New Colorful Leopard Brings West-Coast Flair to Girl Band as they Hit Los Angeles
ST. LOUIS, 2017-Jun-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW), an interactive destination where Guests can create personalized furry friends, today (June 22, 2017) launched Keely, the newest addition to its beloved Honey Girls collection, as the band takes on Los Angeles…
St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Jun-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its 39th supermarket in Moscow.
The new store is a Lenta large format supermarket located in Melody shopping center at 14 Avgustovskaya str., Aprelevka, Moscow region. The store…
Saint Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Jun-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) (“the Company”), one of the largest retail chains in Russia, today (23 June 2017) announces the results of the Company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (“AGM”).
The shareholders re-elected all 7 of Lenta Ltd.’s non-executive Directors:
John Oliver (chairman);
Stephen Johnson (independent);…
NEW YORK, 2017-Jun-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Coach, Inc. (NYSE:COH) (SEHK:6388), a leading New York design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands (“Coach”), announced today (Jun. 23, 2017) that its wholly owned direct subsidiary, Chelsea Merger Sub Inc. (“Purchaser”), has extended the expiration of its previously announced tender offer to purchase all…
Lady Gaga to help promote kindness in schools across America through partnership with Staples for Students program
Staples Announces $2 Million Donation to DonorsChoose.org and Born This Way Foundation
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2017-Jun-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lady Gaga is teaming up with Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) to support education and create a positive classroom experience through…
BOCA RATON, Fla. & SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Jun-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of office products, services, and solutions, announced it is entering into an exclusive licensing agreement with Centriq Technology, Inc., to develop a unique business application utilizing their award-winning asset management platform.
“This exclusive agreement with Centriq is…
Boucherville, Quebec, 2017-Jun-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Canada is proud to announce the opening of the fifth store belonging to its affiliate dealer RONA Matériaux Pont-Masson, located at 8 Racine Street in Casselman, Ontario. With this store, the team at RONA Matériaux Pont-Masson wishes to better serve the region of Ottawa and Eastern…
Boucherville, Quebec, 2017-Jun-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (June 22, 2017), Lowe’s Canada opened its first store under the new model of Lowe’s stores in Canada which offers an enhanced shopping experience. The store, located at 9603 165 Ave NW in Edmonton was converted from the former RONA Home and Garden, and was designed by…
Al-Futtaim Automall opens new super site at Dubai Festival City
Dubai, UAE, 2017-Jun-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Al-Futtaim Automall, the largest retailer of pre-owned vehicles in the UAE, has announced the opening of a new super site at Dubai Festival City that will display over 400 cars.
Customers looking to buy good quality used cars can…
Weis Markets the title sponsor of this year’s Dundalk Heritage Fair
Dundalk, MD, 2017-Jun-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets recently donated $20,000 to the Dundalk Heritage Fair and will be the title sponsor of this year’s fair. Three Weis Markets managers presented the Dundalk Heritage Fair Association with a sponsorship check Friday, June 16.
“Weis…
Fourth Annual Event Showcases American Entrepreneurship, Ingenuity and Diversity
BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart is inviting more than 500 businesses from across the nation to present their Made in the USA products June 28 to the world’s largest retailer in Bentonville, Ark., giving entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to potentially reach millions of…
Sears opens its first Sears Appliances & Mattresses store located in Pharr, Texas
Mattress category expands successful free-standing concept launched last year
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears announced the grand opening of its first Sears Appliances & Mattresses store today (June 22, 2017 ). Located in Pharr, Texas, the latest innovative retail…
Sainsbury’s launches new Taste the Difference Chocolate, Avocado & Coconut Brownie Puddings
Love chocolate? Love avocado? Satisfy your craving for both with Sainsbury’s new brownie pudding
London, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales of on-trend avocado have soared in recent years – Sainsbury’s has seen a 41% sales increase in the last year alone, whilst The…
Argos releases toy predictions that will dominate Christmas wish lists this year
Milton, Keynes, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Memorable childhood gifts including dolls and LEGO, as well as the latest tech driven toys, look set to dominate Christmas wish lists this year, according to leading UK toy retailer, Argos
It has today (22 June 2017)…
WASHINGTON, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Americans are expected to spend $7.1 billion on food for cookouts and picnics as they celebrate the Fourth of July this year, up from $6.8 billion in 2016, according to the annual survey released today (June 22, 2017) by the National Retail Federation and conducted by Prosper Insight…
WASHINGTON, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cristina Ceresoli, former vice president of marketing and public relations at Express, will be joining the National Retail Federation as senior vice president for retail strategy. At Express — a leading specialty retailer for men and women — Ceresoli managed the content marketing practice including consumer experience, data-driven…
Dollar General appoints Jason Reiser as EVP and chief merchandising officer
Reiser brings over 30 years of retail experience to Dollar General
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today (June 22, 2017) announced that Jason Reiser will join the Company as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer effective, July 12.…
Dollar General welcomes Carman Wenkoff as EVP and chief information officer
Wenkoff brings track record of driving retail digital innovation
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today (June 21, 2017) announced that Carman Wenkoff will join the Company as executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO) effective July 10. Wenkoff…
‘Abel’s Deli’ wint AH Product Pitch 2017
Versmaaltijdconcept gaat brede samenwerking aan met Albert Heijn
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — De afgelopen maanden hebben bijna 100 jonge ondernemers meegedaan aan de ‘AH Product Pitch’, om hun product verkrijgbaar te laten zijn bij Albert Heijn. ‘Abel’s Deli’, van ondernemer Jesse van Donk, heeft de wedstrijd gewonnen…
In celebration of the Holy Month of Ramadan Al Meera hosted Ramadan ‘Ghabga’ gathering for its employees
DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — In celebration of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Al Meera Consumer Goods Company QSC (Al Meera) has recently organized a Ramadan ‘Ghabga’ gathering, which was attended by a group of senior…
BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Grillsaison 2017 ist angelaufen – es zischt und brutzelt in der Schweiz! Coop hat die Grillgewohnheiten der Schweizer unter die Lupe genommen und stellt Trends fest. Demnach werfen die Schweizer im Durchschnitt an jedem vierten Tag im Sommer den Grill an. Bratwürste, Cervelats und Luganighetta sind…
Helsinki, Finland, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of Citycon Oyj has today (20 June 2017 ) decided, on the basis of the authorisation by the Annual General Meeting 2017, that an equity repayment of EUR 0.0325 per share be distributed from the invested unrestricted equity fund of the company. The…
Kroger expands its exclusive Our Brands product lines
CINCINNATI, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today (June 21, 2017) the expansion of its exclusive Our Brands product lines to offer its customers greater value, variety and quality. The company currently offers more than 30,000 Our Brands items, including food, beauty, personal care, pet and…
Topaz Cash for Clubs supports Powerchair Trailblazers Club of Co. Antrim
DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Powerchair Football is the first competitive team sport designed and developed specifically for power wheelchair users. When the Powerchair Trailblazers Club of Co. Antrim got the call to say they’d won £1,500 having entered their club for…
MIGROS LUZERN LEISTET BEITRAG GEGEN FACHKRÄFTEMANGEL
Dierikon, Switzerland, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Genossenschaft Migros Luzern gründet das Institut für berufliche Aus- und Weiterbildung (IBAW). Das IBAW bildet Technologie-Fachkräfte im Bereich der höheren Berufsbildung im Gebiet Informatik an diversen Standorten in der Schweiz aus und weiter.
Der technische Fortschritt mit den Phänomenen der Digitalisierung und…
Düsseldorf, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — METRO GROUP partners with Planday, the leading European employee scheduling and workforce management solution provider. METRO has committed to acquire a minority stake in Planday, a workforce management solution provider that enables business owners to take employee scheduling from pen and paper to a streamlined, digital process -…
Tesco to showcase Scotland’s leading local products at the Royal Highland Show
CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco will be showcasing some of the leading local products it stocks in its local stores at its stand at the Royal Highland Show.
Over £89m of local branded products were sold in Tesco’s stores in Scotland…
Amazon Books Editorial team selects the best titles for every reader’s summer—from futuristic novels and small-town stories to page-turning memoirs
SEATTLE, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today (Jun. 21, 2017) announced its selections for Best Books of the Year So Far, naming Arundhati Roy’s novel, The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, the top…
Helsinki, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kesko Corporation has signed an agreement to sell Indoor Group, which is responsible for the Asko and Sotka furniture trade chains, to a company owned by Sievi Capital Oyj, three franchising entrepreneurs from the Sotka chain and Etera Mutual Pension Insurance Company. The debt free price of the…
Helsinki, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kesko is the first Finnish retail company to set science-based targets to reduce emissions from facilities, transportation and the supply chain. To achieve these ambitious emission reduction targets, Kesko will increase its use of renewable energy while also improving its energy efficiency.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is…