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Monthly Archives: August 2017

Fairway “Like No Other Market”® recalls Fairway brand Cookies Blondie that may contain undeclared ingredient

Fairway "Like No Other Market"® recalls Fairway brand Cookies Blondie that may contain undeclared ingredient   New York, NY, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fairway ‘‘Like No Other Market’’ ® of New York, NY Is voluntarily recalling Fairway brand Cookies Blondie, because the product may contain undeclared ingredient, walnuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity…

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Whole Foods Market 365 to open new store at Santa Monica on August 9

LOS ANGELES, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market 365 Santa Monica opens Wednesday, August 9 at 9 a.m., in Santa Monica at 2121 Cloverfield Blvd. at Pico. Regular store hours are 7 a.m. – 10 p.m., seven days a week. The first 365 shoppers will receive coffee, pastries and reusable shopping bags and the first 100 will receive…

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Xcel Brands to report its Q2 2017 financial results on Wednesday, August 9, 2017

NEW YORK, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELB) ("Xcel" or the "Company"), a brand management and media company, today (Aug. 02, 2017) announced that it will report its second quarter 2017 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. The Company will hold a conference call with the investment…

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Old Hickory Mall introduces Pop Up Shop; available for rent on a weekly basis

JACKSON, Tennessee, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Old Hickory Mall is giving local merchants the opportunity to expand their business without having to sign a long-term lease agreement. The new Pop Up Shop, located in the center of the mall next to Victoria’s Secret and American Eagle, allows local entrepreneurs and artists to showcase their…

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Fipronil: REWE Group nimmt Konsumeier aus Niederlanden vorsorglich aus dem Verkauf

Fipronil: REWE Group nimmt Konsumeier aus Niederlanden vorsorglich aus dem Verkauf   Koln, Deutschland, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seit Sonntag gibt es Erkenntnisse darüber, dass mit Fipronil belastete Eier aus dem Ausland nach Deutschland gelangt sind. Die REWE Group erklärt zu den immer neuen Erkenntnissen: „Die REWE Group nimmt noch heute bei allen REWE- und PENNY-Märkten…

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Chick-fil-A announces its first Downtown Los Angeles location; Ashley Derby selected as local franchise owner

Chick-fil-A announces its first Downtown Los Angeles location; Ashley Derby selected as local franchise owner   LOS ANGELES, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A, Inc. confirmed today (AUG 1, 2017) that its first Downtown Los Angeles location is on the way. The 6,500 square-foot restaurant will be located at 660 South Figueroa Street and will occupy…

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ARA: Officeworks wins 2017 eftpos Australian Retailer of the Year title

Melbourne, Australia, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Australia’s extraordinary retailers have been crowned today (3 August 2017) at the Australian Retailers Association’s (ARA) 2017 eftpos Australian Retail Awards, with Officeworks taking out the coveted eftpos Australian Retailer of the Year title. In an exceptional field of remarkable retailers, Officeworks have grown into Australia’s largest supplier…

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Majid Al Futtaim and Al Jazira Club to invest AED 1.4 billion in new shopping destination, City Centre Al Jazira

Majid Al Futtaim and Al Jazira Club to invest AED 1.4 billion in new shopping destination, City Centre Al Jazira   Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Abu Dhabi’s retail and entertainment sectors are set for further growth following the announcement of the first-ever City Centre mall in the UAE capital. City Centre…

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CommerceHub Q2 2017 Financial Results: Revenue was $25.2 million, a 9% YoY increase from $23.1 million in 2016

Revenue of $25.2 million increases 9%, $0.05 GAAP EPS, and $0.08 adjusted EPS Signs Top 10 U.S. Retailer and First U.K. Drop-Ship Retailer ALBANY, N.Y., 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — CommerceHub, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHUBA) (NASDAQ:CHUBK) ("CommerceHub," "we," "us," "our" or the "Company"), a leading distributed commerce network for retailers and brands, today (Aug. 02, 2017) announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30,…

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CommerceHub to present at upcoming investor conferences

ALBANY, N.Y., 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — CommerceHub, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHUBA) (NASDAQ:CHUBK) ("CommerceHub" or the "Company"), a leading distributed commerce network for retailers and brands, today (Aug. 01, 2017) announced that management will present at the following investor conferences: KeyBanc Capital Markets 19th Annual Global Technology Leadership Forum at the Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail, CO on Monday, August 7, 2017; The Oppenheimer 20th Annual Technology, Internet…

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CommerceHub announces promotion of Kathleen Conley to SVP of Operations

ALBANY, NY, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — CommerceHub (NASDAQ: CHUBA) (NASDAQ: CHUBK), a leading distributed commerce network for retailers and brands, today ( 08/02/17) announced the promotion of Kathleen Conley to Senior Vice President of Operations. "Kathleen has delivered tremendous value leading our platform operations teams that support our growing network of over 10,000 customers -- including some of the world's…

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Apranga Group retail turnover reached EUR 19.0 million in July 2017; 0.6% up from July 2016

Vilnius, Lithuania, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — The retail turnover (including VAT) of the Apranga Group reached EUR 19.0 million in July 2017, and has increased by 0.6% in comparison to July 2016. In January through July 2017, the retail turnover of Apranga Group (including VAT) amounted to EUR 118.3 million, and increased by 4.4%…

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Restaurant Brands International intention to renew its normal course issuer bid for its common shares

OAKVILLE, ON, 2017-Aug-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX/NYSE: QSR) ("RBI") announced today that it has filed, and the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") has accepted, notice of RBI's intention to renew its normal course issuer bid (the "NCIB") for its common shares ("Common Shares"). The NCIB is being conducted in…

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Restaurant Brands International to bring the TIM HORTONS® brand in Spain

OAKVILLE, ON, 2017-Aug-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Restaurant Brands International Inc. ("RBI") announced today that it has entered into an agreement with a joint venture partner to develop and grow the TIM HORTONS® brand in Spain. "We are thrilled to announce plans to launch the iconic TIM HORTONS® brand in Spain, which is one of the largest café…

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Shop Direct to host colleagues at its newly opened London hub

Shop Direct to host colleagues at its newly opened London hub LIVERPOOL, 2017-Aug-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shop Direct, the UK’s second largest pureplay digital retailer, has opened its London hub at 111 Buckingham Palace Road. The office, known as Sky Victoria, will host colleagues working across data science, IT, eCommerce, product and brand. The 25,000 sq…

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Millennium Soft-Tech Creates Impressive Impact at IWS 2017

New Delhi, India, 2017-Aug-03 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Millennium Soft-Tech has made an impressive impact on the visitors in the recently concluded India Warehousing Show (IWS) 2017, which was held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, India, between July 27-29. As most of the visitors to the annual show represented logistics and allied sectors, Millennium’s…

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Making Change At Walmart: “WALMART PROPOSES MORE MANUFACTURING JOBS, EVEN AS IT DESTROYS THEM”

WASHINGTON D.C., USA, 2017-Aug-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — In response to Walmart's release of a " Policy Roadmap to Renew U.S. Manufacturing ," Making Change At Walmart Director Randy Parraz has issued the following statement:   "Walmart doesn't care about creating  supplier  manufacturing jobs in America, it cares about getting the cheapest product made, regardless of the cost. …

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Premiala Includes Needle Cleaning Brushes with all its Meat Injectors

LONDON, 2017-Aug-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Premiala BBQ and Kitchenware today announced an upgrade to its popular stainless steel meat injector kit. The company now includes small custom needle cleaning brushes as part of the kit. Speaking about the upgrade, Premiala General Manager referred to it as "the latest" in a number of market-leading upgrades.…

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Rakuten LIFULL STAY and China’s Tujia to form business collaboration in the vacation rental business

Aiming to expand the vacation rental market in Japan by strengthening services for Chinese tourists Tokyo, 2017-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten Group vacation rental business Rakuten LIFULL STAY, Inc. and a group company of Tujia, operator of one of China’s leading vacation rental online platforms “Tujia,” today (AUGUST 2, 2017) reached an agreement to form a…

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ascena retail group announces new executive management structure

MAHWAH, N.J., 2017-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ:ASNA) (the “Company” or “ascena”) announced today (Aug. 1, 2017) that it has consolidated its executive leadership structure as part of its efforts to reinvigorate top-line growth, enhance its culture of performance and accountability, and sharpen its focus on the creation of sustainable shareholder…

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LCP adds two units at Wishaw Retail Park to its burgeoning portfolio in Scotland

LCP adds two units at Wishaw Retail Park to its burgeoning portfolio in Scotland   London, 2017-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — LCP, the leading property, investment and management company, has added to its burgeoning portfolio in Scotland with the addition of two units at Wishaw Retail Park, in Wishaw, at a cost of £1.14 million. The company, which…

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Baskin-Robbins launches brand new August Flavor of the Month, OREO® Cheesecake

Baskin-Robbins launches brand new August Flavor of the Month, OREO® Cheesecake   Brand also invites guests to help bring joy to sick and hungry kids by supporting the Joy in Childhood Foundation throughout the month CANTON, Mass., 2017-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — National Ice Cream Month may be over, but Baskin-Robbins is gearing up to celebrate several other…

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Bon-Ton Stores announce second Online Sourcing Fair to help stock its growing number of “Close to Home” shops

Bon-Ton Stores announce second Online Sourcing Fair to help stock its growing number of "Close to Home" shops   Retailer announces second Online Sourcing Fair to help stock its growing number of "Close to Home" shops MILWAUKEE, 2017-Aug-02 — /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, announced…

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s.Oliver launches its new umbrella brand campaign for Fall/Winter 2017 season

Rottendorf, 2017-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 1 August 2017, s.Oliver will launch its new umbrella brand campaign for a colourful, fresh Fall/Winter season. Photographer Nagi Sakai creatively staged the s.Oliver and s.Oliver BLACK LABEL winter styles in a studio in Berlin. He had already worked on the Spring/Summer 2017 campaign as well as…

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Carphone Warehouse research: Brits are replacing more and more traditional holiday staples with phones

As using phones abroad becomes cheaper, mobiles are becoming our go-to guide to foreign destinations But roaming confusion still reigns with more than three out of five Brits unsure about where they can ‘roam like home’ London, 2017-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brits travelling abroad are increasingly lightening their luggage load by replacing…

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METRO enters ready-to-cook meals market; will acquire majority interest in MissFresh Inc.

Montreal, 2017-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — METRO INC. (TSX: MRU) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in MissFresh Inc., a Montreal company specializing in the delivery of ready-to-cook meals. Ever-responsive to industry trends, METRO is thereby positioning itself in a growing market: the online sale of…

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Visa supports the new global QR Code Payment Specifications from EMVCo

Visa Ready program simplifies onboarding for small and medium-sized merchants who want to deploy QR code digital payments SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Aug. 1, 2017) Visa (NYSE:V) announced its support of the new global QR Code Payment Specifications from EMVCo, the global technical body that manages the EMV Specifications. The specifications cover…

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The TJX Companies, Inc. to release Q2 Fiscal 2018 financial results on Tuesday, August 15, 2017

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2017-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) today (Aug. 1, 2017) announced that it plans to release its second quarter Fiscal 2018 sales and earnings results on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, before 9:30 a.m. ET. At 11:00 a.m. ET that day, Ernie Herrman, TJX’s Chief Executive Officer and President, will hold a conference call to discuss…

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Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke: Through our platform, over half a million entrepreneurs have turned their dreams into reality

Leading the future of commerce, Shopify celebrates major company milestone OTTAWA, ON, 2017-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP)(TSX:SHOP), the leading multi-channel commerce platform, today (Aug 1, 2017) announced it now powers more than 500,000 businesses in 175 countries around the world. Since 2012, the number of merchants on the  Shopify platform has grown…

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