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Monthly Archives: October 2017

X5 announces the opening of a new distribution centre in the Moscow region

MOSCOW, Russia, 2017-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group ("X5" or "the Company"), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE: FIVE), announces the opening of a new distribution centre (DC) in the Moscow region. The 43,000 sq m Moscow-North logistics facility will serve 650 Pyaterochka stores in Moscow and in the Moscow and Tver regions. Featuring five separate temperature zones, the facility…

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SUPERVALU to acquire Associated Grocers of Florida for approximately $180 million

Adds dynamic grocery wholesaler to SUPERVALU's growing national distribution network Creates opportunities to leverage Associated Grocers' approximate 1.5 million square feet of owned real estate and enhance Associated Grocers' international business serving the Caribbean, Central and South America and Asia Provides Associated Grocers' diverse customer base with access to SUPERVALU's extensive private brands portfolio, Market Centre specialty division, and varied professional…

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Delhaize Belgium trials “urban farm” on its store’s rooftop

Delhaize Belgium trials "urban farm" on its store's rooftop BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2017-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Belgium is testing an innovative "urban farm" on the roof of one of its stores in the Brussels area. The farm, consisting of a garden and a greenhouse, will allow Delhaize customers to buy freshly picked vegetables that are…

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JCPenney launches innovative selection of smartwatches just in time for the holiday season

JCPenney launches innovative selection of smartwatches just in time for the holiday season Retailer unveils new Modern Bride® experience within rebranded fine jewelry department PLANO, Texas, 2017-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The fine jewelry department at JCPenney [NYSE: JCP] just got a little brighter. Beginning Oct. 30, the Company is launching an innovative selection of smartwatches in…

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CBRE acquires San Francisco-based, technology-focused boutique real estate brokerage firm Custom Spaces

Acquisition Fortifies CBRE’s Technology Practice Globally and Creates the Premier Tech Practice in the Bay Area Jenny Haeg, Custom Spaces’ Founder, Joins CBRE as Vice Chairman within its Advisory & Transaction Services business LOS ANGELES, CA, 2017-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBG) today announced the acquisition of the business…

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Stater Bros. opens its Tustin location on October 25, 2017

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, 2017-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stater Bros. is pleased to announce the grand opening of its Tustin location. This will be the 30th Stater Bros. supermarket in Orange County and second supermarket to serve Tustin residents.  Local residents are promised a conveniently-located, full-service shopping experience along with Stater Bros.’ exceptional customer service and…

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CANADA: Giant Tiger to open new store in Bedford, Nova Scotia on Saturday, October 21

Celebrate fun and savings for the whole family OTTAWA, Canada, 2017-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Giant Tiger will celebrate the official opening of a new store in Bedford, Nova Scotia , on Saturday, October 21. The brand new 24,000 square foot Giant Tiger will be located at 1658 Bedford Highway. Giant Tiger stores are stocked with affordable,…

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Lowe’s Canada shines a spotlight on its distinctive features with new corporate video

Boucherville, QC, 2017-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Canada, a leading home improvement company, is proud to unveil its new corporate video. The video shines a spotlight on the company’s distinctive features, including a multi-format, multi-banner store network designed to meet Canadian consumers’ every renovation need, and all the Lowe’s Canada employees driving the company’s…

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CVS Health partners with Anthem, Inc. to provide services to support new pharmacy benefit manager IngenioRx

WOONSOCKET, R.I. , 2017-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) announced a five-year agreement with Anthem, Inc. (NYSE: ANTM) to provide services to support IngenioRx, a new pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) announced today by Anthem. As part of the agreement, CVS Caremark will manage certain services for IngenioRx, including claims processing and prescription…

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Debenhams celebrates the opening of its Wolverhampton Store

Debenhams celebrates the opening of its Wolverhampton Store Wolves FC superstar, Jody Craddock, City Mayor and local hero cut the ribbon to open brand new Debenhams Wolverhampton store LONDON, 2017-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Former Wolves star, Jody Craddock, local resident Ann Guest and The Mayor of Wolverhampton and Councillor, Elias Masih Mattu, stepped into the spotlight…

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FMI Hannah Walker: Supreme Court’s decision to take up Amex’s case could have significant implications for food retailers

ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food Marketing Institute (FMI) issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement yesterday to reconsider allegations that American Express Co. card acceptance rules violate antitrust laws by prohibiting merchants from steering customers to cards with lower fees. FMI Senior Director of Technology & Nutrition Policy Hannah…

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FMI Jennifer Hatcher: We are disappointed on the passage of San Francisco Ordinance #170763

ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food Marketing Institute (FMI) released the following statement from Jennifer Hatcher, chief public policy officer and senior vice president of public affairs, on the passage of San Francisco Ordinance #170763 that will require food retail establishments to require recordkeeping regarding the use of antimicrobials in animals produced…

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Express, Inc. unveils Express’ NBA-themed “Game Changers” campaign

Express Teams Up with NBA and Four Young NBA Players on New Campaign (PRNewsfoto/Express, Inc.) COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2017-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR) today announced Express' NBA-themed "Game Changers" campaign centered around four young stars—Brandon Ingram, Denzel Valentine, Jamal Murray and John Collins—who exemplify the true spirit of what it means to be a game changer. Express will tip-off…

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Charlotte Tilbury opens her first EVER Beauty Wonderland in the Middle East at The Avenues Mall

Charlotte Tilbury opens her first EVER Beauty Wonderland in the Middle East at The Avenues Mall Official opening for Kuwait store - with Doha and Dubai to follow Shuwaikh, Kuwait, 2017-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Charlotte Tilbury, the world’s number one makeup artist, has officially opened her first store in the Middle East, and her first standalone…

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RioCan REIT and Allied Properties REIT: residential condominium units at King Portland Centre are substantially sold out

TORONTO, Canada, 2017-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) and Allied Properties REIT (TSX:AP.UN) today announced that the residential condominium units at King Portland Centre are substantially sold out, subject to customary closing conditions and rights of rescission. RioCan and Allied expect the profitability of these units to exceed initial expectations. King Portland Centre…

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Lithuanian Competition Authority gives clearance (under condition) to ICA Gruppen for the acquisition of IKI operator UAB Palink

Solna, Sweden, 2017-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Lithuanian Competition Authority has reached a decision regarding ICA Gruppen’s subsidiary Rimi Lithuania's acquisition of UAB Palink, which operates the IKI grocery store chain. The authority has given its clearance to the deal under the condition that 17 specific stores be sold prior to completion of the…

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Motor Fuel Group (MFG) adopts fuelService App across its UK network

Motor Fuel Group (MFG) adopts fuelService App across its UK network Hertfordshire, UK, 2017-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is pleased to announce that it is adopting the revolutionary fuelService App across its 422-strong company station UK network. The free fuelService App has been launched to enable disabled drivers to re-fuel their vehicles more…

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MAPIC: Alibaba will attend the event and deliver keynote address

MAPIC: Alibaba will attend the event and deliver keynote address   Sébastien Badault, CEO of Alibaba France, will give a keynote speech at the retail real estate market Paris, 2017-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — MAPIC, the world’s leading retail real estate market today announces that China’s giant e-commerce group, Alibaba, will attend the event and deliver a…

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The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. to close its University Mall store in South Burlington, Vermont early next year

MILWAUKEE, WI, 2017-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT), today (October 18, 2017) announced it will close its store at the University Mall in South Burlington, Vermont early next year when its lease expires January 31, 2018. The store will be open for business to customers through January 2018. The closing will…

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Zalando launches Beauty category to German customers spring 2018

Zalando launches Beauty category to German customers spring 2018   Berlin, 2017-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — At Zalando, we’re not interested in standing still. We’re as eager as ever to push into new areas and expand our proposition to customers. In spring 2018, Zalando will enter the beauty market, offering a full product range: cosmetics, skin…

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Zalando sent out the first parcel from its fulfillment center in Brunna, Sweden

Zalando sent out the first parcel from its fulfillment center in Brunna, Sweden   Berlin, 2017-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Zalando, Europe’s leading online fashion platform, sent out the first parcel from its fulfillment center in Brunna yesterday. Earlier in May this year, Zalando fruitfully completed its location search for the first Nordic fulfillment center in…

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SPAR UK Partner, A.F. Blakemore celebrates 100 years of business with new initiatives

SPAR UK Partner, A.F. Blakemore celebrates 100 years of business with new initiatives   United Kingdom, 2017-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Partner, A.F. Blakemore, is celebrating 100 years of business and has undertaken a number of new initiatives that add value to the local communities it serves. Installation of defibrillators The partner has purchased 10 Automated External…

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SPAR Slovenia announces the winner of its Start It Up, Slovenia! Project

SPAR Slovenia announces the winner of its Start It Up, Slovenia! Project   Slovenia, 2017-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Twelve ideas, twelve products, one winner. SPAR Slovenia together with the Formitas Agency and POPTV broadcasting company, entered into an innovative seven-month partnership to give young Slovenian entrepreneurs the chance of an exclusive business opportunity with the…

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SPAR Australia celebrates the achievements of independent SPAR retailers during its annual Gala Awards Dinner

SPAR Australia celebrates the achievements of independent SPAR retailers during its annual Gala Awards Dinner Australia, 2017-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s been another outstanding year for the SPAR Australia network; over 300 guests came together at the annual Gala Awards Dinner to celebrate the achievements of independent SPAR retailers over the last year. Reflecting on…

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NCR Corporation sponsored one of North America’s largest hackathons, HackGT

Atlanta, 2017-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, sponsored one of North America’s largest hackathons, HackGT, from October 13-15 hosted at Georgia Tech. More than 1,000 student developers from around the country—selected from a record-setting group of more than 3,000 applicants—tested their creativity by developing cross-industry solutions and applications to…

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NCR Corporation unveils its new NCR Mobile Payments solution at the NACS Show

NCR and P97 are working together to provide an innovative end-to-end mobile payment option to fuel and convenience store customers Duluth, Ga., 2017-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, has unveiled its new NCR Mobile Payments solution at the NACS Show, the leading convenience and fuel retailing event, held in Chicago…

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NCR Corporation earns certification for outdoor EMV solutions with Wayne Fueling Systems

EMV certification enables petroleum convenience retailers to improve outdoor customer experience with more secure EMV payments and prepare for 2020 EMV mandate Duluth, Ga. , 2017-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (October 18, 2017) announced it has received certification for outdoor EMV solutions with Wayne Fueling Systems (“Wayne”), part…

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Diebold Nixdorf declares Q4 2017 cash dividend of 10 cents per share on all common shares

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2017-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The board of directors of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) today (Oct. 18, 2017) declared a fourth quarter cash dividend of 10 cents per share on all common shares.  The dividend is payable on Friday, Dec. 8 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Friday, Nov. 17. About Diebold Nixdorf Diebold…

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Diebold Nixdorf to unveil latest innovations that extend beyond omnichannel offerings at Money20/20 conference in Las Vegas

Mobility, security and data underpin industry-leading commerce innovations LAS VEGAS, 2017-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), the world leader in enabling connected commerce, is unveiling its latest experience-driven technologies that extend beyond omnichannel offerings to empower a more cohesive, end-to-end ecosystem for financial institutions and retailers. The company will showcase its latest innovations at this year's Money20/20…

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Diebold Nixdorf to release Q3 2017 financial results on Tuesday, Oct. 31

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2017-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf, (NYSE:DBD) will release 2017 third quarter financial results Tuesday, Oct. 31 before trading begins on the New York Stock Exchange.  Andy W. Mattes, president and chief executive officer, Christopher A. Chapman, senior vice president and chief financial officer, and Juergen Wunram, senior vice president and chief operating officer will discuss…

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