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Monthly Archives: May 2017

Wang Globalnet of Moonachie recalls Fish Cake, Fish Ball and Fish Tofu that may contain undeclared egg and wheat

Moonachie, NJ, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wang Globalnet of Moonachie, NJ is recalling 5 Cases of Fish Cake (Item#:13125), 2 cases of Fish Ball (Item#: 20072), 186 Cases of Fish Cake (Item#: 12842), 4 Cases of Fish Cake (Item#: 15731), and 3 Cases of Fish Tofu (Item#: 17185) because it may contain undeclared egg…

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NGA applauds House Ways and Means Committee’s hearing on tax reform

ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (May 18, 2017), the National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, released the following statement on the House Ways and Means Committee’s hearing on tax reform: “We applaud the House for taking an important first step towards a once-in-a-generation tax reform that…

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RUSSIA: X5 Retail Group opens new distribution centre in Perm

Perm, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group, a leading Russian food retailer, announces the development of its Urals logistics infrastructure with the opening of a distribution centre (DC) in Perm. The logistics facility of over 23,500 sq m will supply Pyaterochka stores in the Perm Region (currently more than 280 stores). Featuring five…

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JCPenney launches B2B solutions for operators and facility managers in the hospitality and multi-unit residential industries

Retailer equipped to supply linens, towels, mattresses, window treatments and major appliances to hotels, vacation rentals and multi-unit properties PLANO, Texas, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ —As JCPenney [NYSE: JCP] continues to diversify and explore new business opportunities, the Company is expanding upon its successful home refresh growth initiative by offering business-to-business solutions for operators and…

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MARTIN’S Food Markets to close its remaining nine stores in the greater Richmond and Williamsburg communities this summer

Richmond, VA, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — MARTIN’S Food Markets today (May 18,2017) announced it will close its remaining nine stores in the greater Richmond and Williamsburg communities this summer. “Throughout this difficult process, our top concern has been to take care of our associates and treat them fairly and with respect,” said Tom Lenkevich,…

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Meijer debuts in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with new supercenters opening in Escanaba and Sault Ste. Marie

Meijer debuts in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with new supercenters opening in Escanaba and Sault Ste. Marie   Retailer opens first supercenters in UP; brings fresh produce delivered daily, mPerks Rewards and drive-thru pharmacy to Escanaba and Sault Ste. Marie GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer opened new supercenters in Escanaba and Sault Ste. Marie…

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Moe’s Southwest Grill® named as Brand of the Year in the Fast Casual Mexican Restaurant category by 2017 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study

ATLANTA, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Moe’s Southwest Grill® has been recognized as the Brand of the Year in the Fast Casual Mexican Restaurant category based on the 2017 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study, for the second year in a row. The fast casual industry is continuing to expand creating a landscape of fierce competition as…

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SM Prime Holdings, Inc. lists PhP 20 Billion SMPH Series G Fixed Bonds Due 2024 in PDEx organized secondary market

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. lists PhP 20 Billion SMPH Series G Fixed Bonds Due 2024 in PDEx organized secondary market   Makati, Philippines, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPH), one of the leading integrated property companies in Southeast Asia, returned to the PDEx organized secondary market a fourth time to list its…

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Dollar Tree, Inc. to host 1Q financial results conference call on May 25, 2017

CHESAPEAKE, Va., 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores, will host its conference call for investors and analysts to discuss financial results for the first quarter ended April 29, 2017. WHEN:  Thursday, May 25, 2017   9:00 a.m. Eastern Time PARTICIPATE:  At least 5 minutes prior to the conference call,…

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ED Ellen DeGeneres Summer Camp Collection launches exclusively at PetSmart

Seasonal Collection Includes Summer Camp-Themed Pet Apparel, Toys and Beds So Pets Can Join in the fun of this Iconic Seasonal Tradition PHOENIX, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Adventure-filled days of hiking and exploring, sleeping in a tent in the great outdoors and eating s’mores by the fire are hallmarks of summer camp.…

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Premiala Receives Acknowledgment of Outstanding Customer Service

LONDON, United Kingdom, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Premiala BBQ and Kitchenware today reported high user satisfaction with their customer service. Premiala’s user base has been steadily growing with new purchasers and repeat buyers expanding its market. The increasing number of loyal customers is anchored on Premiala’s secret ingredient—excellent customer service. Buyers in North America…

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Amazon announces two new additions to its Fire Tablet lineup—the all-new Fire 7 and Fire HD 8

Amazon announces two new additions to its Fire Tablet lineup—the all-new Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 = Fire 7, the next generation of Amazon’s best-selling tablet, is now thinner and lighter with an improved 7” IPS display, longer battery life, and improved Wi-Fi connectivity—still only $49.99 Fire HD 8, the next generation of Amazon’s…

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Amazon adds all-new Fire 7 Kids Edition and Fire HD 8 Kids Edition to its Fire tablet lineup

Amazon adds all-new Fire 7 Kids Edition and Fire HD 8 Kids Edition to its Fire tablet lineup   All-New Fire 7 Kids Edition includes Fire 7 tablet with 16 GB of storage and 8 hours battery life, a year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, a kid-proof case, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee—still only $99.99 Introducing…

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Walgreens to present findings of five clinical studies at the 22nd ISPOR Annual International Meeting

Studies examine pharmacy initiatives focused on medication adherence and outcomes DEERFIELD, Ill, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens will present the findings of five recently completed clinical studies at the 22nd Annual International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) Annual International Meeting, May 20-24 in Boston. Clinical abstracts from the studies being presented focus…

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UNHCR turns on new solar plant in Jordan’s Azraq refugee camp funded by IKEA Foundation

Azraq, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, switched on today (17 May 2017) the newly constructed solar plant in Jordan’s Azraq refugee camp. Funded by the IKEA Foundation’s Brighter Lives for Refugees campaign, the solar farm has brought power to a population that lived for two years without electricity and…

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M&S extends its nationwide food redistribution scheme to include chilled food

London, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) today (17 May 2017) announces the extension of its nationwide food redistribution scheme to include chilled food such as meat, dairy items, poultry and ready meals, as part of its Plan A target of reducing food waste by 20% by 2020. Launched in October 2015,…

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Lowe’s to host 1Q 2017 financial results conference call on May 24, 2017

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with the Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) first quarter 2017 earnings press release, you are invited to listen to its conference call to be broadcast live over the internet on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time with: Robert A. Niblock, chairman, president and…

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Price Rite seeks applicants to fill up 85 positions for its new Utica store

Utica, NY, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Rite Supermarkets announced that it is accepting job applications for its 64th store, the 32,000-square-foot Price Rite of Utica, located at 501 Bleeker Street, scheduled to open in June 2017.  The supermarket chain, known for its everyday low prices, is looking to hire approximately 85 employees for full-…

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NRF survey: Graduation spending expected to reach $5.6 billion, the highest number in the survey’s history

Washington, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Consumers say they will spend more than ever on graduation gifts this year as they stuff greeting cards with gift cards and cash, according to the annual survey released today (May 17, 2017) by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. With more consumers buying for graduates this…

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Intershop client Alko wins 2017 ‘IT Project of the Year’ award from Management Events 600 Minutes Executive

Finnish state owned drinks retailing company wins 2017 ‘IT Project of the Year’ from Management Events 600 Minutes Executive B2B and B2C omni-channel commerce featuring more than 5,000 items Jena, Germany, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Finnish state owned monopoly for the retailing of alcoholic drinks, Alko has won the 2017 ‘IT Project…

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EROSKI retoma la inversión en aperturas propias con la inauguración de un supermercado en San Sebastián

EROSKI retoma la inversión en aperturas propias con la inauguración de un supermercado en San Sebastián   Contempla una inversión anual de en torno a los 100 millones de euros durante los próximos años La apertura, mañana jueves, de este nuevo supermercado EROSKI en San Sebastián ha supuesto la creación de 43 puestos de trabajo…

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Henning’s Cheese recalls certain Colby Jack cheese due to lack of verification of proper pasteurization

Henning’s Cheese recalls certain Colby Jack cheese due to lack of verification of proper pasteurization   Kiel, Wisconsin, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Henning’s Cheese located in Kiel, Wisconsin, announced today (May 17, 2017) that it is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of its Colby Jack cheese due to a temporary pasteurizer malfunction. Due to the…

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The Culinary Circle® brand adds eight new items to its premium food offerings

The Culinary Circle® brand adds eight new items to its premium food offerings   New cheese stuffed crust pizzas, wing sauces, and indulgent gelatos aim to make eating occasions more festive and flavorful EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Culinary Circle® brand today (May 16, 2017) announced that it is adding eight new items to…

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Perry Ellis management to host meetings at the B. Riley 18th Annual Investor Conference on May 24th, 2017

MIAMI, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Perry Ellis International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PERY) announced today ( May 17, 2017) that the company will be participating at the B. Riley 18th Annual Investor Conference on May 24th, 2017 at 10:00 AM (Pacific) at the Loew's Santa Monica Beach Hotel, CA.  Perry Ellis management will host meetings at…

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Kingston, Pennsylvania’s Mendy Majesky wins $100,000 in the 2017 Price Chopper and Market 32 Bags2Riches contest

From L. to R., Glen Bradley, Golub Corporation Group VP of Marketing and Business Intelligence; Menachem “Mendy” Majesky, Bags2Riches 2017 Grand Prize Winner; Trevor Sulcoski, Edwardsville Price Chopper Store Manager; and Mona Golub, Golub Corporation VP of Public Relations and Consumer Services celebrate Mendy’s win.   Edwardsville, PA, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Last Friday, the…

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BESTSELLER partners with Euroman and Eurowoman to celebrate the city of Aarhus with an exclusive Aarhus magazine

BESTSELLER partners with Euroman and Eurowoman to celebrate the city of Aarhus with an exclusive Aarhus magazine BRANDE, Denmark, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — In 2017, Aarhus – the home of 800 BESTSELLER colleagues – is European Culture Capital. To celebrate this and to showcase the many amazing things that Aarhus has to offer – BESTSELLER…

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Co-op Foundation and #iwill campaign to create more opportunities for young people to make a difference in their communities

MANCHESTER, England, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Co-op Foundation has been awarded a £1 million grant from the #iwill fund, to create more opportunities for young people to make a difference in their communities. A charity set up by the Co-op, the Foundation supports disadvantaged communities across the UK, and will contribute an additional £1 million…

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