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Daily Archives: November 2, 2017

The 91st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® is sure to delight millions of spectators and viewers nationwide

The 91st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® is sure to delight millions of spectators and viewers nationwide   The Annual March Will Once Again Feature a Host of Surprises along with Its Signature Giant Character Balloons, Floats of Fantasy, the Nation’s Finest Marching Bands, Whimsical Performance Groups, Celebrity Appearances and the One-and-Only Santa Claus NEW YORK, 2017-Nov-02 —…

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Amazon kicks off the holiday shopping season with the opening of its Black Friday Deals Store

Customers will find better deals than ever before on the hottest gifts in toys, electronics, home goods and more, the best in holiday entertaining essentials including kitchen items and decor, and even wardrobe must haves All Amazon customers can choose from more than one hundred million items that are eligible for free shipping this holiday …

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Sainsbury’s launches two vinyl compilation albums from its new Own Label imprint

Sainsbury’s launches two vinyl compilation albums from its new Own Label imprint   London, 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s customers can now pick up some exclusive, freshly pressed vinyl alongside their freshly pressed fruit juices. Following Sainsbury’s huge success in the vinyl revival, with one in every 20 vinyl records sold in the UK now purchased…

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The Waitrose Food & Drink Report 2017-18 reveals top food, drink and shopping trends

London, 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Waitrose Food & Drink Report 2017-18 shows today's consumer is firmly in the driving seat. Whether shopping or eating, we do what we want, when we want. Three quarters of Brits say dining out alone is more socially acceptable than it was five years ago, with a third…

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Timothy Goodman to bring his signature hand-illustrated style to the labels of award-winning ALDI wines

Batavia, Ill., 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — ALDI has partnered with acclaimed artist, designer and illustrator Timothy Goodman for the upcoming release of a limited edition reserve wine collection. Known for his bold, text-based murals, Goodman traded walls for wine labels to bring his signature hand-illustrated style to a selection of award-winning ALDI wines. The…

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RILA comments on House Hearings on data security and consumer privacy

House Hearings Address Consumer Privacy In The Digital Age Arlington , VA, 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — In response to hearings held today (11/1/2017) in the House Financial Services and Energy and Commerce Committees focusing on data security and consumer privacy, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement: “Consumer privacy and data security…

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CarMax announces the opening of its third store in Las Vegas

Company announces contributions to local nonprofit RICHMOND, Virginia, 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, is celebrating the grand opening of the company’s third store in Las Vegas and fourth location in the state of Nevada. The store is located at 4900 North Rancho Drive and has the…

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CarMax celebrates the opening of its fifth store location in the Bay Area

Company announces new store in Colma and contribution to benefit area children RICHMOND, Virginia, 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, is celebrating the grand opening of the company’s fifth store location in the Bay Area. The store is located at 401 Serramonte Blvd. in Colma and has…

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Weddington Way launches its new Tulle bridesmaid and special occasion dress collection

Weddington Way launches its new Tulle bridesmaid and special occasion dress collection   THE COLLECTION INTRODUCES NEW STYLE ELEMENTS, REIMAGINING TULLE FOR WEDDINGTON WAY’S MILLENNIAL CUSTOMER San Francisco, CA, 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weddington Way today (November 1, 2017) announced the launch of its new Tulle bridesmaid and special occasion dress collection. This launch marks a significant expansion…

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Wegmans Food Market’s Medford store at Mystic Valley Parkway opens on Sunday, Nov. 5

MEDFORD, MA, 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sunday can’t come soon enough for Wegmans’ Medford Store Manager Kevin Russell, the store’s 450 employees, and the eager residents who have called, emailed, and sent in social media comments since plans to bring Wegmans to Medford were announced in 2015. “Wegmans coming to Medford, Ma?!,” wrote one resident…

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Dollar General offers 11 percent discount to military community and their families on Saturday, November 11, 2017

Dollar General offers 11 percent discount to military community and their families on Saturday, November 11, 2017   Major discount retailer to provide 11 percent discount on November 11, 2017 GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — To recognize and thank the military community for their service and sacrifice, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is offering an 11…

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Dollar General Corporation to release Q3 2017 financial results on Thursday, December 7, 2017

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) plans to report its financial results for its fiscal 2017 third quarter ended November 3, 2017, on Thursday, December 7, 2017. In connection with the announcement, Todd Vasos, chief executive officer, and John Garratt, chief financial officer, will host a conference call…

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Big Lots Give Big for Kids fall fundraising campaign raised $3.1 million dollars for Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Big Lots announced today  (November 1, 2017) the completion of the company’s fourth Give Big for Kids point-of-sale fundraising campaign benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The four-and-a-half-week campaign collected donation in all 1,426 Big Lots stores, raising an impressive $3.1 million dollars. “Raising more than 3 million dollars during our…

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PetSmart shares reasons people may want to consider adopting a senior pet during National Adoption Weekend

Pets of all ages, types, sizes and personalities will be up for adoption during PetSmart Charities' National Adoption Weekend, Nov. 10 – 12 in nearly every PetSmart store across North America. PHOENIX, 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — There is no question that puppies and kittens are super cute, but if you have ever…

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PetSmart Buy a Bag, Give a Meal program reaches 50 million meals of pet food

So Far This Year, PetSmart Achieves More Than 80 Percent of its Goal to Donate 60 Million Meals Thanks Shoppers for Participating and Buying Pet Food Bags PHOENIX, 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart announced today ( Nov. 1, 2017) that so far this year it has generated 50 million meals of pet food…

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Barnes & Noble unveils its exclusive assortment of books, toys & games, gifts for the holiday season

Barnes & Noble Stores Nationwide Gearing up for the Holiday Season with Exclusive Assortment of Books, Toys & Games, Gifts and More The Company Makes Gifting Effortless with Its Holiday Gift Guide and Unique Online Tools Including SmartGift and Book Graph™ Barnes & Noble Once Again Encourages Customers to Join in the Holiday…

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Barnes & Noble announces lineup of star-studded events for November

Fans Can Visit Barnes & Noble and Meet the Celebrities They Love Including Bestselling Authors, Well-Known Actors and Actresses, Famous Politicians, Popular Chefs and More New York, New York, 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today (October 31, 2017) announced November’s lineup of star-studded events, featuring bestselling…

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Baskin-Robbins’ November Flavor of the Month is Tiramisu!

Baskin-Robbins’ November Flavor of the Month is Tiramisu!   CANTON, Mass., 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The secret’s out! Baskin-Robbins’ November Flavor of the Month is Tiramisu. So naturally, Kelly German, Research & Development Senior Technologist for Baskin-Robbins, has created a Tiramisu recipe using the Tiramisu Flavor of the Month, and it is drool worthy. Our indulgent November…

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Baskin-Robbins brings back its popular Ice Cream Turkey Cake to kick off the holiday season

Baskin-Robbins brings back its popular Ice Cream Turkey Cake to kick off the holiday season   Baskin-Robbins celebrates the spirit of the holiday season with festive lineup of ice cream treats CANTON, Mass., 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of specialty ice cream shops, is excited to kick off the holiday season with…

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RBR research: NCR remains the leading POS software provider for the retail and hospitality industries

New RBR “Global POS Software 2017” report identifies NCR as leading point-of-sale software provider in the retail and hospitality industries for the second consecutive year Duluth, Ga., 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, remains the leading point-of-sale (POS) software provider for the retail and hospitality industries according to…

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HotSchedules’ workforce management platforms to be integrated to the NCR Aloha restaurant POS solution

Integration of HotSchedules’ labor management and inventory solution with the NCR Aloha POS Solution helps guide better management decisions for smoother operations AUSTIN, Texas, and DULUTH, Ga., 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — HotSchedules®, the leading provider of workforce and back office solutions for the restaurant and retail industries, and NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel…

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USDA FSIS issues public health alert for Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods’ salads with chicken meat products that may be contaminated with Listeria

WASHINGTON, 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that salads with chicken meat products produced by Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods, a Vallejo, Calif. establishment, may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. A recall was not requested because it is…

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SPAR UK launches Zapper all-in-one mobile payment, loyalty and voucher app instore

United Kingdom, 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR UK now offers shoppers the option to use the Zapper all-in-one mobile payment, loyalty and voucher app instore. A selection of Appleby Westward’s Gillett’s SPAR stores around Plymouth and Exeter were the first to launch with Zapper’s smart loyalty app while further development expansion across the SPAR…

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Lowe’s Canada to fill up more than 130 permanent positions for its new store in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Job Fair slated for November 9th and 10th in anticipation of new Lowe’s store opening in early 2018 Boucherville, QC, 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its ongoing growth in Canada, Lowe’s Canada has announced hiring plans for its new Lowe’s store in Winnipeg, Manitoba, slated to open in early 2018. Located at…

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Smart & Final Stores to report Q3 2017 financial results on Wednesday, November 15, 2017

COMMERCE, Calif., 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Smart & Final Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SFS), the value-oriented food and everyday staples retailer, today (Nov. 1, 2017) announced that it will report its financial results for the third quarter ended October 8, 2017, on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, after the close of market. David Hirz, President and Chief Executive…

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Central Valley Farm Land Trust continues its Kids to Farm program in partnership with Raley’s

Fair Oaks, CA, 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Central Valley Farm Land Trust (CVFT) is excited to announce the continuation of our pilot program, Kids to Farm.  Although we are surrounded by farmland, most students have no understanding of how their food grows.  In partnership with Raley’s, and with assistance from California Ag in…

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CVS Health Foundation supports the expansion of smoking cessation programs of eight cancer centers with $1 million in grants

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The CVS Health Foundation today (November 1, 2017) announced it has awarded $1 million dollars in grants to eight Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) member cancer centers to build new smoking cessation programs or expand existing ones across the country, enabling each cancer institute to reach more at-risk…

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BJ’s Restaurants to treat Members of the Armed Forces with cold brew and free meal on Veterans Day

Members of the Armed Forces are invited to enjoy a complimentary entree on Nov. 10-11, plus a handcrafted BJ’s beer or soda generously contributed by a member of the community HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2017-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Veterans Day, BJ’s Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) invites all former and active duty military to stop in for a cold…

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