WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — ConAgra Foods, a Russellville, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 195,597 pounds of frozen chicken and beef entrée products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The metal fragments range in size between 2 and…
World-class ticket management system to offer easier and more effective inventory, distribution and pricing on global scale.
San Jose, California, 2016-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay Inc. today announced an agreement to acquire Ticket Utils, a leading independent provider of software that helps large ticket sellers manage inventory and distribution. Ticket Utils will become part of…
Seattle, WA, 2016-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — SNOHOMISH—Bartell Drugs announces the celebration of its newly remodeled Snohomish store.
Anchoring the corner of Seattle Hill Road and 132nd St. Southeast in Snohomish, the store has had significant updates. This includes modernizing many elements of the building including new, energy-efficient LED lighting fixtures, new store shelving and furniture,…
SIDNEY, Neb., 2016-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cabela’s Incorporated (NYSE:CAB), the World’s Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, announced today plans to expand its retail footprint and legendary shopping experience to two new locations: Albuquerque, N.M., and Chesterfield Township, Mich.
Albuquerque
Construction on the 70,000-square-foot store – the company’s first location in New Mexico – is…
Varennes, Québec, 2016-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. (the “Corporation” or the “Jean Coutu Group”) confirms that it has received early this afternoon a copy of the class action proceedings launched against the Jean Coutu Group and filed by a group of pharmacist-owners operating under the banner Jean Coutu.
The Jean…
TORONTO & COLOGNE, 2016-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hudson’s Bay Company (“HBC” or “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of its management team for the expansion of HBC Europe into the Netherlands. The appointed managers are well acquainted with the Dutch market and its customers and bring with them a wealth of experience from…
Sunbury, PA 2016-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Thursday, July 14, Weis Markets stores located on North Cedar Crest Boulevard in Allentown and the Texas Palmyra Highway in Honesdale celebrated Grand Reopenings.
The Honesdale store now features a brand new pharmacy and is accepting new patients. It also has an upgraded bakery and expanded beer café.…
Sunbury, PA, 2016-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets, Inc. (NYSE: WMK), a Mid-Atlantic food retailer, today announced it has reached a definitive agreement with Food Lion, LLC, to purchase the assets of 38 Food Lion supermarket locations operating in the states of Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The Company plans to complete the purchase of…
WEST SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs announces the celebration of its newly remodeled Jefferson Square store in West Seattle.
The store, originally opened in 1987, has had significant updates. This includes modernizing many elements of the building including new, energy-efficient LED lighting fixtures, new store shelving and furniture, and upgraded, attractive flooring. The…
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2016-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kmart is upping its game and teaming up with Risewear™ to launch a new lifestyle athleisure brand of maximum performance footwear via "The Rise™ Challenge" – an epic parking lot slam dunk contest. Together, Risewear and Kmart – the exclusive U.S. retailer – provide access to…
SALT LAKE CITY,, 2016-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) announced today that Stormy Simon will be resigning as the company’s President to pursue other opportunities, effective no later than July 25, 2016. Simon will remain a member of Overstock.com’s board of directors until no later than September 30, 2016.
“We wish to thank Stormy…
HELSINKI, FINLAND, 2016-Jul-17 — /EPR Retail News/ —
APRIL-JUNE 2016
- Gross rental income increased to EUR 62.2 million (Q2/2015: 46.6) mainly due to the acquisition of Norwegian shopping centre company Sektor Gruppen AS (Sektor) in July 2015. Gross rental income of Citycon’s Norwegian operations amounted to EUR 20.9 million. The acquisition also increased net rental income…
SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today announced it has greenlit two additional seasons of the critically-acclaimed series, Catastrophe. Written by and starring Rob Delaney (Mother. Wife. Sister. Human. Warrior. Falcon. Yardstick. Turban. Cabbage.) and Sharon Horgan (Pulling), Catastrophe, produced by Avalon Television, with co-producers Birdbath Productions and Merman, is a comedy following an Irish woman and…
SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The second annual Prime Day was the biggest day ever for Amazon. Amazon today announced customer orders surpassed Prime Day 2015 by more than 60% worldwide and more than 50% in the U.S. It was also the biggest day ever for Amazon devices globally and record Prime Day for…
SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today announced an agreement with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to open Amazon@Illinois, a staffed pickup location in the Illini Union Bookstore on the UIUC campus. The first Amazon pickup location in the state of Illinois, Amazon@Illinois offers the campus community a convenient location to pick up…
Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Migros Ostschweiz hat Anfang Juli von der Gemeinde Diepoldsau die Baubewilligung für den Umbau des Einkaufszentrums an der hinteren Kirchstrasse 1 erhalten. Die Bauarbeiten starten Mitte Juli. Die Eröffnung ist für Spätherbst 2016 geplant.
Im Rhyinselhof, wo bis Ende April der Migros-Partner die Rheintaler Kundschaft bediente, entsteht in…
Ottawa, Canada, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP)(TSX:SH), the leading cloud-based commerce platform, plans to announce financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2016 before markets open on Wednesday, August 3, 2016.
Shopify’s management team will host a conference call to discuss second-quarter results at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, August 3,…
SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced its role as global licensee and investor in the Italian restaurant Princi, the renowned boutique bakery and café founded by Rocco Princi in 1986. Known for its artisan breads created from traditional family recipes, Princi’s five locations have become beloved experiences for customers…
Seattle, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks is being recognized as a “best place to work” after scoring 100 percent on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) survey.
The survey is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities and the U.S. Business Leadership Network. The index is a national, transparent bench marking tool…
Seattle, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shirley Huang had a difficult time getting by in the most expensive city in America.
Unemployed and without stable housing in San Francisco, the 23-year-old’s life began to change when she met with the staff at YouthJobs+, which is supported by the United Way Bay Area.
“As soon as I got to YouthJobs+,…
Seattle, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — For decades, music has been both a mirror that reflects society and culture, and a magnet that unifies people and helps them express common emotions. In the wake of current events, Starbucks Entertainment Team has curated music to foster togetherness through songs that transcend generations and genres.
Starbucks will begin playing a special…
CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today announced that it is to stop sourcing eggs from caged hens by 2025. This comes after the retailer conducted a detailed review of its egg sourcing strategy, which included consultation with suppliers, industry experts and other key stakeholders.
The move is the latest initiative designed to…
The meeting, organised by AECOC* as part of its Employability Project, will bring together 15 leading companies and 100 university students from around the country.
Madrid, Spain, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour is present at the first edition of the Consumer Goods Summer Camp, on 12 July in Madrid. It is a day that aspires…
POLAND, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Poland has become the official partner of the UCI World Tour “Tour de Pologne”. The most famous cycling race in Poland will run from 12 to 18 July 2016. Carrefour's involvement falls within the framework of its policy to promote good health and healthy lifestyles among Polish people.
The Tour…
USDA’s FSIS: U.S. Cado Holdings, Inc. Recalls 1,650 pounds of imported, frozen Swai fillets products
WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — U.S. Cado Holdings, Inc., a Santa Ana, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,650 pounds of imported, frozen Swai fillets products that were distributed into U.S. commerce without meeting federal importation requirements, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. [View Labels(PDF Only)]
The Deep Water…
EROSKI prevé abrir 19 gasolineras en de Baleares, Cantabria, Cataluña, Navarra, País Vasco y Galicia
Mallorca España, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI prevé abrir 19 gasolineras durante los próximos dos años. Con una inversión total aproximada de más de 7 millones de euros, las gasolineras se pondrán en funcionamiento en Baleares, Cantabria, Cataluña, Navarra, País Vasco y Galicia y la mayoría de ellas estarán situadas junto a supermercados EROSKI…
Mallorca España, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — “Yo amo la vida" es una campaña solidaria que consiste en ofrecer a los clientes de los supermercados EROSKI un objeto de verano con un mensaje impreso, que este año vuelve a ser una pelota de playa, ya que este "gadget" tuvo una gran aceptación hace dos años.
El…
Elorrio España, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI ha inaugurado una nueva gasolinera en Elorrio (Bizkaia) que combina la venta asistida durante el horario comercial y el autoservicio durante las 24 horas del día. La nueva estación de servicio ofrece Gasolina 95 y Gasóleo A para turismos, y cuenta además con un tercer surtidor con…
Helsinki, Finland, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — S Group's sales excluding taxes increased by 1.7% in January–June and stood at EUR 5,336 million. Deregulated opening hours and price reductions attracted more customers to supermarkets, and S Group's total sales increased as well.
"We are pleased with the deregulation of opening hours. More flexible shopping hours have…
London, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis today announces its shop in Chelmsford, alongside the wider Bond Street development, will open its doors to customers for the first time at 9.30 am on Thursday 29 September.
John Lewis Chelmsford's 90,000 sq ft shop represents an £18 M investment in Chelmsford by the retailer. As well…