Long established partnership reaches new level
Status of Gold Partner results from joint success in winning and running customer projects
Jena, Germany and Waltham, Mass., 2016-Jun-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop announced today that it has awarded ModusLinkGlobal Solutions™ Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK) with Gold Partner status.
Collaboration between the two companies began in 2006 and…
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MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-Jun-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) today announced that Save-A-Lot, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has filed Amendment No. 1 to its Form 10 Registration Statement (Form 10) with theU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the possible spin-off of Save-A-Lot into a separate, publicly traded company.…
Los Angeles, CA, 2016-Jun-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced several executive leadership promotions designed to further strengthen its senior management team, drive the company’s strategy and sustain its growth.
Jack Durburg has been promoted to CEO, the Americas, reporting to Cal Frese, Global Group President, Geographies. Mr. Durburg has led CBRE’s…
The European commercial real estate specialist launches KlépierreID to source the start-ups that will transform retail tomorrow.
http://www.vivatechnologyparis.com/challenges/602 Paris, Porte de Versailles, June 30- July 2, 2016
PARIS, 2016-Jun-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — “We are strong believers in the idea that the best way to face the strategic challenges generated by our fast moving retail environment, is…
PHOENIX, 2016-Jun-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq:SFM) today announced that Brad Lukow, chief financial officer, will present at the Jefferies 2016 Consumer Conference in Nantucket, Mass. The presentation will begin at 11:00 am EDT on June 22, 2016.
A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations section…
COMMERCE, Calif., 2016-Jun-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Smart & Final Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SFS), the value-oriented food and everyday staples retailer, today announced participation in the following upcoming conferences.
David Hirz, President and Chief Executive Officer and Richard Phegley, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will participate in the Piper Jaffray 36th Annual Consumer Conference…
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-Jun-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) today announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $.26 per share payable September 1, 2016, to shareholders of record on August 11, 2016.
About The TJX Companies, Inc.
The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and…
CINCINNATI, 2016-Jun-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today it will webcast the annual meeting of shareholders beginning at 11 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, June 23, 2016.
The meeting will be broadcast online at ir.kroger.com. Click on "Events, Presentations & Webcasts"to access the event. An on-demand replay of the webcast will be…
ROANOKE, Va., 2016-Jun-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that associates working at 41 stores in the company's Mid-Atlantic division have ratified a new labor agreement with Local 400.
The agreement covers 5,100 associates in Virginia from Bristol east to Appomattox and from Martinsville north to Harrisonburg, and three stores in…
CINCINNATI, 2016-Jun-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that is has earned a place in the 2016 Newsweek Green Rankings.
The Newsweek Green Rankings assess the 500 largest publicly-traded companies in the United States and the 500 largest publicly-traded companies globally on overall environmental performance.
"We appreciate being named in Newsweek's 2016…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2016-Jun-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Restaurants, Inc.(Nasdaq:BJRI) held its Annual Meeting of shareholders on June 7, 2016. At the meeting, shareholders elected Gregory A. Trojan, Gerald W. Deitchle, Peter A. Bassi, Larry D. Bouts, James A. Dal Pozzo, Noah A. Elbogen, Wesley A. Nichols, Lea Anne S. Ottinger and Patrick D.…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2016-Jun-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) today announced the opening of its restaurant in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The new BJ’s Restaurant opened on Monday, June 6, 2016 on U.S. Route 30 and Harrisburg Pike Roadat Park City Mall. The restaurant is approximately 7,300 square feet, seats approximately 225 guests and features…
Halle, Belgium, 2016-Jun-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colruyt Group continues working on improving the working conditions at their suppliers in risk countries. In 2015, a total of 555 audits were performed at non-European non-food plants and agricultural and food companies that supply to the group. 86 percent of the suppliers had acceptable working conditions.…
CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Jun-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco today confirmed the proposed sale of its 95.5% controlling stake in the Kipa business in Turkey to Migros. The disposal, which is subject to usual local regulatory approvals, will result in estimated cash proceeds of around £30m, contributing to a reduction of around £110m in total indebtedness.
In…
DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Jun-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance today announced changes to its senior management roles and responsibilities as part of the next phase of evolution. This follows the successful integration of Walgreens and Alliance Boots to create Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA).
In order to provide even greater focus and collaboration and…
Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Jun-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Home Retail Group, the UK’s leading home and general merchandise retailer, today publishes a trading statement covering the 13 weeks from 28 February to 28 May 2016.
John Walden, Chief Executive of Home Retail Group, commented:
"I am pleased with our performance in the first quarter. Argos delivered good…
Total net sales increased 7.5% to $1.16 billion, or 8.1% on a constant currency basis
Comparable store sales increased 0.9%, or 1.4% on a constant currency basis
Operating income increased 0.9% to $145.3 million; adjusted operating income increased 6.3% to $153.0 million
Diluted EPS increased 6.3% to $0.34; adjusted diluted EPS increased 12.5% to $0.36…
IRVING, Texas, 2016-Jun-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Michaels Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIK) today announced that it will participate in the 2016 Barclays High Yield Bond & Syndicated Loan Conference, which will be held at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Chuck Sonsteby, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present on Thursday,…
2015/16 Plan A highlights
Charity donations help reduce food waste by 9%
Plastic microbeads removed to help protect marine life
Clothing and food suppliers detailed on interactive supply chain map
Only certified sustainable palm oil used in M&S products
Nearly three quarters of M&S products have an eco or ethical quality
90% of Sparks card…
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB presents the six-month results for 2016 at a press conference on Wednesday 22 June at 9.30 CET. There will also be a telephone conference in English at 13.00 CET the same day.
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-Jun-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The six-month results for the period 1 December 2015 to…
OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-Jun-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ:SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced that it will release results for the quarter ended May 31, 2016 after the market close on June 23, 2016. The company will host a conference call to review financial results on Thursday, June 23, 2016,…
Bellingham-based company will continue to offer freshest local products to western Washington communities
BELLINGHAM, WA, 2016-Jun-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albertsons Companies and Haggen announced that the 15 core Haggen Northwest Fresh stores will begin the first day of operation today as a standalone business unit in the Albertsons Companies family of banners. Haggen will continue…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Jun-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Johnson & Johnson was awarded Supplier of the Year at the Discount Drug Stores (DDS) National Conference in Sydney last week.
Discount Drug Stores Executive General Manager said the award recognises the strength of the partnership which has been built between Discount Drug Stores and Johnson & Johnson.
“The retail industry is…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Jun-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amcal today launched a Chinese language version of its website. This will be managed in partnership with Azoya – a local distributor and Chinese e-commerce specialist providing on-the-ground customer support in China.
The new Chinese language site marks the first time Amcal has entered the international retail market from…
The Discount Drug Stores recognises Balwyn North Discount Drug Store with Pharmacy of the Year Award
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Jun-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Discount Drug Stores (DDS) award for top store goes to Balwyn North Discount Drug Store. They received the Pharmacy of the Year Award at the DDS National Conference in Sydney last week.
DDS Executive General Manager Douglas Kuskopf-Dallas said this recognises the exceptional customer service Balwyn North Discount Drug Store offers its customers.
“Our brand values…
WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that the first CVS Pharmacy locations in Target stores are now open in Oregon. The pharmacies, located in several metropolitan areas, including Portland>Eugene and Medford, are being operated through a store-within-a-store format and are branded CVS Pharmacy.
"We're excited to introduce our…
WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — MinuteClinic, the retail medical clinic of CVS Health, has opened eight new locations inside Target stores inMaryland , including six in the Baltimore metropolitan area. The clinics located in stores in Annapolis , Baltimore (Canton ), Bel Air , Cockeysville , Ellicott City ,Nottingham , Silver…
WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that the first CVS Pharmacy locations in Target stores are now open in Washington. The pharmacies, located in several metropolitan areas, including Olympia, Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma, are being operated through a store-within-a-store format and are branded CVS Pharmacy.
"We're excited to…
LONDON, 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new resource launched today will provide food companies that use culinary dried herbs and spices with industry best practice guidance on assessing and protecting the authenticity of these products.
Food companies will be able to use the practical guidance to ensure that they have the appropriate measures in place…
The new flagship at 309 Oxford Street has a total area of 1,500 sqm (16,145 sqft) spread over three floors.
LONDON, 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stradivarius, the young fashion and accessories brand of the Inditex group, has opened its biggest global flagship on London's Oxford Street. The new store at 309 Oxford Street has…