LONDON, 2016-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — BRC is pleased to announce the development of a full range of solutions and tools designed to assist you in preparing to meet FSMA expectations. In addition, these tools will help effectively evaluate how prepared the supply chain is.
BRC Global Standards contracted The Acheson Group (TAG) to assess the…
LARGEST ICE CREAM SPECIALTY SHOP HOSTS FRANCHISING OPEN HOUSES IN ROSWELL ON JUNE 11 AND BUCKHEAD ON JUNE 12 TO FUEL GEORGIA GROWTH
CANTON, MA, 2016-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced plans to open a new shop in Marietta in June at 4811 Lower…
Napa, California, 2016-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Winecrasher.com, announced today the launch of a new wine club based on the company’s unique “Crash Pricing” concept – which guarantees the best prices for critically rated wine.
In Winecrasher’s innovative concept, which was inspired by Hotwire/Priceline, the customer is shown all the info about a wine (rating, varietal,…
Arlington, VA, 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA) today issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule regarding overtime pay for salaried workers.
“The independent supermarket industry plays a crucial role in America’s economy, creating nearly one million jobs across the nation. NGA members are proud to…
MIDLOTHIAN, VA, 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seeking a fun, affordable and culinary-inspired shopping experience? Look no further than your local grocery store! That’s right - the new Midlothian Wegmans at 12501 Stone Village Way, opens its doors to the public at 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 22. Store Manager Jerry Shelly and Executive Chef…
Jason Goldberger to become retailer’s first chief digital officer and president, Target.com
MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced the hire of Mark Tritton asexecutive vice president and chief merchandising officer. In this role, Tritton will oversee enterprise buying, product design and development, sourcing, visual merchandising strategy, and merchandising transformation and…
Minneapolis, MN, 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — We’re in wedding season, folks. An average of 2.4 million nuptial ceremonies are performed in the U.S. each year, with 44,230 taking place each weekend.
That’s a lot of vows, cake and chicken dances.
For many couples, it’s crunch time to knock out their to-dos before the “I Dos.” That means finalizing attendee lists,…
C H Williams Talhar & Wong Malaysia (WTW) and CBRE will deliver a premier, full-service offering for clients across Malaysia.
Los Angeles, CA, 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 49 percent interest in Malaysia’s leading real estate services provider, C H…
Arteixo, Spain, 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Flight attendants on a flight from Barcelona to Split gave passengers mobile phones that came with an app, designed specifically for the event, for purchasing clothes from Stradivarius' latest collection.
Stradivarius has organised the first digital pop up store on board a plane. Flight attendants on a flight from Barcelona to Split…
Chocolate Devotion Most Popular Creation with Ice Cream Fans
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) announces the opening of the brand’s first location in Kochi, India at the Lulu Mall, a premier shopping destination where ice cream aficionados can now enjoy their favorite dessert. Kahala Brands™, parent company of the…
Queensland, Australia, 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lagardère Travel Retail has introduced M·A·C Cosmetics in Cairns Airport in Queensland, their third in the Pacific Region.
Capturing both the international and domestic passengers in Cairns Airport, the new 25 square metre store boasts a contemporary and stylish design and layout. Committed to the art of makeup, the location…
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Saudi Automotive Services Company (SASCO) announces signing on May 09, 2016, a mutual cooperation agreement with Shahia Food Limited Company, the sole authorized franchisee of DUNKIN DONUTS brand in Saudi Arabia.
This cooperation agreement states that Shahia, through its DUNKIN DONUTS brand, will open shops in…
New World owner-operator Jason Witehira, the winner of the 2016 Outstanding Māori Business Leaders Award, is hoping his win will serve as an inspiration for other Māori men and women. Witehira, who owns New World Victoria Park and is also chairman of the New World North Island supermarket owners' group, was honoured at the Aotearoa…
Today, our pubs launch 99p take-away coffee.
Watford, United Kingdom, 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Here are five reasons to grab your coffee from our pubs!
1. We only use freshly ground Lavazza beans.
Italy wasn’t wrong when it said that Lavazza was its favourite coffee – it’s ours too!
Our staff do the daily grind themselves, ensuring…
DULUTH, Ga., 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, was selected to participate at FinovateSpring 2016, May 10-11, 2016 in San Jose, California.
NCR demonstrated its omni-channel integration and transformation platform, highlighted by its Transaction Data Manager solution. The demonstration ran on an open API platform, which is…
Company also will lead informational mini-sessions on trending industry topics
DULUTH, Ga., 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Restauranteurs looking for strategies to engage customers across various channels can attend an NCR-led session on the topic on May 23 at the National Restaurant Association Show.
NCR’s Jon Lawrence, senior director of hospitality product marketing, will discuss ways operators…
StubHub logo patch to appear on front left of Sixers' game jerseys starting in the 2017-18 season.
San Jose, California, 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — What has become commonplace on uniforms and sports leagues around the world is now coming to the United States.
The Philadelphia 76ers and StubHub have announced the first jersey patch sponsorship…
Will Receive $250 Million Termination Fee from Staples
Executes $1.2 Billion Five-Year Extension to its Credit Facility
Finalizing Comprehensive Business Review
BOCA RATON, Fla., 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP) today announced that the merger agreement between Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) and Office Depot has been terminated. As a result, Office…
Sustainability bond offering is part of Starbucks comprehensive approach to sustainable coffee sourcing and industry leading efforts for positive environmental and social impacts in the global coffee supply chain.
SEATTLE, 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that it has closed an underwritten public offering of senior notes, including the first U.S.…
Hudson’s Bay Company expands European presence with plans for up to 20 new stores in the Netherlands
Canada's premium department store banner Hudson's Bay and off-price banner Saks OFF 5TH expected to launch first stores in summer 2017 utilizing HBC's existing European platform
Plans to open up to 20 stores over the next 24 months
Expansion is expected to create approximately 2,500 store jobs and 2,500 construction jobs in key Dutch cities…
Products may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes
St. Louis MO, 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Quaker Oats Company is recalling a small quantity of Quaker Quinoa Granola bars after an ingredient supplier was found to have distributed sunflower kernels that may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes. There have been no reported illnesses to date in…
New Smart & Final Extra! format answers the call for a one-stop shopping experience in a highly competitive grocery market, creates over 1,900 new jobs and more than $140,000 in philanthropic donations in four months
COMMERCE, Calif., 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its aggressive growth plan, Smart & Final, one of the…
NEARLY 10,500 PARTICPANTS RAISE $1.5 MILLION FOR JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH
SEATTLE, WA, 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — This morning (May 15, 2016), nearly 10,500 participants gathered at Husky Stadium to participate in the 34th Annual Nordstrom Beat the Bridge athletic race and fundraiser. The event, hosted by JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) and Nordstrom, raised more…
SEATTLE, 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — They say good things come in small packages.
Starbubucks is offering the Mini Frappuccino® blended beverage for in small 10-ounce serving size. Mini Frappuccino, first introduced nationally last summer, will be available for a limited time starting today (May 16) in participating Starbucks® stores in the United States and Canada.
Customers will be able to…
GE Oil & Gas, Kellogg’s, Brooks Brothers, Ferrara Candy Company, GPT Group, Hoya Corporation, Lionsgate, Macmillan Publishers India, RWE Czech Republic, Zappos.com, and Bart & Associates Inc., among the many customers running SAP on AWS
SEATTLE, 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ:AMZN), shared today that more and more…
PARIS, 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Les Journées Particulières is a full-fledged European event, proposing visits to LVMH Houses in France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Poland and Switzerland. This year a new Swiss site joins the agenda, Louis Vuitton’s Fabrique du Temps watch manufacture.
Switzerland is synonymous with the most stunning luxury watch creations in…
El gasóleo aditivado A+ presenta mejoras con respecto al biodiesel en la calidad de ignición, la limpieza de inyectores, la protección de la corrosión al sistema de alimentación del motor y la buena conservación de las bombas de inyección
ELORRIO, España, 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Las gasolineras EROSKI han comenzado a comercializar gasóleo aditivado…
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The H&M Group’s sales including VAT increased by 5 percent in local currencies in April 2016 compared to the same month the previous year.
The cold spring which continued into April in several of H&M’s large markets has had an unfavourable impact on sales of transitional garments.
The total number of stores…
WOONSOCKET, R.I. , 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health, the nation's largest pharmacy innovation company, today launched an in-store fundraising campaign at CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide to benefit the American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE initiative which aims to make lung cancer, the leading cancer killer of women in the United States , a public…
WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation ("CVS Health", NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has commenced cash tender offers (the "Tender Offers") for (1) any and all of its 5.75% Senior Notes due 2017, its 6.60% Senior Notes due 2019 and its 4.75% Senior Notes due 2020 (collectively, the "Any…