Private label Belk Rewards credit card program to continue under multi-year agreement
STAMFORD, Conn. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, and Belk, a private department store company, today (January 25, 2017 ) announced they have agreed to a multi-year renewal of Synchrony Financial’s consumer financing…
Taco Bell’s latest food innovation Naked Chicken Chalupa debuts on menus nationwide
Irvine, Calif., 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taco Bell’s latest food innovation makes its highly-anticipated debut on menus nationwide today. The Naked Chicken Chalupa is the first shell made entirely of marinated all-white meat chicken.
The innovation didn’t come without ruffling a few feathers, however.…
Gossau, Switzerland, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Am 2. Februar 2017 öffnet in Amriswil die Migros Aachtal erstmals ihre Türen. Während der zehnmonatigen Bauzeit ist ein moderner Supermarkt entstanden, der die Kundschaft mit viel Frische und einer angenehmen Atmosphäre empfängt.
Auf einer Fläche von rund 700 m2 finden die Kundinnen und Kunden in der Migros Aachtal…
AmRest Holdings SE to acquire Pizza Hut Delivery business in France from Top Brands NV
Wroclaw, Poland, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — AmRest Holdings SE („AmRest”, “the Company”) (WSE: EAT), the largest publicly listed restaurant operator in Central Europe, announces signing on January 24th , 2017 a Share Purchase Agreement with Top Brands NV aimed at…
EROSKI y sus clientes donaron 8.200 toneladas de alimentos para familias necesitadas en 2016
5.600 toneladas corresponden a alimentos donados por EROSKI dentro del programa “Desperdicio Cero”, con el que garantiza que ningún alimento apto para el consumo es desechado en sus tiendas sino donado a organizaciones sociales
Las campañas de donaciones solidarias desarrolladas…
London, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — This week, Sainsbury’s launched a Chinese Red wine to the range, with a white wine to follow next month. The Changyu Noble Dragon Red comes as the latest addition to the range that continues to expand into new and exciting regions of wine production.
The Noble Dragon Red is…
Macy’s expands Ideology activewear line with the launch of ID Ideology
The affordable activewear line has been extended with a collection of stylish performance gear for everyday athletes available exclusively at Macy’s stores and on macys.com
NEW YORK, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s (NYSE:M) today (Jan. 25, 2017) announced an expansion of the retailer’s popular Ideology…
SEATTLE, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today (Jan. 25, 2017 ) plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills, IL. The approximately 30,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in fall 2018. The property is being developed by Regency Centers.
The new Nordstrom Rack will join…
New IKEA PS 2017 and SPRIDD* Collections Offer Greater Flexibility and Freedom in Everyday Life in and Around the Home
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — As people in today’s world live more fluid, transient lifestyles, IKEA, the leader in life at home, understands the need is greater than ever for flexibility in the…
Washington, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — American consumers will spend an average of $75 for a total of $14.1 billion as an estimated 188.5 million watch the Atlanta Falcons face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI on February 5, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual Super Bowl Spending Survey conducted by…
BRENTWOOD, TN, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, intends to release its fourth quarter and full year 2016 results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. In conjunction with this release, the management of Tractor Supply Company…
Fred Meyer Stores recalls Bakery Fresh Goodness Carrot Cupcakes that may contain undeclared milk and soy
Portland, Oregon, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fred Meyer Stores has recalled Bakery Fresh Goodness Carrot Cupcakes sold in its retail stores because the product may contain milk and soy not listed on the label.
People who are allergic to milk…
Rochester, NY, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — What’s in a Power Meal? Fresh, whole ingredients packed with amazing flavor served with balanced nutrition. For people looking for the right fuel to lead healthier, better lives through food, Power Meals provide a balance of nutrients that will keep you satisfied and full of energy until…
Meijer announces Stacy London as style consultant for its women’s clothing line, Massini
First time retailer enlists celebrity endorsement for its Massini fashion line
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer announced today (January 25, 2017) that it tapped Stacy London, one of America’s foremost style experts, to help shape the style direction for its…
ORLANDO, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and the PGA of America announced today (JANUARY 25, 2017) a partnership to bring the game of golf to thousands of underprivileged youth across the country through scholarships to PGA Junior League Golf.
Over the next three years, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation will commit…
Kering defines a new, sustainable luxury that operates within the “planetary boundaries”
Kering sets ambitious 2025 Targets and key milestones to meet over this period
Kering’s strategy aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals and includes science-based Targets
London, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kering announced the next phase of its sustainability strategy…
DALLAS, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Container Store Group, Inc. (NYSE:TCS) today (01/24/2017) announced that its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 will be released after market close on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. The Company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results.…
End-to-end solutions help reach unbanked population in Pakistan
KARACHI, Pakistan, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — According to a World Bank report, more than 50 percent of people in Pakistan remain unbanked—lacking access to critical financial services.1 MCB Islamic Bank Limited, a new bank in Pakistan, is expanding access to financial services and reaching the unbanked…
Improved user interface delivers simpler navigation, reduced transaction times
DULUTH, Ga., 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Silver has launched a redesigned tablet-based point-of-sale (POS) application, which offers small businesses quicker access to information and faster transaction times via an optimized user interface and improved customer experience.
NCR Silver Version 4 has been redesigned with speed in…
London, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The programme will build on the BRC’s recent industry report, ‘Retail 2020’, which predicts fewer but better jobs in the retail industry over the next decade. It will explore what changes in the way people shop will mean for businesses, staff and consumers, and analyse the impact of…
Belgrade, Serbia, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 2017 European Athletics Indoor Championships will be held in Belgrade, Serbia from 3-5 March in the Kombank Arena. Preparations for the event are already underway, with construction work in full swing.
A large part of the construction work includes the laying of the athletics track, which is…
H&M kicks off its next garment collecting campaign, Bring It
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M first launched its worldwide Garment Collecting initiative in 2013 and has since then collected over 40,000 tonnes of clothing. Customers can bring any unwanted garments and textiles, from any brand and in any condition, to any H&M store,…
Guerlain announces Angelina Jolie as the face of its new fragrance for women
Paris, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new Guerlain fragrance for women, not yet released, already has a face: Angelina Jolie. The modern icon becomes the new muse of Guerlain Parfumeur, the beauty house founded in 1828.
“We create perfumes for the women we…
Starbucks announces nominations of Rosalind Brewer, Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, and Satya Nadella to its Board of Directors
Starbucks board member James G. Shennan, Jr. to retire following 27 years of service;
Company expands its board of world-class, values-based leaders, attracting diversity in global technology, retail and consumer experience as it pursues its long-term plan…
NEW YORK, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) announced today (Jan. 24, 2017) that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the licensed Tommy Hilfiger men’s tailored clothing business for North America from Marcraft Clothes, Inc. Marcraft operates the business under license from Tommy Hilfiger Licensing LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of…
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) is pleased to provide an update on current redevelopment and leasing activities at the properties once leased to Target Canada Co. ("Target").
Since Target's departure in 2015, RioCan's leasing team has been diligently working to drive revenue, and in many cases…
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today (Jan. 24, 2017) that the company’s Board of Directors has elected Robert E. Sulentic to serve as Independent Chairman of the Board effective January 29, 2017. Sulentic, President and Chief Executive Officer of CBRE Group, Inc., joined the Staples Board in…
Oman, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the same week as the opening of the 15th corporate owned SPAR Supermarket in Oman, plans were announced for rapid expansion into a further 15 SPAR Express stores. This will be achieved through a partnership with Nakheel United Enterprises LLC by converting retail stores at Al Maha petrol…
CINCINNATI, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (Jan. 24, 2017) announced the retirement of Mid-Atlantic division President Joe Fey, and that Jerry Clontz will succeed him. Mr. Clontz currently serves as senior vice president of operations of Harris Teeter, LLC.
Joe Fey to Retire After 44 Years of Service
Joe Fey will…
Carrefour Belgium to discontinue sales of pangasius in both its fresh seafood and frozen foods sections
Belgium, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Belgium has decided to stop stocking pangasius and to discontinue sales of this particular fish in both its fresh seafood (fish counter and self-service) and frozen foods sections. This decision affects both…