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Daily Archives: November 29, 2016

RUSSIA: Lenta announces the opening of its fourth hypermarket in Ufa

With this opening, Lenta expands its network in the Volga region to 30 hypermarkets in 20 cities St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its fourth hypermarket in Ufa. The new store is a Lenta standard format…

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Hollister launches its annual “Buy a Coat, Give a Coat” campaign in partnership with non-profit Operation Warm

TO PROVIDE 10,000 NEW COATS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED New Albany, OH, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hollister Co., a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), launched its annual "Buy a Coat, Give a Coat" campaign in partnership with non-profit organization, Operation Warm. For each winter coat sold in Hollister stores across the United…

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Tiffany & Co. reports 3Q 2016 results

NEW YORK, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tiffany & Co. (NYSE:TIF) reported that worldwide net sales increased 1% in the three months ("third quarter") ended October 31, 2016, reflecting mixed results across geographic regions and product categories. Net earnings increased 5% in the third quarter and earnings per diluted share rose 9%. In the third…

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LCP: Children’s charity Barnardo’s opens shop at Boscomoor Shopping Centre in Penkridge

London, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Children’s charity Barnardo’s has opened a fundraising shop in Penkridge, Staffordshire, London & Cambridge Properties (LCP) has announced. The shop at Unit 7a, Boscomoor Shopping Centre, Wolverhampton Road, opened after the charity agreed a 10-year lease with LCP, which manages the nine-store site. The 1,004 sq ft property is the seventh…

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InvenTrust Properties Corp. extends its modified “Dutch Auction” tender offer to December 1, 2016

OAK BROOK, Ill., 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — InvenTrust Properties Corp. (“InvenTrust” or the “Company”) announced today (11/28/2016) that in order to provide additional time to stockholders to submit paperwork to validly tender their shares, and to allow them to correct any paperwork submitted in error, the Company has decided to extend its modified…

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CURRYS PC World reports increase in shoppers opting for click and collect on Black Friday 2016

LONDON, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — CURRYS PC World saw a rise in shoppers opting for click and collect on Black Friday. With 10 orders per second being processed during peak trading time (2-3pm on Friday), the electrical retailer saw an 8% YOY surge in customers choosing to pick up their items in store later…

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Cold Stone Creamery® launches Sea Salt Fudge Ice Cream and Cake Batter Ganache Ice Cream plus Sea Salt Fudge Frappe for the holidays

Sea Salt Fudge Ice Cream and Cake Batter Ganache™ Ice Cream Available for a Limited Time Only Scottsdale, Ariz., 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The holidays are upon us and Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) is celebrating by offering customers two new decadent flavors this season: Sea Salt Fudge Ice Cream and Cake Batter Ganache Ice…

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SPAR Austria announces Schneider´s Gemüseland as new local supplier for frozen vegetables

Austria, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — A family business, Schneider´s Gemüseland, in Groß-Enzersdorf, Lower Austria, is the new SPAR Own Brand Partner for frozen vegetables from the plains of Marchfeld. Vegetables from the Marchfeld region are now available as SPAR Premium Brand and will soon be offered nationwide under the organic SPAR Natur*pur Brand. In…

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SPAR International announces €74 million investment on up to 300 new stores across Thailand

SPAR International and Bangchak Retail Company Limited Thailand announce significant new retail partnership. €74 million investment will see up to 300 new stores across the country in the next five years. Amsterdam and Bangkok, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR International (“SPAR”) and Bangchak Retail Company Limited (“BCR”), today [28 November 2016] announced a significant…

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Rund 80 Prozent der Coop-Weihnachtsbäume stammen aus der Schweiz

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Jahr für Jahr leuchten rund 80'000 Coop-Weihnachtsbäume in Schweizer Stuben. Immer mehr Schweizer entscheiden sich bewusst für einen Weihnachtsbaum aus der Schweiz oder aus ihrer Region. Coop setzt deshalb seit Jahren auf einheimische Weihnachtsbäume. So stammen bei Coop mittlerweile bereits 8 von 10 Tannen aus der Schweiz.…

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Starbucks announces the return of Bearista Bears

Starbucks announces the return of Bearista Bears   Seattle, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Back in 1997, Starbucks quietly stocked a new gift item on its shelves. It was a small, plush bear the color of honey, dressed as a barista with a tiny green apron. This very first Bearista Bear created a sensation among Starbucks fans, with…

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Tesco introduces Christmas selection of European food traditions

Tesco introduces Christmas selection of European food traditions     CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — European festive staples such as the sweet fruited breads Stollen, from Germany, and Panettone, from Italy, are now so popular in the UK that Tesco has seen demand double in the last three years. The popularity of European Christmas markets, which…

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Migros Zürich ihren zweiten Bio-Take-away ein

Migros Zürich ihren zweiten Bio-Take-away ein   Zurich, Switzerland, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wer Bio-Produkte mag, macht hier halt: Am Bahnhof Oerlikon weiht die Migros Zürich ihren zweiten Bio-Take-away ein. Vom 1. bis 3. Dezember feiert der Standort Neueröffnung. Lange war der Bahnhof Oerlikon eine Baustelle. Doch das Warten hat sich gelohnt. Die Umbauten für die…

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SSP Group announces its financial results for year ended 30 September 2016

LONDON, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, announces its financial results for year ended 30 September 2016. Highlights: Underlying operating profit1 of £121.4m: up 18.2% at constant currency, and 24.6% at actual exchange rates Like-for-like sales up 3.0%: driven by growth…

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Loewe opens its first flagship in Spain, CASA LOEWE Madrid

Loewe opens its first flagship in Spain, CASA LOEWE Madrid   Madrid, Spain, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Loewe has unveiled CASA LOEWE Madrid, an innovative concept envisioned by Creative Director Jonathan Anderson, which explores the roots of a House where fashion goes hand-in-hand with art. This first flagship in Spain, and also the largest, has taken…

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Neiman Marcus Group appoints Michael Fung as Interim CFO and COO

DALLAS, TX, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) announces effective November 28, 2016 Michael Fung will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Neiman Marcus Group. This position was previously held by Donald T. Grimes. Most recently, Mr. Fung served as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for 99…

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Intershop ranked as leader in e-commerce solutions in France in the latest benchmarking report by NBS System and ESV Digital

Independent analysis conducted by NBS System and ESV Digital confirms Intershop’s top position as e-commerce solutions provider Intershop Commerce Suite comes in first for B2B features, internationalization capabilities, and performance Jena, Germany, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ —The latest benchmarking report for e-commerce solutions by NBS System and ESV Digital has ranked Intershop Communications…

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L Brands to broadcast its November Sales report on Thursday, Dec. 1

COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with L Brands' sales release, you are invited to listen to a pre-recorded broadcast of the November Sales report. The broadcast will be available on the Internet on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 a.m. ET. What:   L Brands November Sales Report When:  7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday,…

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Dollar General and Lisa Frank launches two new adult coloring posters just in time for the holidays

Dollar General and Lisa Frank launches two new adult coloring posters just in time for the holidays   Goodlettsville, Tenn., 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just in time for the holidays, Dollar General and Lisa Frank are thrilled to announce two new adult 11x16 coloring posters, a new adult coloring kit and a reprint of the four original coloring…

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Albert Heijn introduceert kersttrui

Albert Heijn introduceert kersttrui   Zaandam, Netherlands, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — De kersttrui is populairder dan ooit. Dit merkten we vorig jaar tijdens de eerste editie van het Allerhande Kerstfestival. Iedereen vroeg zich af waar die leuke kersttrui van onze medewerkers te koop was. Hoewel we Nederland vooral een handje gaan helpen met een heerlijk kerstmenu,…

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Foodstuffs North Island Ltd announces the appointment of Joanna Allan as CFO

Foodstuffs North Island Ltd announces the appointment of Joanna Allan as CFO   Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs North Island Ltd welcomes Joanna Allan as Chief Financial Officer, starting mid-January 2017. Jo brings more than 20 years of FMCG finance and leadership experience to the table, and she is also an engineer…

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Foodstuffs announces car park access changes at New World Porirua

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — For some time now Foodstuffs has had works planned at New World Porirua to rectify ground issues created by last year’s floods. The planned works for the lower car park are scheduled for January 2017 and will be carried out by Hawkins Construction. Following engineering advice after…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods acquires GameChanger Media as a new part of its Team Sports HQ suite of digital youth sports offerings

PITTSBURGH, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) announced today (November 28, 2016) the acquisition of GameChanger Media as a new part of its DICK’S Team Sports HQ suite of digital youth sports offerings.  GameChanger is a live scoring app that delivers data-driven coaching insights, live play-by-play updates and instant game…

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