MINNEAPOLIS, 2017-Nov-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) today (Nov. 13, 2017) announced changes to its executive leadership team. Anne Dament has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Retail, Marketing and Private Brands effective immediately.
Dament joined SUPERVALU in January 2017 and has made significant contributions to SUPERVALU, including developing a strong plan and implementation strategy to improve the company’s retail division,…
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Hungary, 2017-Nov-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Hungary recently introduced its 30-day lifestyle change mobile app, helping those who wish to take steps to improve their health. The app users are given access to dietary plans developed by nutritional experts, training programmes, and other useful tips to help them reach their goals.
The SPAR Lifestyle Change…
BENTONVILLE, Ark. and NEW YORK, NY, 2017-Nov-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart.com and Lord & Taylor announced today (Nov. 13, 2017) that Lord & Taylor will launch a flagship store on Walmart.com. Expected to launch in spring 2018, Walmart.com will introduce a specialized online experience offering premium fashion brands directly from the Lord & Taylor flagship.
“Our goal is…
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., 2017-Nov-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —
What: Tops Friendly Markets is pleased to be the destination not only for all of your TOPS Christmas Bonus savings, but also for your Festival of Lights pre-sale ticket vouchers! Now on sale at all Tops Friendly Markets locations, this annual Western New York tradition is not to…
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., 2017-Nov-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tops Friendly Markets, headquartered in Williamsville, N.Y., today (November 9, 2017) announced a new partnership with Instacart, providing customers with a new way to experience TOPS’ savings and convenience. Now, from the comfort of their own homes, customers can shop online for everything they need and have…
ST. LOUIS, 2017-Nov-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (11.10.2017), Schnuck Markets, Inc. and Volpi Foods Inc. announced the opening of a new prototype “Store-within-a-Store” concept at the Schnucks Des Peres, Mo. location. This location will provide Schnucks customers the ability to conveniently purchase freshly sliced artisan cured meats produced by Volpi Foods as well…
St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Nov-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its third hypermarket in Ryazan.
The new store is a Lenta compact format hypermarket located at 11 Solotchinskoe highway, on premises formerly operated by NASH hypermarket. The store…
CINCINNATI, 2017-Nov-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Veterans Day, The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced a $3.2 million contribution to the USO. This donation is made possible through the company's Honoring Our Heroes campaign, a commitment Kroger made to veterans, military service members and their families.
$1 million of this donation is a corporate donation from Kroger. Coca…
Sainsbury’s unveils its 2017 Christmas advertising campaign
London, 2017-Nov-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury's has unveiled its Christmas advertising campaign which is a change in direction from the 'Christmas specials' of recent years into an extension of the retailer's year-round Living Well campaign.
Sainsbury’s has unveiled its Christmas advertising campaign which is a change in direction from the ‘Christmas…
Asda introduces Camel Milk
Leeds, UK, 2017-Nov-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Asda is the first supermarket to introduce Camel Milk. Becoming a new celebrity trend, it’s being lapped up by well-known stars. The product is suitable for those who are lactose-intolerant.
Got a hankering for a camel milk smoothie? Or perhaps a splash of camel milk…
Whole Foods Market announces its annual Sommelier Best in Class Holiday Wines for the holiday season
Whole Foods Market announces its annual Sommelier Best in Class Holiday Wines for the holiday season
Holiday wine list curated by in-house Master Sommelier
AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Nov-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market today announced its annual Sommelier Best in Class Holiday Wines for the holiday season. Devon Broglie, Master Sommelier, selected 10 wines to pair exceptionally…
Keasbey, New Jersey, 2017-Nov-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Huggies and ShopRite donated half a million diapers to kick off the holiday giving season on Monday, November 6.
That's when ShopRite and Huggies delivered 250,000 diapers to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey -- a member of the National Diaper Bank Network. Another 250,000 diapers will be…
RETAIL MARKETING SERVICES EXECUTIVE DAVID REID TO RETIRE
SACRAMENTO, CA, 2017-Nov-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Retail Marketing Services, Inc. (RMS) has announced that David Reid, President and Chief Executive Officer, will retire effective November 17, 2017. Matthew Dodson, Executive Vice President for RMS, has been named the company’s Interim President and CEO.
Reid was appointed President…
St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Nov-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta (LSE, MOEX: LNTA), one of the largest retail chains in Russia, announces that it has signed a contract securing supply of farmed Karelian trout for direct deliveries to its hypermarkets in Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
Lenta is the first Russian retailer to have signed a long-term…
St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Nov-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its fourth hypermarket in Nizhniy Novgorod. The store opened on premises formerly operated by NASH hypermarket.
The new store is a Lenta compact format hypermarket located at 11…
St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Nov-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its second hypermarket in Perm.
The new store is a Lenta compact format hypermarket located at 105 Geroev Khasana street, shopping center “Chocolate”, Perm. The store has a…
St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Nov-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta Ltd, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA / “Lenta” or the “Company”), one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce an agreement has been reached with the Holiday Group to purchase 22 supermarkets in the Siberia region.
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The assets to be acquired consist of 22…
St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Nov-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its sixth hypermarket in Chelyabinsk and its fourth hypermarket in Rostov-on-Don. Both stores open on premises previously operated by NASH hypermarkets, as the result of long-term lease…
ST. LOUIS, 2017-Nov-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just in time for the holidays, Schnucks stores in the St. Louis area are making a “Fresh Every Day” pledge to customers.
“Fresh Every Day is our commitment to bringing customers the freshest food possible. However, it’s also a challenge to our teammates and our company as a…
CINCINNATI, 2017-Nov-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (Nov. 8, 2017) announced its cloud computing portfolio is expanding with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
"The adoption of Google Cloud Platform signals our commitment to positioning Kroger as an industry leader for digital programs such as ship-to-home and home delivery," said Chris Hjelm, Kroger's…
CINCINNATI, 2017-Nov-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that it is hiring for an estimated 14,000 part-time and seasonal roles across its family of companies this holiday season. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply at jobs.kroger.com.
"We are delighted to welcome new associates to our team this holiday season," said Lanell Ohlinger,…
Carrefour currently employs more than 12,000 persons with disabilities and intends to continue its disability inclusion efforts
Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2017-Nov-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour, a partner of the 2017 European Disability Employment Week organized by LADAPT, has launched far-reaching initiatives to help disabled individuals enter the workforce since 1999. The retailer has posted a 25%…
Wegmans again tops the Best Workplaces in Retail ranking by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine
ROCHESTER, NY, 2017-Nov-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans is proud to announce, once again, it has been named one of the Best Workplaces in Retail by research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine, ranking #1 for the second straight year.
The ranking considered survey responses from 38,000 employees in the retail sector, taking into…
Meijer unveils weeklong Black Friday deals
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Nov-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer announced today (November 8, 2017) aggressive weeklong Black Friday deals designed to give customers deep savings across the store. Customers can start saving on this season’s hottest gifts beginning Nov. 19 and continuing through Nov. 25, with additional one-day deals…
SCHENECTADY, NY, 2017-Nov-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper and Market 32 Supermarkets have partnered with Instacart, the technology-driven, nationwide on-demand grocery delivery service, to bring same-day home delivery of groceries to Price Chopper/Market 32 customers in Binghamton and Syracuse, NY; Hartford, CT; and, Worcester, MA. The new delivery service is available in those markets…
Raley’s expands its Ready-To-Go meal options with 32 different meals
Expanded program includes over 32 options for an affordable price
Fair Oaks, CA, 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — According to USDA data, on an average day, Americans spend 37 minutes preparing and cleaning up their meals and some say it can range up to almost 1.5 hours.…
CINCINNATI, 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ralphs Grocery Company, a division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today (Nov. 7, 2017) announced it is offering home delivery in select locations in Southern California through a partnership with Instacart, the technology-driven, nationwide on-demand retail delivery service.
This pilot in Southern California supports two key drivers of…
CINCINNATI, 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. Mid-Atlantic division associates working at Kroger stores in West Virginia and surrounding area have ratified a new labor agreement with UFCW Local 400.
"We are pleased to reach an agreement that is good for our associates. This new contract provides good pay increases, affordable health care and financial support…
Tesco kicks off “Everyone’s Welcome” Christmas campaign and pledges to donate £1 for every fresh turkey sold to help people in need.
Welwyn Garden City, UK, 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has launched its 2017 Christmas campaign with the first of five television adverts airing on ITV last night. This year, the retailer will…
First-of-Its-Kind Emoji Will Help Provide One Million Meals to Families in Need Through Feeding America®
Batavia, Ill., 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — ALDI and Venmo, a popular mobile app that makes it easy for friends to exchange money, announced a new campaign that lets Americans help give one million meals to families in need in honor…