Starbucks® introduces the new Midnight Mint Mocha Frappuccino
SEATTLE, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just in time for Frappuccino® beverage season, Starbucks® stores in the United States and Canada are blending something new for customers with the Midnight Mint Mocha Frappuccino® blended beverage along with returning favorite S’mores Frappuccino® blended beverage. Both beverages are available in…
Starbucks adds more protein, fruits and vegetables to its grab-and-go lunch menu
SEATTLE, Country, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — In response to customer feedback and just in time for summer, Starbucks has added more protein, fruits and vegetables to the company’s grab-and-go lunch menu. The top customer requests asked for protein-packed options, chicken and turkey raised…
Halle, Belgium, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Colruyt Jemappes will open its doors after a few weeks of renovation work. The store has been completely rearranged and restyled into a new-generation Colruyt store.
"During closure, we completely rearranged the store", says store manager Geoffrey Severino. "Customers can now shop even more efficiently in a…
ATLANTA, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced today (May 2, 2017) that it will hold its First Quarter 2017 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, May 16, at 9 a.m. ET.
A webcast will be available by logging onto http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations and selecting the First Quarter Earnings Conference Call…
DES PERES, Mo., 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Schnuck Markets, Inc. is voluntarily recalling fresh ground beef purchased the morning of May 2 from its Des Peres, Mo. store located at 12332 Manchester Road (63131). The recall was initiated after a store teammate discovered metal shavings in the grind.
This recall includes fresh ground beef labeled as:
90/10…
TORONTO & NEW YORK, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — HBC or the "Company" (TSX: HBC) today (May 2, 2017) announced that the company's Chief Financial Officer, Paul Beesley, has made the decision to resign in early July in order to return home to Canada to be closer to his family. Mr. Beesley will continue in…
ALTOONA, Pa., 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (May 1, 2017) Sheetz, one of America's fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains for over 65 years, is proud to announce plans to hire more than 3,400 employees companywide. Recently named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Fortune and Great Place…
Boucherville (Québec), 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe's Canada is proud to announce that a new independent affiliate dealer, Matériaux St-Étienne (3114 Lagueux Rd, Lévis, QC) has joined its network and will now bear the RONA banner. Previously associated with a competing banner, the store features 9,000 square feet of retail space, as well as…
Byron Center, MI, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) announced today (May 1, 2017) that Tom Lee has been named Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, effective May 1. He will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for supply chain management, with a focus on enhancing and expanding the company's network to support customers'…
Anthony Sullivan, TV's greatest pitchman, teams up with McDonald's on infomercial celebrating the release of the Frork in restaurants on May 5
OAK BROOK, IL, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (May 1, 2017), McDonald's USA (NYSE: MCD) revealed the Frork, a quasi-utensil, fry-fork hybrid designed solely for scooping up the quality ingredients that may…
Fair Oaks, CA, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Raley’s advances forward with plans to build a new flagship store in the town of Truckee.
This past week, JMA Ventures successfully acquired the property located at Joerger Ranch on the corner of Highway 267 and Soaring Way, adjacent to the Truckee Tahoe Airport. The project will be…
Mario Kart – one of the biggest and most loved games from Nintendo – is the latest game to launch on the innovative Nintendo Switch platform
GRAPEVINE, Texas, 2017-May-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just in time for the April 28 launch of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, GameStop, a family of specialty retail brands that makes…
Fans Can Visit Barnes & Noble and Meet the Bestselling Authors They Love Including Award-Winning Actors, World Champion Boxers, Famous YouTubers, and More
New York, New York, 2017-May-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today…
Barnes & Noble appoints Demos Parneros to CEO
NEW YORK, 2017-May-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), today (April 27, 2017) announced the promotion of Demos Parneros to Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Commensurate with the appointment of Mr. Parneros, Leonard Riggio will step…
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2017-May-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shareholders of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) today (April 26, 2017) elected its board of directors and voted to pass all other proposals at the company's annual meeting. In addition, the board declared the second quarter cash dividend.
Directors elected
Elected to the board of directors were:
Patrick W.…
Global innovator introduces latest ATM concept to Middle East market
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2017-May-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a global leader in driving connected commerce, will demonstrate the latest technology and solutions that support four key drivers in the retail and financial services industries— digitalization, individualization, automation and miniaturization-- at…
HAMBURG, Germany, 2017-Apr-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hamburger Sparkasse (Haspa), Germany's largest savings bank, has extended its successful IT outsourcing partnership with Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a global leader in driving connected commerce, for an additional seven years. This renewal builds on the 2005 agreement between the two companies in which Haspa outsourced a significant…
Hangzhou, China, 2017-Apr-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) today (April 27, 2017) announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2017 before the U.S. market opens on Thursday, May 18, 2017, and will hold a conference call to discuss the…
The facility continues to support NCR’s vision of introducing innovations to serve the global financial, retail and hospitality industry
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-Apr-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (April 26, 2017) announced that its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Budapest has achieved the unique distinction of manufacturing its…
London, UK, 2017-Apr-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — honeybee™, a pioneering digital platform, has today (April 25, 2017) announced a strategic alliance with PwC to transform the way people buy and sell. The combination of honeybee™ and PwC expertise and technology will help organisations create a more consistent and improved customer experience across all their…
London, UK, 2017-Apr-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — honeybee™, a pioneer set to transform the way people buy and sell, has today (April 25, 2017) announced a partnership with Webhelp, one of the world’s leading customer experience and business process outsourcers. The collaboration will see Webhelp introducing the honeybee™ solution into contact centres across the globe,…
Llanharry SPAR store in Wales raised £2,000 to purchase defibrillators for Welsh Hearts charity
Employees at the Llanharry SPAR store in Wales have helped to raise £2,000 to purchase lifesaving defibrillators for the charity, Welsh Hearts.
United Kingdom, 2017-Apr-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The money was raised in just over six months through a series of fundraisers…
BOCA RATON, Fla., 2017-Apr-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP) today (April 26, 2017) announced that it has closed on the sale of its business in South Korea to Excelsior Capital Asia. Office Depot had previously disclosed its intention to sell substantially all of its international businesses under a process that began…
SEATTLE, 2017-Apr-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — For four generations, Bartell Drugs has been the leading drugstore for the residents of the Pacific Northwest.
To celebrate its 127th year, Bartells is planning a chain wide “Grand Event” with the biggest bargains of the year on thousands of fantastic products. The “Grand Event” runs April 30 through May…
Overstock.com’s blockchain subsidiary announces participation in Ripio’s Series A financing
SALT LAKE CITY, 2017-Apr-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Medici Ventures, a global leader in advancing blockchain technology, has added bitcoin consumer financial service platform Ripio to its portfolio of strategic blockchain-focused investments through participation in Ripio’s Series A financing. In addition to Medici Ventures’ equity…
PHOENIX, 2017-Apr-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq:SFM) today (April 27, 2017) announced that Jim Nielsen, president & chief operating officer, and Brad Lukow, chief financial officer, will present at the BMO Capital Markets 12th Annual Farm to Market Conference at the Grand Hyatt New York. The presentation will begin at 8:10…
Sainsbury’s Home research: 1 in 10 Brits last sent a handwritten card or letter over five years ago
London, 2017-Apr-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — New research reveals true extent of the demise of handwritten correspondence in the 21st century; Tech generation set to revive flagging penmanship skills.
The average Brit last sent a handwritten card or…
Starbucks Reserve® Roastery to open on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile in 2019
One-of-a-kind coffee experience will be built in an iconic retail space on North Michigan Avenue
Chicago Reserve® Roastery to be the third in the U.S. and sixth internationally for the company as Starbucks continues to transform the global coffee industry
New Roastery expands Starbucks portfolio of premium…
The newly dedicated stores will provide a welcoming environment for all customers, with particular recognition and support of the local military community
SEATTLE, 2017-Apr-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its continued commitment to the veteran and military spouse community, Starbucks today (April 25, 2017) announced the locations of its next five Military Family Stores (MFS):…
Majid Al Futtaim expands its leisure and entertainment offerings with the opening of Orbi Dubai on 7th May in City Centre Mirdif
Dubai, UAE, 2017-Apr-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, today (Apil26, 2017) announced that Orbi Dubai, a…