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Monthly Archives: November 2016

Kroger to host 3Q financial results conference call with investors on Thursday, December 1, 2016

CINCINNATI, 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) will host a conference call with investors on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 10 a.m. (ET) to discuss financial results for the third quarter 2016. The presentation will be broadcast online at ir.kroger.com. Click on "Quarterly Results" to access the event. An on-demand replay of…

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Winners of 2016 Kering Award for Sustainable Fashion announced

London, 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Held at London College of Fashion on Monday 14th November, Kering and Centre for Sustainable Fashion at London College of Fashion, UAL, revealed the winners of the 2016 Kering Award for Sustainable Fashion. The event at LCF gathered over 400 guests including, researchers, journalists, professionals from the fashion industry…

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New METRO Accelerator for Retail powered by Techstars to drive digital solutions for the retail sector

New METRO Accelerator for Retail powered by Techstars: METRO and Real jointly focus on digital services for the retail sector In search of innovations and technologies for independent traders and retailers Three-month program for ten international start-up teams complements existing Accelerator program for the digitisation of the hospitality sector Applications welcome now…

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Baptist Health and Walgreens to improve healthcare of northeast Florida community

DEERFIELD, Ill. and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baptist Health and Walgreens today (Nov. 16, 2016 ) announced a collaboration focused on improving and coordinating healthcare to create greater convenience and value for residents of northeast Florida. As part of the agreement, in early January 2017, Baptist’s retail pharmacy operations will open under Walgreens…

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Starbucks Corporation to host its 2016 Investor Day on Wednesday, December 7th

Starbucks Corporation to host its 2016 Investor Day on Wednesday, December 7th   SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) will host its 2016 Investor Day on Wednesday, December 7th. The event will feature presentations and a Q&A session with Howard Schultz, chairman and chief executive officer; Kevin Johnson, president and chief operating officer;…

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Tesco’s biggest ever Black Friday event: 11 days of amazing deals

Tesco’s biggest ever Black Friday event: 11 days of amazing deals   CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Customers are set to benefit from Tesco’s biggest ever Black Friday event this year, with the retailer offering 11 days of amazing deals and savings up from four days last year. 11 days of deals running from Monday…

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Amazon: sellers to benefit from new and enhanced tools designed to help meet demand this holiday season

  50 percent of units sold on Amazon are from sellers, small businesses and entrepreneurs Seller Fulfilled Prime program has added more than 6 million new items for Prime members with free two-day or next-day shipping in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany and Japan Automated pricing, deals scheduling and seller mobile app make…

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Amazon Web Services: customers can now subscribe to SaaS applications directly through AWS Marketplace

Customers can now subscribe to SaaS applications and APIs from a growing list of more than 20 ISVs directly through their AWS account SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today (Nov. 16, 2016) announced that customers can now subscribe to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications directly through AWS…

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Amazon Prime available for just $79 on Friday, November 18

The Grand Tour episode one, featuring hosts Clarkson, Hammond and May, will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video Friday, November 18 Starting Friday, November 18 at 12:00 am ET and concluding at 11:59 pm PT, Amazon Prime will be available for just $79 SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — In anticipation of the launch…

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Amazon announces more than a month of Black Friday prices – now through December 22

New deals as often as every five minutes – now through December 22 Lowest prices on select LG, Sony, and Samsung TVs; up to 50% on select toys from Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, and more; save $40 on Amazon Echo SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — What could be better than a single day…

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Amazon Web Services: Amazon QuickSight now available to all customers

Very fast, easy-to-use, cloud-powered business analytics service for one-tenth the cost of traditional BI solutions Infor, MLB Advanced Media, and Edmunds.com among the more than 1,500 preview customers using Amazon QuickSight SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ:AMZN), today (Nov. 15, 2016) announced that Amazon QuickSight…

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Kmart brings back The Giving Hat™ along with other special gifts to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Kmart brings back The Giving Hat™ along with other special gifts to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital   Retailer will donate a portion of sales from patient-inspired holiday gifts to support St. Jude's mission to end childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Giving back this holiday season is…

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Macy’s announces Black Friday deals and a week of cyber specials

Macy’s announces Black Friday deals and a week of cyber specials   Find hundreds of Black Friday specials starting at 5 p.m. Thanksgiving evening and online all day at macys.com Then, Cyber Week offers five days of savings to customers shopping macys.com beginning with a preview on Sunday, Nov. 27 Plus, for the first…

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Nordstrom announces quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share

SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) announced today (Nov. 16, 2016) that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share payable on December 13, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 28, 2016. About Nordstrom Nordstrom, Inc. is a leading fashion specialty retailer based…

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Sainsbury’s launches new packaging in a move to ‘Save Our Spuds’

Sainsbury’s launches new packaging in a move to ‘Save Our Spuds’   London, 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whether chipped, roasted or in their jackets, the humble potato remains a staple for the British menu. Indeed, to meet the popular demand, British farmers produced over 5.4 million tonnes of the vegetable last year alone . Potatoes are…

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Sainsbury’s highlights the importance of sharing the gift of time with family and friends in its new Christmas advertising campaign

Sainsbury’s highlights the importance of sharing the gift of time with family and friends in its new Christmas advertising campaign   Sainsbury’s has unveiled a joyful new Christmas advertising campaign, which highlights the importance of sharing the gift of time with family and friends this Christmas. London, 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Christmas musical style ad…

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Waitrose to reduce sugar content on its 27 own label cereals

London, 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over half of all own label breakfast cereals at Waitrose will have significantly lower sugar levels from today (16 November 2016) - as part of the supermarket's ongoing reformulation programme. A total of 27 own label cereals will see average sugar content reduced by 15 per cent. Family favourites such…

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El International Cheese Festival analiza el modelo de colaboración entre EROSKI y Artzai Gazta

El International Cheese Festival analiza el modelo de colaboración entre EROSKI y Artzai Gazta   EROSKI y el Consejo Regulador de la Denominación de Origen Idiazabal mantienen desde 2014 un acuerdo de colaboración para promover el desarrollo del queso amparado en esta denominación Se trata de un proyecto pionero en el sector que une por…

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Lowe’s Companies, Inc. announces 3Q 2016 financial results

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today (November 16, 2016) reported net earnings of $379 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.43 for the quarter ended October 28, 2016, which includes certain non-cash pre-tax charges of $462 million further described below. Excluding the impact of these charges, adjusted…

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Lowe’s Companies, Inc. declares quarterly cash dividend of thirty five cents per share

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2016-Nov-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors for Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of thirty five cents ($0.35) per share, payable February 8, 2017, to shareholders of record as of January 25, 2017. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving…

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IKEA to install three Blink® electric vehicle charging stations at its Memphis, Tennessee store opening December 2016

MEMPHIS, TN, 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today (11/16/2016) announced plans to install three Blink® electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its future Memphis, Tennessee store opening on December 14, 2016. This initiative reflects the continued partnership with Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTC: CCGI), the owner of…

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IKEA to host its annual Swedish Julbord on Friday, December 9, 2016

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — This holiday season, IKEA invites everyone to celebrate together at its annual Swedish Julbord on Friday, December 9, 2016 at participating stores nationwide**. In Sweden, a traditional Julbord celebration gathers family and friends to enjoy each other’s company during a lavish meal, created from both cultural and…

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H&M announces Richard Quinn as the winner of H&M Design Award 2017

H&M announces Richard Quinn as the winner of H&M Design Award 2017   STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yesterday (16 NOV, 2016) in London, Richard Quinn was announced as the winner of the H&M Design Award 2017. Richard, a graduate from Central Saint Martins, was selected from eight international finalists by a jury of fashion…

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The NRF Foundation announces semi-finalists for the 2017 Student Challenge

WASHINGTON, 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The NRF Foundation today (November 16, 2016) announced 10 teams as semi-finalists for the 2017 Student Challenge, a business case competition for NRF Student Association members to demonstrate their creativity and business acumen to retail executives, sponsored by KPMG. The finalists will attend the NRF Foundation GALA in…

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CVS Pharmacy stores in Middle Village neighborhood in Queens and in Brooklyn open MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics

Clinics Open Seven Days A Week, With No Appointment Necessary Woonsocket, RI, 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — New MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics have opened inside CVS Pharmacy stores in the Middle Village neighborhood in Queens and in Brooklyn. The new Brooklyn and Middle Village clinics are the eighth and ninth MinuteClinic locations in New York City.…

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Macerich named 2016 Retail “Leader in the Light” by the NAREIT for the third consecutive year

SANTA MONICA, Calif., 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macerich (NYSE: MAC) today announced it has been named 2016 Retail "Leader in the Light" by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) for a the third year in a row, an unprecedented achievement that further reinforces the company's industry leadership in sustainability. For the…

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Federal Realty Investment Trust elects Elizabeth Holland to its Board of Trustees from February 2017

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Federal Realty Investment Trust is pleased to announce the election of Elizabeth Holland to serve on its Board of Trustees beginning in February 2017. Liz will fill a newly added seat as approved by the Board of Trustees earlier this month. Ms. Holland is the Chief Executive Officer…

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Product recall: Olde Tyme Recipe Popcorn Balls, Edwards Orchard Popcorn Balls and Edwards Orchard West Popcorn Balls due to undeclared allergen

Product recall: Olde Tyme Recipe Popcorn Balls, Edwards Orchard Popcorn Balls and Edwards Orchard West Popcorn Balls due to undeclared allergen   Tiffin, Ohio, 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Popcorn Shoppe in Tiffin, Ohio is voluntarily recalling its Olde Tyme Recipe Popcorn Balls, Edwards Orchard Popcorn Balls and Edwards Orchard West Popcorn Balls (4 individually wrapped…

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FDA: 4C Foods Corp. recalls 4C Grated Cheese, Homestyle Grated Cheese, and Cento Grated Cheese Brands

FDA: 4C Foods Corp. recalls 4C Grated Cheese, Homestyle Grated Cheese, and Cento Grated Cheese Brands   Brooklyn, NY, 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — 4C Foods Corp. is voluntarily recalling 4C Grated Cheese, Homestyle Grated Cheese, and Cento Grated Cheese Brands due to possible contamination with Salmonella.  Other 4C Foods products, including any other cheese products, are…

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