Kimco KEYS encourages entrepreneurs in the Northeast to unlock success
NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2015-8-26— /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE: KIM) is pleased to announce that it has expanded its highly regarded Kimco Entrepreneurs Year Start (KEYS) program into Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. KEYS is…
Management
Specialty retail program to be integrated into highly attended Western Conference in San Diego on Sept. 17
NEW YORK, 2015-8-26— /EPR Retail News/ — The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has integrated SPREE Meetup, a dynamic program dedicated to the cart, kiosk and specialty retail industry, into its annual Western Conference, providing regional specialty retailers and…
ROCHESTER, NY, 2015-8-26— /EPR Retail News/ — The J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Pharmacy StudySM was released yesterday, with Wegmans Pharmacy ranking highest among supermarket pharmacies with an overall satisfaction score of 887.
The study, now in its ninth year, measures customer satisfaction among all categories of ‘brick and mortar’ pharmacies, including chain drug stores, mass merchants, and…
Minneapolis, 2015-8-26— /EPR Retail News/ — Sonia Kashuk, breast cancer survivor and beauty entrepreneur, and Target® Corp (NYSE:TGT) have partnered with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) for the ninth straight year offering an exclusive brush set to raise money in support of the fight against breast cancer.
Sonia Kashuk’s Proudly Pink Five-Piece Purse Brush Set…
Krasnodar, RUSSIA, 2015-8-26— /EPR Retail News/ — PJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest food retailer (the “Company”; MOEX and LSE: MGNT) announces its reviewed 1H 2015 results prepared in accordance with IFRS.
During 1H 2015 the Company added (net) 1,017 stores (546 convenience stores, 11 hypermarkets, 13 “Magnit Family” stores and 447 drogerie stores) and increased its selling space…
Domestic Segment Revenue Increased 3.9%
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations Increased 17% to $0.49
GAAP Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations Increased 18% to $0.46
MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-8-26— /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced results for the second quarter (“Q2 FY16”) ended August 1, 2015 as compared to the second…
Los Angeles, 2015-8-26— /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced two executive leadership appointments:
Daniel Queenan will assume new leadership responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer, CBRE Global Investors, the company’s investment management subsidiary. Mr. Queenan has relocated back to the U.S. after serving as Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific (APAC), for the past…
Retailing and Operation Division
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015-8-26— /EPR Retail News/ — Saudi Automotive Services Company (SASCO) announces completion of signing of the Bank facility agreement (Shariah-compliant) with the National Commercial Bank (NCB) on 25 August 2015 at a value of SR 151,825,000 against signed promissory note.
A part of the above mentioned facility agreement…
PADERBORN, Germany, 2015-8-26— /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf has established a joint venture with Nokas, the leading Scandinavian provider of cash-handling services, in June 2015. The new company, named CROWN (Cash Retail Optimization Wincor Nixdorf Nokas), has its headquarters in Delft, Netherlands, and is owned equally by Wincor Nixdorf and Nokas.
CROWN offers a range…
NEW YORK, NY, 2015-8-26— /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) announced today that Company management will participate in the Goldman Sachs Twenty-Second Annual Global Retailing Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. A live audio webcast of management’s fireside chat will be broadcast online at 11:20 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time.
The live webcast, as well as the…
LONDON, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — In the run up to back to school, parents remember their fondest school memories.
One in two British adults regard their school days as ‘the best days of their lives’
Two thirds (66%) of Brits still have three close friends they met at school
One in four (25%) still has…
Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour announces that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Altarea Cogedim for the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Rue du Commerce.
With more than 5 million unique visitors per month, Rue du Commerce is a major player in the non-food e-commerce market in France and boasts a…
BRAZIL, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour is putting its retail expertise to good use, as well as the skills of its employees, helping with initiatives designed to tackle food waste. These initiatives include making food donations to charities. In 2014, Carrefour stores donated the equivalent of 88 million meals all around the world.
Carrefour is…
Macy’s offers customers a one-day 30 percent discount with a $5 donation to the March of Dimes® or thousands of other participating local charities
MIAMI, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s invites customers to participate in its 10th annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity event on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015. Macy’s “Shop For A Cause” is a…
WINSTON-SALEM, NC, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — The modern shopper expects to be able to shop at any time, from anywhere on any device, and have the experience be seamless.
According to Forrester, 60% of shoppers interact with brands they like across multiple channels. However, Zendesk reports that 87% of shoppers think brands need to put more…
ZURICH, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Per Mitte Jahr löst die Migros drei ihrer Versprechen ein: Sie schafft auf über 2,7 Millionen Quadratmetern Lebensraum für einheimische Tiere und Pflanzen auf ihren Firmenarealen. Zudem hat sie über 170'000 Zuwanderern in Kursen Sprache und Schweizer Kultur vermittelt und dazu beigetragen, die Arbeitsbedingungen von über 75'000 Beschäftigten von…
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) announced today that Lynn Pendergrass joined the company in the new role of President, Hardlines. In this position, she will be responsible for working across the Kenmore, Craftsman & DieHard business unit and its hardlines partners — including Home Appliances, Lawn & Garden,…
ATLANTA, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced it has completed its $1.625 billion acquisition of Interline Brands, Inc., a leading national distributor and direct marketer of broad-line maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products. The agreement to acquire Interline was previously announced on July 22, 2015.
“We’re delighted…
Kroger Family of Stores Hiring 20,000 Employees Nationwide
CINCINNATI, OH, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) family of stores today announced it will hold open interviews nationwide on Tues., Sept. 15, for all veterans and their family members. Nationwide, the company is hiring to fill an estimated 20,000 permanent positions in its…
Per 1. Januar 2015 hat die Coop Vitality AG die Pilger Apotheke an der Missionsstrasse in Basel übernommen. Am Dienstag, 1. September 2015 wird die Pilger Apotheke in eine Coop Vitality Apotheke umgewandelt. Zur Feier wird vom Donnerstag, 3. bis Samstag, 5. September 2015 ein Rabatt von 10 Prozent auf das gesamte Sortiment* gewährt.
BASEL, 2015-8-25—…
Report released by ARC from Applause names Overstock.com as one of the best-rated retail mobile apps
SALT LAKE CITY, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — A report released by ARC from Applause named Overstock.com, Inc.(NASDAQ:OSTK) as one of the best-rated retail mobile apps available on the market today. According to the report, "ideal retail experiences were born from customer-obsessed teams who understand what mobile users value."
"Overstock has long taken a customer-centric, mobile-first…
Online Shopping Offers In-store Shopping Experience with Online Convenience
Sunbury, PA, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets today announced that online shopping with in-store pick-up is now available at the Bellefonte store located at 170 Buckaroo Lane.
Weis Online Shopping allows customers to conveniently order groceries online and either pay through a secure PayPal system or at…
LONDON, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Today (21st August), Currys PC World announces baking star Luis Troyano as a new ambassador. As part of his activity with the retailer to promote their range of small kitchen appliances and cookware, Luis will be creating three stunning dessert recipes, designed to inspire the nation to get into…
DALLAS, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc. today announced that it has closed on the acquisition of approximately 180 Tedeschi Food Shops (headquarters in Rockland, Mass.). This transaction adds to 7‑Eleven’s existing 150 7‑Eleven® stores in the greater Boston and southern New Hampshire area.
7‑Eleven has made job offers to employees working at the stores and most…
Conversion to the SPAR Brand is proceeding as planned
Customers delighted with the strong fresh offer and high quality service, cornerstones of SPAR.
Investment by PT. Ramayana into staff training is evident with improved focus on customer needs, merchandising techniques and shopping environment.
INDONESIA, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Bogor Baru, Bogor Province, opened…
Kyle Watkins Joins SPAR Group as Vice President Business Development
SPAR Positions Itself For Growth Against Key Industry Trends
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Group, Inc., a leading global supplier of merchandising and other retail services, today announced that Kyle Watkins has joined the company in the role of VP Business Development…
The slogan this year is “We heart Bandana Day!”
Cape Town, South Africa, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Take a stand and show you care about people with serious blood disorders like leukaemia. Buy and wear your bandana on 12thOctober and contribute towards saving a life.
The campaign is fun, hip and happening and involves Ambassadors of Hope…
Latham, N.Y., 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — The Cooking School @ Market Bistro will offer a selection of classes that range from simple cooking skills to more advanced recipes. Recipes consist of ethnic dishes, homemade classics and more. The registration fee for each class ranges from $25 to $55 per student.
Tuesday, September 1; 6 to 9…
Belk Stockholders to Receive $68.00 per share in cash
Tim Belk to remain CEO
Company headquarters to stay in Charlotte, N.C.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Belk, Inc., the nation's largest family owned and operated fashion department store company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby investment funds…
Over $351,605 raised in just one month – enough to provide over 3 million meals
Conshohocken, PA, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA US thanks its customers for their generous contributions to the IKEA in-store program ‘Feeding the Future’, a campaign that supports Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization. The campaign which ran June…