MONTREAL, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Metro Inc.
will be releasing its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2015 on November 18, 2015. This release will be followed by a conference call at 11:00 a.m. EST.
Mr. Eric R. La Flèche, President & CEO and Mr. François Thibault, Senior Vice President & CFO will hold the…
Retailing and Operation Division
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Saudi Automotive Services Company (SASCO) announces the results of the 34th Ordinary General Assembly Meeting (2nd Time), which held at 4:00 pm on Sunday, 25th of October, 2015 at SASCO Head office (Al-Ehsa Street Malaz – Riyadh) after completion of the quorum, where…
Fast and easy online appointment-setting
Longueuil, Quebec, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. (the “Jean Coutu Group” or the “Corporation”) and its affiliated pharmacist-owners announced today the introduction of their flu vaccination campaign. Flu vaccines will be available in approximately 300 Jean Coutu stores throughout Quebec regions as well as Ontario…
OAK BROOK, IL, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) today announced that its Board of Directors has amended the Company's bylaws to provide shareholders with new rights of proxy access for director nominations. The changes, being made with the input and support of the Company's shareholders, enable eligible McDonald's shareholders to have their own…
Retailer will wow customers with simplified shopping experience and enhanced eCommerce offering; Predicts more than 210 million visits to its mobile app over holiday season
BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — America moves from candy corn to candy canes November 1 and Walmart is ready. The retailer has been combing through data, predicting trends and preparing for…
Greenlight A Vet shines a light on the impact transitioning veterans make in and out of uniform in communities across the country
BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — With 250,000 members of our military transitioning back to civilian life each year, veterans are returning to schools, workplaces and neighborhoods across the country to take on important…
Customers will have access to specials starting at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving evening in most stores
NEW YORK, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Thanksgiving evening, customers can shop the greatest deals of Black Friday weekend beginning at 6 p.m. at most Macy’s (NYSE:M) stores, or online all day at macys.com. Plus, shoppers with Macy’s mobile app will…
Spread joy this holiday season with the hottest gifts from Macy’s and macys.com/gifts
NEW YORK, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s is the ultimate gift destination this holiday season, boasting an unparalleled assortment of products from top brands and for every budget. From apparel to home décor to technology, Macy’s carries the best selection of items for…
PARIS, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sephora has from its founding proposed a revolutionary retail concept centered on self-service, a pathsetting first in the world of selective cosmetics and perfume stores. The brand continues to innovate to enhance the customer experience through the Sephora Lab, an internal program to develop new creative concepts, fueled by ideas…
PARIS, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Fondation Louis Vuitton invited the second class of students in the LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence (IME) vocational training program on October 27th to a ceremony marking the start of the 2015 school year. The 100 new students joining the IME this year were welcomed by LVMH Chairman…
PARIS, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — LVMH brands continually integrate innovations to develop new products and target new customer segments. Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TAG Heuer and President of the LVMH Watch Division, talks about creation of the TAG Heuer smartwatch. Developed in partnership with Intel and Google, this revolutionary new…
PARIS, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Innovation is deeply embedded in the DNA of the LVMH Group, providing a source of continued success and authenticity over the years. As a core value of LVMH, innovation inspires the Group’s houses in their quest for excellence, creating an ongoing dialogue between tradition and modernity. Several emblematic initiatives…
Bucks players celebrate the new partnership by making surprise appearances at local Pick ‘n Save stores
MILWAUKEE, WI, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Milwaukee Bucks today announced a new partnership with Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc., and Pick ‘n Save stores in which the Wisconsin-based grocer will serve as the presenting sponsor of the 2015-16 Bucks…
Financial Summary Third Quarter 2015
» Revenue growth of 2.3% at identical exchange rates
» Comparable store sales growth of 1.7% (or 4.1% excluding the positive impact from strikes at a competitor last year) in the U.S., 1.7% in Belgium and 5.1% in Southeastern Europe
» Group underlying operating profit of €218 million, underlying operating margin of 3.5%…
LONDON, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The devolved government has today published a consultation paper aimed at reviewing Northern Ireland's £588 million a year non-domestic rates system. The move has been warmly welcomed by the retail industry. Over the past two years the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium has led calls for a review, most recently…
LONDON, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Responding to the publication by the Northern Ireland Executive of a consultation paper reviewing business rates in Northern Ireland, the Director of the Scottish Retail Consortium, David Lonsdale, said:
"Just as in Northern Ireland, the £2.8 billion Scottish system of business rates is not fit for purpose, disincentivises investment and has…
In-Store Events Feature Craft Activity, Storytime, Giveaways, Gift Ideas and More, Adding to the Magic of Little Ones’ First Holiday; Baby’s First Christmas Gift Guide Makes Gifting Easy with Solutions for Stocking Stuffers, Christmas Keepsakes and Toys for Infants at Any Stage
WAYNE, NJ, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Babies“R”Us®, the nation’s leading dedicated baby products retailer, is…
For the First Time Ever, Augmented Reality Brings the Year’s Hottest Toys to Life Within Kids’ Beloved Holiday Catalog
WAYNE, NJ, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced that The Great Big Toys“R”Us Book of Awesome,the company’s annual resource for the year’s hottest toys, will begin arriving in homes this week featuring an all-new, special interactive edition.…
43 local grocery stores rallied together to help wishes come true
CENTERVILLE, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Associated Retail Operations: Macey’s, Fresh Market, Dan’s, Lin’s and Dick’s Markets,will be presenting Make-A-Wish® Utah with the proceeds from their Star Icon Campaign this week. Thanks to the dedication of each ARO store, their team members and considerate…
New mobile app, Shopper Radar, rewards shoppers with store credit and digital coupons
Salt Lake City, Utah, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — While more retailers are turning to online and digital shopping, Associated Food Stores is giving shoppers another reason to visit the grocery store; Free money. The grocery wholesaler announced the launch of Shopper Radar, a new…
Bradford, England, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons is to pilot a convenience food offer in five petrol filling station shops owned by Motor Fuel Group (MFG).
The pilot will start by the end of the year and will allow Morrisons to supply branded and own-brand food to the forecourt stores.
The shops, all above 1,200 sq.ft, will…
Modern design, intuitive user interface and superior performance of NCR software and hardware solutions help Autogrill to launch new “Il mercato del Duomo” store
MILAN, ITALY, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, today announced that global travel food and beverage operator, Autogrill has adopted the latest generation of…
The 24 hour availability of custom-built kiosk will give students the advantage of paying their fees at their convenience
MUSCAT, Oman, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, today announced that Dhofar University (DU), a private, not-for-profit institution of higher education, has selected custom-built NCR nKiosk software…
NCR ATM and software solutions enable direct, convenient loan repayments, as well as direct currency exchange
Tbilisi, Georgia, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced today that ProCredit Bank Georgia has chosen NCR and its local partner RS Line to implement the first intelligent deposit ATMs in the…
Fnac announces the launch of FnacPLAY, its video-on-demand service, in partnership with VOD Factory. This service will offer films and TV series from all of the major studios for rental or purchase with the help of Fnac’s expert recommendations.
Ivry-sur-Seine, FRANCE, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Groupe Fnac, the top seller of physical format video on the…
Technology powered by Digital Insight helps members bank at the flick of the wrist
Duluth, Ga., 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Montgomery County Employees Federal Credit Union (MC EFCU), working with Digital Insight, an NCR company, has launched Apple Watch app functionality to further enhance and provide more mobile banking application options. The new service is just…
PARIS, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hour Passion, the multibrand retail network of Swatch Group, the world’s largest watchmaker, has been successfully awarded a series of 3 key multibrand concessions for Watch and Jewellery after the tender of Nice Côte d’Azur Airport until 2023. This includes one 95 sq. store in Schengen area of Terminal…