Arlington , VA, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — In a letter sent to House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling and Ranking Member Maxine Waters, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) outlined retailers' objections to H.R. 5983, the Financial CHOICE Act, and urged the Committee to vote against the legislation this week.
The CHOICE Act, specifically Section…
Arlington , VA, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new analysis by the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and The Solar Foundation found that Whole Foods Market's approach to rooftop solar installations in multiple facilities could be a valuable model for other retailers to consider.
The analysis, "Whole Foods Market -- Making the Case for Rapid…
WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today (September 13, 2016) asked Congress to reject legislation that would both undermine competition and repeal the Federal Reserve’s cap on debit card swipe fees. The proposed bill would unleash new, higher, hidden swipe fees that could more than double without competitive routing options and…
ALEXANDRIA, Va, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Despite a 10-cent increase in gas prices over the past month, U.S. consumer optimism about the overall state of the U.S. economy remained stable according to the latest national consumer survey released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS).
U.S. fuel consumers quickly noticed this month’s price increase.…
Alexandria, VA, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lyle Beckwith, senior vice president of government relations at NACS, today (9/13/2016) issued the following statement on the House Financial Services Committee vote to report H.R. 5983, the Financial Choice Act:
“NACS is deeply disappointed at the House Financial Services Committee’s vote to report the controversial and misnamed ‘Financial…
CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — General Growth Properties, Inc. (NYSE: GGP)(the “Company”) today (September 12, 2016) announced that Michael Berman, Chief Financial Officer, and Shobi Khan, Chief Operating Officer, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2016 Global Real Estate Conference in New York on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at 12:40 p.m.…
Kimco Realty Corp. to participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Real Estate Conference
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM) announced today (September 12, 2016) that its management will participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Real Estate Conference on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in New York City. Kimco management will provide a general overview of the company…
NEW YORK, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — For fall 2016, Gap and Pendleton Woolen Mills will celebrate American style with the introduction of a limited-edition collection featuring clothes and accessories for men, women, kids and baby. The collection brings together two classic American brands, celebrating Gap’s beloved denim and Pendleton’s signature plaids specially curated from…
NGA disappointed on House Financial Services Committee bill that repeals debit card swipe fee reform
ARLINGTON, VA, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA) today (Sep 13, 2016) issued the following statement in response to a House Financial Services Committee markup of the Financial CHOICE Act of 2016 (H.R. 5983), a bill that repeals debit card swipe fee reform, also known as the Durbin Amendment that was…
Melbourne, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Start up logistics software solutions company Shippit who have re-engineered parcel delivery by leveraging cloud services and smart digital technology called on Intershop to “ice the cake” by completing the integration of the Intershop Commerce Suite into the Shippit Freight Management & Booking Platform.
The appeal of Shippit is it…
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts celebrates Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Say “ahoy” to your free Original Glazed doughnut! Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announced today (September 13, 2016) that participating shops in the United States and Canada will celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19.
Any swashbuckling…
Cupertino, California, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The biggest iOS release ever is available today (SEPTEMBER 13, 2016) as a free update for iPhone and iPad. iOS 10 is a massive release for Messages, brings new ways to use Siri with your favorite apps and introduces Memories in Photos, an exciting way to help you…
Cupertino, California, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Swift Playgrounds, an innovative new iPad app from Apple that makes learning to code easy and fun for everyone, is now available on the App Store. With Swift Playgrounds, real coding concepts are brought to life with an interactive interface that allows students and beginners to explore working…
BELLEVUE, Wash., 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The third 365 by Whole Foods Market location opens on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 9 a.m. in Bellevue, Washington, at 10200 NE 4th Street in Bellevue Square.
Open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., the 30,000-square-foot store offers a thoughtful selection of grab-and-go prepared foods, grocery items and retail…
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) will announce its third quarter 2016 earnings after the market closes on November 1, 2016. The company will host a conference call to discuss these results on November 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. EDT.
Stockholders and interested parties may listen to a live…
Best Buy launches recyclable gift cards
Minneapolis, MN, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy recently released a gift card that can be recycled at home – with your paper, cans and bottles.
Because the “Go Green” gift card is made out of paper, it can go right into your recycling bin at home. Easy peasy.
The traditional…
Los Angeles, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) has been named the top global real estate advisory firm in the annual Euromoney Real Estate Awards for the fifth consecutive year. Globally, CBRE was also ranked highest overall in the Sales/Leasing, Valuation and Research categories.
In addition to the global awards, CBRE was named…
BRANDE, Denmark, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the third year running, BESTSELLER’s offices in Brande and Aarhus will be turned into buzzing fashion fair venues for this year’s BESTSELLER FASHION DAYS.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week, more than 300 Danish and international customers are in for a unique experience, when BESTSELLER opens its doors…
PHOENIX, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — When Daisy trotted out the doors of a Staten Island PetSmart store on a Saturday in August, she became more than the milestone-setting seven millionth pet adopted through PetSmart® and PetSmart Charities® since the in-store adoption program began in 1994. She became another powerful story of people saving pets…
Brentwood, United Kingdom , 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — McColl’s Retail Group, the leading neighbourhood retailer, today (12th September 2016) announces two new appointments to its operational board.
Steve Goswell has joined the Group as Operations Director. Steve has held a number of senior roles at Tesco spanning twenty years, including Regional Store Director of the…
New York, NY, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today (September 12, 2016) announced that it will once again celebrate all things Batman at its stores nationwide on “Batman Day,” Saturday, September 17, starting…
MAHWAH, N.J., 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ - ASNA) today (Sep. 12, 2016) announces the release of its Fiscal 2016 fourth quarter financial results will take place on Monday, September 19, 2016. Results will be released over Business Wire at approximately 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The company will also host a…
A Ivry, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — La Fnac poursuit son déploiement territorial et annonce l’ouverture d’un nouveau magasin franchisé au format de proximité à Morteau. Ce magasin ouvrira ses portes jeudi 29 septembre prochain.
La Fnac Morteau sera dirigée par Jérôme et Odile Descateaux, franchisés et Farid Hamanache, directeur du magasin. Elle s’étend sur une…
London, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Costa Express, the UK’s leading on-the-go coffee brand, today (Sep 12, 2016) announces the installation of its 6,000th self-serve coffee bar in Tesco High Wycombe. The milestone puts Costa Express on track to achieve its target of over 8,000 machines by 2020.
Following the £59.5 million acquisition of Coffee Nation…
DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Sept. 12, 2016 ), most convenience store patrons simply fuel their cars and go. And while retailers generate a large percentage of revenue from fuel sales, they remain diligent in their efforts to better engage fuel-and-go consumers. Rutter’s Farm Stores (Rutter’s) is relying on NCR OPTIC –…
Debenhams’ designer Henry Holland to launch an exclusive pop-up in hip BOXPARK
London, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — New Blogger Girl Tribe Showcase AW looks with shoot by Henry in Holland
When is a Designer at Debenhams not a Designer at Debenhams? When he sets up shop on his own to target a younger, fashion customer and…
Debenhams announces international expansion with plans to open stores in Australia and Gibraltar
London, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Debenhams is to extend its international store network with new sites in Australia and Gibraltar in the pipeline.
The Australian store, the first in the Southern Hemisphere, is planned to open in the prestigious St Collins Lane precinct…
Debenhams launches Autumn/Winter collections from new brands and expanded Hammond & Co. menswear line
LONDON, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Debenhams AW 16 fashion offer benefits from an extension to the successful Hammond & Co. line into underwear and loungewear as well as a number of new concessions added online.
Hammond & Co., the incredibly successful menswear…
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new online survey of Kmart shoppers, conducted on behalf of Kmart Pharmacy by the company's Member Feedback and Insights team, found that more than a third [36 percent] of shoppers choose not to get a flu shot, and almost a quarter [23 percent] state that price…
DEERFIELD, Ill, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Two of Walgreens widely adopted digital health resources are helping to drive better medication adherence among users, according to two recent company studies.
Walgreens research shows that those over 50 years of age who track activities through its Balance® Rewards for healthy choices (BRhc) program, which awards loyalty points…