Six-time NASCAR champ takes break from Chase to join Lowe’s for ribbon-cutting in Moore
MOORE, OKLA., 2014-10-6— /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its continued commitment to assist the communities impacted by the deadly 2013 tornado in Oklahoma, Lowe’s teamed with six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson to fund the reconstruction of three area school…
Victoria, Australia, 2014-10-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Sigma Pharmaceuticals and the company’s flagship pharmacy brands Amcal, Amcal Max and Guardian have decided to dramatically enhance their Ambassador line-up to reflect the company’s growing commitment to offering a broader range of professional health services and exclusive beauty products.
Respected and high profile television medical expert Dr Andrew Rochford joins…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., 2014-10-6— /EPR Retail News/ — The South Dakota Retailers Association and National Retail Federation have joined forces to launch a new “This is Retail: South Dakota” campaign to drive public awareness of the positive impact retailers have on the communities they serve. The joint statewide effort seeks to highlight the retail industry’s strong support…
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States, 2014-10-6— /EPR Retail News/ — This year, our U.S. internet grocer Peapod celebrates an impressive 25 years in business – the company’s founders truly invented the online grocery industry and continue to build on their success today, as part of Ahold’s omni-channel offering in partnership with our U.S. divisions.
Looking back at the…
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-10-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 1,875,308 Ahold common shares in the period from September 29, 2014 up to and including October 3, 2014
The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 12.5374 per share for a total consideration of € 23.51 million. These repurchases were made as part of…
Live talent to Include Eminem, Jamie Foxx, Dave Grohl, Metallica, John Oliver, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band, among others, as well as special appearances by Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg at concert to honor the courage and sacrifice of America’s veterans and their families
Concert to be Executive Produced by Gary…
A portion of every Community Store purchase directly supports education and career training programs through Green Umbrella ChildFund Korea
First-of-its-kind program in Korea builds on strong foundation of innovative education, job training and apprenticeship initiatives led by Starbucks around the globe
SEOUL, 2014-10-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Celebrating Starbucks 15 years in Korea and its ongoing global…
Initiated generational change creates foundations for continued economic success and personnel continuity
Olivier Van den Bossche new CEO of department store operations
Lovro Mandac new Chairman of the Supervisory Board of GALERIA Kaufhof GmbH
Edo Beukema and Volker Schlinge resume the Management Board positions for Procurement and HR – Thomas Storck and Ulrich Köster with new…
General Manager Jörg Kramer to become Head of HR
Frank Kretzschmar joins management board as Chief Operations Officer
Labour Director Andreas Schrödinger assumes new task within the METRO GROUP
Contracts of CEO Didier Fleury and CMO Patrick Müller-Sarmiento extended by three years
Düsseldorf, Germany, 2014-10-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Hypermarket chain Real reorganises responsibilities within its management board.…
Düsseldorf, Germany, 2014-10-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Effective 1 October 2014, Philippe Palazzi (43) will assume the position of the Chief Customer & Marketing Officer (CCMO) at METRO Cash & Carry and at the same time also become member of the Extended Management Board of METRO AG. He will take over from Diego Bevilacqua, CCMO since January…
Companies Developing New Digital Health Improvement Programs that Include Incentives through Walgreens Balance Rewards for Healthy Choices™
NEW YORK and DEERFIELD, IL, 2014-10-3— /EPR Retail News/ — WebMD Health Corp. (NASDAQ: WBMD) and Walgreen Co. (NYSE: WAG) (NASDAQ: WAG) are partnering to improve health and wellness in America by helping and incenting consumers to make healthier choices…
92 per cent of children would give away some presents if it meant another child would have a happier Christmas
61 per cent of children have given up their free time for charity at Christmas
Argos, Barnardo’s and Tess Daly launch this year’s annual Toy Exchange from today until 25th November 2014
Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-10-3—…
LONDON, 2014-10-3— /EPR Retail News/ — In celebration of emerging talent and innovative fashion design, Tu at Sainsbury’s has collaborated with The Royal College of Art (RCA) for the first time to launch four unique collections to coincide with the clothing brand’s 10th Anniversary.
Each of the four collections has been exclusively created by a Masters…
LONDON, 2014-10-3— /EPR Retail News/ — This year to commemorate the World War 1 Centenary, esteemed British designer Amanda Wakeley has partnered exclusively with Sainsbury’s to create two striking, limited edition tote bags in support of The Royal British Legion. To coincide with 2014’s Poppy Appeal campaign, the unique bags will go on sale in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., 2014-10-3— /EPR Retail News/ — CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) announced today that its majority-owned operating partnership subsidiary, CBL & Associates Limited Partnership (the "Operating Partnership"), priced a $300 million offering of 4.60% Senior Notes Due 2024 under its existing shelf registration statement. The notes will mature on October 15, 2024. Settlement is…
Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-10-2— /EPR Retail News/ — Ian Dobson has been appointed to the role of Head of Customer and Market Insight, reporting to Marketing Director Stephen Vowles. The role is key to bringing to life the strategic vision for Argos to be a digital retail leader, as announced to The City on 24 October…
Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-10-2— /EPR Retail News/ — Matt Hobbs has been appointed to the newly created role of Head of Digital Engineering, reporting to Bertrand Bodson, Chief Digital Officer. The role is key to bringing to life the strategic vision for Argos to be a digital retail leader, as announced to The City on 24…
Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-10-2— /EPR Retail News/ — Argos is set to pave the way in low-carbon deliveries, being the first retailer to bring in new ultra-low emission vehicles.
The five new compressed natural gas-fuelled trucks, supplied by Scania, will be on the road by the end of the year helping to deliver stock to Argos stores…
LONDON, 2014-10-2— /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose has today launched a new 'breed' of website - waitrosepet.com – becoming the first supermarket to go live with a website dedicated to pet products. Waitrosepet.com offers the perfect solution to every animal owner's needs, stocking both well-known brands and specialist products. In all, waitrosepet.com will showcase a…
PLANO, TX, 2014-10-2— /EPR Retail News/ — In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, JCPenney is inviting its customers to “Give Breast Cancer the Boot” this October by rounding up their purchases to the nearest dollar and donating the difference to JCPenney Cares. Customer contributions donated to JCPenney Cares will directly fund programs focused on breast cancer…
CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-10-2— /EPR Retail News/ — To kick off American Pharmacists Month, Rite Aid is bringing back its nationwide Vote for Your Favorite Pharmacy Team Member Contestwith a new video voting feature. Through the contest, Rite Aid customers have a chance to win $2,500 in Rite Aid gift cards by nominating a favorite member…
Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-10-2— /EPR Retail News/ — Leading property developer SM Prime Holdings, Inc. is set to break ground this month for its newest landmark, ThreeE-comCenter, the latest project of the company’s Commercial Properties Group (CPG).
This 15-storey commercial building will rise within the prime business location of SM’s flagship master-planned development, the 67-hectare Mall of Asia…
Victims of Typhoon Mario receive help from SM Foundation; Over 17,400 families in devastated areas provided with kalinga packs
Manila, Philippines, 2014-10-2— /EPR Retail News/ — Over 17,400 families affected by Typhoon Mario (international name: Fung-Wong) received immediate aid through kalinga (relief) packs distributed by SM Foundation’s quick-response system Operation Tulong Express last September 19 to 20.
“SM…
Matthews, N.C., 2014-10-2— /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Carolina Charm – a program to showcase brands born in the South – is launching in North and South Carolina Harris Teeter locations.
Throughout the month of October, shoppers can find Carolina Charm products in prominent displays at their Harris Teeter. These products cover select brands that are produced in…
Product Suppliers Partner with Harris Teeter for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Matthews, N.C., 2014-10-2— /EPR Retail News/ — Pink Ribbon Produce, a unique retail program committed to making the fight against breast cancer easy, will return this October for its sixth year at all Harris Teeter stores. Since 2008, Harris Teeter's produce partners have raised $189,416 by…
Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-10-2— /EPR Retail News/ — Property conglomerate SM Prime Holdings, Inc. clinched three major awards recognizing the company’s malls in China. The 12th Annual Conference of Mall China International Symposium hosted by China Shopping Center Development Association (Mall China) recognized SM Prime for the following malls:
SM City Xiamen/SM Lifestyle Center was awarded the…
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-10-1— /EPR Retail News/ — During the festivities around the third annual Global Citizen Festival H&M Conscious Foundation Ambassador Alek Wek and Global Manager Helena Thybell entered the stage to make a commitment, and to state an example of organizations taking action against extreme poverty. The Foundation committed to giving 250,000 children in the…
H&M Design Award 2014 winner Eddy Anemian has created a highly developed capsule collection, translating his painstaking techniques of cut and construction. To create this special collection, Eddy has worked closely with the H&M design team to capture the elegant mood and precision of his winning designs. The pieces will be available at selected H&M…
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2014-10-1— /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today began significant demolition of a 30,145-square-foot building adjacent to its Detroit-area store in Canton, MI. Razing of the vacant retail building will make room for the Swedish retailer’s planned expansion of the IKEA Canton store approved by Canton Township earlier this year.…
Vilnius, Lithuania, 2014-10-1— /EPR Retail News/ — Maxima Eesti owned by MAXIMA GRUPE started the construction of a new logistics centre in Harjumma County in Estonia. The total area of the centre, the warehouse and the office will be about 45 thousand square meters and will cost over LTL 100 million. About 350 vacancies will be…