Majid Al Futtaim launches its Net Positive strategy
Dubai, UAE, 2017-Apr-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has today ( APRIL 18, 2017) launched its Net Positive strategy in the presence of Dr. Thani Ahmad Al Zeyoudi, Minister…
St-Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Apr-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta Ltd, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) (“Lenta”), one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce it will release its consolidated sales and operating results for the first quarter of 2017 on 20th April 2017. Lenta will also host an Analyst and Investor Conference Call on…
London, 2017-Apr-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — LCP, the leading property investment and management company, has been appointed to manage two parades of retail units in Airdrie, Scotland.
The company has taken on the asset management of 66-90 Graham Street and 4-16 Gartlea Road after property firm Sheet Anchor Investments acquired the 13 units for an…
WASHINGTON, 2017-Apr-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — With spring renewal upon us, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service invites home cooks to gain kitchen confidence by refreshing their perspectives on food safety. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year approximately 48 million Americans suffer from foodborne…
Synovus Bank to Acquire Assets and Deposits of World’s Foremost Bank; Capital One to Acquire Credit Card Assets and Related Liabilities and Become Long-term Cabela’s Credit Card Issuing Partner
Cabela’s Shareholders to Receive $61.50 Per Share Under Amended Bass Pro Shops Merger Agreement
Transaction Expected to Close in Third Quarter of 2017 Subject…
PHOENIX, 2017-Apr-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today (April 18, 2017) a new initiative between the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS), TriWest Healthcare Alliance, and MinuteClinic, the retail medical clinic of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), that will expand access to high quality and convenient health care services for…
Poland, 2017-Apr-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Poland continues to grow in Krakow, the most popular tourist location in the country. With the support of SPAR Poland, independent SPAR retailer Slawomir Rupikowski has successfully converted two locations where a very well-known local competitor brand was previously operating.
The SPAR retailer, who joined SPAR Poland in…
Silver Spring, MD, 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Beyond Meat of El Segundo, CA is voluntarily recalling certain bags of Feisty Crumbles from three production lots because they may contain low levels of undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if…
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 430,000 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from April 10, 2017 up to and including April 13, 2017. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €19.25 per share for a total consideration of € 8.3 million. These repurchases were…
MANCHESTER, England, 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thousands of cash-strapped grassroots charities across the UK today (18 April) received a multi-million pound funding boost from the Co-op .
As a result of the Co-op ’s membership scheme £9m will be shared by some 4,000 good causes. Every time a Co-op member purchases an own brand…
HAMILTON, Bermuda, 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Signet Jewelers Limited ("Signet") (NYSE: SIG), the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, today (April 17, 2017) released a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report that benchmarks the Company's industry-leading responsible sourcing and global CSR initiatives.
The Signet Corporate Social Responsibility Report focuses on Signet's four key pillars: People,…
High-quality and convenient health care services now available seven days a week at 12 CareClinics across Washington
SEATTLE, 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs opened today (April 17, 2017) at 11020 19th Avenue SE, providing Everett and Snohomish County residents with access to high-quality, convenient health care to get them…
Walmart opens training academy in Oklahoma — its 100th in the U.S.
Academies provide better training for associates, create better shopping experience for customers
Edmond, Okla, 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart is celebrating the grand opening of its 100th training academy in the U.S. at 1225 West I-35 Frontage, Edmond, Oklahoma, today ( April 17, 2017).…
Through online acts of support, purchase of participating products and donations at the register, the campaign aims to help Feeding America secure 100 million meals on behalf of member food banks
BENTONVILLE, ARK, 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (April 17, 2017), Walmart launches its “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign, a nationwide initiative that encourages the…
Stockholm, SWEDEN, 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — As previously communicated in conjunction with the three-month report 2017, the H&M group’s sales including VAT during 1 March – 28 March 2017 increased by 7 percent in local currencies compared to the same period last year. For the whole month of March, sales increased by 6…
ShopRite highlights their commitment in protecting the planet in celebration of Earth Day
Keasbey, NJ, 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite stores are going beyond the supermarket aisle to highlight their commitment to protecting the planet in celebration of Earth Day, and ShopRite is encouraging consumers to get involved. ShopRite applies sustainable solutions in an effort…
London, 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ —
BRC- SPRINGBOARD FOOTFALL AND VACANCIES MONITOR – MARCH 2017
Covering the five weeks 26 February – 1 April 2017
Footfall in March grew 1.3% on the previous year, the fastest growth since March 2014. This is well above the three-month average of -0.2%. Note there is an impact on this number…
Firm is ranked among the top few outsourcing providers for sixth consecutive year
Los Angeles, 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) achieved the highest possible score in IAOP®’s annual assessment of global outsourcing companies. CBRE received five stars again in 2017, and has been named one of the world’s top few outsourcing…
MIAMI, 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Perry Ellis International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PERY) announced today (April 17, 2017) that it has entered into an agreement with Sector Apparel Group for the distribution of An Original Penguin by Munsingwear® men's apparel in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland. These iconic products will be available in department stores…
Wegmans stores to host event to feature Food You Feel Good About products on April 22nd, 2017
ROCHESTER, NY, 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ —
WHAT: At this event our employees will share information about our Food You Feel Good About products, another way we can help our customers lead healthier, better lives through food. Customers will…
Walgreens returns as exclusive U.S. retailer of Red Noses, on sale starting April 17, to help end child poverty — one nose at a time
DEERFIELD, Ill., 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Red Noses, the iconic symbol of the Red Nose Day cause to end child poverty, are on sale beginning today (17 April 2017)…
Starbucks commits to providing 100 million healthy coffee trees to farmers by 2025
The company will leverage its green coffee purchase power to ensure that healthy, rust resistant coffee trees are planted – yearly – in coffee growing regions most impacted by climate change
Initiative builds on the more than 25 million trees already…
Tachtigduizend bezoekers tijdens AH Buitendag
Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vandaag was het een drukte van belang bij zo’n 70 boeren, telers en leveranciers van Albert Heijn. Zij gaven nieuwsgierige consumenten een kijkje achter de schermen en vertelden alles over de herkomst van producten die bij Albert Heijn verkrijgbaar zijn. Jong en oud konden…
BOCA RATON, Fla., 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions, today (April 17, 2017) announced the release of the company’s 2017 Diverse Supplier Catalog. The catalog highlights an assortment of more than 2,000 items ranging from paper and toner, to laptop cases, mailing…
OAK BROOK, Ill., 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — InvenTrust Properties Corp. (“InvenTrust”, “IVT” or “the Company”) today announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from 2809 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook, IL to Highland Landmark II building located at 3025 Highland Parkway, Downers Grove, IL. IVT will lease 22,000 square feet, down from the almost…