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Monthly Archives: July 2017

H&M announces exclusive designer collaboration with ERDEM

H&M announces exclusive designer collaboration with ERDEM   Stockholm, Sweden, 2017-Jul-18 — /EPR Retail News/ —Today (13 JUL, 2017) H&M announced its big secret: the next exclusive designer collaboration will be with ERDEM, the London based must-have designer loved by celebrities and fashion insiders alike. H&M is also pleased to reveal that the visionary film maker Baz…

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H&M group announces 7% sales increase in June 2017 compared to same month the previous year

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2017-Jul-17 — /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…

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NRF: Retail sales in June up 3.2 percent from June 2016

WASHINGTON, 2017-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Retail sales in June were essentially unchanged over May on a seasonally adjusted basis, but up 3.2 percent unadjusted from June 2016, according to calculations released today (July 14, 2017) by the National Retail Federation. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants. “Deflating pricing in retail continues to aggravate…

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Asda: Scots expected to consume 75 tonnes of strawberries this summer

Asda: Scots expected to consume 75 tonnes of strawberries this summer   75 tonnes of strawberries consumed by Scots over summer, weighing in at the same amount as twenty hippos! LEEDS, England, 2017-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Scots might not be getting the best of the summer sunshine but they are certainly making the most of the…

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Inditex recorded net sales growth of 14% in the 1Q of 2017 to €5.6 billion

Inditex recorded net sales growth of 14% in the 1Q of 2017 to €5.6 billion = The Group generated over 10,668 new jobs over the year, 2,242 of which were in Spain. In April, the company distributed €42 million among 84,000 employees as phase two of its extraordinary employee profit-sharing plan. In total, between…

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Texas Legend Foods recalls its Silver Star Chipotle Queso Dip due to undeclared cheese, milk and eggs

Austin, TX, 2017-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Texas Legend Foods of Austin, TX, is recalling its 16 ounce jars of Silver Star Chipotle Queso Dip because they contain undeclared cheese, milk and eggs. People who have allergies to cheese, milk and eggs run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this…

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Wegmans announces leadership team spearheading the management of its Hanover store opening July 23

Hanover, NJ, 2017-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets today (July 14, 2017) announced the leadership team spearheading the management of its Hanover store, opening July 23 at 34 Sylvan Way near the intersection of I-287 & NJ Route 10. The Hanover leadership team consists of the store manager, executive chef, pharmacy area manager,…

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Toys”R”Us® announces exclusive lineup of toys for Comic Convention in San Diego, CA

WAYNE, N.J., 2017-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys"R"Us® today (July 6, 2017) announced its exclusive lineup of must-have playthings to help celebrate one of the world's largest pop culture shows, Comic Convention in San Diego, CA. Conventioneers and online shoppers can visit Toys"R"Us at the Entertainment Earth booth (#2343) from Wednesday, July 19 to Sunday, July 23 or Toysrus.com/ComicConvention from Thursday, July 20 to Sunday, July…

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Toys“R”Us® fundraising campaign for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® raised nearly $3 million

Toys“R”Us® fundraising campaign for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® raised nearly $3 million   Fundraising Campaign Drives Critical Awareness and Funds for Children Impacted by Life-Threatening Diseases Wayne, NJ, 2017-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today (July 13, 2017 ) announced that in year one of its three-year commitment to provide $7 million to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®,…

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Whole Foods Market announces 20% off on the new “Sommelier Selects” wines

Whole Foods Market announces 20% off on the new “Sommelier Selects” wines   All Sommelier Selects seasonal wines 20 percent off July 21 through 23 AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Between July 21 and 23, Whole Foods Market is featuring wines from the new “Sommelier Selects” program  at 20 percent off the regular retail price. This…

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Whole Foods Market and The Bread Lab at Drexel University to create fresh-milled breads from recipes by Chef Marc Vetri

Chef Marc Vetri created recipes with exceptional flours from Castle Valley Mill in Doylestown, PA Philadelphia, Pa., 2017-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is partnering with The Bread Lab at Drexel University to create flavorful, fresh-milled breads made from recipes by Chef Marc Vetri and Vetri Head Baker Claire Kopp McWilliams that utilize locally…

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Food Lion expands “Local Goodness” campaign

Food Lion expands "Local Goodness" campaign   Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Locally sourced products are a key part of Food Lion's heritage, and that strong relationship with close-to-home producers is at the center of the U.S. brand's highly successful "Local Goodness" marketing and merchandising campaign. Launched in North Carolina in 2016, the campaign is…

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Meijer spring Simply Give campaign raised more than $3 million; the most successful campaign in its 9-year history

Spring campaign generated more than $3 million for Midwest food pantries GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer spring Simply Give campaign set a record with more than $3 million – or 33 million meals – to stock the shelves of food pantries across the Midwest, making it the most successful campaign in the…

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Price Chopper/Market 32 fundraising campaign raises $51,497 for Prevent Child Abuse New York

Schenectady, NY, 2017-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper/Market 32’s raised awareness and $51,497 in funds for Prevent Child Abuse New York through a month-long campaign where customers could make $1 or $5 donations at the register. In addition to the donations at the checkout, the Golub Corporation kicked off the campaign with a…

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News convenience stores Ybor City News and Stellar Bay opens at Tampa International Airport

Tampa Bay, Fla., 2017-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tampa International Airport today (July 14, 2017) celebrated the grand opening of two news convenience stores, Ybor City News and Stellar Bay, as well as popular Chinese food chain Panda Express. Ybor City News, operated by the concessionaire group Paradies Lagardère, is located in TPA’s Blue Baggage…

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A.S. Watson Group recognised for its commitment and achievement in implementing green practices within workplace

A.S. Watson Group recognised for its commitment and achievement in implementing green practices within workplace   Hong Kong, 2017-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — For three consecutive years, A.S. Watson Group (ASW) and its retail brands in HK were awarded the Green Office Label in the Green Office Awards Labelling Scheme (GOALS) organised by World Green Organisation…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods recognized with ESPN’s Corporate Community Impact Award for its Sports Matter initiative

DICK’S and the DICK’S Foundation Honored for Commitment to  Helping Save Youth Sports at ESPN’s Sports Humanitarian of the Year Awards PITTSBURGH, 2017-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, which supports DICK’S charitable and philanthropic activities, were honored last night at ESPN’s third annual Sports Humanitarian…

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Russian food retailer O’KEY Group S.A. appoints Tariel Bokuchava as its new Director of Information Technologies

MOSCOW, Russia, 2017-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — O’KEY Group S.A. (LSE: OKEY, the “Group”), one of the leading Russian food retailers, announces the appointment of Tariel Bokuchava as its new Director of Information Technologies. All materials published by the Group are available on its website www.okeyinvestors.ru. Mr. Bokuchava is succeeding Nikolay Zatravin from July 2017. In the…

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Former Bulgari Executive Alessandro Bogliolo to become the next CEO of Tiffany & Co.

Former Bulgari Senior Executive and Current Diesel CEO Brings Deep Luxury Market Experience NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) today ( July 13, 2017) announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously named Alessandro Bogliolo the Company’s next Chief Executive Officer. He is expected to assume the role by October…

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J.Crew Group, Inc. closes private offer to holders of 7.75%/8.50% Senior PIK Toggle Notes due 2019

NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — J.Crew Group, Inc. (the "Company") today (July 13, 2017) announced the closing of the previously announced private offer (the "Exchange Offer") to holders of the $566.5 million aggregate principal amount of 7.75%/8.50% Senior PIK Toggle Notes due 2019 (the "Old Notes") issued by Chinos Intermediate Holdings A, Inc. (the…

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Diebold Nixdorf to pay dividend of 10 cents per share on all common shares

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2017-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The board of directors of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) today (July 13, 2017) declared a third quarter cash dividend of 10 cents per share on all common shares.  The dividend is payable on Friday, Sept. 15 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Friday, Aug. 25. About Diebold Nixdorf Diebold Nixdorf…

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Woodinville Whiskey Company (WWC) becomes part of Moët Hennessy’s world-renowned wine and spirits portfolio

Paris, 2017-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Moët Hennessy and Woodinville Whiskey Company (WWC) announced today (JULY 13, 2017) that Moët Hennessy has acquired WWC, which has become part of Moët Hennessy’s world-renowned wine and spirits portfolio. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. WWC was founded in 2010 by lifelong friends Orlin Sorensen and Brett…

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Bon-Ton Stores launches new online fashion solution to make buying trend right outfits quick and easy

Bon-Ton Stores launches new online fashion solution to make buying trend right outfits quick and easy   MILWAUKEE, 2017-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT), has launched "Style2Go", a new online fashion solution created to make buying trend right outfits quick and easy.  Each week, Bon Ton stylists create five looks to fit a variety…

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Shopify merchants to list and sell their products on eBay directly from their Shopify account

Shopify merchants to list and sell their products on eBay directly from their Shopify account   New channel to bring added product choice to eBay customers. San Jose, California, 2017-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) and Shopify Inc. (“Shopify”) (NYSE: SHOP, TSX: SHOP), the leading cloud­-based, multi­channel commerce platform, today (Jul 13, 2017) announced…

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Kmart Summer Blowout: deals on summer essentials

Huge savings on this season's most-fun outdoor entertainment, gift ideas, apparel, stylish home décor and vacation must-haves HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Even after the fireworks clear, summer is still in full swing with kids' parties, road trips, beach days and outdoor entertaining. Soak up every drop of summer with the Kmart…

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Smart & Final Stores, Inc. to report its 2Q 2017 financial results on Tuesday, July 25, 2017

COMMERCE, Calif., 2017-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Smart & Final Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SFS), the value-oriented food and everyday staples retailer, today (July 13, 2017) announced that it will report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 18, 2017, on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, after the close of market. David Hirz, President and Chief Executive…

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Kimco: Target to open at Westmont Plaza in Haddon Township, New Jersey in July 2018

The addition of the brand’s small-format concept will spark a transformative repositioning of this New Jersey shopping center NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2017-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM) announced that it has signed a lease with Target for a 48,000-square-foot, small-format store at Westmont Plaza in Haddon Township, New Jersey, set to…

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Mattel®, Toys”R”Us® and WWE to support Make-A-Wish with new John Cena action figure available exclusively at Toys”R”Us

PHOENIX, 2017-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Three national corporate sponsors of Make-A-Wish® are coming together to support the organization that grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Mattel®, Toys"R"Us® and WWE are partnering to launch a new John Cena action figure – available exclusively at Toys"R"Us stores nationwide beginning Tuesday, August 15. The…

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Sunneen Health Foods recalls mislabeled Whole Foods Market PB&J parfaits

Sunneen Health Foods recalls mislabeled Whole Foods Market PB&J parfaits   Allentown, Pennsylvania, 2017-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sunneen Health Foods is voluntarily recalling mislabeled Whole Foods Market PB&J parfaits sold at five Whole Foods Market stores in New York and New Jersey because the products contained soy and tree nut (almond and coconut) allergens that were…

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