PITTSBURGH , 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced it will host a job fair on Wednesday, September 13 , from 1-6 p.m. , to fill more than 200 new full-time positions at its Pittsburgh and Monroeville customer support inbound call centers.
"CVS Health is actively adding to its workforce to support increased demand from our…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) today announced the opening of its restaurant in Columbia, South Carolina. The new BJ’s Restaurant opened on Monday, September 4, 2017, on an out parcel of the Columbiana Station Shopping Center at 148 Harbison Blvd., Columbia, South Carolina 29212. The restaurant is approximately 7,500 square feet, seats approximately 230 guests and features…
Halle, Belgium, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colruyt keeps investing in the digital world and launches a few new functionalities for MyColruyt with which customers can compose shopping lists. From now on, they can use the app to send their shopping directly to Collect&Go, the store chain's online shopping service. Furthermore, customers can sort their…
Colruyt: Eoly sponsors the Belgian Solar Team for the World Solar Race in Australia
Halle, Belgium, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — October 8 will see the start of the World Solar Race in Australia. This is a biannual race for solar-powered cars. The international race is approximately 3,000 kilometres long and crosses Australia. This year Eoly,…
The Home Depot will join Google Express this fall, adding the ability for its customers to shop through voice with the Assistant on Google Home. (PRNewsfoto/The Home Depot)
ATLANTA, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Need something from The Home Depot? Just ask the Google Assistant. The Home Depot will join Google Express this fall, adding the…
SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) today announced its participation in the following investor conference in the month of September.
On Wednesday, September 13, Sam Shrauger, SVP Digital Products, will present at the Deutsche Bank 2017 Technology Conference in Las Vegas. The discussion will begin at 11:40 a.m. Pacific Time and last for approximately 35 minutes.
Listen-only audio webcast and replay…
LONDON, UK, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Visa (NYSE:V) announced today it has appointed Charlotte Hogg as the new executive vice president and chief executive officer for its European operations, effective October 1, 2017. Ms. Hogg will report to Visa’s chief executive officer, Al Kelly, and Visa Europe Limited (VEL) board chairman, Gary Hoffman. Ms. Hogg will join the VEL board of…
Cash Carry Smart Foodservice (PRNewsfoto/Cash&Carry Smart Foodservice)
PORTLAND, Ore. , 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cash&Carry Smart Foodservice, a warehouse-format store that has catered to the foodservice industry for more than 60 years, has set the week of September 11-17 for their annual fundraising program.
Since starting the program in 2012, Cash&Carry stores have raised over $800,000 for food…
Raley’s launches shelf tag program to provide label transparency
A unique tool helps shoppers more easily find the foods they need for their personal wellness needs
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — According to Nielsen data, 59% of grocery shoppers experience difficulty in understanding nutrition facts on product packaging.[1] Meanwhile, recognizing ingredients ranks first…
McDonald's USA introduces new logo, packaging for new espresso beverages
OAK BROOK, IL, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — McDonald's USA (NYSE: MCD) relaunched its McCafé experience, introducing a new look, new café-quality espresso beverages and expanded retail offerings. The move is part of a commitment by McDonald's to raise the bar for its customers by offering them…
Wally Labs launches newly designed smart Wally Shutoff Valve to help prevent the cost and hassle of property damage due to water issues. When a Wally Sensor detects a leak, the Shutoff Valve averts potential disaster by automatically turning the water off in the home or building. (PRNewsfoto/Sears, Roebuck and Co.)
Innovative smart technology brand rolls…
Casual. Always Comfortable. (CNW Group/Giant Tiger Stores Limited)
Collections offer casual and on-trend fashions that won't stretch your budget
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OTTAWA , Canada, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Giant Tiger Stores Limited, Canada's leading discount retailer, is excited to announce the relaunch of its menswear lines. Mountain Ridge, Rivet61, ACX Active and Tradesmax Pro are available exclusively at Giant…
Keasbey, NJ, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baseball fans are once again invited to bring a non-perishable food donation to the ShopRite Partners In Caring annual food drive at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, Sept. 17. The family-friendly game day event will include FREE food samples, giveaways and visits from the Phillie Phanatic and…
Boca Raton, Fla., 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of office supplies, business products and services delivered through an omnichannel platform, today announced it is collaborating with Elementum to fortify its omnichannel operations, providing the company the ability to deliver products and services at unparalleled velocity and scale across all…
DESPAR canned tuna olive oil
ITALY, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Friends of the Sea and Dolphin Safe certifications given to DESPAR’s canned tuna products are well known in Italy and a perfect fit in terms of DESPAR’s environmental commitments.
The certification standards given to DESPAR’s canned tuna are a positive addition to the SPAR Partner’s…
SPAR Norway extends sponsorship of national cross-country ski team
NOWAY, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Norway is committed to engaging with the local communities it serves and has for many years been involved in the sponsorship of local and national sports teams such as the Norwegian cross-country ski team.
This SPAR Partner has been a sponsor…
SPAR Austria introduces range of Rainbow Juices
Austria, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Exotic fruits from countries in Asia, as well as Central & South America are the main ingredients of SPAR Austria's range of Rainbow Juices. The six colourful fruit and vegetable drinks made from Acerola cherries, wheatgrass, green cabbage, turmeric, ginger, raspberry, coconut, cranberry…
Help the victims of Hurricane Harvey (PRNewsfoto/Sheetz, Inc.)
ALTOONA, Pa. , 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz, one of America's fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience retailers for 65 years, today announced its commitment to match in-store donations to Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts, up to $50,000 . Sheetz's 560 stores across Pennsylvania , North Carolina , Maryland , Ohio , Virginia…
CVS Pharmacy introduces automated retail vending machines for on-the-go wellness solutions
WOONSOCKET, R.I. , 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), today announced that the company is introducing automated retail vending machines stocked with convenient, on-the-go necessities including over-the-counter health products, "better-for-you" snacks and popular personal care products…
WOONSOCKET, R.I. , 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — In its continuing commitment to improve access to affordable health care for all Americans, CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), announced the launch of Project Health, the company's annual free health screening campaign. Over the next four months, 450 Project Health wellness events…
LONDON, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Calling all Wolverhampton superstars! Debenhams is on the hunt for a local hero to open the new store on Thursday 12th October 2017.
The winner of the search will be get a preview of the store before it opens, receive an exclusive styling session with a personal shopper and have…
Weymouth, UK, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of New Look Retail Group Ltd (the "Company" or "New Look") today announces that Anders Kristiansen has stood down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after almost five years.
Danny Barrasso, Managing Director UK & ROI, has been appointed as Interim CEO with immediate effect.
The Board has launched…
Solna, Sweden, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales in the Swedish ICA stores increased by 3.4% in August 2017 compared with the corresponding month last year. Sales in like-for-like stores increased by 2.6%.
August 2017
January –August 2017
Store sales
excl. VAT
Mkr
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Mkr
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Maxi ICA Stormarknad
2,952
3.7%
3.6%
22,884
2.5%
2.5%
ICA Kvantum
2,363
3.7%
1.4%
18,362
3.7%
1.7%
ICA Supermarket
3,011
3.0%
2.5%
23,115
2.3%
1.8%
ICA Nära
1,529
2.7%
2.8%
11,473
1.8%
1.9%
Total
9,856
3.4%
2.6%
75,834
2.6%
2.0%
In August 2017, sales in the Swedish ICA…
Shop for the right trousers with Lindex's new ‘Pants Solution’
Göteborg, Sweden, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the new concept ‘Pants Solution’, it becomes easier than ever for Lindex customers to shop trousers and discover their favorites in new modern designs.
We know that many women find it difficult to buy pants and we will change…
TORONTO, Canada, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust(“RioCan”) (TSX:REI.UN) is pleased to provide an update on the development of its landmark, mixed-use, transit oriented project at the northeast corner of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue, also known as ePlace. The development is located in the heart of midtown Toronto at the intersection of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue, directly…