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Monthly Archives: December 2015

Lagardère Travel Retail opens LINK Karratha store and combined Foodservice outlet at Karratha Airport

Karratha, Australia, 2015-12-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — The travel retailer, who was awarded the Foodservice and Travel Essentials master concession at Karratha Airport, has opened its doors to a LINK Karratha store and a combined Foodservice outlet featuring a cafe, bar and Eagle Boys Pizza. The opening of these stores, totalling over 470sqm of retail…

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Thanksgiving week: the biggest week in terms of sales in QVC’s history

QVC Sets New Sales Records and Hits All-Time Digital Sales High as Customers Tune in for Hot Gift Items and Exclusive Deals West Chester, PA, 2015-12-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — From Monday, November 23 to Sunday, November 29, U.S. shoppers flocked to QVC for the hottest gift items and exclusive deals, making this the largest…

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Scholarships for Military Children Program applications open on Dec. 15 at commissaries worldwide

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-12-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Now entering its 16th year, the Scholarships for Military Children Program will be accepting applications from eligible students beginning Dec. 15 at commissaries worldwide or on the Internet at www.militaryscholar.org. A total of 700 scholarship grants, each worth $2,000, will be awarded for the 2016-17 school year. Those students…

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Carolina Panthers’ wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin partners with Harris Teeter to debut his personally designed signature sub sandwich

Benjamin to Sign Autographs, Sample Signature Sub Sandwich, Introduce Fans to Must-Have Meal for Lunch Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Time: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Morrocroft Village Harris Teeter 6701 Morrison Boulevard Charlotte, N.C. 28211 Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed! Charlotte, N.C., 2015-12-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tuesday, December 15, Carolina Panthers’ wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin will team up…

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Kingfisher to invest £50 million in renewable energy to reduce its energy consumption by 10%

LONDON, 2015-12-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kingfisher, the international home improvement company, has unveiled plans to invest £50 million in renewable energy as part of a plan to reduce its energy consumption from the national grid by 10% in the next two years. The investment will be spent on a range of renewable technologies. The…

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NTT Communications Corporation to provide private network, data center, cloud and support services for global retailer Cath Kidston in Asia

NTT Communications delivers technology and support against tight deadlines London, UK, and Tokyo, Japan, 2015-12-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — NTT Communications Corporation  (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT Group (NYSE: NTT), announced today a new agreement with global retailer Cath Kidston to provide private network, data center, cloud and support services…

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Autmaring GmbH to take over Wincor Nixdorf’s Toolmaking unit in Paderborn

Employees to be taken over Paderborn, GERMANY, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Paderborn-based Autmaring GmbH will take over the Toolmaking unit, which has been part of Wincor Nixdorf’s production operations in Paderborn. The two companies signed an agreement to that effect on November 26, 2015. Under it, Autmaring GmbH will soon continue running…

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Dunkin’ Donuts gives its DD Perks® members chance to win $10,000 in cash this holiday season

Dunkin’ Donuts launches National Afternoon Latte and Macchiato Break and special promotions to keep guests running through the holiday season Holiday Wreath Donut is back at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants CANTON, MA, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts is delivering extra special gifts for some of its most loyal guests, with weekly chances to head…

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LVMH supports the development of the Italian jeweller Repossi

PARIS, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Italian jeweller Repossi is pleased to announce a partnership with the LVMH Group to support its development. LVMH will be taking a minority stake in Repossi. “I am very pleased to have the LVMH group’s support and unparalleled experience in the world of high quality crafted products. Its support…

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NCR: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to rollout its Mobile Rewards Program

NCR Mobile Consumer Engagement platform enables Krispy Kreme to connect their guests with special location-based invitations, offers and rewards DULUTH, Ga., 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) is nearly complete with its nationwide rollout of its Krispy Kreme Rewards mobile app. Earlier this year, Krispy Kreme worked with NCR Corporation, the…

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Kmart supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®; encourages shoppers to donate and join Kmart in wearing The Giving Hat™ on #GivingTuesday

Retailer welcomes social sharing with #TheGivingHat HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Tuesday, Dec. 1 , people around the world will digitally unite in the name of generosity to celebrate #GivingTuesday. On this global day dedicated to giving back, Kmart is proud to show its continued support for St. Jude Children's…

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Smart & Final Stores LLC approved as the purchaser of 32 Haggen store leases

COMMERCE, Calif., 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Smart & Final Stores, Inc., ("Smart & Final" or the "Company") (NYSE:SFS), a value-oriented food and everyday staples retailer for household and business customers, today announced that its subsidiary, Smart & Final Stores LLC, has been approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of…

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Coop: Weihnachts-CD als Geschenk bei jedem Einkauf

Es weihnachtet: Coop schenkt Freude zusammen mit den Schwiizergoofe BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — «Freud schänke» – von diesem Wunsch lässt sich Coop in der Adventszeit leiten. Die Coop-Verkäuferinnen und -Verkäufer überraschen ab heute bis an Weihnachten ihre Kundschaft bei jedem Einkauf mit einem kleinen Geschenk. Den Anfang der Geschenkreihe macht diese Woche eine…

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Starbucks introduces holiday touch on its popular Flat White beverage

SEATTLE, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (November 30) Starbucks is introducing a new holiday espresso beverage for customers to enjoy alongside its perennial favorites like eggnog latte and peppermint mocha. Starbucks baristas are putting a holiday touch on the popular Flat White beverage with Holiday Spice Flat White in Starbucks® stores in the United States and Canada. The…

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The Starbucks new store in Chelsea New York celebrates art and its connection to the community

NEW YORK, NY, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — New York City is known for a vibrant and varied gallery scene with exceptional photography, paintings, prints and sculpture. Its epicenter is Chelsea, with more than 300 galleries in just a few city blocks. Here art lovers can discover new and established artists, with styles ranging from…

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Starbucks partners with (RED)® for the eighth year to help fight AIDS

SEATTLE, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the eighth year, Starbucks is partnering with (RED)® to help fight AIDS. On World AIDS Day 2015 (Tuesday, Dec. 1), Starbucks will make a 10 cent (U.S.) donation for every handcrafted beverage sold in participating U.S. and Canada stores. Starbucks donations go to the Global Fund to help…

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Carrefour China opens new hypermarket in XiangYang China

Hubei, China, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Carrefour Zhongyuanlu Hypermarket  opened in XiangYang in Hubei province in the East of China, on November 20th. The store has a sales area of 6,790 square meters and 18 check-outs, as well as a parking with 338 lots. Carrefour China has more than 230 hypermarkets. SOURCE: Carrefour ### Carrefour China opens…

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LVMH Environment Director Sylvie Bénard discusses challenges for COP21 and the Group’s commitment to fighting global warming

PARIS, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — France will host COP21, the 21st United Nations Climate Change Conference, from November 30 to December 11, 2015. LVMH Environment Director Sylvie Bénard discusses the challenges to be addressed by the meeting, of which LVMH is a partner, as well as the Group’s commitment to fighting global warming. The…

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Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC to announce its first quarter financial results on December 14, 2015

DALLAS, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC will announce its first quarter financial results on Monday, December 14, 2015 with an investor conference call to be held at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Central Time). The audio webcast may be accessed on the Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC website at www.neimanmarcusgroup.com simultaneously…

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Sonic Corp.to present at the Barclays Eat, Sleep, Play – It’s All Discretionary Conference on December 8, 2015 in New York City

OKLAHOMA CITY, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ:SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced that the company will be presenting at the Barclays Eat, Sleep, Play - It's All Discretionary Conference on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 in New York City. The presentation will begin at 8:15 AM ET. Investors and interested…

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NRF’s Thanksgiving Weekend Survey: more than 151 million people shopped in stores and/or online over the weekend compared to the 136 million in mid-November survey

WASHINGTON, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Holiday shoppers were on their feet and online early over the Thanksgiving weekend as millions of people grabbed their friends and family and made the trek to their favorite stores, or sat down with their lists ready for some serious online shopping. According to the National Retail Federation’s Thanksgiving…

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The National Council of Chain Restaurants Executive Director Rob Green: EPA cannot fix the failed Renewable Fuel Standard

WASHINGTON, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Council of Chain Restaurants today issued the following statement from Executive Director Rob Green following the Environmental Protection Agency’s release of regulations that would increase the amount of corn-based ethanol used in the nation’s gasoline supply under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard: “Today’s announcement, which is two years…

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Kimco Realty Corp. to live audio webcast its 2015 Investor Day Presentation on December 10, 2015

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM), invites you to listen to a live audio webcast of its 2015 Investor Day Presentation on Thursday, December 10, 2015 in New York City. The webcast information is as follows: Event: KIMCO Investor Day 2015 When: Thursday, December 10, 2015, 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M., EST Where: Live…

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DDR Corp. to issue financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 on February 11, 2016

BEACHWOOD, Ohio, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — DDR Corp. (NYSE: DDR) will issue financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 after the market closes on Thursday, February 11, 2016. The Company will conduct a conference call and audio webcast on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. ET. To access the conference, dial…

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L Brands to broadcast its November 2015 Sales report on December 3

COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with L Brands' sales release, you are invited to listen to a pre-recorded broadcast of the November Sales report. The broadcast will be available on the Internet on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 a.m. ET. What: L Brands November Sales Report When: 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 3,…

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All U.S. Best Buy locations now perform Level 1 data recovery

Minneapolis, MN, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pictures of your new baby. Video from the family holiday gathering. A big term paper. Sometimes important data seems to disappear from your device. Before you panic, head to your local Best Buy store. Geek Squad Agents just might be able to help. All U.S. Best Buy locations are now able to perform…

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REWE Group-Verbrauchervoting 2015

Köln, Germany, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die REWE Group zeichnet seit 2011 gemeinsam mit der Stiftung Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis und dem Medienpartner DIE WELT die überzeugendsten Produkte der REWE Group-Nachhaltigkeitswochen aus. Vom 7. bis 21. November konnte dieses Jahr im Internet über „Deutschlands nachhaltigste Produkte“ abgestimmt werden. Insgesamt standen 49 Produkte in den Kategorien Food…

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De speelgoedinzamelingsactie van Albert Heijn in samenwerking met Goedzak is een groot succes

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — De speelgoedinzamelingsactie van Albert Heijn in samenwerking met Goedzak is een groot succes. Klanten leveren massaal hun oude speelgoed in bij één van ruim 400 Albert Heijn-winkels. Zo krijgt speelgoed een tweede leven en maken Albert Heijn en Goedzak de feestdagen voor veel kinderen extra speciaal. Zes supermarkten…

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