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Transguard becomes a certified Diebold Nixdorf solutions service provider across the UAE

Transguard becomes a certified Diebold Nixdorf solutions service provider across the UAE

Partnership further enables banks in the UAE to maximize operational efficiency, increase network availability and elevate consumer experiences

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2017-Oct-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Transguard Group and Diebold Nixdorf today announced a strategic partnership to provide financial institutions and retailers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with best-in-class services and technology. Transguard Group, a leading UAE business support and outsourcing provider, is now a certified Diebold Nixdorf solutions service provider across the UAE. This partnership will enable Transguard to provide authorized maintenance services to a majority of financial institutions across the UAE. As financial and retail markets converge and expand, the synergies created from the partnership successfully respond to consumers’ needs for convenient, secure and seamless transaction experiences.

“Our partnership with Diebold Nixdorf further accelerates our mission to deliver total business support solutions and to enable our customers to focus on their core business,” said Dr. Abdulla Al Hashimi, Chief Executive Officer, Transguard Group. “Together, we will be able to provide our customers with optimum convenience for their networks, ensure availability and enhance efficiency with a single point of contact from cash-in-transit (CIT) and maintenance services, to managed services. We are confident that the feedback from our customers will be very positive”.

Transguard Group currently services more than 90 percent of the ATM network in the country, with more than 1,400 field engineers. As part of the partnership, Transguard Group will provide 24/7 maintenance across Diebold Nixdorf’s installed base in the UAE. Combined with Transguard’s managed services and the cash-in-transit (CIT) solutions, the new development enables financial institutions to have a single point-of-contact for all their technology and servicing needs. It also enables financial institutions to increase network efficiency and availability, while elevating the end consumer experience.

“Our strategic partnership and collaboration with Transguard Group enables us to further ensure we provide our customers in the UAE with around-the-clock availability,” said Habib Hanna, Diebold Nixdorf managing director, Middle East. “We have a momentous opportunity to expand our innovation capabilities to manage and shape the convergence of physical and digital platforms. This partnership is a testament to Diebold Nixdorf’s promise to service customers seamlessly, securely and with industry-leading quality.”

About Transguard Group
The UAE-based Transguard Group, an Emirates Group and Al Hail Holding company, was established in 2001 and is now the leading business support services provider in the region, with a turnover in excess of AED1.9 billion. The group has diversified significantly and has become an international business support services conglomerate leading in the fields of manpower services, cash facilities management, cash services, security services, integrated facility services. The group has a full-time staff of over 57,000, led by an experienced international management team. For further details, please log on to www.transguardgroup.com

About Diebold Nixdorf
Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated is a world leader in enabling connected commerce for millions of consumers each day across the financial and retail industries. Its software-defined solutions bridge the physical and digital worlds of cash and consumer transactions conveniently, securely and efficiently. As an innovation partner for nearly all of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and a majority of the top 25 global retailers, Diebold Nixdorf delivers unparalleled services and technology that are essential to evolve in an ‘always on’ and changing consumer landscape.

Diebold Nixdorf has a presence in more than 130 countries with approximately 24,000 employees worldwide. The organization maintains corporate offices in North Canton, Ohio, USA and Paderborn, Germany. Visit www.DieboldNixdorf.com for more information.

Contact(s):

Renee Murphy
Media Relations
Email: renee.murphy@dieboldnixdorf.com
Phone: 330-490-5825

SOURCE: Diebold, Incorporated

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Diebold Nixdorf to supply POS systems and software to Decathlon’s first megastore in South Africa

Diebold Nixdorf to supply POS systems and software to Decathlon’s first megastore in South Africa

RFID-enabled inventory system a first for local retail market

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2017-Oct-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf, a world leader in connected commerce, is partnering with Decathlon, a leading sports retailer, to supply point-of-sale (POS) systems and software to its first megastore in South Africa. The new POS systems include both barcode scanners and radio frequency identification (RFID) readers– the first time such a setup has been adopted in South Africa. Products in the megastore are identified with a label that has both a stacked omnidirectional barcode and an embedded RFID tag, making product identification at checkout both easier and faster than traditional systems that only use a barcode reader.

The 2,500 square meter Decathlon Alberton Megastore, located south of Johannesburg, opened its doors to the public on September 2, 2017.

“Decathlon has made significant investments not only in megastores like our latest outlet in Alberton, but also in the technology innovation that drives the efficiency of our business,” said Guglielmo Pecchi, store manager at the Decathlon Alberton Megastore. “Diebold Nixdorf is a strategic part of our retail operation and we are pleased that we can rely on the company to help make our business in South Africa a success.”

Additionally, RFID tagging enables retailers to increase inventory accuracy—decreasing the time it takes to check inventory from one day to approximately one hour. This increased visibility enables Decathlon to identify trends earlier and respond more quickly to demands at a store level.

“Our retail solutions are designed to meet the needs of retailers and consumers alike—bringing together operational efficiencies and consumer convenience to drive the future of connected commerce,” said Jean Christophe Bouche, managing director, Eastern and Southern Africa, Diebold Nixdorf. “Our global partnership with Decathlon is a testament to the quality of our retail systems and software, the efficiency of our services and our efforts to bring the most advanced point-of-sale solutions to the market.”

Diebold Nixdorf has maintained representation in South Africa since 1971. Today, the company operates in the region from its office in Olivedale, Johannesburg, and employs 220 staff serving the needs of customers in both the retail and financial markets.

About Decathlon
Decathlon is a French international sporting goods and services company, an online and local retailer present in more than 30 countries. Decathlon creates and makes its own exclusive sporting products. For more information visit corporate.decathlon.com/en

About Diebold Nixdorf 
Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated is a world leader in enabling connected commerce for millions of consumers each day across the financial and retail industries. Its software-defined solutions bridge the physical and digital worlds of cash and consumer transactions conveniently, securely and efficiently. As an innovation partner for nearly all of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and a majority of the top 25 global retailers, Diebold Nixdorf delivers unparalleled services and technology that are essential to evolve in an ‘always on’ and changing consumer landscape.

Diebold Nixdorf has a presence in more than 130 countries with approximately 24,000 employees worldwide. The organization maintains corporate offices in North Canton, Ohio, USA and Paderborn, Germany. Visit www.DieboldNixdorf.com for more information.

Contact(s):

Renee Murphy
Media Relations
Email: renee.murphy@dieboldnixdorf.com
Phone: 330-490-5825
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Barnes & Noble announces impressive event lineup for the month of October

Fans Can Visit Barnes & Noble and Meet the Celebrities They Love Including Bestselling Authors, Famous Media Personalities, Award-Winning Photographers, and More 

New York, NY, 2017-Oct-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today announced an impressive event lineup for the month of October to head into the holidays in a big way, featuring bestselling authors, famous media personalities, award-winning photographers, and more. Throughout the month of October, fans will have the exciting opportunity to stop by Barnes & Noble and meet the well-known personalities they love including Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, Jimmy Fallon, Tom Hanks, Annie Leibovitz, and many more big names. Customers should visit the Barnes & Noble Store Locator for more details on each event.

Below is a list of some of the major events taking place at Barnes & Noble stores nationwide this October:

Barnes & Noble hosts over 100,000 events annually at its stores across the country. Customers should visit the Barnes & Noble Store Locator for a full list, and stay tuned for the next announcement unveiling the fantastic events lineup for November.

All Contacts

Mary Ellen Keating
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
Barnes & Noble, Inc.
(212) 633-3323
mkeating@bn.com

Alan McNamara
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
Barnes & Noble, Inc.
(212) 633-3379
amcnamara@bn.com

About Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) is the world’s largest bookseller, and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products.  The Company operates 632 Barnes & Noble bookstores in 50 states, and one of the Web’s premier e-commerce sites, BN.com (www.bn.com).  The Nook Digital business offers a lineup of popular NOOK® tablets and eReaders and an expansive collection of digital reading and entertainment content through the NOOK Store®. The NOOK Store features more than 4.5 million digital books in the US (www.nook.com), plus periodicals and comics, and offers the ability to enjoy content across a wide array of popular devices through Free NOOK Reading Apps™ available for Android™, iOS® and Windows®.

General information on Barnes & Noble, Inc. can be obtained by visiting the Company’s corporate website at www.barnesandnobleinc.com.

Barnes & Noble®, Barnes & Noble Booksellers® and Barnes & Noble.com® are trademarks of Barnes & Noble, Inc. or its affiliates. NOOK® and the NOOK logos are trademarks of Nook Digital, LLC or its affiliates.

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SOURCE: Barnes & Noble, Inc.

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REI introduces eight new adventure touring and recreational transit bikes to the 2018 Co-op Cycles brand line-up

  • REI confirms successful growth of its in-house cycling brand
  • Member and employee feedback aids in design inspiration for new bikes

Kent, Washington, 2017-Oct-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Drafting off a successful first year with the introduction of its Co-op Cycles brand, REI, the nation’s largest outdoor co-op, will introduce eight new adventure touring and recreational transit bikes to the 2018 brand line-up. The ADV and CTY lines will debut four new bikes each. Along with the rest of the Co-op Cycles line, the redesigned ADV series, crafted for riders who enjoy longer touring adventures, and the redesigned CTY series, built for around-the-neighborhood and city commuting, were built from the ground up with inspiration and input from the co-op’s most passionate members and employee cyclists.

“We launched Co-op Cycles with a clear purpose – to engage our members and build bikes that reflect how they actually live and ride. It was clear they value simplicity, versatility and reliability, and the team ventured to reflect those values in the design of the initial line,” said Paul Calandrella, REI director of cycle strategy. “The approach is clearly resonating with both our members and employees, and Co-op Cycles has exceeded sales goals well beyond expectations in its first year.”

With design inspiration gleaned from passionate members and employees, Co-op Cycles leans into a “trail-first” approach to focus on mountain (DRT), all-road (ARD), adventure (ADV), pavement (CTY) and youth (REV) bikes along with a related line of apparel.

“The unique way our members integrate the bicycle into their outdoor lives continues to inspire us to go deeper into our mission, and build a more relevant bike for them. Our cooperative design approach helps us to deeply understand their experience and guides our thinking, designs and product decisions,” Calandrella said. “The 2018 lineup is the next great chapter in this adventure.”

CO-OP CYCLES ADVENTURE TOURING BIKES
REI has a long history as a go-to for passionate touring cyclists, who often have specific needs for their bikes and related gear. The new ADV bikes released this year build on that legacy, with the introduction of bikes made for riders looking to take their adventures to the end of the pavement and onto the trail. The bikes can haul gear, carry packs and operate reliably – no matter the surface or distance.

New 2018 Adventure Touring Bikes:

  • ADV 1.1 This bike was designed for fully loaded smooth riding over miles of pavement and mountain passes. It features a double butted chromoly frame, a chromoly fork with 15mm thru-axle dropout, Shimano Deore LX drivetrain with bar-con shifters and 700 x 38 touring tires, cable actuated hydraulic disc brakes and front and rear racks. $1,299.
  • ADV 3.1 This bike was designed for trail touring enthusiasts with a double-butted chromoly steel frame, rugged chromoly fork with 15mm thru-axle dropout, plentiful rack mounts, 20 speed Shimano Deore drivetrain with bar-con shifters, dual piston mechanical disc brakes, and burly puncture-resistant 650 x 50 Xplor MSO tires. $1,199.
  • ADV 3.2 Designed for rugged mileage and trail touring, this bike features a triple butted aluminum frame, a sturdy aluminum fork with 15mm thru-axle dropout, a bevy of rack mounts, a tried and true Shimano Deore XT 20 speed drivetrain with bar-con shifters, TRP Hylex hydraulic disc brakes and puncture-resistant 650 x 50 Xplor MSO tires. $1,699.
  • ADV 4.2 Designed for overland adventurers, this burly off-road touring bike comes equipped with 27.5 x 2.8 tubeless-ready tires, Shimano’s SLX component set, burly front and rear racks, 22 gears, Cane Creek Thudbuster suspension seat post, Jones H-Bar® handlebar, and Magura MT4 hydraulic disc brakes. $1,899.

CO-OP CYCLES CITY TOURING BIKES
Sometimes the trail is just too far away, so Co-op Cycles ventures to support riders whose time outdoors is spent pedaling around their neighborhood, on urban paved paths or along city streets. For fun, fitness or as their transportation alternative, the CTY line is all about a confident, heads-up riding position, versatile carrying capacity and 360-degree visibility.

New 2018 City Bikes:

  • CTY 1.1 This bike is designed for urban outings. It features an aluminum frame and fork with rack and fender compatibility, a versatile 24-speed Shimano drivetrain with trigger shifters, puncture-resistant 700 x 40 tires and mechanical disc brakes. Also available in a step-thru design. $499.
  • CTY 1.2 This bike is great for longer jaunts including trips to work or the store. It features a double butted aluminum frame and fork with rack and fender compatibility. It comes with a versatile 27-speed Shimano drivetrain, flat handlebar design, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and a gel saddle. $799.
  • CTY 1.3 A no-fuss belt-drive option for serious coffee shop stops and low-maintenance maneuvering around the city. It features a double butted aluminum frame, an aluminum fork with 15mm thru-axle dropout, Shimano Alfine 8 speed drivetrain paired with the Gates CenterTrack belt-drive system, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, a gel saddle and rack and fender compatibility. $1,199.
  • CTY 3.1 This sturdy companion sports a double butted chromoly frame, chromoly fork with 15mm thru-axle dropout, Sram NX 1x 11 speed drivetrain with twist shifter, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, 650 x 47 WTB Horizon tires, a “batwing” style handlebar and rack and fender compatibility. $899.

SUPPORTING LOCAL CYCLING COMMUNITIES

REI continues to partner with nonprofits in local communities across the country to help build cycling infrastructure, improve trails and increase access to areas that are important to its member riders and the riding community at large.


Local and national nonprofit partners include the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, New England Mountain Bike Association, Colorado Mountain Bike Association, PeopleForBikes, the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), and many more. The co-op has provided more than $1.5 million over the last 10 years to support cycling efforts. These national partners build awareness of bicycle safety and create miles of connected cycle trails across the country.
REI also powers a leading digital hub for riders looking to dream and scheme about their next big adventure, MTB Project. With photos and descriptions for more than 80,000 miles of trail, the crowd-sourced website and app is the most complete guide to mountain bike terrain in the country.

About the REI Co-op
REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation’s largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of more than 16 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service. REI has 151 stores in 36 states. If you can’t visit a store, you can shop at REI.com, REI-Garage.com or the free REI shopping app. REI isn’t just about gear. You can take the trip of a lifetime with REI Adventures, a global leader in active adventure travel that runs more than 170 custom-designed itineraries worldwide. The REI Outdoor School is run by professionally trained, expert instructors who teach beginner- to advanced-level courses about a wide range of activities. To build on the infrastructure that makes life outside possible, REI invests millions annually in hundreds of local and national nonprofits that create access to—and steward—the outdoor places that inspire us all.

SOURCE: REI

Media Requests

For more information or to request an interview, please contact REI Public Affairs at

(253) 395-5958, prrequests@rei.com

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Wawa now hiring for its first stores in Northeast Florida

Opening of New Northeast Florida Market Stores Will Create More than 200 Jobs in Local Communities in 2017

Jacksonville, FL, 2017-Oct-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wawa Inc. is thrilled to announce that it is in the final stages of its launch into Northeast Florida with the first wave of new stores slated to open during the 4th quarter of 2017. Wawa’s store operations team has started accepting applications for jobs at the first stores it will open in Duval and Clay Counties and will begin interviews and hiring in September, 2017. Wawa’s Talent Acquisition team has already begun hiring for Customer Service Supervisors in both counties in anticipation of future store openings in 2017 and 2018.

To fill these 200 new jobs, all of which are new positions brought to the area through the development of the stores, Wawa is looking to hire Customer Service Supervisors, Night Supervisors and Customer Service Associates. In addition, Wawa continues to accept management applicants for future openings.

Wawa is hiring Customer Service and Supervisor positions for multiple locations. Applicants with Retail and/or food service experience are invited to apply for Customer Service Associate at salaries up to $13.50/hr. For those with additional supervisory experience, Night Supervisor positions are available up to $16.00/hr.

Wawa will be hosting two hiring fairs:

Friday, Sept. 29 from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Homewood Suites by Hilton-Jacksonville South/St. John’s Center
10434 Midtown Parkway, Jacksonville, FL.

Tuesday, October 3 from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Homewood Suites by Hilton-Jacksonville South/St. John’s Center
10434 Midtown Parkway, Jacksonville, FL.

Wawa hiring managers recommend prospective candidates with prior restaurant/retail experience to apply to the career site prior to attending the hiring fair.

“We are thrilled to start writing the next chapter of Wawa’s expansion story here in Northeast Florida and the most exciting part of that story begins when we start to add new associates to our rapidly growing Wawa family,” said Stephanie Mooningham, Wawa Area Manager. “Our team is looking forward to being able to provide more than 200 new job opportunities to enthusiastic associates in Northeast Florida throughout 2017, and continuing to see that number increase as we grow our stores and open more locations in our communities for years to come.”

To apply for a position, please visit www.wawa.com/careers .

About Wawa’s Benefits
Wawa wants all associates to be happy and healthy. The generous benefits offered are designed to fit associates’ lifestyles, while helping them build and plan for a great future. Here is a preview of some of the benefits offered to eligible Wawa associates (including dependent and spousal/domestic partner):

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Wawa, Inc. 401(k) Plan
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Management 40 hour work weeks
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
  • Wellness Reimbursement, Programs & Screenings
  • Paid Personal Time Off
  • Educational Assistance Plan

More About Wawa’s Florida Expansion

Wawa plans to open 25 – 30 stores every year throughout the State of Florida for the next several years. Each new Wawa store will employ nearly 40 associates, all of which are new positions brought to the area through the development of the stores. Associates in these full and part-time positions will not only receive competitive salaries and health benefits but will have the opportunity to earn stock in Wawa’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

About Wawa, Inc.
Wawa, Inc., a privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. Toward the end of the 19th Century, owner George Wood took an interest in dairy farming and the family began a small processing plant in Wawa, PA in 1902. The milk business was a huge success, due to its quality, cleanliness and “certified” process. As home delivery of milk declined in the early 1960’s, Grahame Wood, George’s grandson, opened the first Wawa Food Market in 1964 as an outlet for dairy products. Today, Wawa is your all day, every day stop for fresh, built-to-order foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services, and surcharge-free ATMs. In July of 2015, Wawa was named “America’s Most Beloved Convenience Store” by a Market Force study of 7,000 consumers, winning with the highest “composite loyalty score” of 68 percent, and taking first place in the fresh food category and in 2016 Wawa was recognized in Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, a survey-based ranking of employers offering the best associate experiences and strongest opportunities. Wawa was recently designated as a 2017 Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. A chain of more than 750 convenience retail stores (over 550 offering gasoline), Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. The stores offer a large fresh food service selection, including Wawa brands such as built-to-order hoagies, freshly brewed coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, built-to-order Specialty Beverages, and an assortment of soups, sides and snacks.

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CONTACT: Lori Bruce
Wawa, Inc.
Lori.a.bruce@wawa.com

SOURCE:  Wawa, Inc.

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Kum & Go kicks off in-store donation campaign to raise funds for United Way of Central Iowa

Associates at Central Iowa Kum & Go stores will be wearing red “Live United” t-shirts on October 1 and 2 to celebrate the in-store campaign kickoff

WEST DES MOINES, IA, 2017-Oct-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Throughout the month of October, Kum & Go associates will encourage customers to add a donation with each transaction or donate their spare change to raise funds for United Way of Central Iowa’s annual campaign. More than 50 stores in Polk, Dallas and Warren counties will participate.

To kick off the campaign, store associates will be wearing red “Live United” t-shirts in many Central Iowa Kum & Go stores on Sunday, October 1 and Monday, October 2.

In addition to the in-store campaign, associates at the Store Support Center headquarters are planning fundraising activities along with pledges for ongoing support via paycheck contributions. Fundraising got an early start mid-September before the University of Iowa vs. Iowa State University football game. Associates could donate funds to be able to wear their school’s gear for the day. $2,237.70 was raised in 24 hours!

“The campaign kick-off represents the commitment of the entire Kum & Go team to making our community better,” said Elisabeth Buck, president of United Way of Central Iowa. “It’s incredible to see Kum & Go stores give a pledge to improve the health, education, and financial stability of all central Iowans. This achievement is a testament to our community’s generous spirit that makes our United Way campaign one of the best in the nation.”

Last year, Kum & Go, together with its customers and associates, generously donated more than $380,000. This year’s goal is $420,000. All of the donations and funds raised will be given to United Way of Central Iowa to support its work to improve community conditions in Education, Income and Health – the building blocks for a good quality of life. The proceeds benefit children, youth and families in Central Iowa.

Kum & Go is committed to being a good neighbor and giving back by donating 10% of its profits to the communities it serves.

SOURCE: Kum & Go, L.C.

MEDIA CONTACT

Kristie Bell
Director of Communications
Kum & Go
kristie.bell@kumandgo.com
515-457-6266 (office)

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Naspers acquires Rocket Internet’s stake in Delivery Hero; increases its stake to 23.6%

BERLIN, Germany, 2017-Oct-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delivery Hero Group (“Delivery Hero”), the leading global online food ordering and delivery marketplace, today announced that Naspers increased its stake in Delivery Hero from 10.6 percent to 23.6 percent by acquiring 22,359,857 shares that were previously held by Rocket Internet.

Naspers is one of the largest internet investors in the world, holding minority stakes in digital players such as Tencent, Mail.Ru or Flipkart.

Niklas Östberg, CEO of Delivery Hero, said:

“We know the Naspers management team for a couple of years and built very close and trustful relationships. They came in as a long-term shareholder, committed to Delivery Hero, committed to the vision and values of our company and management team. We are excited about their willingness to increase their stake as they have seen our business develop.”

Bob van Dijk, CEO of Naspers, said:

“Delivery Hero is already the leading online food ordering and delivery marketplace in most of the countries in which it operates and our increased investment demonstrates our confidence in the long-term prospects for the company. The food delivery sector is still underpenetrated and growing rapidly across the world. Many markets have experienced significant traction already, but we believe the potential is far greater in high-growth markets than that observed in the West.”

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval, will be funded from existing resources, and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2018. 

About Delivery Hero
Delivery Hero is the leading global online food ordering and delivery marketplace with number one market positions in terms of restaurants, active users and orders in more countries than any of its competitors and online and mobile platforms across 40+ countries in Europe, the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region. Delivery Hero also operates its own delivery service primarily in 60+ high-density urban areas around the world. The Company is headquartered in Berlin and has over 6,000 employees in addition to thousands of employed delivery drivers.

For more information, please visit www.deliveryhero.com.

Media Enquiries

Bodo v. Braunmühl
Head of Corporate Communications
bodo.braunmuehl@deliveryhero.com

SOURCE: Delivery Hero AG

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LS Retail and Dynamicweb to deliver omni-channel retail solution

A two-way connector tying together LS Nav and the Dynamicweb e-commerce and marketing platform will soon be available to retailers worldwide.

Kopavogur, Iceland, 2017-Oct-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The connector will enable real-time communication between Microsoft Dynamics NAV, LS Nav and Dynamicweb, seamlessly connecting the offline operations and the e-commerce platform. The resulting solution provides retailers with a solid foundation for delivering the omni-channel experience modern customers demand.

“Today’s consumers expect retailers to be on all sales channels, at all times. With Dynamicweb, retailers now have a new way to fulfill their customers’ demands easily, without having to juggle multiple, disconnected systems,” says Magnus Norddahl, CEO and President at LS Retail.

“Retailers are looking for robust omni-channel solutions that are fast and easy to implement. LS Retail and Dynamicweb definitely share this vision. With this combined solution we aim to set new standards for omni-channel out-of-the box functionality”, says Christian Beer, CEO at Dynamicweb.

The LS Retail and Dynamicweb partner ecosystems partially overlap, so several partners already know how to implement both systems.

The entire solution is available in the Microsoft Azure cloud, on premises or as a hybrid cloud solution, depending on user preferences.

SOURCE: LS Retail ehf.

 

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Del Taco announces newest addition to its Buck and Under Menu — the $1 Queso Chicken Roller

NEW PRODUCT COMBINES TWO GUEST FAVORITES ROLLED INTO ONE

Lake Forest, CA, 2017-Oct-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: TACO), the nation’s second leading Mexican quick service restaurant* (MQSR), today announced the addition of its newest Buck and Under Menu item, the Queso Chicken Roller. Priced at just $1, Del Taco’s new Queso Chicken Roller is made with fresh grilled chicken, the company’s new Queso Blanco – which contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives – and hand-grated cheddar cheese, all wrapped together in a warm flour tortilla.** It is now available at Del Taco’s more than 550 restaurants nationwide.

“Our Queso Chicken Roller combines two products we know our guests crave – our new Queso Blanco and our popular Chicken Rollers,” said Barry Westrum, Del Taco’s Chief Marketing Officer. “We’re thrilled that our Queso Blanco has been met with such enthusiasm from guests and will continue to look for ways to utilize it across our menu, not only because it’s a premium product, but because our fans across social media are telling us how much they love it.”

In addition to the Queso Chicken Roller, Del Taco recently added three Mini Shakes to its Buck and Under Menu, offering even more variety to an already strong line up of everyday value.

“Not only does our Buck and Under Menu offer unbeatable value in the industry, but it also provides our guests with an assortment of items loaded with bold flavors and fresh ingredients – from Breakfast Tacos to Quesadillas to our CrunchTada® Tostada – from the convenience of a drive thru,” Westrum added.

Queso Blanco is currently available in a variety of menu items including Del Taco’s Queso Crunch Taco, Queso Loaded Nachos, Queso Bean Burrito, Queso Fries and Chips & Queso Dip. Guests can also add Queso Blanco to any item for just 50 cents.**

*By number of units
** Price and participation may vary

About Del Taco Restaurants, Inc.
Del Taco (NASDAQ: TACO) offers a unique variety of both Mexican and American favorites such as burritos and fries, prepared fresh in every restaurant’s working kitchen with the value and convenience of a drive-thru. Del Taco’s menu items taste better because they are made with quality ingredients like freshly grated cheddar, hand-chopped pico de gallo, sliced avocado, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and fresh-grilled marinated chicken and carne asada. The brand’s UnFreshing Believable® campaign further communicates Del Taco’s commitment to provide guests with the best quality and value for their money. Founded in 1964, today Del Taco serves more than three million guests each week at its more than 550 restaurants across 15 states. For more information, visit www.deltaco.com.

Media Contact
Joshua Levitt
Canvas Blue
949-981-0757
jlevitt@canvasblue.com 

publicrelations@deltaco.com

SOURCE: Del Taco Restaurants, Inc.

 

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PayPal announces the appointment of Rodney C. Adkins to its Board of Directors

SAN JOSE, Calif., 2017-Oct-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced it has appointed Rodney C. Adkins to its Board of Directors. A seasoned technology and business executive with experience leading transformative product introductions and developing innovative business solutions, Mr. Adkins will serve on PayPal’s Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee. His appointment was effective September 26, 2017.

Mr. Adkins is President of 3RAM Group LLC, a privately held company specializing in capital investments, business consulting services and property management. Prior to 3RAM Group, he spent more than 30 years at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he most recently served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy, leading continuous transformation projects, developing new strategic growth opportunities, and expansion in Africa. During his extensive tenure with IBM, Mr. Adkins led global teams, managed multi-billion dollar business segments and delivered a vast portfolio of business products including contributing innovative advancements to the Personal Computer industry, launching nascent mobile technology and delivering market leadership for UNIX, Mainframes and Supercomputer systems.

“On behalf of PayPal’s directors and global team, I am excited to welcome Rod to our Board,” said Dan Schulman, president and chief executive officer of PayPal. “As an exceptionally experienced and respected business leader, his track record of driving innovation and business solutions at a leading global technology company makes him a valuable addition to the Board as we continue to deliver on PayPal’s growth strategy and intensify our focus on attracting and engaging customers on PayPal’s global payments platform.”

“It is an honor to serve on the Board of PayPal, the global leader in payments,” said Rodney C. Adkins. “I look forward to the opportunity to work with Dan and the entire PayPalBoard to contribute to this remarkable company.”

Mr. Adkins holds a BA with an emphasis in physics from Rollins College and BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech. Mr. Adkins serves on the board of directors for United Parcel Service (UPS), Grainger, PPL Corporation, Avnet, Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, the Smithsonian Institution and the Harlem School of the Arts. He is a member of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC), a trustee of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) and Rollins College and was inducted into the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).

The appointment of Mr. Adkins will increase PayPal’s Board of Directors to 11 members.

About PayPal
Fueled by a fundamental belief that having access to financial services creates opportunity, PayPal (Nasdaq: PYPL) is committed to democratizing financial services and empowering people and businesses to join and thrive in the global economy. Our open digital payments platform gives PayPal’s 210 million active account holders the confidence to connect and transact in new and powerful ways, whether they are online, on a mobile device, in an app, or in person. Through a combination of technological innovation and strategic partnerships, PayPal creates better ways to manage and move money, and offers choice and flexibility when sending payments, paying or getting paid. Available in more than 200 markets around the world, the PayPal platform, including Braintree, Venmo and Xoom, enables consumers and merchants to receive money in more than 100 currencies, withdraw funds in 56 currencies and hold balances in their PayPal accounts in 25 currencies. For more information on PayPal, visit https://www.paypal.com/about. For PayPal financial information, visit https://investor.paypal-corp.com.

PayPal Investor Relations Contact:
Gabrielle Rabinovitch
Vice President, Investor Relations
grabinovitch@paypal.com
or
PayPal Media Relations Contact:
Amanda Miller, 408-219-0563
Director, Corporate Communications
amanmiller@paypal.com

Source: PayPal Holdings, Inc.

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LS Retail releases LS Activity software solution to manage courses, events and reservations

LS Retail releases LS Activity software solution to manage courses, events and reservations

We have released LS Activity, a software solution to manage various types of courses, events and reservations.

Kopavogur, Iceland, 2017-Oct-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — LS Activity enables businesses to handle a wide variety of services – from appointments, to classes, to events, to ticketing, to reservations of space, resources and equipment, and more – in just one system. LS Activity is available as an extension to LS Nav, LS Retail’s successful business management software built on Microsoft Dynamics, currently used in over 64,000 retail stores and restaurants worldwide.

LS Activity features tools to support businesses with multiple locations. The system enables managers to handle and oversee from headquarters bookings, courses and more, for all of their outlets.

“Having to juggle multiple, disconnected systems is one of the biggest challenges retailers and hospitality companies face today,” says Magnus Norddahl, CEO and President at LS Retail. “We hear it all the time: companies implement separate software solutions to manage different parts of their business – and then they encounter integration problems, can’t reconcile their data, and waste a lot of work hours trying to make sense of it all. With the release of LS Activity, we are staying true to our company slogan ‘We make business easy’ by enabling retail and hospitality companies to manage even more aspects of their business in just one platform,” he adds.

LS Activity includes tools to manage activities as diverse as spa bookings, golf course reservations, dog training courses, cooking classes, conference organization, and more. “The system features numerous setup possibilities, and can support retailers needing extra capabilities to manage appointments and courses, as well as hospitality companies that have reservations and events at the core of their business. Many of our customers have been asking for a software solution with these characteristics, and we are proud to say that LS Activity can do all they asked for, and more,” concludes Magnus.

LS Activity is available as an add-on to LS Nav through LS Retail’s worldwide network of partners.

SOURCE: LS Retail ehf.

 

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ChannelAdvisor announces plans for a new office in Denver, Colorado

Denver office will mark the fourth ChannelAdvisor office in North America

Research Triangle Park, NC, 2017-Oct-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE:ECOM), a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable retailers and branded manufacturers to increase global sales, today announced it will expand its footprint with plans for a new office in Denver, Colorado. The Denver office will support additional members of the company’s sales organization, an expansion designed to enable growth.

“Denver was recently ranked as one of the top 10 metro areas creating tech jobs[1], so we’re excited about accessing this new pool of talent,” said Paul Forte, ChannelAdvisor Chief Revenue Officer. “Adding an office located more centrally in the US will also provide us greater proximity to customers and prospects.”

According to U.S. News & World Report, Denver is one of the best places to live in the U.S in 2017,[2] due to quality of life, job market strength and net migration, among other factors.  “At ChannelAdvisor, we’ve worked to create a highly collaborative and innovative culture where we work hard, and encourage our employees to recharge often,” said Amy Robertson, ChannelAdvisor Chief People Officer. “Denver provides a perfect backdrop for employees to thrive with access to parks, major league sports, amazing restaurants and a booming tech scene.”

ChannelAdvisor most recently opened a development office in Madrid, Spain. With 11 global locations, ChannelAdvisor is well positioned to serve global demand.

The company is actively hiring for sales positions that would report in to the Denver office. For more information on career opportunities, please visit www.channeladvisor.com/careers

For a full list of ChannelAdvisor’s office locations, please visit www.channeladvisor.com/about/our-locations.

[1] https://www.forbes.com/sites/joelkotkin/2017/03/16/technology-jobs-2017-san-francisco-charlotte-detroit/#643d786138f6

[2]https://www.usnews.com/info/blogs/press-room/articles/2017-02-07/us-news-unveils-the-2017-best-places-to-live

About ChannelAdvisor
ChannelAdvisor (NYSE: ECOM) is a leading e-commerce cloud platform whose mission is to connect and optimize the world’s commerce. For nearly two decades, ChannelAdvisor has helped retailers and branded manufacturers worldwide improve their online performance by expanding sales channels, connecting with consumers around the world, optimizing their operations for peak performance and providing actionable analytics to improve competitiveness. Thousands of customers depend on ChannelAdvisor to securely power their sales and optimize fulfillment on channels such as Amazon, eBay, Google, Facebook, Walmart and hundreds more. For more information, visit www.channeladvisor.com.

Media Contact:
Caroline Riddle
ChannelAdvisor
caroline.riddle@channeladvisor.com
919.439.8026

SOURCE: channeladvisor

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ChannelAdvisor shortlisted for the NC Tech Awards for E-Commerce Use of Technology award

Company aims for second E-Commerce Use of Technology award

Research Triangle Park, NC, 2017-Oct-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE:ECOM), a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable retailers and branded manufacturers to increase global sales, today announced that it has been selected as a finalist for the NC Tech Awards for the Use of Technology, E-Commerce award. The NC Tech Awards is North Carolina’s only statewide technology awards program that recognizes for achievement in technology and is presented by the North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA).  The Best Use of Technology for E-Commerce category celebrates the development or implementation of technology to improve the online purchasing experience for customers. ChannelAdvisor was previously honored with this award in 2014.

“For nearly two decades, we’ve helped our customers with their e-commerce success. We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built and where we continue to innovate,” said David Spitz, ChannelAdvisor CEO. “It’s an honor to be named a finalist for this award, which recognizes the hard work our team has contributed over the last year.”

“For over 20 years, the NC Technology Association has celebrated companies, organizations and individuals for outstanding achievement at the NC Tech Awards.  As a finalist this year, ChannelAdvisor has distinguished itself as one of the state’s innovative and emergent leaders,” stated Brooks Raiford, NCTA’s President and CEO.

The awards process culminates with the NC Tech Awards Gala on November 9, 2017 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center in Durham where hundreds of business, technology and public leaders from across the state will gather to celebrate the tech sector and honor the winners and finalists in each category.

For more details about ChannelAdvisor, visit our blog, follow us on Twitter @ChannelAdvisor, Like us on Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn.

About ChannelAdvisor
ChannelAdvisor (NYSE: ECOM) is a leading e-commerce cloud platform whose mission is to connect and optimize the world’s commerce. For nearly two decades, ChannelAdvisor has helped retailers and branded manufacturers worldwide improve their online performance by expanding sales channels, connecting with consumers around the world, optimizing their operations for peak performance and providing actionable analytics to improve competitiveness. Thousands of customers depend on ChannelAdvisor to securely power their sales and optimize fulfillment on channels such as Amazon, eBay, Google, Facebook, Walmart and hundreds more. For more information, visit www.channeladvisor.com.

Media Contact:
Caroline Riddle
ChannelAdvisor
caroline.riddle@channeladvisor.com
919.439.8026

SOURCE: channeladvisor

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ChannelAdvisor to offer sellers an integration to amazon.com.au

E-Commerce platform announces integration with Amazon.com.au

Melbourne, Australia, 2017-Oct-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE:ECOM), a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable retailers and manufacturers to increase global sales, today announced it will offer sellers an integration to amazon.com.au. Amazon has announced that they are making plans to launch Amazon Marketplace in Australia.[1] The marketplace will offer a range of products including products sold by third-party retailers. ChannelAdvisor has created this integration to enable its customers in Australia to sell on amazon.com.au when the marketplace is launched.

“Like all channels, the right data is the key to success. Amazon is no different. Using that data allows retailers to know what the competition is doing and gain insights about their performance to drive strategy and leverage the opportunities available,” said Simon Clarkson, Managing Director of ChannelAdvisor Australia.  “Streamlining processes is also vital when it comes to marketplaces like Amazon. We have the tools to help retailers and brands list products, assist with order management and fulfilment, create customisable reports and improve seller reputation.”

ChannelAdvisor’s integration will enable retailers to launch, track and automate inventory from one central platform, eliminating duplicate product data and preventing potential overselling scenarios.

There has been much anticipation surrounding Amazon’s arrival in Australia for retailers and consumers alike. A Nielsen survey conducted earlier this year revealed that three-quarters of Australians aged 18 and above are interested in Amazon and 56% say they are likely to buy from the Australian site. The survey also found that electronics, books and clothing were the most likely products to be bought from Amazon.[2]

“It’s all about working with our customers to leverage their presence, reach their strategic business goals and enhance the buying experience. We’re excited to support sellers on amazon.com.au,” said Clarkson. “The potential for both retailers and consumers is huge.”

For more details about ChannelAdvisor, visit our blog, follow us on Twitter @ECOMapac, Like us on Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn.

[1] https://www.businessinsider.com.au/heres-amazons-full-statement-on-its-entry-into-australia-2017-4

[2]http://www.nielsen.com/au/en/insights/news/2017/amazons-aussie-arrival-consumers-respond-to-the-newest-player-in-our-retail-jungle.html

About ChannelAdvisor
ChannelAdvisor (NYSE: ECOM) is a leading e-commerce cloud platform whose mission is to connect and optimize the world’s commerce. For nearly two decades, ChannelAdvisor has helped retailers and branded manufacturers worldwide improve their online performance by expanding sales channels, connecting with consumers around the world, optimizing their operations for peak performance and providing actionable analytics to improve competitiveness. Thousands of customers depend on ChannelAdvisor to securely power their sales and optimize fulfillment on channels such as Amazon, eBay, Google, Facebook, Walmart and hundreds more. For more information, visit www.channeladvisor.com.

Media Contact:
Caroline Riddle
ChannelAdvisor
caroline.riddle@channeladvisor.com
919.439.8026

SOURCE: channeladvisor

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ChannelAdvisor enhances platform capabilities to help sellers improve marketing, selling and fulfilling

E-Commerce Solution Delivers New Capabilities to Help Sellers Improve Marketing, Selling and Fulfilling

Research Triangle Park, NC, 2017-Oct-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE:ECOM), a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable retailers and branded manufacturers to increase global sales, today announced new platform capabilities to help customers strengthen their business operations and propel growth in a competitive market. The theme of company’s second release this year is “Connecting Commerce through Marketing, Selling and Fulfilling” and focuses on ways to help sellers compete with improved marketing capabilities, enhanced pricing solutions and predictive demand forecasting.

“Our customers are facing critical challenges orchestrating the consumer’s path to purchase–whether that’s offering differentiated marketing messages and compelling pricing or accurately forecasting demand,” said Mark Vandegrift, vice president of product management, Marketplaces at ChannelAdvisor.  “This new release delivers tools and innovative technology that help sellers differentiate their offerings to their customers and scale their businesses.” Included within the release, ChannelAdvisor’s Price Manager helps improve a seller’s price strategy. “Pricing is certainly the most important factor to a potential buyer and Price Manager has allowed us to price seamlessly across all our channels.” said Joe Sager, director of operations at Sports By Sager, Inc.

New innovations that help retailers and branded manufacturers manage customer satisfaction throughout the customer lifecycle include:

Marketing

  • Amazon Marketing Services (AMS) – Vendors that effectively manage their AMS spend (or investments) are well positioned to win business. According to Bloomreach, over 55% of product searches start on Amazon, which means that advertising on Amazon is a must have, not a nice to have to reach shoppers.[1] ChannelAdvisor’s AMS integration offers a rich solution that can help save time, optimize ad placement and offer business insights through valuable custom reports. With an integration into Amazon’s API, ChannelAdvisor can assist customers in managing their AMS accounts, allowing them to have more access to data and enable automated bidding, suggested keywords, and bulk change management.

Selling

  • Price Manager – ChannelAdvisor’s Price Manager helps sellers with their pricing strategy across marketplaces and webstores. This new pricing technology supports sellers as they work to become more competitive by creating a successful multi-channel pricing strategy. ChannelAdvisor’s Price Manager simplifies the management and execution of complex pricing rules as part of the overall pricing strategy to help sellers remain competitive. “Price Manager should be seen as a necessity for sellers. It has helped us gain margin and stay competitive through the use of multiple repricers.” said Joe Caldwell, e-commerce manager, SIM Supply, Inc.
  • Demand Forecaster – Using data gathered from over 70 different marketplaces, ChannelAdvisor’s Demand Forecaster uniquely provides critical insights into product-level demand by supplying a target forecast to inform data-driven, tactical inventory decisions. With ChannelAdvisor’s proprietary algorithm sellers can leverage machine learning to create targeted product inventory forecasts that suggest how many units the seller may want to source, how much inventory the seller may want to keep on hand, what quantity the seller may want to supply to Third-Party Fulfillment, and the answers to a host of other important strategic questions that can improve sales while limiting risk and exposure.

Fulfilling

  • Support for eBay Guaranteed Delivery – Using this feature formalizes what millions of eBay buyers already experience: Fast, reliable fulfillment for millions of orders, many of which ship for free. Now, eBay shoppers will be able to filter out search results based on guaranteed delivery days.
  • Seller Fulfilled Prime in UK and Germany – ChannelAdvisor has extended this program to the UK and Germany. Seller Fulfilled Prime allows sellers on Amazon Marketplace to offer products with Prime badging, without having to utilize Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). The Seller Fulfilled Prime program can enable sellers to increase their sales by gaining access to the Prime customer base as long as they uphold the commitment to maintain the high quality bar Amazon has set.

To learn more about ChannelAdvisor’s expanded product release, register to attend our webinar on Tuesday, October 10th at 8am PDT, 11am EDT | 4pm BST.  During the webinar, Jonathan Laverentz, product marketing manager and Gregg Shupe, senior product marketing manager, ChannelAdvisor, will provide an in-depth look at the newest tools, insights and functionality now available in this product release.

[1] https://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/27/amazon-is-the-first-place-most-online-shoppers-visit.html

About ChannelAdvisor
ChannelAdvisor (NYSE: ECOM) is a leading e-commerce cloud platform whose mission is to connect and optimize the world’s commerce. For nearly two decades, ChannelAdvisor has helped retailers and branded manufacturers worldwide improve their online performance by expanding sales channels, connecting with consumers around the world, optimizing their operations for peak performance and providing actionable analytics to improve competitiveness. Thousands of customers depend on ChannelAdvisor to securely power their sales and optimize fulfillment on channels such as Amazon, eBay, Google, Facebook, Walmart and hundreds more. For more information, visit www.channeladvisor.com.

Media Contact:
Caroline Riddle
ChannelAdvisor
caroline.riddle@channeladvisor.com
919.439.8026

SOURCE: channeladvisor