Average person expected to spend $86 this year on Halloween candy, costumes, decorations and greeting cards; total spending nationally to set record of $9.1 billion
TALLAHASSEE, FL, 2017-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Florida Retail Federation (FRF), the state’s premier trade association representing retailers for over 75 years, announced today (October 18, 2017) that consumer…
Melbourne, Australia, 2017-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) are pleased to hear the ANZ Bank have agreed to route transactions on Dual Network Cards via the eftpos network, preserving consumer and merchant choice across all payment channels, and reducing transaction costs to retailers.
ARA Executive Director Russell Zimmerman said, currently Point…
Greggs signs the Time to Change Employer Pledge to raise awareness about mental health
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, 2017-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Roger Whiteside, chief executive at Greggs has taken the first step to break the silence around mental health by signing the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
By putting pen to paper on the…
Venmo adds mobile web checkout capabilities, purchase protection, and instant transfer to bank account; launches national brand campaign
SAN JOSE, Calif., 2017-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starting this week, Venmo customers can shop on their mobile phone and make purchases at more than two million U.S. retailers via the mobile web. Venmo customers can now…
Trax’s unique computer vision platform allows CPG brands and retailers to increase store auditing accuracy and boost sales by 3-5%.
Singapore, 2017-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Based on its recent analysis of the image recognition industry in Europe, Frost & Sullivan chooses Trax as winner of the 2017 New Product Innovation Award. The computer vision company was…
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., 2017-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE: ECOM), a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable retailers and branded manufacturers to increase global sales, today announced that it will release its third quarter 2017 financial results for the period ended September 30, 2017 after 4:15 p.m. ET on Thursday,…
SAN FRANCISCO and HAMILTON, N.J., 2017-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Visa (NYSE: V) and Billtrust today (Oct. 17, 2017) announced a strategic partnership to help streamline the reconciliation of B2B payments and increase automation of virtual card payments for financial institutions and their corporate customers. This effort is part of a multi-pronged strategy Visa and Billtrust are pursuing to…
CINCINNATI, 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (Oct. 17, 2017) announced the retirement of Central division President Katie Wolfram and the promotion of Pam Matthews, currently the QFC division president, to succeed her. Suzy Monford will join the company to serve as the president of the QFC division.
"We are grateful…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) today (Oct. 17, 2017) announced that it will release its third quarter 2017 results after the market closes on Thursday, October 26, 2017. The Company will host an investor conference call at 2:00 p.m. (Pacific) that same day. The conference call will be broadcast live over…
Company to Double Number of Employees in Downtown Chicago Office with 300 Additional Positions
DEERFIELD, Ill., 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens today (October 17, 2017) announced with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel that it will bring approximately 300 technology positions to its current downtown Chicago office in the Sullivan Center to establish a new technology…
A late bumper crop of British strawberries to go on sale at Tesco
Welwyn Garden City, UK, 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — A late bumper crop of British strawberries is to go on sale at Tesco as a result of the recent mini heatwave and unseasonably warm autumn weather.
The British strawberry season is usually over…
Breast Cancer Awareness Day: Carrefour partners with the Spanish Cancer Awareness Association for new post-operative bra
Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Next 19 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Day and this year again, Carrefour has joined forces with the Spanish Cancer Awareness Association, AECC, to support the cause with a new post-operative bra…
From Taipei to Rio de Janeiro – nearly 2000 Carrefour stores to participate at this year's international Food Bank collection campaign
Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — In 2013, the Carrefour Foundation launched a major international and simultaneous collection campaign for Food Banks. Fast-forward to 2017 and 38 million meals later, it is gearing up…
The funding will meet critical needs for up to 1,000 military family members affected by the 2017 Hurricane Season
SAN ANTONIO, 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Walmart Foundation is committing $500,000 to Operation Homefront’s Critical Financial Assistance program to help meet the unique and urgent needs of military families affected by the 2017 hurricane…
Curated gift guides take the guesswork out of gifting and make it easy for customers to discover the perfect present for everyone on their list
Customers can shop products featured in Amazon’s holiday gift guides while on-the-go via the Amazon App or hands-free by voice shopping with Alexa
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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) today (Oct. 16, 2017) announced that Bruce R. Berkowitz has decided to step down from the company's board of directors, effective October 31, 2017. Mr. Berkowitz joined the board of Sears Holdings in February 2016.
"On behalf of the board of directors and management, I…
Sainsbury’s rolls out Chop Chop one-hour delivery service to customers across London zone 1 and 2
Sainsbury’s Chop Chop delivery service has been rolled out to five more London boroughs
Over 70,000 more postcodes will be added, giving Sainsbury’s the biggest reach of UK supermarkets offering one-hour delivery
Baby emergency products and weekend brunch ingredients…
Argos’s AW17 jewellery collection makes its debut this week at Britain’s Next Top Model
London, 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Argos jewellery hits the runway this week as the hotly anticipated new series of Britain’s Next Top Model returns to TV screens on Thursday 19 October 2017.
The first episode broadcast exclusively on Lifetime will see head judge,…
LVMH holds successful second DARE (Disrupt, Act, Risk to be an Entrepreneur) event
Paris, 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following the success of its first DARE (Disrupt, Act, Risk to be an Entrepreneur) event in July, LVMH organized a second edition from October 9-11 focused on the environment. Sustainable development connected with entrepreneurial drive, creativity and innovation during…
Maison Francis Kurkdjian launches “Homes Sweet Homes” line of scented candles
Paris, 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Childhood homes rich in memories were the starting point for a new collection of scented candles introduced by Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Dubbed “Homes Sweet Homes”, the line of five scented candles recounts personal stories that have nourished the olfactory memory…
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today (Oct 17,2017) announced that its second Dallas-Fort Worth-area store will open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in Grand Prairie, TX, expanding the IKEA U.S. presence.The 290,000 square-foot future IKEA Grand Prairie will be the fourth…
WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Pharmacy (NYSE: CVS) is participating in the first annual National Check Your Meds Day, a day established by Consumer Reports and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS). On Saturday, October 21st, consumers are encouraged to bring their prescription medications and supplements to their local…
London, 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The BRC and its members have introduced two voluntary Codes of Practice which exceed the current testing standard, to further enhance the safety of children’s dress-up costumes.
The terrible accident involving Claudia Winkleman’s daughter in 2014 and the subsequent media coverage focussed attention on what were seen as failings…
No trick: Costumed customers score entrees for three bucks, plus a chance to win free burritos for a year
DENVER, 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) will be holding their annual Halloween Boorito celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 3 p.m. to closing, at all Chipotle locations. Customers who show up in costume will be treated to…
Saskatoon, SK, 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — A lot can happen when you work together. This fall, Co-op teamed up with thousands of Western Canadians to raise more than $570,000 for registered charities and non-profits — all in a single day.
We called it Fuel Good Day.
“With the support of Co-op members and customers, Fuel…
Arlington , VA, 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (10/17/2017), the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), the trade association for America's most recognized and innovative retail brands, issued the following statement reacting to reports of Canada and Mexico's rejection of proposals made during the most recent round of NAFTA renegotiations:
"Simply put, we cannot afford…
ALEXANDRIA, Va., and STAMFORD, Conn., 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Keep America Beautiful and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) have partnered to produce the new resource, “Being a Good Neighbor: A Guide to Reducing Litter, Managing Trash and Encouraging Recycling.”
The guide provides quick and easy tips for convenience stores to improve their…
Chicago, Ill., 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tyson Foods, Inc. and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) partnered today (Oct. 16, 2017) to donate a truckload of protein totaling 36,060 pounds to the Greater Chicago Food Depository to help fight hunger in the Chicagoland area.
The Food Depository will distribute the donated food, which…
CHICAGO, Ill., 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Oct 17, 2017), the NGA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National Grocers Association (NGA), announced it raised $76,959.37, or 846,553 meals, for Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization, as part of the first-ever Independence Day of Giving campaign. The donation was presented as a…
WAYNE, NJ, 2017-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its ongoing commitment to support children and families – which includes serving as champions of play for kids of all ages – today (October 16, 2017) the Toys“R”Us® Children’s Fund, a public charity affiliated with Toys“R”Us, Inc., announced it has donated $1 million to the Hamilton Education Program…