Skip to content Skip to sidebar Skip to footer

Yearly Archives: 2016

HomeYearly Archives: 2016
Automotive Business Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

CarMax, Inc. to hire more than 80 employees for its new store in Buford, Georgia

One of FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® is Now Accepting Applications RICHMOND, Virginia, 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently hiring more than 80 employees for the company’s new store in Buford, Georgia. The store is scheduled to open in February…
January 6, 20160Comments

Read more

Financial Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation now accepting grant proposals for adult, family, summer reading and youth literacy program

Goodlettsville, Tenn., 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is now accepting grant proposals for adult, family, summer reading and youth literacy programs.  Applications are available online at www.dgliteracy.org. Eligible organizations must be a qualified 501(c)(3) organization with a valid IRS tax ID or be a public library or school and must be…
January 6, 20160Comments

Read more

Healthcare Management Retail Retailer

Meijer’s free prescription program hit 30 million prescriptions dispensed since October 2006

Retailer’s program grows year over year, saving customers more than $422 million GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer pharmacies marked a major milestone late last month when the retailer’s free prescription program hit 30 million prescriptions dispensed – 6 million alone in 2015 – since October 2006 when the program launched. The…
January 6, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Management Retail Retailer

Janna Potts becomes Executive VP Chief Stores Officer Target Corporation

MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced the promotion of Janna Potts to executive vice president, chief stores officer. Potts will be responsible for the leadership of Target’s 1,805 stores across the United States. Potts will replace Tina Tyler and will assume the position effective immediately. She will serve as a…
January 6, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Price Chopper store in Guilderland, NY to be converted into Market 32

Unique Layout Will Require Store to be Closed During Construction Schenectady, NY, 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Golub Corporation, parent company of Price Chopper, Market Bistro and Market 32, today announced its newest project to convert the Price Chopper store located in the Hamilton Square shopping plaza at the corners of Routes 20 and 155…
January 6, 20160Comments

Read more

Food & Beverage Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Malaysia: Giant to open six new stores and relaunch 28 existing stores nationwide

MALAYSIA, 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — SHAH MAIM GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Giant) plans to open six new stores and relaunch 28 existing stores nationwide to provide a renewed shopping experience for customers next year. Among the six new stores to be opened are in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, ICangar, Kedah; Kota Baru, Kelantan; and Jeneh.…
January 6, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Marketing Retail Retailer Sports

DICK’S Sporting Goods announced its roster of more than 180 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Contenders

The sporting goods retailer is supporting a roster of athletes on their quest to be part of Team USA PITTSBURGH, 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the official sporting goods retail sponsor of Team USA, announced today its roster of more than 180 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Contenders being supported by the Company…
January 6, 20160Comments

Read more

Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Evolution Fresh: Share Your Health and Wellness Activities on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook For A Chance to Win Prizes

SEATTLE, 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The New Year is here, and along with it comes a host of new ways to eat, drink and improve wellness. Evolution Fresh, and its founder Jimmy Rosenberg, have a few ideas to help turn 2016 into the healthiest year yet. Turn It Around Sometimes doing a little can mean a lot.…
January 6, 20160Comments

Read more

Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Starbucks Coffee Passport made available to coffee lovers around the globe in a digital form

SEATTLE, 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — An enduring coffee tasting guide used by Starbucks partners (employees) is brought to life in a digital form and made available to coffee lovers around the globe. Company-issued print editions of the Starbucks Coffee Passport have been carried around by baristas since it was introduced in the early 1990s.…
January 6, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Management

InvenTrust divests its student housing platform University House for $1.4 Billion to UHC Acquisition Sub LLC

Positions InvenTrust to Become a Pure-Play Retail REIT Transaction Expected to Close in Mid-2016 OAK BROOK, Ill., 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — InvenTrust Properties Corp. (“InvenTrust” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) with UHC Acquisition Sub LLC, a subsidiary of a joint venture formed between…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Management

JJX Logistics signs five-year lease with London & Cambridge Properties

LONDON, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — A West Midlands logistics and warehouse company is on the first step of a major expansion plan after more than doubling its space. JJX Logistics is adding the finishing touches to Building 40, The Pensnett Estate, Kingswinford, after agreeing a five-year lease with London & Cambridge Properties (LCP), which…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Management Retail Retailer

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. invites local groups to sign up for the company’s semi-annual Community Days event

Groups Can Raise Funds by Selling Community Days Booklets Through February 27 MILWAUKEE, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT), which operates Bon-Ton, Boston Store, Bergner's, Carson's, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers stores, invites local schools and non-profit groups to sign up for the company's semi-annual Community Days event. Local groups are invited…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Awards Business Human Resources Management Retail

Bonmarché awarded one-star accreditation from Best Companies and shortlisted in the Top 25 Best Companies to Work For List

Bonmarché shortlisted in the Best Companies “Top 25 Best Companies to Work For” Wakefield, England, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bonmarché has been awarded a one-star accreditation from Best Companies, the employee engagement specialists, and simultaneously has been shortlisted in the Top 25 Best Companies to Work For List. The winners of the award will be…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Marketing Retail Retailer Technology

Staples helps small businesses succeed and grow in the New Year with the launch of Quick Wins app

Small Businesses Want Help Getting Metrics on Track, Not Sure What to Focus on To Ensure Success, according to Staples Survey FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples (NASDAQ: SPLS) today announced the launch of its Quick Wins app to help small businesses succeed and grow in the New Year. The Quick Wins app offers…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Awards Management Retail

People’s Choice Award for Favorite Humanitarian, presented by Walgreens to be awarded to Ellen DeGeneres

LOS ANGELES, CA, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — The People’s Choice Awards and CBS announced today that Ellen DeGeneres will receive the fourth annual People’s Choice Award for Favorite Humanitarian, presented by Walgreens, during the live awards show from the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Starbucks Canada introduces Evolution Fresh™/mc cold-pressed, HPP juices to customers nationwide

High-quality cold-pressed, high pressure processed (HPP) juices now widely available to Canadians TORONTO, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Starbucks Canada introduces high-quality, delicious and nutritious Evolution Fresh™/mc cold-pressed, HPP juice to customers at more than 1,300 participating stores nationwide. The introduction of Evolution Fresh will make Starbucks Canada one of the largest distributors of cold-pressed HPP…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Amazon: more than 23 million items were ordered worldwide on Cyber Monday; more than 40 percent increase year-over-year

Sellers received orders for more than 23 million items on Cyber Monday Fulfillment by Amazon delivered more than 1 billion items worldwide in 2015 Sponsored Products adoption grew more than 100 percent in 2015 SEATTLE, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ: AMZN) - Amazon today announced that more than 23 million items were ordered worldwide…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Electronics Management Marketing Retail Retailer Technology

Lowe’s to offer professional monitoring services for its do-it-yourself Iris smart home solution

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Lowe’s announced it will offer professional monitoring services for its do-it-yourself Iris smart home solution.  Lowe’s has partnered with United Central Control, Inc. (UCC), a U.L-listed, Five Diamond-rated central monitoring station, to offer the new service. UCC has been providing world class monitoring services for over…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Healthcare Management Retail Retail Services Retailer

CVS Health: MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinic opens inside the Navarro Discount Pharmacy in Miami Lakes

Clinic Open Seven Days A Week, With No Appointment Necessary Woonsocket, RI, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Convenient and affordable treatment for common family illnesses is now available at the new MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinic inside the Navarro Discount Pharmacy in Miami Lakes at 16801 NW 67th Street.  It is the first Navarro-based MinuteClinic…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Awards Business Management Retail

The NRF Foundation announces the 25 individuals named to The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2016

WASHINGTON, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — The NRF Foundation today announced the 25 individuals named to The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2016. The List honorees represent the best and brightest individuals impacting the retail industry today and will be recognized and celebrated at the NRF Foundation Gala on January 17, 2016 in…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Awards Business Retail Retailer

BRC: Helen Dickinson awarded OBE in the New Year’s Honours List for 2016 for services to the retail industry

LONDON, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Helen Dickinson has been awarded an OBE in the New Year's Honours List for 2016 for services to the retail industry. Helen has been Chief Executive of the BRC since January 2013, following a successful career working with retailers at KPMG. At the BRC, Helen is a strong…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Management Retail Retailer

Kimco Realty Corp. announces the appointment of Conor C. Flynn as President and Chief Executive Officer

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM) announced that Conor C. Flynn, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors effective January 1, 2016, simultaneous with his elevation to the CEO role. Mr. Flynn succeeds David B. Henry who retired as Vice Chairman…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Financial Malls Management Retail

DDR Corp closed on $564 million of acquisitions and $1.0 billion of dispositions at 100% ownership in 2015

BEACHWOOD, Ohio, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — DDR Corp. (NYSE: DDR) today announced that it closed on the acquisition of seven prime shopping centers totaling $404 million and the disposition of 12 assets totaling $275 million at 100% ownership during the fourth quarter of 2015. For the full year 2015, the Company closed on…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

DDR Corp. declared its first quarter 2016 common stock dividend of $0.19 per share; a 10% increase from first quarter of 2015

BEACHWOOD, Ohio, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — DDR Corp. (NYSE: DDR) declared its first quarter 2016 common stock dividend of $0.19 per share, which represents an increase of 10% from the first quarter of 2015. The common stock dividend is payable on April 5, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Convenience Stores Management Marketing Retail Retailer

NACS survey: Convenience store retailers expect the robust sales in 2015 to continue into the first quarter of 2016

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Convenience store retailers expect the robust sales in 2015 to continue into the first quarter of 2016, according to the results of a survey released today by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Retailers said that overall sales in 2015 were strong, with more than three in four (78%)…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Convenience Stores Management Marketing Retail Retailer

NGA unveils newly redeveloped website

Arlington, VA, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA) today launched a new, redeveloped website to better serve NGA members and educate consumers about the independent supermarket industry. “In today’s information age, people are going online on a daily basis, seeking information on a variety of issues, and NGA wants our website to…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Food & Beverage Restaurants Retail Retailer

Sprocket Bar and Restaurant opens inside Whole Foods Market’s store at The District in Henderson, Nevada

Offering 24 beers on tap, more than 15 wines by the glass, cauliflower nachos, vegetable tamales, braised short ribs and more LAS VEGAS, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Sprocket Bar and Restaurant, located inside Whole Foods Market’s store at The District in Henderson, Nevada, is starting 2016 with a new seasonal menu. Open daily from…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Copyright © 2024 by EPR Retail News. All rights reserved.
EPR Retail News