Outdoor access, strict standards make for plentiful supply of better birds this Thanksgiving
AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoppers can find plenty of high-quality, large, fresh turkeys this year at Whole Foods Market. Thanksgiving options range from organic, kosher, heirloom, free-range and heritage, to hand-brined or pre-cooked, and are available for preorder at…
Tests help determine most effective medication therapy based on an individual's genetic makeup
Camp Hill, Pa., 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) and Harmonyx, a leader in affordable and accessible genetic testing, announced today the availability of select genetic tests in all Rite Aid pharmacies except those in New York state. Rite…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer Simply Give campaign this holiday season comes on the heels of the retailer’s most successful campaign ever, and will once again double match every customer’s $10 donation made Nov. 13-14 in an effort to restock the shelves of its food pantry partners.
The holiday campaign runs through…
MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced today its board of directors elected Melanie Healey, former group president, North America, of The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G, NYSE: PG), as a new director, effective immediately.
Ms. Healey, 54, spent more than 25 years at P&G. During her tenure, she worked in…
Bradford, England, 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since 2013 we have been working hard to reduce Campylobacter levels in fresh chicken. We have introduced a Campylobacter reduction plan which, following independent tests has shown significant improvements year on year. Our results for the whole of 2015 are below the 7% FSA target.
We understand that campylobacter…
DALLAS, 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc.,ranked among top military and veteran-friendly companies, wants to provide more franchise opportunities to qualified men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces The retailer has set a goal of recruiting 100 veterans and providing $2 million in discounts by the end of 2016.
Launched in the…
PARIS, 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the first time in its history LVMH announces the implementation of an internal carbon fund which is already estimated at over 5 million euros. The fund will be financed by contributions from each Maison, calculated using the greenhouse gas emissions generated by their activities, specifically in terms…
cplXpress to help Digital Insight increase engagement and maximize profitability of existing customer relationships
DULUTH, Ga., 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Digital Insight, an NCR company and leader in digital banking solutions and CUneXus Solutions, a financial services software development firm focused on data-driven consumer lending strategies, have partnered together to resell CUneXus’ cplXpress product to Digital…
The successful Swedish collaboration Sustainable Water Resources (SWAR) for cleaner textile production has won the prestigious 2015 Habit Fashion Award for Sustainability. Lindex is one of the initiators of the project together with fashion industry colleagues KappAhl, Indiska and Stockholm International Water Institute. SWAR was honored by the Habit of its impact in terms of…
Gothenburg, Sweden, 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (November 6, 2015) Lindex opens the doors to its second store in London. The fashion chain is unique in the UK market and the earlier establishment in Westfield, Stratford City has been a success with significant impact among customers, the fashion press and bloggers.
“We distinguish ourselves…
NEW LOOK RETAIL GROUP LIMITED (“New Look”) First Half Results for the 26 weeks ended 26 September 2015
LONDON, 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Strong First Half performance with significant progress made against strategic initiatives
Financial Highlights*
Revenue +5.9% to £756.0m (H1 FY15: £713.6m)
New Look Brand like-for-like sales +4.9%
UK like-for-like sales +4.7%
Own website sales +37.9%…
Retailer collaborates with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® for inspirational and fashionable addition to the St. Jude Thanks and Giving® fundraising campaign this holiday season
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — In collaboration with St. Jude, Kmart has introduced The Giving Hat™ – a new way to draw attention, heighten awareness and raise…