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Daily Archives: July 19, 2017

FlowerAura All Set to Win Hearts with Flat 15% Off On Rakhi Products

Gurgaon, Haryana, India, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakshabandhan is one festival that brings brothers and sisters closer. The cordial and pious bond that siblings share is worth celebrating and Rakshabandhan truly recognises that relationship. Well, with the occasion being round the corner, online gift portal, FlowerAura is all set to deliver emotions in speed and…

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Walgreens expands its beauty offering with the addition of Sleek MakeUP

U.K. brand launches in more than 150 Walgreens stores and on Walgreens.com this summer DEERFIELD, Ill., 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens today ( July 17, 2017 ) announced the addition of Sleek MakeUP, one of the fastest growing mass market cosmetics brands in the U.K.*, to its beauty offering at more than 150 stores and on…

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Nordstrom announces its 2017 Anniversary Sale starting this Friday, July 21

SEATTLE, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom, Inc. announces its 2017 Anniversary Sale, launching this Friday, July 21 in the U.S. and Canada. The company's biggest sale event of the year features brand-new arrivals at super-sale prices for two weeks only – prices go back up on August 7. THOSE WHO KNOW, GO The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale originated…

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Tesco partners with Disney to launch DVDs and Blu-ray format of the latest blockbuster, Beauty and the Beast

Tesco partners with Disney to launch DVDs and Blu-ray format of the latest blockbuster, Beauty and the Beast   CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has joined forces with Disney in a move to revive interest in DVDs and Blu-ray with the launch of an exclusive new format of the latest blockbuster, Beauty and…

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Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money research: UK holidaymakers plan to spend £836 million more this summer than this time last year

Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money research: UK holidaymakers plan to spend £836 million more this summer than this time last year   The sum of the top five currencies bought from Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money in the first five months of 2017 was 26 per cent higher than the same period in 2016 London, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/…

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LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence selects Polimoda as its first partner for leather goods artisans training in Italy

LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence selects Polimoda as its first partner for leather goods artisans training in Italy   Paris, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence (IME) has expanded to Italy, selecting Polimoda, the leading Italian fashion school, as its first partner for training of leather goods artisans in the country. Launched in…

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Marine Conservation Society and Waitrose partners to fight plastic beach pollution

UK's leading marine charity joins forces with supermarket to fight plastic beach pollution London, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The UK's leading marine charity, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) and supermarket, Waitrose, have joined forces to create a new series of beach and river clean events to get more people than ever before cleaning and…

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Más de 189.900 escolares han participado en la Escuela de Alimentación de EROSKI durante el curso 2016-2017

Más de 189.900 escolares han participado en la Escuela de Alimentación de EROSKI durante el curso 2016-2017    Casi el 10% de los escolares de 2º y 3er ciclo de primaria de España, a los que se dirige el programa, ha intervenido en la iniciativa  El 20% de los centros escolares de Educación Primaria de…

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Lowe’s introduces The UpSkill Project program to help customers become unstoppable project-doers

Lowe’s introduces The UpSkill Project program to help customers become unstoppable project-doers   MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s introduces The UpSkill Project, a first-of-its-kind program committed to teaching do-it-yourself (DIY) skill-building and helping customers become confident, unstoppable project-doers. Through The UpSkill Project, more than 200 homeowners across 40 U.S. cities will learn skills from…

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H&M group’s sales increased by 7 percent in June 2017 compared to same month the previous year

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The H&M group’s sales including VAT increased by 7 percent in local currencies in June 2017 compared to the same month the previous year. Converted into SEK sales increased by 10 percent. The total number of stores in the group amounted to 4,517 on 30 June 2017 compared to 4,095…

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SONIC® Drive-In celebrates National Hot Dog Day with Hot Dogs and Chili Cheese Coneys for $1 all day

SONIC® Drive-In celebrates National Hot Dog Day with Hot Dogs and Chili Cheese Coneys for $1 all day   OKLAHOMA CITY, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) is honoring National Hot Dog Day by offering six-inch All-American Hot Dogs and Chili Cheese Coneys for $1 all day - an annual celebration for hot dog lovers.* The All-American Dog…

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British Land to allocate up to £300 million of capital to a share buy-back during the current financial year

London, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Against a backdrop of continuing strong demand in its investment markets, British Land announces that it intends to allocate up to £300 million of capital to a share buy-back during the current financial year. The Board regularly reviews capital allocation to optimise long-term returns for shareholders. Since the year…

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Alexandre Bompard appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of Groupe Carrefour

Alexandre Bompard appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of Groupe Carrefour   Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — At the meeting of Carrefour Group’s Board of Directors of today (07/18/2017), Georges Plassat confirmed his intention to retire. The Board of Directors co-opted Alexandre Bompard to replace Georges Plassat as a member of the Board…

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Auntie Anne’s® partners for the sixth year with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to help fund childhood cancer research

Auntie Anne’s® partners for the sixth year with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to help fund childhood cancer research   LANCASTER, Pa., 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, is partnering for the sixth year with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) to help fund childhood cancer research. From today (July 17th, 2017)…

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RILA’s Hun Quach comments on the Administration’s North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiation objectives

Arlington , VA, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today ( 7/18/2017), the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Vice President of International Trade Hun Quach issued the following statement responding to the release of the Administration’s North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation objectives: “As the nation’s largest private sector employer, retailers are closely monitoring the administration’s efforts to…

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NACS and DHS Blue Campaign partner to raise public awareness about human trafficking

​ALEXANDRIA, Va, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS has announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign to help combat human trafficking. Through this alliance with the DHS Blue Campaign, NACS will provide the DHS Blue Campaign’s training and awareness materials—including posters, handouts and other materials—to members free of…

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Gebrüder Limmert AG secures the future of its online shop with Intershop 7.8 platform

Electrical engineering wholesaler impressed by Intershop platform’s flexibility and omni-channel handling Family-owned company opts for revenue-based solution for its growth strategy Rollout planned for Austria, Germany and Switzerland Jena, Salzburg, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The long-standing family-owned enterprise Gebrüder Limmert AG is securing the future of its online shop with the powerful Intershop…

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Dunkin’ Donuts and Price Chopper team up to open three restaurants in Kansas

LEADING RESTAURANT BRAND CONTINUES TO EXPAND NON-TRADITIONAL PORTFOLIO THROUGHOUT THE GROCERY SECTOR CANTON, Mass., 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin' Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today (July 17, 2017) its partnership with nationally recognized grocer, Price Chopper to open three restaurants in Kansas. The first location is slated to…

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Garden of Light, Inc. recalls Woodstock Organic Matcha Vanilla Oats that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Garden of Light, Inc. recalls Woodstock Organic Matcha Vanilla Oats that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes   East Hartford, CT, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Garden of Light, Inc. dba Gluten Free Solutions of East Hartford, CT, is voluntarily recalling the Woodstock Organic Matcha Vanilla Oats, 1.8 oz. which is manufactured by Garden of Light…

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Whole Foods Market to open its twelfth New York City location in Harlem on Friday, July 21

5% of opening day sales will benefit Harlem Grown’s local health education programs NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will officially open the doors of its twelfth New York City location in Harlem on Friday, July 21. The 40,000-square-foot store, located at 100 West 125th Street in the heart of Central Harlem,…

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AHOLD DELHAIZE SHARE BUYBACK UPDATE: 1,602,346 COMMON SHARES REPURCHASED IN THE PERIOD FROM JULY 10, 2017 UP TO AND INCLUDING JULY 14, 2017

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 1,602,346 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from July 10, 2017 up to and including July 14, 2017. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €17.04 per share for a total consideration of €27.3 million. These repurchases were…

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Apple names Isabel Ge Mahe VP and managing director of Greater China

Cupertino, California, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple today (JULY 18, 2017) announced that Isabel Ge Mahe, vice president of Wireless Technologies, has been named vice president and managing director of Greater China, reporting to CEO Tim Cook and COO Jeff Williams. In this newly created role, Isabel will provide leadership and coordination across…

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CBRE’s Scoring Tech Talent Report: companies ready to locate in markets with largest concentrations of high-quality talent

San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle standout for quality, while best-value markets include Toronto, Vancouver, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Detroit Los Angeles, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Strong demand for skills such as software development, hardware engineering and information security, coupled with a tight labor supply, is driving companies to locate in markets with the largest…

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All three finalists win 7‑Eleven’s first franchise give-away contest targeted exclusively to women entrepreneurs

IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Three’s company at 7‑Eleven, Inc.  The world’s largest convenience retailer announced today (July 17, 2017) that all three finalists will win a 7‑Eleven® store in its first franchise give-away contest targeted exclusively to women entrepreneurs. Winners Alyson Rae Lawson of Dallas, Texas, Avalon Young of Castle Rock, Colorado, and Evelyn Scott of Chesapeake, Virginia, will…

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Auchan Retail announces Executive Committee appointments

Ludovic Holinier is appointed Executive Chairman of Auchan Retail China and Non-Executive Chairman of RT Mart Taiwan, as well as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Sunart François Remy is appointed Executive Chairman of Auchan Retail Russia Oleg Alkhamov is appointed Chief Performance Officer of Auchan Retail Croix, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/…

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Schlotzsky’s® announces the return of Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich as part of the Hip Chick Trio

ATLANTA, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Schlotzsky’s®, a fast casual restaurant franchise serving a variety of made to order menu items with bold flavors and home to The Original®sandwich is bringing back the Hip Chick Trio which includes the Chicken Cordon Bleu, Chicken Bacon SmokeCheesy and Fiesta Chicken sandwiches starting July 10 through October, 2017. “Schlotzsky’s…

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Dylan’s Candy Bar opens at John F. Kennedy International Airport

Dylan Lauren’s boutique candy shop joins T4’s retail options Queens, New York, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport – home to more than 21 million annual passengers – recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Dylan’s Candy Bar, the newest addition to the terminal’s retail space. The shop,…

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Albert Heijn vernieuwt visschap

Albert Heijn vernieuwt visschap   Nieuwe verpakkingen, innovaties en meer inspiratie Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bij steeds meer consumenten ligt ’s avonds een visje op het bord. Want vis is gezond, lekker en een goed alternatief voor vlees. Toch weet niet iedereen hoe je vis bereidt en hoe je kunt variëren. Albert Heijn…

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Watsons China ranked 25th in the latest “Top 100 New Retail Brands Ranking 2017”

Hong Kong, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Watsons China was ranked 25th among the top retail brands in China, according to the latest “Top 100 New Retail Brands Ranking 2017” released by PinTu, a renowned business media platform based in China. The recognition reflects that Watsons has become a highly trusted and popular brand…

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New World trials online shopping app, I shop New World at Mt Roskill store

Supermarket shoppers in Mt Roskill are the first to try New World’s online shopping app, I shop New World. Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs North Island has released a beta version of the app for its New World Mt Roskill customers to test, Chief Executive Chris Quin says. “We want to see…

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