LCP welcomes Roddy Proudfoot as asset manager to lead its new office in Scotland London, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — LCP has appointed an asset manager to head up its new office in Scotland. Roddy Proudfoot will lead the team in Glasgow from where he will manage the firm’s burgeoning Scottish retail and […]
Daily Archives: May 17, 2017
Cold Stone Creamery® introduces Dark Chocolate Triple Berry ice cream in honor of action adventure film Wonder Woman
Special Ice Cream Flavor, Creation and Cupcake Available for a Limited Time Only in Celebration of the Summer’s Anticipated Actioner SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) announces a wondrous new Ice Cream flavor, Dark Chocolate Triple Berry, in honor of its partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and the release of […]
SPAR International records 4.5% increase in retail sales during 2016
Performance driven by strong growth across Europe, and entry into new and developing markets SPAR now operational in 44 countries, with 12,545 stores employing 350,000 people, following continued international expansion Results point to “strong revival in proximity retailing” – SPAR Managing Director, Tobias Wasmuht London, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR International, the world’s largest […]
Kroger SVP of retail divisions Sukanya Madlinger to retire; Calvin Kaufman to succeed
CINCINNATI, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced the retirement of Sukanya Madlinger, senior vice president of retail divisions, and the promotion of Calvin Kaufman to succeed her. Mr. Kaufman currently serves as president of Kroger’s Louisville division. Kroger today (May 16, 2017) also announced the promotion of Ann Reed […]
Citycon builds new Lippulaiva shopping centre in Espoo that will house the largest geothermal power plant in the world
Citycon builds new Lippulaiva shopping centre in Espoo that will house the largest geothermal power plant in the world Helsinki, Finland, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Citycon is building the new state-of-the-art Lippulaiva shopping centre in Espoo, Helsinki Area. The heating and cooling of the shopping centre will be produced by renewable, carbon-neutral geothermal […]
The Home Depot® reports 4.9 percent sales increase for the 1Q FY 2017 vs. same period last year
ATLANTA, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today (May 16, 2017) reported sales of $23.9 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2017, a 4.9 percent increase from the first quarter of fiscal 2016. Comparable store sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 were positive 5.5 percent, and […]
AmRest Holdings SE to host Q1 2017 Investors Teleconference on May 19th, 2017
Wrocław, Polska, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Management Board of AmRest Holdings SE invites to the Q1 2017 AmRest Investors Teleconference. The teleconference will be held on May 19th, 2017 at 2:30 pm (CET). AmRest Q1 2017 Financial Statement will be published on May 18th, 2017, after the WSE session. The presentation summarizing AmRest […]
Nordstrom declares quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share
SEATTLE, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today (May 16, 2017) that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share payable on June 12, 2017, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 26, 2017. About Nordstrom Nordstrom, Inc. is a leading fashion […]
Macy’s and Y partnership to help send kids to summer camp
Macy’s and Y partnership to help send kids to summer camp Give $3 donation in stores or on macys.com from May 19 to May 21 and receive 25 percent off Fashion Pass NEW YORK, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its Celebrate Summer campaign, Macy’s is partnering with the Y for the […]
Liverpool FC footballer Daniel Sturridge delivered £500 worth of PE and outdoor equipment to Flintshire school through Sainsbury’s Active Kids
Liverpool FC footballer Daniel Sturridge delivered £500 worth of PE and outdoor equipment to Flintshire school through Sainsbury’s Active Kids London, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Liverpool FC and England footballer, Daniel Sturridge, has teamed up with Sainsbury’s to surprise children in Flintshire after thieves broke into their school during the Easter holiday […]
Kesko Group’s sales increased by 11.0% in April 2017
Helsinki, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kesko Group’s sales totalled €900.0 million in April 2017, a growth of 11.0%. In comparable terms, excluding the impact of business arrangements, sales in local currencies decreased by 5.5%. Due to the timing of Easter there were three less delivery days than in the previous year. Kesko’s sales […]
Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Stefano Pessina to participate at the 2017 UBS Global Healthcare Conference
DEERFIELD, Ill., 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) announced today ( May 16, 2017) that Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Stefano Pessina will participate in a fireside chat at the 2017 UBS Global Healthcare Conference at the Grand Hyatt in New York City on Tuesday, 23 May at 10:30 […]
Benefit Cosmetics extends support for women through the Bold is Beautiful philanthropy project
Benefit Cosmetics extends support for women through the Bold is Beautiful philanthropy project Paris, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the third consecutive year Benefit Cosmetics will donate all proceeds from its Brow Bars throughout this month of May to charities that help women. The global philanthropy program extends to 17 countries in 2017 to […]
Louis Vuitton presented 2018 Cruise Collection Kyoto in Japan
Louis Vuitton presented 2018 Cruise Collection Kyoto in Japan Paris, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — After Palm Springs in 2015 and Rio de Janeiro in 2016, Louis Vuitton this year headed to Kyoto in Japan to present its Cruise Collection. Expressing the spirit of travel and being on the road, the 2018 Cruise Collection […]
Wegmans Food Markets recognized as an outstanding Safer Choice Retailer by EPA for the third year in a row
Rochester, NEW YORK, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — On May 15, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Wegmans Food Markets as an outstanding Safer Choice Retailer. For the third year in a row, this award was given to Wegmans for fostering awareness of the Safer Choice program and committing to offer cleaning […]
Whole Foods Market brings 365 experience to Santa Monica
LOS ANGELES, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market 365 in Santa Monica, located at 2121 Cloverfield Blvd. at Pico, will open Aug. 9. The 26,668-square-foot store will feature a Groundwork coffee bar and Asian Box street food venue via the grocer’s Friends of 365 program. “We’re excited to bring the 365 experience to […]
Meijer opens new supercenter in Howard, Wisconsin
Retailer brings one-stop shopping and home delivery option to Howard and Green Bay neighbors GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer opened a new 192,000-square-foot supercenter today (May 16, 2017) in Howard, Wis., bringing shoppers better access to low prices on high-quality merchandise, fresh produce delivered daily and a full-service pharmacy that makes […]
BJ’s Wholesale Club to open new Club in Hanover Township, New Jersey in 2018
Newest location to offer families up to 25% savings on groceries WESTBOROUGH, Mass., 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ’s Wholesale Club today (May 16, 2017) announced that the company is opening a new Club in Hanover Township, New Jersey in 2018, which could save local shoppers nearly $40 million. The Hanover Township Club will be […]
7‑Eleven® stores kick off 2017 Slurpee season with “Bring Your Own Cup” Day on Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20
7‑Eleven® stores kick off 2017 Slurpee season with “Bring Your Own Cup” Day on Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20 IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bring us your jars, your pails, your ladles and punchbowls yearning to be filled with your favorite Slurpee® drink. The much-anticipated “Bring Your Own Cup” […]
World stores trial delicious easy-to-cook meal kits
Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — “We know there are many customers out there who are short on time and inspiration, who also need a bit of a nudge in the kitchen,” says Steve Bayliss, Group General Manager Marketing, Foodstuffs (NZ) Ltd. “We have the answer with delicious easy-to-cook meal kits, which […]
Foodstuffs opens New World store on Auckland’s North Shore
Foodstuffs has opened a fresh New World store on Auckland’s North Shore. Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Customers of the former Nosh store in Constellation Drive will soon see a New World logo on the building. With this change comes New World’s excellent standard of service, and an expanded range of […]