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Daily Archives: April 12, 2017

eBay and Flipkart to jointly pursue eCommerce opportunities in the Indian market

eBay and Flipkart to jointly pursue eCommerce opportunities in the Indian market   Accelerating and maximizing the opportunity in India in partnership with Flipkart. San Jose, CA and Bangalore, India, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY), a global commerce leader, and Flipkart, a leading eCommerce company in India, have agreed to jointly pursue eCommerce…

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Mibo Fresh Food recalls ready-to-eat salad products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens

WASHINGTON, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mibo Fresh Food, a Fort Worth, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 3,434 pounds of ready-to-eat salad products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (April 8, 2017). The product contains pieces of honey glazed walnut, which…

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Swedish ICA stores sales decreased by 0.6% in March 2017 vs. same month last year

Solna, Sweden, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales in the Swedish ICA stores decreased by 0.6% in March 2017 compared with the corresponding month last year. Sales in like-for-like stores decreased by 1.2%. March 2017 January – March 2017 Store sales excl. VAT Mkr Change all stores Change like-for-like Mkr Change all stores Change like-for-like Maxi ICA Stormarknad 2,789 -3.1% -3.1% 7,957 -0.9% -0.9% ICA Kvantum 2,302 1.2% -0.5% 6,522 1.4% -0.1% ICA Supermarket 2,854 0.3% -0.2% 8,102 0.7% 0.2% ICA Nära 1,388 -0.3% -0.4% 3,921 0.9% 0.9% Total 9,334 -0.6% -1.2% 26,502 0.4% -0.1% In March 2017, sales in…

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Tops Friendly Markets produce manager John Dedie 2017 United Fresh Retail Produce Manager Awards Program recipient

Williamsville, N.Y., 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, western Vermont, and north central Massachusetts is pleased to announce that John Dedie, produce manager for its Henrietta store, is one of 25 award recipients of this year’s 2017 United Fresh Retail Produce Manager Awards…

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Visa provides full line-item details of Amazon Business purchases to U.S. accountholders

Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citi and PNC Bank first to help their corporate customers streamline expense management SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Apr. 10, 2017), Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) has become the first card network to enable participating issuers to provide their U.S. commercial account holders a comprehensive view of their Amazon Business…

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Amazon Studios announces two seasons of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; its first multi-season greenlight of a new series

The pickup is Amazon Studios’ first multi-season greenlight of a new series SEATTLE, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon announces it has greenlit The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel for an unprecedented two seasons on Prime Video. The Amazon Original Series, from renowned creator Amy Sherman-Palladino (Gilmore Girls) and Executive Producer Daniel Palladino (Family Guy), is Amazon Studios’…

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Amazon Business provides enhanced transaction data on customer purchases

Customers can now streamline reconciliation with enhanced transaction data when they use Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citi, and PNC Visa commercial cards on Amazon Business SEATTLE, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon Business has teamed up with Visa to provide enhanced transaction data on customer purchases made with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citi, and…

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Tesco expands craft beer range to over 70 beers in stores throughout the country

Tesco expands craft beer range to over 70 beers in stores throughout the country   CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following last year’s success to expand the craft beer range to more than 400 high street stores, Tesco has increased the offer by nearly a third to over 70 beers in shops throughout the…

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Starbucks provides critical illness insurance plan for partners in China

Starbucks provides critical illness insurance plan for partners in China   New benefit will provide fully-sponsored critical illness insurance coverage to more than 10,000 parents of its Chinese partners Program honors the strong role parents have in the success of its partners, while recognizing the deeply-rooted Chinese family values BEIJING, China, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail…

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Starbucks Pink Drink joins its year-round beverage menu

Starbucks Pink Drink joins its year-round beverage menu   Seattle, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starting today (April 10), Pink Drink officially joins Starbucks year-round beverage menu and will be available for customers to order at participating stores across the U.S. and on Mobile Order & Pay. Starbucks Pink Drink is a light and refreshing beverage that features…

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Non-Food products online sales in UK up 6.6% in March 2017 vs 2016’s March, BRC – KPMG

London, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — BRC – KPMG ONLINE RETAIL SALES MONITOR MARCH 2017 Covering the five weeks 26 February – 1 April 2017 Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 6.6% in March versus a year earlier, when they had increased by 9.5%. This is the lowest growth since August, below the 3-month…

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BRC – KPMG: UK retail sales decreased by 1.0% in March 2017 vs March 2016

London, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — BRC – KPMG RETAIL SALES MONITOR MARCH 2017 Covering the five weeks 26 February – 1 April 2017 In March, UK retail sales decreased by 1.0% on a like-for-like basis from March 2016, when they had decreased 0.7% from the preceding year. On a total basis, sales fell 0.2% in March,…

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EROSKI inaugura un nuevo supermercado franquiciado en la provincia de Toledo

EROSKI inaugura un nuevo supermercado franquiciado en la provincia de Toledog La apertura del supermercado supone la creación de cuatro puestos de trabajo 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…

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NRF/Hackett Associates report: Retail imports should continue to increase throughout spring and summer as economy improves

WASHINGTON, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports should continue to see strong increases throughout the spring and summer as the nation’s economy improves, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “Consumers are spending more, and these import numbers…

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US Foods appoints Ty Gent as Chief Supply Chain Officer

ROSEMONT, Ill., 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) announced today (April 10, 2017) that Ty Gent has joined the company as Chief Supply Chain Officer, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Pietro Satriano. Gent will oversee all warehousing, transportation and supply chain strategy and operations on behalf of…

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Chipotle launches “As Real as It Gets” advertising campaign highlighting its commitment to using only real ingredients

Chipotle launches “As Real as It Gets” advertising campaign highlighting its commitment to using only real ingredients   “As Real as It Gets” Campaign to Use National Television to Convey Brand’s Commitment to Using Only Real Ingredients in Their Food DENVER, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today (Apr. 10, 2017) the launch…

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