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Whole Foods Market, Instacart mark one-year anniversary of their partnership

Partnership – now in 17 U.S. Cities – saved Whole Foods Market customers 970,000 shopping hours AUSTIN, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) and one-hour grocery delivery service, Instacart, today marked the one-year anniversary of a partnership that has helped Whole Foods Market customers conveniently purchase groceries and have them delivered…

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Whole Foods Market only grocery retailer named among Forbes 100 Most Innovative Companies in 2015

Only grocery retailer and only company headquartered in Austin, TX to make this year’s list AUSTIN, Texas., 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) today has been named among the 100 Most Innovative Companies in 2015 by Forbes magazine. It is both the only grocery retailer and the only company headquartered in…

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Ahold USA’s senior VP merchandising strategy & support named to The Griffin Report’s 2015 40 under 40 class

Ahold USA today announced Nick Bertram, senior vice president of merchandising strategy & support has been named to The Griffin Report’s 2015 40 under 40 class. Carlisle, PA, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — “Nick brings a wide breadth of grocery retail insight and expertise to his work on behalf of Ahold USA,” said James McCann, chief…

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Rite Aid honors 274 student recipients of Folds of Honor educational scholarships provided by The Rite Aid Foundation’s KidCents program

Scholarships Funded through Rite Aid Foundation's $1.3 Million Donation to Folds of Honor Camp Hill, Pa., 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — During the month of September, Rite Aid associates nationwide will honor 274 students who have been named recipients of Folds of Honor educational scholarships provided by The Rite Aid Foundation's KidCents program. The $1.3…

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Henry McGovern to step down as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of AmRest

Wrocław, Poland, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — AmRest Holdings SE („AmRest”, “Company”) (WSE: EAT), the largest publicly listed restaurant operator in Central Europe, informs about receiving from Mr. Henry McGovern a letter of resignation from the function of the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of AmRest, effective 10th September 2015. Mentioned decision was taken in…

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Fresh Market stores, Utah Highway Safety Office partner on public safety education campaign aimed at parents

Fresh Market grocery stores partner with the Utah Highway Safety Office and state safety advocates to share important messages about the correct car seats for young children. Salt Lake City, 2015-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, child safety seats and booster seats reduce the risk of death in passenger…

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Darty Q1 Trading Statement: Continued market outperformance in France and improving cash position

Continued market outperformance in France and improving cash position LONDON, 2015-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Darty plc today announces first quarter trading for the period 1 May 2015 to 31 July 2015, based on unaudited management accounts. Summary Successful summer sales and excellent growth in white goods Continued market outperformance in France with like-for-like sales up 1.1…

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Taubman Centers CEO Robert S. Taubman to present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Global Real Estate Conference

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., 2015-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) today announced that Robert S. Taubman, chairman, president and chief executive officer will participate in a company roundtable presentation to the investment community at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Global Real Estate Conference on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 12:30 p.m.…

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Morrisons to sell 140 M local convenience stores for £25m retail entrepreneur Mike Greene and Greybull Capital LLP

Bradford, England, 2015-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons has agreed to sell 140 M local convenience stores for a consideration of c. £25m in cash, to a team led by retail entrepreneur Mike Greene and backed by Greybull Capital LLP. Morrisons will retain five M local stores, which are either on forecourts or will be…

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Wincor Nixdorf to evaluate the new Windows 10 operating system immediately

PADERBORN, Germany, 2015-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf, one of the leading Microsoft IT partners, is considering whether to upgrade to Windows 10 and will begin evaluating the new operating system immediately. On the basis of this evaluation, Wincor Nixdorf will formulate recommendations for the deployment of Windows 10 in both of the…

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CBRE Group named top global real estate advisory firm in 2015 Euromoney Real Estate Awards

Los Angeles, 2015-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) has been named the top global real estate advisory firm in the 2015 Euromoney Real Estate Awards. CBRE has now achieved the top award for four consecutive years and eight times since the real estate awards program launched 11 years ago. Globally, CBRE was…

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Weingarten Realty Investors CEO Drew Alexander will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Global Real Estate Conference

HOUSTON, 2015-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE: WRI) announced today that Drew Alexander, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Global Real Estate Conference in New York, New York on Thursday, September 17th at 2:45 PM Eastern Time. To listen to the presentation, please use…

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BILLA Filialen spenden Altkleider an die Caritas

Im Zuge der österreichweiten BILLA Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative haben dieses Jahr Mitarbeiter zahlreicher BILLA Filialen im Raum Wien und Niederösterreich ihre Kleiderschränke gesichtet und Altkleider an die Caritas gespendet. Mit dem tollen Ergebnis werden die Sachspendenlager der Caritas in Wien unterstützt. Wiener Neudorf, Österreich, 2015-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seit Jahren setzt BILLA im Sinne der…

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The Co-operative Group: NOMA’s new public area named after the pioneer James Sadler

MANCHESTER, England, 2015-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new public realm at the heart of the NOMA neighbourhood has been named Sadler’s Yard, inspired by the pioneer James Sadler, who made the first manned balloon flight in Manchester in March 1785. The new name arrives following an open forum for Manchester residents to suggest a name…

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Dixons Carphone Q1 2015/16, 13 weeks ended 1 August 2015: Group like-for-like revenues up 8%

Group like-for-like revenues up 8% Continued momentum in the UK and Ireland, with like-for-like revenues up 10% Good performance in the Nordics with like-for-like revenues up 4% Flat like-for-like revenues in Southern Europe with improving trading in Spain and growth in Greece despite challenging markets CWS announces an agreement with Sprint Corporation to open and…

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Staples study: one third of millennials report the higher salary as the biggest contributor to their loyalty

Index Uncovers Five Nontraditional Ways to Attract and Retain Millennial Employees FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2015-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Contrary to popular belief, millennials are as motivated by salary as their older cohorts, according to the StaplesAdvantage Workplace Index, a recent study of office workers in the U.S. and Canada, conducted by the business-to-business division of Staples.…

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SPAR International shortlisted for the Retailer of the Year Award at the World Retail Congress (WRC) in Rome

AMSTERDAM, 2015-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR International, the world’s largest voluntary retail chain, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Retailer of the Year Award at the World Retail Congress (WRC) taking place in Rome. The award recognises companies the grand jury believe to be best in class in a number of key areas…

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Sheetz to hold job fair on September 10, 2015 at NCWorks Career Center-Catawba, Newton, NC

ALTOONA, Pa., 2015-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz is inviting potential employees to participate in a job fair, which will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at NCWorks Career Center-Catawba, located at 3301 Hwy 70, Newton, NC 28658. Sheetz will be hiring salespeople to staff the company's three…

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Weis Markets joins Great American Milk Drive during Hunger Action Month™ in September as part of its 8th annual Fight Hunger campaign

The Great American Milk Drive helps fight hunger by providing milk, complete with high-quality protein, to families in need during Hunger Action MonthTM SUNBURY, PA, 2015-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — That gallon of milk you consider a staple in your refrigerator is missing in Mid-Atlantic area food banks, and local children in need are missing…

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Schnuck Markets: recall on one lot of Schnucks Authentic Flour Tortillas

Product may contain metal fragments St. Louis, Missouri, 2015-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Schnuck Markets has issued a recall on one lot of Schnucks Authentic Flour Tortillas because the product may contain metal fragments. Schnucks became aware of the issue after a customer returned the product to a store; however, to date, there have been…

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Kohl’s Department Stores: LC Lauren Conrad Runway Collection will debut at 7 p.m. ET tonight

Shoppable livestream on LCRunway.com offers all-access pass to fashion show starting at 7 p.m. ET MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., 2015-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) announced the LC Lauren Conrad Runway Collection will debut at 7 p.m. ET tonight. A shoppable livestream at LCRunway.com will give viewers across the country their own New…

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McDonald’s will fully transition to cage-free eggs for its nearly 16,000 restaurants in US and Canada

McDonald's USA and Canada to Source 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs Within 10 Years OAK BROOK, IL, 2015-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — To meet consumers' changing expectations and preferences, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) today announced that it will fully transition to cage-free eggs for its nearly 16,000 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada over the next 10 years. "Our…

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Save Mart CARES Foundation donates $5,000 to Sacramento Children’s Museum

Rancho Cordova, CA, 2015-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Save Mart CARES Foundation is pleased to announce a donation of $5,000 to the Sacramento Children's Museum. The grant will support "Leo's Market Brought To You by Save Mart Supermarkets," a new exhibit inside the museum built to look like a mini Save Mart store. Kids will be…

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Save Mart Supermarkets: Kraft Singles and Kraft Deli Deluxe Recall

Modesto, CA, 2015-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Product Recall Extension: Kraft Singles The following Kraft product is being voluntarily recalled due to potential choking hazard: Item Description     Pack Size     Best By Date      UPC Code 1 LB Kraft Singles (24 individually wrapped singles) 1 lb pkg January 24, 2016 S54 through February 16, 2016 S54ANDJanuary 24, 2016 S55 through February 16, 2016 S55 0 2100061526 1 3…

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CVS Health study evaluates the impact of narrow pharmacy networks on medication adherence

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) Research Institute study published today in JAMA Internal Medicine is the first to evaluate the impact of narrow pharmacy networks on medication adherence. The analysis showed that this approach, which incentivizes plan members to use specific in-network pharmacies, is associated with improved medication…

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SSP won five year £23 million valued deal to operate three outlets at Brisbane Airport

LONDON, 2015-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has won a five year deal valued at approximately £23 million (50 million AUD) to operate three outlets at Brisbane Airport’s Domestic Terminal. The outlets include locally popular pan-Asian eatery Chop Chop Chang’s, leading American burger brand Carl’s…

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TravelPharm is the winner of Auckland Airport’s 2015 Retailer of the Year Award

Auckland Airport announced overnight that TravelPharm is the winner of its 2015 Retailer of the Year Award.  Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Richard Barker, Auckland Airport’s general manager - retail and commercial, says, “Auckland Airport is committed to providing passengers with a shopping experience that represents the very best of New Zealand…

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METRO GROUP launches its official flagship store exclusively on Alibaba Group’s Tmall Global platform

The two companies establish strategic partnership to expand their e-commerce endeavors  in China METRO GROUP opens cross-border e-shop on Alibaba Group’s Tmall Global platform offering German goods to Chinese consumers METRO GROUP and Alibaba Group to explore further collaboration opportunities in sourcing, supply chain and big data Düsseldorf, Germany, 2015-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — METRO…

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Starbucks and the Seattle Seahawks to offer a limited-edition gift card

SEATTLE, 2015-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ —  For the third season, Starbucks and the Seattle Seahawks are teaming up to offer a limited-edition gift card. This year’s design features the sleek outline of the Seahawks logo on a navy blue card, accented by the familiar number 12 and Starbucks siren on a neon green background that…

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