Boucherville, Quebec, 2017-Jun-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its Canadian growth strategy, Lowe's Canada announces it will open a new Lowe’s store in Winnipeg, Manitoba, which represents a $34 million local investment. The new home improvement store, slated to open in early 2018, will offer more than 40,000 in-stock products to help…
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Bon-Ton Stores selects 400 from more than 1,250 applications to its first "Close to Home" Online Sourcing Fair
Retailer Selects 400 for Final Consideration as it Expands "Close To Home" Shops and Increases Local Product Offerings
MILWAUKEE, 2017-Jun-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT), which operates Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson's, Elder-Beerman,…
Company Urges Legislators to Resolve Cross Boarder State Tax Regulation
SALT LAKE CITY, 2017-Jun-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) spoke in favor of H.R. 2887, The No Regulation Without Representation Act, introduced by Rep. Sensenbrenner (R-WI) today (June 13, 2017 ).
The company added this bill to the list of “reasonable” federal legislation it supports…
Bunnings Warehouse opens in Hemel Hempstead; its third store in the UK and Ireland
Perth, Australia, 2017-Jun-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The third Bunnings Warehouse store in the UK and Ireland opened its doors to customers on Friday 9 June in Hemel Hempstead, Buckinghamshire.
The new store, on the site of the former Homebase at Apsley…
Albert Heijn zet de bordjes buiten met serviesspaaractie
Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Jun-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Niets is fijner dan eten in de buitenlucht. Albert Heijn maakt dat deze zomer nog leuker met zijn nieuwste spaaractie: ‘Sparen voor stijlvol buitenservies’. Klanten kunnen sparen voor bordjes, dipschaaltjes en serveerschalen in trendy kleuren. De spaaractie start maandag 12…
ATLANTA, 2017-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today (June 7, 2017) announced that Ted Decker, executive vice president – Merchandising, will present at the Oppenheimer 17th Annual Consumer Conference in Boston, MA. The presentation will begin at 9:05 a.m. ET on June 21, 2017.
The presentation will be…
Total net sales of $1.16 billion; comparable store sales decreased 1.2%
Operating income of $139.3 million
Diluted EPS of $0.38
Fiscal 2017 guidance updated in response to weakening Canadian exchange rates
IRVING, Texas, 2017-Jun-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Michaels Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIK) today (2017-06-06) announced financial results for the…
JCPenney launches dorm shops in stores and online
Many stores are located within 5 miles of most major colleges, offering convenient in-store pick up of dorm furnishings, including new compact refrigerators and laptops
PLANO, Texas, 2017-Jun-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The high school class of 2017 is off to college this fall and JCPenney [NYSE: JCP]…
Chairish and eBay join forces to introduce new feature for Chairish sellers called One & Done™
The integration allows Chairish sellers to expand the reach of their listings to eBay’s 169 million active buyers through a new feature called One & Done™.
San Jose, California, 2017-Jun-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (June 1, 2017) Chairish, the trusted…
Columbus, OH, 2017-Jun-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today (May 31, 2017) announced that when its Columbus, Ohio store opens on June 7, it will recognize loyal, enthusiastic customers by giving away thousands of dollars in gift cards and merchandise – including an iconic EKTORP sofa for each of…
Langford RONA selected for second Lowe’s conversion slated for Fall 2017
Boucherville, QC, 2017-May-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (May 29, 2017 ), Lowe’s Canada announced that its Langford RONA Home and Garden store will be the second RONA big box location set to convert to the Lowe’s banner. The Langford store, located at 850…
MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-May-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today (May 24, 2017) reported net earnings of $602 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.70 for the quarter ended May 5, 2017, compared to net earnings of $884 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.98 in the first quarter…
Conshohocken, PA, 2017-May-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA announced today (05/25/2017) that it is collaborating with Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to sponsor an in-store program, ‘Feeding the Future,’ which runs June 1 – 30, to support local Feeding America member food banks.
Through the ‘Feeding the Future’ program, IKEA U.S. will donate…
MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today (May 18, 2017) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maintenance Supply Headquarters, a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products to the multifamily housing industry, for a total transaction value of $512 million. Based in…
Bunnings UK and Ireland appoints David Haydon as Trading and Commercial Manager for Homebase
Perth, Australia, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bunnings UK and Ireland today (17 May 2017) announced the appointment of David Haydon as Trading and Commercial Manager for Homebase.
He will join the business in late June, with responsibility for running the Homebase business.…
MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with the Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) first quarter 2017 earnings press release, you are invited to listen to its conference call to be broadcast live over the internet on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time with: Robert A. Niblock, chairman, president and…
ATLANTA, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today (May 16, 2017) reported sales of $23.9 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2017, a 4.9 percent increase from the first quarter of fiscal 2016. Comparable store sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 were positive 5.5 percent, and…
Lowe’s Christiansburg, Va. store pilots lightweight wearable robotic suit to support employees
MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s and Virginia Tech have joined forces to develop an exosuit—a wearable robotic suit with lift-assist technology— for Lowe’s store employees. Currently in pilot at Lowe’s Christiansburg, Va. store, the lightweight exosuit is designed to support employees…
Conshohocken, PA, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Now in its third year, IKEA U.S. continues its product donation program to the American Red Cross running May 15th – 31st. This year, IKEA is focusing on the vulnerable and disadvantaged homeless in its 45 local markets through its donation of 4,500 ‘Care Kits for the…
MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today (May 9, 2017) released its 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, providing a detailed review of the company’s sustainability progress during the past year. Titled “Serving With Purpose,” the report outlines how Lowe’s is building on its 70-year heritage of serving…
Company president Saum Noursalehi elected to the board
SALT LAKE CITY, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. Common Shares (NASDAQ:OSTK) / Series A Preferred (Medici Ventures’ t0 platform:OSTKP) / Series B Preferred (OTCQB:OSTBP) announces the appointment of Allison Abraham as the company’s first chairwoman of the board of directors. Ms. Abraham has served as a director…
Lowe’s Iris smart home security system expands with new professional monitoring service
MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-May-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. today (May 8, 2017) announced the release of a professional monitoring service for the all-inclusive, market-leading price of $14.95 per month for its Iris smart home security system. The new professional monitoring service gives…
Lowe’s And Habitat for Humanity Empower Women With Construction Skills
ATLANTA, 2017-May-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — More than 17,000 women volunteers will come together starting Saturday in their local communities to help build or improve affordable homes alongside future homeowners as part of Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s 10th annual National Women Build Week. With the…
SALT LAKE CITY, 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (Common Shares - NASDAQ: OSTK / Series A Preferred - Medici Ventures’ t0 platform: OSTKP / Series B Preferred - OTCQB: OSTBP) is scheduled to release first quarter financial results for the period ending Mar. 31, 2017 on Thursday, May 4, 2017 after the market…
MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. announced today (May 1, 2017) it will expand its military discount program by offering 10 percent off personal purchases every day to current and honorably discharged members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The new program uses a MyLowes card for quick identification, is available…
IKEA US leads the way in helping customers understand how to live a sustainable life at home
Conshohocken, PA, 2017-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA US announced today that on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22nd from 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., as part of the ‘IKEA Sustainable Living Your Way Event’, IKEA US stores* (41…
MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s announced today the introduction of A. O. Smith Signature Series water heaters now available exclusively at Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com.
The Signature Series line of water heaters manufactured by A. O. Smith, the leading brand in the residential water heating market, will consist of the…
COLUMBUS, OH, 2017-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today (04/12/2017) announced that its future Columbus store will open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, expanding the IKEA presence in the Midwestern United States. Customers can begin lining-up at the store on Monday, June 5, 2017 –…
Fendi inaugurates its first flagship store in Milan
Paris, 2017-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — During the recent Salone del Mobile furniture fair in Milan, Fendi inaugurated its first flagship store dedicated to the Maison’s distinctive universe of home furnishings and design. With an exceptional location on via Montenapoleone in the heart of Milan’s famous “Quadrilatero della moda”…
Boucherville (Québec), 2017-Apr-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — RONA inc., wholly owned subsidiary of Lowe's in Canada, is issuing a voluntary recall on UBERHAUS ceiling fans model SW52-SN-R5W1 or product number 89325003.
This product was sold and merchandised between January 2011, and March 2017 in Réno-Dépôt, Marcil and Coupal stores in Quebec and in RONA stores across…