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Daily Archives: August 9, 2017

LiveShopBuy launches crowdfunding campaign to finalize world’s first location-based online marketplace

Holmdel, New Jersey, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Big box stores and online marketplaces like Amazon force more and more small businesses in our neighborhoods to close their doors every day. One company, LiveShopBuy, has created the solution. The founders of this innovative company have designed the world’s first location-based online marketplace exclusively for mom…

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SSP embarks on a £2.5 million expansion at Belfast International Airport

SSP embarks on a £2.5 million expansion at Belfast International Airport   London, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, is embarking on a £2.5 million expansion at Belfast International Airport which will lead to up to seventy new full and part-time jobs. Most of the…

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Waitrose lowers the price of women’s sanitary products by five per cent

London, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose has today ( 8 August 2017) announced that over the course of this week it will lower the price of women's sanitary products by five per cent, removing the cost of VAT. This will improve affordability for customers and will cover 97 products, including both branded and own-label goods,…

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Albertsons Companies announces the appointment of Kevin Turner as Vice Chairman and Senior Advisor to the CEO

BOISE, Idaho, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albertsons Companies, LLC announced today (Aug 7th, 2017) that Kevin Turner, former Chief Operating Officer at Microsoft, has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Board of Managers of AB Acquisition LLC., its direct parent , and Senior Advisor to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Bob Miller. Turner…

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British Land installed 1,100 solar panels at its Serpentine Green Regional retail centre in Peterborough

British Land installed 1,100 solar panels at its Serpentine Green Regional retail centre in Peterborough   London, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land has installed 1,100 solar panels at its 337,000 sq ft Serpentine Green Regional retail centre in Peterborough, in one of the UK’s largest retail rooftop solar projects. The solar installation was completed this…

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Asda reaffirms commitment to offering ‘not for profit’ IVF service in its Pharmacies across the UK

Asda Pharmacy’s not-for-profit IVF drugs cost £1374 per cycle With over 255 in store pharmacies offering the service nationwide, potential parents across the UK are able to access treatment Not for profit service ensures affordable and accessible IVF medication is available to everyone LEEDS, England, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — As cuts…

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Tractor Supply Company declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today (Aug. 08, 2017) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share of the Company’s common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 6, 2017,…

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SNAC International announced as pavilion partner for the 2018 NGA Show

Trade association representing international snack industry to showcase 600 square foot pavilion of snack manufacturers and marketers ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, today (August 8, 2017) announced SNAC International, the trade association representing the snack industry, will be a pavilion partner for the…

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DIE MIGROS IM FRISCHEN KLEID

DIE MIGROS IM FRISCHEN KLEID   Schönbühl, Switzerland, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Am Donnerstag, 10. August 2017, wird der umfangreiche Umbau der Migros Unterentfelden abgeschlossen sein: Ab dann wird sich das Center im frischen und modernen Kleid präsentieren. Das Angebot wurde erweitert und auch ein Migros-Restaurant gehört seit April zum umfassenden Angebot von Unterentfelden. Nun ist…

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Toys“R”Us® teams up with Nickelodeon™ to launch fun-filled events to encourage kids to get up and play

Wayne, NJ, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over the past few decades, there has been a 25% decrease in the time kids spend playing – to that, Toys“R”Us® says it’s time to set play free. And so, today (August 8, 2017) the company announced that it is teaming up with Nickelodeon™ to launch fun-filled…

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Meijer voluntarily recalls its Wave Zone One Piece Zip Infant Swimsuits due to possible choking hazard

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is announcing a voluntary recall of its Wave Zone One Piece Zip Infant Swimsuits produced and sold exclusively at Meijer. Meijer recently recalled approximately 22,246 of the Wave Zone One-Piece Zip Swimsuits because the snaps on the bottom of the suit can detach and pose…

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BESTSELLER reveals expansion plan for its headquarters in Brande

BRANDE, Denmark, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Offices, stores, educational institutions, hotel, playground: BESTSELLER is re-thinking the classic idea of a headquarter, invites the local community to join in and creates a long-term plan for the company’s presence in Brande, where the head quarter is located. When the freeway by Brande opened a few years…

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PHILIPPINES: SM H1 2017 results: income grew 9% to PHP16.6 billion

Pasay City, Philippines, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) said reported income grew 9% to PHP16.6 billion. Excluding one-time items in 2016, recurring income increased 16% in the first six months. Consolidated revenues rose 7% to PHP181.6 billion in the first half from PHP169.7 billion in the same period last year. “Even without…

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ED Ellen DeGeneres pet lifestyle brand expands offering to include cat products; exclusively available at PetSmart

PHOENIX, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart, the leading pet specialty retailer in North America, and Ellen DeGeneres, passionate pet enthusiast and product design guru, announced today (Aug. 8, 2017) that they have expanded the ED Ellen DeGeneres pet lifestyle brand, which launched earlier this year with dog products, to now include products for…

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Sunoco LP Q2 results: Revenue totaled $2.4 billion; 13% up from same period previous year

DALLAS, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Executed definitive agreement to divest a majority of company-operated convenience stores to 7-Eleven, Inc. and launched sales process for remaining company-operated convenience stores in North and West Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma Results of the retail divestitures are presented in discontinued operations Maintained quarterly distribution of 82.55 cents and reported current quarter cash…

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RetailNext becomes the in-store analytics solution provider for Maziply Toys & Collectibles

RetailNext becomes the in-store analytics solution provider for Maziply Toys & Collectibles   Multichannel Retailer of Toys, Games, Gifts and Collectibles Focuses on Play, Education and a Seamless, Branded Experience SAN JOSE, Calif., 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Aug. 8, 2017), RetailNext Inc., the worldwide expert and market leader in IoT smart store retail analytics for optimizing shopper…

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Delivery Hero Group sells operations in Georgia to Menu Group (UK) Limited

Berlin, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delivery Hero Group (“Delivery Hero”), the leading global online food ordering and delivery marketplace, announced today (8 August 2017) that it has sold its operations in Georgia to Menu Group (UK) Limited. Delivery Hero continues to focus on markets with clear leadership positions and the announcement today follows the…

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NCR deploys Microsoft’s Windows 10 IoT Enterprise software with leading European financial institution

DULUTH, Ga., 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation, (NYSE: NCR) a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (August 8, 2017) announced the deployment of Microsoft’s Windows 10 Internet of Things (IoT) Enterprise software with a leading European financial institution. The implementation, a first for the global retail banking industry, will enable banks to future-proof their…

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USDA FSIS: Good Food Concepts, LLC. recalls beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26

WASHINGTON, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Good Food Concepts, LLC., a Colorado Springs, Colo. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,290 pounds of raw intact and non-intact beef because the products may be contaminated with E. coli O26, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Aug. 7, 2017). The raw intact and non-intact…

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Dixons Travel opens new store design at London’s Heathrow Terminal Three

London, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (08 Aug 2017), Tuesday 8th August the UK’s leading airport electrical retailer opens a new store design, within the Departure Lounge at London’s Heathrow Terminal Three (LHR). The fresh looking 2196 sq ft. store is located in the newly expanded section of the lounge and introduces a number…

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160 Kuwaiti students celebrate graduation from Alshaya’s Summer Internship programme

160 Kuwaiti students celebrate graduation from Alshaya's Summer Internship programme   Kuwait, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Armed with hands-on experience of the world of retail, nearly 160 Kuwaiti high school and university students are celebrating their graduation from retail franchise operator Alshaya's popular Summer Internship programme. Run in partnership with Kuwait's Manpower and Government Restructuring Programme (MGRP),…

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Autumn 2017: Lindex launches first lookbook for kids

Autumn 2017: Lindex launches first lookbook for kids   Sweden, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the very first time, Lindex is launching a lookbook for kids. The lookbook presents a clean expression, contemporary classics and naturally comfort which are the keys for the new autumn collection. “We are happy to release our first kids look book and…

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Swedish ICA stores sales increased by 1.9% in July 2017 vs. same period last year

Solna, Sweden, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales in the Swedish ICA stores increased by 1.9% in July 2017 compared with the corresponding month last year. Sales in like-for-like stores increased by 1.2%. July 2017 January –July 2017 Store sales excl. VAT Mkr Change  all stores Change like-for-like Mkr Change  all stores Change like-for-like Maxi ICA Stormarknad 2,943 2.1% 2.1% 19,931 2.3% 2.3% ICA Kvantum 2,301 2.9% 0.7% 15,983 3.6% 1.6% ICA Supermarket 3,128 1.8% 1.2% 20,104 2.2% 1.7% ICA Nära 1,657 0.1% 0.4% 9,943 1.6% 1.7% Total 10,029 1.9% 1.2% 65,962 2.5% 1.9% In July 2017, sales in the Swedish ICA…

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PVH Corp. to release its Q2 2017 earnings results on Wednesday, August 23, 2017

NEW YORK, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) today (Aug. 7, 2017) announced that it will release its second quarter 2017 earnings results on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 after the market closes. PVH will sponsor a conference call on Thursday, August 24, 2017 beginning at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time, hosted by Emanuel Chirico, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Michael…

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Staples and Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation debut Staples for Students Digital Kindness Tree

Staples and Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation debut Staples for Students Digital Kindness Tree   Staples Teams Up with Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation to Create a Digital Kindness Tree and #GrowKindness Nationwide FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) teamed up with Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation to create the Staples for Students Digital…

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CVS Health Q2 2017 results: Net revenues increased 4.5% to $45.7 billion

Second Quarter Year-over-year Highlights: Net revenues increased 4.5% to $45.7 billion GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.07, including a $135 million, or 13 cents per share, goodwill impairment charge related to the RxCrossroads business Adjusted EPS of $1.33 Year-to-date Highlights: Generated cash flow from operations of $5.5 billion; free cash flow…

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Five new MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics opened in New York City

Clinics Open Seven Days a Week, With No Appointment Necessary Woonsocket, RI, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Five new MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics have opened in New York City, providing convenient access to acute health care services to the community. The new MinuteClinic locations are open seven days a week with no appointment necessary. Located…

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SPAR Ireland promotes healthy lifestyle through SPAR FitLive running series

SPAR Ireland promotes healthy lifestyle through SPAR FitLive running series   Dublin, Ireland, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — A SPAR-sponsored running event took place recently in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. Over 3,000 people participated in the 5 and 10k races, many of whom were taking part in an official run for the first time. The running series forms…

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Office Depot, Inc. to roll out same-day delivery in Atlanta, GA and Los Angeles, CA and Ft. Lauderdale/Miami, FL

Boca Raton, Fla., 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of office supplies, business products and services delivered through an omnichannel platform, today (August 7, 2017) announced same-day delivery powered by Deliv--a leading crowdsourced, last-mile logistics company providing same-day delivery and returns for omnichannel retailers, local businesses and e-commerce companies--is…

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