Report cites innovation and artificial intelligence capabilities as Accenture Interactive strengths for transforming retail experiences
NEW YORK, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Accenture Interactive has been recognized as a Leader in the recently published “IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Retail Digital Marketing Technology Services 2017 Vendor Assessment*” report.
The report highlights Accenture Interactive’s deep industry expertise and its ability to…
Financial services thought leaders, leading financial institutions and technology partners will converge on Orlando next week at NCR-hosted event
DULUTH, Ga., 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, will host its 17th annual Innovation Conference on October 10-12, 2017 at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.…
Mobile payment reader and app join family of NCR Silver solutions built for every stage of business, marks NCR’s entrance in new market
DULUTH, Ga., 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, has launched Ring Up by NCR Silver, a mobile point-of-sale (POS) solution designed for the 3.7 million U.S.…
Maine-based Town & Country Federal Credit Union publishes first credit union Alexa skill with bank account linking and account management functionality
Duluth, Ga., 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (October 3, 2017) announced that it has teamed with Town & Country FCU to release a skill for…
TORONTO, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust(“RioCan”) (TSX:REI.UN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into agreements with Sears Canada Inc. (“Sears”), which received court approval on October 4, 2017. Sears is currently subject to restructuring proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”). RioCan and its co-owner Hudson Bay Company (“HBC”) have secured a surrender…
Anna-Karin Dahlberg appointed Lindex new Corporate Sustainability Manager
Sweden, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Anna-Karin Dahlberg has been assigned the role as Lindex new Corporate Sustainability Manager and will lead the sustainability work in all areas of the business.
It feels fantastic and I’m proud of how Lindex has managed to integrate sustainability in the entire business.…
INTERSPAR to build the most modern shopping centre in Austria at Steyr
Austria, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The most modern INTERSPAR shopping centre in Austria will be built in Upper Austria’s district capital Steyr. Approval for the project was given by Mayor Gerald Hackl and Managing Director INTERSPAR Austria, Markus Kaser. Throughout the full…
SPAR UK Partner, A.F. Blakemore & Son raised £30,379 for children’s charity NSPCC
UK, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR UK Partner, A.F. Blakemore & Son, has raised funds for a leading children’s charity and honoured SPAR retailers at their annual Retail Trade Show. This SPAR Partner is celebrating their 100-year anniversary this year with…
SPAR Guangdong supports programmes for children in Dongguan Province
Guangdong, China, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Partners in China are very actively involved in community initiatives. Here, we share details of only two of the recently held programmes for children, focused on Dongguan Province.
SPAR Guangdong launched the Hazeline Jingxin Green Backpack Charitable event for children of migrant…
Adding Market-Leading Provider of World-Class IT Services with Approximately $1.1 Billion in Sales to Create a Powerful Omnichannel Tech Services Platform
Combines CompuCom’s Broad Set of Managed Technology Services with Access to Office Depot’s Extensive Customer Base and Last-Mile Advantage to Generate Substantial Growth Opportunities
Expects Over $40 Million in Estimated Annual Cost…
Second new Lowe’s model opens today in B.C.
Boucherville, QC, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Canada opened today (October 5, 2017) its second store under the new model of Lowe’s stores in Canada which offers an enhanced shopping experience. The store, located at 850 Langford Parkway, was converted from the former RONA Home and…
Keasbey, NJ, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite is partnering with Pantene® for its Care Beyond Hair Tour, exclusively at ShopRite, to donate hair and raise funds for Pantene Beautiful Lengths Fund, a program created in partnership with the American Cancer Society to provide free, real-hair wigs to women who have lost their hair due…
New York, NY, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the 13th year, Bloomingdale's continues its commitment to support breast cancer awareness and treatment during the month of October. This year, the retailer again invites shoppers to participate in the cause with exclusive products and events promoting good health and wellness in support of the Breast…
New York, NY, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bloomingdale's is bringing a new beauty space to their shoppers with the launch of Glowhaus. This new makeup and skincare boutique, packed with niche beauty brands, will open hard-shops in five Bloomingdale's locations including Roosevelt Field (NY), San Francisco (CA), Sherman Oaks (CA), Soho (NY) and…
Limited-edition poster and sauce will come to select restaurants on Saturday, October 7 only
OAK BROOK, IL, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — After listening to customers' enthusiasm for Szechuan Sauce over the past few months, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has revealed the final addition to its gig-style poster lineup designed by artists from Delicious Design League. For the…
Ben & Jerry’s to implement worker-driven Milk with Dignity Program in its Northeast dairy supply chain
Burlington, VT, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ben & Jerry’s and Migrant Justice have reached an historic agreement to implement the worker-driven Milk with Dignity (MD) Program in Ben & Jerry’s Northeast dairy supply chain. Over the past two…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) is making October a little sweeter by celebrating its world-famous Pizookie® dessert all month long. BJ’s is kicking off the festivities today, Oct. 2, with Free Pizookie® Day. All day long, guests will receive a free Pizookie® with a minimum $9.95 food purchase.
Often imitated, but never duplicated, BJ’s…
Goal set to collect 300 tons of unwanted medications over next two years
DEERFIELD, Ill., 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading health care organizations AmerisourceBergen, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Pfizer and Prime Therapeutics are joining Walgreens to combat the national opioid abuse crisis by expanding the availability of safe medication disposal kiosks to an…
Nordstrom launches extended sizing initiative
The Retailer Will Show All Sizes Side By Side In Its New Century City, LA Store
SEATTLE, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) celebrates women of all shapes and sizes with its extended sizing initiative launching at its new Century City store opening on October 3. Most women's contemporary brands start…
Retailer Offers New Brands and Services to Better Serve Los Angeles Customers
SEATTLE, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) opened the doors this morning to its newest Los Angeles full-line store at Westfield Century City, a relocation from Westside Pavilion. The store offers customers an updated shopping experience, including new store design…
Tesco predicts L.O.L Surprise Ball to top kids’ Christmas wish lists
Welwyn Garden City, UK, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — A mega version of this year’s most popular toy has just gone on sale and is predicted by Tesco toy experts to top many kids’ Christmas wish lists.
Since being launched in March this year the…
Tesco's finest North Row Sauvignon Blanc 2016 crowned best Sauvignon Blanc in Britain
Welwyn Garden City, UK, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — A wine from the Tesco finest* range has been crowned best Sauvignon Blanc in the country following the announcement of the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) trophies today (2 Oct 2017).
The Tesco finest* North…
The new company, named Apiture, expands digital banking products and services for financial institutions
NEW YORK & WILMINGTON, N.C., 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — First Data (NYSE: FDC), a global leader in commerce-enabling technology, and Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOB), today (02 Oct 2017) announced they have closed the digital banking joint venture that was announced earlier…
Backed by the power of First Data’s Clover® platform, Breeze transforms the interaction between the patient and practice into a digital, mobile, and modern experience
Breeze introduced to digital health innovators at Health 2.0 annual fall meeting
NEW YORK, 2017-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — CareCloud and First Data (NYSE: FDC) have joined forces to help medical practices engage…
Belgium, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the second year in a row, Carrefour Belgium is getting its employees involved in an environmental cause. Staff at Carrefour Hypermarkets and Carrefour Market stores will be taking part in the Retail Clean-up Days. Armed with bin bags, they will go and pick up rubbish lying on the roads within…
The Alexa Skills Kit and Alexa Voice Service also now available for developers in India
Amazon also announced this week that Alexa and Echo are coming to Japan this year
SEATTLE, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Oct. 4, 2017) announced that Alexa and Echo are now available by invitation in India, and that they are coming…
All six episodes of the legal thriller, starring BAFTA award winners Helen McCrory and Michael Gambon, will premiere exclusively on AmazonPrime Video in the US on Friday, October 27
SEATTLE, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Oct. 3, 2017) announced it has added Fearless to its lineup of original dramatic series, and will premiere all six episodes exclusively on Prime Video…
Sainsbury’s identifies the biggest foodie trend this autumn – perfectly seared steak adorned with edible gold leaf!
Pair new restaurant quality steak and opulent edible gold leaf to achieve the most ‘Insta-worthy’ date night, in the comfort of your own home
London, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Steak night will never be the same again!…
Clare Waight Keller debuts her first Givenchy collection
Paris, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Sunday, October 1st Clare Waight Keller presented her first collection since joining Givenchy, opening a new chapter for the Maison inspired by transformation and seduction. Her debut silhouettes paid tribute to Givenchy codes and the power of duality.
Julianne Moore, Pedro Almodovar,…
London, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Chris Harris as Group Property Director.
Chris moves from Arcadia where he is Group Property and Procurement Director and member of the Board.
Chris has spent his career in the property sector. He started as a surveyor at Chestertons, before moving into retail property…