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NRF: retail sales for 2016 are now expected to grow 3.4 percent over last year

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — With increases in consumer spending expected to remain solid during the remainder of the year, the National Retail Federation today said retail sales for 2016 are now expected to grow 3.4 percent over last year rather than the 3.1 percent forecast earlier. Online and other non-store sales, which are…

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Barnes & Noble: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Expected to Be Barnes & Noble’s Biggest Selling Book of the Year

New York, NY, 2016-Jul-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts I & II is the Company’s most pre-ordered book since Harry Potter and the…

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G-III Apparel Group to acquire Donna Karan International (parent company of the Donna Karan and DKNY brands) from LVMH

New York, NY and Paris, 2016-Jul-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ:GIII), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of branded apparel and accessories, and LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH.PA), the world’s leading high quality products group, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which G-III will…

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Speedway selects NCR’s OPTIC pay–at–the–pump terminals for their 2,770 stores in 22 states

EMV–ready hardware & software solution enables leading convenience retailer to enhance the customer experience. Duluth, GA, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation, a global leader in omni–channel solutions, and Speedway LLC (Speedway), the nation’s second largest company–owned–and–operated convenience retailer, today announced Speedway’s selection of NCR’s OPTIC pay–at–the–pump terminals for their 2,770 stores in 22 states.…

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Office Depot helps educators ”Gear Up for School” during Teacher Appreciation Days with a 25-percent-off coupon

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and OfficeMax brands, is thanking educators by helping them ”Gear Up for School” during Teacher Appreciation Days with a 25-percent-off coupon. The discount is available in stores July 30-Aug. 2…

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Bartell Drugs to help raise funds for Bothell community affected by the fire

SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs is joining in the efforts to raise funds for the businesses that were destroyed and damaged in the July 22 fire in downtown Bothell. At 2:47 a.m. on Friday, Bothell’s historic Mercantile Building, which was being renovated, caught fire. The fire quickly spread to the Bothell Mall building across…

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Starbucks’ One Tree for Every Bag commitment raised 15 million trees to support farming communities in Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador

Seattle, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — In countries across Latin America, coffee rust is a plague, making it harder for farmers to produce high-quality coffee. In the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico, coffee rust forced Rolando Lopez to downsize his farm, which is at 50-70 percent of its typical productivity. “We didn’t know that it was…

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Nordstrom announces its annual Anniversary Sale

SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (July 22, 2016) marks the first day of the annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. This is the fashion specialty retailer's biggest event of the year, featuring brand new arrivals at super-sale prices for a limited time – prices go back up on August 8. Buy now, wear now Anniversary Sale stocks more…

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Old Navy announces #MySquadContest and in-store donation drive from July 28 to August 10 to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs

SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — This back-to-school season Old Navy, in partnership with AwesomenessTV, will ask kids to share stories of how their squads motivate, inspire and lift them up. To support the squads of the future and help provide every child with access to learning opportunities, Old Navy is sponsoring a fundraising…

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Lenta announces its consolidated sales and operating results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2016

St-Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta Ltd, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA / “Lenta” or the “Company”) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the Company’s consolidated sales and operating results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2016. To view the full release, please click here. 2Q 2016 Operating Highlights: Total…

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Prada expands and completely renovates its store in Canton Road, Hong Kong

Hong Kong, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Prada is expanding and completely renovating its store in Hong Kong situated on Canton Road, the city’s main shopping street. The two-storey space occupies a total area of more than 1,300 square metres, with a secondary internal access from Harbour City. The external façade pays homage to the Franco-Venezuelan…

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Wayfair and Habitat for Humanity International announce renewal of their global partnership

BOSTON, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Wayfair (NYSE:W), an online destination for home furnishings and décor, and Habitat for Humanity International today announced the renewal of their global partnership to help build and rehabilitate affordable homes. The Wayfair partnership has contributed nearly $1 million over the past four years to Habitat, which works alongside homeowners to…

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Diebold will release 2016 Q2 financial results on Thursday, July 28

NORTH CANTON,Ohio, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) will release 2016 second quarter financial results Thursday, July 28 before trading begins on the New York Stock Exchange.  Andy W. Mattes, Diebold president and chief executive officer, and Christopher A. Chapman, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss the results during…

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Stella McCartney unveils her Winter 2016 ad campaign

London, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stella McCartney unveils her Winter 2016 ad campaign images for the first time today in collaboration with iconic American artist Ed Ruscha. Shot in London, the campaign features Amber Valetta and photographed by Harley Weir. Amber Valetta effortlessly embodies the spirit of the modern Stella McCartney woman with Ed…

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Michael Kors Holdings Limited to report its Q1 FY 2017 financial results on Wednesday, August 10, 2016

LONDON, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Michael Kors Holdings Limited (NYSE:KORS) today announced that it plans to report its first quarter fiscal year 2017 financial results on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, before the market opens. The Company also plans to hold a conference call to discuss its financial results the same day at 8:00 a.m. ET. A…

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust to acquire Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s (“CPPIB”) interest in four properties

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) today announced that it has entered into a firm agreement with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board's ("CPPIB") to acquire their interest in four properties that are currently co-owned, which is anticipated to close before the end of July 2016. RioCan will…

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eBay Inc 2Q2016: $2.2 billion Revenue; GMV of $20.9 billion

San Jose, California, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY), a global commerce leader, delivered gross merchandise volume (GMV) for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 of $20.9 billion, increasing 6% on a foreign exchange (FX) neutral basis and 4% on an as-reported basis. Revenue for the quarter was $2.2 billion, up 7% on…

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Office Depot’s 2Q2016 results will be announced on Wednesday, August 3, 2016

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions, will announce fiscal second quarter 2016 results before market open on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. A conference call to discuss the results will be held that day at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen…

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SPAR International updates on its online initiatives this year

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands , 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR International has rolled out a number of online initiatives this year, starting with the online publication of Contact International, the magazine developed for SPAR Partners and Retailers. A fully refreshed website was also launched as well as an internal communications platform featuring SPAR Partner…

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CVS Health Corporation 2Q2016 conference call on Tuesday, August 2, 2016

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) will be holding a conference call on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) with analysts and investors to discuss its second quarter financial results. An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the…

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H&M releases For Every Victory campaign film to coincide with new sports-collection

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M’s For Every Victory campaign film celebrates the power of sports and self-belief to transform people’s lives. The film is released to coincide with the For Every Victory sports-collection which is available in stores and online this week. “I truly believe in the power of sports to bring positive…

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British Land to support the UK entry at the inaugural London Design Biennale to be designed by Barber & Osgerby

London, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land has today announced that it will be supporting the UK entry at the inaugural London Design Biennale, which will be designed by internationally renowned design studio, Barber & Osgerby. The event, taking place at Somerset House from 7th-27th September, will bring together over 30 countries who are…

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NRF: Total spending for K-12 and college is expected to reach $75.8 billion from last year’s $68 billion

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — With back-to-school spending on a “stock up” cycle rather than a “make do” cycle, the average family is expected to spend more freely on school and college supplies this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics. Total spending for K-12 and…

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Tractor Supply Company announces financial results for its second quarter ended June 25, 2016

BRENTWOOD, TN, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 25, 2016. Second Quarter Results As previously reported in the Company's Business Update press release on June 29, 2016, net sales for the second…

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Wegmans Food Markets delivers two tractor trailers with 40 pallets of food to FeedMore

ROCHESTER, NY,  2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — At 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, two tractor trailers from Wegmans Food Markets will deliver 40 pallets of food to FeedMore. The donation of 35,498 pounds of nonperishable food will include pantry staples like cereal, soup, peanut butter, pasta, canned tuna, canned vegetables, baking ingredients, and meal…

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The Rite Aid Foundation’s KidCents program donates $25,000 to the Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Rite Aid Foundation's KidCents program announced today a $25,000 donation to the Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program, a Detroit-based nonprofit that empowers Detroit youth to be positive and productive members of society through education, athletics, mentorship and intervention. The donation, which was announced during today's episode…

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PAK’nSAVE donates $5,000 to the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — PAK'nSAVE has concluded its superhero-themed birthday celebrations by donating $5,000 to one of the country's most important charities, the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. Throughout last week, the home of New Zealand's lowest prices became the headquarters of Super Stickman and his sidekicks - all in the name…

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Foodstuffs North Island Limited appoints David Stewart as General Manager Merchandise

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs North Island Limited has announced the appointment of David Stewart as General Manager Merchandise – a transition that follows six successful years as Chief Financial Officer with the co-operative. Foodstuffs North Island’s CEO Chris Quin says Stewart has done an “outstanding job” as a CFO, first for…

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Food retailer O’KEY Group H1 2016: net retail revenue increased by 10.1% YoY

Moscow, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — O’KEY Group S.A. (LSE: OKEY), one of the largest food retailers in Russia, announces operating results for the Second Quarter and the First Half of 2016. All materials published by the Group are available on its website www.okeyinvestors.ru. Key highlights for Q2 2016:  Group net retail revenue increased by 5.8%…

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London & Cambridge Properties owned The Arcadian to support the Birmingham Comedy Festival

LONDON, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Arcadian owned by LCP is lending its support to the Birmingham Comedy Festival for the fifth consecutive year. One of the city's most popular annual arts events, the festival runs from Friday October 7 to Sunday October 16, 2016, and will see a host of established and fast-rising names…

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