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Monthly Archives: October 2017

NCR will host its 17th annual Innovation Conference on October 10-12, 2017 in Orlando, Florida

Financial services thought leaders, leading financial institutions and technology partners will converge on Orlando next week at NCR-hosted event DULUTH, Ga., 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, will host its 17th annual Innovation Conference on October 10-12, 2017 at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.…

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NCR launches mobile POS solution designed for micro businesses: Ring Up by NCR Silver powered by Worldpay

Mobile payment reader and app join family of NCR Silver solutions built for every stage of business, marks NCR’s entrance in new market DULUTH, Ga., 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, has launched Ring Up by NCR Silver, a mobile point-of-sale (POS) solution designed for the 3.7 million U.S.…

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RioCan REIT enters into agreement with Sears Canada for its locations at RioCan Oakville Place, Ontario and Garden City Shopping Centre in Manitoba

TORONTO, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust(“RioCan”) (TSX:REI.UN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into agreements with Sears Canada Inc. (“Sears”), which received court approval on October 4, 2017. Sears is currently subject to restructuring proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”). RioCan and its co-owner Hudson Bay Company (“HBC”) have secured a surrender…

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Anna-Karin Dahlberg appointed Lindex new Corporate Sustainability Manager

Anna-Karin Dahlberg appointed Lindex new Corporate Sustainability Manager   Sweden, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Anna-Karin Dahlberg has been assigned the role as Lindex new Corporate Sustainability Manager and will lead the sustainability work in all areas of the business. It feels fantastic and I’m proud of how Lindex has managed to integrate sustainability in the entire business.…

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INTERSPAR to build the most modern shopping centre in Austria at Steyr

INTERSPAR to build the most modern shopping centre in Austria at Steyr   Austria, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The most modern INTERSPAR shopping centre in Austria will be built in Upper Austria’s district capital Steyr. Approval for the project was given by Mayor Gerald Hackl and Managing Director INTERSPAR Austria, Markus Kaser. Throughout the full…

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SPAR UK Partner, A.F. Blakemore & Son raised £30,379 for children’s charity NSPCC

SPAR UK Partner, A.F. Blakemore & Son raised £30,379 for children’s charity NSPCC   UK, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR UK Partner, A.F. Blakemore & Son, has raised funds for a leading children’s charity and honoured SPAR retailers at their annual Retail Trade Show. This SPAR Partner is celebrating their 100-year anniversary this year with…

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SPAR Guangdong supports programmes for children in Dongguan Province

SPAR Guangdong supports programmes for children in Dongguan Province   Guangdong, China, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Partners in China are very actively involved in community initiatives. Here, we share details of only two of the recently held programmes for children, focused on Dongguan Province. SPAR Guangdong launched the Hazeline Jingxin Green Backpack Charitable event for children of migrant…

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Office Depot to acquire IT services, products and solutions provider CompuCom Systems, Inc.

Adding Market-Leading Provider of World-Class IT Services with Approximately $1.1 Billion in Sales to Create a Powerful Omnichannel Tech Services Platform Combines CompuCom’s Broad Set of Managed Technology Services with Access to Office Depot’s Extensive Customer Base and Last-Mile Advantage to Generate Substantial Growth Opportunities Expects Over $40 Million in Estimated Annual Cost…

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Lowe’s Canada opens new Lowe’s Big Box model store in B.C.

Second new Lowe’s model opens today in B.C. Boucherville, QC, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Canada opened today (October 5, 2017) its second store under the new model of Lowe’s stores in Canada which offers an enhanced shopping experience. The store, located at 850 Langford Parkway, was converted from the former RONA Home and…

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Pantene Care Beyond Hair Tour at the ShopRite kicks off; people can donate their hair to benefit women with cancer

Keasbey, NJ, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite is partnering with Pantene® for its Care Beyond Hair Tour, exclusively at ShopRite, to donate hair and raise funds for Pantene Beautiful Lengths Fund, a program created in partnership with the American Cancer Society to provide free, real-hair wigs to women who have lost their hair due…

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Bloomingdale’s hosts Pink Campaign in support of breast cancer awareness and treatment this month of October

New York, NY, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the 13th year, Bloomingdale's continues its commitment to support breast cancer awareness and treatment during the month of October. This year, the retailer again invites shoppers to participate in the cause with exclusive products and events promoting good health and wellness in support of the Breast…

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Bloomingdale’s launches new makeup and skincare boutique Glowhaus

New York, NY, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bloomingdale's is bringing a new beauty space to their shoppers with the launch of Glowhaus. This new makeup and skincare boutique, packed with niche beauty brands, will open hard-shops in five Bloomingdale's locations including Roosevelt Field (NY), San Francisco (CA), Sherman Oaks (CA), Soho (NY) and…

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McDonald’s brings back limited-edition Szechuan Sauce and poster to select restaurants on Saturday, October 7 ONLY

Limited-edition poster and sauce will come to select restaurants on Saturday, October 7 only OAK BROOK, IL, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — After listening to customers' enthusiasm for Szechuan Sauce over the past few months, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has revealed the final addition to its gig-style poster lineup designed by artists from Delicious Design League. For the…

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Ben & Jerry’s to implement worker-driven Milk with Dignity Program in its Northeast dairy supply chain

Ben & Jerry’s to implement worker-driven Milk with Dignity Program in its Northeast dairy supply chain   Burlington, VT, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ben & Jerry’s and Migrant Justice have reached an historic agreement to implement the worker-driven Milk with Dignity (MD) Program in Ben & Jerry’s Northeast dairy supply chain. Over the past two…

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BJ’s Restaurants celebrates its world-famous Pizookie® dessert this October

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) is making October a little sweeter by celebrating its world-famous Pizookie® dessert all month long. BJ’s is kicking off the festivities today, Oct. 2, with Free Pizookie® Day. All day long, guests will receive a free Pizookie® with a minimum $9.95 food purchase. Often imitated, but never duplicated, BJ’s…

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Health care organizations come together to expand safe medication disposal program to 1,500 Walgreens stores nationwide

Goal set to collect 300 tons of unwanted medications over next two years DEERFIELD, Ill., 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading health care organizations AmerisourceBergen, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Pfizer and Prime Therapeutics are joining Walgreens to combat the national opioid abuse crisis by expanding the availability of safe medication disposal kiosks to an…

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Nordstrom launches extended sizing initiative

Nordstrom launches extended sizing initiative   The Retailer Will Show All Sizes Side By Side In Its New Century City, LA Store SEATTLE, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) celebrates women of all shapes and sizes with its extended sizing initiative launching at its new Century City store opening on October 3. Most women's contemporary brands start…

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Nordstrom opens the doors to its newest Los Angeles store at Westfield Century City

Retailer Offers New Brands and Services to Better Serve Los Angeles Customers SEATTLE, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) opened the doors this morning to its newest Los Angeles full-line store at Westfield Century City, a relocation from Westside Pavilion. The store offers customers an updated shopping experience, including new store design…

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Tesco predicts L.O.L Surprise Ball to top kids’ Christmas wish lists

Tesco predicts L.O.L Surprise Ball to top kids’ Christmas wish lists   Welwyn Garden City, UK, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — A mega version of this year’s most popular toy has just gone on sale and is predicted by Tesco toy experts to top many kids’ Christmas wish lists. Since being launched in March this year the…

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Tesco’s finest North Row Sauvignon Blanc 2016 crowned best Sauvignon Blanc in Britain

Tesco's finest North Row Sauvignon Blanc 2016 crowned best Sauvignon Blanc in Britain   Welwyn Garden City, UK, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — A wine from the Tesco finest* range has been crowned best Sauvignon Blanc in the country following the announcement of the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) trophies today (2 Oct 2017). The Tesco finest* North…

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Apiture: First Data and Live Oak Bancshares’ digital banking joint venture

The new company, named Apiture, expands digital banking products and services for financial institutions NEW YORK & WILMINGTON, N.C., 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — First Data (NYSE: FDC), a global leader in commerce-enabling technology, and Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOB), today (02 Oct 2017) announced they have closed the digital banking joint venture that was announced earlier…

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CareCloud and First Data partner to launch patient experience management platform called Breeze

Backed by the power of First Data’s Clover® platform, Breeze transforms the interaction between the patient and practice into a digital, mobile, and modern experience Breeze introduced to digital health innovators at Health 2.0 annual fall meeting NEW YORK, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — CareCloud and First Data (NYSE: FDC) have joined forces to help medical practices engage…

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Retailers and distributors recognized by the Certified Angus Beef® brand for their leadership

NASHVILLE, Tenn., 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — As consumer demand for great-tasting beef continues to grow, retailers play an important role in satisfying their needs. Retailers and distributors were recognized by the Certified Angus Beef ® brand for their leadership in product quality, marketing and sales at the group’s annual conference in Nashville on Sept. 27-29. Brand…

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Carrefour Belgium takes part in the Retail Clean-up Days on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 October

Belgium, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the second year in a row, Carrefour Belgium is getting its employees involved in an environmental cause. Staff at Carrefour Hypermarkets and Carrefour Market stores will be taking part in the Retail Clean-up Days. Armed with bin bags, they will go and pick up rubbish lying on the roads within…

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Alexa and Echo now available in India; will launch in Japan later this year

The Alexa Skills Kit and Alexa Voice Service also now available for developers in India Amazon also announced this week that Alexa and Echo are coming to Japan this year SEATTLE, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Oct. 4, 2017) announced that Alexa and Echo are now available by invitation in India, and that they are coming…

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Amazon announces premiere of all six Fearless episodes exclusively on Prime Video

All six episodes of the legal thriller, starring BAFTA award winners Helen McCrory and Michael Gambon, will premiere exclusively on AmazonPrime Video in the US on Friday, October 27 SEATTLE, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Oct. 3, 2017) announced it has added Fearless to its lineup of original dramatic series, and will premiere all six episodes exclusively on Prime Video…

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Sainsbury’s identifies the biggest foodie trend this autumn – perfectly seared steak adorned with edible gold leaf!

Sainsbury’s identifies the biggest foodie trend this autumn – perfectly seared steak adorned with edible gold leaf!   Pair new restaurant quality steak and opulent edible gold leaf to achieve the most ‘Insta-worthy’ date night, in the comfort of your own home     London, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Steak night will never be the same again!…

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Clare Waight Keller debuts her first Givenchy collection

Clare Waight Keller debuts her first Givenchy collection   Paris, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Sunday, October 1st Clare Waight Keller presented her first collection since joining Givenchy, opening a new chapter for the Maison inspired by transformation and seduction. Her debut silhouettes paid tribute to Givenchy codes and the power of duality. Julianne Moore, Pedro Almodovar,…

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The John Lewis Partnership names Chris Harris as Group Property Director

London, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Chris Harris as Group Property Director. Chris moves from Arcadia where he is Group Property and Procurement Director and member of the Board. Chris has spent his career in the property sector. He started as a surveyor at Chestertons, before moving into retail property…

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