Sainsbury’s reaches another milestone this week as the number of Sainsbury’s Local stores exceeds its supermarkets for the first time. This follows news that Sainsbury’s convenience business is growing at 18%.
London, UK, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The landmark store, Sainsbury’s Balsall Common Local in Coventry, is Sainsbury’s 594th Local and opens on Thursday. The new…
With the relaunch of Sainsbury’s basics in full swing the retailer launches a major new campaign tonight to highlight not only the great value of the range but also its ethical credentials.
London, UK, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The campaign, which launches during Coronation Street on ITV1, will start with a 30 second spot highlighting…
1.1% sales growth (adjusted for currency effects and portfolio changes), like-for-like sales almost on prior year’s level
Further like-for-like sales trend improvements at METRO Cash & Carry against FY 2012/13 (pro-forma)
Both Egyptian MAKRO Cash & Carry stores were closed down
Düsseldorf, Germany, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Preliminary METRO GROUP sales in Q1 2013/14, adjusted for currency effects…
Paris, France, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour is continuing with its drive to increase its numbers of convenience stores with the opening of its 500th Carrefour city in Le Plessis-Robinson (south-west Paris) on Wednesday 8 January.
Carrefour city – a store format designed for urban customers who need more services and longer opening hours
Since 2009, Carrefour city…
Carrefour is playing a part in commemorations to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and China: events get under way on 27 January in Paris and Beijing, and will then continue throughout the year through various initiatives held in both countries.
Paris, France, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — 27 January 2014 is the anniversary of…
London, UK, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Darty plc today announces that a circular (the «Circular») has been posted to shareholders. The Circular contains a notice of a general meeting (the «General Meeting») of Darty to consider and, if thought fit, to pass a resolution authorising the Board to amend the borrowings limit set out in…
Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”, the “Issuer”, MCX:MGNT and LON:MGNT), announces the acquisition of shares by the entity which is under the Issuer’s control.
Full company name and address: joint-stock company “Tander”
185, Levanevskogo street, Krasnodar, Russia
Taxpayer Id Number: 2310031475
Principal State Registration Number: 1022301598549
Object of acquisition: voting shares of the…
Integrated and coordinated clinic program between Healthcare Clinic at select Walgreens and Centura Health to give patients greater access to care
Englewood, Colo., US, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Centura Health, the region’s leading health care network, and Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG) today announced a clinical collaboration agreement that will provide coordinated and expanded health…
Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — A special gift from Meijer Inc. is helping Hospice of Michigan make birthdays brighter for patients across the state.
The Grand Rapids-based retailer donated gift cards to support an expansion of HOM’s birthday program, which is led by the organization’s volunteer services team. The cards can be…
Dallas, TX, US, 2014-1-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — While many better-for-you menus tout items below 500, 400 and 300 calories, 7-Eleven, Inc. breaks the 200-calorie barrier with its new Egg White Breakfast Sandwich. Not only is the calorie count low, the price is too – just $1.99.
The new breakfast sandwich stacks fluffy egg whites, lean Canadian…
Collaboration of Two Trusted Pregnancy and Parenting Brands Further Extends Reach of Premier Babies“R”Us Registry through Multiplatform Resources on The Bump
Wayne, NJ, US, 2014-1-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Babies“R”Us®, the nation’s leading dedicated juvenile products retailer announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with TheBump.com, a leading pregnancy and parenting website that offers…
Company adds 790 net new Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins restaurants globally in 2013
On worldwide basis, company announces plans to open 685 to 800 net new locations in 2014
Canton, MA, US, 2014-1-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced today strong global…
The Menomonee Falls store uses a CO2 refrigeration system
Milwaukee, WI, US, 2014-1-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Roundy’s, Inc. (“Roundy’s”) (NYSE: RNDY), a leading grocer in the Midwest, is introducing new features and a continuous carbon dioxide refrigerant system in its newest Pick ‘n Save location in Menomonee Falls. The sustainable store will open its doors…
Increase in H1N1 virus has Centers for Disease Control urging all to get vaccinated
Milwaukee, WI, US, 2014-1-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the CDC warns that peak flu season is approaching, Roundy’s stores – Pick ‘n Save, Copps, Rainbow, Metro Market and Mariano’s – have administered 33 percent more vaccinations than last year and…
Company extends credit monitoring and identity theft protection to all guests
Minneapolis, MN, US, 2014-1-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target today announced updates on its continuing investigation into the recent data breach and its expected fourth quarter financial performance. As part of Target’s ongoing forensic investigation, it has been determined that certain guest information -- separate from…
Schenectady, NY, US, 2014-1-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper Supermarkets is issuing a recall on Central Market Classics Chocolate Ice Cream, UPC number 4173507233. The product may contain strawberries. The product is safe for consumption for those not allergic to strawberries.
The ice cream was sold beginning December 15, 2013.
Products should be returned to…
CozyCatFurniture.com has announced new line cat condos and cat perches that have durable and fun design and will entertain cats for hours. It is a wide selection of quality furniture for all feline friends. They will be provided for the lowest price on the internet and feature free shipping and no sales tax on purchase.…