LONDON, 2015-6-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Musgrave Group has won the 2015 NACS Insight European Sustainability Retailer of the Year Award, sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. The award was presented during the NACS Insight Convenience Summit – Europe awards dinner in London on June 11.
The award recognizes Cork, Ireland-based Musgrave Group for its leadership in sustainable…
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LONDON, 2015-6-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Topaz has won the NACS Insight 2015 International Convenience Retailer of the Year Award for its Re.Store convenience forecourt concept. The award, sponsored by Imperial Tobacco Group, was presented during the NACS Insight Convenience Summit – Europe in London on June 11.
With more than 330 locations across the country, Topaz…
Director of Sainsbury’s Brand has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Honours list, published today
LONDON, 2015-6-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Judith has been Director of Sainsbury’s brand for 10 years and is responsible for all aspects of Sainsbury’s product offer - from policy formation on aspects such as Animal Welfare, Ethical and…
SEATTLE, 2015-6-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks scored 100 out of 100 on a new Disability Equality Index survey, a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities and the U.S. Business Leadership Network.
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a national, transparent benchmarking tool that offers businesses an opportunity to receive an…
Compassion in World Farming Honors Whole Foods Market® with two Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards
Austin, Texas, 2015-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) has been recognized with a Good Sow Commendation and a Global Good Egg Award from Compassion in World Farming, for the company’s animal welfare practices.
“Whole Foods Market is…
Carnaxide, Portugal, 2015-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Alegro Setubal shopping center, whose renovation-extension was inaugurated in November 2014 in Portugal, was rewarded in the "Reputation and brand positioning" category for its "Art everywhere" project.
The International Council of Shopping Centers awards reward, since their creation in 1972, excellence in marketing in commercial real estate. More thanj 230 applications from 25 different…
SEATTLE, 2015-6-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Campaign Asia-Pacific has released its annual study of Asia’s Top 1000 Brands. Starbucks is listed 15th overall for 2015, and the number one restaurant brand in Asia.
The top brands report is based on an online survey developed by Campaign Asia-Pacific and the Nielsen research company. The survey asked…
Reputation Institute reveals top 50 most reputable companies in the retail industry on products and services, workplace and more
AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-6-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) has been named among America’s most reputable companies in the retail industry, according to a list released today by Reputation Institute. The list…
Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2015-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Three Carrefour employees awarded prizes at the 9th Retail Women of the Year Awards in France
- Christina Durand, winner in the “Woman Manager" Category
Having joined Carrefour in 2004, she is now manager of the Carrefour Contact training school in Toulouse Blagnac (Haute-Garonne). She was awarded the prize in…
LONDON, 2015-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Magnus Reitan, CEO of Reitan Convenience AS, has been named the 2015 NACS Insight European Convenience Industry Leader of the Year. The award, sponsored by PepsiCo Inc., will be presented during the NACS Insight Convenience Summit – Europe in London on June 11.
Reitan is the CEO of Reitan Convenience AS…
SEATTLE, 2015-5-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy’s five-year-long drive to reduce its carbon footprint by at least 20 percent by 2020 was recognized as an unparalleled retailer achievement at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) White House ceremonies in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night.
The reduction is part of the company’s effort to address climate…
The Co-operative been voted the UK’s favourite convenience store by shoppers.
MANCHESTER, 2015-5-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The CTP (Convenience Tracking Programme) awards 2015* quizzed 20,000 convenience store shoppers and 2,000 store staff and managers, and the Co-op beat off competition from the likes of Marks & Spencer, Little Waitrose and Sainsbury’s to scoop “Overall…
Garrett Biss and Charles Griffith Honored with Prestigious Scholarships
NEW YORK, 2015-5-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its mission to encourage the continuing education of retail real estate professionals, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Foundation has presented the Charles Grossman Graduate Scholarships to Garrett Biss and Charles Griffith, honoring their onset dedication…
Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-5-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Homebase Urban Retreat Garden has been awarded a Gold Medal at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
The garden, designed by award-winning garden designer Adam Frost, is an urban community garden inspired by the Bauhaus movement. It is one of only seven gardens to be awarded a Gold…
Cheshunt, England, 2015-5-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the second consecutive year, Tesco has been named as the Sandwich Multiple Retailer of the Year at the British Sandwich Industry Awards.
Tesco has been recognised for delivering innovative and quality products for customers. The award comes as the retailer has redesigned its sandwiches and wraps lines and…
Cheshunt, England, 2015-5-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco scooped over 100 medals for its own-label wine at the International Wine Challenge.
Overall the retailer picked up a remarkable 132 gongs including 5 Gold, 21 Silver and 45 Bronze medals. An impressive, 98 per cent of the wines Tesco entered into the awards received a medal.
Jason Tarry,…
Cheshunt, England, 2015-5-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco scooped an impressive 14 awards for its finest* range at The Grocer’s Own Label Food and Drink Awards. Overall, the retailer picked up 24 gongs including 12 Gold and 12 Silver Awards.
Jason Tarry, Head of Product at Tesco said, “We are delighted that once again we have…
Assistance Critical to Enabling Red Cross to Respond to Disasters in the United States
PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2015-5-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The American Red Cross today recognized IKEA US, headquartered in Conshohocken, Pa., for its support of Red Cross disaster response work through the Disaster Responder Program.
The IKEA partnership with the Red Cross enables the…
SEATTLE, 2015-5-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Celebrating Northwest technology and innovation, the annual GeekWire Awards are a bit of a cross between the Oscars and a geek prom. Tonight (5/7/15) members of Starbucks digital production team were there among fellow tech all-stars because Starbucks® mobile app is nominated for GeekWire’s "App of the Year" award. The winner was a…
Giant Carlisle has been named 2015 Chain Retailer of the Year by Grocery Headquarters, a national U.S. monthly business publication with a circulation of more than 33,000. The recognition was given for the company’s deep commitment to community, its dedicated associates, its emphasis on buying local, and its focus on nutrition.
Carlisle, PA, 2015-5-6 — /EPR…
Argentina, 2015-5-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Daniel Fernández, President of Carrefour Argentina, has been awarded the Executive of the Year prize at the Entrepreneur of the Year Award Ceremony organized for the fifth consecutive year by consultancy and auditing firm, Ernst & Young (E&Y).
The EY Entrepreneur Of the Year programme was created 29 years…
Saskatoon, Canada, 2015-5-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — While a cleaner, greener earth is a reward of its own, the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council has recognized Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) for its environmental efforts.
“FCL is committed to reducing waste, increasing our waste diversion and being leaders in environmental sustainability,” said Sustainability Advisor Brittney Hoemsen. “We’re…
Selection focuses on corporate culture and policy that caters to vets
Los Angeles, 2015-4-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBG) today announced it has been named to the Military Times Best for Vets: Employers 2015 list. CBRE is the only commercial real estate company on the list.
Military Times, the organization comprising Army…
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 2015-4-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Malaysia has earned top honors for its employment practices at the Aon Hewitt Best Employers of 2015 Awards. The Best of the Best award was presented to Starbucks Malaysia at the recent Awards Presentation and Learning Conference in Kuala Lumpur.
The Aon Hewitt Best Employers…
Five non-profits to receive share of Bags2Riches Charitable Gift
Schenectady, NY, 2015-4-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the largest and most extensive contest in the company’s history, Price Chopper’s Bags2Riches contest has defied skeptics and awarded more than 150,000 prizes and discounts. Today, the a $25,000 online prize was awarded to Utica native Jacquie Pirnie…
Pasay City, Philippines, 2015-4-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Philippine conglomerate SM Investments Corporation (SM) and its subsidiaries recently received awards from Hong Kong-based publication Corporate Governance Asia’s 5th Asian Excellence Recognition Awards 2015.
Under the CG Asian Excellence Awards, SM and its subsidiaries, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) and China Banking…
18th Annual Competition Acknowledges Exceptional Cart, Kiosk, and Temporary In-line Retailers
NEW YORK, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Specialty Retail Report has announced the winners of the prestigious 2015 Visual Victories Awards, recognizing the specialty retail industry’s leading visual merchandisers, retailers, and specialty leasing agents.
The 18th annual awards competition,…
Los Angeles, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it has been rated one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes magazine. CBRE was the top rated real estate firm and ranked 71st overall on the list of 500 employers.
Forbes, in partnership with Statista.com, surveyed 20,000 American employees working for companies and…
2015 Energy Star® Partner Of The Year-Sustained Excellence
Top Service Firm In “Certification Nation” Promotion
Los Angeles, CA, 2015-4-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) a 2015 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of its continued leadership in protecting the environment…
LONDON, 2015-4-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The On-Pack Recycling Label Ltd has been short-listed as a finalist in the 2015 National Recycling Awards, recognising the increasing contribution the labelling system makes in promoting recycling in the UK.
As the not-for-profit scheme enters its seventh year of operations it's celebrating double recognition for its work. Not…