Alibaba Executive Chairman Jack Ma's work as promoter of easier access to world markets for SMEs recognized at the G20 summit
Hangzhou, China, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Executive Chairman Jack Ma's work as a promoter of easier access to world markets for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) was recognized at the G20 summit. The…
Alibaba Group and Austrade to strengthen trade opportunities by expanding Australian products sold to Chinese consumers
Hangzhou, China, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba (Australia) Company Pty. Ltd., a member of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA), and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission ("Austrade") signed a strategic collaboration agreement today (6 September, 2016) to strengthen…
DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, in partnership with MX, today (September 7, 2016) announced the launch of NCR Money Management, a data-driven money management platform that will provide consumers with an intuitive interface for managing and improving their financial lives.
NCR Money Management combines…
Paris, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Customers born between 1982 and 2000 (the Millennials) now outnumber baby boomers and represent a key demographic for retail sales and marketing programmes. It is estimated that the buying power of the Millennials will have an impact for six decades or more, hence their shopping habits will be a…
Solna, Sweden, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales in the Swedish ICA stores increased by 1.1% in August 2016 compared with the corresponding month last year. Sales in like-for-like stores increased by 0.8%.
August 2016
January – August 2016
Store sales, excl. VAT
SEKm
Change all
stores
Change
like-for-like
SEKm
Change all
stores
Change
like-for-like
Maxi ICA Stormarknad
2,846
2.1%
1.8%
22,322
3.4%
2.6%
ICA Kvantum
2,288
2.4%
1.9%
17,785
2.8%
2.4%
ICA Supermarket
2,912
-0.1%
-0.4%
22,507
2.2%
2.1%
ICA Nära
1,489
-0.1%
-0.2%
11,273
3.1%
3.4%
Total
9,535
1.1%
0.8%
73,887
2.8%
2.5%
In August 2016, sales in the Swedish…
LONDON, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ —
Momentum continues: strong growth and market share gains
Trading update (13 weeks ended 30 July 2016)
Group revenue up 9% year-on-year, with like-for-like revenue up 4%
Strong performance in the UK & Ireland; like-for-like revenue up 4%
Continued growth in Nordics; like-for-like revenue up 2%
Very good performance…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Through generous customer donations at BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, Southeastern Grocers announced today that it will donate $565,393.04 in support of the American Red Cross’ Disaster Relief to assist Louisiana residents impacted by recent flooding.
This contribution includes the dollar for dollar match Southeastern Grocers donated through…
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX), the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide, today (Sep. 7, 2016) announced the pricing of the public offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of notes due 2026. The notes will bear interest at a…
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) has closed on the purchase of a building for a new e-commerce distribution center located at 9998 All Points Parkway in Plainfield, Ind. Expected to open in summer 2017, the 937,000-square-foot facility will enhance the company’s ability to fulfill Kohls.com purchases and serve customers…
BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Coop 1. August-Weggen-Aktion hat Tradition. Auch in diesem Jahr fliesst von jedem bei Coop verkauften 1. August-Weggen ein Teil des Verkaufserlöses an die Coop Patenschaft für Berggebiete, welche mit dem Geld dringend notwendige Projekte im Schweizer Berggebiet unterstützt. Nachdem Coop den Betrag verdoppelt hat, überreicht die Coop…
Starbucks Japan celebrates its 20th anniversary with new limited-time coffee and an ongoing commitment to Michinoku Future Fund
TOKYO, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Celebrating 20 years of sourcing, roasting and serving high-quality coffee in Japan, Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) today announced a new limited-time coffee and an ongoing commitment to Michinoku Future Fund as part of the…
Ganaderos de Karrantza producirán la leche de marca EROSKI
ELORRIO,España, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI y la Sociedad Agraria de Transformación (SAT) “Valle de Karrantza”, que agrupa a más de 30 pequeñas explotaciones ganaderas de tradición familiar, han presentado hoy el acuerdo alcanzado para la comercialización de leche producida en el País Vasco con la…
EROSKI aumenta un 6% las ventas de alimentos frescos de origen local en Navarra en el primer semestre del ejercicio
ELORRIO,España, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Las ventas de EROSKI de alimentos frescos de origen local han crecido un 6% durante el primer semestre del ejercicio en Navarra. Un crecimiento debido en gran medida a la extensión…
Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — A boom in wearable technology and Netflix-style workout services will transform gyms over the next 10 years and bring virtual fitness into our living rooms, according to new research commissioned by not-for-profit health body ukactive and leading health and fitness retailer Argos as part of National Fitness…
CVS Health rolls out its annual free health services campaign, Project Health
WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — In its continuing commitment to help improve access to health care for all Americans, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today (September 7, 2016) announced the rollout of Project Health, its annual free health services campaign, at select CVS…
San Francisco, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple today (SEPTEMBER 7, 2016) introduced iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the best, most advanced iPhone ever, packed with unique innovations that improve all the ways iPhone is used every day. The new iPhone features new advanced camera systems that take pictures like never before, more power…
San Francisco and Paris, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (SEPTEMBER 7, 2016), Apple and Hermès introduced new Apple Watch Hermès styles and an expanded assortment of bands that incorporate Hermès' signature palette alongside a series of bold new colors. With a design process driven entirely by a shared ambition for ultimate beauty and utility, the collection…
San Francisco and Beaverton, Ore., 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (SEPTEMBER 7, 2016), Apple and Nike introduced Apple Watch Nike+, the latest result of a long-standing partnership. Apple Watch Nike+ is the ultimate tool for anyone who runs, pairing exclusive Nike Sport Bands with Apple Watch Series 2, which features GPS, a two-times-brighter display, water…
San Francisco, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (SEPTEMBER 7, 2016), Apple introduced Apple Watch Series 2, the next generation of the world’s most popular smartwatch. Apple Watch Series 2 is packed with incredible fitness and health capabilities including a water resistance 50 meter rating for swimming,* and built-in GPS so users can now run without…
San Francisco, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple today (SEPTEMBER 7, 2016) announced that iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and Apple Watch Series 2 will bring customers in Japan the ability to use Apple Pay, an easy, fast and secure way to pay for everything in their daily routines, beginning in October. Users can commute and…
San Francisco, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple today (SEPTEMBER 7, 2016) introduced AirPods, innovative new wireless headphones that use advanced technology to reinvent how we listen to music, make phone calls, enjoy TV shows and movies, play games and interact with Siri, providing a wireless audio experience not possible before. AirPods eliminate the hassles…
EMERYVILLE, Calif., 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new 37,500-square-foot Whole Foods Market store will open Nov. 2 at 2941 Ygnacio Valley Road in the Encina Grande shopping center in Walnut Creek, California. This is the second Whole Foods Market store serving Walnut Creek, and the company’s 44th location in Northern California.
The store will…
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) today (09/07/2016) announced that Robert S. Taubman, chairman, president and chief executive officer will participate in a company roundtable presentation to the investment community at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2016 Global Real Estate Conference on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at…
Klanten kiezen Delhaize producten voor Belgisch display bij Albert Heijn
Zaandam, Netherlands, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albert Heijn en Delhaize zijn sinds kort familie. Dat betekent dat we nóg meer lekkere Belgische producten in huis hebben. Met vijftig trouwe klanten zijn we op 'winkelsafari' geweest bij Delhaize in Antwerpen. Onder het motto 'gluren bij de…
Advance Auto Parts and its vendor partners announces donation of $2.1 million Building Homes for Heroes
NEW YORK, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Building Homes for Heroes® and Advance Auto Parts, Inc. are pleased to announce a donation of $2.1 million, which will be used by Building Homes for Heroes to build or modify homes that…
MAUMEE, Ohio, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) has appointed Anthony Lombardi as its new Chief Information Officer, reporting to John Granato, Chief Financial Officer.
For 36 years, Tony has worked in various technology disciplines, including more than 30 years in IT strategy development and systems implementation.
"Tony's extensive background in large systems…
Vilnius, Lithuania, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The President of MG Baltic Darius Mockus together with Apranga Group yesterday (2016-09-07) opened trading session at Nasdaq stock exchange in New York by ringing the Opening Bell. APB Apranga is the first Lithuanian-owned company which was granted with this privilege. Apranga Group was invited to the opening…
Le Bon Marché hosts The PARIS! Exhibition
Paris, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — After Brazil, Japan and Brooklyn, Paris is in the spotlight at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche and La Grande Epicerie. The PARIS! exhibition presents secret, cosmopolitan and surprising facets of the city through the eyes of entrepreneurial creative talents who are passionate about and…
BESTSELLER visits the GIVE-A-DAY projects in Kenya
BRANDE, Denmark, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — In April 2015, BESTSELLER donated a full day’s turnover (some EUR 15 million) to charities around the world. Two of the projects that received a major part of this funding were UNICEF’s fight against malaria in Angola, Kenya and The Democratic Republic…
Milan, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pasticceria Marchesi opens a third shop in the heart of Milan in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, an emblematic symbol of the city. The new venue, located on the mezzanine floor of the building that houses Prada’s Men’s store, can be accessed by stairs or elevator both from the Galleria arcade…