Sainsbury’s kicks off Jersey Royal season with potatoes available earlier than expected
London, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — This year, Sainsbury’s will be the first major retailer to kick off the prestigious and long awaited Jersey Royal season with potatoes available earlier than expected in selected stores from Wednesday 8th March.
Due to a milder winter than…
DEERFIELD, Ill, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) will release its fiscal 2017 second quarter earnings results at 7 a.m. Eastern time Wednesday, 5 April 2017, followed by a one-hour conference call with Walgreens Boots Alliance management beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.
The conference call will be simulcast through…
LVMH hosted the first EllesVMH Award ceremony
Paris, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with 2017 International Women’s Day, LVMH is organizing the first EllesVMH Award ceremony which recognizes the most innovative initiatives at LVMH Maisons to promote gender equality. An exhibition at LVMH headquarters will also present gender equality initiatives by 24 Group’s companies.…
Lowe’s introduces Holoroom How To, an on-demand virtual reality skills clinic
MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (March 7, 2017), Lowe’s introduces Holoroom How To, an on-demand virtual reality skills clinic and the latest iteration of Lowe’s Innovation Labs’ Holoroom experience, their immersive design and visualization tool. Debuting at select store locations in Boston…
As the first global fashion brand, H&M group has joined the United Nation's Better Than Cash Alliance to accelerate the transition from cash to digital payments in the supply chain.
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today(8 MAR, 2017), many factory workers in the textile supply chain are paid entirely in cash. This means…
Sigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd is changing its name to Sigma Healthcare Ltd to better reflect its broader healthcare focus
A new logo and ASX code will accompany the change of name
Shareholders will vote on the changes at the company’s AGM on 3 May
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sigma Pharmaceuticals…
WASHINGTON, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Americans will spend more than ever as they put on their favorite green outfits to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, the National Retail Federation said today (March 8, 2017). According to NRF’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, spending for St. Patrick’s Day is expected to…
Bills Do Not Include Tax on Employer-Provided Health Benefits
WASHINGTON, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today (March 7, 2017) said it supports legislation unveiled by House Republicans to repeal and replace former President Obama’s Affordable Care Act.
“Retailers want reforms that push us toward a more competition-driven private health care market, and the…
Macerich And BREEAM USA Announce The Oaks Shopping Center As First U.S. Property To Earn Prestigious Green Building Standard
New U.S. Green Building Standard, 'BREEAM USA In-Use,' Measures and Monitors Environmental Performance of Existing Buildings
SANTA MONICA, Calif., 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macerich (NYSE: MAC), one of the nation's leading owners, operators and…
Target is first to open at the new ground-up development, with additional tenants soon to follow
NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM) announced the opening of its Grand Parkway Marketplace in Spring, Texas, with Target opening its doors to the public today (3/8/2017). The 126,000-square-foot Target is the first…
Digitalization powers easy risk management product search, online purchases, delivery of training and materials
Enhances corporate brand presence and customer engagement
Facilitates future cross-sell and subscription management services
Jena, Germany, Sydney, Australia, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Risk management company, SAI Global has launched an e-commerce platform to enhance its corporate…
Staten Island, NY, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — A&H Focal Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of the following products because many of these products have been historically tested by the FDA and found to contain PDE-5 Inhibitors (i.e. sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil, etc.) which is the active ingredient in an FDA-approved drug for erectile dysfunction…
The SoyNut Butter Co. recalls I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butters and I.M. Healthy Granola products that may be contaminated with E. Coli O157:H7
Glenview, IL, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The SoyNut Butter Co. of Glenview, IL is recalling all varieties of I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butters and all varieties of I.M. Healthy Granola products because they…
Vulto Creamery recalls soft wash-rind raw milk cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Walton, New York, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vulto Creamery, Walton, New York, is recalling all lots of Ouleout, Miranda, Heinennellie, and Willowemoc soft wash-rind raw milk cheeses out of an abundance of caution due to testing result from the US Food…
Landies Candies Co. recalls “WEGMANS Milk Chocolate Big Ear Bunny Sucker” that may contain undeclared peanuts
Buffalo, NY, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Landies Candies Co. Inc. of Buffalo, NY is recalling its 3-oz packages of “WEGMANS Milk Chocolate Big Ear Bunny Sucker”, Net Wt 3 oz, Lot # 35016, Best by 9-15-2017 because they…
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation today (March 8, 2017) announced a development agreement with Quality Foods Africa. The agreement will bring twenty Krispy Kreme® shops to Nigeria over a period of five years.
“We are thrilled to be expanding into Nigeria, and we are fortunate to be working with an…
Whole Foods Market marks Pi Day with $3.14 off on large pies and pizzas on March 14
AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is celebrating Pi Day with $3.14 off both large bakery pies and large take-and-bake pizzas.
This Pi Day deal is only valid on March 14 and available while supplies…
Japan's component supplier Ibiden commits to 100 percent renewable energy for all of its Apple manufacturing
Ibiden Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Energy for Apple Production
Cupertino, California, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Component supplier Ibiden is the first company in Japan to pledge it will power all of its Apple manufacturing with 100 percent renewable…
BJ's Wholesale Club donates $10,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla., 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Wholesale Club today announced a $10,000 donation and partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, a Feeding America® Member food bank. The donation from the BJ's Charitable Foundation will help improve access to…
NEW YORK, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) ("Sequential" or the "Company") announced today (March 08, 2017) that it has entered into a long-term license agreement with SPR Indústria de Confecção Ltda. ("SPR Sports"), a leading sports manufacturer and distributor to bring its basketball brand AND1, active lifestyle brand AVIA, and…
Schenectady, NY, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — In a twist on traditional Price Chopper/Market 32 charitable giving, a challenge was issued to Golub Headquarters staff and Price Chopper/Market 32 Distribution staff to participate in a campaign to help fund a local Make-A-Wish wish.
“We’re proud that our stores and main office host campaigns throughout the year…
MIAMI, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Perry Ellis International announced today (March 7, 2017) that it has entered into a license agreement with Optimo Group Limited to design and distribute men's, women's and children's watches under the Perry Ellis® trademark in Greater China, Japan, Korea, India and throughout ASEAN. The collections will be distributed…
Los Angeles Retains Position as Number One Target
Industrial is Most Attractive Property Type for Investment
More than Half of Institutional Investors Plan to Deploy $1 Billion or More in 2017
Los Angeles, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The prospect of increased U.S. economic growth combined with less regulation, means that investor…
Winner’s Franchise-Fee Waiver Worth up to $190,000
IRVING, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Less than one-third of franchised businesses in the U.S. are owned by women, a statistic 7‑Eleven, Inc. would like to see rise. In an effort to increase its own number of female franchisees, the world’s largest convenience retailer is kicking off a…
DULLES, Virginia, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Virginia residents and those traveling through the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) have a new fresh option for made-to-order Asian fare, as Pei Wei has opened for business today (March 07, 2017). The location will be the tenth airport site for the popular Asian brand, following the…
Hong Kong, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — A.S. Watson Group (ASW), one of the largest retail employers in Hong Kong, hosted a global award presentation yesterday (March 5th, 2017) to present the best the best store awards to the winning stores of its Hong Kong operations and its 24 operating markets in Asia and…
The retailer will celebrate the opening of new locations in Florida, Arizona and California during events that will run March 24 through March 26
PITTSBURGH, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening three new stores in Florida, Arizona and California. Grand…
United Kingdom, 2017-Mar-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR UK is launching a trendy new range of own brand popcorn consisting of Salted and Sweet & Salted flavours.
The popcorn market has experienced massive change over recent years as new brands have exploded onto the scene. An increase in popularity has seen the own brand popcorn…
Strategic decisions allow the Company to move forward as a stronger, debt free and customer-focused business
INDIANAPOLIS, 2017-Mar-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — hhgregg, Inc. ("hhgregg" or the "Company") today (March 6, 2017) announced that the Company has taken action to restructure its balance sheet and better position itself for future success by filing voluntary petitions for…
Byron Center, MI, 2017-Mar-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) announced today (Mar 6th, 2017) that Pat Weslow has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Distribution Sales, where he will oversee sales across the Company's distribution network, effective today. Mr. Weslow has been serving as SpartanNash's Vice President, National Accounts and will report directly…