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Monthly Archives: August 2016

SUPERVALU to serve as grocery wholesaler and distributor to The Fresh Market

MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) and THE FRESH MARKET, INC. today announced they have reached a long-term supply agreement for SUPERVALU to serve as a grocery wholesaler and distributor to The Fresh Market. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, The Fresh Market is a specialty retailer focused on…

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X5 Retail Group strengthens its senior management team with new appointments

Moscow, 2016-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. (“X5” or the “Company”), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), today (16 August 2016) announces appointments to the senior management team. Dmitry Gimmelberg has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), with effect from 17 August. X5 Retail Group CEO Igor Shekhterman said: “Dmitry Gimmelberg has…

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New World and PAK’nSAVE launch #MissingType campaign in support of NZBS to help raise awareness of the need for blood donors

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — New World and PAK’nSAVE are pleased to be showing their support of New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) by backing their #MissingType campaign, which aims to register 10,000 new blood donors. A and O are the blood types most in demand due to the fact 85% of the population…

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PHILIPPINES: SM Megamall announces exciting new expansion beside the recently launched Mega Fashion Hall — a 50-storey office tower

PHILIPPINES: SM Megamall announces exciting new expansion beside the recently launched Mega Fashion Hall — a 50-storey office tower Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Megamall is still at the heart of a mall revolution even after 25 years since opening its doors to the public. As the third mall of retail pioneer…

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Jessica Simpson, Camuto Group and Sequential Brands Group launch performance footwear collection

Jessica Simpson, Camuto Group and Sequential Brands Group launch performance footwear collection   NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Jessica Simpson, in partnership with Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) and footwear partner, Camuto Group, launches a collection of performance footwear as part of her athleisure line, The Warm Up.  The introduction of sneakers expands upon the success…

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The Children’s Place to release its 2Q2016 financial results on Wednesday, August 17, 2016

SECAUCUS, N.J., 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Children’s Place, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLCE) today announced that in conjunction with the release of its second quarter 2016 financial results you are invited to listen to the Company’s conference call on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the webcast, visit http://investor.childrensplace.com. An archive…

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The H&M group recorded 10 percent sales increase in July 2016 compared to the same month the previous year

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The H&M group’s sales including VAT increased by 10 percent in local currencies in July 2016 compared to the same month the previous year. The total number of stores amounted to 4,105 on 31 July 2016 compared to 3,649 on 31 July 2015. Percentage sales development for the month of…

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Stein Mart updates its website powered by the Kibo eCommerce platform

DALLAS and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kibo, the world’s leading Cloud-based unified omnichannel commerce platform, and national fashion retailer Stein Mart (NASDAQ:SMRT), today (Aug. 15, 2016) announced their strategic partnership to launch Stein Mart’s updated website powered by the Kibo eCommerce platform. As part of Stein Mart’s overall omnichannel retailing strategy, the feature-rich…

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EOS Consolidated recorded successful performance in fiscal 2015/16

Hamburg, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — EOS Consolidated, which is headquartered in Hamburg, recorded a successful performance in fiscal 2015/16. Its EBT of EUR 181.4 million was well above the previous year’s result. The international debt collection company was also able to increase its sales to EUR 596.1 million. “We have achieved the best result in…

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Esprit launches its Fall/Winter 2016 campaign — #Imperfect

Esprit launches its Fall/Winter 2016 campaign — #Imperfect   Ratingen, Germany, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Esprit’s Fall/Winter 16 campaign presents a fresh interpretation of the #Imperfect narrative explored in previous seasons. Documenting the magnetic power of dance, the campaign is a natural celebration of diversity, individual expression and personal style. Shot in New York by Christian MacDonald,…

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London & Cambridge Properties to manage Govan Cross Shopping Centre in Glasgow

London, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — London & Cambridge Properties (LCP) has added a popular neighbourhood shopping centre in Glasgow to its retail portfolio after it was appointed to manage the development. LCP has taken on 21 fully occupied retail units at the 65,295 sq.ft Govan Cross Shopping Centre, which was purchased for in excess of…

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Diebold acquisition of Wincor Nixdorf AG finalized

NORTH CANTON, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) today (15 August 2016) announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Wincor Nixdorf AG through its voluntary takeover offer for all the company's ordinary shares.  The combined organization will begin operating as Diebold Nixdorf on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Offer consideration and other transaction details Under…

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NCR Corporation announces Bank of Oak Ridge and Gorham Savings Bank to deploy its Interactive Teller technology

DULUTH, Ga, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today announced that the Bank of Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge, N.C. (OTCPink:BKOR), and Gorham Savings Bank, Gorham, Maine, are the latest financial institutions to deploy NCR Interactive Teller technology, bringing NCR’s total number of interactive teller customers beyond…

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NCR Corporation to provide innovative ATM and Branch Transformation solutions to Kuwait Finance House

KUWAIT, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kuwait Finance House (KFH), announced that it has selected NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in omni-channel solutions, to replace its over 300 ATMs with the innovative NCR ATMs, in addition to upgrading the underlying infrastructure to NCR’s APTRA Connections and Branch effectiveness modeling software solution. As part of…

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The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. completes the closing of new $150 million ABL Term Loan

YORK, Pa, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) announced today (August 15, 2016) that it has successfully completed the closing of a new $150 million ABL Term Loan that matures in March 2021. The new $150 million ABL Term Loan replaces the existing $100 million A-1 Tranche of the Company's credit facility…

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust announces distribution of 11.75 cents per unit for the month of August

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) today ( Aug. 15, 2016) announced a distribution of 11.75 cents per unit for the month of August. The distribution will be payable on September 8, 2016 to unit holders of record as at August 31, 2016. About RioCan RioCan is Canada's largest…

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Lindex unveils Autumn/Winter 2016 collection

Lindex unveils Autumn/Winter 2016 collection   Gothenburg, Sweden, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lindex Autumn 2016 lookbook presents a strong and conceptual collection inspired by soft femininity and classic sharp 60’s details and silhouettes. “For autumn 2016, we have focused on different types of silhouettes to create strong and contemporary looks. The A-line and ankle length pieces are…

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Kroger announces new health and wellness campaign with The Little Clinic and Feeding America®

CINCINNATI, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced a new health and wellness campaign in partnership with The Little Clinic and Feeding America®, the nation's largest domestic hunger relief organization. From August 15, 2016 through April 1, 2017 Kroger will donate one meal through the Feeding America network of food…

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Starbucks announces the expansion of its York, Pa. distribution center

Starbucks announces the expansion of its York, Pa. distribution center   YORK, PA., 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The York Distribution Center expansion will increase Starbucks distribution capacity by 35 percent and will support the company’s deliveries to more than 3,000 Starbucks® stores across the Northeastern United States and parts of Canada and Europe. The distribution center is…

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Nordstrom announces new Nordstrom Rack store at South Edmonton Common in Edmonton, Alberta to open in fall 2018

SEATTLE, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at South Edmonton Common in Edmonton, Alberta. The approximately 35,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in fall 2018. The property is owned and managed by Cameron Corporation and CREIT. The store will be located in south Edmonton, directly…

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Ulta Beauty to host 2Q2016 results conference call on August 25, 2016

BOLINGBROOK, Ill, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) today announced that the Company will conduct a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2016 results on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 4:00 p.m. Central Time. A press release detailing the Company’s second quarter 2016 results will be…

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Equity One, Inc. declares cash dividend of $0.22 per share

New York, NY, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Equity One, Inc. (NYSE:EQY), an owner, developer, and operator of shopping centers, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per share of its common stock for the quarter ending September 30, 2016, payable on September 30, 2016 to stockholders of…

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John Lewis launches new initiative ‘Locally Made’ to enhance its support of local UK suppliers and manufacturers

London, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis has today ( 14 August 2016) announced 'Locally Made', a new initiative to enhance its support of local UK suppliers and manufacturers. The project will see the retailer bring together locally designed and made products from across the country in a dedicated area in its shops. The project will…

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The Michaels Companies, Inc. to report second quarter results on August 25, 2016

IRVING, Texas, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Michaels Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIK) today announced that it will report second quarter results on Thursday, August 25, 2016, before the opening of financial markets. In connection with the announcement, the Company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. CT on Thursday, August 25, 2016, to discuss…

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Federated Co-operatives Limited announces the appointment of Tony Van Burgsteden as Vice President Finance

Saskatoon, SK, Canada , 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chief Executive Officer Scott Banda is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Van Burgsteden as Federated Co-operatives Limited’s (FCL) Vice-President Finance, effective October 3, 2016. Tony presently is FCL’s Associate Vice-President, Controls and Reporting, a position he has held since joining FCL in April 2015. He also presently…

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Auntie Anne’s® takes over from independent franchisee and reinstating all employees of Dickson, Tennessee, Store

LANCASTER, Pa., 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s ®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, today announced plans to take ownership of, and operate, the Dickson, Tennessee, Auntie Anne’s location, effective Friday, August 12. Earlier this week, an employee at the franchise location in Dickson made an accusation of discrimination against a potential franchisee of…

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CarMax now accepting applications for its new store in Daytona scheduled to open in October 2016

RICHMOND, Virginia, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently hiring more than 40 employees for the company’s new store in Daytona. The store, scheduled to open in October 2016, is located at 800 N. Tomoka Farms Road and is CarMax’s 17th store in Florida. CarMax…

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Gap Inc. declares quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share

SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that its board of directors authorized a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share payable on or after October 26, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 5, 2016. About Gap Inc. Gap Inc. is a leading global retailer offering clothing,…

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Whole Foods Market stores in Canada launch Apple Pay

AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market stores in Canada are now offering Apple Pay, a service that enables shoppers to make mobile payments with an iPhone. “Our customers are going to love the convenience of Apple Pay, which will bring a faster, easier, more secure and private way to make purchases at…

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Whole Foods Market now accepting applications for its future store in Fort Worth, Texas opening on Oct. 12

FORT WORTH, Texas, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will open in Fort Worth, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 12, anchoring the Waterside development at 3720 Vision Drive. The 45,000-square-foot store will be the company’s first Fort Worth location and its 13th in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and will employ approximately 120 team members. The…

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