Daily Archives: September 15, 2017

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Plus-size brand Carmakoma now part of ONLY

Plus-size brand Carmakoma now part of ONLY

BRANDE, Denmark, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The plus-size brand Carmakoma was established in Denmark in 2008. “After having established ourselves on several international markets we were challenged on ways of financing our continuous development”, says Heidie Lykke, co-founder and former Director in Carmakoma.

Finn Poulsen, Director, ONLY, comments: ”We see a great potential in this part of the segment where there is a great demand for plus-size fashion that follows the absolute newest trends at strong prices and in a good quality. These are demands that match the ONLY concept.”

The new brand is named ONLY CARMAKOMA, and the first collection will be out in January 2018.

“We expect that ONLY CARMAKOMA in a 3-year period will be able to take on 10% of the total turnover in ONLY”, Finn Poulsen finishes.

PLUS-SIZE IN BESTSELLER

In BESTSELLER, we also have the brand JUNAROSE, whose ambition – like ONLY CARMAKOMA – is to dress young plus-size women in fashionable clothes.

BESTSELLER COMMUNICATION

+45 99 42 16 62 / communications@bestseller.com

SOURCE: BESTSELLER

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JACK & JONES becomes the official clothing partner of top e-sport team Astralis

JACK & JONES becomes the official clothing partner of top e-sport team Astralis

BRANDE, Denmark, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (13 September 2017), JACK & JONES announced a new partnership with one of the best e-sport teams in the world, Astralis. The sponsorship includes a unique design collaboration of the first ever performance optimised e-sport jersey, a wide range of activation initiatives and a merchandise collection co-designed by JACK & JONES and Astralis.

JACK & JONES will be the official clothing partner of Astralis with exclusive rights to communicate and supply clothing that enhances the players’ look and performance. The collaboration between the two is based on shared values and new, unexplored business opportunities. Henning Nielsen, JACK & JONES explains:

“We are truly impressed by Astralis’ professionalism and strong performance, as well as their dedication – those are exactly the values JACK & JONES believe in. Partnering up with Astralis to create and present something new and unique to the e-sports scene is a natural expansion and continuance of a strong company history within collaborations. Besides an obvious value match, we share the approach to always strive to be the best within our game, and the creation of a new player’s jersey and performance uniform with the unique requirements in e-sports is a perfect example of just that.”

Jordi Roig, CCO of RFRSH Entertainment who is responsible for Astralis’ partnerships, is very pleased with the partnership:

“Astralis is all about constantly improving, finding the edge and optimizing their performance through professionalism, dedication, practice and a healthy lifestyle. One of the areas, where e-sports has yet to develop is the clothing and the gear the teams play and practice in. Like we have done in other areas of performance optimisation, we have been looking to find a partner with the expertise and desire to design and produce a new jersey/uniform and training line especially for e-sports based upon the demands and wishes of the players and we have found that in JACK & JONES. On top of a shared desire to win, through their position as Europe’s leading producers of menswear and -fashion with a vast range of styles and designs, JACK & JONES is also the perfect match for the Astralis players, who all have very different styles, both in the game and outside.”

By Astralis and JACK & JONES teaming up, Astralis becomes part of JACK & JONES’ sponsorship portfolio – including renowned sports professionals such as F1 driver Kevin Magnussen, and Premier League goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel.

“In JACK & JONES we believe in supporting performance driven teams and individuals – it’s our company culture. The e-sport industry is experiencing tremendous growth, not only in terms of active players and fan communities, but also as an entertainment product. Therefore, we see a great opportunity to become part of this development.” Henning Nielsen continues.

E-sport is expected to reach 500 million fans by 2020 and will thereby outgrow basketball´s 400 mill fans by 2018. The audience is found mainly in millennials and generation Z’s.

“Besides our shared brand values, we also have a great match in our target audiences. We continuously strive to engage and interact with our consumers in new and innovative ways. By teaming up with Astralis we know that we will meet the interest of our consumer.  Both JACK & JONES and Astralis have many loyal fans and consumers and with our cooperation we see lots of opportunities to cater for their needs and give them something back.” Henning Nielsen elaborates.

JACK & JONES and Astralis will be working closely together on many different on-and offline initiatives, including fan hangouts, Meet n’ greets, SoMe activities, competitions, merchandise collections and a unique design collaboration.

“Our brand promise is to make our consumer proud, secure and satisfied – and by teaming up with Astralis we aim to keep that promise,” Henning Nielsen ends.

The merchandise collection and the first ever e-sport jersey will be presented at an exclusive fan event in connection with BLAST Pro Series in Copenhagen in November 2017, where fans will be invited to meet the players and be the first to get the unique shirt, co-designed by JACK & JONES and the Astralis players.

BESTSELLER COMMUNICATION

+45 99 42 16 62 / communications@bestseller.com

SOURCE: BESTSELLER

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New World Blenheim celebrates its Little Garden campaign with newly revamped gardens designed by Xanthe White

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Already one of the most beautiful parts of the country – Blenheim now has some new and improved gardens thanks to some hard work from locals.

“We wanted to go all out to celebrate this year’s Little Garden campaign,” says Melanie Shore, owner-operator of New World Blenheim, “so on Tuesday [September 12], with the help of renowned garden designer Xanthe White and a swarm of our store team members, we’ve revamped the supermarket gardens to showcase what our customers’ gardens will look like once they’ve grown all the Little Garden seedlings they earn as part of the promotion.

“We’ve also installed two Leafcutter Beehouses complete with leafcutter bees. The bees are non-swarming and do not sting, but they are one of the most prolific pollinators in Nature. They’ll be working hard, once they hatch in summer, to keep our gardens and our neighbours’ lush and productive.”

The supermarket has also donated a Beehouse, Bumblebee Nesting Box and seedlings to local school Witherlea School. Shore says, “Our children attend this amazing school which has a very well developed environmental programme encouraging young ones to understand where their food comes from and how they can protect and improve their surroundings. We were delighted to be able to gift the school some new tools and plants they can use to create even more incredible gardens.”

Principal Murray Hewson says, “We have an active Enviro Group made up of Year 5 and 6 students who work so hard to do the right thing alongside one of our teachers Sarah Jane Knowles. Being part of this project is a great way to reward them for their labours on less glamorous tasks like composting and recycling!”

A key element of Little Garden is a huge education programme delivered through primary schools up and down the country by the Ministry of Done. Witherlea School, along with hundreds of other schools, will receive a tray of seedling pots, a Leafcutter Bee House and Bumble Bee Nesting Box made in Timaru by Creative Woodcraft. Each Leafcutter Bee house comes with a supply of cocoons for school children to look after. The bees will then return the favour by pollinating school gardens.

There are 23 seedlings up for grabs in the New World Little Garden campaign; in store until Sunday 22 October, 2017.

SOURCE: FOODSTUFFS NEW ZEALAND

Foodstuffs Communications Team Phone: 0800 376 3342

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NEW ZEALAND: New World announces new effort to help reduce pollution

NEW ZEALAND: New World announces new effort to help reduce pollution

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — New World supermarkets are giving customers the opportunity to vote on whether to keep plastic bags free or bring in a five or 10 cent charge for each plastic bag they use at the checkout – in a concerted effort to reduce pollution.

If customers vote to pay for bags, New World will donate the proceeds from the bag charge to a variety of community and environmental causes including SEACLEANERS, who work to remove rubbish from waterways around New Zealand.

Steve Anderson, Managing Director Foodstuffs New Zealand says, “We have been working on a wide variety of environmental initiatives for years now, but the one issue that seems to really energise our customers is the topic of plastic shopping bags.  We believe the best way forward is to work with our customers and ask them what they want for the future.  The majority decision in BAGVOTE will rule – but regardless of the outcome, we’ll continue to work on reducing plastic bag use, providing more reusable bag options and increasing soft plastics recycling.”

New World customers can submit a vote online at www.bagvote.co.nz from midday 14 September through to midnight on 8 October 2017.  New World will then publish the results on Tuesday 10 October.

Anderson says, “We believe there is a real appetite for change on this issue.  Our recent ban on plastic microbeads was met with universal support as was the introduction of 100 percent recyclable meat trays. We’re also rolling out electric vehicles across many of our stores and increasing access to soft plastics recycling around the country.”

As further evidence of New World’s commitment to reducing bag usage, North Island owner-operators have also delivered a five cent rebate to customers who bring their own bags for use at the checkout, which has resulted in up to a 20 percent drop in plastic bag usage since it was implemented in January 2016.  The rebate will continue regardless of the BAGVOTE outcome.

SEACLEANERS has been invited to advise the New World team on more ways to protect the environment.

“SEACLEANERS is an inspiring team with a powerful mission – to remove rubbish from our seas, harbours and oceans.  Since 2002 their team of volunteers has removed 40 million pieces of rubbish from the waters around New Zealand. A great outcome – but shocking to know that so much rubbish is in our oceans,” Anderson says.

SEACLEANERS is delighted to support New World’s campaign to promote awareness about reducing the use of plastic bags.  “Every day we see the effect of improper use and disposal of plastic bags in our waterways,” says Captain Hayden Smith, who was voted Local Hero 2017 and is recognised internationally for the work he and his team do to clean up our seas.

“When New World asked us to get on board and help promote awareness of the BAGVOTE we were really happy to support them.  We hope that New Zealanders make the simple change to using more cloth reusable bags, and accept a charge for plastic bags if they absolutely need one.”

For more information on the New World Plastic Bag Vote head to www.bagvote.co.nz.

SOURCE: FOODSTUFFS NEW ZEALAND

Foodstuffs Communications Team Phone: 0800 376 3342

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PHILIPPINES: SM Prime Holdings opens its first premier mall in Palawan — SM City Puerto Princesa

PHILIPPINES: SM Prime Holdings opens its first premier mall in Palawan — SM City Puerto Princesa

Pasay City, Philippines, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property companies in Southeast Asia, continues to expand in the provincial cities of the Philippines as it opens its first premier mall in the largest province in the country, SM City Puerto Princesa in Palawan, on September 15, Friday. This new mall will add 54,000 square meters (sqm) in gross floor area (GFA), bringing the company’s total retail space in the Philippines to 7.9 million sqm.

Built in one of the fastest growing cities in the country, SM City Puerto Princesa is strategically located at the heart of Puerto Princesa City. Its unique identity topped with lush landscaping is positioned to conform to its resort-style complex.

“We take pride in opening the 64th mall of SM Prime in one of the most sought-after island destinations in the world. We expect SM City Puerto Princesa to add new dynamics and opportunities to the thriving province of Palawan highlighted by SM’s pursuit of new and unique malling experience,” SM Prime President Jeffrey C. Lim said.

Set to open with 80% of space lease-awarded, SM City Puerto Princesa will have three-level retail and dining floors that will house around 180 favored food and retail shops including The SM Store, SM Supermarket, BDO, Sports Central, Surplus Shop, Cyberzone, Watsons, SM Appliance, Ace Hardware, a traveler’s lounge and other homegrown brands.

Aside from that, Palaweño moviegoers will now have a more satisfying and exciting cinema experience with SM City Puerto Princesa’s three 158-seater SM Digital Cinema, and two 48-seater Director’s Club Cinema.

Designed to complement the tropical vibe of the island, SM City Puerto Princesa is set to be a cost-efficient and energy saving building, in line with SM Prime’s commitment on sustainable future and disaster risk reduction.

This year, SM Prime has already launched SM CDO Downtown Premier in Cagayan de Oro, S Maison at Conrad Manila in Pasay City and SM Cherry Antipolo in Rizal; and still scheduled to open is SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown in Cagayan Valley.

SM Prime remains committed to its role as a catalyst for economic growth, delivering innovative and sustainable lifestyle cities, thereby enriching the quality of life of millions of people.

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For further information, please contact:

Alexander Pomento
Vice President, Investor Relations
SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
Tel. no.: +632 862 7940
SOURCE: SM Investments Corporation
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5th Philippine Trust Index: SM emerged as the top trusted and most popular brand

Pasay City, Philippines, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM has emerged as the top trusted and most popular brand in the country based on the 5th Philippine Trust Index by the EON Group.

The PTI is EON’s multi-awarded proprietary research that looks into the levels and drivers of trust among Filipinos.

Based on a poll of 1200 Filipinos aged 18 and above from March to April 2017, SM ranked first among ten companies as the most popular and most trusted among the general and informed public. BDO Unibank, Inc. was also cited among the top 10 most popular and most trusted brands.

In a separate result, the study showed that Filipinos trust brands that they come in contact most often, whether as employees or as customers. Most of these trusted brands fall under the manufacturing and retail sectors, followed by restaurants and fast food chains.

Among this larger pool surveyed is a sample of 600 Filipinos deemed the informed public or Filipinos at least 25 years old with at least 3 years of tertiary education and who tune in to the news at least twice a week.

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About EON
The EON Group is a fully integrated communications agency focused on four practice areas—Corporate and Marketing public relations, reputation management and public affairs, creative technology and experiential marketing.

For more about EON, click here: eon.com.ph

About SM Investments Corporation
SM Investments Corporation is a leading Philippine company that is invested in market leading businesses in retail, banking and property. It also invests in ventures that can capture high growth opportunities in the emerging Philippine economy. It looks for market leaders or those with potential to become leaders in their chosen sectors that offer synergies and attractive returns and cashflows.

SM’s retail operations are the country’s largest and most diversified with its food, non-food and specialty retail stores. SM’s property arm, SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is the largest integrated property developer in the Philippines with interests in malls, residences, offices, hotels and convention centers as well as tourism-related property developments. SM’s interests in banking are in BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO), the country’s largest bank and China Banking Corporation (China Bank), the 7th largest bank.

For more about SM, click here: www.sminvestments.com

SOURCE: SM Investments Corporation

For further inquiries, please contact:

Ms. Corazon P. Guidote
Senior Vice President for Investor Relations
SM Investments Corporation
Tel. No. (632) 857-0117
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DICK’S Sporting Goods/Foundation provide clothing, footwear and monetary support to communities impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

Donations of clothing, footwear, supplies and monetary support to aide short-term emergency requests and long-term disaster recovery efforts

PITTSBURGH, PA, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) along with The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation today announced a $5.5 million commitment to support communities impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The short-term emergency requests and long-term recovery support ranges from monetary donations, to equipment and apparel and other much needed supplies distributed in partnership with The American Red Cross and local authorities.

“Our heart goes out to all impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma,” said Lauren Hobart, President, DICK’S Sporting Goods and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation. “We are committed to helping our valued customers and Associates begin to rebuild. Together with our Foundation, we are working closely with local and national organizations to maximize our support for both the immediate and long-term recovery of those in need.”

DICK’S is donating $3.5 million worth of clothing and footwear to those in need through its partnership with The American Red Cross.DICK’S is also helping to minimize the risk of lost wages and assisting Associates with getting back on their feet. Additionally, DICK’S and The DICK’S Foundation will donate $2 million to rebuild and refurbish youth sports programs and facilities across the Gulf Coast, Florida and other states impacted by the Hurricanes.

As part of this commitment, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation has established a $1 million Sports Matter relief fund on DonorsChoose.org, in which eligible schools will be able to receive up to $25,000 in funding for their sports programs. An additional $1 million from DICK’S Community Marketing efforts will provide support to impacted community youth sports leagues, teams and organizations as they begin to rebuild.

 

About DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Founded in 1948, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. is a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. As of July 29, 2017, the Company operated more than 700 DICK’S Sporting Goods locations across the United States, serving and inspiring athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through a blend of dedicated associates, in-store services and unique specialty shop-in-shops dedicated to Team Sports, Athletic Apparel, Golf, Lodge/Outdoor, Fitness and Footwear. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, DICK’S also owns and operates Golf Galaxy and Field & Stream specialty stores, as well as DICK’S Team Sports HQ, an all-in-one youth sports digital platform offering free league management services, mobile apps for scheduling, communications and live scorekeeping, custom uniforms and FanWear and access to donations and sponsorships. DICK’S offers its products through a content-rich eCommerce platform that is integrated with its store network and provides customers with the convenience and expertise of a 24-hour storefront.  For more information, visit the Press Room or Investor Relations pages at dicks.com.

About The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation
The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with a mission to inspire and enable sports participation. It was created by DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. as a private corporate foundation to support DICK’S charitable and philanthropic activities.

 SOURCE: DICK’S Sporting Good

Contact: DICK’S Sporting Goods – press@dcsg.com

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UK: Co-op opens its newest food store in Rockfield Road, Monmouth

MANCHESTER, UK, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op has served-up its newest food store this week (Thursday, 14 September) in Rockfield Road, Monmouth, following a £550,000 investment creating 15 jobs.

Children from Overmonnow Primary School and County Councillor Jamie Treharne were among the guests of honour, helping to launch the store for the community.

The new store – which marks a return to the community for the Co-op – brings a funding boost to local community groups through its Membership scheme – Members receive a 5% reward on the purchase of own-branded products and services, with a further 1% benefitting local good causes.

Good causes initially benefitting include: Monmouth Comprehensive School Boat Club – which is raising funds for a new boat for pupils to compete at the National Championships; Usk in Bloom – which is raising money to sow more wildflowers to attract pollinators and, Abbeyfield Usk – which is in need of exercise equipment and arts and crafts supplies to support residents’ health and well-being.

The Co-op has an in-store bakery alongside its focus on fresh, healthy food, meal ideas and award winning wines.

Steven Beddoes, Store Manager, said:

“We are delighted to have made such a significant investment in Monmouth, we have received great feedback about the Co-opreturning to the area – it is an exciting time for the whole team to be involved in the opening of the Co-op’s newest food store. Our ambition is to establish the store as a local hub, a real asset for the community.”

Erin O’Mahony, Area Manager for the Co-op, added:

“The Co-op is moving forward with a clear purpose and momentum. We are also giving back to the community – our members can make a difference locally, simply by swiping their membership card when they shop with us they raise much needed funding for organisations in the area who contribute to improving local life.”

Further information about the benefits of Co-op membership and its Local Community Fund is available by visiting: http://www.coop.co.uk/membership/

There are offers and promotions in and around the store to mark its launch.

And, students in Monmouth holding the NUS extra card receive a 10% discount off their groceries.

Media Contact

Andrew Torr
Co-op Press Office
M: 07702 505 551
E: andrew.torr@coop.co.uk

SOURCE: Co-operative Group Limited

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Co-op launches new Scottish Salmon Farming Group as part of its commitment to sell responsibly sourced fresh fish

MANCHESTER, UK, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading convenience retailer, the Co-op, has launched a new Scottish Salmon Farming Group as part of its commitment to selling responsibly sourced fresh fish.

The group will bring together stakeholders right across the supply chain, including key suppliers and long-standing processor, Farne Salmon and Trout Ltd.

It will enable the Co-op to build more strategic, long-term relationships with its Scottish suppliers whilst also focusing on best practice and performance, in support of its new Salmon farming standard.

Launching at a time when Co-op’s salmon sales volumes are up 22% year on year, the group will also look to invest in sector research to help future proof the industry and also aims to work more closely with local communities in the Scottish mainland and islands where Scottish salmon is farmed.

As with other Co-op farming groups, suppliers will be invited to work towards a bronze, silver and gold pillar system, with a sharp focus on fish welfare and environmental impacts.

The news comes during Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight, in which Scots indulge in a two-week celebration of Scotland’s produce, and the people who grow, make, cook and sell it. It also follows the Co-op’s recent pledge to source only 100% fresh own-brand British meat.

Aisla Jones, the Co-op’s fish sustainability manager, said:

“We’re proud to sell 100% fresh farmed Scottish salmon in our stores, and at a time when consumer demand is rising now is the perfect time to launch this new Scottish Salmon Farming Group.

“It will build on our already-strong sustainability credentials and will allow us to mirror the success we’ve seen across other Co-opfarming groups, by enhancing and cementing our existing supplier relationships. We also want to make a positive impact within the Scottish communities that produce our world-class salmon and help future-proof the industry for generations to come.”

Dale Hill, Farne Salmon’s Head of Aquaculture and Quality, added:

“It’s great to see the salmon sector in such growth and we’re delighted that the Co-op is investing further in the suppliers it works with and also the communities that they sit within.”

The Co-op has rigorous policies in place to monitor the fish it sources and has been a member of the Sustainable Seafood Coalition (SSC) since 2011. All sourcing and labelling of Co-operative own-brand products meets the SSC codes of conduct. The Co-op also works with the Sustainable Fishers Partnership (SFP) and is committed to continuously improving seafood sustainability.

Media Contact

Aimi McNeill
Press and Media Manager
T: 0161 6924286
M: 07739 657585
aimi.mcneill@co-operative.coop
coop.co.uk

SOURCE: Co-operative Group Limited

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ENGLAND: Co-op to create more than 30 jobs for its two new food stores in Leicester

MANCHESTER, UK, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — A £1.2M investment in Leicester will see the Co-op serve-up two new food stores in the space of two weeks, creating more than 30 jobs.

A store in Whetstone launches on Thursday, 21st September, while a new store in London Road, Leicester, which reactivates and brings back to life the derelict former Gables Hotel site, opens on Thursday, 5 October.

Both stores will deliver a funding boost for local good causes through its Membership scheme – Members receive a 5% reward on the purchase of own-branded products and services, with a further 1% benefitting local good causes.

Good causes initially benefiting include: The Cosby Community Library; the 445th Project Adventure – which is raising funds for new camping kit; and the Cosby Community Playgroup.

The stores will offer customer car parking and a Costa coffee dispenser alongside a focus on fresh, healthy foods, award winning wines, hot food, meal ideas and essentials.

Simon Taylor, Area Manager, said:

“The Co-op is moving forward with real purpose and momentum and is delighted to have made such a significant investment in Leicester – we look forward to welcoming Members and customers into their new Co-op and serving these communities.

“Our ambition is to establish our stores as a local hub, a real asset for the community. We also want shoppers to know that they can become a co-owner and Member of their Co-op. As a community retailer and a co-operative we give back to our communities, and our Members can make a difference every time they shop with us. Simply by swiping their membership card when they shop with us Members will raise much needed funding for organisations locally who contribute to improving local life.”

The Co-op opened more than 100 new stores UK-wide last year, and has ambitions to open a similar amount this year and in subsequent years.

Further information about the benefits of Co-op Membership and, its Local Community Fund, is available by visiting: http://www.coop.co.uk/membership/

Media Contact

Andrew Torr
Co-op Press Office
M: 07702 505 551
E: andrew.torr@coop.co.uk

SOURCE: Co-operative Group Limited

 

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Bidfood en Albert Heijn gaan samen de klein- en grootschalige zorg bedienen

Bidfood en Albert Heijn gaan samen de klein- en grootschalige zorg bedienen

Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vanaf deze herfst gaan Bidfood (voorheen Deli XL) en Albert Heijn gezamenlijk de klein- en grootschalige zorg bedienen. Bidfood behoudt haar focus op grootverbruik en de professionele zorgkeuken, terwijl Albert Heijn zich gaat richten op kleinschalige woongroepen.

De samenwerking is een logisch gevolg van de ambities van Bidfood en Albert Heijn, gecombineerd met de wensen in de zorgmarkt. “Veel zorgorganisaties hebben behoefte aan een leverancier die hun professionele keuken bedient. Tegelijkertijd zien wij een groeiende behoefte aan een goede invulling voor kleinschalig wonen” vertelt Selma Postma, verantwoordelijk voor de e-commerce activiteiten van Albert Heijn.

Het beste van twee werelden
Door de krachten te bundelen kunnen Bidfood en AH samen de volledige breedte van de zorgmarkt optimaal bedienen. “Elke partij heeft zijn specialiteiten. Albert Heijn is sterk in retail, Bidfood in grootverbruik. Onze klanten krijgen het beste van twee werelden,” zegt Dick Slootweg, algemeen directeur bij Bidfood. “Bidfood is een sterke en innovatieve partner voor grootschalige, professionele keukens en restaurants in de zorg”, vult Postma aan. “Voor kleinschalig gebruik hebben wij alles in huis. Klanten kunnen kiezen uit een assortiment van 30.000 producten: van vertrouwde supermarktproducten tot assortiment dat specifiek bestemd is voor de zorg.” Door het fijnmazige logistieke netwerk van AH, is de retailer perfect in staat de kleinere bestellingen af te leveren op het moment dat het de klant uitkomt, terwijl Bidfood de grotere bulk voor haar rekening neemt.

Samen naar betere zorg
De samenwerking sluit aan op de visies van beide partijen. Slootweg: “Sinds maart 2017 benadert Bidfood de zorgmarkt met de nieuwe propositie ‘Samen naar betere zorg’. Want alleen ga je misschien sneller, samen kom je verder. Om de zorg beter van dienst te zijn, gingen wij daarom op zoek naar een vooruitstrevende partner die niet onbekend is met de zorg en landelijke dekking heeft. Dat gaat allemaal op voor Albert Heijn.” Postma vervolgt: “Alle ingrediënten voor een beter leven voor iedereen, dat is onze missie. En daar hoort ook de zorg bij.”

SOURCE: Albert Heijn

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Albert Heijn introduceert intelligent boodschappenlijstje op ah.nl

Albert Heijn introduceert intelligent boodschappenlijstje op ah.nl

Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nog sneller online boodschappen doen

  • Albert Heijn start met persoonlijke boodschappenlijstjes voor online boodschappen doen
  • Voorspellingen zijn gebaseerd op eerder aankoopgedrag
  • Klanten controleren hun lijst en kunnen eenvoudig producten wegstrepen of toevoegen

Voor veel klanten is online boodschappen doen een uitkomst: je kunt 24/7 boodschappen doen op ah.nl en je boodschappen thuis laten bezorgen of ophalen bij een Pick Up Point. Alleen het maken van een online boodschappenlijstje kan soms een klus zijn, zeker als je bedenkt dat de gemiddelde online bestelling uit 70 producten bestaat.

Om meer snelheid en gemak te bieden gaat Albert Heijn – als de klant dat wil – persoonlijke boodschappenlijstjes maken. Deze worden met behulp van machine learning samengesteld op basis van wat klanten kopen en hoe vaak. Appels kunnen bijvoorbeeld elke week op het lijstje staan, terwijl vuilniszakken misschien maar eens in de maand gekocht worden. Het enige dat klanten hoeven te doen, is hun boodschappenlijstje te controleren en eventueel producten wegstrepen of toevoegen.

Na een uitgebreide testfase waarin meer dan 2.000 klanten het intelligente boodschappenlijstje hebben getest, nodigt Albert Heijn nu 65.000 klanten met een geregistreerde bonuskaart uit om van deze service gebruik te maken. Het gaat hierbij om klanten die al regelmatig online boodschappen doen. In 2018 wil Albert Heijn iedereen met een geregistreerde bonuskaart op elk moment met een relevant boodschappenlijstje bedienen, in de winkel, in de app en online.

SOURCE: Albert Heijn

Vertegenwoordigers van de media kunnen contact opnemen met een van de woordvoerders via telefoonnummer: 088-6592020, via e-mail: pers@ah.nl of via twitter @AlbertHeijnPers

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PetSmart Charities announces initial commitment of $1 million to support pets and pet families affected by Hurricane Irma

Combined total of $3 million in funding support to animal welfare organizations and nonprofits working to help pets in need following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma; PetSmart allows U.S. shoppers to donate funds directly to hurricane recovery efforts

PHOENIX, AZ, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart Charities, the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, today announced an initial commitment of $1 million in grants to support animal welfare organizations working on the front lines to help pets and pet families in need in the areas affected by Hurricane Irma. With this commitment, the organization has pledged a combined $3 million in funding for the rescue, relief and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. 

To help its nonprofit partner champion these efforts, and in response to shoppers in its stores asking for ways to help, PetSmart®, the nation’s largest pet retailer, has set up a dedicated financial donation system at checkout in all of its U.S.-based stores where shoppers can easily donate directly to pets and people impacted by natural disasters in increments of $1, $2, $5 or $10. In addition to this fundraising effort, customers may give to PetSmart Charities every day, year-round through the PIN pads at checkout registers inside all PetSmart stores to support the organization’s mission to connect pets and people in need. PetSmart Charities contributes more than 92 cents of every dollar donated directly to pets and pet families who need it most.

PetSmart Charities remains in close contact with animal welfare organizations within the affected regions to closely assess their specific needs during this crisis. The nonprofit said it recognizes that recovery efforts will take time and, as a partner to local animal welfare groups, it is committed to providing the necessary assistance and support for months to come.

“Once a natural disaster strikes, our local animal welfare partners work hard to rescue homeless or displaced pets left behind. This is just the first of many stages of emergency relief,” said David Haworth, DVM, Ph.D., president of PetSmart Charities. “Once the initial rescue stage has been completed, there is still work to be done to help those pets recover, reunite them with their pet parents, and if not, help them find loving forever homes. Because we know the recovery can take time and we want to ensure that local organizations can adequately assess the needs of local pets and pet families in need, nonprofits may apply for emergency relief funding up to six months following a natural disaster.”

Support on the Ground:
As Hurricane Irma moves through the region, local animal welfare organizations in the Southeastern U.S. and Puerto Rico will continue working to deliver immediate assistance to pets and pet families in need. PetSmart Charities has provided nearly $250,000 in grants and supplies thus far. Notably, Atlanta Humane Society has received about $35,000 in grants and pet supplies to support the organization as it prepares to take in nearly 1,000 displaced pets this week alone.

Ongoing In-Kind Donations of Pet Food and Supplies:
In addition to providing funds, and continuing to assess the funding needs going forward, PetSmart Charities is coordinating deliveries of pet food and supplies to organizations working in the trenches. Prior to Hurricane Irma, the nonprofit delivered three truckloads of pet food donated through PetSmart’s philanthropic Buy A Bag, Give A Meal* program and coordinated the delivery of 2,500 crates to be used for rescue efforts in the affected areas.

Supporting Animal Welfare Organizations on the Ground:
If you are with an animal welfare organization spearheading rescue, relief and recovery efforts for those affected by Hurricane Irma, please visit www.petsmartcharities.org/pro to apply for an emergency relief grant from PetSmart Charities.

How You Can Support PetSmart Charities’ Emergency Relief Efforts:
If you would like to support PetSmart Charities’ emergency relief efforts, like those underway in Florida, please consider making a donation at the PIN pads located at the cash registers of every PetSmart store or online at www.petsmartcharities.org/donate.

For more information on PetSmart Charities, please visit www.PetSmartCharities.org.

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*Ends 12/31/17.  5 oz. dog food, 1.5 oz. cat food donated to PetSmart Charities to feed dogs and cats in need.  See details at petsmart.com/giveameal.  The actual number of meals donated is based on dog and cat food bags sold.  The meal donation estimate is based on historic sales for similar time periods. No guaranteed amount. Rescue Bank and Feeding America will help distribute a large portion of the pet food donation in the U.S., while four large animal welfare agencies will distribute it in Canada.

About PetSmart Charities®
PetSmart Charities, Inc. is a nonprofit animal welfare organization with a mission to find lifelong, loving homes for all pets by supporting programs and thought leadership that bring people and pets together. In addition to finding homes for almost 500,000 shelter pets each year through its in-store adoption program in all PetSmart stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, PetSmart Charities provides funding to non-profits aligned with its mission through four key areas of grant support: Preventing Pet Homelessness; Helping Shelter Pets Thrive; Supporting the Bond Between People and Pets; and Emergency Relief and Disaster Support. Each year, millions of generous PetSmart shoppers help pets in need by donating to PetSmart Charities using the pin pads at checkout registers inside PetSmart stores.  In turn, PetSmart Charities efficiently uses 92 cents of every dollar donated and has become the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, donating about $300 million to date. PetSmart Charities, a 501(c)(3) organization, has received the Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator, an independent organization that reports on the effectiveness, accountability and transparency of nonprofits, for the past 14 years in a row – placing it among the top one percent of charities rated by this organization. To learn more visit www.petsmartcharities.org.

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PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend, Sept. 15-17

Local animal welfare organizations to bring thousands of pets in need into PetSmart stores for National Adoption Weekend, Sept. 15-17

PHOENIX, AZ, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — This weekend, prospective pet parents are invited to adopt a four-legged family member during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend at PetSmart’s 1,500-plus stores across North America. Local animal welfare organizations working to help pets in need in their communities will bring homeless pets — ranging from dogs and cats to birds and guinea pigs — into PetSmart stores, in hopes of finding them a lifelong, loving forever home.

The National Adoption Weekend events – held four times a year at PetSmart stores — are hosted in collaboration with PetSmart Charities’ more than 3,500 local animal welfare partners. While called PetSmart Charities National Adoption “Weekend,” the adoption efforts span the week with the majority of the pets adopted between Friday and Sunday when many stores host large parking lot tent-events with their local adoption partners to connect adoptable pets with potential forever families. PetSmart and PetSmart Charities said they expect as many as 20,000 pets to be adopted across the adoption event.

Pet adoption is an important part of PetSmart Charities’ mission to end pet homelessness and connect people and pets. By adopting a pet, pet parents are able to experience first-hand how a pet can enhance the quality of life for themselves and every family member.

“During our National Adoption Weekend and through the valued partnership with PetSmart and our more than 3,500 local adoption partners, we are able to connect displaced or homeless pets in need with families who are looking to open their hearts and homes to a new four-legged family member,” said David Haworth, DVM, Ph.D., president of PetSmart Charities. “By welcoming a pet into their home, pet parents will have the opportunity to experience the power of pets and the positive impact that they bring to every family member. The unconditional love and support that a pet can offer in a lifetime is truly remarkable and unlike any other.”

Adoptions also happen every day at PetSmart stores, where local community-based animal welfare partners are invited into stores to hold adoption events whenever needed. Two out of every 10 pet adoptions in North America are facilitated through PetSmart and PetSmart Charities’ in-store adoption programs. To date, these events have helped PetSmart and PetSmart Charities find forever families for more than 7.6 million pets since 1994.

National Adoption Weekend Details:
Date: Fri., Sept. 15 – Sun., Sept. 17, 2017
Time: Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Nearly every PetSmart across North America. Visit www.petsmart.com or www.petsmart.ca to find a store near you.

PetSmart Offers a Free Gift to Those Who Adopt:

As a gift to those that adopt and save a life, regardless of whether the pet was adopted at PetSmart, at a shelter or even another pet stores, PetSmart offers a free Adoption Kit* that provides important content on how to integrate a new pet into the family and adds true value – more than $450 in free items and discounts on pet essentials and services. Included are coupons for a free bag of dog or cat food from Simply Nourish™, Authority® or Good Natured™, a complimentary private training session with an accredited trainer, a free Doggie Day Camp session and a free overnight boarding stay, as well as half-off on a grooming service. Also included are savings on all the essentials for a new pet including beds, crates, gates, brushes, feeding bowls, collars, leashes, toys and treats, as well as solutions like pet calming products and stain and odor remedies for any mishaps that may occur.
*Adoption papers required.

About PetSmart®
PetSmart, Inc. is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. At PetSmart, we love pets, and we believe pets make us better people. Every day with every connection, PetSmart’s passionate associates help bring pet parents closer to their pets so they, together, can live more fulfilled lives. This vision impacts everything we do for our customers, the way we support our associates and how we give back to our communities. We employ approximately 55,000 associates, operate more than 1,500 pet stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as more than 200 in-store PetSmart® PetsHotel® dog and cat boarding facilities. PetSmart provides a broad range of competitively priced pet food and products, as well as pet-focused services such as dog training, pet grooming, pet boarding, PetSmart® Doggie Day Camp® and pet adoption. PetSmart, together with non-profits PetSmart Charities® and PetSmart Charities™ of Canada, invite more than 3,500 animal welfare organizations to bring adoptable pets into stores so they have the best chance possible of finding a forever home. Through this in-store adoption program and other signature events, PetSmart has facilitated more than 7.6 million adoptions – more than any other brick-and-mortar organization. The company’s portfolio of digital resources for pet parents includes PetSmart.com, OnlyNaturalPet.com, petMD.com, Pawculture.com, AllPaws, an online pet adoption platform that helps potential pet parents find the perfect pet to adopt based on their home, family and lifestyle, as well as BlogPaws, the world’s first pet blogger and influencer network. Through these digital platforms, PetSmart offers the most comprehensive online pet supplies and pet care information in the U.S. In celebration of its 30th anniversary, PetSmart launched its Buy a Bag, Give a Meal™ program in March 2017. For every bag of cat or dog food purchased March 1 – Dec. 31, 2017, PetSmart will donate a meal to pets in need and expects to donate more than 60 million meals in 2017**. In May 2017, PetSmart acquired Chewy.com, a leading online retailer of pet food and products in the U.S., which operates as an independent subsidiary.

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**Ends 12/31/17. 5 oz. dog food, 1.5 oz. cat food donated to PetSmart Charities to feed dogs and cats in need. See details at petsmart.com/giveameal. The actual number of meals donated is based on dog and cat food bags sold. The meal donation estimate is based on historic sales for similar time periods. No guaranteed amount. Rescue Bank and Feeding America will help distribute a large portion of the pet food donation in the U.S., while four large animal welfare agencies will distribute it in Canada.

About PetSmart Charities®
PetSmart Charities, Inc. is a nonprofit animal welfare organization with a mission to find lifelong, loving homes for all pets by supporting programs and thought leadership that bring people and pets together. In addition to finding homes for almost 500,000 shelter pets each year through its in-store adoption program in all PetSmart stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, PetSmart Charities provides funding to non-profits aligned with its mission through four key areas of grant support: Preventing Pet Homelessness; Helping Shelter Pets Thrive; Supporting the Bond Between People and Pets; and Emergency Relief and Disaster Support. Each year, millions of generous PetSmart shoppers help pets in need by donating to PetSmart Charities using the pin pads at checkout registers inside PetSmart stores. In turn, PetSmart Charities efficiently uses 90 cents of every dollar donated and has become the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, donating about $300 million to date. PetSmart Charities, a 501(c)(3) organization, has received the Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator, an independent organization that reports on the effectiveness, accountability and transparency of nonprofits, for the past 14 years in a row – placing it among the top one percent of charities rated by this organization. To learn more visit www.petsmartcharities.org.

Follow PetSmart Charities on Twitter: @PetSmartChariTs
Find PetSmart Charities on Facebook: Facebook.com/PetSmartCharities
See PetSmart Charities on YouTube: YouTube.com/PetSmartCharitiesInc

Contacts:
PetSmart Media Line:
623-587-2177