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Daily Archives: October 22, 2016

Starbucks will be the first retailer in Canada to offer Nitro Cold Brew at scale

Starbucks will be the first retailer in Canada to offer Nitro Cold Brew at scale   Canada, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Canada has announced that Brookfield Place in Toronto is the first location to launch Nitro Cold Brew, with more locations to come across Canada over the next several months. Following the roll out, Starbucks will…

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Fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom opens new store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto

SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) opened the doors to its new store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre today (Oct. 21, 2016), making it the company's second location in Toronto since opening at CF Toronto Eaton Centre last month. The new 199,000 square-foot, three-level store offers a curated…

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Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Stefano Pessina on Q4 and FY 2016: We have continued to make good progress

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today (20 October 2016) announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 that ended 31 August 2016. Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Stefano Pessina said, “We have continued to make good progress in putting in place the building blocks for…

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Sam Wong to become new senior director of franchise sales and development SONIC® Drive-In

OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Oct 21, 2016) SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, announced the hiring of Sam Wong, new senior director of franchise sales and development. Wong will work with the existing franchise sales team to further accelerate the expansion momentum of the SONIC brand, bringing…

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Drive-in restaurants Sonic Corp increased its authorization under the share repurchase program by $40 million

OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ:SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today (Oct 20, 2016) announced that its Board of Directors has increased its authorization under the share repurchase program by $40 million. The additional authorization allows for up to $195 million of common stock to be repurchased through August 31, 2017. In…

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KENZO x H&M made its runway debut at Pier 36 in New York

KENZO x H&M made its runway debut at Pier 36 in New York   STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last night (20 OCT, 2016) at Pier 36 in New York, KENZO x H&M made its runway debut with a spectacular show directed by fashion legend Jean-Paul Goude. Guests were invited to experience the uniquely…

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Macerich declared 4.4% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $.71 per share of common stock

SANTA MONICA, Calif., 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of The Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) declared a 4.4% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $.71 per share of common stock.  The dividend is payable on December 2, 2016 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 11,…

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Vanderhoof Co-op among the country’s best retailers at the 2016 Outstanding Retailer Awards

Vanderhoof Co-op among the country’s best retailers at the 2016 Outstanding Retailer Awards   Saskatoon, SK, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — A growing business and a commitment to community has placed Vanderhoof Co-op among the country’s best retailers. The retail co-op received the award for the Best Building Supply/Home Centre over 15,000 square feet at the 2016 Outstanding…

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to make Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed doughnuts for National Pumpkin Day

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to make Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed doughnuts for National Pumpkin Day   WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Get ready for a one-day-only pumpkin takeover! Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today (October 21, 2016) announced it will celebrate National Pumpkin Day on Oct. 26 by making Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed doughnuts. This delicious twist on a…

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Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide to help senior customers with 2016 Medicare Part D Enrollment

Camp Hill, Pa., 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Now (Oct. 21, 2016) through Dec. 7, 2016, Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide are providing senior customers with free resources to help select the right prescription drug plan (PDP) or update their existing coverage during the annual Medicare Part D enrollment period. Customers can use Rite Aid's dedicated…

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Meijer Simply Give Program generated $2.5 million for Midwest food pantries

Meijer Simply Give Program generated $2.5 million for Midwest food pantries   GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer Simply Give program set a fall record with $2.5 million for food pantries throughout the Midwest, making it the most successful fall campaign in the program’s history. Meijer customers donated more than $913,000 during the fall…

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REWE Group sich zu den zukünftigen Perspektiven von Kaiser’s Tengelmann Mitarbeitern geäußert

Koln, Deutschland, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — REWE Group Vorstandsvorsitzender Alain Caparros und Gesamtbetriebsratsvorsitzender Andreas Ratzmann haben sich heute zu den zukünftigen Perspektiven von Kaiser’s Tengelmann Mitarbeitern geäußert. Ich stehe weiterhin zu meinem Vorschlag, dass ein Mediator den Versuch unternehmen sollte, eine faire und einvernehmliche Lösung für die Zukunft der Kaiser’s Tengelmann Supermärkte zu finden.…

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Steigerte die genossenschaftliche REWE Group die Anzahl der Auszubildenden um 2,1 Prozent von 8.000 auf 8.168

Koln, Deutschland, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Als einer der führenden Handels- und Touristikkonzerne in Deutschland und Europa übernimmt die REWE Group Verantwortung im Hinblick auf die Ausbildung junger Menschen. Im Vergleich zum Vorjahr (Stichtag: 30.09.) steigerte die genossenschaftliche Unternehmensgruppe die Anzahl der Auszubildenden um 2,1 Prozent von 8.000 auf 8.168 (Stichtag: 30.09.2016). Im Laufe…

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Vermarktungsaktion in REWE- und PENNY-Filialen von Äpfeln mit Frostringen

Koln, Deutschland, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die REWE Group engagiert sich seit Jahren gegen Food Waste. Dazu gehört auch, Obst und Gemüse zu vermarkten, das qualitativ einwandfrei ist, aber zum Bespiel Schönheitsfehler an der Schale hat. Dies ist bei den Jonagold-Äpfeln der Fall, die von Montag (24.10.) bis Samstag (29.10.) in den bundesweit…

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Paradies Lagardère opens 2 new concepts near Austin–Bergstrom International Airport’s (AUS) Gate 18

ATLANTA, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère, the travel retail and restaurateur leader in North America, opened two new concepts near Austin–Bergstrom International Airport’s (AUS) Gate 18. ThunderCloud Subs and Ruta Maya are beloved local brands that will introduce a bit of Austin’s flavor and culture to visitors at the city’s airport. The restaurant and…

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Foodstuffs environmental sustainability efforts recognised by WasteMINZ Awards for Excellence

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kiwi-owned supermarket operator Foodstuffs has again had its environmental sustainability efforts recognised, this time by the waste management industry’s WasteMINZ Awards for Excellence. Foodstuffs, in partnership with its waste services provider EnviroNZ, won the award for “Best project or initiative in the commercial or public sectors”, for…

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1,319 entries in the New World Wine Awards this year

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 2016 New World Wine Awards Top 50 wines are more popular than ever with several already close to selling out just 10 days since the results were announced. Jim Harré, chair of the independent expert judging panel, says each wine entered in the competition must have…

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Unilever, hypermart to build better world for children through the 2nd campaign of BrightFuture

Lippo Village, Tangerang, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — A good future for the next generations is important to be prepared from an early age of the children in Indonesia and around the world. Recognizing the importance of this issue, Unilever re-invite hypermart in a collaboration to build a better world for children through the 2nd…

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Hy-Vee stores in Iowa and Nebraska host Hy-Vee Heroes Game Replica Trophy Tour

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — When the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers meet in Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 25 for the sixth annual Hy-Vee Heroes Game, there will be more than bragging rights at stake. The game will determine which team takes home the coveted Hy-Vee Heroes Game trophy, which…

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TV personality Ree Drummond to unveil new items from her Pioneer Woman cookware collection on QVC on Oct 23

WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Country cooking comes to QVC. New York Times best-selling author, award-winning blogger and television personality Ree Drummond is scheduled to unveil new items from her Pioneer Woman cookware collection on QVC Sunday, October 23 at 10 AM (ET) during “Kitchen Unlimited with Carolyn” and at 12 PM…

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PetSmart® invited Pet Manny the Frenchie for special “sneak peak” of the newest holiday toys

PHOENIX, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — In addition to being one of the most adorable pets on social media, Manny the Frenchie loves a good gift exchange, especially when it comes to the holidays, so PetSmart® invited him to a special “sneak peak” of the newest holiday toys, treats and apparel before the collection hits…

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swimsuitsforall launches new line of plus size activewear that goes from land to water

swimsuitsforall launches new line of plus size activewear that goes from land to water   NEW YORK, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — swimsuitsforall, a leading online retailer of women's swimwear, is helping women of all sizes solve the problem of what to wear to the gym with its Gym to Swim Swimwear, a new line of plus…

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GameStop launches donation campaign to help support our veterans and their families

GRAPEVINE, TX, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop, a global family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, announced today a partnership with The Call of Duty Endowment (the Endowment) and Snowball Express to raise funds to help support U.S. military veterans and the children and families of America's…

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Lenta announces 3Q 2016 consolidated sales and operating results

St-Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta Ltd, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA / “Lenta” or the “Company”) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the Company’s consolidated sales and operating results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2016. To view the full press release, please click here. 3Q 2016 Operating Highlights: …

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Kroger to hold its investor conference on November 2, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio

CINCINNATI, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) will host an investor conference on November 2, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The following Kroger executives will address investors:  Rodney McMullen, chairman and chief executive officer Mike Schlotman, executive vice president and chief financial officer Mike Donnelley, executive vice president of merchandising …

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Diebold Nixdorf to launch its connected commerce solutions at Money20/20, Oct. 23-26, Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf will be demonstrating its transformative connected commerce solutions at Money20/20, the largest global event focused on payments and financial services innovation, Oct. 23-26 in Las Vegas. In booth #2635, Diebold Nixdorf's innovative solutions come together to provide a 360 degree view of the future of consumer…

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Baskin-Robbins celebrates Halloween with $1.31 scoops on October 31

CANTON, Mass., 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins is treating guests to a sweet deal on their favorite ice cream flavor on Monday, October 31st. On Halloween at participating Baskin-Robbins shops nationwide, guests can enjoy all regular and kid-sized ice cream scoops for just $1.31.* Guests can treat themselves to this special “Celebrate 31” deal…

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Lindex launches new ‘Even Better Denim’ styles made out of more sustainable cotton

Lindex launches new ‘Even Better Denim’ styles made out of more sustainable cotton   Sweden, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lindex launch their new ‘Even Better Denim’ styles containing post-consumer recycled cotton. The styles represent a new step in Lindex journey towards even more sustainable denim and closing the loop. Lindex new ‘Even Better Denim’ styles in their…

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Office Depot to announce 3Q FY2016 results on Wednesday, November 2, 2016

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions, will announce fiscal third quarter 2016 results before market open on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. A conference call to discuss the results will be held that day at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen…

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Staples expands services with the introduction of its licensing program

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & JERSEY CITY, N.J., 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS) has announced that it will be expanding its brand into a range of solutions-oriented services and products via licensing agreements. The first agreement is with GRM for Staples Records and Cloud Management™, a new solution designed to help businesses of any…

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