! Restaurants China, succeeding Sam Su, 63, who announced his plans to retire…
Now prescribing head lice prevention treatments under Bill 41
Longueuil, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ — The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. (“The Jean Coutu Group” or the “Corporation”) and their affiliated network pharmacist-owners announced today they have released online, via jeancoutu.com, a new form to facilitate consultations related to pediculosis and treatment prescriptions during pharmacy visits.…
TORONTO, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ — Hudson's Bay Company ("HBC") (TSX:HBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Janet Schalk to Chief Information Officer. In this role, Ms. Schalk will be responsible for leading the information technology strategy for HBC, while continuing to drive the Company's roadmap of common systems, integrated support, business architecture and…
SEATTLE, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open Nordstrom Rack at Coddingtown Mall in Santa Rosa, California. The approximately 31,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in fall 2016. The property is co-owned by Simon and Codding Enterprises.
When the new store opens, it will be the fourteenth Rack…
SEATTLE, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open Nordstrom Rack at Wilmot Plaza in Tucson, Arizona. The approximately 25,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in spring 2016. The property is owned by BP Wilmot Plaza LLC, an affiliate of Bourn Companies, LLC.
Nordstrom Rack will be joining fellow…
New agreement will give Baristas Del Caribe, LLC, an affiliate of leading family-owned Puerto Rican group of companies Empresas Fonalledas, exclusive rights to operate Starbucks® stores in Puerto Rico, building on more than a decade of brand loyalty and trust
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Company and Baristas Del Caribe, LLC,…
Craft Leader and Online DIY Marketplace Join Forces to Make Crafting Easier, More Accessible for All
IRVING, Texas, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Michaels (Nasdaq:MIK), the world's largest arts and crafts retailer and top online crafting resource, has partnered with trend-driven online DIY marketplace Darby Smart to make crafting simpler and more accessible to everyone.
The partnership…
Bellingham, Wash., 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Haggen, the West Coast regional grocer, today announced that in order to continue to improve its business and strengthen its competitive position, it has decided to close or sell a number of locations in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Most of the stores being closed or sold were acquired…
GapKids x ED is an apparel collection and social movement designed to help all girls realize they have the power to do extraordinary things
NEW YORK, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — GapKids has partnered with ED, Ellen Degeneres’ new lifestyle brand to launch GapKids x ED, a limited edition apparel collection and campaign that encourages girls everywhere to…
The World’s Greatest Toy Store™ Honors Its Longstanding Commitment to the Special Needs Community by Providing #ToysForAll
WAYNE, NJ, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced the release of the 2015 Toys“R”Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids®, an easy-to-use toy selection resource for those who know, love and shop for children with special needs. This annual, complimentary…
MOSCOW, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group, a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), announces the acquisition of 104 stores owned by the Rosinka Group in the Orel, Voronezh, Lipetsk, Kursk and Tambov regions. The purchased Rosinka, Apelsin and Sberegaika stores will be rebranded under the Pyaterochka retail chain.
Nearly half of the acquired…
Vehicles available for reservation at nine locations throughout the district
Washington, D.C., 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, today announced a new agreement with 7‑Eleven, Inc. to place a total of 18 Zipcars at nine 7‑Eleven® stores throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. These vehicles are now available for…
CHESHUNT, England, 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — A new, sweeter British-bred raspberry that grows up to twice the size of regular varieties is helping boost UK demand for the summer fruit to record levels.
Since the raspberry season started in May demand has grown by nearly 45 per cent on the same period last year.
And the arrival…
NEW YORK & SALT LAKE CITY, 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — This Thanksgiving will be positively pre-historic as the legendary Sinclair Oil “Dino” returns to the 89th Macy’s (NYSE:M) Thanksgiving Day Parade. On Thursday, Nov. 26, Sinclair Oil Corporation’s magnificent mascot will be transformed into a 77-foot long balloon giant, ready to take flight in…
CINCINNATI, OH, 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced it will build a new Macy’s store at Fashion Place in Murray, UT, one of the Salt Lake City area’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destinations. Construction will begin in early 2016 after the former Dillard’s building is razed, with an opening planned…
WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — New data from the CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) Research Institute demonstrates very high levels of patient satisfaction with the quality of care delivered via telehealth at MinuteClinic retail medical clinics. Satisfaction with quality of care and other factors were measured among patients participating in a pilot program of telehealth…