LONDON, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lucy Bronze has been named the new face of Sainsbury’s Active Kids campaign, a star from the recent England’s Women’s World Cup squad. The Man City and England defender joins existing ambassadors Daniel Sturridge, Ellie Simmonds and Jonnie Peacock to help inspire children to be active and stay…
MOORESVILLE, N.C. , 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — In response to the massive flooding in the Southeast, Lowe’s announced today it will donate $500,000 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Lowe’s is working with its national nonprofit partners to provide both immediate and long-term support to local communities in the Southeast.
The donation to…
WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it is opening Hearing Centers in seven CVS/pharmacy stores in theDallas and Cleveland markets and will be providing optical services at CVS/pharmacy in five store locations around the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. market.
"Hearing and optical services are a great fit with the…
ATLANTA, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced the appointment of Linda R. Gooden to the company's board of directors. Gooden will serve on the company's Audit andLeadership Development and Compensation Committees. Her appointment gives the company 12 directors, 11 of whom are independent.
Gooden, who…
LEEDS, England, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Asda, Iceland, Morrisons and Waitrose have joined together in a unique partnership to support an initiative that will make medical history.
All four retailers have pledged funds from the new levy on single-use carrier bags to support the construction of a new world class dementia research centre at…
WASHINGTON, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from Senior Vice President for Government Relations David French on completion of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations:
“Trade agreements are vital for American retailers large and small. They help merchants provide high-quality, low-cost goods to U.S. consumers, and provide new overseas market opportunities…
Customers are invited to add something “unnecessary” to their costumes to score a $3 burrito and to help raise $1 million for the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation
DENVER, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today the return of its longstanding and popular Halloween fundraiser, Boorito. On Saturday, October 31 between 5pm and closing,…
Arlington , VA, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement in response to news that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations have concluded and an agreement has been reached among the 12 participating Asia-Pacific nations, including the United States.
"Retailers welcome today's news and applaud U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman…
Bellingham, Wash., 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Haggen today announced that it has filed motions with and is seeking the approval of the bankruptcy court to establish procedures for ongoing sales. The motions present global bidding procedures, stalking horse package bid procedures and a schedule of stores being sold.
Haggen is seeking a court hearing on…
LAKELAND, Fla., 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today Publix Super Markets established a program to offer its customers and associates a way to directly assist those areas in the Carolinas affected by recent severe weather. Customers may donate any amount by adding it to their grocery totals when checking out at Publix registers. Collected…
WESTWOOD, MA, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ever think food shopping could be fun? Inspire you to try something new? Then stand by: The fourth Wegmans store in Massachusetts, at 169 University Avenue (near I 95) in Westwood, is opening its doors to the public at 7 a.m. this Sunday, October 11. That’s when 550 friendly, helpful…
Saturday Holiday Gives Shoppers Opportunity to Dress-Up the Halloween Season with Last Minute Needs
CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — With nearly 4,600 convenient locations, Rite Aid is this year's one-stop shop Halloween headquarters. From enchanting to frightful costumes, décor, candy and more, Rite Aid is ready to help customers prepare for the hair-raising…
Exclusive Halloween-themed TV lounge celebrates the upcoming release of ‘The Peanuts Movie’ debuting in theaters nationwide on November 6
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — In celebration of the upcoming release of ‘The Peanuts Movie,’ a special family-friendly experience and first-hand look at the 3D movie is being offered exclusively at six Taubman shopping…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE:CBL) today announced that it will host the Ultimate Santa Adventure at Oak Park Mall – A DreamWorks DreamPlace is a captivating and interactive Santa adventure for the entire family that is set to open to the public on Saturday, November 7. DreamWorks…
Zaandam, Nederland, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kerstkransjes begin oktober? Het was even Kerst op Utrecht Centraal Station vandaag. Albert Heijn gaf de aftrap voor de kaartverkoop van het Allerhande Kerstfestival dat op 11, 12 en 13 december plaatsvindt in het Spoorwegmuseum in Utrecht. Om alvast in de kerststemming te komen werden er cadeaus uitgedeeld:…
Event Includes Special Appearances, Hunt, Cast & Pitch Youth Challenge
PITTSBURGH, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Field & Stream, a specialty retail concept carrying the best brands to meet the evolving needs of hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts, will be opening its fifth store in Pennsylvania and 19th store nationwide on Thursday, October 15th at Capital…
Special Appearance Saturday by Darren Woodson
PITTSBURGH, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its 24th store in Texas and 636th store nationwide on Friday, October 16th at Sunrise Mall in Brownsville, TX (2370 North Expressway).
DICK’S three-day grand opening celebration will run…
Special Appearance Saturday by Troy Brown
PITTSBURGH, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its sixth store in New Hampshire and 635th store nationwide on Friday, October 16th at The Mall at Rockingham Park in Salem, NH (77 Rockingham Boulevard).
DICK’S three-day grand…
Special Appearance Saturday by Darrell Green
PITTSBURGH, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its 30th store in Virginia and 634th store nationwide on Friday, October 16th at Battlefield Shopping Center in Leesburg, VA (1079 Edwards Ferry Road).
DICK’S three-day grand opening…