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Daily Archives: March 2, 2015

Co-operative Innovation Project: University of Saskatchewan to host 40 community meetings over 3 months to gather what it takes for co-operatives to thrive in a community

Saskatchewan, Canada, 2015-3-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan’s Centre for the Study of Co-operatives are seeking the social and economic characteristics that allow co-operatives to thrive in a community. To do so, they’re hosting 40 community meetings over three months to gather input from residents and leaders. The research is part of…

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GGP: Seattle-based Nordstrom plans to open a full-line store in the new regional shopping center in Norwalk, CT

SEATTLE, 2015-3-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, today announced plans to open a full-line store in the new regional shopping center in Norwalk, CT being developed by General Growth Properties (NYSE: GGP). The three-level, approximately 150,000 square-foot store is scheduled to open in fall 2018 and will…

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L Brands will broadcast its February 2015 sales report on Thursday, March 5

COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2015-3-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with L Brands' sales release, you are invited to listen to a pre-recorded broadcast of the February sales report with Amie Preston, Chief Investor Relations Officer for L Brands (NYSE: LB).  The broadcast will be available on the Internet on Thursday, March 5, at 7:30 a.m.…

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J. C. Penney Company reports comparable store sales grew 4.4 percent for both the fourth quarter and full fiscal 2014

• Gross margin improved 540 basis points for the fourth quarter and full year • SG&A savings of $121 million; 210 basis points improvement for the year • Positive free cash flow of $57 million for the year, a $2.8 billion improvement PLANO, Texas, 2015-3-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced financial…

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Target Corporation to webcast its meeting with the financial community on March 3 from approximately 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-3-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) will webcast its meeting with the financial community on March 3 from approximately 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time. Investors and others are invited to access the presentations and Q&A session online on the Events & Presentations section of Target.com/Investors. The webcast will be archived for…

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Best Buy customers donated more than $9.7 million to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Odessa, Texas, 2015-3-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — This past holiday, Mary Collett’s Best Buy mobile store in Odessa, Texas, was a company-wide leader in contributing to the St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign. On Wednesday, she got to see first-hand all the good that money can do at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. “Until you visit St.…

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Stop & Shop Supermarket Company to honor New York area WW2 veterans

Memorial Day tributes are among the programs to be sponsored Purchase, NY, 2015-3-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — As we observe the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II this year, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC has announced that the company will be honoring New York area veterans and those returned from active duty…

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Price comparison study reveals Giant’s prices were lower relative to Safeway, Shoppers and Harris Teeter in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland

Price Comparisons Show Giant Prices Lower for Frequently Purchased Products Landover, Md., 2015-3-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Giant Food of Landover, Md. is committed to providing customers with the highest quality products at great prices. Today, Giant announced the results of a price comparison study revealing that Giant’s prices were lower relative to Safeway, Shoppers and Harris…

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Hy-Vee CEO Randy Edeker named CEO of the Year by Retail Leader magazine

The retail food industry magazine recognizes Edeker as one of 2014’s top CEOs WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2015-3-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hy-Vee, Inc. Chairman of the Board, CEO and President Randy Edeker has been named CEO of the Year by Retail Leader magazine. In the current magazine issue, Edeker is recognized for his outstanding outreach, which includes…

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