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Monthly Archives: March 2017

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. to announce 4Q and full year fiscal 2016 financial results on March 14, 2017

YORK, Pa., 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) today (February 28, 2017) announced that its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2016 will be released on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. The company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. eastern time to discuss the financial results,…

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Fnac signs agreement on Sunday working and evening working with its trade union partners

Ivry, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — CFDT, CFTC and CFE-CGC, the three trade union organizations that received 52% of the votes at the latest employee elections, signed an agreement on Sunday working and evening working with Fnac today (January 26, 2017). Fnac’s Management is delighted by the signing of this agreement, which is the result of…

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Xcel Brands, Inc. debuts its H Halston women’s Fast Fashion apparel program at Dillard’s department stores and e-commerce

NEW YORK, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELB) is pleased to announce the debut of its H Halston women's Fast Fashion or Quick Time Response (QTR) apparel program at Dillard's department stores and e-commerce in March 2017. H Halston initially launched in Lord & Taylor and Hudson Bay department stores Spring 2016…

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Perry Ellis International to announce its Fiscal 2017 4Q and year end financial results on Wednesday, March 22, 2017

MIAMI, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Perry Ellis International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PERY) announced today (March 1, 2017) that the Company will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year end on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 before the market opens. The Company will sponsor a conference call to discuss these results the same day at…

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T Galleria by DFS launches exclusive collection “From Venice with Love” celebrating the most romantic city in the world

T Galleria by DFS launches exclusive collection “From Venice with Love” celebrating the most romantic city in the world   MACAU, 2017-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — T Galleria by DFS, the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, is proud to announce the launch of “From Venice with Love”, an exclusive collection of over 50 covetable products celebrating the…

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Auntie Anne’s® celebrates its first-ever Customer Appreciation Week with $1.99 Original Pretzels from March 6 to 12

Auntie Anne’s® celebrates its first-ever Customer Appreciation Week with $1.99 Original Pretzels from March 6 to 12   LANCASTER, Pa., 2017-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, today announced that from March 6 to 12 guests will be treated to $1.99 Original Pretzels to celebrate the company’s first-ever Customer Appreciation…

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PHILIPPINES: SM Investments Corporation announces an 8% growth in net income to PHP31.2 billion in 2016

Pasay City, Philippines, 2017-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) reported an 8% growth in net income to PHP31.2 billion in 2016. Property accounted for 39% of total earnings, with banks comprising 37% and retail 24%. "Our core businesses performed well and continue to grow in line with the country's strong economic development. We…

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Advance Auto Parts announces the appointment of Jeffrey Shepherd as SVP, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Proven Executive with Extensive Finance and Auto Industry Expertise to Lead Accounting Function ROANOKE, Va., 2017-Mar-02 — /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, announced that Jeffrey (Jeff) Shepherd has been appointed Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods to open new stores in Norwalk, CT and Sunnyvale, CA; Grand Opening celebrations on March 17-19

The retailer will celebrate the opening of new locations in Norwalk, CT and Sunnyvale, CA during events that will run March 17 through March 19 PITTSBURGH, 2017-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening two new stores – one in Connecticut and…

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Apranga Group announces 2.4% increase in February 2017 retail turnover vs. same period in 2016

Vilnius, Lithuania, 2017-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The retail turnover (including VAT) of Apranga Group amounted to EUR 13.8 million in February 2017, and increased by 2.4% compared to February 2016. In January through February 2017, the retail turnover of Apranga Group (including VAT) totalled EUR 31.8 million, and increased by 6.9% year-to-year. In January-February 2017,…

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Sports Direct purchased 534,015 of its ordinary shares from Citigroup Global Markets Limited on 28 February 2017

Shirebrook, UK, 2017-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sports Direct announces that on 28 February 2017 it purchased 534,015 of its ordinary shares from Citigroup Global Markets Limited (acting as the Company's broker) on the London Stock Exchange at a price of 297.0 pence per share. The purchased shares will all be held as treasury shares.…

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Citycon Oyj announces the appointment of Tom Lisiecki as CDO and member of the Corporate Management Committee

Helsinki, Finland, 2017-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tom Lisiecki has been appointed Citycon Oyj’s Chief Development Officer (CDO) and member of the Corporate Management Committee. Mr. Lisiecki (b. 1979) is a Canadian and Polish citizen and has a Bachelor’s degree in economics from University of Toronto, Canada, and an executive MBA from the Kellogg…

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Zalando provides financial guidance for 2017

2017 guidance in line with multi-year strategy: revenue growth of 20-25%, adjusted EBIT margin of 5.0-6.0% 2016 results: revenues of EUR 3,639 million (23.0% growth), adjusted EBIT of EUR 216.3 million (5.9% margin) Zalando to acquire multi-channel basketball retailer KICKZ Zalando to create more than 2,000 jobs in 2017 BERLIN, 2017-Mar-02 —…

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Rexall launches its annual #MyRexallPharmacist campaign to mark Pharmacist Awareness Month

From March 1st through to March 31st, #MyRexallPharmacist invites Canadians to share a positive experience with their Rexall pharmacist for a chance to win a daily $100 Rexall gift card and the Grand Prize of 5,000 AIR MILES ®™ Reward Miles  Canadians can share their story on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using #MyRexallPharmacist or…

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MIGROS KOMMT NACH BÜTSCHWIL

MIGROS KOMMT NACH BÜTSCHWIL   Gossau, Switzerland, 2017-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Migros Ostschweiz plant, an der Landstrasse in Bütschwil im Frühsommer 2018 einen Supermarkt zu eröffnen. Die Migros Ostschweiz zieht als Mieterin in das Wohn- und Geschäftshaus ein, welches auf dem Areal der Bauunternehmung Fust AG an der Landstrasse in Bütschwil entsteht. Bauherrin ist die Wecowa…

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REWE Group bietet bundesweit kontaktloses Zahlen mit der Girocard an

REWE Group bietet bundesweit kontaktloses Zahlen mit der Girocard an   Koln, Deutschland, 2017-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Im stationären Lebensmittelhandel ist Bargeld immer noch das beliebteste Zahlungsmittel. In mehr als 50 Prozent zahlen Kunden mit Scheinen und Münzen. Danach folgt die Nutzung sogenannter Debitkarten, jeder vierte Kunde nutzt diese an der Kasse als Zahlungsmittel. Die…

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Amazon Restaurants brings its delivery service in the greater Washington, D.C. area

Prime members in D.C. can now enjoy delivery from popular restaurants, including Maketto, Ben’s Next Door, Hill Country Barbecue Market, Kapnos, b DC Penn Quarter, and many more SEATTLE, 2017-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today (Feb. 28, 2017) announced that Prime members in the greater Washington, D.C. area can now enjoy delivery from 150…

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Tesco launches the first ever frozen prepared versions pomegranate, beetroot, watermelon and coconut

Tesco launches the first ever frozen prepared versions pomegranate, beetroot, watermelon and coconut   CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — They’re currently some of the trendiest but also trickiest foods to prepare without fuss – pomegranate, beetroot, watermelon and coconut. But now help has arrived from Tesco which has launched the first ever frozen prepared versions…

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Starbucks Coffee Company announces Milan Reserve Roastery set to open in late 2018

Starbucks Coffee Company announces Milan Reserve Roastery set to open in late 2018   Milan, ITALY, 2017-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (February 27, 2017), Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) announced its newest Roastery location on Piazza Cordusio in Milan with a dramatic unveiling of the building prior to its remodel. Set to open in late 2018,…

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Konekesko sells Suvi and Palta boat brands and business operations

Helsinki, 2017-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Konekesko sells the Suvi and Palta boat brands and business operations to a company being established. Terho Liukkonen and Tommi Ihalainen, the owners of the company being established, are members of the current management of the Suvi and Palta boat business. The Suvi and Palta boats are sold through Konekesko…

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Gary Kibble to join Sainsbury’s Argos team as its new Marketing Director

Milton Keynes, UK, 2017-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s Argos announces the appointment of Gary Kibble as its new Marketing Director. Gary will join the company in the next few months. He will report to Bertrand Bodson, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer and be a member of the Sainsbury’s Argos Management Board. Gary has been Global…

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SONIC® Drive-In introduces affordable and delicious morning choices starting at 99 cents

SONIC® Drive-In introduces affordable and delicious morning choices starting at 99 cents   OKLAHOMA CITY, 2017-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) is offering guests delicious morning choices with new Breakfast Deals starting at 99 cents until 10 a.m. everyday. The deal includes the choice of SONIC's highly anticipated Pancake on a Stick and other…

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British Land’s Environmental Management System certified to the latest ISO14001 standard

British Land's Environmental Management System certified to the latest ISO14001 standard   London, 2017-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land has successfully transitioned its Environmental Management System for all major managed developments to the latest ISO14001 standard. ISO14001 is the leading international standard for environmental management systems. Our approach has been accredited to earlier versions of the…

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NRF launches new media campaign to educate Americans on the high consumer cost of border adjustment tax

WASHINGTON, 2017-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today (February 28, 2017) launched a television, print and digital ad campaign to educate Americans on the high consumer cost of the border adjustment tax. The BAT is included in the House Republican leadership’s “Better Way” plan for tax reform. While NRF strongly supports…

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Kimco Realty announces the promotions of Ross Cooper to President and David Jamieson to COO; Conor Flynn to remain as CEO

NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK, 2017-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM) today (9 February 27, 2017) announced the promotions of Ross Cooper to President and David Jamieson to Chief Operating Officer. With these appointments, Conor Flynn, who had held the dual role of President and Chief Executive Officer, will remain…

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Whole Foods Market® stores in Arlington, MA and Brookline, MA recall Cream Cheese King Cakes due Undeclared Pecans

Whole Foods Market® stores in Arlington, MA and Brookline, MA recall Cream Cheese King Cakes due Undeclared Pecans   Austin, Texas, 2017-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market® stores in Arlington, MA and Brookline, MA are issuing an allergy alert to recall Cream Cheese King Cakes sold between February 4 and February 26, due to an…

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Lipari Foods recalls cheeses manufactured by Deutsch Kase Haus due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes

Lipari Foods recalls cheeses manufactured by Deutsch Kase Haus due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes   Michigan, USA, 2017-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lipari Foods, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of various bulk and retail cheeses manufactured by Deutsch Kase Haus due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can…

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SHARE BUYBACK UPDATE: AHOLD DELHAIZE REPURCHASED 1,801,866 OF AHOLD DELHAIZE COMMON SHARES FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2017 UP TO AND INCLUDING FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 1,801,866 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from February 20, 2017 up to and including February 24, 2017. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €20.32 per share for a total consideration of € 36.6 million. These repurchases were…

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Whole Planet Foundation announces its 2017 Prosperity Campaign; where small loans can help entrepreneurs create a better life

AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Wednesday, March 1, Whole Planet Foundation launches its 12th Prosperity Campaign, which funds microfinance organizations and microcredit loans to alleviate poverty in regions where Whole Foods Market® sources products. The organization’s focus is on women in the developing world, where small loans can help entrepreneurs create a…

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