Both Ahold and Delhaize Group report strong Q2 results; combined Q3 results to be published on November 17
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize today (August 25, 2016) published Ahold's second-quarter and half-year report for the period ended July 17, 2016, and, as an appendix, Delhaize Group's summarized second-quarter and half-year report…
Saskatoon, SK, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — A lot can happen through co-operation.
Following the devastating wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alta., local Co-ops across Western Canada — along with their members and customers — teamed up to contribute more than $816,000 in support of the relief efforts.
In total, 55 local Co-ops from B.C. to Manitoba pitched…
COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with L Brands' sales release, you are invited to listen to a pre-recorded broadcast of the August Sales report. The broadcast will be available on the Internet on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 a.m. ET.
What: L Brands August Sales Report
When: 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, Sept.…
ROCHESTER, N.Y., 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets customers in Maryland and Virginia donated 109,968 pounds of food during a two-week “Fill the Bus” food drive to support local food banks’ increased summer needs. From Sunday, June 19 through Saturday, July 3 customers were invited to help “Fill the Bus” by donating non-perishable…
CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Rite Aid Foundation announced today an additional $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross Louisiana Capital Area to help with ongoing flood relief efforts across the greater Baton Rouge area. The donation will be used to provide 11,000 comfort kits, containing personal hygiene products and snacks,…
MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — At Target, we believe diversity and inclusivity make teams and Target better. We work to create a diverse and inclusive working environment and cultivate an inclusive guest experience, building a better Target for our team members and guests – and a better society for all.
Target is honored to sign…
Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Philippines, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM), one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines, is committed to expand outside of Metro Manila where huge potential for growth is apparent.
In particular, Visayas and Mindanao contributed 26.9% to total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2014 based on most…
Watsons Hong Kong won HKMA Quality Award 2016 - Certificate of Excellence
HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Watsons Hong Kong is greatly honored to have won the HKMA Quality Award 2016 – Certificate of Excellence. This was truly a team effort and it brought together people from across our business to really focus on…
Chick-fil-A selected entrepreneur Blake Dennard as the local franchise owner of its restaurant at the Somerset Collection in Troy
TROY, Mich., 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected entrepreneur Blake Dennard as the local franchise owner of one of its first Chick-fil-A restaurants in Michigan – Chick-fil-A at the Somerset Collection in Troy.
With…
Chick-fil-A selected Michigan native Kate McNerney as the local franchise owner of one of its first restaurants in Michigan
LANSING, Mich., 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Michigan native Kate McNerney as the local franchise owner of one of its first Chick-fil-A restaurants in Michigan – Chick-fil-A at Lansing.
With the restaurant under construction…
PHOENIX, AZ, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart, Inc. (the “Company”) plans to make its second quarter 2016 results available on the Company’s secure website on Thursday, September 8, 2016. The Company will also hold an investor conference call to review its results for the second quarter 2016 on Friday, September 9, 2016. The results…
Mathews. NC, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ —
What: Titan Farms recently hosted its fourth annual Peaches with a Purpose campaign throughout Harris Teeter stores in North Carolina. The peach grower founded the program to support local food banks. Titan Farms and Harris Teeter will donate to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina a percentage of the…
Matthews. NC, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ —
What: Titan Farms’ recently hosted its fourth annual Peaches with a Purpose campaign throughout Harris Teeter stores in North Carolina. The peach grower founded the program to support local food banks. Titan Farms and Harris Teeter will donate to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina a…
Milan, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Total net revenues of €1.6bn, (-13% at constant FX compared with 2015). The decline was focused in the retail channel while wholesale was stable thanks to an initial positive contribution from recent partnerships with international e-tailers; good progress from royalties driven by the success of the new fragrances.
EBITDA…
GRAPEVINE, TX, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), a global family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, today (08/25/16) reported sales and earnings for the second quarter ended July 30, 2016.
The following table summarizes the second quarter results for fiscal 2016 and 2015 ($ in…
Steve Pell appointed new asset manager to boost London & Cambridge Properties' retail team a
London, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — London & Cambridge Properties (LCP), the leading West Midlands-based investment and property management company, has appointed a new asset manager to boost its retail team.
Steve Pell returns to the Midlands after a year working in…
New Belgian Waffle Breakfast Sandwich at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide
CANTON, MA, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, August 24, is National Waffle Day, and what better day for Dunkin’ Donuts to unveil its newest breakfast sandwich selection, the Belgian Waffle Breakfast Sandwich. Arriving at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide on Monday, August 29, the new Belgian…
WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — WFSP Foods LLC, a Decatur, Ala. establishment, is recalling approximately 18,672 pounds of pork and chicken sausage products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Aug 26, 2016). The products contain milk, a known allergen which is…
WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sentry Foods, a Tucker, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 21,570 pounds of frozen chicken entrées that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically glass or hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Aug 25, 2016).
The frozen chicken entrée items were produced…
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Who knew throwing ice cream at customers would actually make them smile? Ice Cream crew members at Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery/international/index.html.com) have been doing just that. Add in a little song and dance and you’ve got the Cold Stone Creamery recipe for happiness.
When customers walk into a Cold…
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — In honor of Women’s Equality Day, commemorating the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote, Staples(NASDAQ: SPLS) is showing its committed to doing its part to end the gender wage gap and advancing women in the workplace by becoming the biggest retailer to join a consortium of…
Carrefour and Edenred launch Carrefour Ticket Xpress® in Taiwan
Taiwan, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Aiming at Taiwan’s blooming mobile commerce, Carrefour and Edenred jointly launched Carrefour Ticket Xpress® in Taiwan, the very first digital voucher service of Carrefour group worldwide. With Carrefour Taiwan’s huge customer base and the wide adoption by local partners including major…
Carrefour launches sustainable farming platform in partnership with Agrotools to monitor fresh beef purchases
Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The system will monitor all purchases of fresh beef destined for national consumption. It will limit the social and environmental risks in the supply chain.
The announcement was made at an event named "Dialogues on sustainable…
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) announced today (Aug. 26, 2016) that it has successfully completed its issuance of $250 million principal amount of Series X senior unsecured debentures (the "Debentures"). The agency syndicate was co-led by RBC Capital Markets, TD Securities and BMO Capital Markets. The…
Carrefour calls for applications for the Food Waste Challenge
Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour, a partner in the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit in Paris, is launching a call for applications from innovative businesses and startups that have developed solutions to help combat food waste: the Food Waste Challenge.
The initiatives proposed may be applicable…
Amazon launches car research destination and automotive community Amazon Vehicles
SEATTLE, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Aug. 25, 2016) announced Amazon Vehicles, a car research destination and automotive community that makes it easy for customers to get the information they need when shopping for vehicles, parts, and accessories. With Amazon Vehicles, customers can now…
SEATTLE, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today (Aug. 25, 2016) announced plans to open its eighth Texas fulfillment center in Coppell. Amazon currently employs more than 10,000 full-time hourly associates at its five current Texas fulfillment centers and plans to create hundreds more full-time positions at this second Coppell location. Elsewhere in…
CINCINNATI, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The board of directors of Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) today (Aug. 26, 2016) declared a regular quarterly dividend of 37.75 cents per share on Macy's common stock, payable Oct. 3, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Sep. 15, 2016.
Macy’s, Inc., with corporate offices in Cincinnati…
CINCINNATI, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) will host a conference call with investors on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 10 a.m. (ET) to discuss financial results for the second quarter 2016.
The presentation will be broadcast online at ir.kroger.com. Click on "Quarterly Results" to access the event. An on-demand replay of…
Seattle, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks is rolling out Starbucks® FoodShare, a program to donate ready-to-eat meals to food banks from its U.S. company-operated stores, two years ahead of schedule.
When announcing the program in March, the company planned to complete the rollout of the program across its 7,600 company-operated stores by 2021. Now the company is…