Hartlepool, United Kingdom, 2017-Apr-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — B&M invited along a very special guest to help open the brand new Wellingborough store on Wednesday.
The new Bargain store is based on Market Street and has created more than 30 new jobs for local people.
Visitors to the sort will be able to browse a whole…
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Fourth quarter net earnings from continuing operations of $6 million; adjusted EBITDA of $124 million
Fourth quarter net earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.02; adjusted earnings per share of $0.13
Completion of Save-A-Lot sale in fourth quarter strengthened balance sheet
Agreement to acquire Unified Grocers announced in April 2017
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St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its third supermarket in Novosibirsk.
The new store is a Lenta medium format supermarket located at 56 Yuzhnyi microdistrict str., Iskitim city, Novosibirsk region. The store has a total…
Avni Aliji übernimmt per Anfang Mai 2017 die Leitung der Migros Frauenfeld Multiplex
Gossau, Switzerland, 2017-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Avni Aliji übernimmt per Anfang Mai 2017 die Leitung der Migros Frauenfeld Multiplex. Seine Vorgängerin Elsbeth Gerth wechselt als Marktleiterin in den MM Schaffhausen.
Vor gut einem Jahr öffnete die neue Migros Multiplex an der Langfeldstrasse…
Tesco raised more than £40 million for Cancer Research UK
CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco and Cancer Research UK announced today (26 Apr 2017) the retailer has raised more than £40 million for the charity over the last 16 years, making the charity partnership one of the biggest ever in the UK.
Over…
Grocer to Invest More Than $4 Million in Kids’ Health and Wellness Programs in Next Two Years
Batavia, Ill., 2017-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — This week, ALDI, one of America’s favorite grocers*, joins thousands across the country celebrating Every Kid Healthy Week by supporting kids and families who live active, healthy lives. By funding national…
Co-op Gold Sorbetto was introduced to Co-op Food Stores in 2016. It's one of five exciting items from Co-op that are among the finalists at this year's Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards.
Saskatoon, SK, CANADA, 2017-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Federated Co-operatives Limited is returning to the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards with sweet…
NEW YORK, 2017-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — During the winter 2017 checkout scanning campaign at 27 Wegmans stores in Massachusetts, Buffalo and the Southern Tier of New York, and parts of Pennsylvania, hunger relief donations hit $1,089,769. Check Out Hunger allows customers to donate $2 $3, $5 or any other amount at checkout with…
Whole Foods Market® opens its new Leaside store in Toronto
New Whole Foods Market Leaside Breaks Bread with Family, Friends and Neighbours
TORONTO, 2017-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market® will open its new Leaside store, located at 1860 Bayview Ave. in Toronto, Wednesday, April 26, at 9 a.m. The 45,100 square-foot store marks the sixth…
Best in class supplier partners spotlighted for outstanding food innovation, responsible sourcing and commitment to quality standards
AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market has revealed the winners of its annual Supplier Awards, the company’s highest honor for producer partners that embody its mission and values. Out of thousands of Whole Foods Market…
Retailer brings low prices, fresh produce delivered daily and drive-thru pharmacy to Greenfield; Howard and West Bend stores opening in mid-May
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer opened a new 192,000-square-foot supercenter today in Greenfield, Wis., bringing shoppers better access to low prices on high-quality merchandise, fresh produce delivered daily and a full-service…
Sei Young Kim, Lexi Thompson and Mirim Lee return to play at 2017 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give
Playing field for the 2017 tournament continues to grow stronger
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The playing field for the 2017 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give continues to grow stronger with commitments from its…
Stellarton, NS, 2017-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Empire Company Limited (“Empire”) today announced two appointments to its senior executive ranks.
Michael Vels has been named Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Empire and its wholly-owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc. effective June 12th, 2017.
Mr. Vels was most recently Chief Financial Officer of Hydro One where…
MANCHESTER, England, 2017-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Callington based Great British Crisp Company, that works with Warrens Bakery to develop unique flavours, has “bagged” a contract to supply 40 Co-op food stores across Cornwall.
Using Cornish Sea Salt™ and potatoes, The Great British Crisp Company estimates that it could sell up to 30,000 packs…
California Grocers Association honors California State Senators with “Legislator of the Year” award
SACRAMENTO, CA, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — California State Senators Steven Glazer (D-Orinda) and Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) were the inaugural recipients of the California Grocers Association “Legislator of the Year” award.
The lawmakers received the prestigious award at CGA’s 2017 Grocers Day at…
Modernised fruit and vegetable department in INTERSPAR Zalaegerszeg
Hungary, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The INTERSPAR store in Zalaegerszeg was recently reopened after extensive renovations including a spacious new layout, the addition of a SPAR-to-Go restaurant and the implementation of energy-efficient lighting and equipment. SPAR Hungary invested nearly €3.4 million in the store renovation project.
“As…
CINCINNATI, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today (April 24, 2017) Kristal Howard has been named Head of Corporate Communications and Media Relations.
Ms. Howard will be responsible for national media and corporate communications and will serve as the company's spokesperson.
"Kristal is a consummate PR pro who understands the intersection of…
CINCINNATI, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (April 24, 2017) announced Colleen Lindholz, currently president of The Little Clinic, is expanding her role to also lead Kroger Pharmacy as Kroger's President of Pharmacy and The Little Clinic.
Ms. Lindholz has been serving as president of The Little Clinic since 2015. She…
Schönbühl, Switzerland, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Im Spitalacker-Quartier in Bern werden ab Donnerstag, 27. April 2017, neu Migros-Lebensmittel zu kaufen sein. Mit dem Voi-Konzept bekennt sich die Migros Aare zu ihrem Auftrag als Nahversorgerin. Geschäfts-leiter ist Mario Lino Murgia, dem fünf Mitarbeitende zur Seite stehen.
Voi Migros Partner ist das Kleinladenkonzept der Migros Aare: Voi…
New Bedford, MA, 2017-Apr-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Rite Supermarkets is partnering with Feed the Children and Pepsi, with support from United Way of Greater New Bedford, to distribute food and essentials to 800 New Bedford-area families in need. Each family, pre-identified based on need by United Way of Greater New Bedford, will…
Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give to host free activities for junior golfers
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Apr-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will once again engage young golf fans at Blythefield Country Club through a junior clinic, free admission and expanded activities during tournament week.
“The Meijer LPGA Classic is…
Meijer to open new supercenters in Escanaba and Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. on May 18
First trucks deliver to new stores as retailer announces May 18 opening date for Escanaba and Sault Ste. Marie supercenters
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Apr-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —
Who: Meijer, a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 230 supercenters and grocery stores…
MANCHESTER, England, 2017-Apr-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op is creating up to 250 retail roles with plans to open 12 new food stores in Wales during 2017.
The community retailer’s continued investment in Wales will see a more than £16M programme of food store openings and refits. Alongside a dozen new stores, there are…
Neue Migros-Restaurant neben der Migros-Filiale in Unterentfelden
Schönbühl, Switzerland, 2017-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ab dem 24. April 2017 gibt’s neben der Migros-Filiale in Unterentfelden neu auch ein Migros-Restaurant. Der Innenraum bietet 170 Sitzplätze, die Terrasse deren 80. Mit dem Migros-Restaurant Unterentfelden wurden zehn neue Arbeitsplätze geschaffen. Geleitet wird es von Carmen Loehle.
Der Innenraum des…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 2017-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Southeastern Grocers LLC, parent company of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, has become the first North American retail member of the International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF), the non-profit association that is committed to supporting small-scale fisheries that pursue high quality, responsible and ethical…
Whole Foods Market’s 365 Everyday Value® canned tuna earned green ranking in 2017 Greenpeace Canned Tuna Shopping Guide
Retailer recognized for strict purchasing policies, transparency and commitment to one-by-one catch methods
AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the 2017 Greenpeace Canned Tuna Shopping Guide, Whole Foods Market’s 365 Everyday Value® canned tuna earned a green…
Memorial Day, Mother's Day, case lot sales, Cinco de Mayo take center stage for commissary savings in May
FORT LEE, Va., 2017-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whether it's for case lot sales, Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, Memorial Day or more, commissaries will be offering special savings throughout May for Military Appreciation Month.
"We want to thank…
O’KEY Group S.A. (LSE: OKEY), one of the largest food retailers in Russia, announces the opening of a new supermarket in Sestroretsk, the Group’s 110th store and 42nd store in St Petersburg
MOSCOW, Russia, 2017-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 1,300 m2 supermarket is located in Kurortny region of St Petersburg (Sestroretsk, Primorskaya road, 268 A).…
St-Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Apr-21 — /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 first quarter ended 31 March 2017.
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1Q 2017 Operating Highlights:
• Total…
A newly renovated SPAR Netherlands store
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, 2017-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Netherlands enjoyed a very successful year in 2016, with the company achieving good sales results. This year, working jointly with SPAR independent retailers and suppliers, SPAR Netherlands is rolling out a number of initiatives aimed at building an even stronger brand. Stores…