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Daily Archives: March 7, 2017

Brixmor Property Group announces the acquisition of Arborland Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan for $102 million

NEW YORK, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE: BRX) ("Brixmor" or the "Company") announced today (March 6, 2017) the acquisition of Arborland Center, a 404,000 square foot grocery-anchored regional shopping destination located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for $102 million. Arborland Center is located in a high barrier-to-entry trade area situated…

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The Andersons to sell its farm center locations in Florida to Wedgworth’s Inc.

MAUMEE, Ohio, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) announces it has signed an agreement to sell its farm center locations in Florida to Wedgworth's Inc., of Belle Glade, Florida. This agreement includes real estate and assets owned by The Andersons at Zellwood, Clewiston, and Lake Placid as well as the…

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RUSSIA: Lenta announces the opening of its second hypermarket in Engels

With this opening, Lenta expands its network in the Volga region to 33 hypermarkets in 21 cities St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its second hypermarket in Engels. The new store is a Lenta compact format…

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Barnes & Noble to host in-store building event to conclude three-month-long celebration of The LEGO® Batman Movie

Final Event to Feature Fun Activities for Children Ages 5+ Including Building The LEGO®Batman Movie Batmobile “Speedwagon” and a Giveaway of Collectible Character Trading Cards Featuring DC Super Heroes and Super Villains New York, New York, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading…

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NCR showcases omni-channel solution at EuroShop 2017

NCR helps retailers address the most pressing needs in store transformation, unified commerce and digital enablement to implement their omni-channel strategies Duluth, Ga / Dusseldorf, Germany, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation, a global leader in omni-channel solutions, demonstrates at this year’s EuroShop how retailers can dramatically improve sales growth by using the right…

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Ross Stores opened 23 Ross Dress for Less® and five dd’s DISCOUNTS® stores in February and March 2017

DUBLIN, Calif., 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ross Stores recently opened 23 Ross Dress for Less® ("Ross") and five dd's DISCOUNTS® stores across 15 different states in February and March. These new locations are part of the Company's plans to add approximately 70 Ross and 20 dd's DISCOUNTS locations during 2017. "These new Spring stores…

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Office Depot Small Business Index survey revealed most SMBs did not use tax software in 2016

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), the leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions revealed in its latest Small Business Index survey that approximately three-fourths (70 percent) of small business owners (SMBs) indicated they did not use tax software when they filed their taxes in 2016. The…

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Violeta by MANGO launches the second edition of the #WeAreVioleta digital campaign with Rossy de Palma, Barbie Ferreira and Tania Llasera

Barcelona, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Violeta by MANGO has launched the second edition of the #WeAreVioleta digital campaign, starring Rossy de Palma, Barbie Ferreira and Tania Llasera.#Wearevioleta encourages us to reflect upon the need to break away from established beauty canons, while celebrating a diversity of styles, beauty and sizes.The campaign states that…

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SpartanNash announces quarterly cash dividend of $0.165 per common share

Byron Center, MI, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash Company (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today (Mar 6th, 2017) announced that its Board of Directors approved a 10% increase to its quarterly cash dividend from $0.15 per common share to $0.165 per common share. The dividend will be paid on March 31, 2017 to shareholders…

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SSP America announces the opening of The Eatery at Tampa International Airport

London, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has announced the opening of a 7,700 square-foot marché at Tampa International Airport comprised of six brands which offer the TPA traveler a memorable taste of the Tampa Bay region. The…

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Starbucks launches its first barrel-aged coffee

Starbucks launches its first barrel-aged coffee   Seattle, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The centuries-old craft of barrel aging has long been a source of culinary inspiration, influencing everything from sugars and chocolates to sauces and ciders. Here the extraction of distinct flavors imparted by the barrel enhance the integrity of the product it meets. Naturally,…

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Nairobi welcomes new Carrefour Hypermarket located at the Two Rivers Mall

Nairobi welcomes new Carrefour Hypermarket located at the Two Rivers Mall   Nairobi, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Our partner, Majid al Futtaim has opened a a Carrefour Hypermarket at the Two Rivers Mall in Nairobi. Based in Nairobi's diplomatic "blue zone" in Limuru Road, a brand-new 7200 m² Carrefour store opened in this building complex, where…

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Amazon Original Series Le Mans: Racing is Everything to Offer Prime Members Unprecedented Access to the Legendary 24 Hour Race

The Amazon Original Series Will Offer Prime Members Unprecedented Access to the Legendary 24 Hour Race SEATTLE, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (-Mar. 6, 2017) announced it has greenlit the Amazon Original Series Le Mans: Racing is Everything from London based production company New Black Films. The limited series will explore what is…

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Macy’s annual floral extravaganza returns in New York City, Chicago and San Francisco locations

Macy’s annual floral extravaganza returns in New York City, Chicago and San Francisco locations   Macy’s Downtown Flagships Showcase a Floral Spectacular In New York City, Chicago and San Francisco Sunday, March 26 - Sunday, April 9, 2017 NEW YORK, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Step right up to get a front row view of…

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John Lewis to strengthen its omni-channel customer experience with £4million investment

London, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis has today (6 March 2017) announced plans to invest £4 million in a new customer service initiative in 20 of its shops to strengthen its omni-channel customer experience. The investment will see 8,000 Partners who work on the shop floor, receive an iPhone loaded with a…

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Tractor Supply Company announces the promotion of Kurt D. Barton to SVP, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Bob Volke Promoted to Vice President, Controller BRENTWOOD, TN, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today (03/06/17) announced that Kurt D. Barton has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in line with the Company's management…

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Dunkin’ Brands Group, National Grid and Eversource honored with AESP 2017 Energy Award

AESP presents the companies with 2017 Energy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Non-Residential Program Design and Implementation CANTON, MA, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, National Grid (LSE: NG; NYSE: NGG) and Eversource (NYSE: ES) have been honored with the Association of…

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Meijer’s “Be a #FamilyFoodRockstar” campaign earns 2016 Gold Plate Award from Food Marketing Institute Foundation

Meijer's “Be a #FamilyFoodRockstar” campaign earns 2016 Gold Plate Award from Food Marketing Institute Foundation   The Food Marketing Institute Foundation recognizes the best National Family Meals Month programs GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — A social media-driven photo contest aimed at encouraging families to prepare and eat healthy meals together recently earned Midwest retailer…

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Ahold Delhaize commences €1 billion share buyback program; expects to complete before the end of 2017

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize continues its €1 billion share buyback program announced on December 7, 2016. On January 9, 2017 Ahold Delhaize announced the commencement of a €1 billion share buyback program, which it expects to complete before the end of 2017. Ahold Delhaize will continue the brokerage led…

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Xcel Brands to report its 4Q and full year 2016 financial results on Wednesday, March 22, 2017

NEW YORK, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELB) ("Xcel" or the "Company"), a brand management and media company, today(March 06, 2017)  announced that it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results after market close on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. The Company will hold a conference call with the…

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Intershop and MAC-IT Solutions Extend Their Competencies In E-Commerce and Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Connection of Microsoft Dynamics NAV solution for retail and e-commerce offers new solution on Microsoft Azure Cloud Jointly developed integrated solution offers optimal start for customers in digitization strategy Jena, Germany, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop Communications AG and MAC IT-Solutions GmbH are extending their respective core competencies in the areas of…

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Artificial Colorings to be Removed by End of 2018 in all Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins US Products

Artificial Colorings to be Removed by End of 2018 in all Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins US Products   CANTON, MA, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today (March 2, 2017) announced plans to remove artificial colors from its products in the U.S. As…

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Inaugural BJ’s Charity Championship A Marquee Stop on The Legends Tour

Inaugural BJ’s Charity Championship A Marquee Stop on The Legends Tour   WESTBOROUGH, Mass., 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Wholesale Club today (March 1, 2017) announced the BJ's Charity Championship, a marquee stop on The Legends Tour. BJ's is expanding its annual charity golf Pro-Am Tournament, which has raised more than $20 million over the years.…

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H&M Studio Unveils a “See Now, Buy Now” S/S 17 Collection At Paris Fashion Week

H&M Studio Unveils a “See Now, Buy Now” S/S 17 Collection At Paris Fashion Week   STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last night (1 MAR, 2017), H&M Studio unveiled its latest runway show in Paris, a “see now, buy now” S/S 2017 collection inspired by the power of love, grace, strength and passion of ballet, featuring…

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Lowe’s Achieves Strong Fourth Quarter Results

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today (March 1, 2017) reported net earnings of $663 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.74 for the quarter ended February 3, 2017 compared to net earnings of $11 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.01 in the fourth quarter…

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Retailers Urge Congress to Support Association Health Plans for Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today (March 1, 2017) urged Congress to support legislation that would allow small businesses to join together through association health plans to provide greater access to affordable health care for their employees. “Small businesses compete every day with large employers for both customers and employees,”…

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Dollar Tree, Inc.’s 2016 Fiscal Results Delivers Positive Growth

Sales Increased 5.0% to $5.64 Billion  Enterprise Same-Store Sales Increased 1.2%  Same-Store Sales by Segment: Dollar Tree +2.3%, Family Dollar +0.2%  Diluted Earnings per Share Increased 40.2% to $1.36 vs. $0.97  Earnings Include Expenses of $0.03 per Share for Debt Prepayment  CHESAPEAKE, Va., 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc.…

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Ross Stores reports An Earnings Increase in its Fiscal 2016 Results

Ross Stores Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2016 Results Announces New Two-Year $1.75 Billion Stock Repurchase Program and 19% Increase in Quarterly Cash Dividend Also Provides First Quarter and Fiscal 2017 Guidance DUBLIN, Calif., 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq:ROST) today (Feb. 28, 2017) reported earnings per share for the…

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Stockmann Publishes Annual Report for 2016

Helsinki, Finland, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stockmann’s report by the Board of Directors, financial statements, Auditor’s report and corporate governance statement for 2016 have been published as a part of Stockmann’s annual reporting on the company’s website at year2016.stockmanngroup.com. Stockmann’s 2016 reporting consists of four reviews: - Business Review ‘Our year 2016’, which includes an overview…

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