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Yearly Archives: 2016

Stockmann Group’s sales in September down by 10.7 per cent

Helsinki, Finland, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Stockmann Group's sales in September were down by 10.7 per cent and amounted to EUR 82.5 million in continuing product areas and businesses. Stockmann Retail's sales in continuing product areas and businesses were down by 11.9 per cent in September due to fewer price-driven campaigns than in 2015 and…

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The 2016 recipients of the Avon-Pfizer Metastatic Breast Cancer Grants Program announced

New York, NY, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (October 13, 2016), Pfizer Oncology and the Avon Foundation for Women announced the 2016 recipients of the Avon-Pfizer Metastatic Breast Cancer Grants Program: Identify-Amplify-Unify. In total, 22 non-profit organizations will receive grants totaling $1 million in funding to support and educate metastatic breast cancer patients, their…

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Abercrombie & Fitch to launch its largest ever ad campaign in support of its redefined identity

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) today ( Oct. 13, 2016) introduces a redefined identity for the Abercrombie & Fitch brand, reflecting the character, charisma and confidence of today's consumer while honoring the brand's 125-year heritage as a quality, casual, and distinctively American luxury brand. The new brand…

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Lenta Ltd will release its 3Q-2016 consolidated sales and operating results on 20th October 2016

St-Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta Ltd, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) (“Lenta”), one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce it will release its consolidated sales and operating results for the third quarter of 2016 on 20th October 2016. Lenta will also host an Analyst and Investor Conference Call on…

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Japanese casual fashion brand GU to open two stores in Hong Kong in spring 2017

Japanese casual fashion brand GU to open two stores in Hong Kong in spring 2017   HongKong, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — GU, the Japanese casual fashion brand, today (2016.10.17) announces plans to open two stores in Hong Kong in spring 2017, marking the brand's first entry into the market. The stores will be located at the…

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Shop Direct to support the development of a new digital app for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital

Shop Direct to support the development of a new digital app for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital   Liverpool,UK, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colleagues at Shop Direct have raised £210,000 in just 12 months to support the development of a new digital app for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. In September 2015, the 4,700-strong team at Shop Direct voted…

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Food and beverage will be omni-present at MAPIC 2016 in Cannes, 16 to 18 November

Food and beverage will be omni-present at MAPIC 2016 in Cannes, 16 to 18 November   Paris, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the global consumer demand for unique and impactful dining experiences in malls and shopping destinations reaching an all-time high, food and beverage will be omni-present at MAPIC 2016. Organised by Reed MIDEM, the International…

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Which Wich to use mobile POS system from NCR

DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — When the Which Wich technology team decided its quick service franchises needed an easy-to-use, cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) solution, it turned to NCR Small Business. The mobile POS system from NCR, a global leader in omni-channel solutions, offers the company’s franchisees a simple implementation process and powerful functionality at a…

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Seth Schaefer and Rivermark Community Credit Union honored at NCR’s annual Innovation Conference

DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (October 14, 2016) announced the winner of its second annual Idea Tank competition, Rivermark Community Credit Union’s Seth Schaefer. Schaefer and Rivermark were honored at NCR’s annual Innovation Conference in Washington, D.C. and will receive R&D resources…

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust announced distribution of 11.75 cents per unit for October 2016

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) today (Oct. 14, 2016) announced a distribution of 11.75 cents per unit for the month of October. The distribution will be payable on November 7, 2016 to unit holders of record as at October 31, 2016. About RioCan RioCan is Canada's largest…

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USDA’s FSIS: Michigan Turkey Producers recalls 54,011 pounds of turkey breast products

WASHINGTON, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Michigan Turkey Producers, a Grand Rapids, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 54,011 pounds of turkey breast products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically an unidentified black material, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Oct. 15, 2016). The oven roasted turkey…

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USDA’s FSIS: Tyson Foods recalls approximately 1,148 pounds of frozen popcorn chicken products

USDA's FSIS: Tyson Foods recallс approximately 1,148 pounds of frozen popcorn chicken products   WASHINGTON, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tyson Foods, a New Holland, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,148 pounds of frozen popcorn chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection…

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USDA’s FSIS: National Meat and Provision recalls 2,349 pounds of beef and veal products

WASHINGTON, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — National Meat and Provisions, a Reserve, La. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,349 pounds of beef and veal products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Oct. 14, 2016). The raw non-intact beef and veal items…

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Sprouts Farmers Market to announce 3Q financial results on Thursday, November 3, 2016

PHOENIX, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq:SFM) today (Oct. 13, 2016) announced it will issue financial results for the third quarter ended October 2, 2016 before the market opens on Thursday, November 3, 2016. Following the release, Sprouts management will conduct a conference call at 7:00 a.m. PDT (10:00 a.m. EDT)…

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All Office Depot and OfficeMax stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and OfficeMax brands, today (October 13, 2016) announced that after reviewing both business and personal dynamics this year, all Office Depot and OfficeMax stores will be closed on…

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Four former Food Lion units located in Delaware and one in Maryland will reopen as Weis Markets’ stores

SUNBURY, PA, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets today (October 13, 2016) announced four former Food Lion units located in Millsboro, Lewes, Millville and Rehoboth Beach, DE, and one unit in Easton, MD will reopen as Weis Markets’ stores this Friday, October 14 at 7:00 a.m.  As part of the conversion, the stores will offer…

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Kmart makes it easy for Shop Your Way® members and shoppers to celebrate this Halloween in spooky style

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Halloween, Kmart makes it easy for Shop Your Way® members and shoppers to celebrate the holiday in spooky style. From candy, costumes, décor and more, Kmart keeps it real with all the essentials at scary good prices. "We love Halloween at Kmart! Did you know 'samhainophobia'…

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Schnucks: Brownwood Farms Issues Allergy Alert on BBQ Products

St. Louis, MO, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brownwood Farms has issued an allergy alert on certain BBQ products because they may contain undeclared soy – a known allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Schnucks customers…

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Coop spendet 200 000 Franken für Hurrikan-Opfer

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Für die Soforthilfe in Haiti spendet Coop 200 000 Franken. Die Summe geht an das Schweizerische Rote Kreuz (SRK), welches bereits vor Ort ist. So wird sichergestellt, dass die Spende der notleidenden Bevölkerung gezielt und ohne Verzögerung zu Gute kommt. «Coop nimmt ihre soziale Verantwortung als Genossenschaft wahr. Mit…

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Babynahrungshersteller Hipp ruft europaweit Kinder Frühstücks-Ringe 140 g zurück

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Der Babynahrungshersteller Hipp ruft vorsorglich europaweit die Kinder Frühstücks-Ringe, 140 g (Artikelnummer 5.807.266) mit Mindesthaltbarkeit von 05.01.2017 bis 19.04.2017 zurück. Das Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum befindet sich auf der Packungsoberseite. Von diesem Rückruf ist auch Coop betroffen. Grund für den Rückruf ist, dass im Produkt Metalldraht gefunden wurde. Im Sinne des…

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The Home Depot® Foundation donates $500,000 to disaster relief efforts in communities impacted by Hurricane Matthew

ATLANTA, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot® Foundation today (Oct. 13, 2016) committed $500,000 to disaster relief efforts in Atlantic coastal communities impacted by Hurricane Matthew. The funds will be distributed to The Home Depot Foundation's non-profit partners including Team Rubicon, Operation Blessing, Convoy of Hope and the American Red Cross. The contribution is…

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Prairie Grove Farms, Raley’s to donate over $50,000 to The Farmer Veteran Coalition

Fair Oaks, CA, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Prairie Grove Farms, in partnership with Raley’s Family of Fine Stores, is proud to donate over  $50,000 to The Farmer Veteran Coalition. A portion of every Prairie Grove Farms product purchased at Raley’s helps provide veterans of all eras and branches with viable employment and meaningful careers…

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Starbucks: 23 barista champions invited to Bogota for the 2nd annual Latin America and Caribbean Barista Championship Experience

Starbucks: 23 barista champions invited to Bogota for the 2nd annual Latin America and Caribbean Barista Championship Experience   Seattle, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks invited 23 barista champions to Bogota, Colombia, for the second annual Latin America and Caribbean Barista Championship Experience. The week-long event celebrated the champions while inspiring and equipping them to be…

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Craft beer demand at Tesco rocketed by 130 per cent in the last year

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — But now craft beer has become so popular right across Britain that demand at Tesco has rocketed by 130 per cent in the last year. As a result of that soaring popularity and to meet the changing tastes of its customers, over the next week the supermarket will…

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UK potato supplier Branston opens its £5m prepared potato factory extension in partnership with Tesco

UK potato supplier Branston opens its £5m prepared potato factory extension in partnership with Tesco   CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Branston, one of the UK biggest potato suppliers, has officially opened its £5 million prepared potato factory extension in partnership with Tesco. Producing around 3,500 tonnes of potatoes each week for sale in Tesco…

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Carrefour to reduce the food wastage by 50% between now and 2025

Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Climate issues have an effect on food all over the world, as well as on men's and women's health. Carrefour is well aware of just how important it is to act and has assumed its share of responsibility by announcing ambitious targets at the COP21 conference. One such target…

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Carrefour’s initiatives to fight against food waste around the world

Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour is continuing with its commitment to tackling food wastage: the Group wants to reduce the quantity of the food that it wastes by 50% by 2025. In all of the countries in which Carrefour operates, we are implementing major initiatives and testing innovative solutions which will…

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Carrefour selected startups FoPo and Too Good to Go for its anti-wastage competition

Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — As one of the partners of the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit in Paris, Carrefour has selected two start-ups – FoPo and Too Good to Go – for its anti-wastage competition. FoPo and Too Good to Go have both been recognised for their innovative initiatives Carrefour has awarded first prize of…

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Carrefour Foundation staging anti-wastage-themed buffet evenings with charity caterers in five French cities

Carrefour Foundation staging anti-wastage-themed buffet evenings with charity caterers in five French cities   Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Carrefour Foundation gets charities and renowned chefs involved in five major anti-wastage-themed buffet evenings Having turned food into a means of tackling social exclusion, the Carrefour Foundation is now staging anti-wastage-themed buffet evenings with charity caterers…

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Amazon greenlit a fourth season of the popular Amazon Original Series Bosch

SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (-Oct. 17, 2016) announced it has greenlit a fourth season of the popular Amazon Original Series Bosch. Seasons one and two of the Emmy-nominated drama are now available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in the US, UK,Germany, Austria and Japan via the Amazon Video app for TVs,…

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