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Monthly Archives: September 2014

Klépierre moves its headquarters to 26, Boulevard des Capucines, in Edouard VII Square Paris

PARIS, 2014-9-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Monday, September 8, 2014, Klépierre is moving its headquarters to 26, Boulevard des Capucines, in Edouard VII Square, in the heart of vibrant, retail Paris, between the Opéra Garnier and Place de la Madeleine. Klépierre has chosen a remarkable location to accommodate its staff and receive clients and partners.…

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Target Corp. to open two new TargetExpress stores in San Francisco’s Financial District and Berkeley, California

New TargetExpress Stores Customize Guest Experience MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-9-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) today announced plans to open two new TargetExpress stores in San Francisco’s Financial District and Berkeley, Calif., in March 2015. Target’s first TargetExpress store opened this year in Minneapolis, and the San Francisco-area stores will mark the first time Target is…

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Flu vaccines now available at all Target Pharmacy and Target Clinic locations nationwide

Offerings provide Target guests convenient and affordable flu vaccination options this season MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-9-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced today that flu vaccines are now available at all Target Pharmacy and Target Clinic locations nationwide. Target will offer guests Quadrivalent, Trivalent and High Dose. In addition, FluMist will be available later this month.…

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Flu vaccinations now available at all Giant Food in-store pharmacies

Through Unilever Partnership, Three Meals will be Donated to Feeding America for Every Flu Shot Administered by Giant Landover, Md., 2014-9-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — To help prepare for the upcoming flu season, vaccinations are now available at all Giant Food in-store pharmacies. No appointment is needed and all vaccinations are administered by Giant Food’s trusted in-store pharmacists.…

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Indonesia: PT. Matahari Putra Prima, Tbk opens its 33rd Foodmart located in Kuta Beachwalk, Bali

Tangerang, Indonesia, 2014-9-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — PT. Matahari Putra Prima, Tbk ("MPPA") who operates Hypermart, Foodmart and Boston Health & Beauty, opened its 33rd Foodmart located in Kuta Beachwalk, Bali. The opening ceremony was attended by the MPPA Board of Directors, employees, supplier’s representatives and invited guests. The new Foodmart is a Foodmart Gourmet concept that…

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Foodstuffs: PAK’nSAVE supports CanTeen’s Annual Appeal by selling donation cards at the checkout

PAK’nSAVE is proud to be supporting CanTeen’s Annual Appeal which starts next week. (Monday 8 September – Sunday 21 September) Whakatane, New Zealand,  2014-9-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — This year, PAK’nSAVE will be doing our part by selling donation cards at the checkout during CanTeen’s Annaul Appeal. There are three donation amounts available: $1, $3, and $5. The donation…

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Grammy Award-Winning band Train to perform live at QVC on September 5 during the “Train: Q Sessions Live®” broadcast

The Grammy Award-Winning Band to Perform Live from the Multimedia Retailer WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2014-9-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Train, the San Francisco hitmakers behind three Grammy Awards, are performing live at QVC Friday, September 5 at 5PM (ET) during the “Train: Q Sessions Live®” broadcast. The hour-long broadcast will showcase songs from their new album, Bulletproof Picasso,…

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Defense Commissary Agency reminds patrons on how to “Be Food Safe” at home during National Food Safety Education Month

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-9-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food safety is a group hug, when you consider everyone who has a role in protecting consumers from foodborne illnesses. For the Defense Commissary Agency, that process begins where the food originates and continues all the way to the store shelf. However, during September, National Food Safety Education Month, DeCA…

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CBRE Group, Inc. appoints Spencer Levy as Americas Head of Research

Los Angeles, 2014-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  CBRE Group, Inc. today announced that Spencer Levy has been appointed Americas Head of Research. Mr. Levy, a seven-year veteran of CBRE, had previously served as Executive Managing Director in the company’s Capital Markets Group. “We are very excited to have Spencer lead our Research efforts in the Americas,”…

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New collection of exclusive tech accessories from kate spade new york to arrive at Best Buy

Richfield, MN, 2014-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Give your smartphone, tablet and laptop a makeover – after all, it is Fashion Week in New York– as a new collection of exclusive tech accessories from top fashion designers and brands begins to arrive at Best Buy. Starting Sunday, Sept. 7, kate spade new york smartphone, tablet and laptop cases, as well…

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QVC announces the departure of Claire Watts as Chief Executive Officer of QVC’s U.S. operations

WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2014-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  QVC, the global leader in video and ecommerce retail, today announced that Claire Watts has resigned from her role as Chief Executive Officer of QVC’s U.S. operations, effective Friday, September 5, to pursue other opportunities. "Claire has played an instrumental role in QVC’s evolution to a leading multichannel retailer…

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Mobile by Sainsbury’s offers new and existing customers free £15 pay as you go bundle from 2nd – 30th September 2014

LONDON,  2014-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  From 2nd – 30th September 2014, Mobile by Sainsbury’s is offering new and existing customers a free £15 pay as you go bundle. To take advantage of the offer all customers have to do is order a free SIM* online and link their Nectar card to their Mobile by…

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David Beckham and Jonnie Peacock to inspire young athletes heading to the Sainsbury’s 2014 School Games

David Beckham and Jonnie Peacock were reunited today over a decade after their first meeting, this time to inspire young athletes heading to the Sainsbury’s 2014 School Games.The sporting icons shared invaluable advice and support to prepare the athletes for the event, which takes place at various sporting venues across Manchester, this weekend. LONDON, 2014-9-4 —…

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Neiman Marcus Group to open flagship Neiman Marcus store on Manhattan’s flourishing west side at Hudson Yard

Luxury Retailer’s Multi-level Location Will be First New York City Store Neiman Marcus Group Also Undertakes a Comprehensive Modernization of Bergdorf Goodman Dallas, TX, 2014-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Neiman Marcus Group announced today plans to open a flagship Neiman Marcus store on Manhattan’s flourishing west side at Hudson Yards. The 250,000 square foot, multi-level store…

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H&M participates in World Water Week in Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  World Water Week is one of the world´s most influential water conventions. This week it’s taking place in Stockholm. Energy and Water is this year’s theme and the leading minds in water will discuss how to develop and manage energy and water for the good of society and ecosystems.…

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H&M and Swedfund to contribute to the development of responsible Ethiopian textile industry

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M and Swedfund have come together in a unique cooperation in Ethiopia. The aim is to contribute to the development of a responsible Ethiopian textile industry characterized by both high social and environmental standards. The partnership will start this autumn. The first steps of this collaboration were taken after talks between…

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Albertsons kicks-off 28-day in-store fundraising campaign in support of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Southern California

Boise, ID,  2014-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  “We’re fighting for a cure” – that’s the chant motivating Albertsons associates to give it their all as they  kick-off a 28-day in-store fundraising campaign in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Southern California. From September 3 through 30, Albertsons 181 Southern California Division stores will offer customers the…

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REWE Group completes first German Private Placement of EUR 175 million as promissory note loan

Cologne ,  Germany,  2014-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  REWE Group has successfully concluded the first German Private Placement of 175 million euros in the form of a promissory note loan. Through the fixed interest transaction with a term of 10 years, REWE Group strengthens its financial foundations for implementing its strategy and secures historically low…

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BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index August 2014: Overall shop prices reported deflation for the sixteenth consecutive month, decelerating to 1.6% in August from 1.9% in July

LONDON, 2014-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The deceleration in the overall SPI figure has broken the four month declining trend. Food inflation remained at 0.3% in August – the lowest ever recorded. Non-food reported deceleration in deflation of 2.9% in August from 3.3% in July. Helen Dickinson, British Retail Consortium Director General, said: "Shop prices reported deflation of…

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7-Eleven, Inc. celebrates 50 years of fresh-brewed on-the-go coffee with 50-cent coffee from Sept. 3 through Sept. 14

Brew News: 50 Years Ago 7‑Eleven Introduced On-the-Go Coffee to America, Retailer Now Celebrates Anniversary with 50-cent Coffee Dallas, 2014-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc., the first national retailer to offer fresh-brewed coffee in to-go cups, celebrates 50 years of on-the-go coffee with 50-cent coffee from Sept. 3 through Sept. 14. During this time, a small-size…

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Whole Kids Foundation kicks off back-to-school season with raising money to fund salad bars and gardens for schools and nutrition education classes for teachers

Whole Foods Market® invites shoppers to join efforts to support local schools across the U.S., Canada AUSTIN, Texas, 2014-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Kids Foundation is kicking off back-to-school season with a goal of raising $3 million to fund salad bars and gardens for schools and nutrition education classes for teachers. The effort is part of the…

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Meijer and Mondelēz to commemorate the grassroots campaign Kick In for Your Community on Sept. 4 with U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team player Sean Johnson

Plymouth, Mich., 2014-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer and Mondelēz will commemorate the targeted grassroots campaign Kick In for Your Community on Sept. 4 with U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team player Sean Johnson and a $100,000 donation to the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association and five other state associations including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Northern Ohio…

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Meijer pharmacists advise parents Back-to-School is best time for flu shots

Don’t wait for October when Back-to-School is best time for flu shots GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer pharmacists are playing myth busters and reminding parents why getting flu shots before kids go back to school is the perfect time to minimize the spread of seasonal influenza for families. While the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer anticipates…

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JCPenney’s all-new Sports Fan Shop experience on JCPenney.com to be powered by sports eCommerce leader Fanatics

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 2014-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  JCPenney today announced the launch of an all-new Sports Fan Shop experience on JCPenney.com that will be powered by Fanatics, the largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise. Fanatics, which operates the e-commerce platform for hundreds of collegiate and professional sports teams, leagues and media sites, will provide…

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Exclusive edition of country music star Jason Aldean’s sixth studio album available at Target

MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Multi-platinum country music star Jason Aldean just announced his upcoming sixth studio album, “Old Boots, New Dirt.” And the Target-exclusive edition will have three additional songs: “Fast Lanes,” “Too Much You For Me” and “Ain't No Easy Way.” The album, which hits stores Oct. 7, can be pre-ordered now at Target.com/MoreJasonAldean. Aldean…

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CBRE Group, Inc. recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine as one of the 2014 Top Veteran-Friendly Companies in the U.S.

LOS ANGELES, 2014-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  CBRE Group, Inc. has been recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine (USVM)as one of the Top Veteran-Friendly Companies in the  U.S. for  2014. “Our veteran and reservist employees are some of our best employees,” said Jennifer Ashley, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, CBRE. “We are pleased to provide an organizational culture where these individuals…

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The Co-operative Food topped its £100m of price cuts on Tuesday 2 September

MANCHESTER, UK, 2014-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Bacon sandwich sales sizzle as consumers stock up on lower priced everyday essentials. The Co-operative Food today (Tuesday 2 September) topped its £100m of price cuts, which have already seen sales of bacon butty ingredients sizzle, with another round of reductions including a drop in the cost of its own-brand…

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New Zealand: Foodstuffs began rolling out its new sustainable Seafood Boxes to its PAK’nSAVE and New World stores across the North Island

North Island, New Zealand, 2014-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Foodstuffs North Island Ltd today announced it has begun rolling out its new sustainable Seafood Boxes to its PAK’nSAVE and New World stores across the North Island. Over the last three years the Seafood Team has been working hard to develop a more environmentally friendly solution…

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Lawson, Inc. announces organizational and personnel changes

TOKYO, 2014-9-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Lawson, Inc. (Head Office: Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo; President and CEO, Representative Director: Genichi Tamatsuka) has announced the following organizational and personnel changes effective September 1, 2014. Organizational changes With the aim to enhance the execution of operations, the following organizational changes has been made. 1) Abolition of the in-house company system and…

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