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Monthly Archives: March 2017

Boston Retail Partners: retailers recognize the importance of enhanced data and analytics

Retailers realize the importance but struggle to successfully understand and utilize analytics Boston, MA , 2017-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — According to a new special report from Boston Retail Partners (BRP), retailers recognize the importance of enhanced data and analytics with 44% indicating improved analytics is a top priority. However, the ability to leverage analytics to…

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Esprit announces branded jewelry collection from Versteegh

Ratingen, Germany, 2017-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Esprit has concluded a new license partnership in the area of fashion jewelry with Versteegh modeaccessoires effective 1 July 2017. With more than 60 years of experience in the wholesale trade, Versteegh brings to the cooperation valuable know-how and important expertise in the field of fashion accessories. Thanks…

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Barnes & Noble celebrates Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast movie with fun activities for children

Stores Nationwide to Feature Fun Activities for Children Including a Storytime, Themed Activities, Sing-Along, and Special Giveaways NEW YORK, NY, 2017-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today (March 23, 2017) announced in collaboration with…

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Diebold Nixdorf partners with Swedish software company Datema Retail for mobile self-scanning solutions

UTRECHT, Netherlands and SOLNA, Sweden, 2017-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) has formed a strategic partnership with Swedish software company Datema Retail for mobile self-scanning solutions as part of its strategy to drive connected commerce in the retail market. With the mobile self-scanning solutions of Datema Retail, Diebold Nixdorf is adding a…

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Dunkin’ Donuts unveils refreshing beverage lineup for spring and summer

Dunkin’ Donuts unveils refreshing beverage lineup for spring and summer   Spring brings sweet and satisfying Coconut Crème Pie and Butter Pecan flavored coffees, introduction of Fruited Iced Teas and more Dunkin’ offers two tasty new donuts for a perfect pairing with the brand’s beverages CANTON, MA, 2017-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts is…

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Baskin-Robbins to develop three new ice cream shops in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills with new franchisee Sharooz Setareh

Largest Chain of Ice Cream Specialty Shops Hosts Franchising Seminars in Vista on Sept. 13 and Long Beach on Sept. 15 to Fuel Southern California Growth CANTON, MA, 2017-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with…

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Lucerne Cantonal Bank introduces NCR SelfServ™ 84 terminals in Switzerland

Lucerne Cantonal Bank is the first to reap the benefits of the latest NCR product family Zurich, Switzerland, 2017-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, and the Lucerne Cantonal Bank are making the future of banking tangible and real with the introduction of the first NCR SelfServ™…

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USDA FSIS announces steps to keep the food supply safe in light of the recent investigations of Brazil’s meat industry

WASHINGTON, 2017-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (March 22, 2017), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced additional steps to keep the food supply safe for American families in light of the recent investigations of Brazil’s meat industry. While none of the slaughter or processing facilities implicated in the…

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USDA FSIS: J & Y Dasung, Inc. recallS frozen pork dumpling products produced without the benefit of federal inspection

WASHINGTON, 2017-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — J & Y Dasung, Inc., a Los Angeles retail firm conducting business as Som See Neh, is recalling approximately 178,335 pounds of frozen pork dumpling products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today…

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Whiskey Hill Smokehouse LLC. recalls beef, venison and ostrich jerky products due to undeclared allergens

WASHINGTON, 2017-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whiskey Hill Smokehouse LLC., a Hubbard, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 22,466 pounds of beef, venison and ostrich jerky products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Mar 22, 2017). The products contain soy, a known…

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Speedo USA and Life Time revolutionize water fitness with the launch of ‘WTRX’ class

Speedo USA and Life Time revolutionize water fitness with the launch of ‘WTRX’ class   ‘WTRX’ class to launch exclusively at more than 40 Life Time destinations by April as part of multi-year partnership LOS ANGELES, 2017-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The “WTRX” (Water Xtreme) class, designed in partnership with Speedo USA, a division of PVH Corp.…

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PVH Corps announces the appointment of Amy McPherson to its Board of Director

NEW YORK, 2017-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH] announced today (Mar. 22, 2017) that Amy McPherson was appointed to its Board of Directors. Ms. McPherson will serve on the Board’s Audit Committee. The appointment is effective April 25, 2017, the date of the Board’s and Committee’s next scheduled meetings. The number of…

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Office Depot, Inc. announces partnership with Silverback Learning Solutions to help foster student and educator achievement

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions, today (March 20, 2017) announced a partnership with Silverback Learning Solutions, a pioneering K-12 education technology company, to bring districts and administrators personalized learning solutions that help foster student and educator achievement. The…

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SPAR Hungary opens new hypermarket in Pest; creating 100 new jobs

Hungary, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —SPAR Hungary invested more than €12.8 million in the development of the new store, creating 100 new jobs. Located in the county of Pest, the latest hypermarket is part of a new shopping centre which was designed using environmentally friendly technology and is located at a busy motorway intersection. As part…

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INTERSPAR Austria donates €92,000 to SOS Children’s Villages to help provide shelter and care for abandoned and orphaned children

Austria, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — INTERSPAR has been an important partner of the Austrian charity, SOS Children's Villages, for 12 years. The company recently donated €92,000 to the organisation, which provides shelter and care for abandoned, destitute and orphaned children. To raise this money, INTERSPAR ran a campaign called ‘Every move counts’, whereby one…

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Sheetz opens a fully-stocked beer cave at its store in Claysburg, Pa.

ALTOONA, Pa., 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz, one of America's fastest-growing family-owned and operated convenience retailers for more than 60 years, today (March 20, 2017) announced the opening of a fully-stocked beer cave at its store located at 12604 Dunnings Highway in Claysburg, Pa. "At Sheetz, we pride ourselves in giving our customers what they…

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SpartanNash announces the promotion of Bill Jacobs to VP, Treasury and Corporate Development

SpartanNash announces the promotion of Bill Jacobs to VP, Treasury and Corporate Development   Byron Center, MI, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) announced today (Mar 22, 2017) that Bill Jacobs has been promoted to Vice President, Treasury and Corporate Development, effective immediately. Mr. Jacobs has been with SpartanNash for nearly 24 years, serving as…

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Rexall OneWalk to Conquer Cancer announces new route distances for the 2017 event

Participants in the Rexall OneWalk can now choose to complete 15KM, 25KM or 40KM distances to support Personalized Cancer Medicine at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the top 5 cancer research centres in the world. TORONTO, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — In commemoration of 15 years of walking, the Rexall OneWalk to Conquer…

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Bartell Drugs introduces new Specialty Pharmacy service

SEATTLE, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs, America’s oldest family owned pharmacy, has launched a new Specialty Pharmacy service that personalizes healthcare for those experiencing conditions requiring specialized medications. “Being diagnosed and entering treatment can be overwhelming,” states Bartell’s Clinical Programs Manager, Christina Ree. “Our Specialty Pharmacy program helps take the fear out of…

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CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs opens in Des Moines, WA

SEATTLE, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs opened today (March 20, 2017) at 21615 Pacific Highway South, providing Des Moines residents with access to high-quality, convenient health care to get them well and on their way. This new location will provide treatment for minor illness and injuries, as well as…

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Kroger appointments: Joe Grieshaber as president of Fred Meyer Stores and Dan De La Rosa as president of Columbus division

CINCINNATI, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (March 20, 2017) announced Joe Grieshaber has been named president of Fred Meyer Stores, replacing Jeff Burt, who resigned today to pursue other interests. Mr. Grieshaber has been serving as president of Kroger's Columbus division. Succeeding Mr. Grieshaber will be Dan De La Rosa,…

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Colruyt Group launches the Xtra loyalty card

Halle, Belgium, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today ( March 20, 2017), Colruyt Group launched the Xtra loyalty card. This is a single loyalty card which, from April 4th, can be used by a massive 3.7 million customers in over 600 shops and collection points comprising Colruyt, OKay, Bio-Planet, Spar Colruyt Group, Collect&Go, Dreamland, Dreambaby…

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Grösstes Angebot für Allergiker im Schweizer Detailhandel

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Als führende Anbieterin im Schweizer Detailhandel bietet Coop die grösste Auswahl an Produkten für Personen mit Lebensmittelunverträglichkeiten. Bis Ende 2020 soll das Angebot nochmals deutlich vergrössert werden. Allein dieses Jahr werden über 70 weitere Produkte mit dem Schweizer Allergie-Gütesiegel ausgezeichnet. Seit kurzem werden nicht nur «Free-From»-Produkte, sondern auch…

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GESUNDE ENTWICKLUNG DER MIGROS BASEL

GESUNDE ENTWICKLUNG DER MIGROS BASEL   Basel, Switzerland, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Im Jahr 2016 ist der Umsatz der Migros Basel im Kerngeschäft bei einer durchschnittlichen Minusteuerung von 0.6 Prozent real um 0.3 Prozent gewachsen. Obwohl leicht weniger Kunden zu verzeichnen waren, stieg der durchschnittliche Warenkorb. So konnte die Migros Basel trotz schwierigen Rahmenbedingungen signifikant Marktanteile…

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Amazon launched its fastest and easiest way to shop: Alexa voice shopping through Prime Now

Alexa voice shopping adds Prime Now making it the fastest and easiest way to shop hands-free Customers can now use their voice to shop tens of thousands of items through Prime Now with free two-hour delivery Alexa, order wine! Also launching today, wine, beer and spirits available from Alexa through Prime Now in…

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Carrefour Banque creates a new way of “consuming” banking services with the launch of C-zam

Boulogne-Billancourt, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first self-service current account that anyone can open, and which is not subject to income conditions. Starting on 18 April 2017, consumers will have access to a completely new type of product: • C-zam, the first self-service current account that anyone can open and activate online, and which is not…

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Tesco announces changes to its Executive Committee and International Leadership team

CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today (20 Mar 2017) announced changes to its Executive Committee and International Leadership team. After 38 years of distinguished service to Tesco, Trevor Masters, CEO Tesco International, will leave the business at the end of May. Trevor began his Tesco career as a teenage management trainee. Over…

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EROSKI reúne a la flota atunera española con ISSF y AZTI para avanzar en la sostenibilidad del atún

EROSKI reúne a la flota atunera española con ISSF y AZTI para avanzar en la sostenibilidad del atún   Las últimas auditorías realizadas a todos los proveedores de atún de EROSKI constatan un alto cumplimiento de las medidas de conservación definidas por la Fundación Internacional para la Pesca Sostenible (ISSF) Nuevos compromisos de EROSKI por…

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Make Up For Ever opens new store in New York, the first US location to feature the Go Pro Makeup experience

Make Up For Ever opens new store in New York, the first US location to feature the Go Pro Makeup experience   Paris, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Make Up For Ever has opened its new global flagship in New York, the first US location to feature the Go Pro Makeup experience. Go Pro Makeup is a…

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LVMH to acquire majority share in Maison Francis Kurkdjian

LVMH to acquire majority share in Maison Francis Kurkdjian   Paris, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Motivated by a shared vision of French perfume making and the creativity that inspires it, LVMH and Maison Francis Kurkdjian have announced their association in order to jointly pursue the long-term development of the fragrance House. Under the agreement LVMH will…

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