Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2016-Oct-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (5 October 2016) Ahold Delhaize announced that James McCann, member of the Management Board of Ahold Delhaize, has resigned in order to move out of full-time executive work and into a portfolio of non-executive and advisory roles. He will remain available to provide an appropriate hand…
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Cupertino, California, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple opened the first iOS Developer Academy Thursday to train app developers on the world’s most exciting and innovative software ecosystem. An initial class of 100 students are beginning their one-year training at a new center at the University of Frederico II in Naples.
Announced by Apple in January, the…
Lippo Village, Tangerang, Indonesia, 2016-Oct-07 — /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 6, 2016) announced new appointments for Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Strategic, Business Intelligence and Planning Officer. These appointments are…
Helsinki, Finland, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — According to the decision of Stockmann's Annual General Meeting, the Nomination Board consists of representatives of the four shareholders holding largest voting power, as registered in Stockmann's shareholder register as of 1 September 2016 along with the Chairman of the Board of Directors as an expert member.
The Nomination…
DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — In celebration of American Pharmacists Month, Walgreens is recognizing its more than 27,000 community pharmacists for their dedication to patient care, and the growing and important role they continue to play in health care today (Oct. 4, 2016).
“In communities across the country, our pharmacists have become an integral…
WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Oct-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — In recognition of October's American Pharmacists Month, CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) is celebrating the important role its nearly 30,000 pharmacists play in helping people on their path to better health. The company's pharmacists are helping to change the way health care is delivered by increasing access, lowering costs and…
CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Oct-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — To celebrate American Pharmacist Month, Rite Aid is asking customers nationwide to recognize their favorite pharmacy team member through its thirteenth annual Vote for Your Favorite Pharmacy Team Member Contest. By submitting a nomination for their favorite Rite Aid pharmacy team member, customers have a chance to…
Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Oct-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — The idea behind it was to come up with new solutions for enhancing the customer experience and leverage data to predict new trends. The teams selected get to join an incubator for 10 weeks and are given the opportunity to transform their prototypes into tangible concepts.
Data professionals from…
Argos to hire over 10,000 seasonal workers for the busy holiday season
Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Oct-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading digital high street retailer Argos is on the look-out for over 10,000 seasonal workers to help light up Christmas for the millions of customers who will shop with them this festive period.
Customer advisors…
BESTSELLER opens applications for its International Business Trainee (IBT) Programme
BRANDE, Denmark, 2016-Oct-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Now is your chance to become one of BESTSELLER’s next International Business Trainees!
Once again, we open up for applications for the International Business Trainee (IBT) Programme – a challenging two-year programme which focuses on creating business specialists within specific…
MILWAUKEE, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) which operates Bon-Ton, Boston Store, Bergner's, Carson's, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers stores is seeking to hire 13,000 associates for all its store locations to service customers during the busy holiday season. The company is also hiring 500 additional associates for all of its distribution…
Croix Cedex, France, 2016-Sep-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Juliette Delcourt, Marketing, Digital and Innovation Director; Franck Pouzol, Development Promotion & Construction Director and Ali Khosrovi, General Manager of Immochan France are joining the Executive Committee of Immochan, the international real-estate company which manages nearly 400 shopping centres in 12 countries. With these appointments, Benoît Lheureux…
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 2016-Sep-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets today (09/28/2016 ) announced the leadership team spearheading the management of its Charlottesville store, opening Nov. 6 at 5th Street Station on the intersection of Interstate 64 and 5th Street. The Charlottesville leadership team consists of the store manager, executive chef, pharmacy area manager, and…
ATLANTA, Ga., 2016-Sep-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — It all started in 1973. Based on Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy’s desire to see team members achieve their fullest potential, Chick-fil-A, Inc. began awarding college scholarships to encourage the pursuit of higher education. Through the years, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded approximately $36 million to more than 36,000…
ATLANTA, Ga., 2016-Sep-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A® announced today (September 19, 2016) it is expanding and updating the company’s scholarship initiative to offer Team Members maximum flexibility and support in their pursuit of higher education. The changes will more than double the company’s investment in Team Member scholarships – offering $4.9 million in scholarships in…
Bentonville, Ark., 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of Walmart’s continued focus on improving and enhancing the store experience for customers, the company recently awarded more than $200 million in second quarter cash bonuses to more than 900,000 hourly associates across the United States.
The bonuses, which were based on stores’ performances from May through…
CINCINNATI, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today (Sep. 20, 2016) said it plans to hire seasonal associates for approximately 83,000 positions at its Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores, call centers, distribution centers and online fulfillment centers nationwide for the 2016 Christmas and holiday season. The company’s 2016 seasonal hiring plan is essentially flat…
LONDON, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — British retail today employs 100,000 people in roles that didn't even exist five years ago, figures compiled by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveal today (September 21, 2016). While overall numbers of employees in retail are expected to fall over the coming few years, innovative ways of working will…
New York , 2016-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Jack Ma, one of the world's leading entrepreneurs and founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group, has been named Special Adviser to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) for Youth Entrepreneurship and Small Business.
In his new role as UNCTAD Special Adviser,…
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis, 2016-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) anticipates hiring more than 69,000 associates nationwide this holiday season to ensure customers have a seamless omnichannel shopping experience no matter how they choose to shop. Positions are available at the more than 1,100 stores in 49 states, Kohl's distribution and e-commerce fulfillment centers…
Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Within the next month, Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) intends to hire 10,000 new employees to support planned store openings and fill current vacancies. To support that goal, approximately 600 localized hiring events will be held through September 24 where interested applicants may meet with local store…
Byron Center, MI, 2016-Sep-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Yvonne S. Trupiano to the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 3, 2016. Ms. Trupiano will assume the responsibilities of Jerry Jones, who is retiring from the Company. Mr. Jones has…
TORONTO, 2016-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — As Tully Luxury Travel prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary year, it has announced two new appointments to its senior leadership team. Ms. Cathy Holler joins as Vice President, African Dreams, and Mr. Pat Lista joins as Vice President, Product & Contracting. Both bring 30 years of experience in the…
DENVER, 2016-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today (Sep. 14, 2016) announced its second-annual National Career Day, taking place on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 during which it seeks to hire 5,000 new employees, topping its 2015 goal of 4,000.
Managers of each U.S. restaurant location will hold open interviews for up to…
WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — ’Tis the season to be hiring. While Saint Nick has his elves at the North Pole to help him prep for the big day, Toys“R”Us®, the world’s leading dedicated toy retailer, is seeking some helpers of its own to ensure every kid’s holiday list is fulfilled. Today (September…
NEW YORK and CINCINNATI, 2016-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and Murray's Cheese announced today ( Sept. 13, 2016) that 29 team members have been named Certified Cheese Professionals® by the American Cheese Society (ACS). They are part of an elite group of 155 individuals who passed the 6th ACS Certified…
SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today (September 10, 2016 ) announced its goal of hiring 5 percent of all entry-level store employees from graduates of the company’s This Way Ahead paid store internship program by 2025. First launched in 2007, the program empowers teens and young adults from low-income communities…
EROSKI y organizaciones de la economía social crearán empleo para personas con discapacidad en supermercados franquiciados
ELORRIO,España, 2016-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI, junto a diversas organizaciones españolas de la economía social, aborda un plan de expansión de nuevos supermercados franquiciados que creen empleo para personas con discapacidad. Tras un balance muy positivo de la primera…
The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative achieves goal of hiring 100,000 Opportunity Youth two years ahead of schedule
SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative, the country’s largest employer-led coalition committed to creating pathways to meaningful employment for young people, today (August 31, 2016) announced that it has met its goal of hiring 100,000 Opportunity Youth – the…
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SPAIN, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over 4,770 Carrefour Spain employees get involved during the 2016 Vuelta cycle race. Carrefour Spain is the main sponsor of the cycle race for the fourth year running, once again confirming its place as the only Spanish retail company capable of involving such a high number of volunteers in…