Skip to content Skip to sidebar Skip to footer

Monthly Archives: February 2016

Publix Super Markets Inc. signs two leases for stores in Virginia

LAKELAND, Fla., 2016-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Feb. 2, 2016)Publix Super Markets Inc. announced it has signed two leases for stores in Virginia. The Bristol store, 54,000 square feet, will be located at the northeast corner of Lee Highway & Clear Creek Road in Washington County and in the greater Richmond area, the Glen…

Read more

SUPERVALU INC. extended its $1 Billion Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility to February 3, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) today announced it has completed the repricing, amendment and extension of its existing $1.0 billion asset-based revolving credit facility, which is secured by the Company’s inventory, credit card and certain other receivables and certain other assets. The amendment reduces the revolving credit facility’s rates on borrowings…

Read more

SUPERVALU INC. announces the appointment of Mark Gross as its President and CEO

MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) today announced the appointment of Mark Gross as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 5, 2016. Gross, age 52, will succeed Sam Duncanwho has previously announced he will be retiring. “Mark is a talented, strategic and results-driven leader with a wealth of industry…

Read more

X5 Retail Group commissioned six new distribution centres in 2015

Moscow, Russia, 2016-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group commissioned six new distribution centres (DCs) with a total area of 142 thousand sq. m. in 2015. The DCs service X5’s retail network across a number of high-potential geographies: the Kaluga, Voronezh and Chelyabinsk regions, as well as Moscow and Tatarstan. Four of the new…

Read more

BESTSELLER’S MEN’S WEAR BRAND JACK & JONES SPONSORS THE RENAULT FORMULA ONE TEAM

BESTSELLER IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE ITS MEN’S WEAR BRAND JACK & JONES AS NEW SPONSOR OF THE RENAULT FORMULA ONE TEAM.   BRANDE, Denmark, 2016-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — For six years, BESTSELLER has proudly been supporting Kevin Magnussen in his efforts to make it to the top in international motor sports. Kevin has the talent,…

Read more

Paradies Lagardère opens So Chocolate! and The Scoreboard at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4

NEW YORK CITY, 2016-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère, a major specialty retail operator, has just celebrated the launch of two new retail concepts at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4; New York’s premiere travel gateway, with 19.5 million annual travelers. The new shops, So Chocolate! (exclusive confectionary brand) and The Scoreboard (sports…

Read more

Peapod by Giant announces grocery pick-up points at Fort Totten, Glenmont and Vienna Metro Stations in Washington D.C.

First-Ever Program in U.S. Offers Convenience, Time Savings Landover, Md., 2016-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Making lives easier for Washington D.C. area residents, Peapod by Giant announced today a first-of-its-kind offering that will allow shoppers to place their orders online and pick them up at one of three Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) stations: Fort…

Read more

Ediston Property Investment Company plc acquires Citygate office building in Newcastle for £18.95 million

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ediston Property Investment Company plc has acquired Citygate, a modern office building in Newcastle, for £18.95 million (net of acquisition costs) from Hanro Limited. The purchase reflects a net initial yield of 6.57% and will be funded from a combination of cash resources and an increase of £12.42m…

Read more

Barnes & Noble, Inc. partners with Put Me In The Story® to introduce the personalized books platform in select stores

Give Your Child a Starring Role in Bestselling Children’s Books New York, New York, 2016-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, is exclusively partnering with Put Me In The Story® to introduce the leading personalized…

Read more

Paul Moody appointed to the Board of 4imprint Group plc as a Non-Executive Director

LONDON, 2016-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 1st February 2016, Paul Moody, Independent Non-Executive Director of Pets at Home Group Plc, was appointed to the Board of 4imprint Group plc as a Non-Executive Director. This disclosure is given in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14. Enquiries Pets at Home Group Plc: +44 (0)161 486 6688 Louise Stonier, Company Secretary and Group…

Read more

Food 4 Less to raise funds to support Southern California children’s hospitals

LOS ANGELES, 2016-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Southern California based Food 4 Less is pleased to announce that it is raising funds to support children's hospitals in the communities its stores serve in Southern California. Customers and associates can support their local children's hospital through the supermarket chain's nonprofit arm, The Food 4 Less Fund, by…

Read more

Dunkin’ Donuts supports women’s hockey by becoming the Official Coffee Shop of the U.S. Women’s National Team

CANTON, Mass., 2016-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts has scored yet another key partnership to help support women’s hockey, today announcing a multi-year agreement with USA Hockey that includes designation as the Official Coffee Shop of the U.S. Women’s National Team. Dunkin’ Donuts will sponsor the U.S. Women’s National Team as it participates in…

Read more

Star Wars: The Force Awakens expected to cross the $900 million mark at the domestic box office

BURBANK, Calif., 2016-Feb-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, in its 50th day of release, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is expected to cross the $900 million mark at the domestic box office. It is the only film in history to reach this milestone. In addition, on Saturday (53rd day of global release), Star Wars: The…

Read more

Hour Passion opened new boutique in the luxurious shopping destination of Bicester Village outside of London

LONDON, UK, 2016-Feb-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — JOINTLY WITH THE SWATCH GROUP UK, ON JAN. 26th, HOUR PASSION HAS JUST OPENED A NEW BOUTIQUE IN THE LUXURIOUS SHOPPING DESTINATION OF BICESTER VILLAGE, LOCATED JUST OUTSIDE OF LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM). The multi brand concept store houses high and mid-range watch brands of  Swatch Group: LONGINES, RADO, TISSOT, BALMAIN,…

Read more

Reed Exhibitions Russia to acquire REX (Real Estate eXhibition) and its satellite Arenda (Commercial Leasing) trade show

MOSCOW, 2016-Feb-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading event organiser, expands in Russia. Reed Exhibitions Russia today announces the acquisition of REX (Real Estate eXhibition) and its satellite Arenda (Commercial Leasing) trade shows. Launched in 2004, REX is a professional trade show dedicated to retail property. The leading and largest event in…

Read more

Hour Passion opens its first store in Austria

JOINTLY WITH THE SWATCH GROUP (Österr.) GmbH, HOUR PASSION HAS JUST OPENED ITS FIRST BOUTIQUE IN AUSTRIA, WITH McARTHURGLEN AT PARNDORF DESIGNER OUTLET VILLAGE, LOCATED 30 MINUTES AWAY FROM VIENNA. VIENNA, Austria, 2016-Feb-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — The multibrand store combines high and mid-range watch brands of Swatch Group: LONGINES, RADO, UNION GLASHÜTTE, TISSOT, CERTINA, MIDO,…

Read more

USDA’s FSIS: Marin Pasta Works recalls 491 pounds of pork ravioli products

WASHINGTON, 2016-Feb-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marin Pasta Works, a San Rafael, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 491 pounds of pork ravioli products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The sausage, parmesan and spinach ravioli items were produced between Jan.…

Read more

USDA’s FSIS announced new federal standards to reduce Salmonella and Campylobacter in ground chicken and turkey products

New Standards to Help Prevent an Estimated 50,000 Illnesses Annually WASHINGTON, 2016-Feb-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced the finalization of new federal standards to reduce Salmonella and Campylobacter in ground chicken and turkey products, as well as in raw chicken breasts, legs, and wings.…

Read more

Lindex communicates its inspiring and affordable fashion in a new way to its customers

Gothenburg, Sweden, 2016-Feb-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — With “We Make Fashion Feel Good”, Lindex is taking the next step in the successful development of its brand. In a clear and substantial way the fashion chain express what the Lindex brand stands for and what it offers to its customers. The new communication concept is being launched…

Read more

Lindex big underwear campaign Bra-volution will be presented by Lindex customers

Gothenburg, Sweden, 2016-Feb-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — This spring Lindex big underwear campaign Bra-volution is being presented by Lindex customers, who’ve been encouraged to apply to become model for a day. The past two years Lindex has involved employees as models to show the new fit concept Bra-volution. The Bra-volution campaigns have been major successes; both…

Read more

ICA Gruppen to publish its Q4 report 2015 on 10 February 2016

Solna, Sweden, 2016-Feb-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — ICA Gruppen will publish its Q4 report 2015 on Wednesday, 10 February 2016. In conjunction to this, we are pleased to issue this invitation to a press and analyst meeting. Place: Tändstickspalatset, Västra Trädgårdsgatan 15, Stockholm Time: Wednesday, 10 February 2016 at 10.00 CET ICA Gruppen’s CEO Per Strömberg and CFO…

Read more

Tommy Hilfiger presents Hilfiger Edition

AMSTERDAM, 2016-Feb-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — What is an icon? This season Tommy Hilfiger explores the concept as he presents Hilfiger Edition, a carefully considered and thoughtfully reimagined collection of indispensable menswear classics. We look to our own 30-year history and Tommy’s most signaturardrobe. Through his well-honed lens, familiar heritage styles feel necessary, youthful and…

Read more

MANGO launches its Tribal Spirit collection with American model Kendall Jenner

Over 500 Spanish and international guests attended the event, including Caroline de Maigret, Laura Ponte, Candela Novembre and Andrés Velencoso The private party was held at the firm’s largest store in Spain Download video: http://we.tl/A90LnDRJJ1 Download images: http://we.tl/F8Nbm4XsI2 Barcelona, Spain, 2016-Feb-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last night (28 January 2016), MANGO held the launch of its Tribal Spirit collection with…

Read more

Staples, Inc. and Office Depot, Inc. extend their merger agreement from February 4, 2016 to May 16, 2016

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and BOCA RATON, Fla., 2016-Feb-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) and Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP) today announced the completion of financing arrangements and the extension of their merger agreement from February 4, 2016 to May 16, 2016. The extension allows for the completion of ongoing federal district court litigation…

Read more

Topaz joins Alimentation Couche-Tard family; appoints Niall Anderton as Managing Director

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2016-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Topaz Energy Group Ltd. (“Topaz”) confirms that it has today joined with Alimentation Couche-Tard (“Couche-Tard”). The transaction, which was announced on 2nd December 2015, has been approved by the EU Commission and all final closing requirements have now been completed. Niall Anderton, formerly the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of…

Read more

CVS Health and Target Corporation announce first CVS Pharmacy locations in Target stores

CVS Pharmacy locations feature new look, expanded pharmacy care services and enhanced digital tools for Target guests nationwide  WOONSOCKET, RI and MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 2016-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) and Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) today announced that the first CVS Pharmacy locations in Target stores are now open in the Charlotte, North Carolina market. The…

Read more

The Home Depot® gets ready for Spring; is hiring more than 80,000 associates

ATLANTA, 2016-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, is hiring more than 80,000 associates nationwide to ensure its nearly 2,000 stores are staffed and ready for the company’s busiest selling season. “There’s no better time to join our team than spring, whether you’re a college student, recent grad or…

Read more

Shopify Inc. to announce financial results for its fourth-quarter ended December 31, 2015 on February 17, 2016

Ottawa, Canada, 2016-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP)(TSX:SH), a leading cloud-based commerce platform, plans to announce financial results for its fourth-quarter ended December 31, 2015 before markets open on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Shopify’s management team will host a conference call to discuss its fourth-quarter results at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, February 17,…

Read more

Starbucks UK senior manager of Energy and Initiatives Jaz Rabadia to be honored as a Member of the Order of the British Empire

LONDON, 2016-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s rare to get a letter in the mail these days, and even more unlikely to get one from a world leader. Jaz Rabadia received a letter from the UK Prime Minister regarding an award she would receive from Queen Elizabeth II. “I was in genuine disbelief when I saw the…

Read more

Nordstrom Rack to open at Lincoln Plaza in Langhorne, Pa in fall 2016

SEATTLE, 2016-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at Lincoln Plaza in Langhorne, Pa. The approximately 26,500-square-foot store is scheduled to open in fall 2016. Lincoln Plaza is owned and managed by Simon, a global leader in retail real estate and is adjacent to…

Read more

EPR Retail News