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Monthly Archives: November 2017

SSP Group announces financial results for the year ended 30 September 2017

London, 2017-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, announces its financial results for the year ended 30 September 2017. Highlights: Underlying operating profit1 of £162.9m: up 27.0% at constant currency2, and 34.2% at actual exchange rates Revenue of £2,379.1m: up 11.7% at constant currency,…

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Lulu Group opens its 139th Hypermarket at Buhaira in Sharjah

Lulu Group opens its 139th Hypermarket at Buhaira in Sharjah   Sharjah, UAE, 2017-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lulu Group, region’s top retailer has opened its 139th Hypermarket at Buhaira in Sharjah today (21 NOV 2017) . The new Hypermarket was officially inaugurated by H.H. Shaikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Chairman, Dept. of Government Relations…

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Wine.com triples the number of pickup locations to more than 10,000 sites nationwide

The world’s largest selection of wine now available for convenient pickup at Fedex Office and Walgreens stores nationwide San Francisco, CA, 2017-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wine.com, the nation’s leading online wine retailer, announced that it has tripled the number of pickup locations to more than 10,000 sites nationwide.  This includes nearly 1,000 in California and…

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Starbucks opens its first store in Jamaica

Starbucks opens its first store in Jamaica   Starbucks and Caribbean Coffee Baristas Limited, a consortium led by Margaritaville Caribbean Group, have opened Jamaica’s first Starbucks® store at Doctor’s Cave Beach in Montego Bay Up to 15 Starbucks® stores expected to open over the next five years with a focus on creating local jobs, delivering…

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Amazon celebrates Ten years of “Frustration-Free Packaging”

Certified Frustration-Free Packaging is easy to open, with no annoying clamshells or twist ties, and 100% recyclable Amazon’s Frustration-Free Packaging Programs have grown to include both Frustration-Free Packaging and Ships in Own Container, which produce less waste than traditional packaging – great for customers and the environment Amazon works directly with thousands of manufacturers…

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Lowe’s: Richard D. Maltsbarger to succeed Rick D. Damron as chief operating officer

Lowe’s: Richard D. Maltsbarger to succeed Rick D. Damron as chief operating officer   MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today (November 21, 2017) that Richard D. Maltsbarger, Lowe’s chief development officer and president, international, has been appointed chief operating officer, effective Feb. 3, 2018, and will continue to…

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CVS Pharmacy unveils incentives, rewards and hot deals this Thanksgiving weekend

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Pharmacy wants to take the stress out of the holiday season this year by helping customers easily and affordably check off all the little things on their list from unique stocking stuffers to entertaining essentials so they can get back to enjoying the spirit of the season. CVS…

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The Australian Retailers Association welcomes ACCC’s Draft Determination of the Casual Mall Licensing Code of Practice

Melbourne, Australia, 2017-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)’s Draft Determination of the Casual Mall Licensing Code of Practice, supporting its concerns of the effective operation of the Code and their suggestion to invite respective organisations to become parties of the Code Administration…

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Price Rite joins The Greater Boston Food Bank in its 7th Annual Chain of Giving event

Price Rite joins The Greater Boston Food Bank in its 7th Annual Chain of Giving event   Keasbey, NJ, 2017-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Rite associates took part in the 7th Annual Chain of Giving event this month hosted by The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB). The event kicks off the holiday giving season of by…

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Asda introduces six show-stopping Magnums including the award-winning Châteauneuf Du Pape

The rich, premium red joins a line-up of six Magnum-sized bottles for the festive season Leeds, UK, 2017-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — There’s nothing worse than pouring glasses for guests to find that halfway around the table, the bottle is already empty. To ensure there’s enough for everyone this festive season, Asda is introducing six…

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Mill Station: Kimco unveils plans for a new, open-air shopping destination in Baltimore County, Maryland

Mill Station: Kimco unveils plans for a new, open-air shopping destination in Baltimore County, Maryland   Costco to anchor this Kimco Signature Series development NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2017-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM) today (11/21/2017) introduced plans for Mill Station – a new, open-air shopping destination at the former site of the Owings Mills…

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AHOLD DELHAIZE SHARE BUYBACK UPDATE: 559,672 COMMON SHARES REPURCHASED IN THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 13, 2017 UP TO AND INCLUDING NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 559,672 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from November 13, 2017 up to and including November 17, 2017. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €16.90 per share for a total consideration of €9.5 million. These repurchases were made…

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Meijer reveals 2017 Thanksgiving Day picks for wine and beer from vineyards and breweries across the Midwest

Meijer reveals 2017 Thanksgiving Day picks for wine and beer from vineyards and breweries across the Midwest   GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Historically, Meijer sells nearly 10 million bottles of wine and beer during Thanksgiving week, according to the Meijer beer and wine buyers. If you are looking for guidance and open to…

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7‑Eleven and Coca-Cola team up to brighten the holidays with Slurpee® “Sip & Scan” sweepstakes

7‑Eleven and Coca-Cola team up to brighten the holidays with Slurpee® “Sip & Scan” sweepstakes   IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Claus is coming to town, specifically to 7‑Eleven®stores in town, and he has $100,000 for one lucky Slurpee® drink-lover. 7‑Eleven, Inc. and Coca-Cola are brightening the holidays this year with a Slurpee® “Sip & Scan”…

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7‑Eleven now offers an affordable, fashion-forward line of makeup with the launch of Simply Me Beauty™

IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — For women on the go, 7‑Eleven now offers cosmetic convenience with the launch of Simply Me Beauty™, an affordable, fashion-forward line of makeup. Available exclusively at 7‑Eleven stores, the Simply Me Beauty brand was created to appeal to millennial women. The assortment of 40 items is designed to…

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Hy-Vee to open its first Wahlburgers restaurant franchise at the Mall of America® in Bloomington, Minnesota

Top tourist destination, shopping complex to feature newest location WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2017-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced today (Nov. 21, 2017) that it will open its first Wahlburgers restaurant franchise at the Mall of America® in Bloomington, Minnesota, this summer. The 5,500-square-foot Wahlburgers will be located on Level 2, North at Mall of America…

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Geoffrey Bennett to be recognized as Nebraska’s 2017 Citizen Hero during halftime of the Hy-Vee Heroes Game

“Citizen Heroes” will be recognized during halftime of the Nebraska Cornhuskers versus Iowa Hawkeye football game Omaha, NE, 2017-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — A Norfolk, Nebraska, man will be honored this week for saving the life of a local woman who was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle as she waited near her…

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Jerry Goeders to be recognized as Iowa’s 2017 Citizen Hero during halftime of the Hy-Vee Heroes Game

“Citizen Heroes” will be recognized during halftime of the Iowa Hawkeyes versus Nebraska Cornhuskers football game Des Moines, IA, 2017-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — A Dayton, Iowa, man will be honored this Friday for saving the life of an 8-year-old girl who was alone and struggling to keep her head above water at Lake Rathbun…

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Dollar Tree, Inc.’s Q3 2017 results: Consolidated Sales Increased 6.3% to $5.32 Billion

Diluted Earnings per Share Increased 40.3% to $1.01 vs. $0.72 ~ Enterprise Operating Margin Improved 120 Basis Points to 8.0% ~ Consolidated Sales Increased 6.3% to $5.32 Billion ~ Enterprise Same-Store Sales Increased 3.2% ~ Same-Store Sales by Segment: Dollar Tree +5.0%, Family Dollar +1.5% CHESAPEAKE, Va., 2017-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores,…

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The Florida Retail Federation expects holiday sales to increase 3-3.5 percent over last year

In spite of the impacts of Hurricane Irma on Florida, FRF is still predicting a 3-3.5% increase in sales over 2016, thanks to high consumer confidence, robust housing, a 10-yr low unemployment rate and 100+ million tourists TALLAHASSEE, FL, 2017-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Florida Retail Federation (FRF), the state’s premier trade association celebrating its…

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Kering Foundation launches 6th annual White Ribbon For Women to stop violence against girls and women

London, 2017-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Running from 20 to 25 November, the Kering Foundation’s 6th annual White Ribbon For Women campaign will be led by Alessandro Michele, Stella McCartney, Christopher Kane, Joseph Altuzarra, Dennis Chan, Salma Hayek Pinault and other renowned influencers. Centered around a digital movement #ICouldHaveBeen and new website ICouldHaveBeen.org, the campaign aims to raise awareness of violence…

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GameStop offers the very best holiday deals this Black Friday weekend

Retailer Offers Holiday Shoppers the Lowest Prices Available on Consoles, Games, Toys and Collectibles GRAPEVINE, Texas, 2017-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Nov. 20, 2017), GameStop’s Black Friday ad hit stores nationwide and GameStop.com/BlackFriday, revealing some of the best gaming and collectibles offers in retail. Budget-savvy shoppers can take advantage of incredible savings when they make GameStop their…

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Barnes & Noble announces its annual Black Friday Weekend deals

New York, NY, 2017-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today (November 20, 2017) announced its annual Black Friday Weekend deals that customers  won’t want to miss at its 632 stores nationwide and online at BN.com/BlackFriday. The deals will be available in stores beginning on Black Friday, November…

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Dunkin’ Donuts celebrates the season with holiday goodies!

Dunkin’ Donuts celebrates the season with holiday goodies!   Cookie-flavored donuts, classic coffees, special value offers and sensational stocking stuffers highlight a holiday lineup now available at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide Guests can enjoy Dunkin’s Hot Chocolate for only $1.99 for a medium or larger sized cup; gift ideas include donut lip gloss and new Elf…

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eBay launches brand new deals for Cyber Five

eBay launches brand new deals for Cyber Five   Multi-city ‘Did You Check eBay’ holiday airstream kicks off in NYC on Black Friday. San Jose, CA, 2017-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new eBay study1 found nearly a quarter (23%) of Holiday shoppers get started on Black Friday, so the marketplace is introducing new deals and experiences to make…

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Calvin Klein launches new CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR and CALVIN KLEIN JEANS global multi-media advertising campaign

Calvin Klein launches new CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR and CALVIN KLEIN JEANS global multi-media advertising campaign First Chapter of New Campaign Led by Solange and Her Curated Cast of Artists   NEW YORK, 2017-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], today (Nov. 20, 2017) announced its new CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR and CALVIN KLEIN JEANS global multi-media…

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Calvin Klein, Inc. and Amazon Fashion announce the CALVIN KLEIN X Amazon Fashion holiday retail experience

Calvin Klein, Inc. and Amazon Fashion announce the CALVIN KLEIN X Amazon Fashion holiday retail experience   NEW YORK, 2017-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], and Amazon Fashion today (Nov. 16, 2017) announced the CALVIN KLEIN X Amazon Fashion holiday retail experience, available for customers to shop now through December 31st. The experience will…

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Poundland’s new charity partners: Make-A-Wish® UK, Tommy’s and Whizz-Kidz

Poundland’s new charity partners: Make-A-Wish® UK, Tommy’s and Whizz-Kidz   Poundland partners with three national children’s charities, to change the lives of over 20,000 children and their families by 2020 Willenhall, United Kingdom, 2017-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Poundland today (20 November, 2017) announced its three new charity partners, Make-A-Wish® UK, Tommy’s and Whizz-Kidz in a bid to…

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