Halle, Belgium, 2017-Mar-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Wednesday 8 March, OKay opens its 124th store in Diegem. In the practical local supermarket, customers can find everything for quick, cheap and easy shopping. The shop has a surface of 650 m², employs 12 people and is built with sustainable techniques and material. OKay is happy…
Tesco provides more convenience for customers with extended Same Day Click and Collect service
CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Mar-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today (7 Mar 2017) announced it is extending its Same Day Click and Collect service, allowing customers to pick up their online groceries more quickly and easily than ever before.
Customers can now…
London, 2017-Mar-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The BRC has today (March 07, 2017) launched a cyber security ‘toolkit’ that will provide retail businesses of all sizes with a practical, step-by-step guide to prevent and manage cyber security threats and protect the customers they serve.
The BRC Cyber Security Toolkit, launched in London today by the BRC…
Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 8.0% in February versus a year earlier, when they had increased by 10.7%. This is above the 3-month average of 7.7% and the 12-month average of 9.3%. This is the second month in a row the 12-month average has sat below double-digit figures.
Over the…
In February, UK retail sales decreased by 0.4% on a like-for-like basis from February 2016, when they had increased 0.1% from the preceding year.
On a total basis, sales rose 0.4% in February, against a 1.1% increase in February 2016. This remains below the 3-month average of 0.8% and the 12-month average of 0.9%.…
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Mar-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 627,807 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from February 27, 2017 up to and including March 3, 2017. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €20.18 per share for a total consideration of € 12.7 million. These repurchases were…
NOISY MAY now an independent BESTSELLER brand
BRANDE, Denmark, 2017-Mar-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Four years after its conception, our brand NOISY MAY has grown up and is ready to leave the safe nest of mothering brand VERO MODA.
As of 1 March, NOISY MAY will function as an independent BESTSELLER brand with an independent organisation. Standing…
PHILIPPINES: SM group continues commitment to the government and Go Negosyo’s initiative to promote produce grown by local farmers
Pasay City, Philippines, 2017-Mar-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the fourth quarter of last year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) with the help of Go Negosyo, finalized an agreement with supermarket and restaurant chains to source…
Company invests in career pathing, training and benefits for people who have a passion for customers
ROANOKE, Va., 2017-Mar-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do it yourself customers, is accelerating growth and plans to open 75 to 85…
Gossau, Switzerland, 2017-Mar-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Migros Ostschweiz plant, voraussichtlich Ende 2017 an der Frauenfelderstrasse 95 in Matzingen einen Supermarkt zu eröffnen. Das entsprechende Baugesuch hat sie bei der Gemeinde Matzingen in diesen Tagen eingereicht.
Die Migros wird als Mieterin in das neue Gewerbehaus einziehen, welches die Gyr & Co. AG an der Frauenfelderstrasse…
EROSKI renueva parte de su Consejo de Dirección para afrontar una nueva etapa focalizada en la competitividad del negocio
El órgano de Dirección se ha renovado parcialmente con la incorporación de una nueva directora Comercial, una nueva directora de Marketing y un nuevo director Social de la cooperativa
Las prioridades de la cooperativa para…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…