AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Oct-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market has received the 2015-2016 “Best of the Best” award from the Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Partnership for using an advanced, more environmentally sustainable refrigeration system at its Dublin, California, store. The award is presented annually to one or more GreenChill-certified stores demonstrating innovation in advanced refrigeration…
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2016-Oct-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (5 October 2016) Ahold Delhaize announced that James McCann, member of the Management Board of Ahold Delhaize, has resigned in order to move out of full-time executive work and into a portfolio of non-executive and advisory roles. He will remain available to provide an appropriate hand…
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2016-Oct-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize today (October 6, 2016 ) published pro forma combined financial information following the merger between Ahold and Delhaize Group which was completed on July 23, 2016.
The unaudited pro forma information includes key historical data on the results of Ahold Delhaize and provides a comparative basis to…
Cupertino, California, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple opened the first iOS Developer Academy Thursday to train app developers on the world’s most exciting and innovative software ecosystem. An initial class of 100 students are beginning their one-year training at a new center at the University of Frederico II in Naples.
Announced by Apple in January, the…
Salt Lake City, UT, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The flu and winter go together like peanut butter and jelly, but are a much less appetizing combo. Macey’s, Lin’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market and Fresh Market are working to break up the unpleasant partnership by offering store guests flu shots at the in-store pharmacy. For a…
ATLANTA, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Univision Communications Inc., the leading media company serving Hispanic America, and Paradies Lagardère, the travel retail and restaurateur leader in North America, yesterday (October 06, 2016) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a Univision-branded store located in Terminal D at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). This…
Carvel announces the return of its delicious Lil’ Screamers Novelty Treats
ATLANTA, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carvel… America’s Freshest Ice Cream®, isn’t offering tricks for Halloween, just treats, with the return of its delicious Lil’ Screamers Novelty Treats. The fall holiday lineup also includes Lil’ Gobblers and Lil’ Snowmen.
Available October 14 through Halloween, Carvel…
BRANDE, Denmark, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — 13 October this year, JACK & JONES JEANS INTELLIGENCE opens its first independent retail store in Austria – and the customers are in for a unique experience.
Jeans are the backbone of JACK & JONES – the muscle power behind the brand. Now, to further develop their strongest asset,…
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Zaandam, Netherlands, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — ‘Steeds meer consumenten willen graag 250 gram groenten per dag eten, maar dat is niet altijd makkelijk. Om de keuze voor gezond eten eenvoudiger te maken voegen we veel verschillende kookgroenten en vegetarische producten toe aan het schap zoals frietjes van groente, vers falafeldeeg, biologische pompoenstukjes en burgers…
Paris, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Klépierre S.A. ("Klépierre") which is currently listed on both Euronext Paris and Euronext Amsterdam announces that its shares will be delisted from Euronext Amsterdam N.V. ("Euronext Amsterdam") as of Monday November 7, 2016.
Following the approval by Euronext Amsterdam of the delisting request, Klépierre announces that:
the last day of…
Lippo Village, Tangerang, Indonesia, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk (MPPA), a multi-format modern retailer in Indonesia which operates Hypermart, SmartClub, Foodmart, Boston Health & Beauty and FMX, today (October 6, 2016) announced new appointments for Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Strategic, Business Intelligence and Planning Officer. These appointments are…
ST. LOUIS, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive destination for creating personalized furry friends, today (Oct. 6, 2016) unveiled a hair-raising line of Make-Your-Own plush based on the stars of DreamWorks Animation's Trolls, in U.S. theaters November 4. The collection includes huggable Trolls characters Poppy, Branch and Guy Diamond, in…
OLATHE, Kan, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today (October 4, 2016) announced the GPSMAP 276Cx, an upgraded reinvention of the classic 276C. Since its launch in 2004, the 276C has proven to be a versatile GPS navigator ready for land and sea. The 276Cx provides…
GRAPEVINE, TX, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop, a family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, announced today (10/06/16) that more than 1,600 of its stores across the country will be open for the 12:01 a.m. EDT October 13 launch of PlayStation®VR -- a new virtual reality system…
Boston, MA, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — According to a new report from Boston Retail Partners (BRP), 56% of retailers indicate their top digital priority is to create a consistent brand experience across channels. According to the BRP 2016 Digital Commerce Survey, retailers understand that consumers expect a personalized, seamless experience wherever, whenever and however…
WEST HARTFORD, CT, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Connecticut Food Association (CFA) names Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), as the recipient of CFA’s Outstanding Industry Leader award at its 2016 Person of the Year banquet. Sarasin will be presented the award at an evening reception on October…
SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — This spring, REI members in Maricopa County will have a new co-op store when REI Tempe relocates to the Chandler Pavilions shopping center—approximately five miles south of the existing location. This new store will offer a larger selection of gear and convenient access to outdoor places to the nearly…
New York, NY, 2016-Oct-07 — /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 (10/05/2016) announced that it will once again host its Fall Educator Appreciation Days from Saturday, October 8, through Sunday, October 16. Barnes & Noble’s…
ECA ToolFast to open new flagship showroom at LCP estate in Aston, Birmingham
London, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — A specialist tool merchant is expanding and opening a new flagship showroom in Aston, Birmingham.
ECA ToolFast will open its doors on September 26 after agreeing a 10-year lease with London & Cambridge Properties (LCP) for a…
NORTH CANTON, Ohio and PADERBORN, Germany, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf today (Oct. 6, 2016) named two seasoned technology professionals to lead the company's forward-looking efforts in researching and developing innovative software and solutions for the next generation.
Ashvin Mathew has joined Diebold Nixdorf as vice president and chief technology officer, Software. He…
eBay to acquire visual search technologies pioneer Corrigon Ltd
San Jose, California, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay has signed an agreement to acquire Corrigon Ltd., a pioneer of visual search technologies. Corrigon helps identify objects within an image, matching both visual and textual elements to ensure that the image is recognized, correctly classified and best-matched…
eBay updates its Vehicle Purchase Protection and Business Equipment Purchase Protection programs
San Jose, California, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Buyer protection is vital to the eBay community. With 164M active worldwide buyers, we are continually enhancing our buying and selling experiences, with our investments in trust and consumer confidence at the forefront of our marketplace.…
Al Meera Consumer Goods Company held its third Extraordinary General Assembly meeting
QATAR, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C) held an Extraordinary General Assembly on Wednesday 5th of October 2016, at La Cigale Hotel in Al Sadd area. The third meeting was called by Sheikh Thani Bin Thamer Al Thani, Al…
WASHINGTON, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by Hurricane Matthew.
The National Hurricane Center expects the Category 3 hurricane will affect Florida’s Atlantic coast Thursday evening and Friday. Based on latest forecast models, Matthew…
SIDNEY, Neb., 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cabela's Incorporated (NYSE:CAB) announced today (Oct. 6, 2016) it is scheduled to release third quarter 2016 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Cabela’s will not host a conference call with analysts and investors or provide guidance in connection with the results and does…
Australian activewear Lorna Jane launches in Debenhams
London, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Australian activewear brand, Lorna Jane, is to launch six concessions across Debenhams flagship sites offering fitness and fashion collections to shoppers in Oxford Street, Birmingham, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool One and Glasgow.
The brand, founded by British-born fitness guru and active living advocate, Lorna…
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS), one of the world’s largest internet retailers, today (Oct. 6, 2016) announced the availability of Apple Pay on its mobile website, m.staples.com, providing customers with an easy, secure and private way to pay that’s fast and convenient.
Staples business customers have already been using Apple Pay…
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) today (Oct. 5, 2016) announced the expansion of its mobile phone repair services with the TekDry®water damage recovery service added to 600 stores nationwide by mid-November.
Staples offers customers the total solution for mobile phone repair to solve their top two issues: water damage and…
LONDON, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carphone Warehouse has launched the cheapest ever 4G pay monthly mobile tariff coming in at just 20p a day* - that’s 5p cheaper than some of the nation’s favourite chocolate bars including a Freddo and a Fudge Bar.
The new tariff comes with 250MB data, 150 minutes and 5,000 texts…
GREER, S.C. , 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowes Foods, which recently opened its first store in the Greenville area, is helping those seeking food, shelter and assistance from the impact of Hurricane Matthew. Lowes Foods will deliver 42,600 lbs. of food and bottle water to the Harvest Hope Food Bank in Greenville at approximately…