Month: July 2014

PORTLAND, Ore., 2014-7-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market strongly supports Oregon’s Measure 92, requiring mandatory labeling of raw and packaged

Rite Aid Corporation names Darren Karst as executive vice president and chief financial officer

Current SEVP and CFO Frank Vitrano to Continue as Rite Aid Chief Administrative Officer Until His Retirement in September, 2015

CBRE Group, Inc. certified more than 300 buildings through the U.S. Green Building Council LEED®

Posted on July 25, 2014July 25, 2014 by EPR Retail News Editors

Los Angeles, 2014-7-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. announced today that it has certified more than 300 buildings through

Kingfisher reports total sales up by 0.8% on its second quarter pre-close update to 12 July 2014

LONDON, 2014-7-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kingfisher reports total sales up 0.8% (-1.8% LFL) in constant currencies and confirms binding agreement

Starbucks expands presence in Hanoi with the opening of three stores

Posted on July 25, 2014July 25, 2014 by EPR Retail News Editors

SEATTLE, 2014-7-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks celebrated the opening of the first of three stores in Hanoi, welcoming customers for the

Starbucks Corporation reports financial results for its 13-week fiscal third quarter and 39-week fiscal year to date ended June 29, 2014

Strong comp store sales increases of 6% globally and 7% in the U.S. drive record Q3 revenues of $4.2 billion

Tesco research shows that high fuel prices prevent Brits from enjoying holidays and trips in the UK

https://www.flickr.com/photos/tescomedia/sets/72157644043628313/85% of Brits would explore more of the UK if fuel was cheaper Tesco has given away over 399 million

Baroness Neville-Rolfe resigns from Supervisory Board of METRO AG to join British government

Baroness Neville-Rolfe joins British government and therefore resigns fromMETRO AG’s Supervisory Board Neville-Rolfe appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the

Carrefour: Boucles du Cœur campaign raised €1,400,000 to help children in difficulty

PARIS, 2014-7-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the fourth year running, customers and employees from Carrefour and Carrefour Market stores in

Walmart announces the promotion of Greg Foran to President and CEO of Walmart U.S.

Posted on July 25, 2014July 25, 2014 by EPR Retail News Editors

Bentonville, Ark., 2014-7-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) announced that Greg Foran, 53, has been promoted to President and

LED Recessed Ceiling 4 Inch Dimmable Can Lights Provide the Upside to Down Lighting

Torrance, CA, 2014-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — LEDtronics, Inc., with more than 30 years of leadership in innovative LED lighting solutions, announces

Emma Bunton launches new 26 piece girls’ clothing collection for Autumn/Winter 2014 designed exclusively for Argos

Posted on July 24, 2014July 24, 2014 by EPR Retail News Editors

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Singer, Heart FM presenter and mother-of-two, Emma Bunton is launching a new 26 piece

Andrew Barton unveiled his new Argan Oil-Infused Premier Collection; available exclusively on argos.co.uk and in stores across UK from 26 July 2014

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton has unveiled his new Argan Oil-Infused Premier Collection, available exclusively

Lowe’s launches new products for its Iris smart home solution that offer consumers added convenience, safety and efficiency

Iris’ open platform offers consumers energy-saving and home security solutions during the season they need it most MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2014-7-24 —

NRF praises the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety’s progress over the past year

WASHINGTON, 2014-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today released the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay,

The National Retail Federation lowered its retail sales forecast for 2014; sales are expected to grow significantly faster over the next five months

WASHINGTON, 2014-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today lowered its retail sales forecast for 2014 because of slow

SRC-KPMG SCOTTISH RETAIL SALES MONITOR JUNE 2014 – FASHION: In June 2014 total Scottish sales decreased by 1.1% compared with June 2013

LONDON, 2014-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — In June 2014 total Scottish sales decreased by 1.1% compared with June 2013, when they had

BRC-BOND DICKINSON RETAIL EMPLOYMENT MONITOR Q2 2014: The equivalent number of full-time jobs fell by 2.5% in Q2-2014 vs. the same period last year

The equivalent number of full-time jobs fell by 2.5% in the second quarter of 2014 compared with the same period

The Retail Industry Leaders Association issues statement on the decision of NLRB to certify micro unions within the retail industry

Arlington , VA, 2014-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement on the decision

Gap Inc. to introduce the Gap brand to Slovenia and Austria

Posted on July 24, 2014July 24, 2014 by EPR Retail News Editors

Gap Brand Set to Launch in Slovenia and Austria SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Continuing to deliver on its global

Wegmans installs solar panels on the roof of office building near corporate headquarters and built two arrays of solar panels at the Wegmans Organic Farm

ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The sun’s rays lift spirits and make flowers, fruits and vegetables grow. The sun is

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People partners with Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. to increase the number of African-American owned franchise businesses in U.S.

Dunkin’ Brands and NAACP Launch Initiative to Increase the Number of African-American Owned Franchise Businesses in the U.S. Baltimore, MD, 2014-7-24

Whole Foods Market Palm Desert creates more than 150 jobs; Applicants can apply online by July 25

Interested applicants can apply online for store-wide positions by July 25 PALM DESERT, Calif., 2014-7-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new Whole

Whole Foods Market store to open on November 4 at Berkeley California

Second Berkeley location adds to company’s community giving and support efforts Emeryville, Calif., 2014-7-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new 47,800 square-foot

Whole Foods Market to open its new store at Yonge Street in Toronto on September 23, 2014

New Store Marks Fifth Whole Foods Market in Toronto Area Chicago, 2014-7-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (Nasdaq: WFM), the

Apple® reports $35.3 billion revenue and $6.9 billion net profit in the third quarter

Posted on July 23, 2014July 23, 2014 by EPR Retail News Editors

iPhone, Mac & Services Growth Drive Record June Quarter Revenue & 20% EPS Growth CUPERTINO, California, 2014-7-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple®

Target teams up with YouTube stars and Design Hunter L.A. founder Veronica Valencia on YouTube video series called the “Best Year Ever”

Posted on July 23, 2014July 23, 2014 by EPR Retail News Editors

Series featuring popular YouTube stars will provide décor tips, advice, and solutions for college living MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-7-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target

Raeward Fresh Marshland to double its retail space

Posted on July 23, 2014July 23, 2014 by EPR Retail News Editors

Raeward Fresh Marshland is expanding once more and is doubling its retail space to give customers an even better shopping

Wine experts to spend three days to judge over 1,150 wines at New World Wine Awards in early August