Al Meera opens its newest branch in Umm Salal Ali
QATAR, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — In line with the State’s call for the real-estate development of the areas outside Doha, Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C) has recently welcomed the opening of its newest branch in Umm Salal Ali, which marks the launch of…
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) has partnered with a Master Licensee in Chile launching a line of Grab and Go products now available at select locations throughout the country.
This is an important first step for the iconic ice cream brand, owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, as it introduces…
Keasbey, NJ, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has recognized ShopRite of Hunterdon County President Joseph S. Colalillo for his work as an entrepreneurial and industry leader who helps businesses better serve consumers. Colalillo, a second-generation grocer, owns and operates five ShopRite stores in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and also serves…
Preliminary fourth quarter 2016 operating results represent significant year-over-year improvement
Launches comprehensive restructuring to streamline operations, targeting at least $1.0 billion in annualized cost savings in 2017
Right-sizes asset-based credit facility, creating an incremental $140[1] million in liquidity
Plans to reduce outstanding debt and pension obligations by at least $1.5 billion, utilizing…
COMMERCE , Calif., 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Smart & Final Stores, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE:SFS), today announced the election of Elaine Rubin to its board of directors (the "Board"), effective January 5, 2017.
Dave Hirz, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "With 145 years of history at Smart & Final, it's as important as…
BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Coop hat seit Anfang Februar eine neue Mediensprecherin. Angela Wimmer verstärkt die Coop Medienstelle und wird neben Urs Meier, Leiter Medienstelle, Ramón Gander und Andrea Bergmann für Coop sprechen. Sie ersetzt damit Nadja Ruch, welche eine neue berufliche Herausforderung ausserhalb von Coop gefunden hat.
Angela Wimmer hat nach…
MIGROS: WETTBEWERB FÜR OSTSCHWEIZER GENERATIONENPROJEKTE
Gossau, Switzerland, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Das Migros-Kulturprozent zeichnet beim Wettbewerb für Ostschweizer Generationenprojekte innovative Projekte aus, die Generationen verbinden. Es vergibt dabei Förderpreise im Gesamtwert von 20‘000 Franken. Bis am 6. Mai 2017 kann man Projekte einreichen.
Für ein verständnisvolles Zusammenleben von verschiedenen Generationen ist der Austausch untereinander sehr wichtig.…
MIGROS LANCIERT DEN KOCHCLUB MIGUSTO
Zurich, Switzerland, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Migros bündelt ihre Kochkompetenz unter einer neuen Marke: Migusto. Im Zentrum steht der Kochclub Migusto, der sich an die ambitionierte Hobbyköchin genauso wie an den Familienkoch mit kleinem Zeitbudget und den Kochanfänger wendet und seinen Mitgliedern eine Vielzahl von Vorteilen bietet. Migusto wird…
SEATTLE, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) announced today (Feb. 9, 2017) that it will report its fourth quarter 2016 financial results after the close of the financial markets on Thursday, February 23, 2017. The announcement will be followed by a conference call at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, in which senior management will comment…
SEATTLE, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. launches a national brand campaign to celebrate the best of spring fashion. Shot by photographer and rising star Petra Collins, the campaign will debut on February 6 in the U.S. and Canada with print, digital, social, out of home and video components.
Collins shot the series on 35mm…
Starbucks launches “用星说” (Say it with Starbucks) social gifting feature on Weixin, in China
“用星说” (Say it with Starbucks), a new social gifting feature on Weixin, fosters deeper human connections through the instant delivery of gratitude and love with the gift of Starbucks
SHANGHAI, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today (February 9,…
Carrefour to sell eggs produced by Granja Virgen del Rosario on sustainable farms in Aragon, Spain
Aragon, Spain, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour selects Aragon egg producer for national distribution. Carrefour has signed a collaboration agreement with Granja Virgen del Rosario, from Zaragoza, as part of the company’s strategic commitment to Spanish production. Rural Development and…
New facilities will bring Amazon’s Southern California regional presence to ten facilities
SEATTLE, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today (Feb. 9, 2017) announced two new fulfillment centers in Eastvale and Redlands, California, which will create more than 2,000 new full-time associate roles when opened. Across the state, more than 15,000 full-time…
Le 1947 headed by chef Yannick Alléno becomes the only restaurant in Courchevel with three Michelin stars
Paris, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The restaurant Le 1947, headed by chef Yannick Alléno at Cheval Blanc Courchevel, has been awarded a third star in the 2017 Michelin Guide. This third star honors the creativity of the resolutely…
Vilnius, Lithuania, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Once Alvydas Šustikas decided to leave Maxima Grupė managing retail companies in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland and Bulgaria, the Board of the company appointed a new CEO and a Chairman of the Board. Since 8 February, Robertas Čipkus, Director of Finance of the company, will be appointed…
WASHINGTON, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to increase 4.6 percent during the first half of 2017 over the same period last year as the nation’s economy improves and retail sales continue to grow, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today (February 9,…
Long-time Intershop client signs license agreement and migrates to the current platform version
Intershop Commerce Suite supports growth strategies and makes online shopping even easier for Lechler’s business clients
Jena, Metzingen, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — When it comes to e-commerce, Lechler GmbH will continue to rely on the solutions and expertise offered…
AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market announced that it has signed leases for new 365 by Whole Foods Market™ stores in Brooklyn, New York, and Oakland, California.
The Brooklyn store, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District, is the first 365 by Whole Foods Market store planned for New York. The…
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) today (Feb. 9, 2017) announced that the SUPERVALU Foundation will donate $1 million to 34 nonprofits that provide hunger and food-related relief to those in need in local communities across the country.
The $1 million in donations will benefit local communities in 17…