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Daily Archives: December 1, 2017

National Influenza Vaccination Week: CVS Health encourages families to get their flu shots in preparation for peak flu season

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) is encouraging families to get their flu shots during National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 3-9) in preparation for peak flu season. A recent survey released by CVS Health found that nearly two-thirds (61 percent) of Americans get a flu vaccine every year, or plan to…

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CVS Health survey: majority of Americans agree that the health care system is in need of reform

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Results of a new national survey from CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) released today (November 30, 2017) found that over half (56 percent) of Americans say the U.S. health care system does not work well for them, while overwhelming majorities agree the system is in need of reform (73…

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CVS Health offers Meningitis B vaccines to students, faculty and staff at UMass Amherst

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) is offering Meningitis B vaccines to students, faculty and staff at UMass Amherst, in response to two confirmed cases of Meningitis B on campus. CVS Pharmacy stores and MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics have vaccines available to protect patients against the disease. The Centers for Disease Control…

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Iceland supports Greenpeace’s call for the Government to impose bottle Deposit Return Scheme

London, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Iceland fully supports Greenpeace’s call for the Government to impose a bottle DepositReturn Scheme (DRS). Richard Walker, Director for Sustainability at Iceland Foods, said: “Every minute, a truckload of plastic waste enters our oceans. In Britain, we are failing to recycle up to 16 million single use plastic bottles every…

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Poundland keeps things really simple with its 2017 Christmas TV ad

Willenhall, United Kingdom, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Poundland will tonight unveil its 2017 Christmas TV ad that cost just £65,000 to make and a total of £415,000 once the airtime is bought, compared to the £7 million spent by John Lewis, which equates to a private jet or Birmingham’s most expensive house. Without the…

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Pradera appoints Sabiha Güleç and Sevgi Ocak as Joint Heads of its Turkey office

London, UK, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pradera, the specialist international retail real estate fund and asset manager, has appointed Sabiha Güleç and Sevgi Ocak as Joint Heads of its Turkey office. Their primary responsibility will be to oversee the management of Istanbul Cevahir, one of Europe’s largest shopping centres that Pradera manages on behalf…

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Pradera improved its Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark results for 2017 across its funds

London, UK, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pradera, the specialist international retail real estate fund and asset manager, has again demonstrated it is setting the standard for sustainable retail real estate, having significantly improved its Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) results for 2017 across three of its funds. The Pradera funds were analysed as…

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Kum & Go opens the doors to its newest store in Muscatine, Iowa

New store on Cedar Street features fresh food and a variety of fuel options Muscatine, IA, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kum & Go opens the doors Thursday, November 30, at 6 a.m. to its newest store in Muscatine, Iowa, at 416 Cedar Street. The 6,200+-square foot store will focus on fresh food and features a variety of…

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RUSSIA: Lenta announces the opening of its first supermarket in Vladimir region

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of the first supermarket in Vladimir region. The new store is located in Aleksandrov, Vladimir Region at 13 Lenina street. The store has a total area of 778 sq.m with…

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RUSSIA: Lenta announces the opening of two new supermarkets in Yekaterinburg

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of two new supermarkets in Yekaterinburg. The first store is located at 200 Moskovskaya street. The store has a total area of 1,494 sq.m with 983 sq.m of selling space.…

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Lenta appoints Steven Hellman as a non-executive Director

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce that Steven Hellman has been appointed as a non-executive Director of Lenta Ltd. with effect from 1st December, 2017. Steven Hellman is the former Regional Chief Executive Officer of Credit Suisse for…

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Dunkin’ Donuts serves up free coffee on weekdays from December 1st through December 20th

Dunkin’ Donuts serves up free coffee on weekdays from December 1st through December 20th   On weekdays from December 1st through December 20th, select U.S. Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants will each offer up to 500 guests free medium hot coffees In each “Brewing Joy” market, local Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees will donate $1,000 to organizations helping…

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Bon-Ton Family Of Stores will host “Santa Fest” Events on December 2 and December 9

Bon-Ton Family Of Stores will host "Santa Fest" Events on December 2 and December 9   Bon-Ton Family Of Stores Will Host Photos With Santa During "Santa Fest" Events Free photos with Santa, kids' crafts, shopping offers and a variety of fun activities MILWAUKEE, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (OTCQX: BONT)…

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Office Depot Receives 100 percent on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Scorecard on LGBTQ Workplace Equality

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading omnichannel provider of business services, products and technology today (November 30, 2017) announced that it received a perfect 100 percent score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2018 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI is a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian,…

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SPAR Austria introducES new organic SPAR enjoy ice tea range

Austria, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — After the successful launch of the SPAR enjoy super fruit juice range earlier this year, SPAR Austria has tapped into another beverage trend with the introduction of its new organic SPAR enjoy ice tea range, which comes in various delicious flavour combinations: Turmeric & Ginger, Rooibos & Herbs…

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RIMOWA collaborates with Fendi to design an exceptional suitcase

RIMOWA collaborates with Fendi to design an exceptional suitcase   Paris, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — To celebrate the 80th anniversary of its iconic aluminum suitcase, RIMOWA has unveiled an exclusive collaboration with Fendi. For the first time, the benchmark in premium luggage has combined its expertise with the savoir-faire of the Roman fashion house to create a unique carry-on…

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Sainsbury’s partners with etiquette experts Debrett’s for a guide to Christmas gift-giving

Sainsbury’s partners with etiquette experts Debrett’s for a guide to Christmas gift-giving   Debrett's new guide to festive faux pas says a text message thank you isn't enough; don't Insta-boast and always bring a bottle for the host - but don't expect to drink it yourself. London, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s has teamed up with etiquette…

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Price Rite Marketplace appoints Jim Dorey as new President

Keasbey, NJ, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Rite Marketplace has named Jim Dorey President of the company, which has 65 grocery stores in nine states and is a registered trademark of Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest supermarket cooperative. Dorey replaces Neil Duffy, who retired from Price Rite in October, and will lead a…

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Chipotle Board forms search committee for new CEO

Current Chairman, CEO and Founder Steve Ells to Become Executive Chairman with Primary Focus on Innovation Upon Completion of Search DENVER, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today (Nov. 29, 2017) announced that Steve Ells, chairman and CEO – and the founder of the company in 1993 – will become executive chairman following the completion of…

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Price Chopper Supermarkets and Market 32 expand home delivery service powered by Instacart to Capital Region of New York

SCHENECTADY, NY, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper Supermarkets and Market 32 continue to grow their partnership with Instacart, the technology-driven, nationwide on-demand grocery delivery service, by bringing same-day home delivery of groceries to Price Chopper/Market 32 customers throughout the Capital Region. To place an order for delivery, customers simply go to shop.pricechopper.com or shop.market32.com.…

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NEW ZEALAND: Foodstuffs North Island celebrates the official opening of PAK’nSAVE Clendon

Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs North Island officially opened PAK’nSAVE Clendon on November 28 with a public ribbon-cutting ceremony. It represents the conclusion of a significant construction project for Foodstuffs. Clendon had a 30-year-old New World that was in need of replacement, but Foodstuffs North Island could see that a PAK’nSAVE would…

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PHILIPPINES: SM Prime Holdings to open its newest mall in Bulacan on Friday, December 1

PHILIPPINES: SM Prime Holdings to open its newest mall in Bulacan on Friday, December 1   Pasay City, Philippines, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property companies in Southeast Asia, continues to expand in Northern Luzon as it sets to open its newest mall in Bulacan, SM Center…

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Co-op become the exclusive wholesale supplier to Costcutter Supermarkets Group

MANCHESTER, UK, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following the recent announcement concerning Palmer and Harvey (P&H), The Co-op and Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) have today (29 November) confirmed an agreement that will see Co-op become the exclusive wholesale supplier to CSG and the 2,200 Costcutter, Mace, Simply Fresh, Supershop and kwiksave convenience stores across its network from Spring 2018. The…

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Loch Lomond brewery to supply three of its ales to Co-op food stores across Scotland

MANCHESTER, UK, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Loch Lomond brewery has brewed-up a contract win to supply three of its ales to Co-op food stores across Scotland. Based in Alexandria, the brewery founded by Fiona and Euan MacEachern marks its sixth anniversary this month after they turned their hobby for home brewing into an award winning business,…

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PetSmart offers pet parents four easy and impactful ways to help pets in need this holiday season

From Gifts that Give Back to Feeding Pets in Need, PetSmart and its Shoppers Will be Helping Pets in Need all Season Long PHOENIX, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — With less than one month of shopping left before the holidays, millions of shoppers are on the hunt for the perfect gifts. With the season also reminding…

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PetSmart to release Q3 2017 results on Monday, December 11, 2017

PHOENIX, AZ, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart, Inc. (the “Company”) plans to make its third quarter fiscal 2017 results available on the Company’s secure website on Monday, December 11, 2017. The Company will also hold an investor conference call to review its results for the third quarter fiscal 2017 on Tuesday, December 12,…

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ePRICE’s Black Friday sales a major hit with Italians

The most sold items included LED Televisions, washer-dryers, video games and bed warmers. The most costly item sold was the Samsung QLED Ultra HD 65” TV. Milan, Rome, Turin, Naples and Brescia recorded the highest number of purchases on the ecommerce site during the Black Friday days Milan, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mind-boggling…

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Lenta announces the opening of its sixth supermarket in Novosibirsk, Russia

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its sixth supermarket in Novosibirsk. The new store is a Lenta supermarket located at 2/2 Volochaevskaya street, Novosibirsk. The store has a total area of 1,181 sq.m with 630…

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