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Daily Archives: November 3, 2016

Shopify announces appointment of Gail Goodman to its board of directors

Ottawa, Canada, 2016-Nov-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP)(TSX:SHOP) (“Shopify”) today (November 2, 2016) announced that Gail Goodman has been appointed to its board of directors, effective today. Gail will serve on Shopify’s Audit and Compensation Committees. Gail is the former Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of Constant Contact, a software company providing small businesses…

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Starbucks partners with True Patriot Love on veteran reintegration networking and employment program

Starbucks partners with True Patriot Love on veteran reintegration networking and employment program   TORONTO, 2016-Nov-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Canada and True Patriot Love Foundation (TPL) have announced a new collaboration that will help support veterans’ reintegration to civilian life by accessing resources to secure future employment. Each year, 5,000 men and women exit the Canadian Armed…

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Starbucks adds Spiced Sweet Cream Nariño 70 Cold Brew to its holiday beverage lineup

Starbucks adds Spiced Sweet Cream Nariño 70 Cold Brew to its holiday beverage lineup   Seattle, 2016-Nov-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — For generations, mulling spices have long been a part of the holiday season, with the aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg filling the air as they simmer on stovetops. This holiday, Starbucks is offering a cool twist on…

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Carrefour Poland expands its online offering to include food products

Poland, 2016-Nov-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — The range of goods available for purchase online at www.ecarrefour.pl has been expanded to include food products. eCarrefour.pl currently stocks some 12,000 fast moving consumer goods. Launched 12 months ago, eCarrefour.pl initially only sold non-food products, but now features a range of food products as well. For the time…

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Amazon launches new app Rapids that offers hundreds of illustrated short stories to readers 7-12

New App Features Fun, Engaging Short Stories Told in a Unique Chat Style Amazon Rapids Offers Readers Ages 7-12 Hundreds of Illustrated, Original Stories with Dozens More Added Monthly SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Nov. 2, 2016), Amazon announced a new app that offers a playful approach to children’s reading. Amazon Rapids…

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Macy’s brings back its cherished letter writing program the 9th annual Believe campaign to benefit Make-A-Wish

Macy’s brings back its cherished letter writing program the 9th annual Believe campaign to benefit Make-A-Wish   This season, Macy’s and Make-A-Wish celebrate $100 million raised over 13 years NEW YORK, 2016-Nov-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s ninth annual Believe campaign launches this week with the return of its cherished letter writing program to benefit Make-A-Wish. From the…

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BJ’s Restaurant invites retired and active duty military for a free meal on Veterans Day

Members of the Armed Forces are invited to savor time with family and friends over award-winning beers on November 11, including a free entrée offer and $5 beers from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2016-Nov-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Veterans Day, BJ’s Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) invites all active-duty and retired military to…

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Smart & Final celebrates its 145 years of service with sweepstakes to give away SmartCash Gift Card and 2016 Smart Car

LOS ANGELES, 2016-Nov-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Smart & Final, a value-oriented food and everyday staples retailer for household and business customers, will celebrate 145 years as a provider to the communities it serves with a sweepstakes to award a 2016 Smart Car to one lucky winner. To show its appreciation in every neighborhood Smart…

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The TJX Companies, Inc. to release its third quarter FY2017 sales and earnings results on November 15, 2016

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-Nov-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) today (Nov. 1, 201) announced that it plans to release its third quarter Fiscal 2017 sales and earnings results on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, before 9:30 a.m. ET. At 11:00 a.m. ET that day, Ernie Herrman, TJX’s Chief Executive Officer and President, will…

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Kohl’s kicks off Black Friday five day savings event on November 21

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) will be the First Place to Stop and Best Place to Shop for Black Friday deals this year, offering customers exclusive savings opportunities they won’t find anywhere else on the most exciting products and brands of the season. The five day savings event…

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Schilling Cider and Bartell Drugs to host Blueberry Cobbler launch party on Friday, November 4th

SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — BLUEBERRY COBBLER KICKOFF PARTY Schilling Cider and Bartell Drugs will be hosting a Blueberry Cobbler kick off party Friday, November 4th from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at the Schilling Cider House, 708 N.34th St Seattle, WA. The event is open to the public, 21 and older. Outside food is welcome and…

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Office Depot Small Business Index reveals primary holiday season concerns for SMBs owners

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2016-Nov-03 — /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, released the results of its latest Small Business Index which found that the primary holiday season concerns for small and mid-sized business owners (SMBs) are…

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SPAR UK wins big at 2016 Retail Industry Awards, the Forecourt Trader of Year Awards and the Wholesale Quality Awards

There have been a spate of awards for SPAR UK recently, with amongst others, prizes being won at the 2016 Retail Industry Awards, the Forecourt Trader of Year Awards and the Wholesale Quality Awards. United Kingdom, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — For more than 20 years, the Retail Industry Awards have become firmly established as…

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DESPAR Nordest fundraising campaign collected more than €328,000 for earthquake relief fund in Italy

SPAR Italy customers in the regions of Trentino, Veneto, Friuli Venezia-Giulia and Emilia Romagna (North-East Italy) showed great generosity during the fundraising campaign promoted by DESPAR Nordest in the aftermath of the earthquake that devastated several municipalities in Central Italy in August. Italy, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The instore fundraising, which ended on 2…

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Sheetz again named one of the country’s Best Workplaces in Retail by Great Place to Work® and Fortune

ALTOONA, Pa., 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — We are proud to announce that Sheetz has once again been named one of the country's Best Workplaces in Retail by consulting firm Great Place to Work® and Fortune. Sheetz came in ninth on the list this year, following its Top 10 ranking in this category last…

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CVS Health announces CVS Caremark URAC accreditations in Health Call Center

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) announced today (Nov. 2, 2016) that pharmacy benefits manager CVS Caremark has earned URAC accreditations in Health Call Center for its Pharmacy Advisor counseling program as well as in Pharmacy Benefit Management and Drug Therapy Management. By achieving this status, CVS Health has demonstrated…

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Calvin Klein, Inc. Chief Marketing Officer Melisa Goldie to leave the company

NEW YORK, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], today (Nov. 2, 2016) announced that Melisa Goldie, Chief Marketing Officer has decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities. Ms. Goldie’s responsibilities will be handled by her existing direct reports. Steve Shiffman, CEO of Calvin…

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Staples launches new student loan repayment plan to help associates with student debt

FRAMINGHAM, Mass,, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today (Nov. 1, 2016) the Phase I launch of a new student loan repayment plan that will help ease the burden of associates with student debt. The program initially targets specific new hire sales associates and existing internal candidates who have been identified as…

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Staples unveils its Black Friday deals with its Staples mobile app starting November 6

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples (NASDAQ: SPLS) gives customers an exclusive sneak peek of the Black Friday deals with its Staples mobile app starting November 6. Customers who download the Staples mobile app (http://lksn.se/splsapp) will be the first to see the latest deals throughout the season. Staples Black Friday deals will be available…

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ICA Gruppen to announce its Q3 report 2016 on Wednesday, 9 November 2016

Solna, Sweden, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — ICA Gruppen will publish its Q3 report 2016 on Wednesday, 9 November 2016. In conjunction to this, we are pleased to issue this invitation to a press and analyst meeting. Place: Tändstickspalatset, Västra Trädgårdsgatan 15, Stockholm Time: Wednesday, 9 November 2016 at 10.00 CET ICA Gruppen’s CEO Per Strömberg and…

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eBay and Terapeak renew partnership in providing research tool that supports eBay merchants’ success

eBay and Terapeak renew partnership in providing research tool that supports eBay merchants' success   The new agreement enables Terapeak to continue to partner with eBay to provide a powerful research tool for analyzing e-commerce activity, enabling online sellers to understand product supply and demand within the eBay marketplace. San Jose, California, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading…

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NCR provides restaurant technology solution to international Japanese fast food restaurant brand YO! Sushi

Proven NCR cloud and hardware solutions are enabling growth and increasing profitability for popular international Japanese fast food restaurant brand London, U.K., 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — YO! Sushi, the UK’s wildly popular international Japanese fast food restaurant brand, has completed the roll out of a new restaurant technology solution with NCR Corporation, a global leader…

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The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. elects Philmer H. Rohrbaugh to its Board of Directors

YORK, Pa., 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) today (November 1, 2016) announced its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Philmer H. Rohrbaugh to its Board, effective November 1, 2016. Mr. Rohrbaugh, age 64, has been the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Fulton Financial Corporation since June 2016,…

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The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. to close its Elder-Beerman store in Towne Mall in Franklin, Ohio

MILWAUKEE, WI, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT), today (November 2, 2016) announced it will close its Elder-Beerman store in Towne Mall in Franklin, Ohio. The company will not renew the lease, which terminates January 31, 2017. The closing will impact approximately 65 associates at this location. The store will remain…

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Dunkin’ Donuts announces delicious lineup of coffees and treats featuring favorite holiday flavors

Dunkin’ Donuts announces delicious lineup of coffees and treats featuring favorite holiday flavors   Sweet Black Pepper Bacon Breakfast Sandwich returns to Dunkin’ Donuts’ menu CANTON, MA, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — ’Tis the season of joy at Dunkin’ Donuts once again, as the brand rings in the return of the holidays with a delicious lineup of…

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Dunkin’ Donuts launches brand new lineup of premium hot teas

Dunkin’ Donuts relaunches hot tea offerings with new lineup of full leaf teas and herbal infusions in pyramid tea sachets CANTON, MA , 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts is now providing guests with new choices for enjoying the comfort of a hot cup of tea during a busy day. Dunkin’ Donuts has relaunched its…

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Baskin-Robbins to donate 11 cents from every ice cream scoop sold on Veterans Day to the United Service Organizations

Baskin-Robbins to donate 11 cents from every ice cream scoop sold on Veterans Day to the United Service Organizations   Brand brings back First Class Camouflage as its November Flavor of the Month in honor of our Nation’s Military Service Members and their families CANTON, Mass., 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins today (November 1, 2016) announced that…

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Pets at Home Group appoints Numis Securities Limited as Joint Financial Adviser and Joint Corporate Broker

Handforth, United Kingdom, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pets at Home Group Plc, the UK's leading specialist retailer of pet food, accessories and services, today announces that Numis Securities Limited has been appointed Joint Financial Adviser and Joint Corporate Broker alongside Bank of America Merrill Lynch, with immediate effect. About Pets at Home Pets at…

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London & Cambridge Properties gives Sutton Farm Retail Parade a £150,000 update

London & Cambridge Properties gives Sutton Farm Retail Parade a £150,000 update   West Midlands, England, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — A £150,000 improvement programme at a small retail parade in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, has been completed. Sutton Farm Retail Parade, in Tilstock Crescent, has benefitted from increased car parking to the front of the parade, new signage and…

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