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Monthly Archives: December 2015

The Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation raised over $1 million through its 2nd National Community Cups® Program

CANTON, MA, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts guests made a big difference for local communities in November, as The Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation(DDBRCF) today announced that more than $1 million was raised through its second National Community Cups® Program. Combined with the Baskin-Robbins Community Cones program held throughout July, a total of $1,050,158 was…

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General Growth Properties, Inc. to report Q4 2015 results on Monday, February 1, 2016

CHICAGO, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — General Growth Properties, Inc. (NYSE: GGP) will report financial and operational results for the fourth quarter 2015 after the close of business on Monday, February 1, 2016, and host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Central (9:00 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. The information to be discussed during…

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Ediston Real Estate: Port Glasgow Retail Park’s second phase of construction work has begun

Edinburgh, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Work has begun on the second phase of the £40 million Port Glasgow Retail Park, backed by Ediston Real Estate and Strathclyde Pension Fund. The partners confirmed a string of household retail brands are lined up to occupy ten new units under construction for their Clydebuilt Fund –…

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Convenience retail: London & Cambridge Properties to acquire nationwide portfolio of neighbourhood shopping parades

LONDON, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — London & Cambridge Properties (LCP) has strengthened its hold in the UK local convenience retail sector by acquiring a £36.65 million nationwide portfolio of neighbourhood shopping parades, it was announced today. The addition of the Navigation portfolio to the Local Convenience Parades division of LCP - one of the UK’s…

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InvenTrust Properties Corp acquired two high performing open air shopping centers in Orlando, Florida and in Katy, Texas

Acquires Rio Pinar Plaza in Orlando, Florida and Price Plaza in Katy, Texas OAK BROOK, Ill., 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — InvenTrust Properties Corp. (“InvenTrust” or “the Company”) today announced that it has acquired two high performing open air shopping centers. InvenTrust acquired Rio Pinar Plaza, a 124,283 square foot, 100% leased shopping center located in Orlando,…

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Anne Gates elected to Kroger’s Board of Directors

CINCINNATI, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Anne Gates has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors. Ms. Gates is president of MGA Entertainment, Inc., a privately-held developer, manufacturer and marketer of toy and entertainment products for children. Prior to her current role, she held roles of…

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Tien Ho appointed global VP of culinary and hospitality Whole Foods Market

Noted executive chef to bolster, extend best-in-class food innovation, service and hospitality across all stores AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) today announced that it has named Tien Ho global vice president of culinary and hospitality. Ho will begin work in this newly created leadership role at the company’s…

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Meijer customers in Chicago, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Louisville have the opportunity to purchase Michigan-grown poinsettias this holiday season

Partnership with Michigan grower spurs growth over 50 years GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thanks to its longstanding partnership with a Michigan grower, Meijer is continuing its tradition of supplying each of its 223 stores across the Midwest with beautiful locally-grown poinsettias this holiday season – enough to fill about eight football…

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Ingles Markets Reports Record Core Grocery Sales and Net Income for Fiscal 2015

ASHEVILLE, N.C., 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) today reported record core grocery sales and record net income for fiscal 2015.  Core grocery sales exclude gasoline.  Total sales were $3.78 billion for fiscal 2015 compared with $3.84 billion in fiscal 2014.  For the full fiscal years ended September 2015 and 2014, net income…

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Darty plc HY results 2015/16: significant improvement in our cash position

LONDON, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Revenue and profit growth, positive contribution from our growth initiatives and a significant improvement in our cash position Improving momentum with Q2 like-for-like sales1 up 4.7 per cent in France and 2.5 per cent for the Group. Strong trading from the Summer sale and ‘Back to School’ period and market…

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Wincor Nixdorf: Demand for 24/7 access to cash remains high despite growth in non-cash payments

Demand for 24/7 access to cash remains high despite growth in non-cash payments. This not only creates opportunities for financial institutions to strengthen customer trust but also creates challenges to provide such services cost efficiently. Cash recycling systems (CRS) can help lower branch operating costs through greater cash management automation and at the same time…

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New Stella McCartney Winter 2015 eyewear collection in partnership with Kering Eyewear

LONDON, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new Stella McCartney Winter 2015 eyewear collection expands offering of fresh and innovative styles under the recently launched partnership with Kering Eyewear. The range compliments the designer’s signature natural confident, naturally feminine and modern designs and stays true to the brand’s commitment to sustainability with the use…

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Diebold helps Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial educate future generations about Flight 93 and September 11, 2001

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) has donated $5,600 to The Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial. The donation was a result of a charitable feature integrated into Diebold’s tradeshow booth at the recent 2015 ASIS International Seminar & Exhibits. For each person that visited the booth, Diebold pledged…

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Costa opened its first food-led concept store Costa Fresco in London

LONDON, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The nation’s favourite coffee shop, Costa, has been pulling on its oven gloves this week ahead of opening its first food-led concept store, Costa Fresco, in London today. The specially designed store environment, exclusive to Costa, features designated zones for relaxing and a new way of presenting freshly baked…

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Best Buy tips on protecting your Doorstep Deliveries from getting stolen

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — You ordered something online, but you’re not going to be home when it’s delivered. What do you do? Free holiday shipping is a great perk for shoppers this time of year but, sadly, there are Grinches out there who will steal packages from doorsteps. Fortunately, there are many options to protect…

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Best Buy commemorates Human Rights Day with new Human Rights Corporate Statement

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (December 10, 2015), Best Buy released a new Human Rights Corporate Statement, strengthening our commitment to respect the rights of those who work for and shop at Best Buy. We chose to release a new statement today as it is Human Rights Day, which commemorates the day the…

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Best Buy: More and more Americans are indulging in “self-gifting” at the holidays

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — They say it’s better to give than to receive — but why choose? More and more Americans are indulging in “self-gifting” at the holidays, checking something off their own wish lists while out shopping for loved ones. A recent survey commissioned by Best Buy found that nearly 85 percent of shoppers…

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Age UK Wakefield partners with The Co-op in Ackworth to deliver festive cheer to older residents in the community over the holidays

MANCHESTER, UK,2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Age UK Wakefield District has teamed-up with The Co-op in Ackworth to deliver festive cheer to lonely older residents in the community over the festive period. The charity, which has charity shops in Wakefield, Castleford and Horbury, works to provide services supporting the well-being of older people and is…

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Lagardère Travel Retail opens new luggage and travel accessories concept The Travel Store at Cairn’s Airport

CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lagardère Travel Retail has opened the doors to the first of its new luggage and travel accessories concept, The Travel Store. Debuting recently in Terminal 2 at Cairn’s Airport, The Travel Store offers travellers a true point of difference within the luggage and travel accessories category with its…

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Lagardère Travel Retail: Urban Decay debuts at Aelia Duty Free at Auckland Airport

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of Lagardère Travel Retail’s ongoing development of their Aelia Duty Free concept at Auckland Airport, Urban Decay, one of the world’s leading brands in cosmetics, makes its debut into New Zealand. Urban Decay is exclusive to Aelia Duty Free at Auckland Airport and joins a…

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Peapod by GIANT expands its Pick Up service to Fairless Hills and Morrisville customers

Convenient shopping option to help customers save time Carlisle, PA, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — GIANT Food Stores’ Peapod by GIANT Pick Up service is now available to Fairless Hills and Morrisville customers. In partnership with leading internet grocer and sister company, Peapod, shoppers can order their groceries online through Peapod.com for easy pick up at…

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Klépierre announces early repayment of all of its outstanding US Private Placement notes

PARIS, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Klépierre announces that it has fully early repaid all of its outstanding US Private Placement notes for a nominal value of 840 million euros and terminated attached cross currency swaps. This financing, issued by Corio in 2007, was denominated in USD (830 million), euros (100 million), and GBP (50…

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Foodstuffs North Island recalls Beehive Shaved Ham Family Pack 200 grams

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs North Island is following normal recall procedures and is working with the supplier. We are aware that this recall has affected the following New World and PAK’nSAVE stores in the Lower North Island all of whom have been notified and the product has been removed from…

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SM Prime named among the Top 50 Publicly Listed Companies in the ASEAN region; receives ASEAN Corporate Governance Award

Pasay City, Philippines, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property companies in Southeast Asia, has been recognized as among the Top 50 Publicly Listed Companies in the ASEAN region. SM Prime received the distinction during the inaugural ASEAN Corporate Governance Awards held last November…

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SM Vice Chair Teresita Sy-Coson awarded for her vision and management excellence by BizNews Asia

Pasay City, Philippines, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) Vice Chair Teresita Sy-Coson was awarded for her vision and management excellence by BizNews Asia, one of the country’s most influential weekly business and news magazines. BizNews Asia’s citation for Sy-Coson stated that she led SM and BDO Unibank, Inc. into becoming “huge,…

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Advance Auto Parts retains services of global executive search and leadership advisory firm Spencer Stuart for its CEO search

ROANOKE, Va., 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America serving both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has retained Spencer Stuart, a leading global executive search and leadership advisory firm, to assist with the search…

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PetSmart and party expert Kimberly Schlegel Whitman partner to share easy and creative dog-friendly holiday recipes

Pet Party Expert, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, Shares Festive DIY Creations for Holiday Home Décor and Petsgiving Celebrations PHOENIX, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — This time of year, as families everywhere look for more ways to incorporate their pets into holiday traditions, PetSmart and party expert, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, editor-at-large of Southern Living Magazine and author…

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Harris Teeter to donate $135,841.35 to Red Cross for disaster relief efforts in South Carolina affected by the flooding in October

Company to Present Check to Aid Disaster Relief Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Time: 3 p.m. Location: Morrocroft Village Harris Teeter 6701 Morrison Blvd. Charlotte, NC    28211 Live shots are welcomed! Charlotte, NC, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wednesday, December 16, 2015, Harris Teeter will present The American Red Cross with a $135,841.35 check to assist disaster relief efforts in South…

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Dunkin’ Donuts becomes the official coffee and quick service restaurant of National Women’s Hockey League

Dunkin’ Donuts is now the official coffee of the NWHL CANTON, Mass., 2015-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts is skating in as the first official corporate sponsor of the new National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL). As part of a new multi-year agreement announced today, Dunkin’ Donuts is now the official coffee and quick service restaurant…

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Dunkin’ Donuts announces results of its recent Brand Advisory Council election

CANTON, Mass., 2015-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts has announced the results of its most recent Brand Advisory Council (BAC) election which selects franchisees from across the country to provide advice and counsel on topics ranging from marketing strategies and menu innovation to technology and training needs for the company’s more than 8,300 U.S. franchise…

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