Daily Archives: January 25, 2017

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PickAPuppy.com — Where Best Friends are Chosen!

PickAPuppy.com — Where Best Friends are Chosen!

Englewood, Ohio, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — PickAPuppy.com has officially launched and happy to announced its ability to provide top quality puppies to its clients across the United States. Pick A Puppy is a trusted service used by people and families looking to add that perfect puppy to their life.

Pick A Puppy has built a large network of responsible breeders who’s main goal is to offer high quality, healthy, happy puppies. With a hands on approach Pick A Puppy staff members hand select which breeders can use the Pick A Puppy Service by interviewing the breeders, collecting inspection reports and making sure the breeder can cater to each clients’ specific needs. With this formal interview process Pick A Puppy can assure each client will have a seamless and enjoyable experience when picking a puppy on Pick A Puppy.

Pick a Puppy has all types of puppies available, different breeds, colors and specific traits which will fulfill all the requirements the new home will require to give the puppy a forever home! Despite the large selection of breeds, Pick A Puppy stands out from its competition because all the puppies come with:

Lifetime Health Warrantees: Pick A Puppy has such confidence in the puppies offered for sale on our site that we took the unprecedented decision to offer these incredible health guarantees to give you the peace of mind that picking a puppy from Pick A Puppy is the right decision! We are confident that you will not find a breeder, kennel, pet shop, shelter, rescue or website that offers the guarantees that afford YOU the protections and peace of mind that our site does.

Free Training: The training covers but is not limited to: housebreaking, general obedience, and problem avoidance. Pick A Puppy offers training as an informational source only and it should not be perceived or utilized as an alternative to actual physical training with a qualified dog trainer.

Pick A Puppy is available to provide you with easy to understand information to help you transition your new puppy into his/her new home and help you in making the transition into as smooth of an experience as possible!

Microchipping: All Puppies will be microchipped before leaving for their new furever home!

Veterinarian Care: The puppies will have vaccinations and wormings, up to date, prior to going to their new homes. Vaccinations may include Distemper and Parvo inoculations, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis, and/or Bordatella. Parasite control is used for both the treatment of, as well as preventative care of parasites throughout the puppy’s life.

Pick A Puppy maybe a service, however, the trained staff of knowledgeable dog trainers, breeders, and groomers with combined decades of experience with dogs are available to answer your questions and discuss different breeds with you to allow you the opportunity to choose the right breeder, the right breed, and the right puppy to become a part of your family. Pick A Puppy staff makes sure that clients choose the perfect puppy and partner that suits the needs and lifestyle of their clients. The trained knowledgeable staff not only discusses the preferences of their consumers but also the emotional needs that come along with it.

Pick a Puppy is bound to make its mark as the most trusted and easiest solution to finding a new puppy. Trained staff with knowledgeable dog trainers, breeders, and groomers are available round the clock to answer and discuss client’s inquiries regarding puppies over different mediums of communication at the ease of clients.

Contact Information
Website URL:  www.pickapuppy.com/
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/pickapuppyonline
Twitter: twitter.com/pick_puppy
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pickapuppy/
Email:  sales@pickapuppy.com
Phone:  (844)745-2787

SOURCE: EPR Network

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H&M kicks off its next garment collecting campaign, Bring It

H&M kicks off its next garment collecting campaign, Bring It

 

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M first launched its worldwide Garment Collecting initiative in 2013 and has since then collected over 40,000 tonnes of clothing. Customers can bring any unwanted garments and textiles, from any brand and in any condition, to any H&M store, all year around. The goal is to increase the amount of garments collected, every year, so that we reach a total collected volume of 25,000 tonnes per year by 2020.

A brand new film directed by Crystal Moselle will kick off the next garment collecting campaign, Bring It, which will debut globally on January 26 at hm.com. The campaign raises awareness on the importance of garment recycling. H&M wants to close the loop on fashion by giving customers an easy solution to hand in unwanted garments so they can be reused or recycled through H&M’s garment collecting initiative. By doing so, less garments go to landfill. The Bring It film tells the journey that unwanted garments go on after they have been collected in store. Through inspiring stories the film illustrates how the lifespan of a garment can be increased to keep it in the loop for as long as possible.

In 2014 H&M also introduced its first Close the Loop collection made with recycled textile fibers – an important step in closing the loop for fashion. A new exclusive online collection consisting of two Close the Loop products made entirely out of used denim will be released during week 5.

To provide fashion and quality at the best price in a sustainable way, H&M’s ambition is to work towards a change in the way fashion is made and enjoyed today. Closing the loop is a central commitment of H&M’s work towards a sustainable fashion future. The aim is to create a closed loop for textiles, so that unwanted clothes can be reused and recycled to create fresh textile fibers for new products. In turn, this will help to save natural resources and ensure that  zero garments go to landfill.

See link for the video:  https://youtu.be/7i4JSzB8VlU

For more information on garment collecting and Close the Loop, please visit http://about.hm.com/en/sustainability/get-involved/recycle-your-clothes.html

Media Relations:
Camilla Emilsson Falk
+46 8 796 39 95

Source: H&M

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Guerlain announces Angelina Jolie as the face of its new fragrance for women

Guerlain announces Angelina Jolie as the face of its new fragrance for women

 

Paris, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new Guerlain fragrance for women, not yet released, already has a face: Angelina Jolie. The modern icon becomes the new muse of Guerlain Parfumeur, the beauty house founded in 1828.

“We create perfumes for the women we admire,” said Jacques Guerlain, creator of such mythic fragrances as L’Heure Bleue, Shalimar and Mitsouko. Thierry Wasser, Guerlain’s Master Perfumer since 2008, says that Angelina Jolie embodies such a woman, expressing different facets of modern femininity with choices, emotions and dreams. As the muse who inspired the creation of the new scent – which Guerlain will reveal in March of this year – Angelina Jolie has now lent her face to the fragrance.

Angelina Jolie is a filmmaker, Special envoy of the UN Refugee Agency and co-founder of the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative. She is donating her entire earnings from the campaign to charity.

Contact:

LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton
22, avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris – France
Tel: +33 (0)1 44 13 22 22
Fax: +33 (0)1 44

Source: LVMH

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Starbucks announces nominations of Rosalind Brewer, Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, and Satya Nadella to its Board of Directors

Starbucks announces nominations of Rosalind Brewer, Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, and Satya Nadella to its Board of Directors

 

  • Starbucks board member James G. Shennan, Jr. to retire following 27 years of service;
  • Company expands its board of world-class, values-based leaders, attracting diversity in global technology, retail and consumer experience as it pursues its long-term plan for strong global growth and innovation

SEATTLE, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) announced today (January 24, 2017) the nominations of Rosalind Brewer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sam’s Club, and executive vice president of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, Executive Chairman of the LEGO Brand Group; and Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft Corporation, to the Starbucks Board of Directors. Each are nominated for election to the Board at the company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders on March 22, 2017, along with the nomination of the company’s current directors other than Mr. Shennan who is retiring from the Board immediately prior to the meeting.

“For 45 years, the success of the Starbucks brand has been built upon the preservation of the trust, confidence and connection we have with our customers and partners,” said Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman and ceo. “Innovation and pushing to alter the status quo are also core to our culture, and by welcoming three world-class, values-based leaders — Roz, Jørgen and Satya — to Starbucks Board of Directors upon their election at the Annual Meeting, we will strengthen our leadership and add unmatched expertise in technology, strategy, and retail to the company at a time of unprecedented change for our industry. I look forward to welcoming each of these leaders to Starbucks Board of Directors.”

Rosalind Brewer

Rosalind Brewer will bring to the Board extensive insight on large-scale operations and supply chain logistics based on her senior leadership positions with Sam’s Club and Walmart, as well as valuable experience in consumer products and distribution. Brewer will also provide vast experience in product development, product management, leadership, digital technology and innovation, and international operations and distribution. Brewer has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sam’s Club, a division of Walmart, since February 2012. Walmart recently announced her retirement from the company effective February 1, 2017. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Lockheed Martin Corporation and is Chair of the Board of Trustees for Spelman College, and formerly served as a director of Molson Coors Brewing Company.

“For many years, I’ve looked to Starbucks as a leader in how companies should stay ahead of innovation, build trust and loyalty with customers and deeply engage in local and global communities. As an avid customer, I am delighted every day to see just how much this company focuses on honing its craft. It will be an honor to put my many years of retail and customer engagement to work on behalf of the brand, and to serve alongside such a talented group in doing so,” said Brewer.

Jørgen Vig Knudstorp

To the Starbucks Board of Directors, Jørgen Vig Knudstorp will provide global executive leadership experience from one of the world’s most renowned toy manufacturers and recognizable brands. He will also bring a proven record of innovation and unique insight of brand and digital marketing, strategy, consumer products, and international operations and distribution to the Board. Knudstorp has served as Executive Chairman of the LEGO Brand Group, the controlling company to the LEGO Group since January 2017. From October 2004 to December 2016, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the LEGO Group.

“I find Starbucks truly fascinating and inspiring because of its high quality products and customer experiences, the authenticity of the brand, the company’s caring approach to consumers and employees and not least the ambitious responsibility agenda,” said Knudstorp. “Starbucks was founded on a simple, essential idea and now the company has grown in to becoming a very strong, innovative brand with the potential to expand its global presence further. I am very excited to have been nominated to join the Board and to contribute to the continued development of this fantastic company.”

Satya Nadella

Satya Nadella will bring to the Starbucks Board extensive experience and an understanding of how technology will be used and experienced around the world.  He will provide the Board with invaluable insight in international operations and distribution as Starbucks continues to focus on innovative ways to use technology to elevate the brand and grow its business.  Nadella has served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Microsoft Corporation, a leading productivity and platform company, since February 2014.  He has held various leadership positions at Microsoft since joining the company in 1992.  Nadella currently serves on the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center board of trustees.

“I’m honored to have been nominated to join the Board of this world-renowned company,” said Nadella. “As a regular customer myself, I’ve always admired Starbucks focus and deep passion for its customers and the communities it does business in and hope my years of experience in the technology industry will be of value to the company.”

Additionally, James (Jamie) Shennan Jr., a Starbucks director since March 1990, will retire from the Board effective immediately prior to the shareholder meeting in accordance with the company’s Corporate Governance Principles and Practices’ mandatory retirement age requirements.

“For nearly three decades Jamie has been instrumental in the building of the Starbucks brand, our go-to-market strategy, and the globalization of our operations,” said Schultz. “He has fully appreciated the Starbucks culture and our mission from our earliest of days, and has made significant contributions in the evolution of our business. I’m eternally grateful to Jamie for his knowledge and counsel to me, personally, and to the Starbucks Board of Directors over the years.”

If all nominees are elected by our shareholders at the Annual Meeting, the Board will have 14 members, including:

  1. Howard Schultz, chairman and chief executive officer, Starbucks
  2. William W. Bradley, managing director, Allen & Company LLC
  3. Rosalind Brewer, president and ceo, Sam’s Club, and executive vice president of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
  4. Mary N. Dillon, chief executive officer, Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrances, Inc.
  5. Robert M. Gates, former Secretary of Defense
  6. Mellody Hobson, president and director, Ariel Investments, LLC
  7. Kevin R. Johnson, president, chief operating officer, Starbucks
  8. Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, executive chairman, LEGO Brand Group
  9. Satya Nadella, chief executive officer, Microsoft
  10. Joshua Cooper Ramo, co-ceo and vice chairman, Kissinger Associates
  11. Clara Shih, chief executive officer, Hearsay Systems, Inc.
  12. Javier G. Teruel, retired vice chairman, Colgate-Palmolive Company
  13. Myron E. Ullman, III, retired executive chairman and ceo, J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
  14. Craig E. Weatherup, retired chief executive officer, Pepsi-Cola Company

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the applicable securities laws and regulations. Generally, these statements can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “feel,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements are based upon information available to Starbucks as of the date hereof, and Starbucks actual results or performance could differ materially from those stated or implied due to risks and uncertainties associated with its business. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, fluctuations in U.S. and international economies and currencies, our ability to preserve, grow and leverage our brands, potential negative effects of incidents involving food or beverage-borne illnesses, tampering, contamination or mislabeling, potential negative effects of material breaches of our information technology systems to the extent we experience a material breach, material failures of our information technology systems, costs associated with, and the successful execution of, the company’s initiatives and plans, the acceptance of the company’s products by our customers, the impact of competition, coffee, dairy and other raw materials prices and availability, the effect of legal proceedings, and other risks detailed in the company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors” section of the Starbucks Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 2, 2016. The company assumes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements.

Media contact:

Global
Phone: 206 318 7100
Email: press@starbucks.com

Source: Starbucks

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PVH Corp. to acquire the licensed Tommy Hilfiger men’s tailored clothing business for North America from Marcraft Clothes, Inc.

NEW YORK, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) announced today (Jan. 24, 2017) that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the licensed Tommy Hilfiger men’s tailored clothing business for North America from Marcraft Clothes, Inc. Marcraft operates the business under license from Tommy Hilfiger Licensing LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH. As part of the transaction, PVH will acquire certain assets related to the licensed business and the license agreement would be terminated effective December 31, 2017. PVH intends to consolidate the North America men’s tailored businesses for all of its brands under one partner, Peerless Clothing International, Inc., beginning January 2018. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Emanuel Chirico, Chairman and CEO of PVH said, “We thank the Marcraft team for its partnership and for building a successful men’s tailored clothing business for the Tommy Hilfiger brand in North America. However, we believe it best serves the needs of our Company and brands to have all of the men’s tailored businesses under the direction of one partner.”

“We believe our longstanding relationship with Tommy Hilfiger and PVH has allowed us to drive the growth of the Tommy Hilfiger men’s tailored business in North America and our overall business over the last eight years,” said Gary Brody of Marcraft. “We believe the expertise we have developed will serve us well as we continue to operate our other existing businesses and identify future opportunities for growth,” said Jeffrey Brody, of Marcraft.

About PVH Corp.

With a history going back over 130 years, PVH has excelled at growing brands and businesses with rich American heritages, becoming one of the largest apparel companies in the world. We have over 30,000 associates operating in over 40 countries and over $8 billion in annual revenues. We own the iconic Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen, IZOD, ARROW, Speedo*, Warner’s and Olga brands, and market a variety of goods under these and other nationally and internationally known owned and licensed brands.

*The Speedo brand is licensed for North America and the Caribbean in perpetuity from Speedo International, Limited.

About Marcraft Clothes, Inc.

Marcraft Apparel Group is a privately held men’s tailored clothing company in the United States, with over 40 years of experience sourcing branded and private label suits, suit separates, sport coats, pants, overcoats and raincoats. The company provides expertise in piece goods, product design and product development as well as product packaging and marketing. Marcraft has licenses with Kenneth Cole, Ben Sherman, Karl Lagerfeld, Bruno Magli, GH Bass and Jones New York.

PVH CORP. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995:

Forward-looking statements made in this press release, including, without limitation, statements relating to PVH Corp.’s future earnings, plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy, and some of which might not be anticipated, including, without limitation, the following: (i) the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Company, including that the Company may not conclude the intended purchase from Marcraft Clothes, Inc. or consolidate the men’s tailored businesses under its brands in North America; (ii) the levels of sales of the Company’s licensees at wholesale and retail, and the extent of discounts and promotional pricing in which the Company’s licensees and other business partners are required to engage, all of which can be affected by weather conditions, changes in the economy, fuel prices, reductions in travel, fashion trends, consolidations, repositionings and bankruptcies in the retail industries, and other factors; (iii) civil conflict, war or terrorist acts, the threat of any of the foregoing, or political and labor instability in any of the countries where the Company’s licensees’ or other business partners’ products are sold, produced or are planned to be sold or produced; (iv) disease epidemics and health related concerns, which could result in closed factories, reduced workforces, scarcity of raw materials and scrutiny or embargoing of goods produced in infected areas, as well as reduced consumer traffic and purchasing, as consumers limit or cease shopping in order to avoid exposure or become ill; (v) the failure of the Company’s licensees to market successfully licensed products or to preserve the value of the Company’s brands, or their misuse of the Company’s brands and (vi) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of the receipt of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact:
Dana Perlman
212-381-3502
Treasurer and Senior Vice President, Business Development and Investor Relations
investorrelations@pvh.com

Source: PVH Corp.

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust updates on current redevelopment and leasing activities at former Target Canada locations

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan”) (TSX:REI.UN) is pleased to provide an update on current redevelopment and leasing activities at the properties once leased to Target Canada Co. (“Target”).

Since Target’s departure in 2015, RioCan’s leasing team has been diligently working to drive revenue, and in many cases reinvent the centres formerly leased to Target. To date, RioCan entered into agreements or in advanced discussions on 47 leases that, when completed, will replace approximately 122% of the revenue lost from the major retailer’s exit, not including the enhanced common area maintenance and realty tax recoveries.

Approximately one third of the replacement rental revenue will be established in the first quarter of 2017. The backfilled base rental revenue will continue to increase over three quarters, particularly in the second half of 2017, with the majority of this rental revenue in place by the end of the year. With the redevelopment work completed, these properties will then move out of the Trust’s development portfolio and back into the income producing portfolio. The timelines for the resumption of rent in the backfilled locations is generally in line with our initial assessment to re-demise, redevelop, and in some cases receive municipal approvals as most of the affected properties were multi-tenant solutions. As a result of the redevelopment work, a portion of the space was either demolished or converted into landlord uses, such as common areas and loading docks. In addition, there is approximately 97,000 square feet currently being marketed that will provide further revenue when leased.

“I am proud of my team’s efforts to complete the backfill of spaces and replace more than the rental revenue that was lost from Target,” said Edward Sonshine, Chief Executive Officer of RioCan. “We will increase the cash flow in our properties through higher rents on the replacement leases. Our rental revenue stream will be more diverse and we have improved the revenue growth profile with rents that in some cases have embedded growth and provide for greater recoveries. Above all, we are confident that our centres will now have a greater appeal in their communities which, in turn, will strengthen the rental growth profile.”

Target’s departure provided RioCan with the opportunity to improve its shopping centres and diversify the rental revenue in these properties with strong national tenants such as, Costco, Lowes, Canadian Tire, TJX Brands (Winners, Marshalls, HomeSense), PetSmart, SportChek, DSW, JYSK, Staples and Michaels. These stores will generate greater foot traffic and provide better support for future rent growth. In addition, the Trust will benefit from higher recoveries as the new leases are more market based, providing for a full pro-rata share of operating cost recoveries, utilities, and realty taxes, which were capped under many of the former Target leases.

The expected cost to complete the redevelopment work related to the 47 leases is currently estimated to be approximately $137 million at RioCan’s interest ($162 million at 100%). A substantial portion of the capital required for the redevelopment work was provided through the net settlement proceeds of $88 million at RioCan’s interest ($132 million at 100%) with Target Corporation, Target’s parent company.

The net result is stronger shopping centres with better appeal, greater cash flow, enhanced diversification, and a stronger rent growth profile than in the past.

“RioCan succeeds when its tenants and investors do,” said Sonshine. “The company’s entrepreneurial spirit has allowed us to view the closure of Target locations across Canada as an opportunity to cultivate new business and diversify our rental revenue stream and ultimately generate embedded growth leading to greater recoveries.”

Property Level Highlights:

Stockyards (RioCan ownership – 50%)

At RioCan’s Stockyards property in Toronto, Ontario, RioCan has entered into a lease agreement with Nations Fresh Foods to occupy the entire 153,456 sf. (76,728 sf. at RioCan’s interest) that was previously occupied by Target. Nations Fresh Foods will take possession of the space in February, and is expected to commence operations in Q3 2017. Nations Fresh Foods is part of an Ontario based full service grocery chain focused on providing a multi-ethnic fresh food shopping experience through its Oceans Fresh Food Market and Nations Fresh Foods banners.

Lawrence Square (RioCan ownership – 100%)

At Lawrence Square in Toronto, Ontario, RioCan has successfully backfilled the majority of the 89,432 sf. that was leased to Target. The space has been reconfigured to accommodate four large format tenants ranging in size from 11,000 sf to 28,000 sf. RioCan has successfully leased 62,000 sf to HomeSense (23,000 sf.), Marshalls (28,000 sf.), and PetSmart (11,000 sf.). HomeSense and Marshalls commenced operations in April 2016 and PetSmart commenced operations in October 2016.

Negotiations are underway with a national tenant for the remaining unit of approximately 15,000 sf.

RioCan Scarborough Centre (RioCan ownership – 100%)

At RioCan Scarborough Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Target previously occupied approximately 116,241 sf. RioCan has entered into a lease agreement with Costco Wholesale Business Centre to occupy the entire space. This store will be the first new format Costco Wholesale Business Centre store in Canada and is expected to commence operations in March 2017.

Burlington Mall (RioCan ownership – 50%)

At Burlington Mall in Burlington, Ontario, the former Target box will be reconfigured to accommodate three large format tenants, and the remaining space of approximately 28,000 sf. will be used to accommodate small shop space. RioCan currently has completed leases with Denninger’s Fresh Foods of the World, a specialty food retailer (23,000 sf.), Indigo (22,500 sf.) and Winners (22,000 sf.) and negotiations are substantially complete with four national restaurant tenants for approximately 17,000 sf. of the remaining small format premises.

The Trust is expected to receive site plan approvals and commence construction on the redevelopment in early-2017 and tenants are expected to take possession of their spaces in late-2017 and open in early-2018.

Millcroft Shopping Centre (RioCan ownership – 50%)

At Millcroft Shopping Centre, in Burlington, Ontario, RioCan has successfully completed the leasing for the former Target premises by completing leases with Movati Fitness (70,000 sf.) and Value Village (30,000 sf.).

RioCan received site plan approvals and commenced construction in the third quarter of 2016. The former Target premises have been partially demolished to accommodate a new freestanding 70,000 sf. Movati Fitness. Movati Fitness is expected to open in Q4 2017. Value Village is expected to take possession of their premises in Q2 2017 and open in Q3 2017.

RioCan Durham Centre (RioCan ownership – 100%)

At RioCan’s Durham Centre in the Greater Toronto Area market of Ajax, Ontario, the former Target box (121,280 sf) will be reconfigured to accommodate three new large format tenants ranging in size from 20,000 sf. to 23,000 sf. and one additional small shop space of approximately 6,000 sf. RioCan has successfully completed the leasing for the former Target premises by completing leases with Michaels (23,000 sf.), PetSmart (20,000 sf.), DSW (20,000 sf.) and Structube (6,000 sf.).

Construction started in Q4 2016. Tenants are expected to begin taking possession in Q2 2017 and open between Q3 2017 and Q1 2018.

Shoppers World Brampton (RioCan ownership – 100%)

At Shoppers World Brampton, in Brampton, Ontario, the former Target box (121,490 sf) will be reconfigured to accommodate four large format tenants ranging in size from 17,000 sf to 38,000 sf. RioCan has successfully completed the leasing for the former Target premises by completing leases with GoodLife Fitness (38,000 sf.), JYSK (31,000 sf.), Giant Tiger (25,000 sf.) and Staples (17,000 sf.).

The Trust is expected to receive site plan approvals and commence construction on the redevelopment in Q1 2017. Tenants are expected to take possession in Q3 2017 and open by the end of the year.

Trinity Common Brampton (RioCan ownership – 100%)

At Trinity Common Brampton, in Brampton, Ontario, RioCan has successfully completed the leasing for the former Target premises by completing leases with Winners (25,000 sf.), Michaels (23,000 sf.) and DSW (20,000 sf.).

RioCan received site plan approvals and commenced construction in Q4 2016. Winners and Michaels are expected to take possession in 2 2017 and open by the end of 2017. DSW is expected to take possession in Q4 2017 and open in Q1 2018.

South Hamilton Square (RioCan ownership – 100%)

At RioCan’s South Hamilton Square, in Hamilton, Ontario, the former Target unit has been reconfigured to accommodate three large format tenants ranging in size from 15,000 sf to approximately 35,000 sf. RioCan has successfully completed the leasing for the former Target premises by completing leases with Flying Squirrel (35,000 sf.), JYSK (32,000 sf.) and Fabricland (16,000 sf.). Flying Squirrel commenced operations in October 2016. Fabricland commenced operations in November 2016. Construction is underway on the JYSK unit and the tenant is expected to commence operations in Q2 2017.

Orillia Square Mall (RioCan ownership – 100%)

At Orillia Square Mall in Orillia, Ontario, Target previously occupied approximately 91,440 sf. RioCan has a conditional lease agreement with national large format retailer to occupy the entire 91,440 sf. that was formerly occupied by Target subject to receiving approval for an expansion of 12,000 sf. into a portion of the existing mall. If approved the tenant is expected to take possession in Q1 2018 and commence operations in mid-2018.

Five Points Shopping Centre (RioCan ownership – 100%)

At RioCan’s Five Points Shopping Centre in Oshawa, Ontario, the former Target unit and a portion of the lands are currently under contract to be sold to an owner/operator (conditional on rezoning approval), where it will be redeveloped into a self-storage facility. The remaining portion of the mall will be reformatted into an open air centre that will better complement the adjacent centre also owned by RioCan.

Flamborough Power Centre (RioCan ownership – 100%)

At RioCan’s Flamborough Power Centre in Flamborough, Ontario, the former Target will be reconfigured to accommodate several large format tenants. RioCan is currently in discussions with a number of national tenants at the site.

Stratford Centre (RioCan ownership – 100%)

At RioCan’s Stratford Centre, in Stratford, Ontario, the former Target unit has been reconfigured to accommodate three large format tenants ranging in size from 16,000 sf to approximately 25,000 sf and one additional small shop space of approximately 4,000 sf. RioCan has leased 25,000 sf to Value Village, 17,500 sf to Michaels and 15,600 sf to World Gym. World Gym took possession in Q4 2016 and is expected to open in Q2 2017. Construction is underway on the Value Village and Michaels. Value Village is expected commence operations in Q2 2017 and Michaels is expected to commence operations in Q3 2017.

Gates of Fergus (RioCan ownership – 100%)

At RioCan’s Gates of Fergus Shopping Centre in Fergus, Ontario, the former Target unit has been reconfigured to accommodate four large format tenants ranging from approximately 9,000 sf to 24,000 sf. RioCan has leased 12,700 sf to Dollarama, 20,000 sf to Giant Tiger and 8,500 sf to Mark’s Work Wearhouse. Dollarama commenced operations in May 2016. Giant Tiger commenced operations in July 2016. Construction for Mark’s Work Wearhouse is expected to begin in Q1 2017 and the tenant is expected to commence operations in Q3 2017.

County Fair Mall

The County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls, Ontario was sold during the fourth quarter of 2016.

Mill Woods Town Centre (RioCan ownership – 100%)

At RioCan’s Mill Woods Town Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, the former Target will be reconfigured to accommodate several large format tenants. RioCan is currently in discussions with a number of national tenants at the site.

Mega Centre Notre Dame (RioCan ownership – 100%)

At Mega Centre Notre Dame, in Montreal, Quebec, the former Target premises are being reconfigured to accommodate three new large format tenants. RioCan has successfully completed the leasing for the former Target premises by completing leases with Gold’s Gym (42,000 sf.), JYSK (30,000 sf.) and Staples (20,000 sf.).

RioCan received site plan approvals and commenced construction in the fourth quarter of 2016. JYSK and Staples are expected to take possession in the second quarter of 2017 and open in the third quarter of 2017. Gold’s Gym is expected to take possession of their premises in the second quarter of 2017 and open in the first quarter of 2018.

Charlottetown Mall (RioCan ownership – 100%)

At RioCan’s Charlottetown Mall in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, the former Target unit has been reconfigured to accommodate three large format tenants. RioCan has entered into lease agreements with H&M (19,000 sf.), Urban Planet (25,000 sf.) and SportChek (25,000 sf.).

Construction began in Q1 2016. H&M commenced operations in September 2016. Urban Planet has taken possession and is expected to open in February 2017. SportChek is expected to commence operations by the end of 2017.

About RioCan

RioCan is Canada’s largest real estate investment trust with a total enterprise value of approximately $15 billion as at September 30, 2016. RioCan owns and manages Canada’s largest portfolio of shopping centres with ownership interests in a portfolio of 301 Canadian retail and mixed use properties, including 15 properties under development, containing an aggregate net leasable area of 47 million square feet. For further information, please refer to RioCan’s website at www.riocan.com.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements made in this News Release (including the section entitled: “Property Level Highlights”) the Trust’s ability to lease space vacated by Target together with other statements concerning RioCan’s objectives, its strategies to achieve those objectives, as well as statements with respect to management’s beliefs, plans, estimates, and intentions, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “outlook”, “objective”, “may”, “will”, “would”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “should”, “plan”, “continue”, or similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. All forward-looking statements in this News Release are qualified by these cautionary statements.

Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future events or performance and, by its nature, is based on RioCan’s current estimates and assumptions, which are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those described under “Risks and Uncertainties” in RioCan’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the period ended September 30, 2016 (“MD&A”) and the Trust’s most recent Annual Report and Annual Information Form, which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the forward-looking information contained in this News Release.

Management undertakes no obligation, except as required by applicable law, to publicly update or revise any forward- looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Management undertakes no obligation, except as required by applicable law, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact Information:
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust
Edward Sonshine, O. Ont., Q.C.
Chief Executive Officer
(416) 866-3018
www.riocan.com

Source: RioCan

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Staples, Inc. elects Robert E. Sulentic as Independent Chairman of the Board

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today (Jan. 24, 2017) that the company’s Board of Directors has elected Robert E. Sulentic to serve as Independent Chairman of the Board effective January 29, 2017. Sulentic, President and Chief Executive Officer of CBRE Group, Inc., joined the Staples Board in 2007 and most recently served as Lead Independent Director.

As previously announced, Ron Sargent, the company’s non-executive Chairman will retire from the company’s Board of Directors on January 28, 2017.

In response to a shareholder proposal that received support from a majority of shares voted at the company’s 2016 Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors has unilaterally amended and restated the company’s bylaws to reduce the threshold for shareholders to call a special meeting from 25 percent to 15 percent of Staples outstanding common stock.

“At Staples, we are committed to corporate governance best practices that promote strong board effectiveness and long-term value creation,” said Vijay Vishwanath, Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. “We have a solid track record of responding to shareholder feedback, and today’s announcement further illustrates our commitment to drive increased alignment with our shareholders.”

About Staples, Inc.
Staples helps small business customers make more happen by providing a broad assortment of products, expanded business services and easy ways to shop – in stores, online, via mobile or through social apps. Staples Business Advantage, the business-to-business division, caters to mid-market, commercial and enterprise-sized customers by offering a one-source solution for the products and services they need, combined with best-in-class customer service, competitive pricing and a state-of-the-art ecommerce site. Headquartered outside of Boston, Staples, Inc. operates throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. More information about Staples (NASDAQ: SPLS) is available at www.staples.com.

Media Contact:
Bill Durling
508-253-2882

Investor Contact:
Chris Powers
508-253-4632

Source: Staples, Inc.

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SPAR announces further expansion in Oman

Oman, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the same week as the opening of the 15th corporate owned SPAR Supermarket in Oman, plans were announced for rapid expansion into a further 15 SPAR Express stores. This will be achieved through a partnership with Nakheel United Enterprises LLC by converting retail stores at Al Maha petrol forecourt points in Muscat.

This strategic initiative sees SPAR Oman introducing the voluntary trading model that promotes the cascading of SPAR global knowledge and learning about store formats and design, supply processes, training, retail software and cost efficiency to independent retailers. This is in line with the philosophy with which SPAR was founded in 1932, and is still central to its operations – Through United Co-operation, All Shall Benefit.

Speaking at a press conference announcing the partnership recently, M. Sridhar, CEO, SPAR Oman, said, “We are extremely proud to be on the cusp of launching a new concept in entrepreneurship – one that will benefit the local SMEs through a sub-licencing model; a win-win strategy where we expect to build long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs, and help them grow their business.

“SPAR Oman has developed and constructed its own best practices to bring world-class capabilities under one roof, which allows it to develop a full turnkey operation that can be handed over to the prospective independent retailer. We encourage investors and entrepreneurs who have the willingness to engage in a mutually beneficial partnership to come forward and participate in rolling out the SPAR concept across the entire length and breadth of Oman”.

David Moore, Retail & Development Director, SPAR International, said, “As the world’s largest voluntary food retail chain with over 12,100 stores run by Partners in more than 40 countries, SPAR has the business know-how and expertise in supporting and growing independent retailers, thereby contributing to local development.”

Abdullah Amur Mohammed Al Sawaie – Chairman, Nakheel United Enterprises LLC said, “We are honoured to partner with the international retail brand SPAR that has the experience and expertise to help small businesses. We look forward to this opportunity to engage with SPAR which will help us raise our retail standards to a global level and optimise on back-end operations. This would result in better realisation and profitability which in turn will fuel our growth trajectory.”

Devendra Kumar, Head of SPAR Oman’s Retail Division said, “SPAR’s success story in Oman has been possible because of customers’ acceptance which has been driven by our four core values of Freshness, Choice, Value and Excellent Customer-Service. Over the last 24 months we have expanded to 15 stores in Muscat, and with the launch of the sub-licensing model, we expect to grow multi-fold in the years to come.”

The 15th SPAR Supermarket opened on 10th January, having been converted and modernised from the Khimji chain to SPAR. The convenience focused store has a retail selling area of 395m² of which 85m²  is dedicated to fresh produce, fish and meat. There is an excellent range instore with a very diverse offer including 340 products purchased from India, the Netherlands, South Africa, Belgium, France, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.  SPAR Own Brand is prevalent throughout the store with 150 SKU’s being available.

Contact:

SPAR International
Email: info@spar-international.com
Tel: +3120 626 6749

Source: Spar International

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Kroger’s Mid-Atlantic division President Joe Fey to retire; Jerry Clontz to succeed

CINCINNATI, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (Jan. 24, 2017) announced the retirement of Mid-Atlantic division President Joe Fey, and that Jerry Clontz will succeed him. Mr. Clontz currently serves as senior vice president of operations of Harris Teeter, LLC.

Joe Fey to Retire After 44 Years of Service

Joe Fey will retire from the company after 44 years of service, effective February 10.

“Joe has accomplished much in his distinguished career spanning several supermarket divisions and Kroger’s corporate office,” said Fred Morganthall, Kroger’s executive vice president of retail operations.  “Joe is a true leader who exemplifies our values and focuses on doing what is best for our associates, customers and company. The people he has developed throughout his career will continue his legacy for many years. The entire Kroger family thanks Joe for his many contributions and wishes him and his family all the best in retirement.”

Mr. Fey began his career as a meat clerk with Kroger in 1972 while earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration at Indiana University. He was quickly promoted to a variety of leadership positions including store management, deli/bakery merchandising, and meat/seafood merchandising in both the company’s Central division and corporate office in Cincinnati. In 1999, Mr. Fey was named vice president of merchandising for the Dillons division, and in 2008 was named vice president of merchandising for the Michigan division. In 2011, he was promoted to president of the QFC division. He was named to his current role in 2014.

Mr. Fey and his wife, Joy, are the proud parents of two grown sons and grandparents of three grandsons.

Jerry Clontz Named President of Kroger’s Mid-Atlantic Division

Jerry Clontz will serve as president of the company’s Mid-Atlantic division, effective February 1.

“Jerry is a proven leader who is passionate about this business and the success of his associates,” said Sukanya Madlinger, Kroger’s senior vice president of retail divisions. “Jerry has a strong track record of success as a leader at Harris Teeter and we look forward to his contributions in our Mid-Atlantic division.”

Mr. Clontz joined Harris Teeter in 1971 as a bagger in Marion, NC. He has held various positions of increasing responsibility, including store manager, store director, district manager, and regional director. In 1997, Mr. Clontz was named regional vice president and was instrumental in Harris Teeter’s entry in to the highly-competitive Washington, D.C. market, which included Northern Virginia, the District of Columbia, southern Maryland and coastal Delaware. He was named to his current role in 2007.

Every day, the Kroger Family of Companies makes a difference in the lives of eight and a half million customers and 443,000 associates who shop or serve in 2,796 retail food stores under a variety of local banner names in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Kroger and its subsidiaries operate an expanding ClickList offering – a personalized, order online, pick up at the store service – in addition to 2,253 pharmacies, 787 convenience stores, 324 fine jewelry stores, 1,439 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States. Kroger is recognized as one of America’s most generous companies for its support of more than 100 Feeding America food bank partners, breast cancer research and awareness, the military and their families, and more than 145,000 community organizations including schools. A leader in supplier diversity, Kroger is a proud member of the Billion Dollar Roundtable.

SOURCE: The Kroger Co.

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Carrefour Belgium to discontinue sales of pangasius in both its fresh seafood and frozen foods sections

Carrefour Belgium to discontinue sales of pangasius in both its fresh seafood and frozen foods sections

 

Belgium, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Belgium has decided to stop stocking pangasius and to discontinue sales of this particular fish in both its fresh seafood (fish counter and self-service) and frozen foods sections. This decision affects both its own-brand products, as well as those of national brands.

The practice of consuming pangasius has been drawing criticism for a number of years now. Carrefour has always taken all necessary precautions to ensure that the merchandise that it sells is of a high quality. It does this by holding its suppliers to the strict requirements detailed in the specifications that it imposes on them and by carrying out regular checks at farms and production sites.
However, although Carrefour is absolutely certain that the quality of the pangasius that it has been selling has been impeccable, the impact that these fish farms has been having on the environment cannot be controlled (water pollution generated by large quantities of excreta and food waste).
Carrefour Belgium has tried to create an ASC-certified supply line (guaranteeing sustainable aquaculture), but its efforts have not proved satisfactory.

Given the continuing doubts plaguing the harmful consequences that pangasius fish farms have on the environment, Carrefour has decided to discontinue pangasius sales. Carrefour Belgium has already cancelled its orders. There is still some stock of frozen fish remaining in a number of stores. This will still be sold, but henceforth, pangasius will no longer be available at fresh fish counters (fish counters and self-service sections).

In France, Carrefour also stopped selling the pangasius to fresh fish counters.

For all request about the Carrefour Group (sales, financial results, governance, international,…), please contact the Carrefour Group media relations office:

. By phone:

Switchboard: +33 (0)1 41 04 26 00

For journalists: +33 (0)1 41 04 26 17

. By e-mail: presse_groupe@

Source: Carrefour Group

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Macy’s celebrates Lunar New Year 2017 with a wide array of special events to commemorate the “Year of the Rooster”

The “Year of the Rooster” celebrations begin on January 28

NEW YORK, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — This month, Macy’s stores nationwide will pay tribute to Lunar New Year 2017 with a wide array of educational activities and special events to commemorate the “Year of the Rooster.” Through artistic performances, music, fashion, in-store visuals and cosmetic presentations, Macy’s will celebrate Lunar New Year highlighting this year’s characteristics which instill diligence and courage.

“Macy’s is proud to continue our long-standing commitment to diversity, inclusion and respect,” said William Hawthorne, senior vice president of Diversity Strategies, Macy’s, Inc. “Whether it’s through specialized product assortment, in-store events or community partnerships, we strive to celebrate the diverse cultures of our customers and employees in a bigger and better way each year. I am so excited for our Lunar New Year 2017 festivities to begin.”

Family-friendly Lunar New Year-themed events will take place in select stores across the country including California, Hawaii and New York from Jan. 18 through Feb. 5. These festivities will feature traditional activities ranging from Lion Dance and instrumental performances to cosmetic tutorials, fashion presentations, authentic refreshments and live music. Select stores will also feature specially curated Mandarin costumes from the Museum of Chinese in America.

As the gifts destination, Macy’s is proud to offer a variety of Lunar New Year-themed products. Cosmetics, accessories and fragrances will be featured throughout stores, including specialty celebratory products, packaging, samples, and gifts with purchase. Fashion jewelry will showcase a variety of Lunar New Year product across categories and Michael Kors will offer an exclusive “Year of the Rooster” key charm in a festive cherry and gold. Additional holiday products include items in fashion, home, bedding, Godiva® chocolates and housewares, all in the traditional red and gold color palette.

Macy’s Lunar New Year festivities will also include commemorative window display treatments, local advertising and comprehensive tourism outreach detailing shopping trips, exclusive savings and events for travelers visiting from China during the holiday.

Below are the dates and locations for Macy’s Lunar New Year in-store celebrations:

Macy’s Herald Square – New York, NY – Jan. 18
Macy’s South Coast Plaza – Los Angeles, CA – Jan. 28
Macy’s Ala Moana – Oahu, HI – Jan. 28
Macy’s Santa Anita – Arcadia, CA – Jan. 28
Macy’s Flushing – New York, NY – Feb. 5

For a complete listing of specific event details and additional information please visit www.macys.com/lunar.

About Macy’s

Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M), delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at approximately 734 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as to customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international destinations through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its stores, e-commerce site, mobile and social platforms, Macy’s offers distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy’s is known for such epic events as Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Macy’s flagship stores — including Herald Square in New York City, Union Square in San Francisco, State Street in Chicago, and Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plaza in southern California — are known internationally and are leading destinations for visitors. Building on a more than 150-year tradition, and with the collective support of customers and employees, Macy’s helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities giving more than $69 million each year to help make a difference in the lives of our customers.

For Macy’s media materials, including images and contacts, please visit our online pressroom at macys.com/pressroom.

Contact:
Alyssa Bendetson
646-429-7447
Alyssa.Bendetson@macys.com

Christine Olver
646-429-5713
Christine.Olver@macys.com

Source: Macy’s, Inc.

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Macy’s to offer limited-edition merchandise and promotions to benefit Go Red For Women in honor of American Heart Month

Macy’s has raised $60 million since 2004, and over that time, 293 lives have been saved every day, according to the AHA

NEW YORK, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s will go red for women’s heart health again this February in honor of American Heart Month. As the founding national sponsor of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement, Macy’s will offer limited-edition merchandise and promotions to benefit Go Red For Women. Since 2004, Macy’s customers and associates have raised $60 million to support the fight against heart disease in women, and over that time, 293 more lives have been saved every day from heart disease and stroke, according to the American Heart Association.

Go Red With Macy’s

Cardiovascular diseases kill nearly one in three women each year, but 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action. That is why Macy’s encourages customers and associates to band together to prevent and fight cardiovascular diseases by participating in Go Red with Macy’s from Wednesday, Feb. 1 to Monday, Feb. 6. Customers can wear red or purchase the official Red Dress pin for $3 to receive 25 percent off on a great selection of items store wide, plus 15 percent off select home, fine and fashion jewelry, and sale and clearance watches. Exclusions and restrictions apply. One hundred percent of the pin sales will benefit Go Red For Women. Macy’s associates will also be wearing red in-store to create further awareness for the pin sale and celebrate National Wear Red Day on Feb. 3.

Merchandise That Gives Back

During the month of February, Macy’s offers customers additional ways to support this worthy cause through merchandise that gives back, including three limited-edition red dresses by Kensie ($99.00), Thalia ($89.50) and Calvin Klein ($134.00). For all three styles, 10 percent of the purchase price from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28 will be donated to Go Red For Women. To go red and get fit in style, Macy’s also offers exclusive Ideology active wear, which includes four graphic t-shirts where 10 percent of the purchase price will be donated to Go Red For Women. The dresses and active wear will be available in most stores and online at macys.com/GoRed.

“Macy’s has been committed to supporting heart health for more than a decade,” said Holly Thomas, group vice president of cause marketing at Macy’s. “As the national founding sponsor of Go Red For Women, I’m incredibly proud to say that through our efforts and the generous support of our customers and associates — Macy’s has raised $60 million for Go Red, and has been an important part of the work that is credited with saving 293 women’s lives each day over that time. We are not only raising awareness, but taking action, and Macy’s remains dedicated to helping prevent cardiovascular disease by providing our customers easy ways to get involved and give back to the cause.”

New this year, Macy’s is telling the stories of five associates affected by heart disease. These brave women have shared their personal stories, becoming the “heart” of Macy’s 2017 Go Red For Women campaign. The women will be in featured in national marketing across the country and their stories will be highlighted on macys.com/GoRed.

“The American Heart Association is deeply thankful for Macy’s significant and steadfast commitment to raising awareness of heart disease in women through the Go Red For Women movement, but there is more work to do,” said Alvin Royse, J.D., CPA, American Heart Association chairman of the national board of directors. “Cardiovascular diseases kill about one woman every 80 seconds, but there is some good news: about 80 percent of cardiovascular diseases may be preventable. Macy’s work with AHA undoubtedly champions prevention, and is funding lifesaving education and research that will impact women’s lives, and heart health, for the better.”

Go Red For Women Luncheons

Go Red For Women Luncheons will take place in 186 cities across the country, raising much needed funds for the cause. Luncheon guests will receive a $10 Macy’s gift card, and guests of select luncheons will be eligible to win a $250 Macy’s gift card. At select luncheons, Estée Lauder will also have an activation for guests featuring a free lipstick when guests return to any Macy’s store.

The American Heart Association’s® Go Red For Women® Red Dress Collection™, presented by Macy’s

Macy’s is the presenting sponsor of the American Heart Association’s® Go Red For Women® Red Dress Collection™, kicking off New York Fashion Week since 2003, in support of women’s heart health. The Red Dress Collection will be unveiled on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. at The Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. This year’s runway show will feature inspiring and powerful female celebrities who will walk the runway to showcase emerging and established designers. Three of the red dresses featured on the runway will be created by designers in Fashion Incubator Programs, which are housed at Macy’s locations and develop the next generation of fashion trendsetters. The designers-in-residence featured are Amanda Casarez from DC Fashion Incubator, Bethany Meuleners from Fashion Incubator San Francisco and Masha Titievsky from Chicago Fashion Incubator.

For more information about Macy’s programs to support Go Red For Women, visit macys.com/GoRed.

About Macy’s

Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M), delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at 734 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as to customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international destinations through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its stores, e-commerce site, mobile and social platforms, Macy’s offers distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy’s is known for such epic events as Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Macy’s flagship stores — including Herald Square in New York City, Union Square in San Francisco, State Street in Chicago, and Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plaza in southern California — are known internationally and are leading destinations for visitors. Building on a more than 150-year tradition, and with the collective support of customers and employees, Macy’s helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities giving more than $69 million each year to help make a difference in the lives of our customers.

For Macy’s media materials, including images and contacts, please visit our online pressroom at macys.com/pressroom.

About Go Red For Women

Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women. Cardiovascular diseases in the U.S. kill approximately one woman every 80 seconds. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Go Red For Women advocates for more research and swifter action for women’s heart health. The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement is nationally sponsored by Macy’s, with additional support from our cause supporters. For more information, please visit GoRedForWomen.org or call 1-888-MY-HEART (1-888-694-3278).

Media Relations:
Julie Strider
646-429-5213
julie.striderfukami@macys.com

Billy Dumé
646-429-7449
billy.dume@macys.com

Source: Macy’s

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Sonic announces the appointment of Christina Bell Vaughan as president of Sonic Restaurants, Inc.

Sonic announces the appointment of Christina Bell Vaughan as president of Sonic Restaurants, Inc.

 

OKLAHOMA CITY, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation’s largest chain of drive-in restaurants, announced the appointment of Christina Bell Vaughan as president of Sonic Restaurants, Inc. (SRI), the company’s wholly owned subsidiary of drive-in restaurants.

Vaughan is a 15-year veteran of SONIC, joining the company in 2002 in field marketing. After spending a number of years in the field working on both the marketing and operations, Vaughan was appointed vice president of market strategies in 2012. In that role, she led the company’s 20/20 Drive-In initiative to convert SONIC’s 3,500-unit system to new point-of-sale and proprietary point-of-personalized service (POPS) technology. Most recently serving as vice president of franchise operations, Vaughan was responsible for leading, building and maintaining franchisee relationships in the central region of the U.S.

In her role as president of SRI, Vaughan will oversee operations, facilities, field marketing and risk management for all company-owned drive-ins. She also will serve on the executive committee of the Sonic Franchisee Advisory Council, and report directly to the company’s chief executive officer, Cliff Hudson.

“Christina is a common-sense-driven executive leader who has delivered in every position she has held with our company,” said Hudson. “She is a smart strategist, and I am delighted to see her move into such a critical position with our company. Her experience working with franchisees will pay dividends as she moves to manage our owned operations, side by side with franchise owners.”

Vaughan, originally from Kansas City, will be based in SONIC’s headquarters in Oklahoma City.

About SONIC, America’s Drive-In

SONIC, America’s Drive-In is the nation’s largest drive-in restaurant chain serving approximately 3 million customers every day. More than 90 percent of SONIC’s 3,500 drive-in locations are owned and operated by local business men and women. For 64 years, SONIC has delighted guests with signature menu items, 1.3 million drink combinations and friendly service by iconic Carhops. Since the 2009 launch of SONIC’s Limeades for Learning campaign in partnership with DonorsChoose.org, SONIC has donated $7.4 million to public school teacher’s classrooms nationwide to fund essential learning materials and innovative teaching resources to inspire creativity and learning in their students. To learn more about Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ/NM: SONC), please visit sonicdrivein.com and please visit or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. To learn about SONIC’s Limeades for Learning initiative, please visit LimeadesforLearning.com.

Contact:
Christi Woodworth
405-225-5600
Vice President of Public Relations

Source: Sonic Corp.

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Chipotle launches ‘Cado Crusher’ online game where players get a chance to win free chips and guac

DENVER, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) in partnership with Avocados From Mexico announced today (Jan. 24, 2017) a new online game called ‘Cado Crusher, where users have three rounds to smash and combine ingredients to make their own version of Chipotle’s delicious guacamole.

Players are rewarded with a mobile offer good for a free order of chips and guacamole, with purchase of an entrée, at any Chipotle in the US. Users may play ‘Cado Crusher anytime January 24 through February 7, while supplies last, with all offers expiring February 28, 2017. There is a limit of one offer per person, per mobile number.

“This game provides a fun way for our customers to see the short list of quality ingredients that go into each and every batch of our scratch-made guacamole, while also giving them a chance to enjoy some chips and guac on us to complement their meal,” said Mark Crumpacker, chief marketing and development officer at Chipotle.

Chipotle’s guacamole is made from scratch throughout the day. Each batch of ripe avocados is hand-mashed and seasoned with freshly diced red onions, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, citrus juice and salt. Each of Chipotle’s 2,200-plus restaurants goes through approximately five cases of avocados a day, amounting to about 45,000 pounds of avocados in each restaurant annually. The company sources avocados exclusively from Mexico in certain months to ensure the taste and quality of its guacamole is the absolute best. Chipotle also buys avocados from California, Chile and Peru based on peak growing seasons.

“Avocados From Mexico is excited to partner with Chipotle this month to celebrate the star ingredient in their popular guacamole — fresh, great-tasting avocados,” said Alvaro Luque, president of Avocados From Mexico. “Guacamole super fans, and those new to Chipotle, will enjoy the ‘Cado Crusher game as part of our promotion around the Big Game, and we are thrilled to team up with Chipotle to provide free guacamole to their customers across the country.”

To learn more and play ‘Cado Crusher, please visit cadocrusher.com. To access Chipotle’s signature guacamole recipe, visit chipotle.com/guac-recipe.

ABOUT CHIPOTLE

Steve Ells, Founder, Chairman and CEO, started Chipotle with the idea that food served fast did not have to be a typical fast food experience. Today, Chipotle continues to offer a focused menu of burritos, tacos, burrito bowls, and salads made from fresh, high-quality raw ingredients, prepared using classic cooking methods and served in an interactive style allowing people to get exactly what they want. Chipotle seeks out extraordinary ingredients that are not only fresh, but that are raised responsibly, with respect for the animals, land, and people who produce them. Chipotle prepares its food using whole, unprocessed ingredients and without the use of added colors, flavors or other additives typically found in fast food. Chipotle opened with a single restaurant in Denver in 1993 and now operates more than 2,200 restaurants. For more information, visit Chipotle.com.

ABOUT AVOCADOS FROM MEXICO

Avocados from Mexico (AFM) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association (MHAIA), formed for the purpose of advertising, promotion, public relations and research for all stakeholders of Avocados From Mexico. Under agreements, MHAIA and the Mexican Avocado Producers & Packers (APEAM A.C.) have combined resources to fund and manage AFM, with the intent to provide a focused, highly effective and efficient marketing program in the United States. AFM is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

Contact:

Chris Arnold
303-222-5912
carnold@chipotle.com

Source: Chipotle Mexican Grill

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NACS announces the appointment of Nidia Reyes as accounting manager

​​​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nidia Reyes has joined NACS as an accounting manager.

Reyes comes to NACS from the Cato Institute, where she served as a senior accountant. She also spent several years at the Edison Electric Institute in various accounting roles.  Reyes has developed budgeting, forecasting and reporting tools, trained staff and was instrumental in the budget, financial and audit processes in her previous positions.

Reyes obtained her undergraduate degree in accounting from George Mason University.

Founded in 1961 as the National Association of Convenience Stores, NACS (nacsonline.com) is the international association for convenience and fuel retailing. The U.S. convenience store industry, with more than 154,000 stores across the country, conducts 160 million transactions a day, sells 80% of the fuel purchased in the country and had total sales of $575 billion in 2015. NACS has 2,100 retail and 1,700 supplier member companies, which do business in nearly 50 countries.

Source: NACS

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Gap Inc. announces departure of Banana Republic global brand president Andi Owen

SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today (January 24, 2017) announced that Andi Owen, global brand president of Banana Republic, will leave the company in late February. While a search is underway for Banana Republic’s next president, Gap Inc. Chief Executive Officer Art Peck will directly oversee the brand.

“Andi has been an accomplished leader at Gap Inc. playing a number of key roles across Banana Republic, Old Navy and Gap,” said Peck. “I am grateful for her partnership and for Andi’s many contributions to the company during her 25-year tenure.”

“During her time with Banana Republic, Andi led critical work improving the brand’s aesthetic and product quality and moved the brand to a full omni-channel assortment. While these improvements have been important steps forward, we have significant work to do in order to consistently win with customers. Andi and I agreed that now was an appropriate time for a change in leadership,” Peck continued.

Since joining Gap Inc. in 1991, Owen has held a wide variety of leadership roles at the company, including executive vice president and general manager for Gap Global Outlet and senior vice president and general manager for Banana Republic Factory Stores.

About Gap Inc.

Gap Inc. is a leading global retailer offering clothing, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children under the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta, and Intermix brands. Fiscal year 2015 net sales were $15.8 billion. Gap Inc. products are available for purchase in more than 90 countries worldwide through about 3,300 company-operated stores, about 450 franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.

Investor information:

investor_relations@gap.com
650-952-4400

Source: Gap Inc.

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JCPenney announces the appointment of Snehil Gambhir as VP, managing director at its global in-house center in Bangalore, India

PLANO, Texas, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — JCPenney, one of the United States’ largest apparel and home furnishings retailers, announced today (Jan. 24, 2017)  the appointment of Snehil Gambhir as vice president, managing director at the Company’s global in-house center (GIC) in Bangalore, India. Gambhir brings over 20 years of global business and technology experience to JCPenney.

“Snehil is a proven solutions driven leader with extensive experience in global business and technology,” said Therace Risch, EVP and chief information officer at JCPenney. “We’re confident that his leadership will empower our Bangalore team to continue delivering important business and technology capabilities for JCPenney.”

In his role, Gambhir leads all operations at the Company’s first-ever GIC, which opened in August of 2016. His responsibilities include supporting and expanding a variety of key business functions, including IT, digital, store operations, analytics, marketing, infrastructure and merchandise operations.

Gambhir brings an abundance of leadership and technology experience to JCPenney. He most recently worked as chief operating officer for Aviva Life Insurance India, where he was responsible for all strategic and operations leadership of Aviva’s Service Delivery functions. Prior to that, Gambhir spent ten years at GE in roles of increasing responsibility, including contracts and cost out leader for GE Oil & Gas; business leader for GE’s GENPACT Center of Excellence; and quality, operations and digitization leader for GE Corporate, Global Business Services.

Gambhir has a B.E. in electronics and telecommunication from Jabalpur Engineering College and an MBA from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

For information related to the Company’s opening of its GIC in 2016, please access the following news release: http://www.jcpnewsroom.com/news-releases/2016/0818_opens_first_ever_global_inhouse_center_in_bangalore.html

About JCPenney:
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP), one of the nation’s largest apparel and home furnishings retailers, is on a mission to ensure every customer’s shopping experience is worth her time, money and effort. Whether shopping jcp.com or visiting one of over 1,000 store locations across the United States and Puerto Rico, she will discover a broad assortment of products from a leading portfolio of private, exclusive and national brands. Supporting this value proposition is the warrior spirit of over 100,000 JCPenney associates worldwide, who are focused on the Company’s three strategic priorities of strengthening private brands, becoming a world-class omnichannel retailer and increasing revenue per customer. For additional information, please visit jcp.com.

Media Relations:
(972) 431-3400
jcpnews@jcp.com
@jcpnews on Twitter.

Investor Relations:
(972) 431-5500
jcpinvestorrelations@jcpenney.com

Source: J. C. Penney Company, Inc.

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Hy-Vee offers unique line of Misfits® produce to help reduce food waste

With Misfits® program, customers get delicious, imperfect fruits and vegetables at a lower cost while helping to reduce food waste

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — To further combat the nation’s food waste issue, Hy-Vee, Inc. recently began offering so-called “ugly” produce in nearly all of its 242 grocery stores.

“Ugly” produce is cosmetically challenged fruits and vegetables that would traditionally go unsold due to the industry’s size and shape standards. However, a movement to make this imperfect produce culturally acceptable to purchase and available to consumers has been gaining popularity overseas in Europe and now in the United States.

Hy-Vee has partnered with Robinson Fresh, one of the largest produce companies in the world, to offer its unique line of Misfits® produce. Misfits provides customers more fruit and vegetable variety at a lower cost while also helping to reduce produce waste. Through the program, four to six Misfit items are delivered weekly, based on what is seasonally available, and are sold on average at a 30 percent discount. Some of the line’s items include peppers, cucumbers, squash, apples and tomatoes.

“The beauty of this program is that the produce tastes the same and is of the same high quality, it just looks different. As the saying goes, you can’t judge a book by its cover. The same is true for Misfits fruits and vegetables,” said John Griesenbrock, Hy-Vee’s vice president of produce/HealthMarkets. “As a company with several focused environmental efforts, we feel it’s our responsibility to help educate consumers and dispel any misperceptions about produce that is not cosmetically perfect.”

The United Nations estimates between 20 to 40 percent of produce harvested each year is thrown away because it does not meet sizing standards for store shelves. In accepting less cosmetically pleasing produce,

Hy-Vee is aligning with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recently announced goal to reduce food waste by 50 percent by the year 2030.

“We understand that there is product left in the field because farmers don’t think there’s a market for it,” said Hunter Winton, Robinson Fresh general manager. “With the Misfits program, farmers have an outlet to sell more produce and customers have an opportunity to save money and help reduce waste.”

Launching the Misfits program is another way Hy-Vee is trying to reduce food waste at all levels — from the supply chain to distribution and disposal. For several years now, Hy-Vee has been recognized for its food waste donation and diversion efforts in the communities it operates. More than 220 Hy-Vee stores have implemented composting operations and collectively they diverted 17.8 million pounds of food waste in fiscal year 2016.

Misfits produce is now available in almost all of the more than 240 Hy-Vee grocery stores across eight Midwestern states. Produce items will vary week to week based on their availability; some of the current product being carried includes mandarin oranges, green and red peppers, limes and lemons. Customers should look for prominently displayed Misfits bins and signage in the produce section of their local Hy-Vee store.

About Hy-Vee, Inc.
Hy-Vee Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 240 retail stores across eight Midwestern states with sales of $9.8 billion annually. The supermarket chain is synonymous with quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise and superior customer service. Hy-Vee ranks in the Top 10 Most Trusted Brands and has been named one of America’s Top 5 favorite grocery stores. The company’s 84,000 employees provide “A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle” to customers every day. For additional information, visit www.hy-vee.com.

About Robinson Fresh
Robinson Fresh got its start in the produce industry over 100 years ago, providing fresh fruits and vegetables to the settlers of North America. Today, Robinson Fresh is one of the largest produce companies in the world and offers the highest quality products. Robinson Fresh packs-in many well-known private label and consumer brands as well as a full line of conventional and organic produce through a worldwide network of regional and local growers. For more information about Robinson Fresh, visit http://www.robinsonfresh.com.

Source: Hy-Vee Inc.

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Auntie Anne’s® celebrates Valentine’s Day with Heart-Shaped Pretzels

Auntie Anne’s® celebrates Valentine’s Day with Heart-Shaped Pretzels

 

LANCASTER, Pa., 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, today (January 23, 2017 ) announced that on February 14 the brand will offer Heart-Shaped Pretzels in honor of Valentine’s Day. Available for one-day only, guests can enjoy freshly baked Original and Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels in a festive heart-shape to share that little bit of love that goes into every bite.

“Pretzels are the new chocolate this Valentine’s Day,” said Carol Pasquariello, Vice President of Marketing for Auntie Anne’s. “Whether your Valentine craves a sweet indulgence or is in the mood for something a bit saltier, Auntie Anne’s Heart-Shaped Pretzels are the perfect treat for the occasion. We know our guests appreciate the love and care that goes into each of our hand-rolled products, so we are excited to be able to celebrate Valentine’s Day together with this new twist.”

Ensuring nobody celebrates the day alone, Auntie Anne’s is offering a Heart-Shaped Pretzel Buy One, Get One (BOGO) promotion on February 14 for all My Pretzel Perks members. To receive the offer, guests need to download the app – free in Apple’s App Store and Android’s Google Play Store – before 11:59 p.m. EST on February 12.

The Heart-Shaped Pretzels will be available at Auntie Anne’s locations nationwide. Prices vary by location.

For the latest information about Auntie Anne’s products and company news, please visit AuntieAnnes.com and follow the brand on Twitter @AuntieAnnes, on Instagram @AuntieAnnesPretzels, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/AuntieAnnesPretzels. To get exclusive offers and information before anyone else, download the Auntie Anne’s My Pretzel Perks app.

About Auntie Anne’s®:

With more than 1,600 locations in 48 states and more than 25 countries, Auntie Anne’s mixes, twists and bakes pretzels to golden brown perfection all day long in full view of guests. Auntie Anne’s can be found in malls and outlet centers, as well as in non-traditional spaces including universities, airports, Walmarts, travel plazas, military bases, and food trucks. For more information, visit www.auntieannes.com, or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Source: Auntie Anne’s

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REWE Group startet Trainingsprogramm für nachhaltigere Textilproduktion

Schulungen sollen Abwasserqualität in Produktionsländern verbessern

Koln, Deutschland, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die REWE Group hat sich an der Entwicklung eines Trainingsprogramms beteiligt, mit dem das Chemikalienmanagement von über 100 Textilproduzenten in China und Bangladesch verbessert und gefährliche Chemikalien ersetzt werden sollen. Das Trainingsprogramm hat ein Projektvolumen von insgesamt 2,3 Millionen Euro und wird gemeinsam in einer durch das Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) geförderten Kooperation im Rahmen des develoPPP.de-Programms mit der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH und unter Beteiligung der Tchibo GmbH realisiert.

„In den Färbe- und Waschprozessen bei der Herstellung von Textilien werden häufig Chemikalien eingesetzt, welche negative Umweltauswirkungen auf die Abwasserqualität in den Produktionsländern haben und auch für den Menschen gesundheitsschädlich sein können“, so Torsten Stau, Geschäftsleiter der REWE Group Buying. Stau weiter: „Mit unserem Detox Programm wollen wir gefährliche Chemikalien aus der Produktion von Textilien der REWE Group-Eigenmarken wie Bekleidung, Schuhe und Heimtextilien bis spätestens 2020 eliminieren und so dazu beitragen, die Abwasserqualität zu verbessern. Hierzu arbeiten wir bereits jetzt eng mit unseren Lieferanten und ihren Zulieferern zusammen. Das neue Trainingsprogramm soll die Fabriken bei der Umsetzung von Maßnahmen zur Erreichung der Detox-Ziele nachhaltig unterstützen“.

In dem Projekt werden lokale Experten zu Trainern ausgebildet. In Workshops und Vor-Ort-Besuchen werden sie Mitarbeiter der Fabriken schulen und beraten. Die geschaffenen Beraterstrukturen und das generierte Wissen sollen mit anderen Unternehmen und lokalen Stakeholdern geteilt werden, um die Wirkung des Programms zu erhöhen.

Als verantwortungsbewusstes Unternehmen hat die REWE Group Umweltschutz als ein zentrales Thema definiert und bereits 2014 ein eigenes Programm für die Verwendung unbedenklicher Chemikalien in der Textilproduktion gestartet. Noch im gleichen Jahr hat sich das Unternehmen der Detox Kampagne von Greenpeace angeschlossen (https://www.rewe-group.com/de/nachhaltigkeit/gruene-produkte/unser-detox-programm).

Die genossenschaftliche REWE Group ist einer der führenden Handels- und Touristikkonzerne in Deutschland und Europa. Im Jahr 2015 erzielte das Unternehmen einen Gesamtaußenumsatz von über 52,4 Milliarden Euro. Die 1927 gegründete REWE Group ist mit ihren 330.000 Beschäftigten und 15.000 Märkten in 20 europäischen Ländern präsent. In Deutschland erwirtschafteten im Jahr 2015 rund 232.000 Mitarbeiter in rund 10.000 Märkten einen Umsatz von 38,2 Milliarden Euro. Zu den Vertriebslinien zählen Super- und Verbrauchermärkte der Marken REWE, REWE CENTER, REWE CITY und BILLA, der Discounter PENNY sowie die Baumärkte von toom und B1 Discount Baumarkt. Hinzu kommen die Bio-Supermärkte (TEMMA), innovative Convenience-Märkte (REWE To Go), das Gastrokonzept „Oh Angie!“ und E-Commerce-Aktivitäten REWE Lieferservice sowie Zooroyal, Weinfreunde und Kölner Weinkeller. Zur Touristik gehören unter dem Dach der DER Touristik Group die Veranstalter ITS, Jahn Reisen und Travelix sowie Dertour, Meier’s Weltreisen, ADAC Reisen, Kuoni, Helvetic Tours, Apollo und Exim Tours sowie die Geschäftsreisesparte FCM Travel Solutions und über 2.400 Reisebüros (u.a. DER Reisebüro, DERPART, Kuoni), die Hotelmarken lti, Club Calimera, Cooee und PrimaSol und der Direktveranstalter clevertours.com.

Für Rückfragen:
REWE Group-Unternehmenskommunikation
Tel: +49 221 149 1050
Fax: +49 221 138898
Mail: presse@rewe-group.com

Source: REWE Group

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KappAhl announces Sustainable Design Contest from 23 January to 2 April 2017

KappAhl announces Sustainable Design Contest from 23 January to 2 April 2017

 

Mölndal, Sweden, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — This week it is once again time for the KappAhl Sustainable Design Contest, a competition for fashion and textiles students who would like to get involved in developing the sustainable design solutions of the future.

“The competition is part of KappAhl’s work to develop new ways of working that encourage sustainable design and production,” explains Maria Segergren, Vice President of Assortment and Design.

Over 80 per cent of a product’s environmental impact is determined at the drawing board. This makes sustainable design a field with both great potential and plenty of room for experimentation and creative ideas. KappAhl is therefore announcing the KappAhl Sustainable Design Contest, a competition for design students in fashion and textiles in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Poland.

As a result of last year’s competition, winner Lovisa Malmberg Gomis has designed two dresses with KappAhl’s design team on the theme of multifunctionality. The dresses will be available in KappAhl’s stores from week 16 as part of this year’s Celebrate collection.

The jury will consist of fashion journalist Emilia de Poret; Kate Goldsworthy, Senior Research Fellow at Textile Futures Research Centre, University of the Arts, London and part of Mistra Future Fashion; Maria Segergren, KappAhl’s vice president of assortment and design; Karin Verdoes, KappAhl’s designer; Lina Nyqvist, KappAhl’s sustainability manager for assortment; and Eva Kindgren de Boer, sustainability manager for production.

The KappAhl Sustainable Design Contest will run from 23 January to 2 April 2017. The winner will be able to put their idea into practice with KappAhl’s designers, and they will also have the chance to go on a trip to one of KappAhl’s countries of production on the theme of sustainable production or participate in a month-long internship at KappAhl’s head office.

Find out more about KappAhl’s Sustainable Design Contest at www.kappahl.com/designcontest

KappAhl aims to create high-quality, value-for-money fashion, produced with care and respect for people and the environment. Today, 38% of the company’s products are sustainability-labelled, and it aspires to use only sustainably produced cotton by 2020.

KappAhl was founded in 1953 in Gothenburg and is a leading fashion chain in the Nordic region, with nearly 380 stores in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Poland, together with Shop Online. Our business concept is to offer value-for-money fashion of our own design to a wide range of consumers.

In 2015/2016, turnover was SEK 4.7 billion, with approx. 4,000 employees in nine countries. KappAhl is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Download file: 170124 Time for the Kappahl Sustainable Design Contest 2017

Contact:
Maria Segergren
Vice President Assortment & Design
Tel: 46 (0)704-71 55 32

Charlotte Högberg
Head of Corporate Communications
Tel. 46 (0)704-71 56 31.
E-mail: charlotte.hogberg@kappahl.com.

Source: KappAhl

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Rite Aid Corporation appoints Ken Black SVP and chief human resources officer

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today (Jan. 23, 2017) announced that Ken Black, Rite Aid’s current group vice president of compensation, benefits and shared services, has been named senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective immediately. He is succeeding Dedra N. Castle, who is leaving the company for personal health reasons.

“On behalf of the entire Rite Aid team, I thank Dedra for her many significant contributions to our company,” said Rite Aid Chairman and CEO John Standley. “Since joining our team, Dedra has been a passionate leader who was always focused on making Rite Aid a better place to work and a better place to shop. She has played a key role in launching initiatives that support an outstanding associate and customer experience while also providing new ways for our associates to recognize each other.”

“Ken is a strong, experienced Rite Aid leader and a valuable asset to our team,” said Standley. “Our company will continue to benefit from his extensive knowledge and expertise as he takes on this new role within our organization.”

In this position, Black will report to Standley and be responsible for all aspects of human resources, including training, recruitment, talent management, compensation and benefits, labor relations, leadership development and diversity.

Black joined Rite Aid in 2003 as the company’s vice president of tax. He held various positions within the finance department throughout his career at Rite Aid before being named group vice president of compensation and benefits in 2010. In 2014, he earned a master’s degree in human resources development from Villanova University in Villanova, Pa.

Prior to joining Rite Aid, Black was a senior tax manager for Deloitte. He also held various corporate tax positions for Union Pacific Corporation and NBC.

Black, a certified public accountant, earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, Pa.

Rite Aid Corporation is one of the nation’s leading drugstore chains with nearly 4,600 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia and fiscal 2016 annual revenues of $30.7 billion. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background and press releases, is available through the company’s website at www.riteaid.com.

Contact:
Investors:
Matt Schroeder
717-214-8867
investor@riteaid.com

Media:
Susan Henderson
717-730-7766

Source: Rite Aid Corporation

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J. C. Penney Company, Inc. extends its stockholder rights plan for an additional three years

PLANO, Texas, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) (the “Company”) today (Jan. 23, 2017) announced that it has extended its existing stockholder rights plan for an additional three years to continue protecting the Company’s valuable net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”).

As of the end of fiscal 2015, the Company had approximately $2.6 billion in NOLs, which can be used in certain circumstances to offset future taxable income and reduce federal income tax liability. The Company’s ability to use its NOLs would be substantially limited if an “ownership change” under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code were to occur. Ownership changes under Section 382 generally relate to the cumulative change in ownership among stockholders with an ownership interest of 5% or more (as determined under Section 382’s rules) over a rolling three year period. The rights plan was extended to reduce the likelihood of an “ownership change” occurring.

As amended, the Company’s rights plan will expire on January 25, 2020, subject to earlier expiration in specific circumstances. Under the plan, if any person or group acquires 4.9% or more of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company without the approval of the Board of Directors, a triggering event would occur causing significant dilution in the ownership interest of such person or group.

The purpose of the rights plan is to protect stockholder value by preserving the Company’s ability to fully utilize its NOLs. The rights plan is similar to plans adopted by other public companies with significant net operating losses.

The Company expects to submit the extension of the plan to a vote at the next annual meeting of stockholders in May 2017. If stockholders do not approve the extension, the plan will terminate.

About JCPenney:
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP), one of the nation’s largest apparel and home furnishings retailers, is on a mission to ensure every customer’s shopping experience is worth her time, money and effort. Whether shopping jcp.com or visiting one of over 1,000 store locations across the United States and Puerto Rico, she will discover a broad assortment of products from a leading portfolio of private, exclusive and national brands. Supporting this value proposition is the warrior spirit of over 100,000 JCPenney associates worldwide, who are focused on the Company’s three strategic priorities of strengthening private brands, becoming a world-class omnichannel retailer and increasing revenue per customer. For additional information, please visit jcp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “expect” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which include, but are not limited to, statements regarding sales, gross margin, selling, general and administrative expenses, earnings and cash flows. Forward-looking statements are based only on the Company’s current assumptions and views of future events and financial performance. They are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of the Companys control that may cause the Company’s actual results to be materially different from planned or expected results. Those risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, including inflation, recession, unemployment levels, consumer confidence and spending patterns, credit availability and debt levels, changes in store traffic trends, the cost of goods, more stringent or costly payment terms and/or the decision by a significant number of vendors not to sell us merchandise on a timely basis or at all, trade restrictions, the ability to monetize non-core assets on acceptable terms, the ability to implement our strategic plan including our omnichannel initiatives, customer acceptance of our strategies, our ability to attract, motivate and retain key executives and other associates, the impact of cost reduction initiatives, our ability to generate or maintain liquidity, implementation of new systems and platforms including EMV chip technology, changes in tariff, freight and shipping rates, changes in the cost of fuel and other energy and transportation costs, disruptions and congestion at ports through which we import goods, increases in wage and benefit costs, competition and retail industry consolidations, interest rate fluctuations, dollar and other currency valuations, the impact of weather conditions, risks associated with war, an act of terrorism or pandemic, the ability of the federal government to fund and conduct its operations, a systems failure and/or security breach that results in the theft, transfer or unauthorized disclosure of customer, employee or Company information, legal and regulatory proceedings and the Companys ability to access the debt or equity markets on favorable terms or at all. There can be no assurances that the Company will achieve expected results, and actual results may be materially less than expectations. Please refer to the Company’s most recent Form 10-Q for a further discussion of risks and uncertainties. Investors should take such risks into account and should not rely on forward-looking statements when making investment decisions. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We do not undertake to update these forward-looking statements as of any future date.

Media Relations:
(972) 431-3400
jcpnews@jcp.com
@jcpnews on Twitter.

Investor Relations:
(972) 431-5500
jcpinvestorrelations@jcpenney.com

Source: J. C. Penney Company, Inc.

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Athens Baking Company recalls Trader Joe’s Harvest Whole Wheat Bread due to undeclared cultured whey made from milk

Athens Baking Company recalls Trader Joe’s Harvest Whole Wheat Bread due to undeclared cultured whey made from milk

 

Fresno, CA, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Athens Baking Company, out of an abundance of caution, is issuing a voluntary recall of Trader Joe’s Harvest Whole Wheat Bread (SKU 00132) because it contains undeclared cultured whey, which is made from milk. Only products labeled with “BEST BY: 01/08/17” through “01/27/17” are included in this recall. The “BEST BY” date is printed on the front of the product’s package. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The Trader Joe’s Harvest Whole Wheat Bread was only sold at Trader Joe’s stores in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. Trader Joe’s stores in the Pacific Northwest, South, Midwest and East Coast are NOT Affected by this recall.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product with the affected codes received incorrect packaging, which did not list cultured whey (milk) in the ingredients label. Upon discovering the issue, Trader Joe’s immediately removed from sale all products from store shelves. There have been no consumer complaints or illnesses reported to date.

If you purchased Trader Joe’s Harvest Whole Wheat Bread bearing the “BEST BY: 01/08/17” through “01/27/17”, and have an allergy or sensitivity to milk, please do not consume the product. Instead, return it to any Trader Joe’s store for a full refund. Customers with questions may contact Athens Baking Company, Inc. (559)324-8535 ext.108 here Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Consumers Contact:
Athens Baking Company, Inc.
(559)324-8535 ext.108

Media Contact:
Dave Smart
davesmart@athensbaking.com
(559)324-8535 ext.105

Source: FDA

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Specialty Commodities recalls dry roasted almonds that may contain undeclared cashews

Chicago, Illinois, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Specialty Commodities, Inc. (SCI), a subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM), is recalling a specific lot of dry roasted almonds because they may contain undeclared cashews. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the cashew-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of cashews. The recalled dry roasted almonds were distributed between December 22, 2016, and January 19, 2017, to three customers, one of whom redistributed them for sale in either bulk bins or clam shells to retail outlets in California, including Safeway and Nugget Markets.

Representatives of SCI are working with DSD Merchandisers Inc., the distribution customer, and these outlets to ensure the product is removed from shelves and returned. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue.

Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary process irregularity that occurred at the third-party contract manufacturer that processed and packaged the almonds for SCI. Then, an inventory processing irregularity resulted in the almonds being forwarded to the impacted customers.

Please direct any customer inquiries to 770-752-8229 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.

About ADM

For more than a century, the people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) have transformed crops into products that serve the vital needs of a growing world. Today, we’re one of the world’s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with more than 32,300 employees serving customers in more than 160 countries. With a global value chain that includes 428 crop procurement locations, 280 ingredient manufacturing facilities, 39 innovation centers and the world’s premier crop transportation network, we connect the harvest to the home, making products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Consumers Contact:
770-752-8229

Media Contact:
Jackie Anderson
media@adm.com
312-634-8484

Source: FDA

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Intershop as headline sponsor will host roundtable discussions, workshops at the Internet Retailing B2B Summit 2017

Berlin, Germany, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop is sponsoring the Internet Retailing B2B Summit 2017, which takes place on 25 January at the DBB Forum in Berlin. As headline sponsor, Intershop will host an interactive roundtable on optimizing B2B order management processes, as well as two technology solution workshops aimed at B2B organizations that need to master digital transformation, integrate their various channels and create a seamless experience that meets changing customer expectations.

  • 12:05-13:00
    Roundtable: Why you should refine your B2B order management strategy to address changed customer purchase behaviors
    Presenter: Matthias Mueller, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Intershop
  • 15:50-16:10
    Tech Solution Workshop: Digital Transformation at B2B Companies – Best Practices and Pitfalls
    Speaker: Tobias Giese, Director Sales Solutions, Intershop
  • 16:20-16:40
    Tech Solution Workshop: The perfect B2B2C Scenario. How to integrate your dealers and provide a seamless customer experience for end users
    Speaker: Tobias Giese, Director Sales Solutions, Intershop

The Internet Retailing B2B Summit provides a forum for top-level executives from leading B2B industries to address the challenges they face in transforming their businesses for the digital age. The highly immersive one-day event will bring together high-level thinkers and practitioners in roundtable discussions, workshops and leadership panels, and will focus on successful innovation amongst the very best organizations. For more information, visit http://www.intershop.com/event-details/internet-retailing-b2b-summit.

About Intershop
Intershop Communications AG (founded in Germany 1992; Prime Standard: ISH2) is the leading independent provider of omni-channel commerce solutions. Intershop offers high-performance packaged software for internet sales, complemented by all necessary services. Intershop also acts as a business process outsourcing provider, covering all aspects of online retailing up to fulfillment. Around the globe more than 300 enterprise customers, including HP, BMW, Würth, and Deutsche Telekom run Intershop solutions. Intershop is headquartered in Jena, Germany, and has offices in the United States, Europe, Australia, and China. More information about Intershop can be found online at www.intershop.com.

This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial and operational performance of Intershop. Actual events or performance may differ materially from those contained or implied in such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could lead to such difference could include, among other things: Intershop’s limited operating history, the unpredictability of future revenues and expenses and potential fluctuations in revenues and operating results, significant dependence on large single customer deals, consumer trends, the level of competition, seasonality, risks related to electronic security, possible governmental regulation, and general economic conditions.

Contact:
Intershop Public Relations
HEIDE RAUSCH
Head of Corporate Communication
Phone: +49 3641 50-1000
Fax: +49 3641 50-1309

Source: Intershop Communications AG

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Toys“R”Us announces the appointment of PepsiCo veteran, Carla Hassan as EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer

WAYNE, NJ, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, today (January 23, 2017) announced that PepsiCo veteran, Carla Hassan will join the company as Executive Vice President, Global Chief Marketing Officer, effective February 20, 2017. She will report directly to Chairman and CEO Dave Brandon.

Ms. Hassan was most recently Senior Vice President, Brand Management for PepsiCo’s Global Beverage Group, where she was responsible for driving the growth agenda for brands including Pepsi, 7UP, Mountain Dew, and Gatorade.

In her new role, Ms. Hassan will be responsible for developing a global marketing strategy and a best-in-class team to drive growth for the toy and baby businesses. She will also lead the efforts to position and enhance the relevancy of the brand, leveraging relationships with vendors and licensing partners to increase positive consumer perception of the company.

“Creative and effective Marketing will play a critical role in building our brand and business, not only here in the U.S. but around the world,” said Mr. Brandon. “Carla not only has exceptional experience from both a global brand and leadership perspective, she brings with her a passion and reputation for change. I expect to see her immediate positive impact on our Marketing programs and ability to connect with today’s consumers and drive traffic into our bricks and mortar stores and our web store.”

During her thirteen years with PepsiCo, Ms. Hassan held a number of strategic Marketing leadership roles for Quaker and Gatorade in the U.S., and was CMO for the company’s Middle East/Africa food and beverage business. Prior to that she held a variety of marketing roles at The Kellogg Company overseeing well-known brands including Keebler and Eggo.

“I am beyond excited to have the opportunity to steward another iconic brand. As a marketer, a mom and a kid at heart, I see endless opportunities to make this brand even more magical and inspiring,” said Ms. Hassan.

Ms. Hassan has an MBA from the Thunderbird Graduation School of International Management and a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, Business, Economics and Political Science from the University of Colorado. In 2016, she was named one of Ad Age’s Women to Watch.

In addition to Ms. Hassan’s appointment, the company announced two additional leadership changes. Diane Preston was promoted to Executive Vice President, Supply Chain and Kevin Macnab was promoted to President, International.

About Toys“R”Us, Inc.

Toys“R”Us, Inc. is the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 885 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam, and in more than 795 international stores and over 259 licensed stores in 38 countries and jurisdictions. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com, the company provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Toys“R”Us, Inc. is headquartered in Wayne, NJ, and has an annual workforce of approximately 62,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Since 1992, the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund, a public charity affiliated with Toys“R”Us, Inc., has donated more than $125 million in grants to children’s charities. For more information, visit Toysrusinc.com or follow @ToysRUsNews on Twitter. Follow Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Toysrus and Facebook.com/Babiesrus and on Twitter at Twitter.com/Toysrus and Twitter.com/Babiesrus.

Contact:
Media:
Adrienne O’Hara
Executive Director
Global Communications & PR, Toys“R”Us, Inc.
Adrienne.Ohara@toysrus.com
973-617-4383

Jessica Offerjost
Public Relations
Toys“R”Us, Inc.
Jessica.Offerjost@toysrus.com
973-617-4766

Source: Toys“R”Us, Inc.

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Morinda’s Limited Time Offer program features TeMana Noni Skin Brightening System

Morinda’s Limited Time Offer program features TeMana Noni Skin Brightening System

 

American Fork, UTAH, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (23 January 2016) marks the first day of Morinda’s third-ever Limited Time Offer program. This time the program features the company’s newest addition to their repertoire of skin care products, the TeMana Noni Skin Brightening System, which has been scientifically accredited by the Japan Cosmetic Science Society.

TeMana Noni is the world’s premier noni-based beauty and skincare line. It is a four-step system that harnesses the power of the noni fruit to even-out skin tones, reduce dark spots and improve the overall complexion of the skin.

The system consists of a cleanser, toner, moisturizer and serum, the last of which was recently given an Anti-Wrinkle Certification from the Japan Cosmetic Science Society.

“This is a huge deal,” said Morinda VP of Sales & Marketing Shon Whitney. “Our serum was studied extensively and found to satisfy the intense standards this board requires.”

TeMana Noni is only available in bulk for a limited time-January 23-27, to be exact. After that, the skin care system will only be available for purchase through distributors who jumped on the LTO until late spring, when the products will be released for individual purchase.

“The LTO Program offers a way to boost our distributors overall volume twice a year by providing them with an incredible, high-quality product to be an exclusive vendor of,” explained Whitney.

The LTO program made its debut in early 2016 when Morinda launched the Whole Food Blends line, and six months later brought about the launch of the Tahitian Noni Essential Oils. Morinda releases an exciting new product that is only available in bulk supply for a few days. Morinda distributors grab up as much product as they can and become the sole-vendors for this product for the next several months until the products become available for general purchase.

Learn more about the TeMana Noni Skin Brightening System here.

Learn more about the Japan Cosmetic Science Society here.

To take advantage of the current LTO, click here.

About Morinda    

Founded in 1996, Morinda is a global, research-driven company with a mission to use the power of nature to help people live healthier, longer lives. Cutting-edge technology and extensive research have allowed Morinda to develop innovative product lines that reflect its passion to help people live younger, longer. Morinda is headquartered in American Fork, Utah, and has a presence in more than 117 countries worldwide. Learn more at www.morinda.com.

Contact:

Michal Ash
Global Public Relations Manager
Michal_Ash@Morinda.com
801-234-3314

Source: Morinda

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RILA announces three top retail executives elected to its Board of Directors

Arlington , VA, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced today (1/23/2017) that three top retail executives have been selected to join the association’s Board of Directors in an election that took place during the Board’s semi-annual meeting, held Sunday in Naples, Florida.

Joining the association’s Board of Directors are:

  • Shelley Broader, President & Chief Executive Officer, Chico’s FAS, Inc.
  • Steve Rendle, President & Chief Executive Officer, VF Corporation
  • Jill Standish, Senior Marketing Director, Global Retail Consulting Practice, Accenture

Bill Rhodes, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of AutoZone, will continue his two-year term as Board Chairman through 2017. In addition, five members were re-elected to two-year terms on the Board:

  • Brian Cornell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Target Corporation
  • Alexander Gourlay, President, Walgreen Co., and Co-Chief Operating Officer, Walgreens Boot Alliance
  • Thomas Millner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cabela’s Inc.
  • Michael Polk, Chief Executive Officer, Newell Rubbermaid
  • Todd Tillemans, Corporate Executive Vice President and President, Customer Development, Unilever, North America

“It is with great excitement and gratitude that we welcome these new members to RILA’s Board of Directors,” said RILA President Sandy Kennedy. “The thought leadership and industry expertise we receive from our Board are integral to our ability to advocate on behalf of retailers. Now, more than ever, we will lean on these executives for their insight and support as we advance our efforts on behalf of the industry.”

The 2017 RILA Board of Directors:

  • Bill Rhodes, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, AutoZone, Inc. (Chairman)
  • Brian Cornell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Target Corporation (Vice Chairman)
  • James Myers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Petco Holdings, Inc. (Treasurer)
  • Robert Niblock, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (Secretary)
  • Mary Dillon, Chief Executive Officer, ULTA Beauty (At-large)
  • Alexander Gourlay, Co-Chief Operating Officer, Walgreens Boot Alliance and President, Walgreen Co. (At-large)
  • Hubert Joly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Best Buy Co., Inc. (At-large)
  • Shelley Broader, President & Chief Executive Officer, Chico’s FAS, Inc.*
  • James Dinkins, Chief Retail Sales Officer, The Coca-Cola Company
  • Marvin Ellison, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
  • Alan Hoskins, Chief Executive Officer, Energizer Holdings, Inc.
  • Joe Jensen, Vice President, Internet of Things Group, and General Manager, Retail Solutions Division, Intel Corporation
  • Richard Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Foot Locker, Inc.
  • Stephen Laughlin, GBS Global Industry Leader, Retail and Consumer Products, IBM Corporation
  • Michael Massey, President and Chief Executive Officer, PetSmart, Inc.
  • Craig Menear, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President, The Home Depot, Inc.
  • Thomas Millner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cabela’s Inc.
  • Michael Polk, Chief Executive Officer, Newell Rubbermaid
  • Steve Rendle, President & Chief Executive Officer, VF Corporation*
  • Carl (Chuck) Rubin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Michaels Companies, Inc.
  • Gregory Sandfort, Chief Executive Officer, Tractor Supply Company
  • Jill Standish, Senior Managing Director, Global Retail Consulting Practice, Accenture*
  • Todd Tillemans, Corporate Executive Vice President and President, Customer Development, Unilever, North America
  • Todd Vasos, Chief Executive Officer, Dollar General Corporation
  • Sandra Kennedy, President, Retail Industry Leaders Association

*Denotes Newly Elected Member

Contact:
Brian Dodge
Senior Executive Vice President, Public Affairs
Phone: 703-600-2017
Email: brian.dodge@rila.org

Source: RILA

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Maxima Grupė appoints Jaunius Špakauskas as Head of Corporate Affairs of Maxima LT

Vilnius, Lithuania, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Jaunius Špakauskas, who is currently Head of Corporate Affairs at Maxima Grupė, starting 24th of January, will assume the position of Head of Corporate Affairs at Maxima LT, subsidiary of Maxima Grupė. The move is part of Maxima LT corporate governance improvement plan.

The Board of Maxima LT has made a decision, to remove position of Head of Retail in the company. The move affect Departments of Purchases, Commercial Analysis and Marketing which will be under direct supervision of Kristina Meidė, CEO and Member of the Board at Maxima LT.

Department of Corporate Affairs at Maxima LT is being rearranged as well. Rosvaldas Gorbačiovas, former Head of Corporate Affairs at Maxima LT, will become Head of Communities Relations Unit within Department of Corporate Affairs. This newly founded unit will be responsible for establishing and strengthening relationships with communities in which Maxima LT currently operate.

J. Špakauskas previous functions will be covered by Arvydas Žilinskas, Head of Corporate Affairs at the parent company of Maxima Grupė – Vilniaus prekyba.

There are no plans to fill an open position at Maxima Grupė.

Contact:

Arvydas Žilinskas
Head of Corporate Affairs

UAB „Vilniaus prekyba“, Ozo g. 25, LT-07150 Vilnius
Tel. +370 5 2042237
Mob. +370 687 04052
arvydas.zilinskas@vp.lt
www.vilniausprekyba.lt

Source: Maxima Grupė