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Yearly Archives: 2016

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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Gap Inc. announces the appointment of Teri List-Stoll as EVP and CFO effective January 17, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today (November 15, 2016) announced the appointment of Teri List-Stoll as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective January 17, 2017. List-Stoll will report to Gap Inc. chief executive officer Art Peck and will serve on the company’s senior leadership team. “Teri is a seasoned…

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NACS appoints Dawn Pope as accounts payable coordinator

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dawn Pope has joined the NACS finance and accounting team in the role of accounts payable coordinator. She will provide hands-on support to management by researching and analyzing accounts and preparing financial statements for NACS and its seven affiliates. Pope comes to NACS from the Community Health Charities…

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CarMax opens new location in Kentwood; its first store in Michigan

Announces $10,000 grant to benefit area children RICHMOND, Virginia, 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, today (November 16, 2016) celebrated the grand opening of its first store in Michigan, located in Kentwood at 4431 28th Street.  The Kentwood store will have the capacity to stock approximately 200…

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Toys“R”Us® offers exclusive access to the hottest Thanksgiving Weekend deals to its Rewards“R”Us members from Sunday, November 20

Company’s Loyalty Members to Receive Early Access to More than 100 Deals Beginning Sunday, November 20 Before Hundreds of Additional Discounts are Released Online at 9 pm EST on Wednesday, November 23 WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today (November 15, 2016) revealed that its most loyal customers – the 18-plus million Rewards“R”Us members…

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Chow Tai Fook celebrates the upcoming movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story with new Star WarsTM Collection

Chow Tai Fook celebrates the upcoming movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story with new Star WarsTM Collection   HongKong, 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chow Tai Fook presents the Star WarsTM Collection to celebrate the movie of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story that will hit cinemas soon. The exquisite range of collectible pieces and…

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Red Button Vintage Creamery launches seven flavors of premium gelato

Red Button Vintage Creamery Brings a Taste of Italy to Local Grocers Utah company adds seven varieties of gelato to frozen dessert offerings Salt Lake City, UT, 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Red Button Vintage Creamery is adding a taste of Italy to its product line with the launch of premium gelato this week. The Utah-based company,…

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Price Chopper and Market 32 kick off 2016 Check Out Hunger campaign and Holiday Toy Drive

Schenectady, NY, 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper and Market 32’s Check Out Hunger, a campaign that raises dollars and food donations for regional food banks and their affiliated kitchens and pantries and the annual Holiday Toy Drive kicked off this past weekend and will run for four weeks through Saturday, December 10. “Price Chopper…

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QVC and Peace Love World to raise fund this #GivingTuesday to benefit Nest

WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — There’s no better gift than giving back. On Tuesday, November 29, QVC is celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and its charitable mission to support the success and wellness of women through the power of relationships as the first company to globally support #GivingTuesday. The video and…

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