SM Foundation introduced urban farming in 2015
Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Addressing the challenge of providing a healthy and sustainable food source for communities, SM Foundation continues to constantly improve and evolve its sustainable agriculture program Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farmers’ Training.
As such, SM Foundation introduced its Urban Farming and Gardening Training…
PHOENIX, AZ, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart, Inc. (the “Company”), plans to make its fourth quarter and full-year 2015 results available on the Company’s secure website on Thursday, April 7, 2016. The Company will also hold an investor conference call to review its results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2015 on Friday, April…
Sales up 3.8% and retail profit up 7.4%, in constant currencies
Adjusted pre-tax profit of £686m, up 0.3%
Good early progress on the journey to ‘ONE’ Kingfisher
LONDON, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — 2015/16 Financial overview:
% Total Change
% Total Change
% LFL* Change
2015/16
2014/15
Reported
Constant currency
Constant currency
Adjusted sales*
£10,331m
£10,605m
(2.6)%
+3.8%
+2.3%
Retail profit*
£746m
£742m
+0.7%
+7.4%
Adjusted* pre-tax profit
£686m
£684m
+0.3%
Adjusted basic…
LONDON, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — J Sainsbury plc today announces that Brian Cassin will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director on 1st April 2016. Brian will be a member of the Audit Committee and the Nomination Committee.
In addition, Susan Rice will be appointed Senior Independent Director at our AGM on 6th July 2016. These appointments…
SEATTLE, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced that Kumar Srinivasan has joined the company as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Srinivasan's agile development practices, cloud expertise and experience developing highly innovative customer focused outcomes will play an important role in shaping the technology agenda acrossNordstrom. Srinivasan will help lead the next phase…
Retailer Partners with NEST Fragrances to Raise Awareness and Funds for Child Mind Institute
NEW YORK, NY, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — During the month of April, Bloomingdale's and NEST Fragrances will support the Child Mind Institute with a grant from Autism Speaks generated from sales of NEST's Blue Garden Home Fragrance Collection.
"Bloomingdale's is thrilled to…
‘Entering the mind of today’s consumer’
Findings & techniques that enhance brand activation in-store.
LONDON, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Join us Wednesday April 27th, for our 2016 Innovation Seminar. Featuring guest speaker, Sue Webster, Consumer Insight Expert and Marketing Manager of industry renowned, consumer research agency Launchpad Research.
Sue, whose background in consumer research originates brand-side where she provided consumer and market insight for Procter…
Sultanate of Oman, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Group Majid Al Futtaim, franchised partner of Carrefour opened a 7th Carrefour hypermarket, in the Sultanate of Oman on February 23rd.
Located in the city of Nizwa, the store extends over a sales area of 5000 sqm.
It is situated in a shopping center including 80 shops, an…
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Monroe Carrefour hypermarket in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has just reopened following a programme of major renovation work. In addition to the store being completely renovated, it now features a number of new services and technological innovations.
Even more services and greater levels of innovation
The store is now…
BASEL, Switzerland, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Baselworld watch fair gives LVMH Houses a chance to showcase their latest models, symbols of their creative universes and expertise, on the cutting edge of precision and innovation. Discover the star models in the latest collections from Bulgari, Dior, Fendi, Hublot, TAG Heuer and Zenith.
© TAG Heuer
TAG Heuer
Just six…
PARIS, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — TAG Heuer continues to show a boldly innovative spirit: following the release in November 2015 of the first connected luxury watch, the Swiss watchmaker unveils a new digital strategy focused on increasing its presence in online sales.
Unlike some luxury watchmakers who appear daunted by the prospect of selling online,…
DUBAI, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yusuff Ali M.A., Chairman of LuLu Group, has been honoured with the ‘Business Excellence Award 2016’ for his outstanding contribution in the field of business during a gala event organized by the Indian Business & Professionals Council IBPC, the only representative organisation of Indian Business & Professionals in…
Abu Dhabi, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — On the occasion of World Save Water Day, LuLu Group today launched a very unique reward campaign to spread awareness about the importance of water conservation. The ‘SAVE WATER & WIN CASH’ project was jointly launched by LuLu and Abu Dhabi Distribution Company on 22 March at Khalidiyah…
Al Muftah Contracting Company to build four of the six stores, while Al Khayarin Group Contracting and Trading will be building the other two
Project Management services to be provided by Al Rayan Partners (ARP)
Al Meera is expecting the completion of 5 new branches within the next 3 months
Al Meera anticipates the reach…
YORK, Pa., 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) today announced its Board of Directors has elected Debra K. Simon to its Board, effective immediately, expanding its Board membership to ten.
Ms. Simon, 57, the wife of Tim Grumbacher, Chairman of the Board and Strategic Initiatives Officer, has been a practicing CPA, and was employed…
GLENDALE, Calif., 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Walt Disney Company has just ranked No. 2 on the list of the World’s Most Reputable Companies for 2016, published in Forbes, moving up from No. 6 in 2015.
Every year, Reputation Institute assembles the annual ranking by polling global consumer perception on companies’ products and services, innovation,…
CANTON, MA, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today announced that it is seeking to expand in communities and towns throughout Northern, Southern and Western Texas. Franchising opportunities are available for qualified franchisee candidates to purchase anywhere from one to five restaurants in regions…
LONDON, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pets at Home Group Plc, the UK's leading specialist retailer of pet food, accessories and services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Kellett as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 4th April 2016, following the resignation of Nick Wood, who will remain with the Group in an…
OAK BROOK, Ill., 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — InvenTrust Properties Corp. (“InvenTrust” or “the Company”) today announced that Julian E. (“Jay”) Whitehurst, President and Chief Operating Officer of National Retail Properties, Inc. (NYSE:NNN) has been appointed to the InvenTrust Board of Directors, effective immediately. With this addition, the InvenTrust Board now consists of six directors.
“Jay…
LONDON, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new jewellery store has opened in the The Churchill Shopping Centre, Dudley, creating six new jobs.
Warren James opens after signing a 10-year lease with London & Cambridge Properties (LCP), which owns and manages the shopping centre.
Warren James, jewellery specialists since 1979 and one of the largest jewellery chains…
MAHWAH, N.J., 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ:ASNA) today announced that Stacy Turnof has joined the Company as Vice President of Investor Relations, effective immediately. Ms. Turnof will be responsible for all aspects of investor communications, working closely with executive leadership.
Ms. Turnof joins the Company with over two decades of finance…
Guests can also now pre-order new Easter Egg Cake and Bunny Roll Cake in time for the Easter weekend
CANTON, Mass., 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering guests a sweet deal on their favorite ice cream flavor on Thursday, March 31st. At participating Baskin-Robbins shops…
DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, today announced that it has received EMV certification from First Data Corporation for its Epsilon payments application. Deployed by small and large operators, NCR Epsilon is a reliable, fast, secure site-based payment processing application that has been providing multi-host…
Now eBay sellers can improve buyer confidence in vehicle transactions with WeGoLook’s on-site inspections.
San Jose, California, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — With shoppers’ trust at the forefront, eBay has continued to focus on improving the selling and buying experience. Underlining this effort, the company has partnered with WeGoLook to provide eBay Motors vehicle shoppers…
WASHINGTON, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Freshology, Inc., a Burbank, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 111 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken salad products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ranch salad dressing included with the product contains egg, a known allergen,…
TORONTO & NEW YORK, 2016-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hudson's Bay Company ("HBC" or the "Company") (TSX:HBC) announced that the Company's Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend for holders of the Company's common shares in the amount of $0.05 per common share. The dividend will be paid on April 15, 2016 to shareholders…
First Harrisburg area in-store café is fully stocked and open for business
SUNBURY, PA and Mechanicsburg, PA, 2016-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets today received final Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) approval earlier today to open a beer café in its Mechanicsburg store located at 5140 Simpson Ferry Road. Associates began stocking shelves and coolers…
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo., 2016-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Three Schnucks St. Charles County stores, Mid Rivers, O’Fallon and Harvester, will unveil freshly remodeled interiors prior to the Easter holiday this weekend. Upon entering, customers will notice improved lighting, clean lines and new décor. Behind the scenes, Schnucks made equipment updates including energy efficient and…
Fair Oaks, CA, 2016-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Raley’s Family of Fine Stores has been named the official grocery partner of the Sacramento Kings. The legacy partnership will promote the two Sacramento organizations’ shared commitment to encourage health and wellness throughout the region.
As the Kings move into their newly built arena, Raley’s will join Golden 1…
CINCINNATI and MILWAUKEE, 2016-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced the promotion of Michael Marx, currently vice president of people operations for Kroger, to serve as president of Roundy's Supermarkets, Wisconsin, effective April 1. The company also announced the promotion of Don Rosanova, currently executive vice president of operations for…