ASHEVILLE, N.C., 2014-9-30— /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 annual rate of $0.66 and $0.60 per…
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Paderborn, Germany, 2014-9-30— /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf’s new TPCustomer360 software extends the omnichannel capabilities of the company’s comprehensive retail software suite, the TP Application Suite, in the areas of customer interaction and loyalty programs. The solution allows for mass or personalized interaction between retailers and their customers across all sales channels, from in-store POS,…
Paderborn, Germany, 2014-9-30— /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf, the world’s leading provider of comprehensive IT solutions in banking and retail, announced today it has been ranked tenth in the IDC Financial Insights 2014 FinTech Ratings. The ranking is an annual Fortune 500-style international listing of the top technology companies that drive more than one-third of…
Helsinki, Finland, 2014-9-26— /EPR Retail News/ — In the home and speciality goods trade and the building and home improvement trade, the importance of e-commerce and online services has greatly increased and the improvement of competitiveness necessitates major renewal. In response to these requirements, Kesko is seeking synergies especially in the production of online services and…
Saskatchewan, Canada, 2014-9-26— /EPR Retail News/ — Buying local food items and supporting local businesses has never been easier thanks to new in-store labels and an innovative scoring system powered by Localize.
Co-op is introducing the scoring system in 210 food stores throughout Western Canada, which is now available in stores across Saskatchewan and Manitoba. This…
LONDON, 2014-9-26— /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is launching a new campaign across TV, print and in-store which explains a new approach to pricing for customers. This is the result of an 18 month commitment by the business to lower the regular prices of products across the grocery business.
Find out more about pricing at Sainsbury's…
Cheshunt, England, 2014-9-26— /EPR Retail News/ — A groundbreaking new partnership to improve opportunities for young people in Indian tea communities and reduce their vulnerability to trafficking and exploitation has been announced today by UNICEF and the Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP).
The 3-year programme, supported and funded by IDH the Sustainable Trade Initiative; ETP members, Tesco, OTG (Meßmer), Tata Global Beverages (Tetley,…
Starbucks to purchase remaining 60.5% share of Starbucks Japan in two-step tender offer process
Acquisition enables continued elevation of unique Starbucks Experience for customers and partners through coffee, store design and digital and mobile leadership
Starbucks to build on more than 1,000 existing stores and nearly 20 years of brand loyalty and trust
SEATTLE, 2014-9-25— /EPR…
Cheshunt, England, 2014-9-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today confirmed the new price it will pay British dairy farmers for six months from the 1st November, following an independent cost tracker review by agriculture research consultancy Promar.
Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group (TSDG) members will be paid 32.01ppl for their milk, meaning that Tesco dairy farmers will…
Düsseldorf, Germany, 2014-9-25— /EPR Retail News/ — The Supervisory Board of METRO AG has, as expected, extended in today's meeting the contract of the Chief Executive Officer Olaf Koch with unanimous vote. Koch's current contract, which is running until September 2015, will be renewed until September 2018, the Duesseldorf based retailing and trading group announced on Wednesday.
"The…
Full-Featured Checking Account Makes it Easier for Customers to Manage Everyday Finances
Pasadena, Calif., 2014-9-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Green Dot Corp. (NYSE: GDOT) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT) today announced the nationwide rollout of GoBank, a checking account product available exclusively on the retailer’s shelves. The checking account, from Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC, is designed for today's…
Grocer Continues to Invest in Indianapolis Area
Indianapolis, Ind., 2014-9-25— /EPR Retail News/ — ALDI, the nation’s low-price grocery leader*, will continue to offer grocery shoppers a smarter alternative as the select assortment discount grocer opens its newest Indianapolis-area stores on Friday, Oct. 10. New stores will be located at 9701 E. Washington St. in Indianapolis and…
‘Retail Horizons’ Introductory Video Launched Ahead Of 2014 Retail Sustainability Conference
Arlington, VA, 2014-9-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Today, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and global sustainability non-profit Forum for the Future released a two-minute video to introduce the Retail Horizons project ahead of the RILA 2014 Retail Sustainability Conference held from September 29 to October…
Development Largely Concentrated in Tier-One Distribution Markets in South and West Big-Box Distribution Centers Represent Two-Thirds of Expected Deliveries Over Next Four Quarters
Los Angeles, 2014-9-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Demand for newer, Class A industrial space in the U.S. is outpacing supply, encouraging more build-to-suit and speculative development activity across the U.S., according to the latest…
Los Angeles, 2014-9-25— /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) announced today that Gil Borok, Deputy Chief Financial Officer & Chief Accounting Officer, will present at the JMP Securities Financial Services & Real Estate Conference on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. The presentation is scheduled for 11 a.m.…
Los Angeles, CA, 2014-9-25— /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced the pricing of its offering of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due 2025 (the “Notes”). The Notes will have an interest rate of 5.25% per annum and are being issued at a price equal to 100% of their…
Newly created role reinforces retailer's continued focus on omnichannel offer
LONDON, 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis has appointed Sienne Veit to the newly created role of director, online product. Sienne will be responsible for leading the development of the retailer's online customer experience across all channels, reporting to online director, Mark Lewis.
With over half…
Lowe’s is only retail shipper partner ever to receive 6 SmartWay awards
MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today awarded Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) the highest honor for industry leadership in its SmartWay® Transport Partnership. Lowe’s received a 2014 SmartWay Excellence Award for superior environmental performance in supply chain operations.
Lowe’s…
Award Recipients are Top Program Performers and Leaders for Freight Supply Chain Efficiency
ATLANTA, 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, was honored with a SmartWay®Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the second consecutive year as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy…
Achieves Climate Disclosure Leadership Index and Green Star Designations
NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK, 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM) has been recognized by two leading investor-backed organizations for its outstanding commitment to sustainability and transparency. Today the company was named to the S&P 500 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) by the nonprofit CDP, the…
Contract awarded thanks to end-to-end IT solution capability
Paderborn, Germany, 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf, a leading retail and banking IT solutions provider, has been selected by NBTY Europe to provide services for a number of its health and well-being companies, notably Holland & Barrett, GNC and Nature’s Way. This includes an availability service for…
Los Angeles, 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. today announced that it has been recognized for climate-change disclosure transparency through its inclusion in CDP’s S&P 500 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). The annual index spotlights Standard & Poor’s 500 companies that have demonstrated a high level of transparency and data quality in their disclosure of…
Los Angeles, CA, 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it intends to offer up to $300 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes, subject to market and other conditions (the “Notes”). The Notes are expected to be issued by the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, CBRE Services, Inc., and guaranteed on a…
TORONTO, CANADA, 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — LS travel retail North America is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded a new sports store in Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Scheduled to open next month, The Scoreboard will be located post-security in Terminal 1 Domestic, and will provide travelers with the best in…
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-9-23— /EPR Retail News/ — Karl-Johan Persson, CEO at H&M, is this year's recipient of the Pontus Schultz prize for a more humane economy. The prize is awarded annually to individuals in the business community who contribute significantly to an increased diversity, equality and sustainability. The award was presented by Crown Princess Victoria.
The foundation…
IKEA Group announces expansion of residential solar offer during UN Climate Summit and Climate Week in New York. It also unveils a new commitment for all plastic material used in its home furnishing products to be 100% renewable and/or recycled by 2020.
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2014-9-23— /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA Group announced today that before the…
NEW YORK, 2014-9-23— /EPR Retail News/ — Halloween is anticipated to continue to drive consumers to spend, with nearly three-quarters (74%) of U.S. households planning to spend money on Halloween-related items, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Halloween Consumer Spending Survey. The total for Halloween-related spending is expected to be approximately $11.3 billion…
Store to donate $40,000 towards local school garden grants
AUSTIN, TX, 2014-9-23— /EPR Retail News/ — The grand opening festivities will kick-off at 8:45 a.m. with a Bread Breaking ceremony in front of the store.
The first 500 customers in line will receive a Whole Foods Market gift card with a mystery value between $5 and $50,…
Krasnodar, 2014-9-23— /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest food retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the 174th hypermarket of a medium format.
Please be informed that today the Company has opened its 174th hypermarket of a medium format located at 308 Kirova prospect, Samara, Volga federal…
Healthy job growth and limited new construction in downtown areas is creating a supply-demand imbalance that puts landlords back in the driver’s seat, according to CBRE report
Los Angeles, California, 2014-9-23— /EPR Retail News/ — The delicate balance between a landlord-favorable market and a tenant-favorable market is approaching a tipping point in several major U.S. cities, according to…