Skip to content Skip to sidebar Skip to footer

Author page: Retail News Editor

HomeAuthor page: Retail News Editor
Business E-Commerce Marketing Online Retailers PR Retail Retail Clubs Retail Solutions Retailer

Costco offered the best online prices according to comprehensive SKU count and pricing study conducted by Kantar Retail

Boston, 2016-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — For clubs like Costco, Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale, ecommerce presents both a threat and an opportunity. Though their membership model helps insulate clubs from some online erosion, club shoppers are also more likely than average to cross-shop online. At what point does online cross-shopping eat into club trips?…
August 15, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Management PR Retail Retailer Store Fixtures

Colruyt reopens its store in Soignies following renovation work

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Wednesday 10 August, the renovated Colruyt store in Soignies will open its doors after a few months of renovation work. The store has been expanded by half its original size and restyled into a new-generation Colruyt store. New-generation store Store manager Frederic Mayne: "Colruyt renovates its stores to…
August 15, 20160Comments

Read more

Awards Business Management PR Retail Retailer

Kohl’s Corporation elects Adrianne Shapira as new board member

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., 2016-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS) today announced that its Board of Directors elected Adrianne Shapira as a new board member, effective immediately. She has been elected to a term expiring at Kohl’s 2017 annual shareholders meeting and will be eligible for re-election by Kohl’s shareholders at that time.…
August 15, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Marketing PR Retail Retailer Store Fixtures

Weis Markets opens its newly remodeled Kutztown store

SUNBURY, PA,2016-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets will celebrate the Grand Reopening of its remodeled store on at 15260 Kutztown Road in Kutztown on Thursday, August 11 at 10 a.m. The store has an expanded natural and organics section as well as updated deli, bakery and seafood departments.  A 30-seat beer café with more than…
August 15, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Entertainment Marketing Merchant Services Online Retailers Online Shopping PR Retail Retailer

Bloomingdale brings Hamilton The Musical merchandise in stores

New York, NY, 2016-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bloomingdale's has partnered with the groundbreaking musical Hamilton and Creative Goods Merchandise LLC as the retail partner for the show. Merchandise will be sold in dedicated pop-up shops in Bloomingdale's 59th Street and SoHo locations beginning this week as well as www.bloomingdales.com. Creative Goods Merchandise is proud to…
August 15, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Financial Management PR Retail Retailer

Sears Holdings Corporation to release financial results for its 2Q FY2016 on August 25, 2016

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2016-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) today announced the company currently plans to release financial results for its fiscal 2016 second quarter on or about Thursday, August 25, 2016. About Sears Holdings Corporation Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) is a leading integrated retailer focused on seamlessly connecting the digital and…
August 15, 20160Comments

Read more

Awards Business Management PR Retail Retailer

Sprouts Farmers Market announced the addition of Kristen Blum to its board of directors

PHOENIX, 2016-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq:SFM), one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country, today announced the addition of Kristen Blum to its board of directors. “We are very excited to add Kristen to our board,” said Amin Maredia, chief executive officer and a director of Sprouts Farmers Market. “Kristen’s strategic…
August 15, 20160Comments

Read more

Financial Healthcare Management Philanthropy PR Retail Retailer

Kinney Drugs honored as No.1 fundraiser for the American Heart Association’s Wear Red Day

Kinney Drugs honored as No.1 fundraiser for the American Heart Association’s Wear Red Day   Gouverneur, New York, 2016-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — A Gouverneur-based, employee-owned company has bested a Wall Street company to be the No.1 fundraiser nationally for the American Heart Association’s Wear Red Day. Kinney Drugs, the drug store division of KPH Healthcare Services, Inc.,…
August 15, 20160Comments

Read more

Art Marketing PR Retail Retail Design Retailer Vending

MIGROS MACHT WELLE 7 ZUM HOTSPOT FÜR ZEITGENÖSSISCHE KUNST

MIGROS MACHT WELLE 7 ZUM HOTSPOT FÜR ZEITGENÖSSISCHE KUNST   Schönbühl, Switzerland, 2016-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Das Kulturprozent der Migros Aare verstärkt sein Engagement in der Kunstförderung. Für das neue innerstädtische Center Welle 7 am Bahnhof Bern sind Kunstwerke von zehn zeitgenössischen Künstlerinnen und Künstler aus den Kantonen Bern, Aargau und Solothurn angekauft worden. Nach Phasen…
August 15, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Outlet PR Retail Retailer Shops

Citycon’s Iso Omena shopping centre opens first phase of extension

  Citycon’s Iso Omena shopping centre opens first phase of extension   Helsinki,  Finland, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Once the total extension project is completed in 2017, Iso Omena will have a GLA of over 100,000 square metres, offering premises for over 200 different shops, restaurants and service units. This will make Iso Omena one of the…
August 13, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Management Restaurants Retail Retailer

BJ’s Restaurants announces the opening of its restaurant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) today (Aug. 10, 2016) announced the opening of its restaurant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  The new BJ’s Restaurant opened on Monday, August 8, 2016, on Route 19 at South Hills Village.  The restaurant is approximately 7,300 square feet, seats approximately 225 guests and features BJ’s…
August 13, 20160Comments

Read more

Consumer Information Consumer Services Environment PR Retail Retailer Safety Products

Colruyt Group updates on its recycling initiatives

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colruyt Group has managed to recycle an increasing share of its industrial waste, leaving less and less residual waste. In the first six months of 2016, the recycling rate has risen to a record 82.1%, which is an increase of more than two percent over six months ago.…
August 13, 20160Comments

Read more

Consumer Goods Marketing PR Retail Retailer

Coop Bau+Hobby nimmt weitere Profi-Marken ins Sortiment auf

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bisher waren Profimarken wie Bosch Blau und Makita dem Fachhandel vorbehalten. Dies hat sich nun geändert. Ab sofort verkauft Coop Bau+Hobby eine grosse Auswahl der beliebten Profimarken Bosch Blau und Makita dauerhaft in ihren Verkaufsstellen und auf www.bauundhobby.ch. Damit stärkt Coop Bau+Hobby seine Marktführerschaft unter den Schweizer Baumärkten. Die…
August 13, 20160Comments

Read more

Awards Business Food & Beverage Management PR Retail Retailer

SSP America announces the appointment of Heather Barry as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships

LONDON, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has appointed Heather Barry as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. In her new role, Heather will be responsible for SSP America’s development and strategic airport business diversity plans and program efforts…
August 13, 20160Comments

Read more

Children Consumer Information Marketing PR Retail Retailer Safety Products

Topaz survey reveals what Irish parents think when it comes to choosing the right car seat for their child

New Topaz research reveals Ireland’s priorities for keeping kids safe on the road DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Topaz, Ireland’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, has today (10 Aug 2016) revealed the results of a new survey exposing what Irish parents really think when it comes to choosing the right car seat for their…
August 13, 20160Comments

Read more

Healthcare Kiosks Management PR Retail Retailer Safety Products

Walgreens drugstores installs safe medication disposal kiosk in Iowa

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens today (10 August 2016) is launching its safe medication disposal kiosk program in Iowa with the installation of drug take-back kiosks at eight Walgreens drugstores in the state. The launch is part of Walgreens effort, announced in February, to install safe medication disposal kiosks at more than…
August 13, 20160Comments

Read more

Awards Business Food & Beverage Human Resources Marketing PR Retail Retailer

Howard and Sheri Schultz honored with the Aspen Institute’s 2016 Public Service Award

Howard and Sheri Schultz honored with the Aspen Institute’s 2016 Public Service Award   Seattle, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — In recognition of their work on behalf of youth and veterans, Howard Schultz, chairman and ceo of Starbucks and Sheri Schultz, co-founder of the Schultz Family Foundation (SFF) have been honored with the Aspen Institute’s 2016 Public…
August 13, 20160Comments

Read more

Food & Beverage Marketing PR Retail Retailer

Starbucks to debut Almondmilk as non-dairy alternative starting September 6

Starbucks to debut Almondmilk as non-dairy alternative starting September 6   Seattle, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — On My Starbucks Idea, the company’s platform for crowd sourcing customer and barista suggestions, thousands of ideas are submitted and voted on each year. Next month, one of the site’s top customer product requests is arriving in Starbucks stores. Starting September 6, Starbucks…
August 13, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Food & Beverage Marketing PR Retail Retailer

Hippeas organic chickpea puffs joins Starbucks assortment of grab-and-go snacks

Hippeas organic chickpea puffs joins Starbucks assortment of grab-and-go snacks   Seattle, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — When Livio Bisterzo and his team set out to make a “better for you” snack, they pushed the boundaries as far as they could go. What resulted is a new product called Hippeas, organic chickpea puffs that are gluten-free, vegan, kosher,…
August 13, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Financial Grocery Marketing Online Retailers Online Shopping PR Retail Retail Software Retailer Technology Vending

Walmart to acquire Jet.com for approximately $3 billion

BENTONVILLE, Ark. and HOBOKEN, N.J., 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and Jet.com, Inc. today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Walmart to acquire Jet for approximately $3 billion in cash, a portion of which will be paid over time. Additionally, $300 million of Walmart shares will be paid over…
August 13, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Financial Marketing Mobile Online Retailers Outlet PR Retail Retail Services Retailer

Carrefour Spain introduces payment via smartphone in its petrol stations

Carrefour Spain introduces payment via smartphone in its petrol stations SPAIN, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Spain has 122 service stations and introduced the new payment system in July. It’s based on an app called My Carrefour, which can be downloaded for free from Apple Store or Google Play. The service is restricted to Pass card…
August 12, 20160Comments

Read more

Children Entertainment Marketing Online Retailers Online Shopping PR Retail Retailer

Amazon announces brand-new Original Kids Series, The Stinky & Dirty Show to premiere on September 2 on Prime Video

SEATTLE, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Aug. 10, 2016) announced its brand-new Amazon Original Kids Series, The Stinky & Dirty Show, is scheduled to premiere on Friday, September 2 on Prime Video in the US and UK, and in Germany, Austria and Japan later this year. Based on the “I Stink!” book series…
August 12, 20160Comments

Read more

Awards Books Online Retailers Online Shopping PR Retail Retailer

Rummage, a poetry collection by Ife-Chudeni A. Oputa — winner of Amazon Publishing’s Little A Poetry Contest

NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Aug. 10, 2016), Amazon Publishing announced the winner of the Little A Poetry Contest, dedicated to the discovery of emerging poets. Judges Jericho Brown, Cornelius Eady and Kimiko Hahn selected Rummage, a poetry collection by Ife-Chudeni A. Oputa, as the winner. Oputa received $5,000 in prize money…
August 12, 20160Comments

Read more

Children Grocery Philanthropy PR Retail Retailer

EROSKI forma en alimentación saludable a más de 8.600 escolares navarros en las Aulas Rojillas de la Fundación Osasuna

EROSKI forma en alimentación saludable a más de 8.600 escolares navarros en las Aulas Rojillas de la Fundación Osasuna   PAMPLONA, España, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI ha formado en alimentación saludable a más de 8.600 escolares navarros durante las tres últimas ediciones del programa “Aulas Rojillas” de la Fundación Osasuna. El apoyo de la cooperativa…
August 12, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Home Decor Management Outlet PR Retail Retailer Store Fixtures

IKEA reaches construction milestone on its future Memphis store due to open Fall 2016

MEMPHIS, TN , 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced that steel framing has progressed far enough that installation of the iconic blue composite panels has begun on its future Memphis store. Installing the blue panels is a construction milestone that keeps the store on track to open…
August 12, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Home Decor Management Marketing Outlet PR Retail Retailer Store Fixtures

IKEA progresses on the construction of its future Columbus store due to open at Summer 2017

COLUMBUS, OH, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced that steel framing has progressed far enough that installation of the iconic blue composite panels has begun on its future Columbus store. Installing the blue panels is a construction milestone keeps the store on track to open Summer 2017…
August 12, 20160Comments

Read more

Baby Products Business Discounts Grocery Marketing Philanthropy PR Retail Retailer

ALDI introduces Little Journey line of baby products at prices that will save parents up to 50% on their grocery bills

Batavia, Ill., 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — ALDI knows parenting can be hectic, but grocery shopping shouldn’t be. As one of America’s favorite grocery stores*, ALDI is helping busy moms and dads with Little Journey, the first full line of baby products hitting ALDI store shelves nationwide next week. The new line features award-winning** baby…
August 12, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Financial Human Resources Management PR Restaurants Retail Retailer

Chipotle Mexican Grill and Guild Education partnership to give employees opportunity to earn college credits or complete a degree

Chipotle Mexican Grill and Guild Education partnership to give employees opportunity to earn college credits or complete a degree   DENVER, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced a new partnership with Guild Education to give Chipotle employees an opportunity to earn college credits and pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees. Between Chipotle’s existing…
August 12, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Consumer Goods Convenience Stores Financial Management PR Retail Retailer

NACS survey: Only 44% of Americans are optimistic about the economy, down 3 points from last month

ALEXANDRIA, Va, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Despite declining prices at the pump and a prevailing expectation that lower prices will continue, a majority of U.S. fuel consumers remain pessimistic about the overall state of the American economy, according to the latest national consumer survey released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Only 44%…
August 12, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Grocery Human Resources Management PR Retail Retail Services Retailer

Wegmans Food Markets announces leadership team for its Owings Mills, MD store opening Sept. 18

OWINGS MILLS, MD, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets today ( 08/09/2016 ) announced the leadership team spearheading the management of its Owings Mills store, opening Sept. 18 at Foundry Row on the intersection of Reisterstown (Route 140) and Painters Mill Roads. The Owings Mills leadership team consists of the store manager, executive…
August 12, 20160Comments

Read more

Copyright © 2025 by EPR Retail News. All rights reserved.
EPR Retail News