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Daily Archives: August 29, 2017

Wendy’s launches new, limited-edition Giant Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger

Wendy's launches new, limited-edition Giant Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger   DUBLIN, Ohio, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — A Wendy's fan favorite, the iconic Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger (aka the JBC), appears to be not so junior anymore with the launch of the new, limited-edition Giant Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger (aka the Giant JBC). With double the fresh, never-frozen beef* double the…

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Abercrombie & Fitch to open store at the Red Sea Mall in Jeddah in partnership with Majid Al Futtaim

First Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids Store in Saudi Arabia to Open in September 2017 NEW ALBANY, Ohio, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF) today (Aug. 28, 2017) announced that in partnership with Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, it will open the…

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DAVIDsTEA Inc. to host Q2 financial results conference call on Thursday, September 7, 2017

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — DAVIDsTEA Inc. (NASDAQ:DTEA) today (08/28/17 ) announced that its financial results for the second quarter fiscal 2017 will be released after market close on Thursday, September 7, 2017. The Company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that day to discuss the financial results. The conference call will be…

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Dunkin’ Donuts offers prize or special offers with its on-cup peel and reveal promotion

Dunkin’ Donuts offers prize or special offers with its on-cup peel and reveal promotion   Dunkin’ Donuts’ first-ever national on-cup peel & reveal program offers prizes to guests who purchase a large or extra large hot Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate (excluding Espresso) through end of September Football stars Rob Gronkowski and Odell Beckham Jr. celebrate…

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Baskin-Robbins brings summer to a close with one more sweet deal: Celebrate 31

Baskin-Robbins brings summer to a close with one more sweet deal: Celebrate 31   CANTON, MA, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Looking to end summer on a sweet note? Baskin-Robbins is bringing summer to a close with one more sweet deal: Celebrate 31. It is only fitting that this celebration take place on Thursday, August 31st,…

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Bon-Ton Stores unveils what’s NEW & NOW in fashion this season

Bon-Ton Stores unveils what's NEW & NOW in fashion this season   MILWAUKEE, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT), which operates Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson's, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers stores, unveils what's NEW & NOW in fashion this season. Must-have fall trends, styles and colors in apparel, shoes, handbags and accessories are now available…

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PRODUCT RECALL: Disney Frozen 3-pack socks that contain a chemical included on Lindex list of restricted chemicals

PRODUCT RECALL: Disney Frozen 3-pack socks that contain a chemical included on Lindex list of restricted chemicals   Sweden, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — We have discovered that one pair of the socks (the one with Anna motif) in Disney Frozen 3-pack with article number 833 7410285 5170 1611 unfortunately does not meet Lindex safety requirements.…

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Office Depot expands its Strategic Partnerships Program that benefited school districts, superintendents and school leaders

Program Helps Superintendents and School Districts with Strategic Design, Organizational Alignment and Resource Allocation Boca Raton, Fla., 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of office products, services, and solutions, today (August 28, 2017) announced that it is expanding its Strategic Partnerships Program. The program, which initially started in Connecticut, has…

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Office Depot honored with “Partners of Choice Award” by David Weekley Homes

Marks the Twelfth Consecutive Year Office Depot Has Received the Nationally Acclaimed “Partners of Choice” Award from David Weekley Homes Boca Raton, Fla., 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of office products, services, and solutions, today (August 28, 2017) announced it has been honored with the coveted “Partners of…

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Visa enables Visa payments on Fitbit’s first smartwatch – Fitbit Ionic™

“How We Will Pay”* study shows consumers who own wearables buy more, prefer cashless purchases and view devices as eliminating buying friction SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Visa (NYSE:V) today (Aug. 28, 2017) announced it is enabling Visa payments on Fitbit’s first smartwatch – Fitbit Ionic™. Eligible cardholders of participating banks will be able…

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The Home Depot® Foundation announces commitment of $1 million to support Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts

ATLANTA, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot® Foundation today (Aug 28, 2017) announced its commitment of $1 million to support Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts in Texas and Louisiana. Funds will be distributed to several nonprofit partners including the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Convoy of Hope, Operation Blessing and Team Rubicon to support…

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VMware and Amazon Web Services strategic alliance delivers seamlessly integrated hybrid cloud

Strategic Alliance Between Private and Public Cloud Leaders Delivers a Seamlessly Integrated Hybrid Cloud Early Access and Beta Customers include Brink's, Cerner, Elemica, MIT, Moody's, State of Louisiana, and Sysco LAS VEGAS, NV, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (August 28, 2017) at VMworld® 2017, VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS),…

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Amazon to open its second Oregon fulfillment center in Salem

New Amazon facility will employ more than 1,000 full-time associates SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today (Aug. 28, 2017) announced plans to open its second Oregon fulfillment center in Salem, which will create more than 1,000 full-time positions. The company recently announced an upcoming fulfillment center in Troutdale and it currently operates a sortation center in Hillsboro and Prime…

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SONIC® Drive-In brings full-flavored twist on its popular Boneless Wings lineup

SONIC® Drive-In brings full-flavored twist on its popular Boneless Wings lineup   Guests can try all Boneless Wing Flavors with ‘Wing Night in America' OKLAHOMA CITY, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Back by popular demand, SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) is putting a full-flavored twist on its popular Boneless Wings lineup with interesting new flavors to give guests a delightfully…

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CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation donates $200,000 to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation today (August 28, 2017) announced $200,000 in cash and in-kind product donations to organizations helping with relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Following widespread damage to communities across the coast of Texas, federal officials are anticipating the storm will drive 30,000 people…

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Stanley Black & Decker commits up to $125,000 for immediate Hurricane Harvey disaster relief

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the images and stories of the devastation caused in Texas by Hurricane Harvey continue to mount, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) today (Aug. 28, 2017) announced a commitment of up to $125,000 for immediate distaster relief. The company will donate $50,000 to the American Red Cross and $25,000 to the Houston ToolBank, as well as double…

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Dedinas-Franzak Enterprises recalls Big Win, Butter Popcorn that may contain undeclared milk

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dedinas-Franzak Enterprises is recalling Big Win, Butter Popcorn Artificially Flavored 5 OZ, UPC #0-11822-58492-0, This product is artificially flavored and milk is not specifically called out in the Allergen Statement. The product may contain milk and people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Milk may…

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Babies“R”Us® to educate families about baby safety this September

Portion of Proceeds From All Car Seats Sold at Babies"R"Us in September to Benefit Safe Kids Worldwide Wayne, NJ, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first big “test” of parenthood is often not even the birth, but the drive home from the hospital. That moment when a parent realizes they’re going home, alone, with their…

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AHOLD DELHAIZE SHARE BUYBACK UPDATE: 1,444,189 COMMON SHARES REPURCHASED IN THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 21, 2017 UP TO AND INCLUDING AUGUST 25, 2017

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 1,444,189 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from August 21, 2017 up to and including August 25, 2017. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €16.46 per share for a total consideration of €23.8 million. These repurchases were…

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Dollar General donates $50,000 to American Red Cross to support Hurricane Harvey relief and recovery efforts

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is supporting the American Red Cross with a $50,000 corporate donation to support the relief and recovery efforts in Texas and Louisiana following devastating floods from Hurricane Harvey. Now through September 9, 2017, Dollar General stores are also collecting donations to benefit American Red…

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Michael Kors launches second capsule collection with DFS

Michael Kors launches second capsule collection with DFS   SINGAPORE, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — DFS Group, the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, is excited to announce the launch of an exclusive Michael Kors collection available only in DFS and T Galleria by DFS stores this September. Inspired by the jet-set lifestyle and New York’s urban…

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GOME Retail 2017 interim results: Group’s overall GMV increased 23% year-on-year to RMB 61.7 billion

Financial Highlights:  Group’s overall GMV increased 23% year-on-year to RMB 61.7 billion  Sales revenue increased 7.8% year-on-year to RMB 38.07 billion  Comparable store sales reached RMB 22.92 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 2.3%  Consolidated gross profit margin increased 1.4 percentage points year-on-year to 17.8% Hong Kong, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — GOME…

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