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DICK’S Sporting Goods launches its first Team USA-themed TV and digital advertisements

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…

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Foodstuffs hosted successful Annual Trade Expo at ASB Showgrounds

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…

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Barnes & Noble partners with Bahwan CyberTek for cloud management and development support for NOOK software

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…

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Austrian supermarket chain SPAR to roll out cashless NCR SelfServTM 90 self-checkouts in its other high frequency locations

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…

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NCR Corporation launches its flexible POS solution StorePro in Europe, Middle East and Africa

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…

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MIGROS: URSULA NOLD UND ANDREA BROGGINI MIT GROSSER MEHRHEIT IN IHREN ÄMTERN BESTÄTIGT

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…

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McDonald’s Corporation announces the retirement of its Chairman of the Board Andrew J. McKenna

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.…

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Georgeson Inc. to act as information agent in Overstock’s upcoming public offering of digital securities

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…

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Tesco customers can now use Sainsbury’s Brand Match in Tesco stores

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…

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Sainsbury’s Waste less, Save more initiative to tackle food waste

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…

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Paradies Lagardère honored with three ACI-NA 2016 Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards

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,…

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PetSmart introduces new products to help pet parents enjoy outdoor adventures with their pets

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…

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Defense Commissary Agency kicks off spring National Case Lot Sale events

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…

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PHILIPPINES: SM Foundation renovated 14 health centers and conducted 114 medical missions nationwide In 2015

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…

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Gap Inc. announces March net sales for the five-week period ended April 2, 2016

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…

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Intershop and Business & Decision partnership to realize digitalization projects throughout Europe

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…

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Details for upcoming Toys“R”Us fourth quarter 2015 Lenders and Note Investors Conference Call

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…

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Whole Foods Market to host supplier fair on April 16, 2016

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…

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Rite Aid Corporation announces operating results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 27, 2016

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…

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Raiffeisenbank Straubing eG has selects Wincor Nixdorf to renew and modernize its branch network

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…

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Citi ThankYou Points can now be used to purchase on BestBuy.com

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…

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Best Buy expands its test of same-day delivery service to 13 major metro markets across the United States

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…

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BRC – NIELSEN March 2016: This month shoppers can celebrate three years of falling non-food prices

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…

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Starbucks Corporation to release its Q2 FY 2016 financial results on Thursday, April 21, 2016

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…

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Starbucks Philippines shared coffee knowledge with consumers at the Coffee Appreciation Festival in Shangri-La Plaza

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…

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Marks and Spencer Group’s Q4 2015/16: Food sales continue to outperform the market

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…

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