Daily Archives: January 12, 2018

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Wendy’s opens new restaurant in Guatemala City, Guatemala its 500th international location

DUBLIN, Ohio, 2018-Jan-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ: WEN) announced the grand opening of its 500th international restaurant location in Guatemala City, Guatemala by franchise organization Alimentos Corporativos Coralsa.

Alimentos Corporativos Coralsa joined the Wendy’s® system in 2015 and currently operates a total of 13 restaurants in Guatemala, employing more than 400 Wendy’s team members.

“In the past year we’ve grown our international portfolio by more than 60 net new restaurants,” said Todd Penegor, President and CEO of The Wendy’s Company. “This is a great achievement that we attribute to the strength of our brand and partnerships with exceptional and dedicated franchisees who are committed to developing Wendy’s abroad.”

The opening of the 500th international restaurant in Guatemala in late December follows recent openings of new international Wendy’s locations in Brazil, Chile, Indonesia, Japan and Malaysia, to name a few.

“We have an outstanding group of international franchise partners who play an essential role in the growth and success of our brand, and we are dedicated to helping them build strong, profitable restaurant businesses,” said Bob Wright, EVP, Chief Operations Officer & International of The Wendy’s Company. “At Wendy’s, our goal is to Delight Every Customer in every restaurant around the world. It’s this shared commitment that has resulted in the successful growth of our international business.”

About The Wendy’s Company
The Wendy’s Company is the world’s third-largest quick-service hamburger company. The Wendy’s system includes approximately 6,500 franchise and Company-operated restaurants in the United States and 30 countries and U.S. territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.aboutwendys.com.

Note: International restaurants within the Wendy’s system are those located outside the U.S. and Canada, and include restaurants in the U.S. territories of Guam, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

SOURCE The Wendy’s Company

Heidi Schauer, Director, Corporate Communications, heidi.schauer@wendys.com, Tel: 614.764.3368

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Majid Al Futtaim expands My City Centre brand in the UAE with the opening of My City Centre Al Dhait

Majid Al Futtaim expands My City Centre brand in the UAE with the opening of My City Centre Al Dhait

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Jan-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Majid Al Futtaim—the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia—today opened My City Centre Al Dhait to meet the everyday dining, lifestyle and retail needs of Ras Al Khaimah’s fastest-growing communities. Today’s inauguration marks Majid Al Futtaim’s first investment in a community and convenience focused retail and services destination for this emirate’s residents and tourists.

“Today we underscore Majid Al Futtaim’s commitment to delivering a unique retail experience to fast-growing communities around the region with the opening of My City Centre Al Dhait, our first shopping destination in Ras Al Khaimah and the latest addition to the growing My City Centre brand in the UAE,” said Ghaith Shocair, Chief Executive Officer – Shopping Malls,
Majid Al Futtaim – Properties.

“We will deliver a diverse retail offering in an accessible location within the expanding residential areas of Ras Al Khaimah. My City Centre Al Dhait will address the daily needs of visitors and the increasing number of tourists in the country’s Northern Emirates.”

The AED 68.5 million mall, which has a gross leasable area of 5,494 square metres, houses more than 30 regional and international lifestyle brands.  My City Centre Al Dhait is Majid Al Futtaim’s third My City Centre mall in the UAE, a neighbourhood shopping and dining destination created specifically for nearby residential and commercial communities.

Easily accessible due to its proximity to Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, My City Centre Al Dhait offers a vast array of household goods, including fresh produce and bakery items from Carrefour Market. Dining options include the emirate’s first branch of American fast-food chain Popeye’s, Blends & Brews and McDonald’s alongside more extensive menu options at Indian restaurant Gazebo and Iranian cuisine specialist Hatam.

The opening of My City Centre Al Dhait reinforces Majid Al Futtaim’s commitment made in 2016 to increase investments in the UAE by AED 30 billion by 2026, taking its total investments in the UAE to AED 48 billion.

As part of Majid Al Futtaim’s sustainability strategy, My City Centre Al Dhait follows green building protocol with innovative methods and resource-efficient procedures in place, including collecting condensed water from air-conditioning and ventilations systems to use for irrigation and installing LED lighting and water-saving low-flow fixtures and faucets. The single-storey, 7,000-square-metre property meets LEED Gold criteria and its solar-panelled parking bay shades, which incorporate photovoltaic cells, are expected to deliver energy savings of 7.5 per cent.

My City Centre Al Dhait complements Majid Al Futtaim’s additional investments in the Northern Emirates, which include the expansion of both City Centre Ajman and City Centre Sharjah in 2018.

SOURCE: MAJID AL FUTTAIM

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Wawa expands Grubhub delivery service to New Jersey

Fans of both brands can enjoy free delivery during Philadelphia football playoff games this winter

Wawa, PA, 2018-Jan-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wawa, Inc., today announced the company will be delivering to select locations in New Jersey through its partnership with Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB), the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company. Wawa’s first New Jersey store to offer delivery, located at 500 New Jersey Highway 38 in Cherry Hill, NJ, becomes Wawa’s seventh store overall to partner with Grubhub, joining Pennsylvania locations in Philadelphia, Bethlehem and Ardmore

“At Wawa, we believe we exist to go beyond filling orders but to fulfill the lives of our customers every day, and part of this belief means making ordering Wawa products as fast, easy and accessible as possible,” said Steve Hackett, Delivery Project Manager for Wawa. “By offering our customers the ability to order their favorite Wawa products from the comforts of their own home or office through the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company in Grubhub, we can connect with and enhance the lives of more customers than ever before.”

“We’re excited to be Wawa’s first delivery partner and bring fans of this beloved chain their favorite menu items like famous hoagies and mac and cheese to enjoy from the comfort of home,“ said Stan Chia, chief operating officer of Grubhub. “We’re thrilled to provide the partnership and technology that will help Wawa reach new guests. I hope that diners are delighted to see this local favorite on Grubhub.”

Wawa and Grubhub first started offering delivery in late 2017. Now in seven stores, online delivery via Grubhub is available for most of Wawa’s foodservice products, as well as a limited number of beverages, chips, candy and desserts. In addition to the New Jersey location, Wawa stores that are currently offering delivery include:

Store #8037 in Bethlehem
741 East Broad St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018

#8064 in NE Philadelphia
3341 Grant Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114

#66 in Ardmore, PA
195 West Lancaster Ave.
Ardmore, PA 19003

#161 in Center City, Philadelphia
2040 Hamilton St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130

#8013 2535 Aramingo Ave.
Philadelphia, PA

#247- 518 South 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA

Also, during the Philadelphia football playoff games this winter, Wawa delivery is FREE from our stores offering delivery. Customers can check Grubhub’s online or mobile platforms to see if their location is in the
delivery zones.

How it Works
Customers interested in ordering their favorite Wawa items online can go to wawadelivery.com or on Grubhub’s online and mobile platforms. Grubhub diners can simply type in their address to see if there is a Wawa available in
their area for delivery or pickup. Delivery fees, order minimums, menu items and hours may vary depending on location.

About Wawa, Inc.
Wawa, Inc., a privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. Toward the end of the 19th Century, owner George Wood took an interest in dairy farming and the family began a small processing plant in Wawa, PA in 1902. The milk business was a huge success, due to its quality, cleanliness and “certified” process. As home delivery of milk declined in the early 1960’s, Grahame Wood, George’s grandson, opened the first Wawa Food Market in 1964 as an outlet for dairy products. Today, Wawa is your all day, every day stop for freshly prepared foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services, and surcharge-free ATMs. A chain of more than 780 convenience retail stores (over 590 offering gasoline), Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. The stores offer a large fresh food service selection, including Wawa brands such as custom prepared hoagies, freshly-brewed coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, Specialty Beverages, and an assortment of soups, sides and snacks. In 2016 and 2017 Wawa was recognized in Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, a survey-based ranking of employers offering the best associate experiences and strongest opportunities. In 2017 Wawa was the recipient of a Silver Plate Award in the category of Retail & Specialty Foodservice by the International Foodservice Manufacturers’ Association during their 63rd Annual Award Event. Wawa was also designated as a 2017 Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

About Grubhub
Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) is the nation’s leading online and mobile takeout food-ordering marketplace with the most comprehensive network of restaurant partners and largest active diner base. Dedicated to moving eating forward and connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, the company’s platforms and services strive to elevate food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub is proud to work with approximately 75,000 restaurant partners in over 1,300 U.S. cities and London. The Grubhub portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, Eat24, AllMenus and MenuPages.

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CONTACT: public.relations@wawa.com
press@grubhub.com

SOURCE: Wawa, Inc.

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ascena retail group names Eric Hunter as President, Plus Fashion segment including Lane Bryant, Catherines and Cacique brands

MAHWAH, N.J., 2018-Jan-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ:ASNA), announced today that Eric Hunter will serve as President of ascena’s Plus Fashion segment which includes the Lane Bryant, Catherines and Cacique brands.

“Eric’s broad experience and focus on the customer makes him well-equipped to take on this essential leadership position,” said Gary Muto, President and Chief Executive Officer of ascena Brands.

Mr. Hunter’s background includes more than 20 years of diverse marketing experience. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President of Marketing for Pier 1 Imports, Inc., a position he held since 2013. Mr. Hunter also has experience as Senior Vice President and acting Chief Marketing Officer for JCPenney Company where he led strategy, research, creative, media, customer relationship management and digital direction. Prior to that, Mr. Hunter served as Chief Marketing Officer & Group President with Kellwood Company. He also gained experience at PMK/HBH/Momentum and Creative Artists Agency. Mr. Hunter earned his bachelor’s degree in Marketing and International Business from Northeastern University and his master’s degree from the University of Oxford.

“After a comprehensive search process, we have found an outstanding individual to assume leadership of these iconic brands,” said David Jaffe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the ascena retail group, inc. “Eric has a track record of strong leadership, vision and strategy both inside and outside of retail that make him uniquely qualified to lead our Plus Fashion segment into the future.”

“I’m very excited to join ascena and contribute to the company’s transformation and growth efforts by leading Lane Bryant, Catherines and Cacique,” said Mr. Hunter.

About ascena retail group, inc. ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ:ASNA) is a leading national specialty retailer offering apparel, shoes, and accessories for women under the Premium Fashion segment (Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lou & Grey), Value Fashion segment (maurices and dressbarn), Plus Fashion segment (Lane Bryant, Catherines and Cacique), and for tween girls under the Kids Fashion segment (Justice). ascena retail group, inc. operates ecommerce websites and approximately 4,800 stores throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

For more information about ascena retail group, inc. visit: ascenaretail.com, AnnTaylor.com, LOFT.com, louandgrey.com, maurices.com, dressbarn.com, lanebryant.com, Catherines.com, and shopjustice.com.

Source: ascena retail group, inc.

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LCP: O’Kane Irish Foods signs 10-year lease at Phoenix Trading Estate, Perivale, Ealing

LCP: O’Kane Irish Foods signs 10-year lease at Phoenix Trading Estate, Perivale, Ealing

West Midlands, England, 2018-Jan-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The largest dedicated importer of Irish foods into the UK has moved to a new facility in London to help it grow its online business.

O’Kane Irish Foods has signed a 10-year lease for unit 2, Phoenix Trading Estate, Perivale, Ealing, after agreeing terms with LCP, which owns and manages the estate.

The move follows a three-year search for suitable premises that could house the company’s online division, YourIrishshop.com.

Eddie O’Kane, who founded Wembley-headquartered O’Kane Irish Foods in 2003, said the 8,101 sq ft unit at Ealing was ideal to house its online division. The unit will also have an in-house photographic studio and a training facility for the other businesses within the group.

“I have been looking around for a suitable facility for about three years now and whilst a few came up I didn’t feel that the landlords were quite right for me,” he said.

“With LCP I’ve found the partner that will allow the business to grow over the next 10 years. That was evident in the flexibility shown from early in the negotiations. I got the impression right from the start that they also believe in long-term progressive relationships rather than the bog standard tenant/landlord relationship.

“Of course, it helps that the location is absolutely ideal for us and the enclosed estate provides peace of mind in terms of security.”

Julian Diamond, LCP retail director, said: “We pride ourselves on working very closely with clients to ensure they find the right premises for their business and I’m very pleased to have secured the lease for O’Kane Irish Foods at Phoenix Trading Estate. We wish the company every success as it sets its sights on further growth over the next few years.”

YourIrishshop.com was launched in 2006 and is a fully-owned subsidiary of O’Kane Irish Foods, which supplies Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and ASDA.

SOURCE: LCP Management Ltd

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Diebold Nixdorf announces the appointment of that Mark S. Brewer as SVP and managing director, Global Retail

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2018-Jan-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a world leader in driving connected commerce, today announced that Mark S. Brewer has joined the company as senior vice president and managing director, Global Retail. Brewer is responsible for leading the company’s retail connected commerce strategy and operations, including business development, customer relationship management and global sales. As a member of Diebold Nixdorf’s senior leadership team, he will report to Juergen Wunram, Diebold Nixdorf interim co-president and co-CEO.

Brewer comes to Diebold Nixdorf from DXC Technology, where he most recently served as global vice president, Enterprise and Cloud Applications. Prior to this, he spent many years in leadership roles at IBM. Brewer’s roles at IBM included group general manager, Global Technology Services, for IBM Australia; vice president, North America retail, consumer packaged goods, travel and transportation industries; managing director Retail Industries, North America; and various solution and sales leadership roles in IBM Europe.

“Mark’s extensive retail industry and technology services experience, as well as his strong track record across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific, give us the opportunity to capitalize on our strategic opportunities within the retail industry and further deliver solutions that surpass consumer demands,” said Wunram. “He is a perfect fit to lead our retail team and execute our retail growth strategy around the world.” Brewer is based at the company’s headquarters facility in North Canton.

A native of the U.K., currently residing in northern Virginia, Brewer received a bachelor’s degree, with honors, in Systems Design and Mathematics from the University West of England, Bristol, U.K.

About Diebold Nixdorf
Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) is a world leader in enabling connected commerce for millions of consumers each day across the financial and retail industries. Its software-defined solutions bridge the physical and digital worlds of cash and consumer transactions conveniently, securely and efficiently. As an innovation partner for nearly all of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and a majority of the top 25 global retailers, Diebold Nixdorf delivers unparalleled services and technology that are essential to evolve in an ‘always on’ and changing consumer landscape.

Diebold Nixdorf has a presence in more than 130 countries with approximately 24,000 employees worldwide. The organization maintains corporate offices in North Canton, Ohio, USA and Paderborn, Germany. Shares are traded on the New York and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges under the symbol ‘DBD’. Visit www.DieboldNixdorf.com for more information.

SOURCE Diebold Nixdorf

Media Relations: Mike Jacobsen, APR, +1-330-490-3796, michael.jacobsen@dieboldnixdorf.com; Investor Relations, Steve Virostek, +1-330-490-6319, steve.virostek@dieboldnixdorf.com

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Diebold Nixdorf to demonstrate the future of retail journeys at the NRF BIG Show, Jan. 14-16 in New York

Sophisticated technologies propel an intuitive customer journey, enhancing retail shopping experiences across channel boundaries

NEW YORK, 2018-Jan-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a world leader in driving connected commerce, will showcase its latest experience-driven technologies at the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) BIG Show, the world’s leading annual retail event, from Jan. 14-16 in New York. In booth #1885, Diebold Nixdorf will demonstrate the future of retail journeys, with solutions designed to extend beyond omnichannel offerings to make the “Store for One” – a connected commerce approach that is completely centered on the consumer – a reality.

A fundamental shift from a channel-centric to a consumer-centric approach will transform the entire retail landscape. As retailers increasingly look for solutions to improve consumer shopping experiences, it is crucial to adopt interactive technologies and ensure the most efficient, “always on” operations via a “store as a service” concept for users. Visitors at the Diebold Nixdorf booth can explore how its Storevolution TMprogram, supported by Vynamic™ Retail Software, enables both consumers and retailers at every single step of the retail journey.

Diebold Nixdorf’s latest innovations in retail checkout technology through Storevolution cover the consumer journey from end-to-end:

  • Recently announced software solutions on display at NRF include Vynamic Engage, which supports greater customer centricity via personalized interactions with consumers, Vynamic Mobile Shopper, mobile self-scanning software, and Vynamic Mobile Retail, demonstrated via a mobile scan-and-go app. These solutions improve the consumer’s in-store retail experience through customization based on prior buying patterns and behaviors.
  • Managed Mobility Services help to improve performance and availability of existing and new mobile devices in real-time to optimize operational costs.
  • The embedding of digital and mobile-enabled touchpoints for both shoppers and staff members is represented in the BEETLE iSCAN EASY eXpress self-checkout solution, now featuring RFID technology. Supporting the consumer’s demands for digital and mobile-enabled touchpoints, the BEETLE iSCAN EASY eXpress employs a “scan and go” modality and acts as an interactive kiosk or a payment terminal with a compact design to support cashless payments via card and smartphone.
  • Saving space and boosting productivity, the new BEETLE iPOS plus XL has an extra-large 18.5” screen and acts as an all-in-one POS solution. Further, the M-III, a modular POS system, simultaneously operates several applications, offering excellent scalability, high performance, and a greater range of functionality for traditional checkout areas.
  • The K-Two Kiosk automates routine tasks and in-store transactions, offers order-taking abilities at QSRs and fast casual restaurants, provides customer service, supplies product information, sells tickets and presents functionality that furthers store digitalization.

Diebold Nixdorf’s booth at NRF will also feature the “DN Future Store,” a virtual reality experience that demonstrates how Vynamic enables both retailers and consumers throughout the in-store shopping experiences via intuitive changes.

“When it comes to retail, we understand the growing demand from consumers for personalized, connected, and convenient shopping experiences,” said Juergen Wunram, interim co-chief executive officer and chief operating officer, Diebold Nixdorf. “We are constantly innovating and expanding our portfolio and software services to ensure that retailers have everything they need to address their operational needs along the evolving consumer journey.”

About Diebold Nixdorf
Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) is a world leader in enabling connected commerce for millions of consumers each day across the financial and retail industries. Its software-defined solutions bridge the physical and digital worlds of cash and consumer transactions conveniently, securely and efficiently. As an innovation partner for nearly all of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and a majority of the top 25 global retailers, Diebold Nixdorf delivers unparalleled services and technology that are essential to evolve in an ‘always on’ and changing consumer landscape.

Diebold Nixdorf has a presence in more than 130 countries with approximately 24,000 employees worldwide. The organization maintains corporate offices in North Canton, Ohio, USA and Paderborn, Germany. Shares are traded on the New York and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges under the symbol ‘DBD’. Visit www.DieboldNixdorf.com for more information.

SOURCE Diebold Nixdorf

Media Relations, Mike Jacobsen, APR, +1-330-490-3796, michael.jacobsen@dieboldnixdorf.com; Investor Relations, Steve Virostek, +1-330-490-6319, steve.virostek@dieboldnixdorf.com

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Diebold Nixdorf introduces enhancements to its Vynamic™ portfolio: Vynamic Engage and Vynamic Mobile Shopper at the NRF BIG Show

Company introducing Vynamic™ Retail software to power its Storevolution™ strategy

NEW YORK, 2018-Jan-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), the world leader in driving connected commerce, will introduce the company’s latest software-driven technologies at the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) BIG Show, the world’s leading annual retail event, from Jan. 14-16 in New York. Diebold Nixdorf will launch two major software solutions enhancing the scope of the Vynamic™ portfolio: Vynamic Engage and Vynamic Mobile Shopper.

Retailers can substantially improve consumers’ in-store shopping experiences through the implementation of interactive and intuitive technologies. Diebold Nixdorf’s latest innovations in retail technology, available as a part of its Storevolution™ strategy, covers the consumer journey end-to-end.

The new cloud-based Vynamic Engage is a software-as-a-service solution that revolutionizes how retailers can drive consumer engagement, enabling a 360-degree view of customer behavior and enhancing their shopping experience at every touchpoint of the journey – such as targeted promotions and real-time campaigns across all channels. By collecting, combining and analyzing consumer data, Vynamic Engage generates holistic consumer profiles driving loyalty and increasing overall spending. This open-API based solution is natively integrated with the Vynamic Retail portfolio, improving consumer interactions by providing real-time personalization and engagement on consumers’ smartphones.

“With Vynamic Engage, we’re delivering on our connected commerce vision, which allows for the retailer to build consumer intimacy with unlimited options to connect,” said Alan Kerr, senior vice president software at Diebold Nixdorf. “Through the use of the software-as-a-service model, Vynamic Engage is deployed in the cloud and easily integrates into existing customer landscapes supporting open APIs.”

In addition, Diebold Nixdorf is introducing retailers to Vynamic Mobile Shopper at the BIG Show. Vynamic Mobile Shopper provides retailers with mobile self-scanning capabilities for both retail-hardened devices and consumer smartphones. Vynamic Mobile Shopper enables, in conjunction with other solutions like Vynamic Engage, a personalized in-store retail experience and empowers consumers with more convenience and choice while they shop. Through the integration of mobile payments, the checkout process will become even faster and more efficient, delivering efficiency to both consumers and retailers.

“With the introduction of these offerings on the heels of launching Vynamic Mobile Retail at Money 20/20, we are building further upon the growing trend of in-store mobility – enhancing the value our software portfolio provides to retailers and their customers,” Kerr said.  “We are excited to demonstrate this approach, along with a broad range of other best-in-class, customer-centric technologies, at the NRF Big Show.”

About Diebold Nixdorf
Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) is a world leader in enabling connected commerce for millions of consumers each day across the financial and retail industries. Its software-defined solutions bridge the physical and digital worlds of cash and consumer transactions conveniently, securely and efficiently. As an innovation partner for nearly all of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and a majority of the top 25 global retailers, Diebold Nixdorf delivers unparalleled services and technology that are essential to evolve in an ‘always on’ and changing consumer landscape.

Diebold Nixdorf has a presence in more than 130 countries with approximately 24,000 employees worldwide. The organization maintains corporate offices in North Canton, Ohio, USA and Paderborn, Germany. Shares are traded on the New York and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges under the symbol ‘DBD’. Visit www.DieboldNixdorf.com for more information.

SOURCE Diebold Nixdorf

Media Relations, Mike Jacobsen, +1-330-490-3796, michael.jacobsen@dieboldnixdorf.com ; Investor Relations, Steve Virostek, +1-330-490-6319, steve.virostek@dieboldnixdorf.com

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Diebold Nixdorf appoints Arvin Jawa VP, retail strategy

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2018-Jan-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a world leader in driving connected commerce, today announced that Arvin Jawa recently joined the company as vice president, retail strategy. Jawa will be responsible for the company’s ongoing consumer-centric strategy for growth in the retail business, particularly in the Americas. Jawa will also work to extend the company’s retail partner ecosystem and grow its portfolio of future offerings to provide retailers with open and flexible innovation that addresses evolving consumer demands.  He reports to Stefan Merz, senior vice president, corporate strategy and development.

Jawa has held various leadership roles throughout his career in the retail industry.  He joins Diebold Nixdorf from Vera Bradley Designs, where he most recently served as senior director, strategic initiatives – strategy and business development. There, he was responsible for the company’s long-range strategic planning, leading key consumer-facing initiatives to improve the brand’s perception, as well as facilitating the development and launch of new business lines. Prior to this, he worked as vice president at LakeWest Group, the country’s largest independent retail management consulting firm.  At LakeWest, he advised retail clients on growth strategies through redesign of business processes, selection and implementation of enabling technologies, and designing revenue-driven, consumer-centric plans.

“Arvin’s track record in retail operational process and design, along with his experience in consulting various companies on successful growth strategies, makes him uniquely qualified to lead our retail business strategy — especially in the Americas, where we have great opportunity for growth,” said Merz. Jawa is based at the company’s headquarters facility in North Canton.

A native of Cleveland, Arvin received his MBA from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management, focusing on Entrepreneurship and Marketing.  He also holds a bachelor’s degree in art and art history from the University of Rochester.

About Diebold Nixdorf
Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) is a world leader in enabling connected commerce for millions of consumers each day across the financial and retail industries. Its software-defined solutions bridge the physical and digital worlds of cash and consumer transactions conveniently, securely and efficiently. As an innovation partner for nearly all of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and a majority of the top 25 global retailers, Diebold Nixdorf delivers unparalleled services and technology that are essential to evolve in an ‘always on’ and changing consumer landscape.

Diebold Nixdorf has a presence in more than 130 countries with approximately 24,000 employees worldwide. The organization maintains corporate offices in North Canton, Ohio, USA and Paderborn, Germany. Shares are traded on the New York and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges under the symbol ‘DBD’. Visit www.DieboldNixdorf.com for more information.

SOURCE Diebold Nixdorf

Media Relations, Mike Jacobsen, APR, +1-330-490-3796, michael.jacobsen@dieboldnixdorf.com; Investor Relations, Steve Virostek, +1-330-490-6319, steve.virostek@dieboldnixdorf.com

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Costa Coffee introduces coconut milk to its menu

Costa Coffee introduces coconut milk to its menu

  • The nation’s favourite coffee shop introduces the new dairy-free alternative to its menu, available across UK stores from 4 January 2018
  • To celebrate the new offering, the brand has launched a limited edition drink; the Coconut & Vanilla Latte
  • The dairy-free alternative contains soya and has been specifically created for baristas, to provide a more professional, glossy finish; a more luxurious texture and taste

LONDON, UK, 2018-Jan-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The nation’s favourite coffee shop, Costa Coffee, has today introduced coconut across its stores nationwide. In celebration of the new addition, Costa has released an exclusive, vegan-friendly hot drink; the Coconut & Vanilla Latte. The drink showcases the perfect partnership of Costa’s Mocha-Italia blend and the light, fresh taste of coconut.The limited edition drink is full of flavour – the perfect choice to lift the mood this January.

The introduction comes as customer demand for an additional alternative-milk to the range increases. The delicious, light flavour is the latest innovation on Costa’s drinks menu andhas been specifically developed for use in coffee. The addition of soya creates a rich and glossy microfoam; perfect for the creation of latte art.

Coconut offers a smooth, delicious and refreshing flavour for anyone looking to try something different. It is a great option for those looking to watch their waistline, with a similar calorie count to skimmed milk. In addition, coconut is perfect for those with dietary needs and ideal for those who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet.

Costa will also now offer a Coconut Flat White and a Coconut Mocha, which will be available for £2.95. Additionally, coconut will be available in Costa’s core range of drinks, including the Cappuccino, White Americano and Cortado, for an additional 45p.

Russell Braterman, Global Innovations Director at Costa, said: “January is the start of fresh beginnings for many and it’s often a time when people are looking to try something new. Opting for dairy-free alternatives and natural flavours are growing trends and coconut is becoming more and more popular. Coconut complements coffee perfectly and offers a fantastic alternative choice for our customers. We hope to not only encourage customers to try new and exciting ways to enjoy great coffee – but to escape the depths of UK winter with a deliciously smooth tasting coffee experience too.”

Costa is also adding a new range of delicious items to its food menu including the Orange Polenta Cake, a mouth-wateringly moist maize flour sponge made with orange curd and topped with candied orange shreds. The new Banana & Pecan Bread, Salted Caramel Melting Middles and Gingerbread Latte Loaf Cake are all additional sweet treats for those looking for a January lift.

Costa is also releasing a Pretzel and Wow Butter Slice, which contains all the flavour of peanut butter without the nuts. The vegan-friendly Paradise Slice will also entice customers, featuring coconut and vine fruit bound in coconut cream and topped with rich dark chocolate, dried raspberry pieces and nibbed pistachios.

All the new products will be available at Costa stores across the UK from 4 January 2018.

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Full list of new menu products includes:

Drinks Menu

  • Coconut & Vanilla Latte – from £2.95 NEW!

Food Menu

  • Gingerbread Latte Loaf Cake – from £2.30 NEW!
  • Banana Cake – from £2.45 NEW!
  • Orange Polenta Cake – from £2.45 NEW!
  • Pretzel and Wow Butter Slice – from £2.00 NEW!
  • Paradise Slice – from £2.00 NEW!
  • Salted Caramel Melting Middle Muffin – from 2.00 NEW!

All new menu items are subject to availability.

High-resolution images are available upon request. For more information please contact the Costa press office on 020 3196 9668 or at Costateam@onegreenbean.com

Founded in London by Italian brothers Sergio and Bruno Costa in 1971, Costa is now part of Whitbread PLC, which this year celebrates its 275thAnniversary as a great British business.

With over 2,200 coffee shops in the UK and more than 1,200 in 29 international markets we are the fastest growing coffee shop business in the UK and are proud to be the UK’s favourite coffee shop, having been awarded “Best Branded Coffee Shop Chain in the UK and Ireland” by Allegra Strategies for seven years running (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 and 2016).

Looking after coffee growers is extremely important to us, which is why we established The Costa Foundation, a registered charity with the aim to relieve poverty, advance education and the health and environment of

coffee-growing communities around the world. So far, The Costa Foundation has funded the building of 75 schools and improved the social and economic welfare of coffee-growing communities.

SOURCE: Costa