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Monthly Archives: February 2017

Metric USA Releases Makeup Bag Case Organizer On Amazon.com

CULVER CITY, CA, 2017-Feb-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Metric Products, a family owned company that works to create, develop, and manufacturer a range of products that are functional, beautiful, and simplistically designed, this week announced they have released their latest innovative product, the Metric USA Cosmetic Makeup Bag Case Organizer, on Amazon.com for all…

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Majid Al Futtaim Healthcare opens its 5th City Centre Clinic located in the Bel Remaitha Sports Club in Dubai

Majid Al Futtaim Healthcare opens its 5th City Centre Clinic located in the Bel Remaitha Sports Club in Dubai   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2017-Feb-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — After Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, announced its investment in the UAE, Majid Al…

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Gordy’s Market donated over 745,000 meals to the Feed My People Food Bank in 2016

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISC, 2017-Feb-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gordy’s Market is pleased to announce the donation of over 950,000 pounds of food to the Feed My People Food Bank in 2016, representing over 745,000 meals. Gordy’s donates their high-quality food items from each of its 26 grocery stores to Feed My People Food Bank on…

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Yum! Brands, KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell employees across U.S. to benefit from the company’s expanded parental time-off policy

Louisville, KY, 2017-Feb-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) today (February 27, 2017) announced an expanded parental time-off policy as part of the Company’s ongoing commitment to its people-first culture and investment in its employees. The expanded parental time-off policy offers birth mothers 18 weeks of fully paid time away from work, including…

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Dunkin’ Donuts launches a refreshing new cold coffee choice — the Sweet & Salted Cold Brew

Dunkin’ Donuts launches a refreshing new cold coffee choice — the Sweet & Salted Cold Brew   Ring in Spring with Dunkin’ Donuts’ New Vanilla Truffle Donut, Shamrock Sprinkle Donut DD Perks® Rewards members receive 20 bonus points on any hot or iced coffee purchase CANTON, MA, 2017-Feb-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — On the…

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NCR CFO Bob Fishman to present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference

DULUTH, Ga, 2017-Feb-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) announced today that Bob Fishman, Chief Financial Officer, NCR, will present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on February 28, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. PST. A live webcast and replay of the presentation will be available in the Investor Relations section of…

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Lindex to open its first store on Mariehamn, Åland in May 2017

Lindex to open its first store on Mariehamn, Åland in May 2017   Sweden, 2017-Feb-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lindex opens the first store on Åland in May 2017. The Lindex store will be located in the heart Mariehamn, in a central location in the shopping centre, Zeipels. Lindex has previously been present in Åland via the company’s…

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Staples, Inc. completes sale of controlling interest in its European operations to a Cerberus Capital Management affiliate

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & NEW YORK, 2017-Feb-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) and Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (“Cerberus”) today announced the completion of the sale of a controlling interest in Staples’ European operations to a Cerberus affiliate.Staples, Inc. will retain a 15 percent equity interest in the business, which has been separated into…

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SPAR Guangdong opens SPAR Tangxia Jindi in Baihui Shopping Mall; its first new store of 2017

Guangdong, China, 2017-Feb-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR China Partner, SPAR Guangdong, recently celebrated the opening of its first new store of 2017, SPAR Tangxia Jindi, located in the Baihui Shopping Mall. This is the third SPAR branded store to open in the town of Tangxia. It has a strong focus on quality convenience food…

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Best Buy Canada announces secondary schools to receive funding for tech-based curriculums through Best Buy School Tech Grant program

From more than 220 applicants, 16 secondary schools across Canada have been awarded cash grants of up to $10,000 each Recipients will use grants to enhance or integrate technology used in various courses, programs or extracurricular activities Burnaby, BC, 2017-Feb-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy Canada is proud to announce the 16 secondary…

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Citycon sells non-core retail property Lade in Trondheim, Norway to Frost Holding AS for EUR 21 million

Helsinki, Finland, 2017-Feb-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Citycon has signed an agreement to sell the non-core retail property Lade at the outskirts of Trondheim to Frost Holding AS. The property has five tenants and covers 8,600 sq.m. of gross leasable area. The purchase price amounts to approximately EUR 21 million (NOK 183 million), which…

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Tesco announces the arrival of the first UK grown strawberries of the year on its shelves on February 28

Tesco announces the arrival of the first UK grown strawberries of the year on its shelves on February 28   CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Feb-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lancashire growers have pulled off a coup by getting the first UK grown strawberries of the year on supermarket shelves in February. It’s believed to be one of the earliest…

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Tesco announces new structure for its Express convenience stores

CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Feb-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has announced changes to the way it runs its Express convenience stores, as it continues to improve the shopping trip for its customers and simplify its business. The changes follow a successful trial in a number of its Express stores and will increase the overall number…

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Amazon Studios announces the addition of Fortitude to its lineup of dramatic original series for Prime Video

Ten episodes of the Arctic thriller, featuring an ensemble cast that includes Richard Dormer and Dennis Quaid, will debut later this year on Prime Video in the US SEATTLE, 2017-Feb-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon Studios and Sky Vision today (Feb. 27, 2017) announced the addition of Fortitude to Amazon’s lineup of dramatic original series…

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Starbucks adds two new macchiato beverages to its menu for a limited time

Starbucks adds two new macchiato beverages to its menu for a limited time   Seattle, 2017-Feb-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — This time of year, the weather can be wintry one day and spring-like the next. Delicious both hot and iced, Starbucks macchiato is the perfect beverage to suit the season’s changing conditions. Starting tomorrow (February 28), Starbucks…

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Sainsbury’s expects Harry Potter will be the most popular character at this year’s World Book Day

Sainsbury’s expects Harry Potter will be the most popular character at this year's World Book Day   More kids across the UK expected to celebrate World Book Day than ever before Sainsbury’s sold a total of 1.2 million children’s costumes in 2016 Sainsbury’s childrenswear has performed ahead of the market over the last two…

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IKEA ranked No. 11 on EPA’s National Top 100 list of the largest green power users; fourth on the Top 30 Retail list

Conshohocken, PA, 2017-Feb-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (February 27, 2017), IKEA announced that it appears as No. 11 on the national U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) National Top 100 list of the largest green power users from the Green Power Partnership. In addition to IKEA's spot on the National Top 100 list, IKEA…

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METRO GROUP and Yoma Strategic Holdings partner to develop one stop food distribution platform in Myanmar

Düsseldorf, 2017-Feb-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — METRO GROUP Wholesale & Food Specialist Company announces its joint venture partnership with the Singapore-listed Myanmar-focused Yoma Strategic Holdings Ltd. to develop a one stop food distribution platform in Myanmar. According to the agreement, METRO will take an 85% stake in the newly established joint venture called METRO…

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50% korting op de 2e hotelovernachting met de AH Hotelactie

50% korting op de 2e hotelovernachting met de AH Hotelactie   Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Feb-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Op maandag 27 februari start Albert Heijn met een nieuwe spaaractie. Voor het eerst kunnen klanten bij Albert Heijn sparen voor voordelige hotelovernachtingen. Bij besteding van €10 aan boodschappen krijgen klanten één Hotelzegel. Bij tien Hotelzegels is de spaarkaart…

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Albert Heijn introduceert Bakery Café en Deli Kitchen

Albert Heijn introduceert Bakery Café en Deli Kitchen   Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Feb-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Klanten hebben steeds meer behoefte aan vers bereide producten waar en wanneer ze dat willen. Daarom opent Albert Heijn vandaag het Bakery Café en de Deli Kitchen in de Albert Heijn XL op het Gelderlandplein in Amsterdam. Hier kunnen klanten genieten…

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Various nationalities from all across UAE supported The 5th Edition of LuLu Walk for Wellness

Various nationalities from all across UAE supported The 5th Edition of LuLu Walk for Wellness   Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2017-Feb-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 5th Edition of LuLu Walk for Wellness, the Annual CSR Event of LuLu Group International was conducted on Friday, 24th February @ Zabeel Park, Dubai and Al Jahili Park , Al Ain…

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LuLu Group International ranked among the top 250 global retailers

LuLu Group International ranked among the top 250 global retailers   Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2017-Feb-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Three retailers from the GCC which includes UAE’s LuLu Group International and Majid Al Futtaim Holding have ranked among the top 250 global retailers whose combined revenues reach approximately $ 4.31 trillion in 2016, according to Deloitte’s 250…

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The Fondation Louis Vuitton announces special program to celebrate the final week of Shchukin exhibition

The Fondation Louis Vuitton announces special program to celebrate the final week of Shchukin exhibition   Paris, 2017-Feb-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Shchukin Collection exhibition has proved an unprecedented success with the public, drawing over a million visitors. The Fondation Louis Vuitton has announced a special program to celebrate the final week. Extended visiting hours The Fondation Louis…

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EuroShop 2017 will be the biggest in its 50-year history, from 5 to 9 March 2017 in Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf, Germany, 2017-Feb-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — EuroShop, The World´s No. 1 Retail Trade Fair, from 5 to 9 March 2017 in Düsseldorf, is an innovation platform, discussion forum and creative hub for the entire retail sector. Boasting over 127,000 square metres of net exhibition space, 18 halls and 2,350 exhibitors from 61 countries,…

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Lakeview Cheese and Bashas’ Family of Stores recall Colby cheese due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes

Lakeview Cheese and Bashas’ Family of Stores recall Colby cheese due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes   Middlebury, Indiana, 2017-Feb-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Out of an abundance of caution and with an emphasis on customers’ wellness and safety, Lakeview Cheese and Bashas’ Family of Stores are proactively recalling various types of Colby cheese due to…

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JCPenney achieves $1 Billion in EBITDA for Full Year 2016; a $477 Million Improvement

Operating Income Grew $292 Million in Fourth Quarter and $484 Million for Full Year PLANO, Texas, 2017-Feb-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today (Feb. 24, 2017) announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended Jan. 28, 2017. Comparable store sales were (0.7) % for the…

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JCPenney to close two distribution facilities and approximately 130 – 140 stores to optimize its retail operations

PLANO, Texas, 2017-Feb-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today (Feb. 24, 2017) announced it is implementing a plan to optimize its national retail operations as part of the Company’s successful return to profitability. Under the plan, the Company expects to close two distribution facilities and approximately 130 - 140 stores…

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24,428 Pets adopted during PetSmart Charities’ first National Adoption Weekend of 2017

PHOENIX, 2017-Feb-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — This past weekend, North Americans opened their hearts and their homes to more than 24,000 adoptable pets who were looking for their forever families during PetSmart Charities’ first National Adoption Weekend of 2017—hosted at over 1,500 PetSmart stores across the continent.  This weekend event ranks among the top…

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Brixmor Property Group CEO and President James Taylor to present at Citi 2017 Global Property CEO Conference in Hollywood, Florida

NEW YORK, 2017-Feb-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE: BRX) today (Feb. 23, 2017) announced that James Taylor, Chief Executive Officer and President, will present at the Citi 2017 Global Property CEO Conference in Hollywood, Florida on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 11:35 AM ET to 12:10 PM ET. Event: Brixmor Property…

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Prada unveiled its Fall/Winter 2017 Women’s collection in the Via Fogazzaro fashion show

Milan, 2017-Feb-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — On February 23rd, 2017, Prada unveils its Fall/Winter 2017 Women’s collection in the Via Fogazzaro fashion show space in Milan. Fashion is about the everyday and the everyday is the political stage of our freedoms. For the Prada Women’s Fall/Winter 2017 fashion show, AMO questions and looks at the role…

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