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Daily Archives: April 6, 2017

Sainsbury’s & Oxfam call on people to recycle clothes this Spring

Sainsbury’s & Oxfam call on people to recycle clothes this Spring   London, 2017-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brits are set to get rid of 680 million pieces of clothing this season as they spring clean their wardrobes. However, the annual fashion detox will be damaging for the environment with a staggering 235 million garments expected…

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Argos launches world’s first date-stamped unique advert launching every day for 80 days

Argos launches world's first date-stamped unique advert launching every day for 80 days   Milton, Keynes, 2017-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — This week Argos will launch an ambitious new Spring Summer advertising campaign which no brand has ever done before - the first with a brand new, date-stamped unique advert launching every day for 80 days…

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EROSKI inaugura un nuevo supermercado franquiciado en la localidad malagueña de Villanueva del Trabuco

EROSKI inaugura un nuevo supermercado franquiciado en la localidad malagueña de Villanueva del Trabuco   El supermercado responde al modelo comercial “contigo” que EROSKI impulsa en su red de tiendas y cuyas señas de identidad son el protagonismo de los frescos, el trato personalizado, la apuesta por lo local y la alimentación saludable En los…

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H&M Foundation announces winners of its annual innovation challenge Global Change Award

Stockholm, SWEDEN, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The public have cast their votes. On April 5, at a ceremony in Stockholm City Hall, the five winners of H&M Foundation's annual innovation challenge Global Change Award were awarded. The 1 million euro grant was split between them by the global public in an online vote. In…

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Glasgow Fort gets new retail, food and beverage lettings following completion of new £12 million Leisure Quarter

Glasgow Fort gets new retail, food and beverage lettings following completion of new £12 million Leisure Quarter   London, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land and Hercules Unit Trust (HUT) announce a flurry of new retail, food and beverage lettings at Glasgow Fort. These lettings follow the completion of the new £12 million Leisure Quarter…

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Auntie Anne’s® celebrates National Pretzel Day with some serious pretzel generosity

Auntie Anne’s® celebrates National Pretzel Day with some serious pretzel generosity   LANCASTER, Pa., 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Who says there's no such thing as a free lunch? Today (April 5th, 2017), Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, announced they will be honoring National Pretzel Day with some serious pretzel generosity. Guests who…

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts kicks off fundraising campaign to provide summer camp experience to children with chronic medical conditions

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts kicks off fundraising campaign to provide summer camp experience to children with chronic medical conditions   WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today ( April 5, 2017 ) announced the beginning of the 9th annual Drive for 45 campaign. The campaign will raise money for Victory Junction, a non-profit organization…

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Intershop expands its footprint in North America with Dev9 partnership

Leading cloud-first software development firm will support Intershop in enterprise and complex B2B technology implementations San Francisco, CA, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop, the largest independent technology vendor for omni-channel commerce solutions, announced today a formal partnership with Dev9, a leader in cloud-focused, custom software development. The relationship furthers Intershop’s U.S. partner expansion…

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ShopRite launches new rotisserie-style, cage-free, no-antibiotics chicken

Supermarket Partners With Perdue To Bring First “No Antibiotics Ever” Rotisserie Chicken To Its Stores  Keasbey, NJ, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite has announced the launch of a new rotisserie-style, cage-free chicken raised without the use of antibiotics, ever. The chicken is part of ShopRite’s growing commitment to offering customers delicious, convenient and “better for…

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Meijer pharmacists share tips for seasonal allergy sufferers

Meijer pharmacists share tips for seasonal allergy sufferers   GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The return of warmer weather brings blooming flowers, fresh grass, and sunshine, which means itchy eyes, sneezing and wheezing for seasonal allergy sufferers. As respiratory problems for an estimated 50 million people worsen, Meijer pharmacy experts are sharing tips…

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Sequential Brands Group and DRINKS announce the launch of Martha Stewart Wine Co.

Sequential Brands Group and DRINKS announce the launch of Martha Stewart Wine Co.   NEW YORK, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) and DRINKS announced today (April 05, 2017 ) the launch of Martha Stewart Wine Co., an online wine shop featuring a carefully curated collection of wines, plus monthly wine club…

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Lagardere Travel Retail brings Aelia Duty Free in the Pacific region at Cairns Airport

Lagardere Travel Retail brings Aelia Duty Free in the Pacific region at Cairns Airport   Tasmania, Australia, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The travel retailer has successfully opened the doors to Aelia Duty Free in the Pacific region at Cairns Airport. Opening in both Arrivals and Departures and covering over 1000 square metres of retail space, passengers travelling…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods to host grand opening celebrations of six new stores in Colorado, Missouri, New York and Texas

PITTSBURGH, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will celebrate the opening of six new DICK’S Sporting Goods Friday, April 21 through Sunday, April 23 in various locations across the country. These openings will bring the retailer’s total, national store count for the…

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Co-op food stores in Luton now accepting donations in support of Luton Foodbank

MANCHESTER, England, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Co-op food stores in Luton have launched a bid to serve-up trolley-loads of support for Luton Foodbank as the charity experiences record levels of demand and referrals. Nine of the community retailer’s food stores in the area are supporting the appeal and taking donations for the Foodbank which…

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The Florida Retail Federation: Easter spending expected to record levels this year

Consumers expected to spend more than ever before this year, averaging $152 per person; Food, clothing, candy, flowers and decorations lead the way in popularity TALLAHASSEE, FL, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Florida Retail Federation (FRF), the state’s premier trade association celebrating its 80th year in supporting Florida’s retail industry, says Floridians will increase their…

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NORGESGRUPPEN UTE MED BÆREKRAFTSRAPPORT 2016

NORGESGRUPPEN UTE MED BÆREKRAFTSRAPPORT 2016   Vi skal bidra til en bærekraftig utvikling, det er også god butikk, sier Runar Hollevik, konsernsjef i NorgesGruppen. Norway, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — På NorgesGruppens bærekraftseminar 4. april presenterte Runar Hollevik den ferske bærekraftsrapporten 2016. Her kan du lese NorgesGruppens bærekraftsrapport 2016. Bærekraftrapporten inneholder resultater og mål innen helse, miljø, mangfold og…

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Rakuten and Telefarm connect consumers with producers of pesticide-free, pesticide-reduced produce

Ensuring stable revenue for producers while also supporting the development and independence of new farmers Tokyo, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc. and Telefarm Co., Ltd. today ( April 5, 2017) announced the launch of “Ragri,” an internet-based Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) service that connects consumers with producers of pesticide-free, pesticide-reduced and other agricultural produce. CSA…

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Rakuten and Japan Post expand partnership in e-commerce logistics to reduce the redelivery of parcels

Tokyo, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc. and Japan Post Co., Ltd. will strengthen their collaboration in e-commerce logistics to reduce the redelivery of parcels by examining various measures to increase the efficiency of deliveries and pick-ups. 1. Background The e-commerce market continues to grow at an accelerated pace with the continued evolution of the internet…

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2017 Roslyn S. Jaffe Awards nomination enrollment now open

MAHWAH, N.J., 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — ascena Foundation is proud to announce that the 2017 Roslyn S. Jaffe Awards nomination enrollment is officially open. ascena Foundation, a charitable organization established by ascena retail group, inc., is built on making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. The Roslyn S. Jaffe Awards Program, now…

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Diebold Nixdorf introduces new innovative banking concept to advance the future of connected commerce

Diebold Nixdorf introduces new innovative banking concept to advance the future of connected commerce   NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) is introducing a new, innovative banking concept, Essence, that features a sleek, modern design and user interface to advance the future of connected commerce. Powered by software-driven interactions, the…

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New research shows speed and agility are top priorities for every retailer competing in fast fashion

New research shows speed and agility are top priorities for every retailer competing in fast fashion   Retailers need to get in shape to meet consumer demand for a fast fashion fix WORLD RETAIL CONGRESS, DUBAI, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — With one in eight younger consumers (18 to 24 year olds) shopping every week and buying a…

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Australian retail, service and restaurant merchants can now benefit from NCR Silver family of point-of-sale (POS) solutions

Australian retail, service and restaurant merchants can now benefit from NCR Silver family of point-of-sale (POS) solutions   Sydney, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, has launched the NCR Silver family of point-of-sale (POS) solutions to Australian retail, service and restaurant merchants. NCR Silver is an integrated payment, marketing…

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SPAR Oman teamed up with Kellogg’s for Oman Youth Open Scrabble Tournament

Oman, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Oman and renowned A-brand supplier Kellogg’s teamed up recently to organise the Oman Youth Open Scrabble Tournament. The Championships were truly exciting and a special highlight of the event was a workshop hosted by Karen Richards. Karen is a professional Australian Scrabble player who has participated in numerous…

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Hudson’s Bay Company announces 2.5% retail sales increase to $4.6 billion in 4Q Fiscal 2016

Fourth Quarter retail sales increased 2.5% to $4.6 billion Fourth Quarter comparable digital sales increased 13.3% on a constant currency basis, up 20.9% at HBC's department store banners Fourth Quarter Adjusted EBITDAR of $564 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $404 million Full year Adjusted EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDA consistent with recent guidance…

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