MANCHESTER, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Young Scot, the national youth information and citizenship charity for Scotland, has today (Monday 3 November) agreed a major deal with The Co-operative Food to offer Young Scot NEC (National Entitlement Card) cardholders a 10% discount on their shopping*.
From today (Monday), Young Scot cardholders, aged 11 to 25, qualify…
Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) reported a net income of PHP18.2 billion for the first nine months of 2014 from PHP18.6 billion during the same period last year. Consolidated revenues grew 7.7% to PHP193.2 billion in the period ended September 30 from PHP179.4 billion in the same period last…
PAK’nSAVE named New Zealand’s cheapest supermarket in Consumer’s annual survey of supermarket prices
Hamilton, New Zealand, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — PAK’nSAVE has taken out the title of New Zealand’s cheapest supermarket in Consumer’s annual survey of supermarket prices. PAK’nSAVE’s prices were up to 13 percent lower than that of the next cheapest supermarket in the seven centres surveyed nationwide. The findings are great news for consumers as it…
Big Lots Brings the Fun Back to Christmas with Original Holiday Tunes
COLUMBUS, OHIO, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Big Lots is launching a fresh national holiday television and online campaign aimed at bringing the fun and family back into Christmas. The campaign features four original songs—with one in Spanish—that will stand out from the competition and have…
FORT LEE, Va., 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Ralph J. Tremaglio has been named the Defense Commissary Agency's deputy general counsel for commercial law.
Tremaglio, who started work at DeCA Oct. 19, fills a position left vacant since June when Elliot Clark retired.
"Ralph brings a level of expertise to the commercial law section, which will benefit DeCA greatly…
Customers to Enjoy Curated Shopping, Inspired Gifting and Savings Every Day, All Season Long, From the Comfort of Home
West Chester, PA, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — QVC, the global leader in video and ecommerce retail, is adding more joy to the 2014 holiday season by offering gift items and ideas based on the hottest…
FORT LEE, Va., 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Commissaries worldwide are offering exclusive savings events leading up to Veterans Day.
During what's billed as the "Support Your Veterans Day Sales Event," stores are collaborating with their industry partners to offer exclusive savings through in-store sales promotions including high-value coupons and other discounts beyond the everyday 30 percent or…
CBRE Global Investors advises Alaska Permanent Fund on first acquisition in Continental Europe
Madrid, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Immochan and Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) represented by CBRE Global Investors, have entered into a strategic joint venture, with the first investments being joint ownership of two existing shopping centres in Spain and Portugal, in a…
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 196,490 Ahold common shares in the period from October 27, 2014 up to and including October 31, 2014.
The shares were repurchased at an average price of €13.0348 per share for a total consideration of €2.56 million. These repurchases were made as part of the…
Estimated joint annual sales add up to a spot in Top 10 largest web stores in the Netherlands
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Bol.com’s store partners together achieved sales in excess of €100 million in the past twelve months. With estimated joint annual sales its store partners would be eligible for a place in…
Launch of Aevi Community portal
Paderborn, Germany, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf, one of the world’s leading providers of IT solutions to the retail and banking industries, is showcasing its cashless payment solutions portfolio at CARTES Secure Connexions. This new portfolio – Aevi – will revolutionize the world of payments.
Wincor Nixdorf's new Cashless Payment Solutions…
Paderborn, Germany, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf has received an order from Sparkasse Mainz for the operation of its 117 self-service systems. The framework agreement will run for a term of ten years and also includes the replacement of around 60 self-service systems by 2016 as well as the migration of 38 systems to…
Unique JCPenney.com Experience Allows Customers to Design Custom Jewelry
PLANO, Texas, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — This holiday season, JCPenney [NYSE: JCP] is showcasing its Modern Bride® Signature Collection for couples that are hearing wedding bells over jingle bells. This elevated line of engagement and wedding rings offers more than 20 styles with sophisticated designs that cater…
Guide features 24 print and digital coupons through retailer’s mPerks program
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is jumping into the 2014 holiday season with the release of its Toys and Electronics Gift Guide that features the hottest gifts of the season, continuing its tradition of being a holiday destination.
The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based…
Grocer celebrates craftsmanship and artistry of Grower Champagnes with a delicious, hand-crafted sparkler
AUSTIN, TX, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Tis’ the season for festive holiday parties, cozy fireside nights and delightfully decadent dinners. Whole Foods Market has curated a top-notch selection of winter wines at a range of prices that will make meals memorable and harried hostesses…
MTD Awarded Overall Innovation Partner of the Year
MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2014-11-4— /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today it has named 3M, Stainmaster and Truper as the company’s 2014 Vendor Partners of the Year. The companies were selected for their commitment to product quality, innovation and customer service. Lowe’s also announced it honored…
Lowe’s Innovation Labs introduces retail service robots to help customers shop smarter, navigate stores more efficiently, and instantly access information to confidently complete home improvement projects
MOORESVILLE, N.C, 2014-11-4— /EPR Retail News/ — This holiday season, Lowe’s Innovation Labs will introduce two autonomous retail service robots in an Orchard Supply Hardware store in midtown San Jose, California to…
Conshohocken, PA, 2014-11-4— /EPR Retail News/ — The IKEA Soft Toys for Education campaign, a good cause partnership between the IKEA Foundation, UNICEF and Save the Children, was first launched eleven years ago.
The idea is simple; for every Soft Toy or children’s book sold from November 9, 2014 - January 3, 2014, the IKEA Foundation donates…
Stefan Persson and H&M contribute to gender equality and the empowerment of women. This is acknowledged by the United Nations Association of New York (UNA-NY) that presents Stefan Persson, Chairman of H&M, the ”Humanitarian of the Year” award.
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-11-4— /EPR Retail News/ — The leadership and dedication of Stefan Persson to gender equality and the…
Give $1, $5 or $10 and 100 percent of customer donations will provide meals to a local San Diego County military family this Thanksgiving season.
FULLERTON, CA, 2014-11-4— /EPR Retail News/ — With the holiday season upon us, Albertsons San Diego area stores have officially launched their 2014 Giving Thanks campaign to raise funds for San Diego County…
Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Local residents in Rotherham can now take advantage of the speed and convenience of online shopping on their local high street and retail park, thanks to Argos which has given both of its local stores a ‘digital makeover’.
The stores, located on Howard Street and Parkgate Retail Park, were…
LONDON, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Woodland Trust starts tree planting today at Scotland’s First World War Centenary Wood with the support of Sainsbury’s. Located in Dreghorn Woods in the Pentland Hills, the first tree will be planted by Margaret Murison a Woodland Trust supporter to commemorate her relatives that fell in the First World…
LONDON, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is celebrating 20 years supporting The Royal British Legion by doing more than ever to raise funds during this year’s Poppy Appeal. The retailer hopes to raise more than ever by increasing its support across merchandise, in-store donation, and for the first time ever, a TV advert with…
’Tis the Season for 20,000 Rollbacks, Free Shipping, 24-Hour Cyber Event and Savings Catcher with a Holiday Twist
BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Dear Santa's elves, it’s time to start saving. Walmart is unwrapping its first round of 2014 holiday offerings, including the low prices it's known for and its broadest assortment ever on the items…
SEATTLE, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Three days after learning her husband was killed in Afghanistan, August Cabrera had to tell their two young sons daddy wasn’t coming home.
Army Lt. Col. David Cabrera was shuttling between bases on the outskirts of Kabul when a van packed with explosives pulled up next to his vehicle. A…
SEATTLE, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — The anticipation begins in October, when the cups’ arrival begins to generate buzz on social media and websites count down the minutes and seconds until their return. Once they arrive, Starbucks® red holiday cups begin to dot city streets and shopping malls, and customers tweet and share photos of…
SEATTLE, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — A Starbucks® coffee that was created in 2013 to celebrate coffee grown on India's southern mountains is now be available in more than a dozen countries to celebrate the company's second anniversary in India.
Starbucks opened its first India store in 2012 and currently operates more than 50 stores across…
Cheshunt, England, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — A unique beer created by three injured veterans to help raise funds for wounded Servicemen is to go on sale across the UK this week.
The beer, which will raise funds for the Help for Heroes charity, has been brewed by Marston’s and will be exclusively sold by Tesco.
The beer…
Teresita Sy-Coson, Vice-Chairperson of SM Investments Corporation Reiterates the Case for Investing in the Philippines
Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Proudly bearing the Philippine flag last October 29, 2014 in Singapore at the recent by-invitation only Forbes Global CEO Conference, SM Investments Corporation Vice Chairperson Teresita Sy-Coson made a case for investments in the Philippines and reiterated…
Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) was cited as the Region’s Best Borrower in the Philippines based on a research poll by Hong Kong magazine Finance Asia.
The award was presented during the 2014 FinanceAsia Fixed Income Poll Awards dinner on October 29 in Singapore.
“We are pleased to accept this award which…