New creative tells the story of the sacrifice and dedication of U.S. Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls participating in the retailer’s in-store employment program
PITTSBURGH, 2016-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, today launched its first Team USA-themed TV and digital advertisements as part of…
Business
Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds was filled with the glorious aromas and mouth-watering sights of the annual Foodstuffs New Zealand Trade Expo. From Wednesday 6 – Thursday 7 April, ASB Showgrounds was home to hundreds of supermarket suppliers showing everything from the latest supermarket equipment through to delicious deli…
Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The scaffolding is being packed away and the finishing touches are being completed on New World Milford, as the eagerly anticipated replacement supermarket gets ready to re-open on Tuesday 3 May at 8.15am.
“We are thrilled to be able to bring back New World to Milford” says Tony…
New York, NY, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) (“Barnes & Noble” or the “Company”), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Bahwan CyberTek (“BCT”), a global software products and…
Austrian supermarket chain SPAR reduces queues in its Digital Leadership Stores on the university campus in Vienna and Graz with cashless NCR SelfServTM 90 self-checkouts
AUGSBURG, GERMANY, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced today that SPAR, the largest private employer in Austria, is working…
With StorePro, NCR offers a highly flexible POS solution for independent retailers in the food and drug industry through channel partners
DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced today the launch of NCR StorePro in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). StorePro, NCR’s…
Zürich, Switzerland, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Delegierten des Migros-Genossenschafts-Bundes (MGB) haben Ursula Nold als Präsidentin der Delegiertenversammlung, Andrea Broggini als Präsidenten der Verwaltung MGB und die externen Mitglieder der Verwaltung bestätigt. Die Amtsperiode dauert vom 1. Juli 2016 bis 30. Juni 2020.
Die 110 Delegierten der zehn regionalen Migros-Genossenschaften haben an ihrer Versammlung…
OAK BROOK, IL, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Andrew J. McKenna, Chairman of the Board of McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD), today announced that he has advised the Board that he has decided not to stand for re-election as a member of the Board at the Company's Annual Shareholders' Meeting to be held on May 26. Mr.…
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Georgeson Inc. to act as information agent in Overstock’s upcoming public offering of digital securities, which is believed to be the first public offering of securities to be recorded to a distributed blockchain ledger. Georgeson is…
CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — From today (Monday 11 April) customers shopping in Tesco stores will be able to use Sainsbury’s Brand Match coupons to get money off their Tesco shopping.
Last week, Sainsbury’s announced that it would end the scheme and would no longer offer customers any guarantee around the price they charge.
Today’s announcement…
LONDON, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Representatives from towns and communities across the UK gathered in Derby to pledge to cut their food waste as part of Sainsbury’s Waste less, Save more initiative. The event brought over 35 towns together for the first time to spur on their shared objective to tackle food waste in…
Travel retail and restaurateur leader secures two first place awards
ATLANTA, 2016-Apr-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère won three Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) 2016 Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards, earning first place in two categories. ACI-NA’s 2016 Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards promotes the innovative spirit of the airport concessions industry,…
In-Store Event This Weekend Will Offer Outdoor Product Demos, Harness Fittings and Giveaways
PHOENIX, 2016-Apr-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Springtime is a great time to get outside and get active with our best friends! Whether it’s hiking the trails, playing in the water or taking walks together, PetSmart offers a wide range of new products…
FORT LEE, Va., 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Military members and their families in the U.S. wanting to load up on savings only need to venture as far as their local store during the Defense Commissary Agency's spring National Case Lot Sale event.
"You cannot find a better deal than our case lot events to save…
Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — In 2015, SM Foundation further strengthened its health programs by focusing on the needs of its host communities. During the year, SM Foundation renovated 14 health centers and conducted a total of 114 medical missions which benefited 90,932 patients nationwide.
SM Foundation extended its support to the health…
SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that net sales for the five-week period ended April 2, 2016 were $1.43 billion compared with net sales of $1.53 billion for the five-week period ended April 4, 2015.
“While March proved challenging, we remain focused on taking the necessary steps to improve…
Partnership to further Intershop’s continued partner strategy
Special focus on potential of big data and business intelligence
Jena, Germany, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop, the largest independent technology vendor for omni-channel commerce solutions, and Business & Decision today announced their newly formed partnership.
The combined expertise of both companies will help joint customers to realize…
ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ACTIONS AT VICTORIA’S SECRET
COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — L Brands, Inc. (NYSE:LB) reported net sales increased 5% to $1.027 billion for the five weeks ended April 2, 2016, compared to net sales of $981.2 million for the five weeks ended April 4 , 2015. Comparable sales for the five weeks…
WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Details for the previously announced Toys“R”Us, Inc. fourth quarter 2015 Lenders and Note Investors Conference Call are provided below. On the call, the company’s leadership team will discuss the financial results of Toys“R”Us, Inc., Toys“R”Us – Delaware, Inc., and Toys“R”Us Property Company II, LLC at 3:00 p.m. ET…
Local Food Artisans and Small Business Owners to Meet with Buyers for Future Englewood Store
AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, the world’s leading natural and organic foods grocer, will host a supplier fair to find new local, South Side-based products for its upcoming Englewood location. The small business event is…
Revenues of $8.3 Billion for the Fourth Quarter, Up 20.8 Percent Year-Over-Year and $30.7 Billion for the Full Year, Up 15.9 Percent Year-Over-Year
Fourth Quarter Adjusted Net Income Per Diluted Share of $0.07, Compared to the Prior Yearof $0.06; Full Year Adjusted Net Income Per Diluted Share of $0.23, Compared to the Prior Year of $0.27
Fourth…
Paderborn, Germany, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the course of its plans to renew and modernize its branch network, Raiffeisenbank Straubing eG has chosen Wincor Nixdorf to create the concept. Implementation of the new concept began in Salching, where Wincor Nixdorf’s Branch & Store Modernization unit has converted the bank’s branch from a classic…
Minneapolis, MN, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Forget checking the couch cushions for spare change. It’s time to check your credit card rewards balance for unused points instead.
Best Buy customers can now use Citi ThankYou Points to pay for all or a portion of most purchases made on BestBuy.com, making it easy and convenient to…
Minneapolis, MN, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Want to get your hands on the latest technology — or everyday must-haves like printer ink — quickly but don’t have time to stop by a store? Best Buy has good news for you.
The company announced Wednesday that it’s expanding its test of same-day delivery service to 13…
BRC – NIELSEN SHOP PRICE INDEX – MARCH 2016
NON-FOOD PRICES FALL FOR 36TH CONSECUTIVE MONTH
Period Covered: 07 – 11 March 2016
- Overall shop prices reported deflation of 1.7% in March from the 2.0% decline in February.
- Non-food deflation rose to 2.6% in March from the 3.0% fall in February.
- Food deflation remained at 0.4% for…
HELSINKI, 2016-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kesko sold Anttila's business operations to investment fund 4K Invest in March 2015 and part of the transaction was an agreement according to which Kesko would produce all logistics services for the department stores and online trade needed by Anttila Oy from the logistics centre in Kerava.
Anttila has decided…
One of America’s Favorite Grocers* to Open 10 New Stores on Thursday, April 21
Batavia, Ill., 2016-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Residents in Los Angeles and Orange Counties will soon be able to experience a whole new way to grocery shop at ALDI, one of America’s favorite grocers. On Thursday, April 21, ALDI will open…
SEATTLE, 2016-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) plans to release its second quarter fiscal year 2016 financial results after the market close on Thursday, April 21, 2016, with a conference call to follow at 2:00 p.m. PT.
The conference call will be webcast and can be accessed on the company’s website: http://investor.starbucks.com. A replay…
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 2016-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The key to appreciating good coffee lies in knowing the story and art involved in creating every cup.
Recently, Starbucks Philippines shared coffee knowledge with consumers at the company’s Coffee Appreciation Festival, which took place at the Grand Atrium in Shangri-La Plaza. This two-day exploration showcased the origins of…
LONDON, 2016-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ —
Marks and Spencer Group Plc
Quarter 4 2015/16 Trading Statement
13 Weeks to 26 March 2016
‘Another good quarter in Food; more to do in Clothing and Home’
Food sales continue to outperform the market
Sales +4.0%; LFL +0.0%; grew market share to 4.3%
New store opening programme performing ahead of expectation
Significant…