SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Oct. 5, 2016) introduced Prime Reading, a new reading benefit for U.S. Prime members. Prime members can now enjoy unlimited reading from a rotating selection of books, magazines, comics and more – at no additional cost. Prime Reading joins the growing list of all-you-can-eat benefits for Prime…
Milan , 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today ( October 3, 2016), Luxottica Group and Intel announced the launch of Radar PaceTM, a smart eyewear featuring a real-time voice activated coaching system. Seeking to redefine the way athletes train, Radar Pace is the result of years of research and development between Luxottica’s Oakley brand…
Arteixo, Spain, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Inditex is launching its e-commerce platform in Turkey today, Wednesday, 5 October, with the inauguration of its online Zara store, accessible at www.zara.com/tr and from the chain's app (configured for IOS and Android). The rest of the Inditex Group's retail concepts with stores in Turkey (Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti,…
Paris, Amsterdam, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — In order to pursue new professional opportunities, José Luis Duran has informed Unibail-Rodamco of his decision to resign as Supervisory Board member effective October 4, 2016.
Mr Duran has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Unibail-Rodamco since April 27, 2011.
“I have had the pleasure and the privilege…
Los Angeles, California, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Forever 21, one of the most recognized and largest fashion retailers in the world, continues their support of Breast Cancer Awareness month by partnering with global non-profit organization The Keep A Breast Foundation on a limited-edition women’s capsule collection for a third consecutive year.
One dollar from…
Red Button Vintage Creamery Ice Cream wins the 2016 Store Brand Packaging Gold award
Salt Lake City, UT, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Red Button Vintage Creamery Ice Cream is getting national attention. Associated Food Stores’ exclusive, premium ice cream brand recently received the 2016 Store Brand Packaging Gold award in the Frozen and Refrigerated category…
MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — A funding boost is on the cards for community groups in Upton upon Severn as the new-look Co-op re-launches following a major investment.
The revamped store, located in Old Street, re-launches on Friday, 7 October, and will unveil the community retailer’s unique new Membership scheme. Co-op members receive a…
MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — A funding boost is on the cards for community groups in the Wellingborough area as the new-look Finedon Co-op re-launches following a major investment.
The revamped store, located in Wellingborough Road, relaunches on Monday, 10 October, and will unveil the community retailer’s unique new Membership scheme.
Co-op members receive a…
BRANDE, Denmark, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The United Nations High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment recently published a report calling on everyone to place women’s economic empowerment at the centre of the global agenda and lay out commitments to specific actions and interventions.
McKinsey Global Institute estimates that if women in every country were…
ROANOKE, Va., 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced it has appointed Thomas (Tom) Okray as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective October 31, 2016. As part of the previously announced orderly…
PHOENIX, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — According to the National Weather Service, Hurricane Matthew roared ashore Haiti yesterday ( Oct. 5, 2016 ) as a Category Four Storm, putting the U.S. on alert for heavy rainfall and potential flooding along the East Coast. PetSmart and PetSmart Charities™ offer tips to help pet owners keep their…
FORT LEE, Va., 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Robin Schmidt, the Defense Commissary Agency's Zone 24 manager, has been assigned as director of DeCA's Washington Office, effective Oct. 16, agency officials announced.
Schmidt succeeds Thomas C. Owens, who has been reassigned as special assistant to the DeCA director, but will also serve as communications lead…
Local resident Casey Meadows named franchise owner of Montana’s first Chick-fil-A restaurant
KALISPELL, Mont., 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Local resident and entrepreneur Casey Meadows has been named franchise owner of Montana’s first Chick-fil-A restaurant. With the restaurant slated to open for business Nov. 17, hiring for approximately 120 full- and part-time team members has begun…
Project Runway's Sink or Swim episode to use digital roll-to-roll printing system Kornit Allegro
ROSH-HA`AYIN, Israel, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kornit Digital, (NASDAQ:KRNT), a worldwide market leader in textile printing technology, has announced that its digital roll-to-roll printing system, the Kornit Allegro, will play a critical role in the next episode of Lifetime’s Emmy®-nominated Project…
Helsinki, Finland, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — According to the decision of Stockmann's Annual General Meeting, the Nomination Board consists of representatives of the four shareholders holding largest voting power, as registered in Stockmann's shareholder register as of 1 September 2016 along with the Chairman of the Board of Directors as an expert member.
The Nomination…
SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) will host a conference call to discuss the company’s financial results for the third quarter ended August 28, 2016. The call will be held on Tuesday, October 11, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and will be hosted by…
MAHWAH, N.J., 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — After more than six months of extensive planning, ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ:ASNA) (the “Company”) today (Oct. 4, 2016) begins the execution phase of its major enterprise transformation plan. In addition to the ongoing implementation of its $235 million cost-savings initiative associated with its integration of ANN INC.,…
TORONTO, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA), which represents more than 300 credit unions and caisses populaires outside of Quebec, is partnering with Diebold Nixdorf to transform the financial self-service landscape for its members. More than 1,200 Diebold Nixdorf automated teller machines (ATMs) with supporting software and maintenance services…
Baskin-Robbins celebrates Halloween with lineup of festive frozen treats including new ice cream cake, Polar Pizza
CANTON, Mass., 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is lifting spirits in a deliciously cool way to celebrate Halloween all month long with a lineup of festive frozen treats including a…
MANILA, Philippines, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (October 4, 2016) unveiled a new suite of integrated CxBanking solutions to help financial institutions in the Philippines improve speed of service, reduce downtime and enhance customer experience.
“Banks are under enormous pressure to innovate as customers demand…
London, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new Pixel, Phone by Google is now available to pre-order at Carphone Warehouse in stores nationwide and online. As exclusive retail partner, Carphone Warehouse is the only place to offer Pixel across iD Mobile and all major networks2, and on the widest range of tariffs. Pay monthly…
United Kingdom, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR UK is expanding and revamping its evening meals range this October, while inspiring shoppers with the launch of an evening meal campaign.
In October, SPAR UK is launching three new ready meals reflecting dishes from popular restaurants and pubs, to keep the range modern and relevant.
The additions…
Russia, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Russia Partner, SPAR Kaliningrad, has opened a new Distribution Centre (DC) of 12,500 m2 in size, with the capacity to deliver to the growing network of SPAR stores in Russia.
The DC has been specifically developed to supply SPAR and EUROSPAR Supermarkets with dry groceries, chilled produce such…
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — As of 20th September, shoppers in Austria now have an additional purchasing solution - the online INTERSPAR store, interspar.at, which features the largest food range available in the Austrian market.
Vienna shoppers first to benefit
To start with, the online store has been launched in Vienna before extending…
Varennes, Quebec, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. (the "Jean Coutu Group" or "Corporation") and its affiliated pharmacist owners have launched a flu shot awareness campaign. Under the theme "Protect Your Health and That of Your Loved Ones," the campaign aims to support the public health effort for flu prevention.…
SALT LAKE CIT, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — t0 announced that it is one of 18 companies chosen to exhibit in the 2016 Innovators Pavilion at the Futures Industry Association’s (FIA) Futures and Options Expo in Chicago on Oct. 18-20. Innovators Pavilion showcases startup companies providing forward-thinking solutions for the futures, options and cleared swaps…
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced a donation of more than $1.5 million over three years to the Milwaukee Art Museum. Funding for the donation is made possible by the Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program, which throughout the year sells children’s books and toys with 100 percent of the…
Modesto, Calif., 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Del Monte Foods, Inc. voluntarily recalling DM Light Slices Yellow Cling Peaches that contain DM Fruit Cocktail with Heavy Syrup. The product is being recalled because some cans may contain labelling errors.
Product Name
UPC
Size
Lot
Best By
DM Light Slices Yellow Cling Peaches with DM Fruit Cocktail with Heavy Syrup
2400016719
15 oz.
522701FMAF1459
522701SRRF1459
08…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) today (Oct. 04, 2016) announced the opening of its restaurant in La Jolla, California. The new BJ’s Restaurant opened on Monday, October 3, 2016, on Villa La Jolla Drive at the Shops of La Jolla. The restaurant is approximately 5,500 square feet with a…
Batavia, Ill., 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dedicated to understanding the needs of its customers, ALDI released new survey results today (October 4, 2016) revealing just how much parents spend each month to provide the very best for their little ones. The responses were telling, with almost half of parents indicating that they spend more…