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Daily Archives: May 2, 2017

Sheetz to hold interviews for 3,400 job positions starting May 3rd at all of its locations

ALTOONA, Pa., 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (May 1, 2017) Sheetz, one of America's fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains for over 65 years, is proud to announce plans to hire more than 3,400 employees companywide. Recently named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Fortune and Great Place…

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Lowe’s Canada welcomes Matériaux St-Étienne to its network and will now bear RONA banner

Boucherville (Québec), 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe's Canada is proud to announce that a new independent affiliate dealer, Matériaux St-Étienne (3114 Lagueux Rd, Lévis, QC) has joined its network and will now bear the RONA banner. Previously associated with a competing banner, the store features 9,000 square feet of retail space, as well as…

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SpartanNash announces the appointment of Tom Lee as SVP, Supply Chain

Byron Center, MI, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) announced today (May 1, 2017) that Tom Lee has been named Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, effective May 1. He will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for supply chain management, with a focus on enhancing and expanding the company's network to support customers'…

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USDA FSIS issues food safety tips for parts of the Midwest affected by the flooding

WASHINGTON, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for parts of the Midwest as severe storms have caused widespread flooding from central Oklahoma to southern Indiana and parts of Missouri. The National Weather Service reports that significant flooding will continue across…

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eBay President and CEO Devin Wenig presented at the Global Milken Conference on the future of the workforce

eBay President and CEO Devin Wenig presented at the Global Milken Conference on the future of the workforce   You can watch a webcast replay, including discussion of the workforce amidst new technologies, and the importance of inclusion. San Jose, California, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay President and CEO Devin Wenig joined the #MIGlobal Milken Conference…

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McDonald’s rolls out its Signature Crafted Recipes sandwiches together with quasi-utensil Frork

Anthony Sullivan, TV's greatest pitchman, teams up with McDonald's on infomercial celebrating the release of the Frork in restaurants on May 5 OAK BROOK, IL, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (May 1, 2017), McDonald's USA (NYSE: MCD) revealed the Frork, a quasi-utensil, fry-fork hybrid designed solely for scooping up the quality ingredients that may…

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Lindex launches new summer campaign

https://youtube.com/watch?v=a-FmvB6Y0Ok   Sweden, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lindex new summer campaign takes us right into the moment of a hot summer day with a colorful and feminine collection filled with flirty accessories. “Our tropical collection represents a relaxed and effortless summer mood with inspiration from Cuba, tropical prints and vivid colours. The silhouette is fluid with…

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Stater Bros. Markets recognized “Family” members for their Years of Service

San Bernardino, California, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stater Bros. Markets proudly recognized Stater Bros. “Family” members who reached milestone years in their careers on April 22, 2017. The “Family” Service Awards Program was established in 1987, and “Family” members reaching 5, 10 and 15 years of service are recognized with a beautiful gold pin…

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Raley’s acquires property for the future flagship store in the town of Truckee, CA

Fair Oaks, CA, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Raley’s advances forward with plans to build a new flagship store in the town of Truckee. This past week, JMA Ventures successfully acquired the property located at Joerger Ranch on the corner of Highway 267 and Soaring Way, adjacent to the Truckee Tahoe Airport. The project will be…

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Overstock.com to host 1Q 2017 financial results conference call on Thursday, May 4, 2017

SALT LAKE CITY, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (Common Shares - NASDAQ: OSTK / Series A Preferred - Medici Ventures’ t0 platform: OSTKP / Series B Preferred - OTCQB: OSTBP) is scheduled to release first quarter financial results for the period ending Mar. 31, 2017 on Thursday, May 4, 2017 after the market…

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Migros Ostschweiz startet mit dem Innenausbau der Chickeria Untertor

Migros Ostschweiz startet mit dem Innenausbau der Chickeria Untertor   Gossau, Switzerland, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Anfang Mai startet die Migros Ostschweiz mit dem Innenausbau der Chickeria Untertor. Die Eröffnung ist für Mitte August vorgesehen. Der Bau der Chickeria am Untertor 33 in Winterthur ist auf gutem Wege. In diesen Tagen beginnt die Migros Ostschweiz mit dem…

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MIGROS KOCHT FÜR DAS ST. GALLER TAGBLATT

Gossau, Switzerland, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ab August übernimmt die Gemeinschaftsgastronomie der Migros Ostschweiz die Verpflegung der Tagblatt-Mitarbeitenden an der Fürstenlandstrasse in St. Gallen. Das Personalrestaurant „Sultetto“ ist öffentlich zugänglich. Die Mitarbeitenden des St. Galler Tagblattes sowie der umliegenden Firmen dürfen sich freuen: Ab August kommen sie im modernisierten Restaurant „Sultetto“ in den Genuss der…

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MIGROS: 200 LADESTATIONEN FÜR ELEKTRO-AUTOS BIS 2019

MIGROS: 200 LADESTATIONEN FÜR ELEKTRO-AUTOS BIS 2019   Zürich, Switzerland, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Keine andere Detailhändlerin in der Schweiz verfügt über so viele öffentlich zugängliche Ladestationen für Elektro-Autos wie die Migros. Aktuell können Kunden und Kundinnen an 26 Migros-Standorten auf insgesamt 80 Parkplätzen mit E-Tankstellen ihre umweltschonenden Autos aufladen, während sie ihre Einkäufe tätigen.…

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Starbucks partners will be among the people that grow, harvest and produce the coffee in Rwanda

Starbucks partners will be among the people that grow, harvest and produce the coffee in Rwanda   KIGALI, Rwanda, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — They came from Europe, the Middle East and Africa. For the next four days, the 35 Starbucks partners from around the world will be immersed in the origin of coffee in the…

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Tesco already removed over 8,000 tonnes of sugar, fat and salt across a range of 2,000 products

CHESHUNT, England, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — This week Tesco will launch the next stage in its ongoing efforts to make healthier choices a little easier for customers, colleagues and communities across the UK. The ‘Little Helps to Healthier Living’ campaign, running throughout May, will provide: · Helpful ‘little swaps’, many of which have lower sugar,…

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Amazon’s Academy Award winning film Manchester by the Sea goes on Prime on Friday, May 5

Amazon’s Academy Award winning film Manchester by the Sea goes on Prime on Friday, May 5   Amazon Original Movie and Academy Award Winning Film, Manchester by the Sea, available on Prime Video starting Friday, May 5 SEATTLE, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon’s Academy Award winning film, Manchester by the Sea, arrives on Prime for members to…

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Nicki Minaj: Partnering with H&M has been an incredible and unique experience

Nicki Minaj: Partnering with H&M has been an incredible and unique experience   H&M designed custom looks for Nicki Minaj, Future, Ashley Graham, Joe Jonas, Jourdan Dunn, Sasha Lane and Stella Maxwell for the 2017 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit. STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Inspired by this year’s Costume Institute exhibition Rei…

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Craftsman brand wins one Gold and two Bronze Edison Awards for innovation

Craftsman brand wins one Gold and two Bronze Edison Awards for innovation   Awards Celebrate 30 Years of Honoring Innovators and Innovation NEW YORK, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Edison Awards, celebrating 30 years of honoring the best in innovation and excellence in the development of new products and services, announced that the Craftsman brand was voted…

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Lowe’s offers 10% off personal purchases to members of the U.S. Armed Forces

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. announced today (May 1, 2017) it will expand its military discount program by offering 10 percent off personal purchases every day to current and honorably discharged members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The new program uses a MyLowes card for quick identification, is available…

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Co-op Refinery Complex’s Wastewater Improvement Project named Industrial Water Project of the Year at the Global Water Awards

Saskatoon, SK, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Wastewater Improvement Project at the Co-op Refinery Complex was named Industrial Water Project of the Year at the annual Global Water Awards held in Madrid, Spain, on April 24. The award recognizes the project, commissioned in 2016, that represents the most impressive technical or environmental achievement…

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NGA releases statement after OMB directed FDA to re-examine the menu labeling regulation

Arlington, VA, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Greg Ferrara, senior vice president of government relations and public affairs at the National Grocers Association (NGA), today (May 1, 2017) released the following statement after the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to re-examine the menu labeling regulation that had…

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J. C. Penney Company to host 1Q 2017 financial results conference call on Friday, May 12

PLANO, Texas, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) announced today (May 1, 2017) that it will release its first quarter 2017 financial results on Friday, May 12, at 7:30 a.m. ET. The news release will be followed by a live conference call and webcast conducted by Chairman and Chief…

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CBL & Associates Properties closes sale of The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City for a gross sales price of $130.0 million

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) today (May 1, 2017) announced that it, along with its joint venture partner Horizon Group Properties, closed on the sale of The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, OK, for a gross sales price of $130.0 million. Approximately $70.1…

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Fresh Grocer supermarkets owned by Burns family raised $8,500 for the American Red Cross

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seven local Fresh Grocer supermarkets, owned and operated by the Burns family, raised $8,500 for the American Red Cross during their fifth annual fundraiser held in March in honor of National Red Cross Month.  The month-long fundraiser was supported by both corporate and customer donations.  All proceeds…

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CBRE strengthens position as a leader in corporate real estate services in the Pacific with the acquisition of Aurora Projects Pty Limited

Los Angeles, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today (May 1, 2017) announced that it has acquired Aurora Projects Pty Limited (Aurora), a leading project advisory and management company in Australia. The acquisition significantly strengthens CBRE’s position as a leader in corporate real estate services in the Pacific (Australia and New…

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BESTSELLER joins ‘Smid Tøjet’ campaign to support Red Cross’ humanitarian work

BRANDE, Denmark, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — BESTSELLER has partnered with Danish Red Cross and Danish TV 2 on the ‘Smid Tøjet’ campaign that aims at collecting as much used clothes as possible for the benefit of Red Cross’ humanitarian work. In the coming three weeks, BESTSELLER collaborates with Danish Red Cross (Røde Kors) and…

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Zet je product in de spotlights op de Albert Heijn Podiumdag 2017

Zet je product in de spotlights op de Albert Heijn Podiumdag 2017   Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Op 7 juni wordt voor derde keer op rij de Albert Heijn Podiumdag georganiseerd. Hét moment bij uitstek om als potentiële leverancier met Albert Heijn kennis te maken, en andersom natuurlijk. De inkopers van Albert Heijn zijn…

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PetSmart celebrates National Military Appreciation Month with selection of patriotic-themed pet services

To Kick-Off Military Appreciation Month, $1 from Select PetSmart Grooming, Dog Training and PetsHotel® Services to be Donated to Support Veterans Programs Aimed at Restoring Independence PHOENIX, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — May is National Military Appreciation Month, and PetSmart, the nation’s leading pet specialty retailer, is pleased to offer a selection of patriotic-themed pet services to…

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