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Yearly Archives: 2016

Nordstrom debuts ‘Love, Nordstrom’ holiday campaign to celebrate customers and their stories

SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE: JWN) is celebrating its customers and their stories through a holiday campaign that thanks them called 'Love, Nordstrom.' The company is using the marketing campaign as a stage for larger-than-life love notes to thank customers for the special relationship they share. The campaign debuts today in the…

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Amazon.com kicks off the holiday countdown with its Black Friday Deals Store and curated holiday gift guides

This holiday season, customers can enjoy more deals than ever before on everything from HD TVs to stylish kitchen staples to some of the most popular toys of the year To help customers find the perfect gift for everyone on their shopping list, Amazon offers curated holiday gift guides for Electronics, Home, Handmade, and…

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Waitrose becomes the first UK retailer to introduce responsibly sourced non-GM soya for animal feed from Europe

London, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose has become the first UK retailer to introduce responsibly sourced non-GM soya for animal feed from Europe, reducing its reliance upon South American supply. In October the grocer landed its first shipment of soya grown in the Danube Region of Europe – an area stretching from the Black Forest to the Black…

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Sainsbury’s and linguist Susie Dent launch The Taste Dictionary to inspire the nation when describing food

Sainsbury’s and linguist Susie Dent launch The Taste Dictionary to inspire the nation when describing food   London, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — New research today ( 31 October 2016) reveals that we now think, plan and talk about food for more than 16 hours a week on average (that’s almost six years of our adult lives)…

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M&S Energy Community Energy Fund winners announced

Following a staggering 78,837 votes by the general public, 19 projects have been awarded grants from the M&S Energy Community Energy Fund. Judges including Sir Ed Davey, have also awarded a further seven projects up to £12,500 each. The project has helped customers get involved and Spark Something Good through donations  for their…

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Holiday Pecan Pie Flavor Funnel joins SONIC’s Blast® Flavor Funnels

Holiday Pecan Pie Flavor Funnel joins SONIC's Blast® Flavor Funnels   OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) is expanding its line of innovative SONIC Blast® Flavor Funnels with the Holiday Pecan Pie Flavor Funnel. Boasting a rich chocolate funnel all the way down the middle of the new Pecan Pie Master…

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The Home Depot® to hold its 3Q 2016 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, November 15

ATLANTA, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced today (Nov. 1, 2016) that it will hold its Third Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, November 15, at 9 a.m. ET. A webcast will be available by logging onto http://earnings.homedepot.com and selecting the Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call…

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British Land announces Next and M&S Foodhall at Serpentine Green, Peterborough extension

British Land announces Next and M&S Foodhall at Serpentine Green, Peterborough extension   London, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land is pleased to announce two lettings at Serpentine Green, Peterborough totalling 22,000 sq ft as part of a £7 million extension that commenced this month. The extension will deliver three new units totalling 25,000 sq ft…

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The NRF Foundation announces influential host committee members for its third annual Gala fundraising event

Washington, DC , 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The NRF Foundation today (November 1, 2016) announced a lineup of industry insiders, CEOs and celebrities who will serve as host committee members for the Foundation’s third annual Gala fundraising event during Retail’s BIG Show this winter. The Gala will bring together the next generation of…

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The British Retail Consortium welcomes UK’s new National Cyber Security Strategy

London, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The British Retail Consortium (BRC) welcomes the publication today (November 01, 2016) of the UK's new National Cyber Security Strategy (2016-2021). The Government's decision to allocate £1.9bn investment towards implementing the new approach is an important move, and reflects the now widely-acknowledged reality that a step-change is needed to tackle…

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Chipotle Mexican Grill announces special buy-one-get-one (BOGO) promotion for active military and veterans

DENVER, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — In honor of those who serve, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is offering a special buy-one-get-one (BOGO) promotion from 3:00 p.m. to close on Veteran’s Day, Friday, November 11, 2016. BOGOs will be offered to all active duty military, reserves, national guard, military spouses, retired military with a valid U.S. military…

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Tractor Supply Company declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share of its common stock

BRENTWOOD, TN, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today (11/01/16) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share of the Company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on November 29, 2016,…

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Toys“R”Us® to bring “awesome” holiday moments to its stores nationwide this season

Stores Nationwide Kick Off November with The Great Big AWWWESOME Holiday Toy Fest, Professional Santa Photo Opportunity and More WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the calendar turns to November and customers ready for the inherent holiday shopping to come, Toys“R”Us® today (November 1, 2016) unveiled plans to bring “awesome” holiday moments to its…

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to offer one free doughnut of choice to guests with voting sticker on election day

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Take part in a delicious decision on Election Day! Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today (November 1, 2016) announced any guest wearing a sticker indicating he or she voted will receive one free doughnut of choice on Nov. 8 at participating U.S. shops. “We want to sweeten Election Day by saying…

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Intershop announces financial results for the first nine months of 2016

Revenues of EUR 24.7 million (previous year: EUR 32.7 million) Product business falls short of expectations, service revenues continue to stabilize EBIT of EUR -2.0 million (previous year: EUR 0.05 million) “Lighthouse 2020” strategy: Focus on wholesale and cloud business Jena, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop Communications AG (ISIN: DE000A0EPUH1),…

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Intershop appointments: Carsten Schröder, head of marketing for Europe; Thorsten Desch head of sales for German-speaking countries

Jena, Germany, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop Communications AG has made two major new appointments in the areas of marketing and sales. Effective immediately, Carsten Schröder is the new head of marketing for Europe. An experienced industry expert, Carsten brings a wealth of experience from his twelve-year management career in marketing and public…

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KappAhl launches film series Make it feel right to guide and inspire consumers to sustainable clothing consumption

Mölndal, Sweden, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — We buy 12 kilos of clothes and textiles per person, per year – and throw away 8 kilos in our household rubbish. This, despite the fact that 95% of what we bin could gain a new lease of life in the clothing cycle. With its film series…

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PBS KIDS and Whole Foods Market launch new Aurora® plush animals and PlanToys® wooden toys

Arlington, VA and AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — PBS KIDS and Whole Foods Market’s (NASDAQ: WFM) multi-year partnership continues this holiday season with the launch of new Aurora® plush animals and PlanToys® wooden toys. Beginning today (November 1, 2016), the toy collections will be available at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide and online…

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CANADA: Whole Foods Market opens at Victoria, British Columbia

Store features dozens of ‘Island Local’ products, in-store venues run by Victoria-based restaurateurs and 141 team members hired from Vancouver Island VICTORIA, British Columbia, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ —Whole Foods Market, the world’s leading natural and organic grocer, will open Wednesday, Nov. 2, in Victoria, British Columbia. The 40,000-square-foot store is located in the Uptown…

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Whole Foods Market stores in New York City to give back 5% of November 2 sales to NYC city parks

NEW YORK, N.Y., 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market stores in New York City are joining forces with various city parks to celebrate the retailer’s 5% Community Giving Day. On Wednesday, November 2, 5% of the day’s collective net sales from all 10 Whole Foods Market stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn will benefit…

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Meijer to place sizes S-3X apparel on the same rack giving customers of all sizes the opportunity to shop together

Meijer to place sizes S-3X apparel on the same rack giving customers of all sizes the opportunity to shop together   Retailer offers ground-breaking shopping experience by placing sizes S-3X on the same rack GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Building upon its investment in apparel, Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer Meijer is announcing a new,…

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Red Button Vintage Creamery Premium Pies launches seven new varieties of premium pies just in time for the holidays

Salt Lake City, UT, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The holidays just got a little sweeter thanks to Red Button Vintage Creamery Premium Pies. The Utah company is launching seven new varieties of the award-winning pies just in time later this month. New flavors include: Banana Cream, Coconut Cream, French Silk, Lemon Meringue, Turtle Pie,…

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CityOn.Zhengzhou shopping center: Taubman Asia announces its second China project to open in March 16, 2017

CityOn.Zhengzhou to bring a fresh, contemporary shopping experience to Central China Zhengzhou, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ —Taubman Asia, a subsidiary of Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) and Wangfujing Group Co., Ltd (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 600859), today announced a strong collection of contemporary retailers set to open at CityOn.Zhengzhou in Henan province, Central China. When it opens…

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PREIT brings fashion retailer Zara to Cherry Hill Mall, Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — PREIT (NYSE: PEI) today (Nov. 1, 2016) announced a newly executed lease with Zara, one of the largest international fashion retailers, at Cherry Hill Mall. This is a first-to-portfolio retailer for PREIT and Zara's first location in suburban Philadelphia. Zara will occupy approximately 26,000 square feet of space between…

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Best Buy introduces Ignite web page dedicated to the latest and greatest tech from startups

Best Buy introduces Ignite web page dedicated to the latest and greatest tech from startups   Minneapolis, MN, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — If you geek out whenever you get a glimpse of cool, new tech devices, there’s a new page on BestBuy.com that’s sure to spark your interest. We have introduced a Best Buy Ignite web page…

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St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign begins at Best Buy stores and online

St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign begins at Best Buy stores and online   Richfield, MN, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Riding bikes. Playing with dolls. Throwing the ball around. These are the things childhood should be made of. Unfortunately, not every little one experiences those simple joys every day. For too many, childhood is interrupted by a…

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REWE Group gewinnt Econ Award für Online-Nachhaltigkeitsbericht

Koln, Deutschland, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Der Econ Verlag und die Handelsblatt-Gruppe haben gestern (27.10.) den aktuellen Online-Nachhaltigkeitsbericht der REWE Group 2013/2014 mit dem renommierten Econ Award ausgezeichnet. Die Fachjury wählte den Nachhaltigkeitsbericht mit dem Titel „Wir sind mittendrin“ mit einer Prämierung in Gold zum Besten seiner Kategorie. Der Online-Nachhaltigkeitsbericht sei gekonnt lesefreundlich…

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Coop Kiel Vorstände: “Joint Venture zwischen REWE und Coop sichert sky-und plaza-Märkte und Arbeitsplätze dort langfristig“

Koln, Deutschland, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Das Bundeskartellamt hat heute das Joint Venture zwischen der norddeutschen Coop eG und der REWE Markt GmbH unter Auflagen freigegeben. Dazu erklärten die Vorstände der Coop Kiel, Rüdiger Kasch und Thorsten Tygges: „Dieses Joint Venture zwischen REWE und Coop Kiel sichert die sky- und plaza-Märkte der Coop…

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‘Kaas in ’t Bakkie’ winnaar eerste AH Product Pitch

‘Kaas in ’t Bakkie’ winnaar eerste AH Product Pitch   Zaandam, Netherlands, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — De afgelopen maanden hebben tientallen jonge ondernemers meegedaan aan de ‘AH Product Pitch’, om hun product in de schappen van Albert Heijn te krijgen. ‘Kaas in ’t Bakkie’, van ondernemers Bob van Oosterhout en Paul en Wouter Rodenberg, heeft de…

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