Company announces more than 170,000 veteran hires since 2013 and grants $100,000 to Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Bentonville, Ark., 2017-May-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (May 23, 2017), Walmart announced expansions to its military leave of absence policy, offering differential pay to all eligible military associates taking on assignments lasting more than three…
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Tesco to help customers enjoy the heatwave with a British BBQ weekend
CHESHUNT, England, 2017-May-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoppers are gearing up for what could be the biggest British BBQ weekend in living memory.
With predictions of 27C temperatures over the Bank Holiday Tesco will be helping customers enjoy the heatwave with a host of…
EROSKI ha entregado 30.000€ a Càritas Mallorca, obtenidos con la campaña “Compromís per la dignitat”
EROSKI ha entregado 30.000€ a Càritas Mallorca, obtenidos con la campaña “Compromís per la dignitat”
Esta mañana en Eroski Center de Aragón 206 (Palma) ha tenido lugar el acto de entrega de los donativos recaudados en los supermercados Eroski de Mallorca a través de la campaña solidaria a beneficio de Càritas Mallorca, que ha contado con…
EROSKI logra diez premios internacionales “Salute to Excellence Awards”
Diez de sus productos han sido galardonados en la edición 2017 en la que optaban a premio casi 700 productos de 83 minoristas de 27 países
Los “Salute to Excellence Awards” reconocen la excelencia de los productos de marca de distribuidor introducidos el pasado año…
Asda to stock Thirsty Farmer ciders in stores across England & Wales
LEEDS, England, 2017-May-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The trend for craft beer and cider continues, particularly for a small Craft Cider Maker in Nottinghamshire, which is celebrating after securing two regional listings with Asda that will stock two craft ciders in 50 of…
Sainsbury’s launches new pilot project - Fairly Traded
London, 2017-May-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s has today (23 May 2017) launched an innovative pilot project - Fairly Traded - on key lines of bySainsbury’s tea. This new approach to sourcing will guarantee a minimum price and social premium while also, crucially, making farmers’ businesses more…
Sainsbury’s to boost support for hundreds of thousands of farmers and workers
London, 2017-May-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s has today (23 May 2017) announced an ambitious new approach to the way it sources key crops and ingredients, from tea and prawns to coffee and bananas. It will empower its farmers to build more resilient…
SPAR China Partners show increased revenue, growth in store numbers and announce new partner
China, 2017-May-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR International (“SPAR”) and Yunnan Anning Jinfang Commercial Group (“Jinfang”) have announced a new partnership agreement authorising Jinfang to grow the SPAR Brand in Southeast China across Yunnan Province, Liu Pan Shui City, Bijie City, Buyi…
SpartanNash appoints Kathy Mahoney as President MDV military division
Senior executive expands her role with the nation's fifth largest food distributor and leading distributor of grocery products to U.S. commissaries
Byron Center, MI,, 2017-May-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) today (May 24th, 2017) announced Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Kathy Mahoney has been…
Byron Center, MI, 2017-May-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash Company (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today (May 24th, 2017) announced that shareholders approved all proposals and re-elected all director nominees at its 2017 annual shareholder meeting, held yesterday in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Shareholders re-elected 11 directors to the Board of Directors for one-year terms expiring at…
COMMERCE, Calif., 2017-May-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Smart & Final Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SFS), the value-oriented food and everyday staples retailer, today (May 24, 2017) announced that Richard Phegley, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the following upcoming conferences:
The RBC Capital Markets 2017 Consumer and Retail Conference taking place…
CINCINNATI, 2017-May-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today (May 23, 2017 ) the retirement of Jay C and Ruler division President Paul Bowen after 46 years of dedicated service, effective June 21. His successor will be named at a later date.
Mr. Bowen began his career with Jay C in 1971…
Company announces more than 170,000 veteran hires since 2013 and grants $100,000 to Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Bentonville, Ark., 2017-May-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today ( May 23, 2017), Walmart announced expansions to its military leave of absence policy, offering differential pay to all eligible military associates taking on assignments lasting more than…
BASQUE CULINARY CENTER y EROSKI premiarán la innovación gastronómica con productos locales
El premio reconoce la labor de los cocineros y cocineras que otorgan una dimensión gastronómica a productos locales de gran tradición
El plazo de presentación se abre mañana 23 de Mayo y se cierra el 29 de septiembre de 2017, y pueden…
Asda extends its craft beer offering across Scottish stores with additional 25 new lines
LEEDS, England, 2017-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — With customer demand for craft beer growing, Asda has today announced it is massively extending its craft beer offering across Scottish stores, after collaborating with 10 breweries to bring an additional 25 new lines…
Whole Foods Market announces Beyond Meat deal on National Hamburger Day on May 28
AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is celebrating National Hamburger Day on May 28 with a deal on plant-based burger patties from cult favorite, Beyond Meat. For one day only, customers can get two packages of Beyond…
LEXINGTON, Ky., 2017-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will relocate its store in Lexington to The Summit at Fritz Farm on Friday, June 23. Opening-day shoppers are invited to attend the traditional bread-breaking ceremony at 8:45 a.m. and will be greeted with door-buster deals and an array of product demonstrations and samples.…
MINNEAPOLIS, 2017-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) will participate in next week’s RBC Capital Markets Consumer and Retail Conference in Boston. President and CEO Mark Gross will address investors at approximately 9:20 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.
A live webcast of this event will be available through the SUPERVALU website…
Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs North Island has sold its 4.0369ha site at 57 Kiln Street, Silverstream for an undisclosed sum. The supermarket company put the site on the market in March and tenders closed on April 12.
“Foodstuffs has been on this site since 1981, but no longer requires the entire…
FORT LEE, Va. , 2017-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — June will bring more than hot temperatures for commissary patrons looking for plenty of promotional savings and exciting events, said the Defense Commissary Agency's director of sales.
"Our customers will be treated to fun, spectacular events with super summer savings in the mix," said Tracie Russ. "We're…
FORT LEE, Va., 2017-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — In a matter of weeks, commissary brands will debut on store shelves, ushering the Defense Commissary Agency into a new era of patron savings, said DeCA Director and CEO Joseph H. Jeu.
"We are excited to finally begin offering commissary brands," Jeu said. "An overwhelming number of our…
Carrefour now offers Apple Pay payment system in Italy
ITALY, 2017-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour is now offering its customers IN ITALY the new easy, secure and personalised Apple Pay payment system which is transforming the mobile payments system thanks to its speed and convenience.
Apple Pay functions on POS devices featuring the Contactless logo which…
Williamsville, N.Y., 2017-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, western Vermont, and north central Massachusetts is pleased to announce the 2017 Produce Managers of the Year. Nominees from each district were evaluated on several criteria including sales growth, overall department conditions, and development of…
Vitacost.com named #1 Rated On-Line Supplement Merchant and #1 Rated Internet/Catalog Brand Based on Customer Satisfaction
BOCA RATON, Fla., 2017-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vitacost.com, Inc., a leading online retailer of health and wellness products and wholly owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), announced it has received two top awards in the 2017 ConsumerLab.com…
St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its 38th supermarket in Moscow.
The new store is a Lenta large format supermarket located in City shopping center at 19, bld. 3 Pionerskaya str., Korolev city, Moscow…
Berlin, 2017-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delivery Hero Group (“Delivery Hero”), the leading global online food ordering and delivery marketplace, today reported strong revenue growth in the first quarter of 2017. Revenues nearly doubled to EUR 121 million (Q1 2016: EUR 63 million), corresponding to a growth rate of 93% or 68% on a…
Hartlepool, United Kingdom, 2017-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Locals in Welshpool were celebrating on Saturday as the ribbon was cut on the town’s long awaited B&M store.
Based on Mill Lane Retail Park, the Bargains Store has created 40 new jobs for local people, which comes as a welcome boost to the local economy.
Visitors to…
NEW YORK, 2017-May-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market’s highly anticipated Harlem store will open on July 21 at 9 a.m. The news was announced today (May 20, 2017) at the third-annual Harlem EatUp! Festival. The 39,000-square-foot store, located at 100 West 125th Street, will be the 12th Whole Foods Market location…
Dollar General kicks off summer season With exciting coupon savings and exclusive offers
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., 2017-May-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The official start to summer may be more than a month away, but Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is starting the season’s celebration early! With exciting coupon savings through Dollar General’s Digital Coupon program and its…
Meijer sponsors new mobile mammography unit to be operated by Spectrum Health’s Betty Ford Breast Care Services at Meijer stores
New mobile mammography will offer screenings at Meijer stores, other locations in West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-May-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is joining forces with Spectrum Health to make getting screened for breast cancer…