Natürlich schön hat bei BILLA Saison – ‚Wunderlinge’ auf Erfolgskurs

Wiener Neudorf, Austria, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Eigenwillig im Aussehen und doch einwandfrei in Qualität und Geschmack – das sind die ‚Wunderlinge’. Um der Lebensmittelverschwendung entgegenzutreten wird bei BILLA unter dieser Eigenmarke Obst und Gemüse angeboten, das in seiner Erscheinung von der Norm abweicht. Der Erfolg ist groß, so konnten seit Beginn der Aktion im Herbst 2013 bereits knapp 5 Millionen ‚Wunderlinge’ gerettet und verkauft werden. Mit einer humorvollen Online Kampagne macht BILLA nun wieder auf die natürlichen Schönheiten aufmerksam.

Um das Bewusstsein für den Wert und die Qualität von heimischem Obst und Gemüse zu fördern, wurde im Oktober 2013 die Eigenmarke ‚Wunderlinge’ ins Leben gerufen. „Herzförmige Erdäpfel, krumme Gurken oder Karotten mit Schönheitsfehlern – die Natur hält sich nicht an optische Normen. Doch Äußerlichkeiten sind nicht entscheidend, Qualität und Geschmack zählen“, erzählt BILLA Marketingleiterin Stephanie Schubert.

Wahrer Geschmack kommt von Innen
Bis zur Geburtsstunde der ‚Wunderlinge’ wurde Obst und Gemüse aufgrund optischer Mängel im Lebensmittelhandel nicht zum Kauf angeboten. Dadurch wurden viele qualitativ einwandfreie Lebensmittel am Feld liegen gelassen, an Tiere verfüttert, oder in der Industrie verarbeitet. Im Zuge des Nachhaltigkeitsmanagements wurde dieser Umstand überdacht und die neue Eigenmarke ‚Wunderlinge’ kreiert. Dieses Zeichen gegen die Wegwerfkultur freut auch die Kunden. Diese reichen von krummen Gurken bis hin zu Äpfeln, Karotten und Paprika. Bereits über 5 Millionen einzigartige ‚Wunderlinge‘ konnten dadurch gerettet werden.

Natürlich schön hat bei BILLA Saison
Ab heute bekommen die Naturschönheiten auch online ihre Bühne. Bei BILLA tanzen sich die ‚Wunderlinge’ nämlich mit lustigen Videos und Sprüchen in die Herzen der Kunden und beweisen so, was in dem abnormalen Gemüse steckt. Das Obst und Gemüse mit Schönheitsfehlern“ wird zu einem günstigeren Preis angeboten, saisonal und je nachdem ob bzw. was gerade verfügbar ist. Zum fixen Angebot gehören Äpfel, Erdäpfel und Karotten und für kurze Zeit auch Paprika und Gurken. Wer sich Appetit auf einzigartiges Gemüse holen möchte, schaut auf Youtube dieses Video an.

Credit zum übermittelten Bildmaterial: BILLA AG

Über BILLA
BILLA und Österreich verbindet seit mehr als 60 Jahren eine einzigartige Erfolgsgeschichte: Als Pionier im heimischen Lebensmittelhandel sorgt BILLA dafür, dass in ganz Österreich täglich Lebensmittel und Produkte zu einem fairen Preis verfügbar sind. BILLA deckt damit als Nahversorger mit Hausverstand die ganze Range an Produkten ab: Das Angebot reicht von einer breiten Palette an Markenartikeln bis zu den erfolgreichen Eigenmarken, darunter die Ja! Natürlich Bio-Produkte, qualitativ hochwertige Produkte der BILLA Eigenmarke, bis hin zur Diskontlinie clever®. BILLA arbeitet ständig am Produktsortiment und Serviceangebot, um so den Bedürfnissen der Menschen in Österreich gerecht zu werden und diesen tagtäglich ein kulinarisches Erlebnis zu bieten.

BILLA gehört zur REWE International AG und ist Teil von einem der größten Lebensmittelhändler Europas. Nachhaltigkeit hat BILLA in seiner Unternehmensstrategie umfassend verankert: Heute sind rund 350 der mehr als 1.000 BILLA-Filialen in Österreich energieeffizient. Weitere zentrale Themen der BILLA-Unternehmensstrategie sind Gesundheit und die Förderung von verstärktem Ernährungsbewusstsein der Österreicherinnen und Österreicher. Der Verantwortung gegenüber seinen treuen Kunden, rund 18.400 Mitarbeitern und langjährigen Partnern wird BILLA auf vielfache Art und Weise gerecht.

»Wer nicht von gestern sein will, beschäftigt sich mit morgen«, sagt der Hausverstand

Mehr Infos unter: www.billa.at oder shop.billa.at Besuchen Sie uns auch auf Facebook unter https://www.facebook.com/billa.at

Rückfragehinweis:
Team Media Relations REWE International AG
REWE International AG, Industriezentrum NÖ-Süd, Straße 3, Objekt 16, A-2355 Wiener Neudorf
Tel.: +43 2236 600 5265
E-Mail: mediarelations@rewe-group.at

Source: REWE Group

Lenta announces the opening of its fifth and sixth hypermarkets in Omsk, Russia

St-Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its fifth and sixth hypermarkets in Omsk.

Each new store is a Lenta compact format hypermarket. The larger new store is located at 33 Lukashevicha str., Omsk and has a total area of 9,386 sq.m, with 5,225 sq.m of selling space. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has 499 parking spaces and 30 cash registers.

The second new store is located at 190, bld.2 10 Let Oktyabrya str., Omsk and has a total area of 8,899 sq.m, with 5,224 sq.m of selling space. It is open from 8 am to 11 pm, seven days a week and has 337 parking spaces and 30 cash registers.

Each store has a broad product assortment of 19,000 SKUs selected specifically for residents of Omsk and including Lenta’s private labels and federal product ranges alongside local produce. Both properties are owned by Lenta.

These openings in Omsk are Lenta’s tenth and eleventh hypermarket openings in 2016 and bring the total number of Lenta stores to 150 hypermarkets in 72 cities across Russia and 42 supermarkets in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

About Lenta
Lenta is the largest hypermarket chain in Russia (in terms of selling space) and the country’s fifth largest retail chain (in terms of 2015 sales). The Company was founded in 1993 in St. Petersburg. Lenta operates 150 hypermarkets in 72 cities across Russia and 42 supermarkets in Moscow and St. Petersburg, with a total of approximately 939,402 sq.m of selling space. The average Lenta hypermarket store has selling space of approximately 6,000 sq.m. The average Lenta supermarket store has selling space of approximately 1,000 sq.m. The Company operates six owned hypermarket distribution centres.

The Company’s price-led hypermarket formats are differentiated in terms of their promotion and pricing strategies as well as their local product assortment. The Company employed approximately 38,414 people as of 31 December 2015[1].

The Company’s management team combines a mix of local knowledge and international expertise coupled with extensive operational experience in Russia. Lenta’s largest shareholders include TPG Capital and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, both of which are committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance. Lenta is listed on the London Stock Exchange and on the Moscow Exchange and trades under the ticker: ‘LNTA’.

A brief video summary on Lenta’s business and its Big Data initiative can be seen here.

For further information please visit www.lentainvestor.com, or contact:

Lenta
Anna Meleshina,
Public Relations & Government Affairs Director
Tel: +7 812 363 28 53
E-mail: anna.meleshina@lenta.com

Anastasia Kuznetsova,
Corporate Communications Manager
Тel:+7 (812) 336 39 97
E-mail: a.kuznetsova@lenta.com

Citigate
International Media:
David Westover and Marina Zakharova
Тel: +44 207 282 2886
E-mail: lentateam@citigatedr.co.uk

FTI Consulting
Russian Media:
Anton Karpov & Victoria Afonina
Тel:+7 495 795 06 23
E-mail: lenta@FTIconsulting.com

[1]   FTE (full-time equivalent). Average FTE for 2015 was 31,307 employees.

Source: Lenta

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. to present at CL King’s 14th Annual Best Ideas Conference on September 13, 2016 in New York

ATLANTA, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLKI), announced today (August 30, 2016) that the Company will present at CL King’s 14th Annual Best Ideas Conference on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the Omni Berkshire Place Hotel in New York, NY. The presentation will begin at 12:30 P.M. ET.

All interested parties are invited to listen to this live presentation by visiting the investor section of the Company’s website at www.popeyes.com/investors. A replay of this webcast will be available on the site for 90 days following the conclusion of the conference.

Corporate Profile
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. is the franchisor and operator of Popeyes® restaurants, the world’s second-largest Quick- Service Restaurant (“QSR”) chicken concept based on number of units. As of July 10, 2016, Popeyes had 2,594 operating restaurants in the United States, the District of Columbia, three territories, and 26 foreign countries. The Company’s primary objective is to deliver sales and profits by offering excellent investment opportunities in its Popeyes brand and providing exceptional franchisee support systems and services to its owners. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. can be found at www.popeyes.com.

Investor inquiries:
Anita Booe
404-459-4665
Investor Relations
Anita.Booe@popeyes.com

Media inquiries:
Renee Kopkowski
404-459-4630
Vice President, Brand Communications
renee.kopkowski@popeyes.com

Source: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc.

GameStop reveals special guests and celebrities attending the GameStop EXPO 2016

GRAPEVINE, TX, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop, a family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, revealed today the list of celebrities and special guests attending the GameStop EXPO 2016. Fans attending the GameStop event on Wednesday, September 14, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, are sure to have an unforgettable experience participating in a Tekken 7 tournament, taking photos and getting autographs from any of the professional athletes, celebrities, and gaming industry icons attending the show.

The following celebrities and special guests will be attending this year’s GameStop EXPO:

  • Check out the biggest releases coming this fall and meet WWE Superstars The Miz and Maryse along with an NBA player at the 2K booth.
  • Swing by the GameStop NASCAR & Dusenberry Martin Racing booth to meet the driver of the number 20 GameStop Toyota, Erik Jones. While at the booth, play the upcoming game NASCAR Heat Evolution while competing to win a copy of the game, or have a chance to win a Hisense 4K 50 inch H8 Series Smart TV, an ARRIS SURFboard router with RipCurrent, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a wired extender.
  • McFarlane Toys founder and Legendary Spawn artist, Todd McFarlane will be in the McFarlane Toys booth signing autographs from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.While waiting in line, fans can be among the first to see action figures and construction sets from Five Nights at Freddy’s, Titanfall, Gears of War, AMC’sThe Walking Dead and more.
  • Andy McNamara and a selection of Game Informer editors will be in the house and signing autographs. EXPO attendees are invited to swing by the Game Informer section of the PowerUp® Rewards booth, have a chat with the editors and grab a free collector’s edition poster.

In addition to playing upcoming games and meeting special guests, show attendees will be able to compete in a Tekken 7 tournament with chances to win some great prizes from the $3,000 cash pool. All tournament participants will also receive a Tekken 7 Nina t-shirt. Tournament information is available at www.GameStop.com/EXPO:

  • Register for the tournament (no entry fee) at booth #949: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Compete in the tournament: 12:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
  • Compete or watch the top 8 rounds 3:40 p.m.
  • Watch the championship round: 4:30 p.m.
  • Watch the awards ceremony at the awards stage: 5:00 p.m.

Registration for GameStop EXPO 2016 is now open, with options including:

  • General admission passes for $40*
  • A limited number of VIP** passes for $110, which includes:
  • Early access to the show floor
  • VIP lounge access to recharge your body and devices
  • Exclusive swag bag of gaming goodies
  • Student passes for $20, available on-site only starting at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday

Tickets can be purchased using PowerUp Rewards™ points or by credit card online at www.GameStop.com/EXPO and at your local GameStop store. To learn more about GameStop EXPO, details on the VIP experience, and to register for the show, visit www.GameStop.com/EXPO.

* Attendees must be 17 years of age or older or accompanied by an adult. Some activities or games may feature mature content. Exhibitors reserve the right to censor content for guests under the age of 17 even when a consenting parent or guardian is present.

** Adults who purchase VIP tickets do NOT have to purchase a VIP ticket for their children under the age of 17. Purchase a general admission ticket for your child and he/she will be allowed to accompany you to all VIP events. With this option General Admission children will not receive VIP swag bag.

About GameStop
GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, is a global, multichannel video game, consumer electronics and wireless services retailer. GameStop operates more than 7,500 stores across 14 countries. The company’s consumer product network also includes www.gamestop.com; www.Kongregate.com, a leading browser-based game site; Game Informer® magazine, the world’s leading print and digital video game publication; and ThinkGeek, www.thinkgeek.com, the premier retailer for the global geek community featuring exclusive and unique video game and pop culture products. In addition, our Technology Brands segment includes Simply Mac and Spring Mobile stores. Simply Mac, www.simplymac.com, operates 72 stores, selling the full line of Apple products, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones and offering Apple certified warranty and repair services. Spring Mobile, www.springmobile.com, sells all of AT&T’s products and services, including DIRECTV through its 1,424 AT&T branded stores and offers pre-paid wireless services, devices and related accessories through its 70 Cricket branded stores in select markets in the U.S.

General information about GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the company’s corporate website. Follow @GameStop on Twitter and find GameStop on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GameStop.

Contact:
Kyle Stephenson
GameStop – Public Relations
817-722-7735
KyleStephenson@GameStop.com

Source: GameStop Corporation

James Avery Jewelry announces the opening of its new store at the Conroe Retail Center in Conroe, Texas

KERRVILLE, TEXAS, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — James Avery Jewelry announces the opening of its new store today (August 31, 2016) in Conroe, Texas at the Conroe Retail Center. To celebrate the grand opening, visitors may enter a drawing for a chance to win one of thirty James Avery gift cards valued at $50, $100, or $500.

John McCullough, Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing at James Avery comments: “We’re very excited to open our new store at the Conroe Retail Center in this vibrant community. We invite everyone to browse the new store, meet our great store associates, and attend the grand opening celebration on September 10.”

The new location is under the direction of Store Manager, Yvette Powney. Store hours are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. The new store is located at 1240 North Loop 336-W, at the intersection of North Loop 336-W and I-45, near Kroger.

About James Avery Jewelry®
James Avery Jewelry is a vertically integrated, family-owned company located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. We offer finely crafted jewelry designs for men and women in sterling silver, 14K and 18K yellow and white gold, gemstones, and leather wallets – designed by our own skilled artisans in Kerrville, Texas. James Avery Jewelry is designed to reflect on personal connections that are important in our customers’ lives. We are a multi-channel retailer with 72 James Avery stores in 6 states. Our jewelry is also available in 165 Dillard’s stores in Texas and in 27 additional states; and nationwide through JamesAvery.com. James Avery crafts jewelry in five Texas workshops – one each in Hondo, Fredericksburg and Kerrville and two in Comfort. For more information, visit JamesAvery.com.

About the Drawing
Odds of winning depend on total number of entries received. Thirty James Avery gift cards will be awarded: twenty-four $50 gift cards, three $100 gift cards, and three $500 gift cards. Entries accepted August 31 through September 10, 2016. Hourly drawings on September 10 between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the Grand Opening celebration at the James Avery Jewelry store located at Conroe Retail Center. No purchase necessary. Must be at least 13 years old to enter. Only one entry per person per day. Winners not eligible to win a subsequent gift card in the same promotion. Winners need not be present to win. Employees and immediate family members not eligible for this gift card promotion.

Give us a call:(800) 283-1770

Source:James Avery Jewelry

InvenTrust Properties Corp. acquires Old Grove Marketplace a grocery-anchored community center in Oceanside, California

OAK BROOK, Ill., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — InvenTrust Properties Corp. (“InvenTrust” or “the Company”) today ( 08/29/2016) announced that it has acquired Old Grove Marketplace, a 91% leased, 81,279 square foot grocery anchored community center located in Oceanside, California, for approximately $23.25 million.

“We are excited to announce the acquisition of Old Grove Marketplace, a center with a core grocer in a highly attractive and fast-growing Californian market,” said Michael E. Podboy, Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer, Chief Investment Officer of InvenTrust. “The property’s rental rates and income demographics are accretive to our portfolio averages and we believe that this acquisition will help to provide operational economies of scale as the Company continues to build its California asset base.”

Christopher Covey, SVP of Transactions, added, “Old Grove Marketplace is advantageously situated in the third largest city in San Diego County, in an area with a number of established employers as well as a frequented U.S. Military base. We believe this property possesses the ideal combination of established retailers, geographic location and demographic attributes in order to drive significant long term value for our stockholders.”

Old Grove Marketplace is a grocery-anchored community center located in Oceanside, CA, just 35 miles north of San Diego. The property is anchored by Kroger’s Ralphs brand and Lowe’s. Originally built in 2005, the property also features other national tenants such as US Bank, Starbucks, Subway, H&R Block, AT&T, McDonald’s and Shell.

ABOUT INVENTRUST PROPERTIES CORP.
InvenTrust Properties Corp. is a pure-play retail company with a focus on acquiring open-air centers with a disciplined approach, in key growth markets with favorable demographics. This acquisition strategy, along with our innovative and collaborative property management approach, ensures the success of both our tenants and business partners and drives net operating income growth for the Company. InvenTrust became a self-managed real estate investment trust in 2014 and, as of June 30, 2016, is an owner and manager of 91 multi-tenant retail properties, comprising 15.7 million square feet of retail space.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer
Forward-looking statements in this press release, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical, including statements regarding management’s intentions, beliefs, expectations, representation, plans or predictions of the future and are typically identified by words such as “may,” “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “likely,” “will,” “would” and variations of these terms and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by us and our management, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, our ability to integrate and successfully operate acquired properties and the risks associated with such properties. For further discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements and our future results and financial condition, see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Risk Factors included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. We intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as may be required by applicable law. We caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are made as of the date of this release. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any of these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, new information or future events, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable laws. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.

MEDIA CONTACT:
InvenTrust Properties Corp.
Dan Lombardo
630-570-0605
dan.lombardo@InvenTrustProperties.com

Source: InvenTrust Properties Corp.

Clearview Federal Credit Union deploys NCR Interactive Teller at its drive-up lanes

DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (August 30, 2016) announced that Southwestern Pennsylvania-based Clearview Federal Credit Union has begun deploying NCR Interactive Teller at its drive-up lanes. This unique software-driven, hardware-enabled technology lets consumers interact via high-quality video and audio with their financial institution’s remotely located video teller.

NCR’s ITM software provides the teller full remote control over each module in specially configured ATMs, enabling them to deliver up to 95 percent of traditional teller transaction services to their customer across extended locations and hours of business. NCR software and services enables more than 30 million consumers to bank with a live teller via ATMs.

“This was the logical next step for the modernization of our branches and our entire member experience,” said Mark Brennan, Clearview’s President and CEO. “As our branches are transformed into modern Financial Centers with video walls, touchscreen kiosks and face-to-face service ‘pods’ replacing the traditional teller line, our drive-up lanes are also being reinvented with the help of NCR, so the entire member experience is easier and more convenient for consumers on the go.”

NCR’s Interactive Video Technology helps financial institutions transform their branch banking experience into an omni-channel proposition, matching the convenience needs of today’s consumer. Branches can now evolve from transaction hubs into advisory centers of expertise, helping their customers achieve their financial goals. However, consumers who can’t visit a branch during traditional hours, or those who prefer not to go inside, can still get the unique knowledge and support of their financial institution’s tellers remotely.

“We are seeing more and more financial institutions offering their customers options that let them bank as it fits into their lives,” said Brian Bailey, VP & GM, Solution Management, NCR Financial Services. “NCR Interactive Teller software offers fast, reliable service. Clearview members will appreciate the increased convenience and the flexibility of choice on how they interact at this channel.”

About Clearview Federal Credit Union
Clearview Federal Credit Union has been in operation since 1953 and serves more than 97,000 members with reported assets valued over $1 billion as of July 2016. Membership in Clearview is open to individuals who live, work, worship, volunteer or attend school in the Southwestern Pennsylvania community, which includes Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland counties. Membership is also open to immediate family members of current Clearview members. Visit clearviewfcu.org for more information. Clearview Federal Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration and is an Equal Housing Lender.

About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a leader in omni-channel solutions, turning everyday interactions with businesses into exceptional experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of services, NCR enables more than 550 million transactions daily across retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology, and small business. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier.

NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with over 30,000 employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Web site: www.ncr.com
Twitter: @NCRCorporation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ncrcorp
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/ncr-corporation
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ncrcorporation

News Media Contact:
Aaron Gould
NCR Public Relations
212.589.8556
aaron.gould@ncr.com

Source: NCR Corporation

Lindex unveils Autumn 2016 Holly & Whyte collection

Lindex unveils Autumn 2016 Holly & Whyte collection
Lindex unveils Autumn 2016 Holly & Whyte collection

 

Gothenburg, Sweden, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Autumn 2016 will see the introduction of kidswear to Lindex’s popular, preppy inspired Holly & Whyte concept

“We have long been contemplating developing Holly & Whyte for kids, and in autumn this will finally become a reality! Holly & Whyte represents Scandinavian freshness with preppy colours and playful patterns. Adding a kidswear collection felt like a natural progression for this coveted concept, also because of frequent requests from our customers”, says Annika Hedin, Lindex Head of Design.

The autumn Holly & Whyte collection draws inspiration from the 1960s, including traditionally classic looks from this decade. The mini skirt, cable-knit sweater and club blazer are key elements in new colour combinations: navy, dark green and bright yellow with accents of red. The pattern range includes checks, stripes and animal print, with witty, humorous style.

The autumn collection will be available for newborns to one year olds for babies (size 62-86) as well ages 2 to 14 for children (size 92-170). The Holly & Whyte range for women also includes plus sizes, going all the way up to XXL (size 52/54).

The autumn Holly & Whyte collections for women and kids will launch in all Lindex stores and on lindex.com on 8 September.

For more images, please visit Lindex Press Images.

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For more information, please contact:

Filippa Tarras-Wahlberg
PR/Press, Lindex
Tel: 46 31 739 53 13
E-mail: filippa.tarras-wahlberg@lindex.com

Source: Lindex

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Sheetz opens new stores in Indiana, PA Morrisville, NC, Galax, VA, Parma, OH

ALTOONA, Pa., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — One of America’s fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains announces the grand opening of three new stores in Indiana, PA  Morrisville, NC,  Galax, VA, Parma, OH.

On Tuesday, August 30th a new Sheetz location will open its doors in Morrisville, NC on 1019 Morrisville Parkway. On Wednesday August 31, a new store will open in 1084 E. Stuart Drive Galax, VA and on Thursday, September 1, 2016 a third location will open in Parma, at 5795 West 130th Street. The celebrations of these new stores will begin at 11 a.m. with activities that include a ribbon cutting and celebrations featuring samples as well as games, music and prizes.

The third Sheetz restaurant/grocery concept will host its grand opening week for the students and locals of Indiana, PA starting on Monday, August 29, 2016. The other two fuel-free concept stores are located at West Virginia University and in State College, PA. The new concept store will have a complete focus on Sheetz’ traditional Made-to-Order selections, sandwiches and salads, prepared food and bakery items and  Sheetz Bros. Coffee offerings at the store and will be located at 768 Wayne Ave. Indiana, PA. During the grand opening event, activities will include a ribbon cutting and celebration featuring free samples of Sheetz MTO and specialty drinks as well as games, music and prizes. Giveaways include z cards and Sheetz Swag with the grand prize of the ultimate tailgate package.

As part of all of the grand openings, Sheetz will make a donation of $2500 to Special Olympics Pennsylvania, North Carolina,Virginia and Ohio, a cause that is valued by the company and employees. Sheetz has been a proud supporter of the Special Olympics for more than 20 years with financial and product support as well as providing event volunteers.

Sheetz also supports Sheetz For The Kidz, an employee run 501 (c)(3) charitable organization with a mission to provide support, hope, joy and happiness to children in need in the communities Sheetz operates.  Funds raised through the charity support the Sheetz For The Kidz Holiday Program and Make-A-Wish. Since 1992, the organization has brought smiles to the faces of over 93,500 children thanks to donations totaling more than $21.6 Million. For more information please go to www.sheetz.com/ftk

About Sheetz
Established in 1952 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Sheetz, Inc. is one of America’s fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience retailers, with more than $6.9 billion in revenue and more than 17,000 employees. Sheetz operates over 500 stores throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, Maryland, and Virginia. They are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and offer fresh food such as Made To Order (MTO®) subs, sandwiches, burgers, premium salads, appetizers, breakfast sandwiches and more. They also feature MTGo!® ready to eat foods and Shweetz® Bakery lines of donuts and muffins, along with Sheetz Bros. Coffeez®, a full-service espresso and smoothie bar where customers can order hand-made specialty coffee drinks. Sheetz serves over 1.5 million customers every day and was selected a Fortune Top 100 Best Places to Work in America in 2014 & 2016. For more information visit www.sheetz.com, or friend us on twitter @sheetz, facebook (facebook.com/Sheetz), and Instagram (Instagram.com/Sheetz).

For further information:
Tarah Arnold
Sheetz, Inc.
814.941.5183 office

SOURCE: Sheetz, Inc.

FedEx shipping services and solutions now available at 1,513 Office Depot and OfficeMax Locations

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and OfficeMax brands, today (August 30, 2016) announced the expansion of its relationship with FedEx (NYSE: FDX), which, beginning Sept. 2, is offering customers in 1,513 retail locations throughout the country access to FedEx shipping services and solutions.

The convenience of Office Depot’s retail store footprint and extended hours—open early in the morning, late at night and on weekends—combined with the FedEx global network makes the company’s stores a one-stop-shopping and shipping destination for customers—individual, business, small business and more.

FedEx has teamed up with OfficeMax stores since 2009 to provide convenient access to its portfolio of offerings including FedEx Express®, FedEx Ground® and FedEx® International services. In addition, customers will have access to a number of additional service options, including signature confirmation and Saturday delivery.

“The seven-year relationship with FedEx has proven to be beneficial not only for our companies, but for the customers we serve,” said Ron Lalla, executive vice president of merchandising for Office Depot, Inc. “We have seen an increase in the use of FedEx shipping services and solutions in our OfficeMax retail stores, and look forward to rolling them out to our entire chain early next month.”

Customers have the flexibility and convenience of choosing from these service and solution options in all Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores:

  • Express, International, Ground (1-5 days depending on location)
    • FedEx Express – FedEx First Overnight®, FedEx Priority Overnight®, FedEx Standard Overnight®, FedEx 2Day A.M.®, FedEx Express Saver®
    • FedEx International Priority®, FedEx International Economy®, FedEx International Ground®
    • FedEx Ground – FedEx Ground® Commercial, FedEx Home Delivery®

Not only can customers drop off packages as late as 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, 8 p.m. on Saturday, and 7 p.m. on Sunday in most Office Depot and OfficeMax locations, but FedEx Ground is also faster to more locations than its primary competitor.

In addition, retail store associates will prepare packages including shipping documents for customers, and accept pre-labeled FedEx Express and FedEx Ground packages for drop-off.

“With this expansion, FedEx is significantly increasing the number of locations that give busy customers convenient new options to ship and drop off packages,” said Randy Scarborough, vice president of marketing at FedEx. “FedEx is proud to work with nationally-recognized retail brands like Office Depot and OfficeMax.

For more information, visit your local Office Depot and OfficeMax retail store or find one nearby online.

About Office Depot, Inc.
Office Depot, Inc. is a leading global provider of products, services, and solutions for every workplace – whether your workplace is an office, home, school or car.

Office Depot, Inc. is a resource and a catalyst to help customers work better. We are a single source for everything customers need to be more productive, including the latest technology, core office supplies, print and document services, business services, facilities products, furniture, and school essentials.

The company has annual sales of approximately $14 billion, employs approximately 49,000 associates, and serves consumers and businesses in 59 countries with approximately 1,800 retail stores, award-winning e-commerce sites and a dedicated business-to-business sales organization – all delivered through a global network of wholly owned operations, franchisees, licensees and alliance partners. The company operates under several banner brands including Office Depot, OfficeMax, Grand & Toy, and Viking. The company’s portfolio of exclusive product brands include TUL, Foray, Brenton Studio, Ativa, WorkPro, Realspace and HighMark.

Office Depot, Inc.’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol ODP. Additional press information can be found at: http://news.officedepot.com.

About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $58 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 400,000 team members to remain “absolutely, positively” focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit news.fedex.com.

Contact:
Julianne Embry
561-438-1451
julianne.embry@officedepot.com

FedEx Corp.
Jonathan Lyons
901-434-4019
jonathanlyons@fedex.com

Source: Office Depot, Inc.

Kmart celebrates the re-opening of its revitalized and refreshed store in Des Plaines, Illinois

CHICAGO, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Sat., Aug. 27th, Kmart unveiled a revitalized and refreshed store at the grand re-opening of the iconic retailer’s store in Des Plaines, Ill. The refreshed store is part of an ongoing strategic marketing and rebranding initiative to provide enhanced, new and exclusive offerings to long-standing and loyal members, as well as a new Millennial Kmart audience.

The grand re-opening involved an exciting day of events including a ribbon cutting ceremony with members of the Des Plaines city council; a celebrity meet and greet featuring basketball legend,Scottie Pippen; Bluelight Specials; The Rise™ Challenge and mega-prize giveaways every 20 minutes. Thousands of members and customers turned out throughout the day to participate in the activities.”We are excited about the re-launch of the Des Plaines store because it exemplifies our dedication to our members and it’s in our own backyard,” says Alasdair James, president of Kmart. “We want our members to know we are listening to their feedback and bringing them new products, deals and experiences they’ll love!”The “Whole Lotta Awesome” store initiative is based on customer insights and feedback and, as a result, Kmart is providing improved and brag worthy product offerings, an enhanced shopping experience and a reinvigorated store environment for members.

“Awesome” highlights of the Des Plaines store that members experienced first-hand on Saturday included:

  • “Happy to Help” Center – an improved customer service center designed to better meet the needs of every customer, including a kid’s shop where they can get toys, candy and more with their parent’s Shop Your Way points – no money required!
  • The launch of the Kmart new Brand Guarantee – every member is guaranteed a minimum of$100 in coupons in their app. Every single day.
  • Shoparazzi – a free personal concierge service that when provided a member’s list, will do the shopping for you. And if Kmart doesn’t carry the product, they will find it at another store and it will be waiting for you at checkout.
  • Our “Super 6” shop featuring six outrageously priced items and a fully stocked grocery section packed with local, fresh produce, all backed by Kmart’s “It’s FRESH or it’s FREE” guarantee.*
  • A brand new beauty bar – stocked with well-known beauty brands and experts readily available to provide hair and skincare advice.
  • “Aisle of WOW!,” – a special section of the store dedicated to low-priced items, limited-time only ‘Real Deals’ and “Dollarpalooza” offering a wide selection of items, all priced at $1.
  • Upgraded pharmacy – staffed with a wellness consultant to provide health advice and product recommendations.
  • Enhanced brand apparel shops – popular Kmart brands you already know and love, including Joe Boxer®, Jaclyn Smith® and Attention®.
  • A “sweet” candy section – showcasing local Chicago brands such as Ferrara®, Trolli®, Fannie May® and Pez®.
  • Expanded pet care center – offering premium dog and cat food brands., tantalizing toys and treats for your pets, and fashionable accessories.
  • Full-service paint shop – featuring over 1,500 colors.
  • Enhanced aesthetics – including new signage and wider aisles designed to make shopping easier and more engaging.

Kelly Cook, Kmart’s chief marketing officer, said “In an effort to evolve the Kmart brand to better serve our members, we will continue these efforts to test and learn at our stores. Our goal is to deliver the best value, price, product and experience, and in doing so, we believe our members will keep coming back for more of A Whole Lotta Awesome!”

*100% Guaranteed Fresh. If you find the product you purchased is not fresh, return product along with original receipt within three days of purchase for a full refund or exchange. Applies to bakery, dairy, meat, and produce departments only. Available only at select Kmart stores.

About Kmart
Kmart is making shopping fun again. The retailer, a subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is bringing back the iconic Bluelight Specials, hosting Freebie Saturdays and in-store family events for its Shop Your Way members and customers. Kmart offers customers thrilling deals and amazing finds on quality products and exclusive brands including Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Smart Sense.

MEDIA CONTACT: 
Elyse Segall
PR Revolution
elyse@prrevolution.com
516-901-9095

SOURCE: Kmart

Kohl’s continues its Wild Theater program at the Milwaukee County Zoo following $1.4 million donation to Zoological Society of Milwaukee

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced a donation of $1.4 million over three years to the Zoological Society of Milwaukee to continue the Kohl’s Wild Theater (KWT) program at the Milwaukee County Zoo. The award-winning, interactive theater program uses drama, puppetry and song to bring important conservation messages to children and families. The donation comes from Kohl’s philanthropic program, Kohl’s Cares, which sells children’s books and soft toys and donates 100 percent of the net profit to benefit children’s initiatives.

An initial $1 million donation from Kohl’s Cares in 2010 helped create the Kohl’s Wild Theater program. Since then, it has quickly become the country’s largest zoo theater program. Kohl’s Wild Theater performances are free with admission to all zoo attendees. Performing teams also travel to schools and local community events at no charge. Recognized as one of the country’s finest zoological attractions, the Milwaukee County Zoo serves more than 1.3 million people each year.

The Kohl’s Wild Theater program is an engaging way to bring conservation lessons to life for thousands of Wisconsin children every year,” said Jen Johnson, Kohl’s vice president of corporate communications. “This fun, informative theater program will continue so more families can learn about conservation and gain insights into how they can contribute to the welfare of wildlife.”

The Kohl’s Wild Theater program consists of two main components:

Kohl’s Wild Theater: Located in the children’s area of the zoo, Kohl’s Wild Theater hosts performances focused on conservation and the importance of caring for the animals and the environment. Zoo performances take place during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Shorter plays are also performed throughout the day at various animal exhibit areas in the Zoo.

Kohl’s Wild Theater Performances in the Community: The program features a year-round community outreach program, where Kohl’s Wild Theater performers travel into the community to present 30- to 45-minute performances at various venues, including schools, libraries, community centers and major special events. The program is provided, free of charge, within a one-hour radius of the Milwaukee County Zoo.

“Kohl’s Wild Theater is one of the best zoo theater programs in the country thanks to Kohl’s tremendous support,” said Caroline Krider, Zoological Society of Milwaukee chairman of the board. “We’re thrilled and honored to continue our partnership with Kohl’s to provide quality conservation education programming designed to inspire children to care more about the animals and the world we share.”

Since 2010, Kohl’s Department Stores together with Kohl’s Cares have combined to give nearly $70 million to support charitable initiatives in the metro-Milwaukee area, including more than $4 million to the Zoological Society of Milwaukee. To date, the Kohl’s Cares cause merchandise program has raised nearly $300 million for children’s initiatives nationwide. To learn more about having a Kohl’s Wild Theater performance at your school or event, or for more information on the Kohl’s Wild Theater program, visit WildTheater.org.

About Kohl’s
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading specialty department store with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states. With a commitment to inspiring and empowering families to lead fulfilled lives, the company offers amazing national and exclusive brands, incredible savings and inspiring shopping experiences in-store, online at Kohls.com and via mobile devices. Committed to its communities, Kohl’s has raised nearly $300 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program, which operates under Kohl’s Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. For additional information about Kohl’s philanthropic and environmental initiatives, visit http://www.Kohls.com/Cares. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.Kohls.com.

Connect with Kohl’s:
Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Kohls)
Twitter (http://twitter.com/Kohls)
Google+ (http://plus.google.com/+Kohls)
Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/Kohls)
Instagram (http://instagram.com/Kohls)
YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/kohls)

About Zoological Society of Milwaukee
Established in 1910, the Zoological Society of Milwaukee (Society) is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to conserve wildlife and endangered species, educate people about the importance of wildlife and the environment, and support the Milwaukee County Zoo. The Society has about 50,000 member households and gave $8.6 million in support to the Zoo in 2014- 15. For information, visit www.zoosociety.org.

Contact:
Robin Higgins
Zoological Society of Milwaukee
414.258.2333
robinh@zoosociety.org

Ale DesJean
Kohl’s
262.703.2985
ale.desjean@kohls.com

Source: Kohl’s

BJ’s Restaurants announces the opening of its restaurant in Allentown, Pennsylvania

HUNTINGTON BEACH, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) today (Aug. 30, 2016)  announced the opening of its restaurant in Allentown, Pennsylvania.  The new BJ’s Restaurant opened on Monday, August 15, 2016, off Route 222 and Krocks Road at Hamilton Crossings.  The restaurant is approximately 7,300 square feet, seats approximately 225 guests and features BJ’s extensive menu, including BJ’s signature deep-dish pizza, award-winning handcrafted beer and famous Pizookie® dessert.  BJ’s unique, contemporary décor provides the perfect environment for all dining occasions.  Hours of operation are from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight Sunday through Thursday, and 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

“Allentown marks our second restaurant opening this month in Pennsylvania,” commented Greg Trojan, President and CEO.  “The new restaurant joins our three existing Pennsylvania restaurants in South Hills, which opened last week in the Pittsburgh area, McCandless, which is also in the Pittsburgh area, and Lancaster, which opened this past June.  Allentown is our ninth restaurant opened this year.  We are looking forward to the opening of our next restaurant later this month in Mentor, Ohio, a suburb of the Cleveland market.

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. currently owns and operates 179 casual dining restaurants under the BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse®, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery®, BJ’s Pizza & Grill® and BJ’s Grill® brand names.  BJ’s Restaurants offer an innovative and broad menu featuring award-winning, signature deep-dish pizza complemented with generously portioned salads, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, pastas, entrees and desserts, including the Pizookie® dessert.  Quality, flavor, value, moderate prices and sincere service remain distinct attributes of the BJ’s experience.  All restaurants feature BJ’s critically acclaimed proprietary craft beers, which are produced at several of the Company’s Restaurant & Brewery locations, brewpub locations in Texas and qualified independent third party craft brewers.  The Company’s restaurants are located in the 23 states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina,Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington. Visit BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. on the Web at http://www.bjsrestaurants.com.

Certain statements in the preceding paragraphs and all other statements that are not purely historical constitute “forward-looking” statements for purposes of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby.  The “forward-looking” statements contained in this press release are based on current assumptions and expectations and BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update or alter its “forward-looking” statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  Investors are referred to the full discussion of risks and uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its recent reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K.

For further information, please contact:
Greg Levin
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.
(714) 500-2400

JCIR
(212) 835-8500
bjri@jcir.com.

Source: BJ’s Restaurants, Inc./Globenewswire

BJ’s Restaurants announces the opening of its restaurant in Mentor, Ohio

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) today (Aug. 30, 2016) announced the opening of its restaurant in Mentor, Ohio, a suburb of the Cleveland market.  The new BJ’s Restaurant opened on Monday, August 29, 2016, on Mentor Avenue at Great Lakes Mall.  The restaurant is approximately 7,300 square feet, seats approximately 225 guests and features BJ’s extensive menu, including BJ’s signature deep-dish pizza, award-winning handcrafted beer and famous Pizookie® dessert.  BJ’s unique, contemporary décor provides the perfect environment for all dining occasions.  Hours of operation are from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight Sunday through Thursday, and 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

“We are excited to open our ninth restaurant in the state of Ohio,” commented Greg Trojan, President and CEO.  “The Mentor BJ’s is our third restaurant in northeast Ohio and joins our existing Canton and Akron restaurants.  To date, we have opened ten restaurants and are looking forward to our next two openings in the month of September in Cary, North Carolina and Valley Stream, New York.”

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. currently owns and operates 180 casual dining restaurants under the BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse®, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery®, BJ’s Pizza & Grill® and BJ’s Grill® brand names. BJ’s Restaurants offer an innovative and broad menu featuring award-winning, signature deep-dish pizza complemented with generously portioned salads, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, pastas, entrees and desserts, including the Pizookie® dessert.  Quality, flavor, value, moderate prices and sincere service remain distinct attributes of the BJ’s experience.  All restaurants feature BJ’s critically acclaimed proprietary craft beers, which are produced at several of the Company’s Restaurant & Brewery locations, brewpub locations in Texas and qualified independent third party craft brewers. The Company’s restaurants are located in the 23 states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina,Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington. Visit BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. on the Web at http://www.bjsrestaurants.com.

Certain statements in the preceding paragraphs and all other statements that are not purely historical constitute “forward-looking” statements for purposes of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby.  The “forward-looking” statements contained in this press release are based on current assumptions and expectations and BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update or alter its “forward-looking” statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  Investors are referred to the full discussion of risks and uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its recent reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K.

For further information, please contact:
Greg Levin
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.
(714) 500-2400

JCIR
(212) 835-8500
bjri@jcir.com.

Source: BJ’s Restaurants, Inc./Globenewswire

Carrefour launches its 22nd Carrefour Quality Line: sweet, fleshy and firm Belgian cherries

 

Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour has launched its 22nd Carrefour Quality Line: a deliciously sweet, fleshy and firm cherry. Belgian from the stalk to the pip, it is grown in the fertile regions of Hesbaye and Condroz.

The Carrefour Quality Line (FCQ) guarantees that Carrefour’s products meet five criteria: taste, food safety, value for money, authenticity and sustainable development. These criteria are included in a set of specifications that producers apply to guarantee respect for the customer, fruit and producer.

At Carrefour Belgium, the first Carrefour Quality Line was launched in 2000. In 2016, 21 Belgian products had been awarded the Carrefour Quality Line label, and some 1,850 Belgian producers supply our lines. Now, Carrefour has added its 22nd Belgian line: a magnificent and juicy deep red cherry grown entirely in Belgium and selected for its firmness and deliciously sweet taste.

The producer, Raf Gielen, was one of the first in Europe to plant cherry trees. His oldest plants date from 1988, of which he has kept four rows out of nostalgia. In fact, a cherry tree gives its first fruit after six to seven years, and its yield peaks between its 8th and 25th years. The silty soil of Hesbaye and Condroz and the Belgian climate allows the cherry to grow at its own pace without pressure. That’s what gives it its smooth and sweet taste.

A sustainable business
Raf Gielen’s business is a model of environmental conservation. For example:

  • Organic waste is immediately collected to prevent insects from laying eggs in the fallen fruit and contaminating the plots
  • No weed killer or fertilizer products are used at the growth and harvesting stages. Nothing is treated after the harvest
  • Photovoltaic panels, fridge curtains to prevent the loss of cold air, and the use of LED or energy-saving lamps
  • Use of bees to pollinate flowers

Current pilot project: a small semi-organic test plot.

Cultivated in Belgium from stalk to pip

Thanks to the CQL, Carrefour Belgium supports Belgian producers by forging strong ties with them based on respect, encouragement and loyalty and provides customers with the promise of regional produce. After seven years of working with Ralf Gielen, the launch of Belgian CQL cherries provides further proof of this commitment. Grown on an 86-hectare site exclusively for Carrefour, the 2016 season of Belgian CQL cherries promises to be a vintage one. Customers can already enjoy them in all Carrefour Hypermarkets and its Market and Express stores.

Grown under cover

The cherry is highly sensitive to rain or, worse still, hale and an entire crop can be ruined by a heavy storm. That’s why they ideally need to be grown under cover. In 2014, the producer’s crops were badly damaged by rain. At the time, only 30% of his production was under cover. Since 2015, he has invested heavily in his farm to protect most of his orchards. This year, 80% of his orchards are covered. Since the harvest is guaranteed, we were able to launch our Belgian CQL cherries in total peace of mind. The trees are covered in mid-May when the cherries start to grow.

For all request about the Carrefour Group (sales, financial results, governance, international,…), please contact the Carrefour Group media relations office:

. By phone:

Switchboard: +33 (0)1 41 04 26 00

For journalists: +33 (0)1 41 04 26 17

. By e-mail: presse_groupe@carrefour.com

Source: Carrefour

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Sears brings back trusted paint brands to its stores

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — With home improvement projects on the rise due to a strong housing market1, Sears is bringing paint back to its stores with offerings for every use and every price point – providing convenience to its members, and making it the one-stop-shop for weekend warriors. The retailer is bringing trusted brands to the paint aisles – including Craftsman, Weatherbeater and Easy Living.

Paint offerings will be available in Sears home improvement sections, along with paint accessories, including everything needed to get the job done. Sears is dedicated to having a trained sales team in all paint stores to assist customers in finding the best product for their project.

Sears will be reintroducing paint in 23 stores across the country before rolling the offering out to all of its retail locations. Test markets include: Albany, N.Y., Glen Burnie, Md., Oak Brook, Ill., Aurora, Ill.,Des Moines, Iowa, Westland, Mich., Sterling Heights, Mich., Novi, Mich., Livonia, Mich., Saginaw, Mich., Flint, Mich., Muncie, Ind., Altoona, Pa., Lansing, Mich., Louisville, Ky., Whitehall, Pa.,Wilmington, Del., Moorestown, N.J., Pittsburgh, Pa., Greensburg, Pa., Waldorf, Md., St. Clairsville, Ohio., Niles, Ohio.

“After stepping away from the paint business in 2012, we are seeing the demand from our customers to bring it back. With updated paint mixing technology, and by enlisting dedicated and trained associates, we are confident the time is right to re-enter the category and fill a need for our members,” said Dean Schwartz, vice president of Tools, Lawn and Garden at Sears.

“This is an exciting moment as the Craftsman brand is entering the paint category for the first time. Earlier this year, our other flagship brands Kenmore and DieHard entered new categories with TVs and tires, respectively. The addition of paint as a Craftsman category is a testament to the strength of these brands as they continue to play a role in the fabric of the American lifestyle,” said Tom Park, president of Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard brands.

Craftsman:

  • The Craftsman brand has been a trusted name in tools for nearly 90 years, and is now expanding its product offering by entering the paint category. Featuring canned enamels and rust preventative aerosols, Craftsman paint is perfect for use directly on metal, porches, garage floors, etc.
  • Price range: $5.99 – $32.99

Weatherbeater:

  • An exterior paint brand featuring fade, mold and mildew resistant properties, Weatherbeater is a trusted brand with a strong following of loyalists at Sears. Offered in more than 1,200 colors, it’s intended for use on front doors, siding, trim and shutters.
  • Price range: $13.99 – $33.99

Easy Living:

  • Intended for interior application, Easy Living paint comes in over 1,200 colors, and offers one coat coverage for quick and easy paint jobs. Perfect for busy households, Easy Living is washable, mold and mildew resistant, and offers ultra-cover stain blocker.
  • Price range: $2.49 – $28.99

About Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is a leading integrated retailer providing merchandise and related services and is part of Shop Your Way, a social shopping experience where members have the ability to earn points and receive benefits across a wide variety of physical and digital formats through shopyourway.com. Sears, Roebuck offers its wide range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services through Sears-branded and affiliated full-line and specialty retail stores. Sears, Roebuck also offers a variety of merchandise and services through sears.com and specialty catalogs. Sears, Roebuck offers consumers leading proprietary brands including Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard — among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. The company is the nation’s largest provider of home services, with nearly 12 million service and installation calls made annually. For more information, visit the Sears, Roebuck website at www.sears.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation website at www.searsholdings.com.

About the Craftsman Brand
The Craftsman brand is America’s most trusted tool brand. For more than 88 years, the Craftsman brand has developed innovative tools and products, earning a reputation for unsurpassed quality and durability, trusted for generations. The Craftsman brand offers a full range of hand and power tools that meet the needs of the DIY user to the demanding professional. In addition, the Craftsman brand also offers lawn and garden products and tool storage. The Craftsman brand also has a free membership program called Craftsman Club® which gives tool enthusiasts access to exclusive deals, members-only projects, expert tips and news on the latest tool innovations from the brand. Craftsman Club is part of the Shop Your Way® network, so points can be redeemed for purchases at Sears and Kmart and online at www.Craftsman.com. For more information, visit www.CraftsmanClub.com.

1 Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA), July 21, 2016

Contact:

Larry Costello
PR Director
847-286-9036
Larry.Costello@searshc.com

Patrick Roach
Zeno Group
312-396-4396
Patrick.Roach@zenogroup.com

SOURCE: Sears Holdings Corporation

Kenzo Parfums launches new feminine fragrance Kenzo World

Kenzo Parfums launches new feminine fragrance Kenzo World

 

Paris, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kenzo Parfums has unveiled Kenzo World, the first feminine fragrance conceived by Kenzo creative directors Carol Lim and Humberto Leon. The bursting energy of the two designers’ fashion vision infuses a sensual, dynamic and intoxicating scent.

In 2011, Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, two young self-taught Americans, became creative directors of Kenzo. They quickly connected with the core identity of the house founded by Kenzo Takada in 1970, energizing it with fresh creativity, including now iconic motifs. Introduced for the 2013 fall-winter collection, the eye motif has become a symbol of the Kenzo universe. “We loved the interpretation of the eye really informing your world,” says Carol Lim.

Now this iconic eye symbol marks the new boldly feminine fragrance from the house, Kenzo World. Designed by Patrick Li, the bottle features black rubber, pink gold and opaline, recalling the mix-and-match of colors and materials that inspire the designers and their collections. The stylized eye is an invitation to experience Kenzo World, a world to be explored right from the name printed in Braille on top of the box.

The olfactory creation is signed by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, whose creative approach resonates with that of Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, a bold mixing of materials and styles to explore new directions. The flowery trail of Kenzo World is a surge of intoxicating, energetic scents that unfold in floral bursts, with notes of peony, Egyptian jasmine and Ambroxan®, a magical note that gives the fragrance voluptuous sensuality.

Carol Lim and Humberto Leon have created this fragrance for a Kenzo woman who is free, strong and bold, and whose boundless energy is translated in the advertising spot directed by Spike Jonze. Mixing choreography and performance, the clip follows Margaret Qualley on a frenetic and elegant escapade set to a soundtrack with a captivating tempo, showing off the masterful acting talents of the former dancer. The electric ambiance is a far cry from the standard genre of perfume ads, perfectly embodying the spirit of this new fragrance creation from Kenzo Parfums.

Discover Kenzo World : http://www.kenzoworld.com/en/

Contact:

LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton
22, avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris – France
Tel: +33 (0)1 44 13 22 22
Fax: +33 (0)1 44 13 22 23

Source: LVMH

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Lowe’s introduces autonomous retail service robot — LoweBot in its San Francisco Bay area stores this fall

Lowe’s introduces autonomous retail service robot — LoweBot in its San Francisco Bay area stores this fall
Lowe’s introduces autonomous retail service robot — LoweBot in its San Francisco Bay area stores this fall

 

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — This fall, Lowe’s will introduce LoweBot, a NAVii™ autonomous retail service robot by Fellow Robots, in 11 Lowe’s stores throughout the San Francisco Bay area. Following a successful robotics test of OSHbot at one of the company’s Orchard Supply Hardware stores, LoweBot will roll out in phases over a seven-month period beginning in September in San Jose, Calif., and will further explore how robots can meet the needs of both customers and employees.

“For nearly two years, we’ve studied how robots in our San Jose Orchard Supply Hardware store can help customers more effectively navigate the store to find products and assist employees with inventory scanning,” said Kyle Nel, executive director of Lowe’s Innovation Labs, the company’s disruptive innovation hub. “Now, we are taking those learnings and applying them to a focused group of Lowe’s stores to see how the technology supports a broader customer and employee base.”

LoweBot will add a layer of support to amplify the trusted advice of Lowe’s employees as it helps customers with simple questions, enabling more time for employees to focus on delivering project expertise and personalized service. Having the ability to scan inventory and capture real-time data with LoweBot will also help detect patterns or gaps that will ultimately influence business decisions.

As an omni-channel home improvement company, Lowe’s is working relentlessly to shape the future of retail and deliver simpler and more seamless interactions with its customers. Lowe’s launched Lowe’s Innovation Labs in 2014 to explore ways to meet the changing expectations of the customer today while evolving the company’s capabilities to better serve customers in the future. Intelligent help is just one area that the Labs is pursuing to see how emerging technology can improve the customer experience and complement employee project expertise.

LoweBot was developed through a partnership between Lowe’s Innovation Labs and Fellow Robots, the same Silicon Valley technology company specializing in the design and development of autonomous service robots that worked on the OSHbot pilot. The partnership was initiated through SU Labs, a Singularity University program that connects corporate innovation teams with startups and other organizations to explore exponentially accelerating technologies and create new sustainable business solutions.

“We designed the NAVii robot to make the shopping experience easier for consumers – simplifying the process of finding the product you’re looking for – while also managing the back-end and keeping shelf inventory up-to-date for the retailer,” said Marco Mascorro, chief executive officer of Fellow Robots. “Leaving the data and simple recommendations to NAVii allows Lowe’s employees to devote their attention to the Lowe’s customer, to provide them with thoughtful advice and personalized service.”

About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving more than 17 million customers a week in the United States, Canada and Mexico. With fiscal year 2015 sales of $59.1 billion, Lowe’s and its related businesses operate or service more than 2,355 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 285,000 employees. Founded in 1946 and based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs that focus on K-12 public education and community improvement projects. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

About Fellow Robots
Fellow Robots is at the forefront of reimagining retail by using exponential technologies. Founded out of Singularity University, Fellow Robots has partnered with multiple large corporations to work on service robotics. With a diverse team of experts experienced in robotics, software, design and manufacturing, Fellow Robots works closely with its corporate partners to enhance the consumer retail experience through cutting edge robot technology.

Contact:
If you’re a journalist working on a story about Lowe’s:
704-758-2917
PublicRelations@lowes.com

For customer inquiries: 1-800-445-6937

SOURCE: Lowe’s Companies, Inc.

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NRF announces Shop.org conference speakers on September 26-28 in Dallas

WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Executives from Google, J.C. Penney, Sephora, Shinola and Houzz will headline the list of speakers next month at Retail’s Digital Summit, the industry’s top networking event for premier technologists, retail executives and 21st Century thought leaders. More than 5,000 retail, e-commerce and multichannel executives will gather to hear from experts in digital retail at the Shop.org conference, which will be held September 26-28 in Dallas.

“We are thrilled to have industry leaders and executives from such innovative brands speak on our stage,” Shop.org Executive Director Vicki Cantrell said. “These are pioneers who have consistently revolutionized the ever-changing retail and digital environment and are part of a stellar lineup of speakers who will give our attendees new ways to impact their businesses and enhance the customer experience.”

This year’s Digital Retail Fast Track Program, hosted by digital visionary Mitch Joel, will feature Google Daydream team business developer Sophie Miller and Sephora Innovation Lab Senior Director Johnna Marcus. The program will explore how augmented reality and virtual reality can transform the way retailers and brands reach consumers digitally. The program will be held at 9:15 a.m. September 27.

J.C. Penney Executive Vice President of Omnichannel Mike Amend will address how the company is pioneering new approaches to the traditional ways of its past, what it is doing today and how it is thinking about tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. September 27.

Shinola founder Tom Kartsotis, who started Fossil in 1984 and served as its chairman until launching Shinola in 2011, will speak at 8:20 a.m. September 28 along with Shinola President Jacques Panis.

Technology expert and inventor Shelly Palmer will share insights from advising C-suite leaders of top digital media, content, broadcasting and technology firms in a fireside chat with Alon Cohen, co-founder of home remodeling and design company Houzz, at 8:50 a.m. September 28.

Other keynote speakers include futurist Michio Kaku, comedian and WTF podcast host Marc Maron, and Girls Who Code Founder and CEO Reshma Saujani.

Complimentary registration is available to editorial members of the news media as well as accredited retail analysts and bloggers. To register, visit the Digital Summit media registration page.

Shop.org, a division of the National Retail Federation, is the world’s leading community for digital retail, offering thought leadership through original research and gold standard events. The community is made up of exclusive networking groups and committees that lead the global conversation surrounding innovative e-commerce trends and digital retail.

NRF is the world’s largest retail trade association, representing discount and department stores, home goods and specialty stores, Main Street merchants, grocers, wholesalers, chain restaurants and Internet retailers from the United States and more than 45 countries. Retail is the nation’s largest private sector employer, supporting one in four U.S. jobs – 42 million working Americans. Contributing $2.6 trillion to annual GDP, retail is a daily barometer for the nation’s economy. NRF’s This is Retail campaign highlights the industry’s opportunities for life-long careers, how retailers strengthen communities, and the critical role that retail plays in driving innovation. nrf.com

Contact:
Treacy Reynolds
press@nrf.com
(855) NRF-Press

Source: NRF

Morrisons announces the appointment of Barry Williams as Trading Director for Ambient

Bradford, England, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Williams as Trading Director for Ambient.

Barry was Chief Merchandising Officer and then Chief Customer Officer at Asda from 2012. Before these roles, he was Category Director for Beers Wines and Spirits and has previously worked for Kwik Save, the Co-op and Musgrave Retail Partners.

His responsibilities will include the core grocery, beers wines and spirits, baby goods, household and health & beauty offers.

Darren Blackhurst, Morrisons Group Commercial Director, said: “Barry brings a wealth of trading experience and relationships with food suppliers as well as a strong understanding of our customers. His arrival is another step in shaping a Morrisons team that will listen to and work hard for customers.”

Barry Williams said: “It’s an exciting time to join Morrisons because it has an offer that stands out in the market and a very clear direction. I am really looking forward to joining the company as it continues its turnaround.”

Barry will join Morrisons in February 2017.

For all media enquiries call: 0845 611 5111

Source: Morrisons Group

Chipotle announces Kids eat free every Sunday with the purchase of an entrée this September

Chipotle announces Kids eat free every Sunday with the purchase of an entrée this September
Chipotle announces Kids eat free every Sunday with the purchase of an entrée this September

 

DENVER, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) today (Aug. 30, 2016) announced a promotion that is sure to keep everyone in the family satisfied. Every Sunday during the month of September, customers will receive a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an entrée. To accompany each kid’s meal, Chipotle has also partnered with the beloved children’s book, Dragons Love Tacosby Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri to create limited edition in-store activity sheets that are fun for the whole family to complete.

“For more than two decades we have been serving families better food made with ingredients parents can trust — ingredients raised with respect for the land, the animals, and the farmers who produce them,” said Chris Arnold, communications director at Chipotle. “We think good food is at its best enjoyed with good company, and we hope families will join us on Sundays to share a meal together.”

The kid’s meal promotion is valid when purchasing a burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos, and includes any Chipotle kid’s meal, including the build your own option and the quesadilla. Transactions that include the free kid’s meal will count toward Chiptopia, Chipotle’s loyalty program that rewards customers who make multiple paid visits to Chipotle each month with free food when transactions total at least $6. The promotion is available every Sunday in September.

For more information, please visit Chipotle.com/freekidsmeal.

ABOUT CHIPOTLE
Steve Ells, founder, chairman and co-CEO, started Chipotle with the idea that food served fast did not have to be a typical fast food experience. Today, Chipotle continues to offer a focused menu of burritos, tacos, burrito bowls (a burrito without the tortilla) and salads made from fresh, high-quality raw ingredients, prepared using classic cooking methods and served in a distinctive atmosphere. Through our vision of Food With Integrity, Chipotle is seeking better food from using ingredients that are not only fresh, but that — where possible — are sustainably grown and raised responsibly with respect for the animals, the land and the farmers who produce the food. In order to achieve this vision, we focus on building a special people culture that is centered on creating teams of top performers empowered to achieve high standards. This people culture not only leads to a better dining experience for our customers, it also allows us to develop future leaders from within. Chipotle opened with a single restaurant in 1993 and operates more than 2,000 restaurants, including 24 Chipotle restaurants outside the US and 14 ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen restaurants, and is an investor in an entity that owns and operates four Pizzeria Locale restaurants. For more information, visit Chipotle.com.

Contact:

Chris Arnold
303-222-5912
carnold@chipotle.com

Source: Chipotle

Whole Foods Market to open its Allentown, Pennsylvania store on Sept. 28

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, America’s Healthiest Grocery Store®, will open its Allentown, Pennsylvania, location on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The 43,692-square-foot store is located at 750 N. Krocks Road in Allentown, and is part of the Hamilton Crossings development.

“We’re so excited to bring Whole Foods Market to the Lehigh Valley,” said Kevin Paoletti, the store’s team leader. “When people walk through the door, they are going to see and experience the values that drive our business – the highest quality food available in the marketplace, a focus on the local community, and dedicated team members who are eager to help.”

Every product in a Whole Foods Market store meets extensive quality standards, including being free of artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, preservatives and hydrogenated oils. The Allentown location will place particular emphasis on local sourcing, organic produce and meat with no added growth hormones or antibiotics. Shoppers will also be able to enjoy in-store and take-home dining options that meet the same quality standards. Along with extensive hot and cold prepared foods bars, there will be an in-store pub and restaurant called The Foundry.

There are still openings for part-time and full-time team member positions. Interested applicants can apply at www.wholefoodsmarket.com/careers.

Contact:

MAPR@wholefoods.com
Annie Cull
301.998.6872

Source: Whole Foods Market

CBRE’s Shelter Program “BuildMonth” begins on September 1, 2016

Los Angeles, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. today (August 30, 2016) announced its seventh-annual “BuildMonth” will begin on September 1, 2016. BuildMonth, part of the company’s Shelter Program, provides CBRE employees with the opportunity to volunteer for projects in their communities that improve housing options in low-income neighborhoods. The initiative is part of CBRE Cares, the company’s corporate philanthropy program and is the Shelter Program’s signature event each year.

In 2016, more than 800 CBRE employees in 20 offices across the United States will volunteer to renovate and refurbish housing in communities across California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Nevada, Texas and Ohio. These employees dedicate their time to this initiative, and, in return, the company provides them with paid time off for their participation in these projects.

“Basic necessities such as a roof over your head and a safe environment for your children are things most of us take for granted,” said Jack Durburg, CBRE’s Chief Executive Officer, Americas. “BuildMonth provides CBRE employees across the country with a valuable opportunity to give back to the members of their community. Our employees not only build safer and healthier homes, but they also build a brighter future for the families living in them.”

CBRE Shelter Program non-profit partners Rebuilding Together and HomeAid participate in BuildMonth alongside CBRE employees. Habitat for Humanity also contributes to rebuilding efforts in select markets. These organizations lead the effort to provide critical repairs to low-income homeowners, while stressing the importance of affordable home ownership and providing the homeless with a respectable place to live.

In addition to BuildMonth, CBRE continues incorporating large-scale Shelter Program projects into its philanthropy program. This year CBRE employees pitched in at two neighborhood revitalization projects: Kickoff to Rebuild Super Bowl 50 in San Francisco, California, and Building a Healthy Neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri. In November 2016, another big rebuilding project involving up to 200 employees is planned at the CBRE Women’s Networking Forum in Chicago, Illinois.

Since the start of the Shelter Program in 2010, more than 6,200 CBRE employees have participated in over 45,000 hours of service, completing 152 rebuilding projects throughout the world. BuildMonth accounts for more than half of the company’s Shelter Program participation each year.

To find out more about the CBRE Shelter Program, visit www.cbre.com/shelterprogram.

To learn more about CBRE Cares, please visit www.cbre.com/cbrecares.

CBRE Cares is governed and executed by the CBRE Foundation, an independent, non-profit, public-benefit corporation that funds CBRE’s philanthropic initiatives.

About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2015 revenue).  The Company has more than 70,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate investors and occupiers through more than 400 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide.  CBRE offers a broad range of integrated services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.  Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

About HomeAid America
HomeAid is a leading national non-profit provider of housing for homeless families and individuals with 15 chapters in 10 states across the country. Through the generosity of builders, their trades and their suppliers, HomeAid has completed 360 housing projects nationwide at a value of more than $200 million, of which nearly 50 percent has been donated by the building industry. HomeAid currently has 25 additional projects in development across the country as it enters its 25th Anniversary year in 2014. HomeAid’s facilities offer 2.7 million bed-nights annually and have helped over 190,000 previously homeless people over the years. For more information about HomeAid, call 1-888-3 HOMEAID or visit www.homeaid.org.

About Rebuilding Together
Rebuilding Together is a Safe and Healthy Housing organization that believes Community Starts at Home. Our focus provides critical repairs, accessibility modifications and energy efficient upgrades to low-income homes and community centers at no cost to service recipients. Our impact extends beyond the individuals served to revitalize and stabilize vulnerable neighborhoods and communities across the country. Our 187 local affiliates complete more than 10,000 rebuild projects a year thanks to the efforts of 100,000 volunteers from corporate partners, skilled trades professionals and everyday good citizens. Join us – visit www.RebuildingTogether.org.

About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Anchored by the conviction that housing provides a critical foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty, Habitat has helped more than 5 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve homes since 1976. Habitat also advocates to improve access to decent and affordable shelter and supports a variety of funding models that enable families with limited resources to make needed improvements on their homes as their time and resources allow. As a nonprofit Christian housing organization, Habitat works in more than 70 countries and welcomes people of all races, religions and nationalities to partner in its mission. To learn more, donate or volunteer visit www.habitat.org.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Robert McGrath
Senior Director, Global Media Relations
+1 212 9848267

Source: CBRE

Weingarten Realty Investors to release its third quarter 2016 earnings on Thursday, October 27, 2016

HOUSTON, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE:WRI) announced today (8/30/2016) its third quarter 2016 earnings will be released after the market closes on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Senior Management will host a quarterly earnings conference call on Friday, October 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.

Event: Weingarten Realty’s Third Quarter 2016 Earnings Results

When: 10:00 AM CST, Friday, October 28, 2016

Dial#: 1.888.771.4371 / Conference ID #40193475

Listen via Webcast

This call will be webcast live at www.weingarten.com and can be accessed under the Investor Relations tab of the Company’s website. In addition, an audio archive will be available on the Company’s website shortly after the call concludes. The complete earnings release and supplemental data package will be located in the Investor Relations section of the website on the Quarterly Earnings page. For those without Internet access, the third quarter 2016 earnings release and supplemental data package will be available by mail upon request. To receive a copy, please call Investor Relations at (800) 298-9974.

About Weingarten Realty Investors

Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE:WRI) is a shopping center owner, manager and developer. At June 30, 2016, the Company owned or operated under long-term leases, either directly or through its interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, a total of 226 properties which are located in 18 states spanning the country from coast to coast. These properties represent approximately 44.7 million square feet of which our interests in these properties aggregated approximately 28.0 million square feet of leasable area. To learn more about the Company’s operations and growth strategies, please visit www.weingarten.com.

Contact:
Michelle Wiggs
(713) 866-6050
Vice President of Investor Relations

Source: Weingarten Realty Investors

Chick-fil-A launches three new breakfast items this fall

Chick-fil-A launches three new breakfast items this fall
Chick-fil-A launches three new breakfast items this fall

 

ATLANTA, Ga., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A customers in the states of New York and New Jersey, and cities of San Diego, Columbia, SC, and Washington, DC will be the first to taste three new breakfast items this fall[1]. In an effort to offer both classic customer favorites, and breakfast options with new flavors, Chick-fil-A® is testing a new Hash Brown Scramble – that can be served in either a bowl or as a burrito-  and an Egg White Grill Bowl. The same restaurants will also test a new Berry Protein Blend breakfast beverage. The new breakfast items will be available at participating restaurants during breakfast hours.

The Hash Brown Scramble is a hearty breakfast option served as a burrito or in a bowl. The Scramble includes crispy Chick-fil-A Hash Browns, scrambled eggs, a Monterey Jack cheddar cheese blend and a choice of sliced Chick-fil-A Nuggets or sausage. It is served with Jalapeño Salsa. The Hash Brown Scramble Bowl has 450 calories and 30 grams of protein.  The Hash Brown Scramble Burrito contains 650 calories and 31 grams of protein.

The Egg White Grill Bowl is a new protein-packed breakfast entrée that’s also low in calories, making it a great choice for health-conscious guests. Inspired by Chick-fil-A’s new Egg White Grill breakfast sandwich that rolled out in July, the Egg White Grill Bowl contains freshly scrambled egg whites, a Monterey Jack cheddar cheese blend and sliced grilled chicken. It is also served with Jalapeño Salsa. The Egg White Grill Bowl has 180 calories and packs in 29 grams of protein.

A great option for customers on-the-go, the new Berry Protein Blend is a substantial breakfast beverage made with chia seeds, ancient grains, mixed berries and yogurt. It’s handspun with a small portion of Chick-fil-A’s signature Icedream® and topped with Honey Brown Sugar Granola for an extra crunch. The Berry Protein Blend beverage has 340 calories and 23 grams of protein.

“More people are eating breakfast away from home, and we want to meet the needs of our guests by providing breakfast options that span a variety of nutritional needs, tastes and ingredients,” said Matt Abercrombie, senior consultant of menu development. “In addition to our classic breakfast offerings our customers know and love like our Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit or Chick-n-Minis, we’re excited to offer three new breakfast items for our customers to try and help us determine whether or not we launch them nationwide.”

In addition to the menu items that Chick-fil-A is testing in select markets, customers will also be able to order the Chicken Egg & Cheese breakfast sandwich on the newly added English muffin.

The new breakfast items will only be available in participating restaurants during the limited-time test. Chick-fil-A will evaluate customer feedback following test to determine if the new menu items will rollout nationwide in the future.

About Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a family owned and privately held restaurant company founded in 1964 by S. Truett Cathy. Devoted to serving the local communities in which its franchised restaurants operate, and known for its original chicken sandwich, Chick-fil-A serves freshly prepared food in more than 2,000 restaurants in 43 states and Washington, D.C.

Chick-fil-A system sales exceeded $6 billion in 2015, which marks 48 consecutive years of sales growth. Chick-fil-A earned a top spot in the 2015 Customer Service Hall of Fame for the second year in a row and is the only quick service restaurant to make the Customer Service Hall of Fame. The company was also the only restaurant brand named to the Top 10 “Best Companies to Work For” by 24/7 Wall Street. More information on Chick-fil-A is available on the chain’s website located at www.chick-fil-a.com.

[1] Customers are encouraged to contact their local Chick-fil-A regarding menu item availability.

Contact:

Corporate Media Hotline: (800) 404-7196

Email: cfapressroom@chick-fil-a.com

Twitter @ChickfilANews

Source: Chick-fil-A

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HMSHost celebrates grand opening of Publican Tavern at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

HMSHost celebrates grand opening of Publican Tavern at Chicago O’Hare International Airport
HMSHost celebrates grand opening of Publican Tavern at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

 

CHICAGO, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Travelers at Chicago O’Hare International Airport can now feast on food from Publican Tavern based on renowned Chicago eatery, The Publican. Global restaurateur HMSHost in partnership with One Off Hospitality Group and the Chicago Department of Aviation celebrated the grand opening event of this much anticipated restaurant today with a ribbon cutting and reception.

“Publican Tavern continues O’Hare International Airport’s tradition of being not only one of the world’s best airports, but a dining destination for travelers,” said Ginger S. Evans, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Aviation. “We are proud to offer a delicious taste of Chicago’s world-class culinary scene in a warm and inviting space, and to introduce this unique Chicago restaurant to the airport, in partnership with HMSHost.”

Publican Tavern lends the perfect backdrop for travelers seeking a quick snack before takeoff or guests with time to enjoy a leisurely breakfast, lunch or dinner. The restaurant integrates the same pioneering philosophy and approach to creating unique dishes that have led The Publican’s original Fulton Market District location to capture the minds, mouths, and stomachs of Chicago’s in-the-know restaurant-goers. With a focus on seasonality and quality sourcing, Publican Tavern’s approachable menu offers an array of sandwiches and salads, as well as a thoughtful selection of craft beer and wine. Set in an old-world influenced yet modern space, Publican Tavern’s attention to food and beverage is matched only by its warm and welcoming hospitality.

“Chicago is a great culinary city and we are proud to bring local concepts and award-winning food and drink options to O’Hare travelers,” said HMSHost President and CEO Steve Johnson. “It is a privilege for HMSHost to collaborate with the Chicago Department of Aviation and One Off Hospitality Group to bring O’Hare travelers this unique dining experience that showcases one of Chicago’s favorite dining locations.”

“We are honored to introduce the Publican Tavern to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. One Off Hospitality Group always strives to bring a certain uniqueness to each table with every new restaurant opening—that includes incredible food, service and hospitality,” said Steve Johnson, Restaurateur and Owner at One Off Hospitality Group. “To take elements of the Publican brand ethos—commitment to exceptional product prepared to showcase the farmers and fishermen’s bounty—and to translate that to an airport setting in an effort to raise the bar on airport dining is a rare opportunity and a thrilling quest that we are excited and humbled to accept.”

Travelers can savor dishes such as spicy pork rinds; avocado salad; pork shoulder chop; organic baked salmon; and the “hot” Doug Sohn made with Chicago-based Hot Dougs bratwurst, bourbon mustard, fried shallot, and Emmental cheese. For morning travelers, Publican Tavern offers breakfast delights such as a waffle with honey butter and strawberry jam; a hot smoked salmon with lemon ricotta, baby romaine, celery, and butter pickle dressing and multigrain bread; and the Publican Breakfast consisting of fried eggs, toast, breakfast potatoes, and bacon or sausage.

In true Publican fashion, travelers can also grab a side of Burton’s maple syrup-braised Publican bacon – a favorite at its Chicago West Loop location. There is also a dedicated kids menu to delight younger travelers and grab-and-go options are available for added traveler convenience.

Publican Tavern’s specially designed beverage program centers around beer, focusing on Chicago craft brewers with a nod to old world brewing traditions. The wine list compliments the beer program with heavy European influence and a selection of Midwestern offerings.

Located in O’Hare’s Terminal 3, Publican Tavern brings together old world beer hall traditions with modern contemporary design to create a space that radiates warmth and rustic elegance. Drawing influence from The Publican in the Fulton Market District, Publican Tavern features its namesake’s iconic lucent globe lights, textured brass and unglazed red brick walls. Off-white penny tiles frame the open-air kitchen with a wood-burning oven at its center surrounded by inviting walnut wood tabletops, chairs and bar stools that make for the perfect dining experience for any traveler.

ABOUT HMSHOST
Global restaurateur HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. HMSHost operates in more than 120 airports around the globe, including 44 of the 50 busiest airports in North America. The Company has annual sales in excess of $2.8 billion and employs more than 37,000 sales associates worldwide. HMSHost is a part of Autogrill Group, the world’s leading provider of food & beverage services for people on the move. With sales of around €4.3 billion in 2015, the Group operates in 31 countries and employs over 57,000 people. It manages approximately 4,200 stores in over 1,000 locations worldwide. Visit www.HMSHost.com for more information. We can also be found on Facebook at fb.com/HMSHost and on Twitter at @HMSHost

Contact:

Tel: 1-866-467-4672

Source: HMSHost

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Popeyes® announces the return of the $5 Bonafide® Big Box

ATLANTA, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Popeyes® is bringing back one of its most popular limited-time offers, the $5 Bonafide® Big Box. Offering guests their choice of two pieces of Popeyes Bonafide® chicken or three freshly prepared Handcrafted Tenders, two Signature Sides and a Buttermilk Biscuit,Popeyes $5 Bonafide Big Box is a real meal deal for only $5!

“No other offers out there can match Popeyes $5 Bonafide Big Box for taste or value,” said Hector A. Muñoz, Chief Marketing Officer – US. “We are bringing our guests a complete, Louisiana-style meal to the table the Popeyes way. And at just $5, you can’t afford to miss this offer.”

Popeyes Bonafide chicken and Handcrafted Tenders are marinated in Louisiana spices for 12 hours and then fried up fresh in Popeyes kitchens. Paired with TWO of Popeyes acclaimed Signature Sides, like Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy, Red Beans & Rice or our famous Cajun Fries, the $5 Bonafide Big Box can’t be beat.

Get it while it lasts because the $5 Bonafide Big Box won’t last long! For more information or to find a Popeyes near you, please visit us at www.popeyes.com.

About Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Founded in 1972 in New Orleans, Popeyes is a leader in the New Orleans segment of the foodservice industry and is the world’s second largest quick-service chicken concept based on the number of units. As of July 10, 2016, Popeyes had 2,594 operating restaurants in the United States, the District of Columbia, three territories, and 26 foreign countries. For more information, visit the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Web site at www.popeyes.com.

Media Contact:
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc.
Renee Kopkowski
404-459-4630
Vice President, Brand Communications
renee.kopkowski@popeyes.com

Coltrin & Associates (on behalf of Popeyes)
Jennifer Webb
212-221-1616
Jennifer_webb@coltrin.com

Source: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc.

Lenta announces the opening of its new hypermarket at Okhta Mall shopping center in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — One of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its twenty second hypermarket in St. Petersburg.

The new store is a Lenta compact format hypermarket located at 11 Magnitogorskaya str., St. Petersburg, at the Okhta Mall shopping center. The store has a total area of 9,299 sq.m, with 6,088 sq.m of selling space and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A broad product assortment of 19,000 SKUs has been selected specifically for residents of St. Petersburg and includes Lenta’s private labels and federal product ranges alongside local produce. The store has 1,200 parking spaces and 26 cash registers. The property is leased by Lenta.

The opening in St. Petersburg is Lenta’s ninth hypermarket opening in 2016 and brings the total number of Lenta stores to 148 hypermarkets in 72 cities across Russia and 42 supermarkets in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

About Lenta
Lenta is the largest hypermarket chain in Russia (in terms of selling space) and the country’s fifth largest retail chain (in terms of 2015 sales). The Company was founded in 1993 in St. Petersburg. Lenta operates 148 hypermarkets in 72 cities across Russia and 42 supermarkets in Moscow and St. Petersburg, with a total of approximately 928,953 sq.m of selling space. The average Lenta hypermarket store has selling space of approximately 6,000 sq.m. The average Lenta supermarket store has selling space of approximately 1,000 sq.m. The Company operates six owned hypermarket distribution centres.

The Company’s price-led hypermarket formats are differentiated in terms of their promotion and pricing strategies as well as their local product assortment. The Company employed approximately 38,414 people as of 31 December 20151.

The Company’s management team combines a mix of local knowledge and international expertise coupled with extensive operational experience in Russia. Lenta’s largest shareholders include TPG Capital and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, both of which are committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance. Lenta is listed on the London Stock Exchange and on the Moscow Exchange and trades under the ticker: ‘LNTA’.

A brief video summary on Lenta’s business and its Big Data initiative can be seen here.

For further information please visit www.lentainvestor.com, or contact:

Lenta
Anna Meleshina,
Public Relations & Government Affairs Director
Tel: +7 812 363 28 53
E-mail: anna.meleshina@lenta.com

Anastasia Kuznetsova,
Corporate Communications Manager
Tel: +7 (812) 336 39 97
E-mail: a.kuznetsova@lenta.com

Citigate
International Media:
David Westover and Marina Zakharova
Tel: +44 207 282 2886
E-mail: lentateam@citigatedr.co.uk

FTI Consulting
Russian Media:
Anton Karpov & Victoria Afonina
Tel: +7 495 795 06 23
E-mail: lenta@FTIconsulting.com

1 FTE (full-time equivalent). Average FTE for 2015 was 31,307 employees.

Source: Lenta

Rack Room Shoes announces Brian Burnett to succeed Terry Apple as Vice President and General Merchandise Manager

CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rack Room Shoes today (AUGUST 29, 2016 ) announced that footwear industry veteran Brian Burnett will succeed Terry Apple as Vice President and General Merchandise Manager on Thursday, Sept. 1. Apple, who currently serves as VP/GMM, will work with Burnett to ensure a seamless and orderly transition for an extended length of time.

A long time senior executive, Apple is known for a wide variety of company accomplishments that include setting new sales records for the brand, while overseeing the Mens’, Womens’, Athletics, Childrens’ and Accessories Buying Departments.

“Rack Room Shoes has accomplished more than I ever could have dreamed when I arrived 14 years ago,” said Apple. “I’m confident that this move ensures the company’s long-term success, and I look forward to working closely with Brian throughout the transition period.”

A footwear industry veteran, Burnett brings nearly 20 years of experience in strategy development, category management, merchandising and a variety of marketing skills to his new position. Previously, he served as Vice President, DMM Footwear and Socks for Denver-based Sports Authority, where he also held an earlier role as Senior Buyer – Men’s Athletic and Lifestyle Footwear.

Burnett will be responsible for the strategy behind Rack Room Shoes’ entire merchandising division. He was recently named to the 2015 SportsOneSource SGB 40 Under 40 list.

“A successful transition will allow us to maintain our positive sales momentum of the last five years,” said Mark Lardie, President and CEO of Rack Room Shoes. “Terry is my close, personal friend of 30 years and has been a beloved member of our team. With this announcement, we wish him the best and welcome Brian, his wife and two children to the Rack Room Shoes family.”

About Rack Room Shoes
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Rack Room Shoes is the family footwear retailer of choice. Known as an innovator in the shoe industry for more than 90 years, Rack Room Shoes offers a wide selection of nationally recognized and private brands of shoes for men, women and children in comfort, dress, casual and athletic categories. For more information, visit Rack Room Shoes’ website at www.rackroomshoes.com.

Media Contacts:
Kim Banks
704-953-9303
kim@fullcirclepr.com

Brenda Christmon
704-491-1850
bchristmon@rackroom.com

Source:  Rack Room Shoes

Dunkin’ Donuts announces the return of REESE’S Peanut Butter Square and favorite fall flavors

Dunkin’ Donuts announces the return of REESE’S Peanut Butter Square and favorite fall flavors
Dunkin’ Donuts announces the return of REESE’S Peanut Butter Square and favorite fall flavors

 

CANTON, MA, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts is celebrating the return of fall with a harvest of delicious donuts. Dunkin’ Donuts is once again putting the tastes of creamy chocolate and REESE’S Peanut Butter together in one tasty treat with the return of the REESE’S Peanut Butter Square. For a new sweet autumn treat, Dunkin’ Donuts fans can also enjoy favorite fall flavors of caramel and apple with the new Caramel Apple Croissant Donut.

A creative twist on the classic candy, Dunkin’ Donuts’ REESE’S Peanut Butter Square is filled with rich and creamy REESE’S peanut butter buttercreme, topped with chocolate icing and finished with an orange icing drizzle to match the colors of the traditional REESE’S Peanut Butter Cups. The Caramel Apple Croissant Donut is a glazed croissant donut with apple filling, finished with caramel icing drizzle. Both items will be available for a limited time beginning today at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants.

Dunkin’ Donuts’ prime pumpkin lineup has also returned to its restaurants nationwide today, with pumpkin flavored coffees, lattes, macchiatos, donuts, MUNCHKINS® and muffins. Dunkin’ Donuts’ entire autumn array offers one of the largest varieties of pumpkin choices of any national restaurant chain, available all day long.

In addition to classic pumpkin, Dunkin’ Donuts is offering a new way for coffee lovers to satisfy cravings for fall flavors, introducing Salted Caramel flavored coffee, lattes and macchiatos, also now available for a limited time at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants. Served hot or iced, Dunkin’ Donuts’ new Salted Caramel flavored coffees combine sweet and salty in a delicious blend for fall.

Beginning today and continuing through the end of the month, Dunkin’ Donuts also has a new, special offer making it easy for coffee lovers to enjoy an afternoon espresso beverage. From 12 PM to 6 PM each day at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide (and until closing at participating locations in the Northeast) guests can purchase a medium hot or iced espresso beverage for the special price of only $1.99. Guests can customize their latte or macchiato with any sweetened coffee flavor swirl, including seasonal flavors such as Salted Caramel or Pumpkin.

Dunkin’ Donuts’ newest breakfast sandwich selection, the Belgian Waffle Breakfast Sandwich, is available for limited time beginning today as well. The new Belgian Waffle Breakfast Sandwich features Cherrywood smoked bacon, egg and American cheese served between two thick, deep-ridged Belgian Waffles, golden brown on the outside and fluffy and light inside for a scrumptious and satisfying sandwich served any time of day. To celebrate Dunkin’ Donuts’ winning waffles, the brand has launched a new mobile game. “Savor the Flavor” Instant Scratch & Win Game features a virtual waffle-themed scratch card, giving fans a daily opportunity at winning Dunkin’ Donuts mGifts through September 30. Two lucky grand prize winners will receive one year of free Dunkin’ Donuts breakfast sandwiches. No purchase necessary, 18+ to participate. To play the game, and for official rules and additional information, visit: http://www.ddsavortheflavor.com/.

Finally, for fall brew-at-home options, Dunkin’ Donuts Pumpkin flavored K-Cup® pods and packaged Pumpkin flavored coffee are available at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants as well as online at http://shop.dunkindonuts.com. Additionally, new Pumpkin Spice flavored packaged coffee and K-Cup® pods are available at grocery stores nationwide for a limited time only.

To learn more about Dunkin’ Donuts, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DunkinDonuts), Instagram (www.instagram.com/DunkinDonuts) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/DunkinDonuts).

About Dunkin’ Donuts
Founded in 1950, Dunkin’ Donuts is America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin’ Donuts is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin’ Donuts has earned a No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for 10 years running. The company has more than 11,900 restaurants in 44 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin’ Donuts is part of the Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Dunkin’ Brands Media Relations
Phone: 781-737-5200
Email: press@dunkinbrands.com

Source: Dunkin’ Donuts

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