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Monthly Archives: April 2016

NCR Corporation partners with Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Tech to make improvements to the Salvation Army Bellwood Boys & Girls Club

100+ employees, athletes and students to garden and engage with the children DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, is excited to partner with hometown customer, Atlanta Falcons, and future neighbor, Georgia Tech, to bring curb appeal and make improvements to the Salvation Army Bellwood…

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Austrian supermarket chain SPAR to roll out cashless NCR SelfServTM 90 self-checkouts in its other high frequency locations

Austrian supermarket chain SPAR reduces queues in its Digital Leadership Stores on the university campus in Vienna and Graz with cashless NCR SelfServTM 90 self-checkouts AUGSBURG, GERMANY, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced today that SPAR, the largest private employer in Austria, is working…

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NCR Corporation launches its flexible POS solution StorePro in Europe, Middle East and Africa

With StorePro, NCR offers a highly flexible POS solution for independent retailers in the food and drug industry through channel partners DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced today the launch of NCR StorePro in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). StorePro, NCR’s…

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Dunkin’ Donuts announces special promotion for people who enroll in its DD Perks® Rewards program in April

New DD Perks members receive a free beverage and 125 points upon enrollment, plus 125 points on their second and third store visits when they pay with their enrolled DD card Dunkin’ Donuts also unveils new version of its popular Dunkin’ Mobile App for payment and gifting CANTON, MA, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts…

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Baskin-Robbins celebrates the launch of its new Warm Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches and Sundaes with Instagram and Twitter sweepstakes

Fans will have the chance to win weekly prizes of Baskin-Robbins gift cards and a grand prize of three JetBlue roundtrip travel certificates CANTON, Mass., 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced the kick-off of an Instagram and Twitter sweepstakes to celebrate the launch of its…

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H&M features London based artist M.I.A. on its 2016 World Recycle Week campaign video

Stockholm, Sweden, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The London based artist M.I.A. is the front figure of H&M'S initiative World Recycle Week, and is featured in a video inspiring customers to recycle their old or unwanted clothes. With her personal style, interest for sustainability and passion for the environment, M.I.A. personifies the conscious consumer with…

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Loro Piana’s Cashmere Life Salon features Sheila Hicks’ textile sculptures at the MiArt international Modern and Contemporary Art exhibition in Milan

PARIS, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Loro Piana is spotlighting its collaboration with renowned American artist Sheila Hicks at the MiArt international Modern and Contemporary Art exhibition in Milan. Her textile sculptures are featured as part of Loro Piana’sCashmere Life Salon at the show. Loro Piana has long had a close affinity with the values of…

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MIGROS: URSULA NOLD UND ANDREA BROGGINI MIT GROSSER MEHRHEIT IN IHREN ÄMTERN BESTÄTIGT

Zürich, Switzerland, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Delegierten des Migros-Genossenschafts-Bundes (MGB) haben Ursula Nold als Präsidentin der Delegiertenversammlung, Andrea Broggini als Präsidenten der Verwaltung MGB und die externen Mitglieder der Verwaltung bestätigt. Die Amtsperiode dauert vom 1. Juli 2016 bis 30. Juni 2020. Die 110 Delegierten der zehn regionalen Migros-Genossenschaften haben an ihrer Versammlung…

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Colruyt Group contributes to public health by improving the nutritional value of its house brands

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — For years, Colruyt Group has been improving the nutritional value of its house brands. Our in-house nutritionists check the nutritional value of each product and improve it wherever possible. In this, they focus on decreasing the amount of salt, added sugar, and saturated fats. Colruyt Group has…

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McDonald’s Corporation announces the retirement of its Chairman of the Board Andrew J. McKenna

OAK BROOK, IL, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Andrew J. McKenna, Chairman of the Board of McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD), today announced that he has advised the Board that he has decided not to stand for re-election as a member of the Board at the Company's Annual Shareholders' Meeting to be held on May 26. Mr.…

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Georgeson Inc. to act as information agent in Overstock’s upcoming public offering of digital securities

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Georgeson Inc. to act as information agent in Overstock’s upcoming public offering of digital securities, which is believed to be the first public offering of securities to be recorded to a distributed blockchain ledger. Georgeson is…

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Schnucks: Pictsweet recalls Pictsweet Seasoning Blend and Pictsweet Steamable Spring Vegetables due to possible Listeria contamination

St. Louis, MO, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pictsweet has issued a recall on select items because one its ingredient suppliers, Oregon Potato Company DBA Freeze Pack, has recalled IQF onions processed at their facility because the products may be contaminate with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can sometimes cause serious and sometimes fatal infections…

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Weis Markets announces its new shelf tag program, Nutri-Facts™

Sunbury, Pennsylvania, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets, Inc., today announced its new shelf tag program, Nutri-Facts™. As part of this program, customers will see brightly-colored icons on pricing tags to help them easily identify the foods that meet their unique health and lifestyle needs. “Weis Markets is committed to helping our customers live well.…

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Tommy Hilfiger unveils cover art of Tommy Hilfiger’s upcoming memoir, American Dreamer

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], is pleased to reveal the cover art of Tommy Hilfiger’s upcoming memoir, American Dreamer. Publishing November 1, 2016, the memoir chronicles personal stories from Hilfiger’s early childhood and formative years, to the setbacks, triumphs, and sheer determination that…

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Tesco customers can now use Sainsbury’s Brand Match in Tesco stores

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — From today (Monday 11 April) customers shopping in Tesco stores will be able to use Sainsbury’s Brand Match coupons to get money off their Tesco shopping. Last week, Sainsbury’s announced that it would end the scheme and would no longer offer customers any guarantee around the price they charge. Today’s announcement…

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Sainsbury’s Waste less, Save more initiative to tackle food waste

LONDON, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Representatives from towns and communities across the UK gathered in Derby to pledge to cut their food waste as part of Sainsbury’s Waste less, Save more initiative. The event brought over 35 towns together for the first time to spur on their shared objective to tackle food waste in…

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Paradies Lagardère honored with three ACI-NA 2016 Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards

Travel retail and restaurateur leader secures two first place awards ATLANTA, 2016-Apr-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère won three Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) 2016 Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards, earning first place in two categories. ACI-NA’s 2016 Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards promotes the innovative spirit of the airport concessions industry,…

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PetSmart introduces new products to help pet parents enjoy outdoor adventures with their pets

In-Store Event This Weekend Will Offer Outdoor Product Demos, Harness Fittings and Giveaways PHOENIX, 2016-Apr-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Springtime is a great time to get outside and get active with our best friends! Whether it’s hiking the trails, playing in the water or taking walks together, PetSmart offers a wide range of new products…

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Defense Commissary Agency kicks off spring National Case Lot Sale events

FORT LEE, Va., 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Military members and their families in the U.S. wanting to load up on savings only need to venture as far as their local store during the Defense Commissary Agency's spring National Case Lot Sale event. "You cannot find a better deal than our case lot events to save…

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PHILIPPINES: SM Foundation renovated 14 health centers and conducted 114 medical missions nationwide In 2015

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — In 2015, SM Foundation further strengthened its health programs by focusing on the needs of its host communities. During the year, SM Foundation renovated 14 health centers and conducted a total of 114 medical missions which benefited 90,932 patients nationwide. SM Foundation extended its support to the health…

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CarMax Foundation announces $5 million partnership with KaBOOM! to build playgrounds nationwide

CarMax is the first KaBOOM! corporate sponsor to serve military communities, partnership to kick off today with playground builds in El Cajon, CA and Fort Worth, TX RICHMOND, VA, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, announces today the launch of a new, $5 million partnership with…

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CarMax now hiring associates for its new store in Bristol, TN

One of FORTUNE Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For® is Now Accepting Applications RICHMOND, Virginia, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently hiring associates for the company's new store in Bristol, TN. The store is scheduled to open in August 2016 at 449 Pinnacle…

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Forever 21 further expand its digital presence by unveiling #F21xMusic on its Tumblr account

LOS ANGELES, CA, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Forever 21, one of the world’s most followed brands on social media, continues to expand its digital presence by unveiling #F21xMusic on the brand’s first ever dedicated Tumblr account: Forever21.Tumblr.com The Forever 21 Tumblr is a curated hub of discovery for music and fashion that integrates all content for…

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Gap Inc. announces March net sales for the five-week period ended April 2, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that net sales for the five-week period ended April 2, 2016 were $1.43 billion compared with net sales of $1.53 billion for the five-week period ended April 4, 2015. “While March proved challenging, we remain focused on taking the necessary steps to improve…

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Intershop and Business & Decision partnership to realize digitalization projects throughout Europe

Partnership to further Intershop’s continued partner strategy Special focus on potential of big data and business intelligence Jena, Germany, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop, the largest independent technology vendor for omni-channel commerce solutions, and Business & Decision today announced their newly formed partnership. The combined expertise of both companies will help joint customers to realize…

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Details for upcoming Toys“R”Us fourth quarter 2015 Lenders and Note Investors Conference Call

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Details for the previously announced Toys“R”Us, Inc. fourth quarter 2015 Lenders and Note Investors Conference Call are provided below. On the call, the company’s leadership team will discuss the financial results of Toys“R”Us, Inc., Toys“R”Us – Delaware, Inc., and Toys“R”Us Property Company II, LLC at 3:00 p.m. ET…

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Whole Foods Market to host supplier fair on April 16, 2016

Local Food Artisans and Small Business Owners to Meet with Buyers for Future Englewood Store AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, the world’s leading natural and organic foods grocer, will host a supplier fair to find new local, South Side-based products for its upcoming Englewood location. The small business event is…

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Whole Foods Market to open its first store in East Lansing on April 13, 2016

New location includes in-house made sausages, in-house smoked bacon, coffee bar and taproom  AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, the world’s leading natural and organic grocer, opens its first store in East Lansing Wednesday, April 13, 2016. The new 44,853 square-foot store at 2750 E. Grand River Ave. in East Lansing,…

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365 by Whole Foods Market™ to open its first location on May 25 in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles

Featuring ‘Friends of 365’ Allegro Coffee Company, teaBOT and by CHLOE.; partners Loomstate and Instacart AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (April 7, 2016), 365 by Whole Foods Market™ announced it will open its highly anticipated first location on May 25 in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. Designed to complement the…

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