Skip to content Skip to sidebar Skip to footer

Business

HomeAll PostsBusiness

Business

Business Convenience Stores Management Marketing Retail Retailer

NACS survey: Convenience store retailers expect the robust sales in 2015 to continue into the first quarter of 2016

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Convenience store retailers expect the robust sales in 2015 to continue into the first quarter of 2016, according to the results of a survey released today by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Retailers said that overall sales in 2015 were strong, with more than three in four (78%)…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Convenience Stores Management Marketing Retail Retailer

NGA unveils newly redeveloped website

Arlington, VA, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA) today launched a new, redeveloped website to better serve NGA members and educate consumers about the independent supermarket industry. “In today’s information age, people are going online on a daily basis, seeking information on a variety of issues, and NGA wants our website to…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

SUPERVALU INC. to hold its fiscal 2016 Q3 conference call on January 13, 2016

MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) will hold its fiscal 2016 third quarter conference call on Wednesday January 13, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Central time. The call will be webcast live online at www.supervaluinvestors.com (click on microphone icon). A replay of the conference call will be archived on SUPERVALU's website under “Investors, Presentations and Webcasts.” About…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Malls Management

Taubman Centers, Inc. and The Macerich Company to purchase Country Club Plaza from Highwoods Properties, Inc.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) and The Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) today announced an agreement to purchase Country Club Plaza (Kansas City, Mo.) fromHighwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HIW). The purchase price for the mixed-use retail and office property is$660 million cash, excluding transaction costs. Taubman andMacerich will each…
January 5, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Management Retail Retailer Sports

Sports Direct International plc clarifies the role and terms in relation to Michael Murray

Shirebrook, UK, 2016-1-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sports Direct International plc ("Sports Direct" or "the Company") wishes to clarify the role and terms in relation to Michael Murray. Michael Murray heads up the Company's property team for the UK and internationally, which is primarily tasked with finding new sites for both our larger format stores…
January 4, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Food & Beverage Restaurants Retail Retailer

SSP expands its presence in the hospital market with the opening of Camden food co. outlet at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow

LONDON, 2016-1-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has expanded its presence in the hospital market with the opening of a Camden food co. outlet at the newly constructed Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow. The outlet will serve a range of sandwiches, hot snacks…
January 4, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Healthcare Management Retail Retailer

CVS Health Corporation president and CEO Larry Merlo to present at the 34th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 12, 2016

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-1-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Larry Merlo, the company’s president and chief executive officer, will be making a presentation to investors at the 34th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 12, 2016. He is scheduled to present at approximately 7:30 a.m. PT (10:30…
January 4, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Management Retail Retailer

Carrefour completes the acquisition of Rue du Commerce from Altarea Cogedim

Boulogne-Billancourt, 2016-1-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour announces it has completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Rue du Commerce from Altarea Cogedim. This acquisition is another step in the roll-out of Carrefour's omni-channel strategy in France, for the benefit of its clients both in stores and on-line. With close to 5…
January 4, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

L Brands, Inc. to broadcast the December Sales report on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016

COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2016-1-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with L Brands' sales release, you are invited to listen to a pre-recorded broadcast of the December Sales report. The broadcast will be available on the Internet on Thursday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 a.m. ET. What: L Brands December Sales Report When: 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, Jan.…
January 4, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Malls Management Retail Retailer

Klépierre further increases its leadership position in Scandinavia with the acquisition of Oslo’s leading shopping center, Oslo City

PARIS, 2016-1-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Klépierre announces that Steen & Strøm, its 56.1% controlled subsidiary, jointly with its partner – Entra – has completed1 the acquisition of Oslo City on December 31, 2015. Steen & Strøm and Entra have started a demerger process of the holding company that owns Oslo City, following which, Steen…
January 4, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Food & Beverage Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Krunchie Foods wins contract with The Co-op for its Welsh branded family favourites to be stocked in Co-op food stores across Wales

Manchester, England, 2016-1-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Port Talbot-based Krunchie Foods has shown it has all the right ingredients after winning a contract with The Co-op for its Welsh branded family favourites to be stocked in over 160 Co-op food stores across Wales. Krunchie Foods, established over 80 years-ago in Llanelli, provides gravy browning, malt…
January 4, 20160Comments

Read more

Business Management Retail Retailer

Amazon Prime celebrates milestone growth to its membership program

Prime experiences record-breaking holiday season – more than three million new members worldwide joined Prime during the third week of December alone Prime members made The Man in the High Castle the most watched TV season on Prime Video this holiday by 4.5x and doubled their total viewing hours of Prime Video titles, compared to 2014 Biggest…
December 30, 20150Comments

Read more

Business Management Marketing Retail Retailer

British spending power slows ahead of 2016 – Asda’s latest Income Tracker

LEEDS, England, 2015-12-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Families set for a festive hangover despite double digit increase in disposable income for 13th consecutive month. Average UK household had £193 of discretionary income last month, up by £14 a week compared to November 2014 Despite 13th month of double digit increases in disposable income, rate of…
December 30, 20150Comments

Read more

Business Management Retail Retailer

Whole Foods Market refused to consider New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)’s initial demands of $1.5 million

NEW YORK, NY, 2015-12-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market worked closely with the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) over the last several months to reach an agreement that is in the best interest of the people of the City of New York and our stakeholders. Unfortunately the DCA has misrepresented…
December 30, 20150Comments

Read more

Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

Ingles Markets to pay quarterly cash dividend on both the Class A and Class B Common Stock

ASHEVILLE, N.C., 2015-12-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.165 (sixteen and one-half cents) per share on all its Class A Common Stock and $0.15 (fifteen cents) per share on all its Class B Common Stock. This is an…
December 30, 20150Comments

Read more

Business Management Retail Retailer

Al Meera with Hamad Medical Corporation held a successful blood donation campaign as part of its corporate social responsibility program

QATAR, 2015-12-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Al Meera, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation’s Blood Donor Unit, organized a successful blood donation campaign at the company headquarters earlier this month. The drive is in line with Al Meera’s commitment to Qatar’s communities as part of its corporate social responsibility program, helping to ensure a secure blood…
December 30, 20150Comments

Read more

Business Management Retail Retailer

Stater Bros. Markets names Pete Van Helden President and Chief Executive Officer

San Bernardino, CA, 2015-12-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Jack H. Brown, Executive Chairman of the Board  of Stater Bros. Markets, announced today that Pete Van Helden has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Stater Bros. Markets effective January 4, 2016. Brown has served Stater Bros. for the past 36 years as Chief Executive Officer…
December 30, 20150Comments

Read more

Business Management Marketing Restaurants Retail Retailer

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. to present at the 18th Annual ICR Conference at the Grande Lakes Resort in Orlando, Florida on January 13, 2016

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2015-12-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Restaurants, Inc.(Nasdaq:BJRI) will be presenting at the 18th Annual ICR Conference at the Grande Lakes Resort inOrlando, Florida. The Company’s presentation is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:30 a.m. ET on January 13, 2016 and will be broadcast live over the Internet.   Interested parties may…
December 30, 20150Comments

Read more

Business Consumer Information Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Asda reveals UK’s buying habits in 2015

Weather affected the nation’s buying habits across all seasons Home was where the heart was in Spring Celebrating was top of the agenda influenced by sport, seasonal events and the Royal family LEEDS, England, 2015-12-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the year draws to a close, leading supermarket Asda looks back at what drove…
December 30, 20150Comments

Read more

Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

SASCO announces distribution of cash dividends for the fiscal year 2015

Retailing and Operation Division Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015-12-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Director of Saudi Automotive Services Co. (SASCO) has recommended on 28 December 2015 to the general assembly Meeting, distribution of cash dividends for the fiscal year 2015 as following: Total amount of distribution of dividend SAR 27,000,000. Divided per…
December 29, 20150Comments

Read more

Awards Business Malls Management Retail Retailer

Philippines: SM Prime Holdings hailed the Best Real Estate Developer (Retail) for the 3rd time by Euromoney Magazine’s 11th Annual Real Estate Survey

PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES, 2015-12-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property companies in Southeast Asia, was hailed as the Best Real Estate Developer (Retail) in the Philippines for the third time by Euromoney Magazine, last November 16. This award celebrated Philippine real estate’s robust growth in…
December 29, 20150Comments

Read more

Business Management Retail Retailer

Mike Fitzharris appointed CEO and representative director of QVC Japan

WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2015-12-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — QVC, the global leader in video and ecommerce retail, today announced that Mike Fitzharris has been appointed as the CEO and representative director of QVC Japan, effective December 15, 2015. Fitzharris will be responsible for overseeing QVC's operations and growth in Japan. He will report to Steve Hofmann,…
December 28, 20150Comments

Read more

Business Human Resources Management Retail Retailer Sports

Sports Direct International plc responds to unfair portrayal of its employment practices

Shirebrook, United Kingdom, 2015-12-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board ("we" or "us") of Sports Direct International plc ("Sports Direct" or "the Company") notes the continued commentary regarding the working conditions of its employees and casual workers. To date, Sports Direct has sought to address questions relating to its employment practices on a case-by-case basis…
December 28, 20150Comments

Read more

Business Marketing Retail Retailer

Staples kicks off the New Year with the new back-to-business 110% Price Match Guarantee

Staples Celebrates 30 Years of Helping Small Businesses Succeed FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2015-12-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) kicks off the New Year with the new back-to-business 110% Price Match Guarantee, giving customers even more confidence in Staples’ commitment to offer the best prices on products in stores and online. Staples is also helping…
December 28, 20150Comments

Read more

Business Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Schnuck Markets, Inc. to open second Schnucks store to serve the residents of Peoria and the surrounding area

PEORIA, Ill., 2015-12-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — St. Louis-based Schnuck Markets, Inc. is pleased to announce plans for a second Schnucks store to serve the residents of Peoria and the surrounding area. The new 70,000-square foot, full-service grocery and pharmacy will be built at the northwest corner of Knoxville and Alta Roads in north Peoria. David Fontana,…
December 28, 20150Comments

Read more

Business Jewelry Management Retail Retailer

Signet Jewelers Limited to release its holiday sales results on Thursday, January 7, 2016

HAMILTON, Bermuda, 2015-12-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE and LSE: SIG), intends to announce its holiday sales results at approximately 7:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, January 7, 2016. On that date there will be a conference call at 8:30 a.m. EST and a simultaneous audio webcast and slide presentation available at www.signetjewelers.com. The slides will…
December 28, 20150Comments

Read more

Business Grocery Management Marketing Retail Retailer

LuLu Group to open its first hypermarket in Cairo, Egypt

Cairo, Egypt, 2015-12-28 — /EPR Retail News/ —  LuLu Group has set its foot in Egypt by opening its first hypermarket in Cairo, capital of Egypt. The 119th hypermarket was inaugurated by Khalid Hanafy, Egyptian Minister for Trade, in the presence of Galal El Saeed, Governor of Cairo, Mohamed Abdul Sayed, Advisor to the Prime Minister,…
December 28, 20150Comments

Read more

Business Food & Beverage Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Thailand: Starbucks volunteers joined 500 middle and high school students for the Youth Skill Development and Food Sustainability Project

Thailand, 2015-12-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — When Starbucks Thailand partners (employees) set out to volunteer at a local school, they had no idea the impact they would make throughout the community. Recently, Starbucks volunteers joined 500 middle and high school students for the Youth Skill Development and Food Sustainability Project in partnership with the Books for…
December 23, 20150Comments

Read more

Business Marketing Retail Retailer

Starbucks anticipates record purchases of Starbucks Cards on Dec. 24

SEATTLE, 2015-12-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — As customers finalize their holiday shopping, Starbucks anticipates record purchases of Starbucks Cards on Dec. 24, citing the trend for customers to make their gift card purchases at the last minute. Last year, nearly 2.5 million Starbucks Cards were purchased in the U.S. and Canada on Christmas Eve –…
December 23, 20150Comments

Read more

Business Management Retail Retailer

Carrefour to acquire Billa Romania from the Rewe group

Boulogne-Billancourt, 2015-12-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour announces today an agreement to acquire Billa Romania from the Rewe group. Spread over the entire Romanian territory, the 86 supermarkets of Billa Romania have a total sales area of 83,000 square meters. Through this acquisition, Carrefour would become the leading supermarket operator in Romania, strengthening its multiformat…
December 23, 20150Comments

Read more

Copyright © 2025 by EPR Retail News. All rights reserved.
EPR Retail News