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Colruyt Group expands mobile payment solutions

Halle, Belgium, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — After having launched mobile payments via the SEQR application in all physical brand stores and online stores, the Colruyt Group is extending this option to applications offered by KBC/CBC and Bancontact/Mister Cash. This alternative is rolled out from today and will be available in 400 Colruyt, OKay,…

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Amazon Echo will be available in more than 3,000 stores across US in time for the holiday shopping season

In time for the holiday shopping season, customers will be able to find Amazon Echo at their favorite stores, including The Home Depot,Staples, Sears, Brookstone, RadioShack, Fred Meyer, P.C. Richard & Son, and more Echo is designed around your voice and it’s always ready, connected, and fast—just ask for music, information, news, weather, and more…

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Macy’s, Inc. Q3: Spending by domestic customers remained tepid, especially in key apparel and accessory categories

Company updates guidance, outlines strategy on real estate CINCINNATI, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today reported earnings per share of 36 cents in the third quarter of 2015, ended Oct. 31, 2015. Excluding asset impairment charges of $111 million, or 20 cents per share, primarily related to the previously-announced plans to close 35…

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Unibail-Rodamco SE to simplify the group’s organization with merger by absorption of Rodamco Europe B.V.

Paris, Amsterdam, 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — In order to simplify the group's organization, Unibail-Rodamco SE plans to proceed with a merger by absorption of Rodamco Europe B.V. (a Dutch company wholly-owned by Unibail-Rodamco SE) no later than December 31, 2015, subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions precedent. As Unibail-Rodamco SE holds, via its…

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Federated Co-operatives Limited to narrow down the Co-op locations affected by propane without the safety odour additive

Saskatoon, SK, CANADA, 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Federated Co-operatives Limited has been working with its supplier, Crescent Point Energy, to narrow down the Co-op locations that may have been affected by propane without the safety odour additive. Affected communities may include (which may be narrowed down further): Saskatchewan Archerwill Arcola Assiniboia Beaubier Beechy Big River Birch…

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The Overwaitea Food Group (OFG) opens its first SaveOn-Foods International store in the Surrey neighbourhood of Fleetwood

The store offers a unique selection of products from around the world as well as a large selection of B.C. VQA wine Surrey, B.C., 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Overwaitea Food Group (OFG) has established its first SaveOn-Foods International store in the Surrey neighbourhood of Fleetwood, offering customers a diverse selection of world foods and the…

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Dunkin’ Donuts signs franchise agreement with Grupo CF Del Noroeste to develop 25 additional Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in Mexico

New Franchise Agreement with Grupo CF Del Noroeste, calls for the development of 25 Dunkin’ Donuts locations in Mexico over the coming years CANTON, Mass., 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, one of the world’s leading coffee and baked goods chains, today announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with Grupo CF Del Noroeste to…

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Dunkin’ Donuts to develop 46 new restaurants throughout Georgia over the next several years

LEADING COFFEE AND BAKERY CHAIN ON TRACK FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 410 - 440 NET NEW DUNKIN’ DONUTS RESTAURANTS IN THE U.S. IN 2015 CANTON, MA, 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today that 46 new restaurants will be developed throughout Georgia over the next several…

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Darden Restaurants completed its previously announced spin-off of select real estate and restaurant assets into Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.

Company will reduce approximately $1 billion in debt and affirms combined DRI and FCPT annualized dividend is expected to be at least $2.20 per share ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) ("Darden") announced today that it successfully completed its previously announced spin-off of select real estate and restaurant assets…

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L Brands, Inc. to pay quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share payable on Dec. 4, 2015

COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — L Brands, Inc. (NYSE:LB) announced today the declaration of its regular quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share payable on Dec. 4, 2015, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Nov. 20, 2015. This is the company’s 164th consecutive quarterly dividend. ABOUT L BRANDS: L Brands, through…

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Russia’s largest food retailer “Magnit” announces the opening of the 134th “Magnit Family” store

Krasnodar, Russia, 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — PJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest food retailer (the “Company”; MOEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the 134th “Magnit Family” store. Please be informed that today the Company opened its 134th “Magnit Family” store located at 3B Sovetskaya street, Voskresensk, Moscow oblast, Central federal region. Assortment of…

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7-Eleven, Inc. acquires fuel wholesale business from Biscayne Petroleum, LLC and Everglades Petroleum, LLC

TOKYO, Japan, 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7-Eleven, Inc. (headquarters: Texas, U.S.; President and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph M. DePinto), a subsidiary of Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., acquired fuel wholesale business from Biscayne Petroleum, LLC and Everglades Petroleum, LLC The details are provided below: 1. Purpose of an agreement This agreement will contribute to…

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Kopflager in Berkhof: REWE Group steigert nochmals die Frische der Warengruppe bei REWE und PENNY

REWE Group steigert nochmals die Frische der Warengruppe bei REWE und PENNY Köln, Germany, 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Frischeoffensive. Nach rund neun Monaten Bauzeit nimmt die REWE Group heute (5.11.) in Berkhof bei Hannover ihr bundesweit zweites Kopflager für Obst und Gemüse in Betrieb. Bisher fuhren sämtliche Obst- und Gemüse-Lieferanten eines oder gar mehrere der Regionalläger…

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Jerónimo Martins 9 months 2015: Net consolidated results grow by 6.4%

Lisbon, Portugal, 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the first nine months of the year, the main business areas of Jerónimo Martins saw sales and shares of market increase over the previous year, in a strongly competitive context dominated by sales promotions in all the countries where we do business. The EBITDA and profits…

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SM Prime Holdings set interest rates for its Peso-denominated Series D, 5.25-year retail bonds at 4.5095%, and Series E, 10-year retail bonds at 4.7990%

Pasay City, Philippines, 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property companies in Southeast Asia, has set the interest rates for its Peso-denominated Series D, 5.25-year retail bonds at 4.5095% p.a., and Series E, 10-year retail bonds at 4.7990% p.a. SM Prime will issue an aggregate principal…

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The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. to release its Q3-2015 financial results on Nov 19, 2015

YORK, Pa., 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) today announced that its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 will be released on Thursday, November 19, 2015. The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the financial results, followed by a question…

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Nancy A. Walsh appointed Executive VP, CFO at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.

YORK, Pa., 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) today announced the appointment of Nancy A. Walsh to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective November 9, 2015. Ms. Walsh will have responsibility for Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Credit, Investor Relations, Legal and Internal Audit. Ms. Walsh…

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Bon-Ton Stores extends its private label credit card program with Alliance Data Systems Corporation’s Ohio-based card services business

YORK, Pa., 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) today announced it has extended its private label credit card program agreement with Alliance Data Systems Corporation's (NYSE:ADS) Ohio-based card services business, a premier provider of branded private label, co-brand, and commercial credit programs. The agreement provides that the original term is…

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Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C) announced the opening of its Al Thuamama store; its 46th supermarket

The opening of the new branch came as a response to the needs of Al Thumama’s community Dr. Mohammed Al Qahtani: Al Meera’s expansion and development strategy will continue to keep pace with the development of the different areas in State QATAR, 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C) announced the…

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Sales in the Swedish ICA stores rose by 3.9% in October 2015

Solna, Sweden, 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales in the Swedish ICA stores rose by 3.9% in October 2015 compared with the corresponding month last year. Sales in like-for-like stores increased by 3.4%. October 2015 January – October 2015 Store sales, excl. VAT SEKm Change all stores Change like-for-like SEKm Change all stores Change like-for-like Maxi ICA Stormarknad 2,724 5.4% 3.1% 26,848 5.9% 3.5% ICA Kvantum 2,221 4.3% 4.2% 21,593 4.6% 3.6% ICA Supermarket 2,766 2.7% 2.6% 27,444 2.1% 2.4% ICA Nära 1,328 3.1% 4.0% 13,510 2.3% 2.9% Total 9,039 3.9% 3.4% 89,395 3.8% 3.1% In October 2015, sales in the Swedish ICA…

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GED Testing Service partnered with Walmart, KFC, Taco Bell and Southeastern Grocers to create GEDWorks(tm)

Louisville, KY, 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — GED Testing Service has partnered with some of the nation’s largest employers and most recognizable brands – including Walmart, KFC, Taco Bell and Southeastern Grocers – to create GEDWorksTM, a comprehensive program free for employees who want to earn their GED credential. The GEDWorks program includes everything an…

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Walgreens Balance® Rewards members can now use their account through Apple Pay

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Balance® Rewards members can now seamlessly use their account through Apple Pay - without separately scanning a Balance Rewards card or barcode. More than 85 million active Balance Rewards members will have the ability to earn and redeem loyalty points via Apple Pay, the easy, secure…

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Retail Award Switzerland 2015: Coop Verwaltungsratspräsident Hansueli Loosli erhält “People Award 2015” für herausragende Leistung

Coop Verwaltungsratspräsident erhält "People Award 2015" für herausragende Leistung BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Coop freut sich über die Auszeichnung von Hansueli Loosli mit dem Retail Award Switzerland 2015. Der langjährige Coop-Chef und heutige Verwaltungsratspräsident der Coop-Gruppe wird für seine herausragenden Leistungen und seine nachhaltigen Erfolge mit dem „People Award 2015“ gewürdigt. Dieser Award…

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Die Coop Genossenschaft erhöht auf Anfang 2016 die Mindestlöhne für ungelernte Mitarbeitende um 1,3 Prozent

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Coop Genossenschaft, die zweitgrösste Detailhändlerin der Schweiz, erhöht auf Anfang 2016 die Mindestlöhne für ungelernte Mitarbeitende um 1,3 Prozent. Auch Coop-Angestellte, die im Mindeststundenlohn arbeiten, werden im kommenden Jahr mehr verdienen. Weiter wird Coop 2016 individuelle strukturelle Lohnerhöhungen vornehmen. Trotz einem herausfordernden wirtschaftlichen Umfeld, vor allem auch…

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Starbucks will present at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference on November 18

SEATTLE, 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) today announced the company will present at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. ET. The presentation will be webcast and can be accessed at http://investor.starbucks.com. A replay of the webcast will also be available at the same…

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Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group (TSDG) expands to support even more of Britain’s dairy farmers

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today announced its first and biggest farming group, the Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group (TSDG) will be expanding to support even more of Britain’s dairy farmers. Already the largest group of its kind, Tesco has confirmed the number of dairy farms from across the UK it will have…

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Macy’s, Inc. to report its third quarter 2015 sales and earnings before financial markets open on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015

CINCINNATI, 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) is scheduled to report its third quarter 2015 sales and earnings before the opening of financial markets on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. The company will webcast a call with financial analysts and investors that day at 9 a.m. ET. Macys, Inc.’s webcast is accessible to the media…

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Sears to feature major holiday savings events throughout November

Holiday shoppers don't have to wait for Black Friday to get Black Friday deals HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears announced it will feature major holiday savings events throughout November, including an opportunity for its members to snag select Black Friday deals early. "The holiday shopping season is officially underway and if you're an early-season…

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Fendi inaugurated its new headquarters at the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana

ROME, ITALY, 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — On October 22, Fendi inaugurated its new headquarters at the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana. An iconic symbol of Roman architecture, the landmark building underwent major renovation work that was funded by Fendi, which continues to support the heritage of the Eternal City. After completely funding the restoration of…

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