Majid Al Futtaim expands My City Centre brand in the UAE with the opening of My City Centre Al Dhait
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Jan-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Majid Al Futtaim—the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia—today opened My City Centre Al Dhait to…
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Fans of both brands can enjoy free delivery during Philadelphia football playoff games this winter
Wawa, PA, 2018-Jan-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wawa, Inc., today announced the company will be delivering to select locations in New Jersey through its partnership with Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB), the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company. Wawa’s first New…
MAHWAH, N.J., 2018-Jan-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ:ASNA), announced today that Eric Hunter will serve as President of ascena’s Plus Fashion segment which includes the Lane Bryant, Catherines and Cacique brands.
“Eric’s broad experience and focus on the customer makes him well-equipped to take on this essential leadership position,” said Gary Muto, President and Chief Executive…
LCP: O’Kane Irish Foods signs 10-year lease at Phoenix Trading Estate, Perivale, Ealing
West Midlands, England, 2018-Jan-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The largest dedicated importer of Irish foods into the UK has moved to a new facility in London to help it grow its online business.
O’Kane Irish Foods has signed a 10-year lease for unit…
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2018-Jan-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a world leader in driving connected commerce, today announced that Mark S. Brewer has joined the company as senior vice president and managing director, Global Retail. Brewer is responsible for leading the company's retail connected commerce strategy and operations, including business development, customer relationship management and…
Solna, Sweden, 2018-Jan-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales in ICA stores increased by 4.3% in December 2017 compared with the corresponding month the year before. Sales in like-for-like stores increased by 3.6%.
December 2017
January – December 2017
Store sales
excl. VAT
Mkr
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Mkr
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Maxi ICA Stormarknad
3,619
5.1%
4.2%
34,897
3.2%
3.0%
ICA Kvantum
2,745
5.5%
3.7%
27,866
4.1%
2.1%
ICA Supermarket
3,117
3.0%
2.6%
34,520
2.5%
2.1%
ICA Nära
1,473
3.3%
3.7%
17,051
2.1%
2.3%
Total
10,953
4.3%
3.6%
114,334
3.1%
2.4%
In December 2017, sales in ICA stores totalled SEK…
TORONTO & NEW YORK, 2018-Jan-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — HBC today (January 9, 2018) announced that Marc Metrick, President of Saks Fifth Avenue, will expand his leadership role to include Gilt and Saks OFF 5TH. In this capacity, Mr. Metrick will lead distinct teams and work to ensure that each business remains well positioned to…
RONA continues to expand with the addition of the 17 Marcil stores
Marcil customers to have access to an enhanced products and services offering
Boucherville, QC, 2018-Jan-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe's Canada announced earlier today (January 9, 2018) that the 17 Marcil stores located in Quebec will be converted to the RONA banner…
PHOENIX, Ariz., 2018-Jan-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country, today (Jan. 4, 2018) announced six new locations scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2018. The new Simpsonville, S.C. store represents Sprouts’ 16th state and the grocer’s eastern expansion efforts. Sprouts will open approximately 30…
Geevy Thomas named successor
SEATTLE, 2018-Jan-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — After three decades marked by expansion and success, Karen McKibbin, president of Nordstrom Rack, will be retiring from Nordstrom in March. Karen joined Nordstrom in 1985 and has held many leadership roles within the company, including president of Nordstrom Canada, where she led the first-ever international expansion of Nordstrom's…
“Little Helps for healthier living” partnership: British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Diabetes UK and Tesco partner to help tackle the biggest health challenges
Welwyn Garden City, UK, 2018-Jan-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Three of the UK’s leading health charities have today come together with the UK’s leading food retailer to help tackle the nation’s…
Third edition of LVMH IME Village vocational training fair returns January 16
Paris, 2018-Jan-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The third edition of the vocational training fair organized by the LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence is set for January 16. This unique event brings young people from all backgrounds a chance to discover a compelling range…
LONDON, 2018-Jan-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose has today (4 January 2018 ) announced it will introduce an age limit on sales of high caffeine energy drinks.
From 5 March 2018, customers buying caffeinated energy drinks containing more than 150 mg of caffeine per litre will be asked to prove they are over 16 years of…
CBL Announces Exciting Redevelopment Plans For Former Department Store
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., 2018-Jan-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBL Properties (NYSE:CBL) today (1/4/2018) confirmed details of its transformation plan for Eastland Mall in Bloomington, IL. Global fashion retailer H&M and popular fitness center Planet Fitness will join the center as part of the redevelopment of the former…
New credit program to support the rapid growth of IKEA in the U.S.
Seamless application in stores and online will enable customers to begin enjoying benefits of the loyalty-driven card
Alliance Data’s proprietary data assets will deliver custom analytics and insights to drive top-line sales and increase visits online and in-store
PLANO, TX,…
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2018-Jan-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The IKEA Food Better Programs frame IKEA Food’s global vision for sustainable agriculture. They consist of a set of sourcing criteria for all the major species in our supply chain with a focus on farmed animal welfare, antibiotics use and our environmental footprint at the farm level. They also…
LUXURY FASHION AND RETAIL VETERAN GEOFFROY VAN RAEMDONCK APPOINTED NEW CEO OF NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP; KAREN KATZ TO RETIRE AND REMAIN ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DALLAS, Texas, 2018-Jan-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Neiman Marcus Group (Neiman Marcus), the leading luxury fashion retailer, today ( January 5, 2018) announced the retirement of Karen Katz from the role…
JDA Will Serve As Strategic Advisor To RILA Council Of Top Retail Supply Chain Executives
Arlington , VA, 2018-Jan-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (1/8/2018), the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced that JDA Software Group Inc., a leading provider of supply chain planning and execution solutions for retailers, manufacturers, logistics providers and wholesale distributors…
ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-Jan-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Jan 8, 2018), the National Grocers Association (NGA), the national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, announced key staff promotions and new additions to its team that will help the organization expand its member benefits and advocate policies to better serve America’s independent grocers.
“The grocery business…
Whole Foods Market announces the appointment of Nicole Wescoe as president, Northeast region
24-year company veteran to oversee 41 stores in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. , 2018-Jan-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is pleased to announce that Nicole Wescoe has been named president of the company’s Northeast region.
In her new…
Whole Foods Market opens new distribution center in the Pullman neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side
Centrally located hub improves distribution in a new, larger facility
CHICAGO , IL, 2018-Jan-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market today joins Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to open a new 140,000 square foot distribution center in the Pullman neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. The new distribution center allows the natural and organic grocer to better…
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2018-Jan-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 1,799,547 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from January 2, 2018 up to and including January 5, 2018. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €18.41 per share for a total consideration of €33.1 million. These repurchases were made…
Customers looking to boost their energy, lose weight and eat healthier in the new year can discover new foods, recipes and ideas with the help of ShopRite’s dietitians
Keasbey, New Jersey, 2018-Jan-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoppers looking for foods to help boost their energy in the new year have a valuable resource at their local…
Dunkin’ Donuts declares donuts now artificial dyes free
Milestone is part of brand’s pledge to eliminate artificial dyes from food and beverages by end of 2018
Dunkin’ Donuts introduces Snow Flurries Donut as a new donut variety to begin the New Year
CANTON, MA, 2018-Jan-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts is kicking off 2018…
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) appoints Paresh Patel as new IT director
Hertfordshire, UK, 2018-Jan-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Top 50 Indies forecourt operator, Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paresh Patel as its new IT director.
Paresh joins us from convenience and forecourt EPOS, payment and loyalty solutions provider HTEC Ltd. Starting…
YORK, Pa., 2018-Jan-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (OTCQX:BONT) today announced the appointment of Michael Culhane to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Culhane will be responsible for Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Credit, Investor Relations, Legal and Internal Audit. He succeeds Nancy Walsh, who is leaving the Company effective as of January…
Camilla Harfeld Petersen appointed new Country Manager for Lindex Norway
Göteborg, Sweden, 2018-Jan-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Camilla Harfeld Petersen has been appointed new Country Manager for Lindex Norway. Camilla has a solid experience from the fashion industry and comes from Bestseller, as Country Manager for Vero Moda. Camilla starts her position at Lindex in the…
Lowe’s Canada celebrates the opening of the first new model Lowe’s store in the Greater Ottawa Area
Boucherville, QC, 2018-Jan-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Canada opened today its fifth store under the new model of Lowe’s stores in Canada which offers an enhanced shopping experience. The store, located at 1880 Innes Road in Gloucester, was…
Largest natural and organic brand in the country continues to lead the industry
CINCINNATI, 2018-Jan-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today the expansion of its Simple Truth® brand and launch of its largest-ever Our Brands customer sales promotion, featuring savings on thousands of Simple Truth® and Simple Truth Organic® items.
"We're proud of the high-quality…
New Consolidated Website and Helpline Established by State of Iowa to Help Those in Need
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2018-Jan-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced today that all Hy-Vee pharmacies in Iowa will partner with the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) to provide patients and employees with information on how they can get…