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Monthly Archives: November 2016

Alibaba Cloud announces the opening of four new data centers in the Middle East, Europe, Australia and Japan

New facilities in the Middle East, Europe, Australia and Japan will provide comprehensive cloud service offerings, enabling business innovation globally Hangzhou, China, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, today (November 21, 2016) announced the opening of four new data centers by the end of 2016 in the Middle East…

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SkyBus rollS out self-serve ticketing on its Melbourne routes with NCR Corporation

Fast-growing airport transfer service chooses NCR’s omni-channel self-serve solution Melbourne, Australia, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — SkyBus, operators of Melbourne’s express CBD to airport transport service, has rolled out self-serve ticketing on its Melbourne routes with NCR Corporation, the global leader in omni-channel solutions. The roll out has enabled SkyBus to offer omni-channel and round-the-clock ticketing…

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Currys PC World kicks off its biggest ever 10-day Black Tag deals event

Over 3,500 products on offer for 10-day event Top brands to include Samsung, Dyson, Hotpoint, HP, Sony, GoPro and Bose across large domestic appliances, TVs, computing and smart tech Lowest ever prices on 100s of products, plus breakthrough pricing deals on host of top brands UK’s largest electrical retailer gears up for…

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USDA FSIS offers tips for a food safe Thanksgiving

WASHINGTON, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — This week millions of Americans will gather family and friends around the dinner table to give thanks. But for those preparing the meal, it can be a stressful time. Not to mention, for many it is the largest meal they have cooked all year, leaving plenty of room for…

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Office Depot makes it easier than ever to find thoughtful and practical gifts for everyone

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2016-Nov-23 — /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, is making it easier than ever to find thoughtful and practical gifts for even the toughest names on holiday shopping lists. From CEOs looking…

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Office Depot recognized twenty-two organizations for their leadership in greener purchasing

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services and solutions and parent company of Office Depot and OfficeMax, today (November 21, 2016) announced that it recently recognized twenty-two organizations for their leadership in greener purchasing, including: Accurate Personnel Anadarko Petroleum Corporation…

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SPAR UK’s Luxury Mince Pies endorsed by women’s magazine, Good Housekeeping Institute

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands,, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR UK’s multi award-winning Luxury Mince Pies have been endorsed by the popular women’s magazine, Good Housekeeping Institute. The December issue of the magazine, on sale from November, highlights the great taste and fantastic quality of SPAR’s Luxury Mince Pies: “The richly spiced mincemeat is moist and…

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SpartanNash Company declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share

Byron Center, MI, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash Company (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today (Nov 21, 2016) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share. The dividend will be paid on December 30, 2016 to shareholders of record as of December 9, 2016. As…

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hhgregg announces “Make it a Doorbuster” deal on November 23 until November 26

"Make it a Doorbuster" deal allows customers to take an additional 15 percent off starting on Wednesday INDIANAPOLIS, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — hhgregg (NYSE:HGG), a leading appliances, electronics and furniture retailer, today ( Nov. 21, 2016) announced its strongest Thanksgiving week offer ever, allowing customers to take an additional 15 percent off hhgregg's already low…

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Colruyt Group stores to tackle litter on their car parks and in their neighbourhood

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — All 380 Colruyt, OKay and Bio-Planet branches and part of the 220 independent Spar stores are going to tackle litter on their car parks and in their neighbourhood. The car parks are already being cleaned up by a cleaning team consisting of 50 co-workers every day, but…

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MIGROS: CHICKERIA AMRISWIL AACHTAL FEIERT ERÖFFNUNG

MIGROS: CHICKERIA AMRISWIL AACHTAL FEIERT ERÖFFNUNG   Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Am 2. Dezember 2016 öffnet das Chickeria-Restaurant an der Schrofenstrasse 17 in Amriswil erstmals seine Türen. Am Eröffnungswochenende locken attraktive Angebote. Poulet-Spezialitäten aus Schweizer Fleisch, modernes und stimmiges Ambiente, schneller Service oder freundliches Personal – es gibt viele Gründe, sich auf die Chickeria Amriswil…

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Kmart Pharmacy becomes a preferred partner in many 2017 Medicare Part D plans

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Many Medicare Part D members can now turn to Kmart Pharmacy as their 2017 preferred provider for pharmaceutical needs. Medicare Part D members can receive substantial savings in their copays, including copays as low as $1, when they fill their prescriptions through a preferred network pharmacy such…

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Amazon Appstore announces first-ever esports tournament dedicated to casual mobile game competition

Amazon Appstore announces first-ever esports tournament dedicated to casual mobile game competition   16 of the World’s Most Popular Gaming Celebrities Set to Compete for Their Share of $100,000 USD in Las Vegas on December 2nd Event to be Streamed Live via Twitch and Televised Nationwide on CBS Sports Network SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail…

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Amazon Original Series The Grand Tour becomes the biggest show premiere ever on Amazon Prime Video

The Grand Tour takes the number one position from the highly acclaimed Amazon Original The Man in The High Castle The Grand Tour is receiving unprecedented customer and critical acclaim – the show is the top rated TV show or movie on IMDb with an overall rating of 9.6 and over 10,000 votes, is…

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Sainsbury’s expands its Tu clothing formal menswear range

Sainsbury’s expands its Tu clothing formal menswear range   London, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is expanding its Tu clothing menswear range to ensure that the modern man – who wants to buy high street style and quality at supermarket prices – can find everything he needs under one roof. As the sixth largest retailer of…

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Sainsbury’s supports Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity with profits on the sale of ‘The Greatest Gift’ soundtrack on iTunes

Sainsbury’s supports Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity with profits on the sale of ‘The Greatest Gift’ soundtrack on iTunes   London, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Due to popular demand Sainsbury’s has released the soundtrack from its 2016 Christmas ad ‘The Greatest Gift’ on iTunes, with 100% of Sainsbury’s profits on the sale of the…

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Sainsbury’s introduces new round Whole-wheat Biscuits that fit perfectly in your cereal bowl

Sainsbury’s introduces new round Whole-wheat Biscuits that fit perfectly in your cereal bowl   London, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — We have often overlooked it, but why is our favourite breakfast cereal oblong, if our bowls are round? You can never quite get that even consistency to your toppings and there is always a bit that’s just…

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TAG Heuer wins award for its reissue of the iconic Heuer Monza chronograph at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie in Geneva

TAG Heuer wins award for its reissue of the iconic Heuer Monza chronograph at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie in Geneva   Geneva, Switzerland, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — At the prestigious Grand Prix d’Horlogerie in Geneva, TAG Heuer won an award in the “Revival” category for its reissue of the iconic Heuer Monza chronograph. Time to look…

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EROSKI ha reciclado, en colaboración con ECOEMBES, cerca de 15.000 toneladas de cartón, plástico y porex en lo que va de año

EROSKI ha reciclado, en colaboración con ECOEMBES, cerca de 15.000 toneladas de cartón, plástico y porex en lo que va de año   El Plan de Economía Circular de EROSKI desarrolla procesos de logística inversa, desde las tiendas hasta nuestras plataformas y proveedores, con el objetivo de asegurar su correcta utilización y reciclaje para minimizar los…

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Tesco announces amazing deals to kick off its online Black Friday event

Tesco announces amazing deals to kick off its online Black Friday event   CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has kicked off its online Black Friday event by announcing amazing deals for customers on hundreds of products across its electrical, toy and home ranges. The Black Friday event includes discounts on 650 products with…

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H&M wins CSR Award at the 26th annual Drapers Awards ceremony

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Thursday 17th November, H&M proudly accepted the much coveted CSR Award at the 26th annual Drapers Awards ceremony in London. Each year Drapers – one of the UK’s most well respected fashion business titles – hosts the prestigious Awards in recognition of the top-performing businesses in the…

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CVS Pharmacy announced savings opportunities for ExtraCare members during its three-day Black Friday sales event

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Pharmacy today (November 21, 2016) announced significant savings opportunities for ExtraCare members during its three-day Black Friday sales event at more than 7,900 CVS Pharmacy locations, which kicks off on Thanksgiving Day and runs through Saturday, November 26. For the first time ever, this year's Black Friday…

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Former MACY’S CMO Martine Reardon to serve as Senior Advisor for NRF’s Retail and Marketing Strategies

To serve as Senior Advisor for Retail and Marketing Strategies WASHINGTON, 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (November 21, 2016) the National Retail Federation announced that Martine Reardon, former Chief Marketing Officer for Macy's, has partnered with NRF to serve as a Senior Advisor for Retail and Marketing Strategies. "As CMO, Martine is widely acknowledged as the…

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NRF survey: more than half of consumers have already started buying holiday gifts

WASHINGTON, 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the middle of the holiday season approaching and shoppers eager to take advantage of early promotions from retailers, more than half of consumers have already started making dents in their holiday gift lists, according to the annual mid-season survey released today (November 21, 2016) by the National Retail…

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X5 Retail announces launch of co-branded cards with Alfa-Bank, Perekrestok and Mastercard

Moscow, 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alfa-Bank, X5 Retail Group N.V. ("X5" or "the Company"), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: "FIVE"), and Mastercard, an international payment operator, announce the launch of a joint nationwide project at Perekrestok to issue co-branded Mastercard-Perekrestok-Alfa-Bank cards. Cardholders will earn points on all purchases that can be redeemed against goods…

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Rite Aid offers the best prices during its Black Friday sales starting 8 a.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. Black Friday

Select Rite Aid Stores Nationwide Open 8 a.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. Black Friday Rite Aid Offers Customers Chance to Beat the Black Friday Rush with 50% Off Large Selection of Holiday Products Camp Hill, Pa., 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid stores nationwide are ready to kick start the holiday shopping season…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods launches Sports Matter green shoelace movement as part of its fight against youth sports funding crisis

Dexter Fowler, Jennie Finch, Isaiah Thomas and others have joined the sporting goods retailer to support the sale of green laces with two dollars from every purchase going to The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation’s Sports Matter program PITTSBURGH, 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods, a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer, announced today (November…

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DICK’S Team Sports HQ becomes the Official League Technology Provider of Little League Baseball and Softball

DICK’S Team Sports HQ technology platform now available to 3.4 million Little League® participants, volunteers and families through affiliated leagues and districts PITTSBURGH, 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) announced today (November 17, 2016) an  agreement in principle with its DICK’S Team Sports HQ all-in-one youth sports services digital platform and Little…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods to open its 11th store in Washington at Northgate North in Seattle, WA

Special Appearance Friday by Christine Michael PITTSBURGH, 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will celebrate the Grand Opening of its 11th store in Washington and 679th store nationwide at Northgate North in Seattle, WA (328 NE Northgate Way) starting on December 2. The Northgate location…

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