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100,000 children now having taken part in Foodstuffs’ nutrition in schools programme

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — A nationwide education initiative that’s helping Kiwi kids make healthier food choices is celebrating a major milestone, with over 100,000 children now having taken part. Since 2007, the Food for Thought programme has taught senior primary school students about the importance of nutrition and healthy eating, and…

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Das Bundeskartellamt: das Joint Venture zwischen der norddeutschen Coop eG und der REWE Markt GmbH unter Auflagen freigegeben

Koln, Deutschland, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Das Bundeskartellamt hat heute das Joint Venture zwischen der norddeutschen Coop eG und der REWE Markt GmbH unter Auflagen freigegeben. Dazu erklärten die Vorstände der Coop Kiel, Rüdiger Kasch und Thorsten Tygges: „Dieses Joint Venture zwischen REWE und Coop Kiel sichert die sky- und plaza-Märkte der Coop…

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Price Chopper/Market 32 stores supported the American Red Cross through the “Give What Fire Takes” campaign

SCHENECTADY, NY, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — During the month of September, customers at Price Chopper/Market 32 stores were once again invited to support the American Red Cross through the “Give What Fire Takes” campaign. NewsChannel 13 joined the effort as a media partner to help raise awareness of local home fire relief and preparedness…

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Nueva campaña: EROSKI refuerza su apuesta por los productos alaveses

New campaign: Eroski reinforces its commitment to the Araba products   ELORRIO,España, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI ha realizado compras de vino, legumbres y patata de Álava por valor superior a los 12,7 millones de euros en los últimos doce meses. La cooperativa ha presentado hoy su nueva campaña de productos alaveses de temporada en el…

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Sainsbury’s pumpkin-tastic facts

Sainsbury’s pumpkin-tastic facts   London, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s that time of year again when we get busy carving freaky faces into pumpkins to give our neighbours a fright on 31 October. If you want to do the right thing and get the most from your pumpkin, here are some handy hints and tips. Sainsbury’s pumpkin-tastic…

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Sainsbury’s Waste less, Save more: 1.8 million full roast dinners wasted every month in UK

Sainsbury’s Waste less, Save more: 1.8million full roast dinners wasted every month in UK   London, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Britons prepare 108 million on average every month, eat one per week, and half of people rank it as their favourite autumn meal. But despite our love affair with the roast dinner, we waste a…

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Shopping centre Iso Omena to build the largest solar power plant realised in a Finnish retail property

Shopping centre Iso Omena to build the largest solar power plant realised in a Finnish retail property   Helsinki,  Finland, 2016-Oct-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopping centre Iso Omena plans to build a large solar power system. When complete, this will be the largest solar power plant realised in a Finnish retail property. To be installed on…

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Wakefern Food Corp. announces 4.2% retail sales increase for the 52-week ending Oct. 1, 2016 vs. the prior year

Keasbey, NJ., 2016-Oct-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wakefern Food Corp. Chairman and CEO Joseph S. Colalillo and President and COO Joe Sheridan addressed Wakefern shareholders, store management and staff at the company’s annual shareholder meeting today (Oct. 27, 2016) in East Brunswick, New Jersey. The company reported record retail sales of $16 billion for the 52-week…

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Smart & Final Stores to report its 3Q FY 2016 financial results on Wednesday, November 16, 2016

COMMERCE, Calif., 2016-Oct-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Smart & Final Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SFS), the value-oriented food and everyday staples retailer, today (Oct. 28, 2016) announced that it will report its financial results for the third quarter ended October 9, 2016, on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, after the close of market. David Hirz, President and…

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Wechsel in der Coop-Geschäftsleitung

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Oct-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Der Verwaltungsrat der Coop-Gruppe hat Daniel Hintermann zum neuen Leiter der Direktion Logistik sowie Christian Coppey zum neuen Leiter der Direktion Immobilien gewählt. Beide werden damit Einsitz in die Coop-Geschäftsleitung nehmen und treten ihr Amt per 1. Mai 2017 an. Daniel Hintermann tritt die Nachfolge von Leo Ebneter…

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Coop-Tochter Railcare gewinnt Strom neu über die Radachsen der Güterwagen

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Oct-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Railcare AG, ein Tochterunternehmen von Coop, hat eine völlig neue Energiegewinnungs- und Energiespeicherungsmethode für den Gütertransport via Bahn erfunden. Diese Weltneuheit ist besonders nachhaltig und ermöglicht, Lebensmittel sowie andere Güter beim Bahntransport mit kinetischer Energie anstatt mit Treibstoff zu kühlen oder zu temperieren. Die Energie entsteht direkt…

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MIGROS LANCIERT DIE ERSTEN SCHWEIZER EMOJIS FÜR IMESSAGES

MIGROS LANCIERT DIE ERSTEN SCHWEIZER EMOJIS FÜR IMESSAGES   Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-Oct-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ab sofort können iPhone-User iMessages mit den originellen Migrojis schreiben. Das Migrojis Sticker-Set besteht aus 17 kultigen Migros-Produkten und 14 Schweizer Wahrzeichen. Zur Lancierung startet die Migros auf Migipedia ein Crowdsourcing, das weitere fünf Migrojis ermitteln soll. Die Gewinner-Ideen werden mit…

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Carrefour hypermarket in Le Mons voted wins 2016 “Prix Mercure” award

Belgium, 2016-Oct-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The "Prix Mercure" is the most coveted award in Belgium's retail sector. It is presented by Comeos, an organisation set up to represent retail and services in Belgium, and is awarded to the best store every year. Carrefour decided to enter its “Les Grands Prés” hypermarket in Le Mons for…

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Carrefour opens its 86th hypermarket in Poland, in Poznan

Carrefour opens its 86th hypermarket in Poland, in Poznan   Poland, 2016-Oct-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new hypermarket features modern shopping solutions and a complete range of fresh and local products for its customers, over a sales area of more than 7500 m². The store has been divided into different areas – for clothing and food…

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Tesco installs pumpkin rescue stations in stores this Halloween

Tesco installs pumpkin rescue stations in stores this Halloween   This Halloween we're working with environmental charity Hubbub to save pumpkins from going to waste. CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Oct-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — It might be getting spooky, as the ghouls and goblins begin to descend on London, but research suggests that it’s pumpkins that have got the…

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EROSKI es elegido por quinto año consecutivo como el Servicio de Atención al Cliente del Año del sector distribución

EROSKI es elegido por quinto año consecutivo como el Servicio de Atención al Cliente del Año del sector distribución   ELORRIO,España, 2016-Oct-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI ha sido reconocida por quinto año consecutivo como la empresa de gran distribución con mejor atención al cliente. La cooperativa ha recogido, en el teatro La Estación Gran Teatro Príncipe…

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EROSKI promueve el consumo de frutas y hortalizas “feas” pero de calidad

EROSKI promueve el consumo de frutas y hortalizas "feas" pero de calidad   ELORRIO,España, 2016-Oct-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI ha presentado hoy una campaña de sensibilización social ante el desperdicio alimentario y de promoción del consumo responsable. Durante todo el mes de noviembre, EROSKI comercializará frutas y hortalizas “feas”, que no corresponden a los estándares de…

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Meijer: Michigan-based craft beer sales increased by 20 percent across its six-state footprint in 2016

Meijer: Michigan-based craft beer sales increased by 20 percent across its six-state footprint in 2016   GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Oct-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer began carrying its first craft brew more than 20 years ago. Today (October 26, 2016), Meijer remains committed to the growing industry and the up-and-coming local breweries across the Midwest. The Grand Rapids,…

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MPPA opens its new Hypermart G7 store at Citimall Baturaja in South Sumatera

Lippo Village, Tangerang, 2016-Oct-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk (MPPA), a multi-format modern retailer in Indonesia, which operates Hypermart, SmartClub, Foodmart, Boston Health & Beauty and FMX, today (October 27, 2016) proudly opens its new Hypermart G7 store at Citimall Baturaja in South Sumatera. MPPA keeps continuing to execute and deliver…

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Tops Friendly Markets celebrates Halloween with contests and parades for the whole family

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., 2016-Oct-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, western Vermont, and north central Massachusetts wants to welcome you and your family to celebrate Halloween in a spooktacular fashion this October. From free costume contests and parades, to in store trick or treating…

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SpartanNash TO announce its 3Q FY2016 financial results on Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Byron Center, MI, 2016-Oct-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash Company (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) will announce its third quarter fiscal year 2016 financial results after the stock market close on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results with additional comments and details on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at…

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Gordy’s Market re-opens its newly updated Birch Street location in Eau Claire, WI

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISC, 2016-Oct-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gordy’s Market is pleased to announce the Grand Re-opening of its Birch Street location in Eau Claire, WI. Opened in 2005, the 65,000 sq. ft store recently received the retail chain’s updated décor and branding. New features include an easy-to-navigate layout, signage, lower prices on hundreds of…

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Lenta to acquire Kesko’s K-Ruoka brand food retail business in Russia

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Oct-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, and Kesko are pleased to announce they have reached an agreement under which Lenta will acquire Kesko’s food retail business in Russia (“KFR”), currently operating under the K-Ruoka brand. Assets acquired KFR consists of 10 hypermarkets and…

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The John Lewis Partnership announces the appointment of Paula Nickolds as Managing Director

London, 2016-Oct-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The John Lewis Partnership announces today ( 25 October 2016) that Paula Nickolds will be appointed Managing Director, John Lewis. Paula joined the Partnership in 1994 as a graduate trainee in John Lewis Oxford Street. She held a number of senior roles before joining the John Lewis management board…

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Trolls to visit Carrefour stores throughout Romania from 20 October to 7 December

http://www.carrefour.com/sites/default/files/a_inceput_troliimania.mp4   Romania, 2016-Oct-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The colourful fun characters from the animated film Trolls will be making appearances in all Carrefour stores throughout the country from 20 October to 7 December. Customers will get to meet them in Carrefour hypermarkets and Carrefour Market and Billa stores, as well as in Express and Contact stores.…

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#LuLuSaveWaterChallenge announces winners

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2016-Oct-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Going in sync with UAE’s vision towards a sustainable environment, LuLu Group International had combined forces with the ADDC to bring forth awareness towards conserving water through the #LuLuSaveWaterChallenge in March, 2016. The campaign aimed at creating awareness and guiding the residents of Abu Dhabi in conserving water…

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MIGROS HEGI FEIERT 5. GEBURTSTAG

MIGROS HEGI FEIERT 5. GEBURTSTAG   Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-Oct-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vom 3. bis 5. November 2016 feiert die Migros Hegi ihr 5-Jahr-Jubiläum. Kundinnen und Kunden profitieren von verschiedenen attraktiven Angeboten. Seit fünf Jahren darf das 16-köpfige Team der Migros Hegi die Kundschaft willkommen heissen. Der Supermarkt bietet ein breites Sortiment für den Tages- und Wocheneinkauf.…

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Metro launches online grocery shopping with guaranteed freshness promise

Montréal, 2016-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Metro now offers consumers the opportunity to do their grocery shopping online with a guaranteed freshness promise. Implementation begins today in two Metro Plus stores in Montreal and one in Laval, reaching consumers in the greater Montreal area. To guarantee freshness, employees dedicated to online grocery shopping were trained to…

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SPAR named best supermarket chain in Nigeria at the African Quality Achievement Awards

Lagos, Nigeria, 2016-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — At the African Quality Achievement Awards (AQAA) held recently in Lagos, SPAR was named best supermarket chain in Nigeria. The award was given in recognition of SPAR’s quality standards and relentless service in offering Nigerians the best products at the best prices. The Award ceremony, which took place…

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