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Bartell Drugs to host its 15th annual Salvation Army “Toy ‘N’ Joy” drive

SEATTLE, 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs is once again partnering with the Salvation Army to provide holiday gifts for children in need by collecting new, unwrapped toys during its 15th annual Salvation Army “Toy ‘N’ Joy” drive. The toy drive will run November 12 through December 9 at 65 of Bartell’s locations in King,…

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Sears and Kmart announce Thanksgiving/Black Friday doorbuster deals

Sears and Kmart announce Thanksgiving/Black Friday doorbuster deals   Holiday Blowout, Exclusive Member Previews, FREECASH in Points Highlight Month of Deals HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears and Kmart have announced their Thanksgiving/Black Friday doorbuster deals – a highlight of the unprecedented, month-long "Holiday Blowout" launched on Nov. 1, giving shoppers 10-50 percent off everything in the store.* Shop Your Way…

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Raley’s expands its Ready-To-Go meal options with 32 different meals

Raley’s expands its Ready-To-Go meal options with 32 different meals   Expanded program includes over 32 options for an affordable price Fair Oaks, CA, 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — According to USDA data, on an average day, Americans spend 37 minutes preparing and cleaning up their meals and some say it can range up to almost 1.5 hours.…

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Kroger: Ralphs now offers home delivery service in Southern California through partnership with Instacart

CINCINNATI, 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ralphs Grocery Company, a division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today (Nov. 7, 2017) announced it is offering home delivery in select locations in Southern California through a partnership with Instacart, the technology-driven, nationwide on-demand retail delivery service. This pilot in Southern California supports two key drivers of…

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Kroger’s Mid-Atlantic division ratifies new labor agreement with UFCW Local 400

CINCINNATI, 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. Mid-Atlantic division associates working at Kroger stores in West Virginia and surrounding area have ratified a new labor agreement with UFCW Local 400. "We are pleased to reach an agreement that is good for our associates. This new contract provides good pay increases, affordable health care and financial support…

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Walgreens offers 20% discount to all veterans and military personnel on Saturday, Nov. 11

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — To honor the sacrifices and bravery of Americans who served in the armed forces, Walgreens is offering a Veterans Day 20-percent discount to all veterans and military personnel. On Saturday, Nov. 11, customers with a Walgreens Balance® Rewards card and valid military ID or proof of service will…

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Walgreens rolls out FedEx package pickup and drop-off services to more than 7,500 locations nationwide

MEMPHIS, Tenn., and DEERFIELD, Ill., 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and Walgreen Co., one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, are proud to announce today (Nov. 6, 2017) FedEx package pickup and drop-off services are now available at more than 7,500 Walgreens locations in all 50 U.S. states. The milestone…

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Tesco unveils its 2017 Christmas campaign; will donate £1 for every fresh turkey sold to help people in need this holiday season

Tesco kicks off “Everyone’s Welcome” Christmas campaign and pledges to donate £1 for every fresh turkey sold to help people in need. Welwyn Garden City, UK, 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has launched its 2017 Christmas campaign with the first of five television adverts airing on ITV last night. This year, the retailer will…

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Starbucks opens the first Princi bakery location in the U.S. at its Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Seattle

Starbucks opens the first Princi bakery location in the U.S. at its Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Seattle   Acclaimed artisan baker Rocco Princi brings the craft of bread baking, exceptional ingredients and the “Spirito di Milano” to customers for the first time in the United States Freshly baked onsite, the artisanal Italian food experience joins…

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Amazon launches the new Fire TV Stick Basic Edition globally

Amazon launches the new Fire TV Stick Basic Edition globally   Fire TV Stick Basic Edition launches globally, offering a world of online entertainment, with popular and critically acclaimed content from Prime Video, Netflix, and more. Plus, access to thousands of TV shows, movies, apps, and games. SEATTLE, 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Nov. 7, 2017) announced…

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Amazon Web Services announces the availability of C5 instances for Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud

New generation of compute optimized instances includes latest Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Skylake-SP) and custom hardware to deliver a 25 percent improvement in price-performance SEATTLE, 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Nov. 6, 2017), Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ:AMZN), announced the availability of C5 instances, the next generation of compute optimized instances for Amazon Elastic Compute…

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Argentine author Cristian Perfumo wins Amazon’s Literary Award for independent Spanish-language authors

El Coleccionista de flechas by Argentine author Cristian Perfumo, will get the chance to be published globally in Spanish by Amazon Publishing in digital, print and audio formats, and translated into English and published globally by AmazonCrossing Winning entry selected from more than 1,800 works of fiction and non-fiction submitted from 39 countries using Amazon’s self-publishing serviceKindle Direct Publishing (KDP) SEATTLE,…

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SONIC® Drive-In announces new seasonal treat the Holiday Mint® Master Shake™ and Master Blast®

SONIC® Drive-In announces new seasonal treat the Holiday Mint® Master Shake™ and Master Blast®   America's Drive-In unveils a variety of treats for guests to satisfy their sweet tooth OKLAHOMA CITY, 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tis the season to celebrate and SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) is putting a spin on a traditional holiday classic with the Holiday Mint® Master Shake™…

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Joe Browns debuts its very first physical location at British Land’s Meadowhall

Joe Browns debuts its very first physical location at British Land’s Meadowhall   London, 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Joe Browns has opened its first ever store at British Land’s Meadowhall, one of the UK’s premier shopping destinations. The 4,000 sq ft store, located on Meadowhall’s High Street, immerses customers in Joe Browns’ colourful world and brings to…

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CVS Pharmacy to launch nationwide next-day delivery and same-day delivery in select cities

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Pharmacy (NYSE: CVS) today announced plans to bring prescriptions directly to patients' doors with nationwide next-day delivery from CVS Pharmacy locations beginning in early 2018. Select cities will also offer same-day delivery within hours, allowing customers to keep all of their pharmacy needs with a trusted…

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ALDI and Venmo launch new campaign to raise one million meals for families in need in honor of Friendsgiving

First-of-Its-Kind Emoji Will Help Provide One Million Meals to Families in Need Through Feeding America® Batavia, Ill., 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — ALDI and Venmo, a popular mobile app that makes it easy for friends to exchange money, announced a new campaign that lets Americans help give one million meals to families in need in honor…

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Chipotle Mexican Grill launches new mobile app available on Apple and Android

New Chipotle app, available on iPhone and Android, includes quick reorder, easier customization of meals, and Apple and Android pay DENVER, 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has announced a new mobile app that is available for download starting today (Nov. 6, 2017) on Apple and Android devices. Whether a first-time mobile user or an online ordering…

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Tractor Supply Company announces the appointment of Thomas A. Kingsbury to its Board of Directors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today (Nov. 06, 2017)  announced that Thomas A. Kingsbury has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Kingsbury brings a wealth of knowledge and CEO leadership experience to the Tractor Supply Board, having…

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Kimco commences $186 million redevelopment of former Hylan Plaza shopping center on Staten Island into The Boulevard

Kimco commences $186 million redevelopment of former Hylan Plaza shopping center on Staten Island into The Boulevard   Anchors for the multi-level, open-air center include ShopRite, Alamo Drafthouse, Marshalls, Ulta, PetSmart, LA Fitness and more NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM) has commenced construction on The Boulevard, the company’s dramatic…

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Toys“R”Us offers bargain hunters 30 straight hours of shopping from 5pm on Thanksgiving through 11pm on Black Friday

Season’s Most Buzzed About Toy Retailer Cements Itself as the Destination for Play This Holiday Season, Offering Bargain Hunters Guidance, Convenience and Deals on the Toys Topping Every Kids’ Wish List WAYNE, NJ, 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — For deal seekers looking to get an early start on holiday shopping (and walk off their turkey…

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Whole Foods Market reveals the most anticipated food trends for 2018

Whole Foods Market reveals the most anticipated food trends for 2018   Retailer’s global and local experts forecast up-and-coming flavors, products and culinary influences AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market’s global buyers and experts today (Nov. 6, 2017) announced the most anticipated food trends for the year ahead. Floral flavors, functional mushrooms and root-to-stem recipes are…

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JCPenney to open its doors at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day for its annual Black Friday sale

Stores Open at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day for Black Friday Shopping JCPenney Beckons Black Friday Bargain Hunters With Coupon Giveaways up to $500 off and Amazing Deals on TV’s, Toys, Smart Home Tech, Beauty, Diamonds, Smart Watches, Boots and More PLANO, Texas, 2017-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — This season, JCPenney is inviting…

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Meijer celebrates family togetherness with its new Thanksgiving TV commercial

Meijer celebrates family togetherness with its new Thanksgiving TV commercial   TV spot features a veteran who grew up shopping at Meijer; highlights food, family and friends GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer recently released its new Thanksgiving TV commercial that celebrates the time-honored tradition of traveling home for the Thanksgiving holiday. The commercial began…

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Meijer expands home delivery service to include season’s hottest gifts and toys and thousands of other items

Meijer expands home delivery service to include season’s hottest gifts and toys and thousands of other items   Retailer’s home delivery service expands to include toys, wrapping paper, Christmas decorations and thousands of other items GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is gearing up for the holidays by adding thousands of general merchandise items to its…

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AHOLD DELHAIZE SHARE BUYBACK UPDATE: 901,079 COMMON SHARES REPURCHASED IN THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 30, 2017 UP TO AND INCLUDING NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 901,079 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from October 30, 2017 up to and including November 3, 2017. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €16.10 per share for a total consideration of €14.5 million. These repurchases were made…

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Co-op supports Booth Centre’s annual Manchester Sleepout to raise awareness and confront challenges of homelessness

MANCHESTER, UK, 2017-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hundreds are set to sleep out in support of homeless people this Friday (10 November) as the Booth Centre hosts its annual Manchester Sleepout. A record number of people have registered to take part in the event which is taking place at the city’s Cathedral. The Manchester Sleepout is…

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Sunoco LP names Joe Kim as chief executive officer

DALLAS, 2017-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) ("Sunoco" or the "Partnership") announced today (Nov. 6, 2017) that Joe Kim has been named chief executive officer of Dallas-based Sunoco LP, effective January 1, 2018. Kim has been serving as president and chief operating officer since June following the announcement that current Chief Executive Officer Bob Owens would retire from the…

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Abercrombie & Fitch to host Q3 2017 earnings conference call on November 17, 2017

New Albany, Ohio, 2017-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) will be holding its quarterly earnings conference call for all interested parties on November 17, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. EST.  A press release detailing the company's third quarter results is expected to be issued shortly after 7:30 a.m. EST. What: Abercrombie…

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