ATLANTA, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Popeyes® is bringing back one of its most popular limited-time offers, the $5 Bonafide® Big Box. Offering guests their choice of two pieces of Popeyes Bonafide® chicken or three freshly prepared Handcrafted Tenders, two Signature Sides and a Buttermilk Biscuit,Popeyes $5 Bonafide Big Box is a real meal deal…
St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — One of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its twenty second hypermarket in St. Petersburg.
The new store is a Lenta compact format hypermarket located at 11 Magnitogorskaya str., St. Petersburg, at the Okhta Mall shopping center. The store has…
CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rack Room Shoes today (AUGUST 29, 2016 ) announced that footwear industry veteran Brian Burnett will succeed Terry Apple as Vice President and General Merchandise Manager on Thursday, Sept. 1. Apple, who currently serves as VP/GMM, will work with Burnett to ensure a seamless and orderly transition for…
Dunkin’ Donuts announces the return of REESE’S Peanut Butter Square and favorite fall flavors
CANTON, MA, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts is celebrating the return of fall with a harvest of delicious donuts. Dunkin’ Donuts is once again putting the tastes of creamy chocolate and REESE’S Peanut Butter together in one tasty treat…
DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation, a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (August 29, 2016) announced that Coles Supermarkets, one of Australia’s largest supermarket retailers, has chosen to improve customer checkout experiences and operational efficiency by adding NCR Real POS XR8 as its future POS terminals. Coles plans to upgrade more than 4,000 POS units…
Lindex announces winner of best design idea and collection amongst Borås School of Textiles graduates
Gothenburg, Sweden, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — The winner for best design idea and collection has been chosen amongst the graduates from Borås School of Textiles. The graduation show and announcement of the winner was held at Fashion Week Stockholm. The…
NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) today released its eighth annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) report, which features an enhanced global CR strategy to address social and environmental issues that most affect PVH and provides an update on the progress on its 2015 initiatives. The report is available online at http://www.pvh.com/CR.
Chairman and Chief…
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SGRP), a leading global supplier of retail merchandising, technology and other marketing services throughout the United States and across five continents, today (August 29, 2016) announced the appointment of R. Scott Popaditch as President and CEO effective September 6, 2016. Mr. Popaditch replaces Ms.…
Byron Center, MI, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Dave Staples as the Company President; Mr. Staples will continue as Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. Staples will continue to report directly to Dennis Eidson, who continues his responsibilities as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. As President and…
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania, western Vermont, and north central Massachusetts today (August 29, 2016) announced CodyAnne Weise of Ripley, NY as the grand prize winner of Tops’ 2016 Monopoly second chance sweepstakes. Weise is the winner of a…
LuLu Group further expands in the eastern region of UAE with the opening its 128th hypermarket in Al Ain
Al Ain, UAE, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Al Ain : LuLu Group has further expanded its presence in the eastern region of the UAE by opening its latest hypermarket in the garden city of Al Ain.
The…
BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Am 1. September wird das Coop Restaurant im Zürcher St. Annahof wiedereröffnet. Nach rund drei Monaten Umbauphase präsentiert sich das Restaurant der neuen Generation modern und frisch. Kundinnen und Kunden erwartet ein abwechslungsreiches Eröffnungsprogramm.
Nach einer mehrmonatigen Testphase an verschiedenen Standorten, ist das neue Restaurantkonzept der Coop Gastronomie nun…
DEERFIELD, Ill. & ST. PAUL, Minn., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens and Prime Therapeutics (Prime), a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), today ( August 29, 2016 ) announced a long-term strategic alliance that includes a new retail pharmacy network agreement and the combination of the companies’ central specialty pharmacy and mail service businesses.
The alliance between…
NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — J.Crew Group, Inc. (jcrew.com) announces that Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) will sell an edited assortment of the J.Crew collection at select Nordstrom full-line stores and at Nordstrom.com beginning September 12th. The assortment will include women's apparel, accessories and petites (online only).
J.Crew Group's Madewell has successfully been partnering with…
BOLINGBROOK, Ill., 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ulta Beauty and proactiv®, the award-winning acne treatment system, are pleased to announce a new retail partnership. Starting September 1, proactiv will be available to Ulta Beauty guests in select stores and nationwide online at ulta.com. Ulta Beauty will be the exclusive beauty retailer of proactiv at the…
Starbucks opens its doors for the first time in Trinidad and Tobago
Seattle, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, just north of South America’s northern coast, is known for its peach sand, lush rain forests, and natural beauty. The steel pan drum was invented there in the 1930's, and its…
SEATTLE, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today (Aug. 29, 2016) announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in Monee, Ill. At the more than 850,000-square-foot facility, hundreds and hundreds of Amazon employees will pick, pack and ship small items to customers such as books, electronics and consumer goods.
“We place our fulfillment…
Macy’s Presents Fashion’s Front Row opens the exclusive doors to fashion’s biggest week on September 7
NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s is ready to kick off New York Fashion Week and bring it closer to fans everywhere as Macy’s Presents Fashion’s Front Row, a runway spectacle mixing music, fashion and compassion, hits the…
Sainsbury’s trials new concept called Slow Shopping to help elderly and disabled customers
Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Slow Shopping is run at the store every Tuesday from 1-3 pm. During this time people who want to use the service are greeted at the entrance to the store, where a Sainsbury’s colleague is…
Cosmetics brand Fresh celebrates 25 years with an exciting new skincare franchise — Vitamin Nectar
Paris, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — U.S. cosmetics brand Fresh is celebrating 25 years of innovation with Vitamin Nectar, an exciting new skincare franchise. Featuring a breakthrough formula based on vitamins, these new skincare products reflect Fresh’s natural approach to beauty.
Fresh,…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) today (August 29, 2016) filed a motion requesting that the Federal Court of Australia appoint a liquidator to oversee the equitable and orderly wind up of the Masters Joint Venture vehicle, Hydrox Holdings, as part of a liquidation process that has been initiated by…
Laval, Québec, Canada, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“Couche-Tard”) (TSX: ATD.A/ATD.B) announces today (August 29, 2016) that it has signed, through its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary Circle K Stores Inc., an agreement to purchase 53 sites held by American General Investments, LLC and North American Financial Group, LLC (together, “Cracker Barrel”). These sites…
SONIC® Drive-In launches SONIC Blast® Flavor Funnels
OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ:SONC) introduces an irresistible new way to indulge your sweet tooth with SONIC Blast® Flavor Funnels. Take the Blasts you love to the next level with a funnel of creamy OREO® stuffing, peanut butter, caramel or chocolate filled right…
DENVER, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Aug. 29, 2016), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) announced a promotion to help make heading back to school a little easier. During the entire month of September, high school and college students with a valid ID can enjoy free fountain soft drinks or iced tea with any in-store entrée…
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts features classic flavors of fall
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Inspired by the savory and spicy flavors of fall, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today ( August 29, 2016) announced a doughnut and beverage line featuring classic tastes such as pumpkin spice and salted caramel. The Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut, Salted Caramel Latte…
Melanie Teed-Murch named President, Toys“R”Us, Canada
WAYNE, NJ and CONCORD, Ontario, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, today (August 29, 2016) announced the appointment of Melanie Teed-Murch as President, Toys“R”Us, Canada, effective September 1. In addition to overseeing the operations and business activities for the company’s Toys“R”Us®…
CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid announced today (Aug. 29, 2016) that naloxone, a medication that can be used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is now available at their pharmacies in 13 states without a prescription, subject to state regulations. Previously, naloxone, which can be administered by injection…
NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) today ( Aug. 29, 2016) announced that management will be presenting at the 23rd Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York on Wednesday, September 7th at 9:35 am Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be available at the Company's investor…
Hong Kong, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — GOME Electrical Appliances Holding Limited (HKSE: 493, “GOME” or the “Company,” together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) today (29 August, 2016) announced its unaudited interim results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2016 (the “Reporting Period”).
Steady Sales Growth with Larger Contribution from GOME Online
In the first…
Zaandam, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Studenten in Wageningen hoeven vanaf nu de campus niet meer te verlaten als ze 'on the go' willen eten en drinken. Vandaag, 29 augustus, opent AH to go hier zijn deuren. De nieuwe winkel speelt in op het studentenbudget. Zo worden er AH Basic producten verkocht en is er…