PARIS, 2014-2-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour will be taking part in the Paris International Agricultural Show from 22 February to 2 March in Paris. An opportunity for Carrefour to showcase its "Origin and Quality" product lines, as well as its Reflets de France and Carrefour Bio products.
Over the 9 days of the show, nearly 60…
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Westborough, MA, 2014-2-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, BJ’s Wholesale Club announced an initiative to further enrich its Members’ shopping experiences through its demo program, which includes the selection of PromoWorks – a leading demo and sampling events company in North America. PromoWorks, a division of CROSSMARK, will now manage, enhance and ultimately expand the company’s…
Belk to invest $12.6 million for total renovation of two-level main store and opening of new 50,000 square foot men’s and kids store on first level of former Sears building
Improvements to include exciting new shopping décor and expanded offerings of premium brands of apparel, shoes, accessories and home merchandise
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Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-2-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the 162nd hypermarket of a small format.
Please be informed that today the Company has opened its 162nd hypermarket of a small format located at Lenina prospect (“Boom” shopping center), Magnitogorsk, Chelyabinsk region, Urals…
WASHINGTON, DC, 2014-2-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation issued the following statement today from Senior Vice President David French before his meetings at the White House, where the administration will announce a series of steps aimed at protecting business owners and innovators from patent trolls:
“The National Retail Federation credits the administration’s attention to strengthening the United States patent system…
PLANO, TX, 2014-2-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) announced today that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2013 financial results on Wednesday, February 26 at 4:00 p.m. ET, followed by a live conference call and webcast conducted by Chief Executive Officer Mike Ullman and Chief Financial Officer…
ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-2-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dana Langley Birdsong has joined NACS as its political relations director.Birdsong comes to NACS after several years of running her own consulting business working with former members of Congress, federal candidates and nonprofits on fund-raising and grassroots initiatives. Prior to consulting she was director for advocacy, grassroots & political…
Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-2-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Prime Holdings Inc., the property conglomerate of the SM Group of Companies, is all set to give a warm welcome for winter Olympian and homegrown skating rink talent Michael Martinez as he comes home on February 23, 2014 from a sensational performance at the Sochi Winter Olympics…
LONDON, 2014-2-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The John Lewis Partnership announces that David Anderson has decided to step down from the Board and Chair of the Partnership's Audit and Risk Committee for health reasons.
David Anderson joined the John Lewis Partnership Board in February 2011 and became Chair of its Audit and Risk Committee in August…
BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-2-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Behind a real estate strategy focused on providing the broadest selection of products and convenient access through a digitally connected, multi-format portfolio, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced it is significantly accelerating its capital plan for U.S. small store format openings for the current fiscal year.
The company is…
Licensing revenues grew by 105% in fourth quarter and by 20% during full financial year
Total net revenues up 3% to EUR 53.6 million
High investments in marketing and sales reflected in EBIT of EUR -3.2 million
Jena, Germany, 2014-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop Communications AG (ISIN: DE000A0EPUH1), the leading independent provider of innovative omni-channel…
RILA Announces Partnership With The National Cyber-Forensics And Training Alliance
Arlington, VA, 2014-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) today announced a partnership with the National Cyber-Forensics and Training Alliance (NCFTA) to enhance cybersecurity information sharing and expand retailers’ proactive and vigilant approach to cyber threats to protect consumers against criminals. Partnering with…
WASHINGTON, DC, 2014-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Having a plethora of options for how to use their tax refunds, more Americans this year are opting to stash their cash away for a rainy day. According to NRF’s Tax Returns Survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, 46 percent of those expecting a refund this year will…
LONDON, 2014-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — In January 2014 total Scottish sales increased by 4.3% compared with January 2013, when they had increased by 2.1%. Like-for-like sales increased by 2.5% on last January, when they had increased by 1.1%. Taking account of shop price deflation at 1.0%, January total sales were up 5.4% in real terms.
Total…
Involvement in Kiddify via new Social Venture unit
Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, 2014-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its e-commerce strategy, the Tengelmann Group is further expanding its commitment in this field by founding Tengelmann Social Ventures GmbH (TSV). As a sister company of Tengelmann Ventures GmbH and a 100% subsidiary of the Tengelmann…
Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”, the “Issuer”, MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the holding of the Board of Directors meeting.
On February 19, 2014 the Chairman of the Board of Directors made the decision to hold the BOD meeting on February 25, 2014 with the following…
QVC's Red Carpet Broadcast to Feature Elegant Fashion and Glamorous Beauty
Live Broadcast from L.A. to Spotlight Star-Studded Soiree
WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2014-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Celebrating red carpet style for the fifth consecutive year, global multimedia retailer QVC will once again set up shop in Los Angeles to capture the magic of awards season with an…
NEW YORK, 2014-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Love was in the air this past week as Valentine’s Day provided a much needed sales incentive for consumers. Given this, retailers enjoyed strong weekly sales results as sales rose by a solid 2.5% for the week ending February 15, 2014, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers…
Perth, Australia, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wesfarmers Managing Director Richard Goyder today announced senior management changes within the Group.
Mr Goyder said Coles Managing Director, Ian McLeod, would move to a senior role within the wider Wesfarmers Group, with John Durkan, Coles Chief Operating Officer, replacing him as Coles Managing Director. The changes will be effective…
LONDON, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The British Retail Consortium has today published The Road to Reform, a range of ground breaking ideas for the complete reform of the UK business rates system. These innovative options could ensure that customers continue to benefit from competition, provide positive incentives for retailers to invest in property, support the regeneration…
New relationship to drive greater supply chain efficiencies for both companies; ensures highest levels of service for Rite Aid stores and customers
McKesson to assume responsibility for the sourcing and distribution of generic pharmaceuticals for Rite Aid as part of McKesson's One Stop proprietary generics program
Expanded distribution relationship to provide Rite Aid with daily…
The Annual National Grocers Association-SupermarketGuru Consumer Survey Reveals Shoppers Want Support to Eat Healthier Including Professionals on the Selling Floor to Guide Food-Buying Decisions.
LAS VEGAS, NV, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoppers are spending more than half of their fresh-food dollars in supermarkets and want professionals on the shopping floor to support healthier eating habits and…
LAS VEGAS, NV, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — With record attendance and a larger expo floor, which featured six partner pavilions, the National Grocers Association (NGA) concluded its 2014 Show today. Over 3,100 independent grocery retailers and wholesalers, and other Show participants attended this year's conference, while close to 400 industry partners displayed their latest products…
Sochi, Russia, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Snow machines, skating rinks, ski jumps, high-speed trains and even a small army of security guards — Russia spared no expense staging the Winter Olympics in Sochi. By some estimates, the government plowed some $50 billion into the event, four times what China spent on its Summer Olympic Games. Nor…
WEST DES MOINES, IA, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Amber Pharmacy, a specialty pharmacy solutions provider based in Omaha, Neb. Hy-Vee and Amber Pharmacy have been partners in Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions since 2010. This acquisition allows Hy-Vee to expand its current specialty pharmacy…
Retail Technology Award Europe 2014
Paderborn, Germany, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoes and customers' feet are now measured electronically to ensure a perfect fit, an exceptional shoe-buying experience and, last but not least, a reduction in returns to online shops. Austria's retailer Leder & Schuh AG took the coveted Retail Technology Award Europe 2014 for…
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-2-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 4,286,262 Ahold common shares in the period from February 10, 2014 up to and including February 14, 2014.
The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 12.9651 per share for a total consideration of € 55.57 million. These repurchases were made as part of…
Delhaize Group commits to sourcing traceable, deforestation-free palm oil
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2014-2-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group today announces an updated policy on Responsible Palm Oil Sourcing that outlines our commitment to source only traceable, No-Deforestation palm oil. Building upon the work we began in 2012 to increase the transparency in the sourcing of…
LONDON, 2014-2-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — BRC Global Standards are pleased to announce two new members of the BRC team in the Americas. Luis Arturo Saucedo based in Mexico and Miguel Gortari based in Uruguay, both long term supporters of the BRC Global Standards program, will act as a local contact points and provide local technical expertise for businesses…
Manila, Philippines, 2014-2-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) announced today that its Board of Directors approved the issuance of Fixed Rate Peso Retail Bonds worth Php10 Billion with an option for oversubscription for another Php5 Billion. The bonds will be offered in one or two tranches with tenors of 7 and/or 10 years.
SM…