SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Outdoor adventurers in Houston, Texas will have a new REI store when the co-op sets up camp at the Baybrook Mall this fall. Situated just miles from the northern point of Galveston Bay, the new store will carry gear and apparel for some of the region’s most popular…
Tokyo, 2016-Jul-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc. today announced a revision to the definition of “spouse” under its internal employment regulations to include recognition for same-sex partners. The revision was approved at a Board of Directors meeting held on July 22, 2016.
Rakuten, which will celebrate 20 years since its founding next year, has grown…
Marbella, 2016-Jul-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fridays, la cadena líder de “casual dining” en USA, abre un nuevo establecimiento en Puerto Banús. Esta cadena, que ya tiene presencia en más de 60 países y suma más de 900 restaurantes en el mundo, está operada en España por el Grupo Vips desde el año 1992.
Pero Fridays…
Madrid, 2016-Jul-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Grupo Vips y la cadena de origen británico de restaurantes pan-asiáticos wagamama (www.wagamama.com) anuncian hoy que han firmado un acuerdo mediante el cual el Grupo español se convierte en franquiciado exclusivo para desarrollar y operar la marca en España y Portugal. La apertura del primer wagamama en España está…
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISC, 2016-Jul-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gordy’s Market was thrilled to host 5 ribbon cutting events for its newest stores in Wisconsin in Eau Claire, Barron, Hayward, Stanley, and Whitehall.
The ribbon cutting events took place during Gordy’s 2 weeks of grand opening celebrations, which kicked off on Saturday, July 9 and concluded Friday,…
BOSTON, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wayfair (NYSE:W), an online destination for home furnishings and décor, and Habitat for Humanity International today announced the renewal of their global partnership to help build and rehabilitate affordable homes. The Wayfair partnership has contributed nearly $1 million over the past four years to Habitat, which works alongside homeowners to…
NORTH CANTON,Ohio, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) will release 2016 second quarter financial results Thursday, July 28 before trading begins on the New York Stock Exchange. Andy W. Mattes, Diebold president and chief executive officer, and Christopher A. Chapman, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss the results during…
London, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stella McCartney unveils her Winter 2016 ad campaign images for the first time today in collaboration with iconic American artist Ed Ruscha. Shot in London, the campaign features Amber Valetta and photographed by Harley Weir. Amber Valetta effortlessly embodies the spirit of the modern Stella McCartney woman with Ed…
LONDON, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Michael Kors Holdings Limited (NYSE:KORS) today announced that it plans to report its first quarter fiscal year 2017 financial results on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, before the market opens. The Company also plans to hold a conference call to discuss its financial results the same day at 8:00 a.m. ET.
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TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) today announced that it has entered into a firm agreement with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board's ("CPPIB") to acquire their interest in four properties that are currently co-owned, which is anticipated to close before the end of July 2016. RioCan will…
WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kapowsin Meats Inc., a Graham, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 11,658 pounds of pork products that may be contaminated with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The whole roaster hogs were produced between June 13, 2016 and July 15, 2016.…
San Jose, California, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY), a global commerce leader, delivered gross merchandise volume (GMV) for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 of $20.9 billion, increasing 6% on a foreign exchange (FX) neutral basis and 4% on an as-reported basis. Revenue for the quarter was $2.2 billion, up 7% on…
Gothenburg, Sweden, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lindex is top ten as one of the world’s largest user of organic cotton and more sustainable materials like Lyocell and recycled polyester, according to Textile Exchange’s latest report.
“We continuously work to increase the share of fibers from more sustainable sources and are very proud of our progress.…
London , 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carphone Warehouse has today unveiled its latest marketing campaign starring Keith Lemon, debuting first in cinema alongside this year’s summer blockbusters.
Travelling to Dubai where everyone always gets what they ask for, the ad shows Keith ‘rolling’ in a gold plated G-Wagon flanked by a Lamborghini and Ferrari, and…
BOCA RATON, Fla., 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions, will announce fiscal second quarter 2016 results before market open on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. A conference call to discuss the results will be held that day at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
To listen…
Amsterdam, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just nine weeks after planting the first crops, SPAR Austria has started selling its juicy, organic Frutura Thermal vegetables in stores around the country. About 50,000 kg of organic tomatoes have been harvested and the organic Ramiro pepper mix will soon be ripe and ready to pack into SPAR…
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands , 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR International has rolled out a number of online initiatives this year, starting with the online publication of Contact International, the magazine developed for SPAR Partners and Retailers. A fully refreshed website was also launched as well as an internal communications platform featuring SPAR Partner…
Cologne, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The GALERIA Kaufhof headquarters, which has long been based in Cologne city center, will be remodeled into a modern service center over the course of the next 18 months, encompassing all of HBC Europe’s banners. The first important steps have now been taken to allow this to go ahead.…
WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) will be holding a conference call on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) with analysts and investors to discuss its second quarter financial results.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the…
NEW YORK, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Jul. 20, 2016), Macy’s (NYSE:M) announced the pilot of “Macy’s On Call,” a mobile web tool that allows customers to interact with an AI-powered platform via their mobile devices. “Macy’s On Call” taps IBM Watson, via Satisfi, an intelligent engagement platform, to deliver a first-of-its-kind solution that…
SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced milestones for its innovative Career Choice Program. The key features of the company’s peculiar Career Choice Program are that it pre-pays 95 percent of the cost of tuition to remove the financial barrier associated with returning to school, makes it easier for employees to participate…
LONDON, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (July 20, 2016) , the first Starbucks express store in Europe opens in London’s major business hub, Canary Wharf. With an open layout, the new store features a walk-through experience and a streamlined menu at an early order point which allows customers to order, pay and pick-up…
Louis Vuitton has unveiled a new collection of rolling luggage created in collaboration with Australian designer Marc Newson. Amazingly lightweight and sturdy, the new Louis Vuitton luggage is expressly designed for the 21st century traveler.
Paris, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Louis Vuitton first made its reputation by creating travel trunks matched to the needs of…
Binissalem, Mallorca, España, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI ha inaugurado esta mañana la primera gasolinera de esta cooperativa en Mallorca y segunda en Baleares, ya que la cadena ya cuenta con otra estación de servicio de características similares en Sant Lluís, Menorca. Con estas dos gasolineras, EROSKI es la primera y única cadena de…
London, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Britons are eating an average of three per week, which is 12 kg per year, and rank them as a favourite healthy snack. However, despite our love affair with the banana, we are binning 162 million each year.
New research from Sainsbury’s has revealed the nation’s particular preferences are contributing…
OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) introduces a magnetic attraction for your taste buds with one-of-a-kind Master Blast flavors blending the perfect combination of sweet and salty. If you crave the unconventional, these sweet and salty creations are perfect for you.
SONIC's Sweet & Salty Master Blasts® create bold new…
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M’s For Every Victory campaign film celebrates the power of sports and self-belief to transform people’s lives. The film is released to coincide with the For Every Victory sports-collection which is available in stores and online this week.
“I truly believe in the power of sports to bring positive…
London, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land has today announced that it will be supporting the UK entry at the inaugural London Design Biennale, which will be designed by internationally renowned design studio, Barber & Osgerby. The event, taking place at Somerset House from 7th-27th September, will bring together over 30 countries who are…
WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — With back-to-school spending on a “stock up” cycle rather than a “make do” cycle, the average family is expected to spend more freely on school and college supplies this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics. Total spending for K-12 and…
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — In line with required notification periods for listing purposes, Ahold and Delhaize Group today announced that they expect to complete their intended merger on July 23, 2016, if regulatory clearance has been obtained from the United States Federal Trade Commission by that date.Subject to completion of the…