LONDON, 2015-5-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first two Argos digital stores are opening today (Wednesday 27th May) in Sainsbury’s supermarkets in North Cheam in Surrey and Nantwich in Cheshire, bringing extra choice and convenience to customers in the local communities.
This follows the announcement in January about the retailers teaming up to open…
Management
Coffee is at the core of everything Starbucks does.
SEATTLE, 2015-5-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — From sourcing and roasting to crafting and innovating, Starbucks partners (employees) are passionate about brewing and handcrafting the world’s best coffee beverages. Starbucks baristas in China and Japan recently celebrated coffee artistry through competitions in pour-over brewing and latte art.
The Starbucks…
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015-5-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Saudi Automotive Services Co. (SASCO) announces completion of signing Bank facility agreement (Shariah-compliant) with the Saudi British Bank (SABB) on May 25, 2015. To be utilized till 31/01/2016.The facility agreement amounting to SR 150 million, including SR 100 million as a long-term loan and SR…
The Co-operative been voted the UK’s favourite convenience store by shoppers.
MANCHESTER, 2015-5-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The CTP (Convenience Tracking Programme) awards 2015* quizzed 20,000 convenience store shoppers and 2,000 store staff and managers, and the Co-op beat off competition from the likes of Marks & Spencer, Little Waitrose and Sainsbury’s to scoop “Overall…
Arlington , VA, 2015-5-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement in response to the passage of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) in the United States Senate.
"Retailers applaud the Senate for passing this important trade legislation that will pave the way to reduced trade barriers for American businesses and save…
CAMP HILL, PA, 2015-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that Mike Podgurski, Rite Aid's vice president of pharmacy services, has been named the 2015 Honorary President by the National Association of the Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).
The honor is awarded each year to an individual in recognition of their commitment…
Addition of specialty pharmacy capability to enhance Meijer customer offerings
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Aureus Health Services, a national specialty pharmacy and health services company based in Pittsburgh, Pa. and a portfolio company of BelHealth Investment Partners, to enhance its customer…
HAGGEN DONATING 1 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS AS PART OF NEW STORE OPENINGS IN CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA AND NEVADA
Haggen Continues Tradition of Giving Back In Partnership with Feeding America To Support Communities Surrounding 100 New Pacific Southwest Stores
Irvine, Calif., 2015-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Continuing a long history of giving back to the…
LORTON, VA, 2015-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets will deliver a truckload of 15,877 pounds of nonperishable food to the Capital Area Food Bank, the region’s largest hunger relief organization, on Thursday, May 28 at 12 PM. The delivery will take place at the CAFB’s Northern Virginia location (6833 Hill Park Drive, Lorton, VA…
Iconic Soft Pretzel Franchise Introduces New Cheddar Stuffed Pretzel Nuggets
LANCASTER, Pa., 2015-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, announced today the arrival of a new, limited-time only menu item to join its wide array of freshly-baked pretzel products. Available nationwide beginning May 18, Cheddar Stuffed Pretzel Nuggets offer…
Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — A ground-breaking training scheme is returning for its third consecutive year to offer young people a once in a lifetime opportunity to kick start a career in gardening.
The Garden Academy was set up in 2013 between Homebase and multiple award-winning garden designer Adam Frost to help raise…
LONDON, 2015-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s today announces that, from Halloween 2015, all children’s dress-up outfits will be tested to the British nightwear flammability safety standard, the toughest standard that currently exists.
Current regulation requires dress-up to be tested to European toy standards1
From Halloween 2015, all children’s dress-up sold by Sainsbury’s will also…
TAIWAN, 2015-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — On May 8th 2015 , Carrefour Taiwan opened 73rd store : Xi Ke store in Hsi Chih science park. Xi Ke store is a store with 1 level, in total 6864m2 sales area. The building is co-constructed with Taiwan Railway Xi Ke station which have 70 thousand commuters…
SEATTLE, 2015-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — “Everyone told me when you leave the military you’ll never find the camaraderie you have now,” said Mike Campbell, a U.S. Navy veteran. “I actually found it on day one working at Starbucks.”
Campbell is one of 3,700 partners (employees) with a military affiliation who have joined Starbucks since…
Online portal www.handel-erklaert.de provides learning materials for secondary and vocational schools
Ad-free, educationally refined teaching materials on key aspects of trade
Offering underscores industries importance as a key economic sector with more than 33 million employees across Europe
Düsseldorf, Germany, 2015-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — METRO GROUP, the German Retail Federation HDE and the Federation of…
190,000-square-foot stores in Rockford and Machesney Park feature fresh produce delivered daily and pharmacy services promoting family health
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-5-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer has opened two new supercenters in Northern Illinois, Co-Chairman Hank Meijer announced today. The 190,000-square-foot stores in Rockford and Machesney Park together have created more than 500 new jobs…
Garrett Biss and Charles Griffith Honored with Prestigious Scholarships
NEW YORK, 2015-5-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its mission to encourage the continuing education of retail real estate professionals, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Foundation has presented the Charles Grossman Graduate Scholarships to Garrett Biss and Charles Griffith, honoring their onset dedication…
ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-5-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — One in four Americans (27%) say that they will take more time on vacation trips this summer, and 86% of these vacationers say that they will travel by car, according to new consumer survey results released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS).
Affordability is the top reason for…
New 500,000 square foot, LEED-certified facility opens to better serve customers throughout New England
Seabrook, N.H., 2015-5-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods is bringing a whole new level of convenience and value to New England area chefs and restaurateurs as it opens its newest distribution center in Seabrook, N.H.
“The new efficient and modern facility allows us…
Tickets Available for $16.99 Adults / $4.99 Kids 12 & Under; Discounted Prices for IKEA FAMILY* Members ($12.99 Adults / $2.99 Kids 12 & Under)
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 2015-5-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA is hosting its annual Midsummer Smörgåsbord event in the restaurants of all IKEA U.S. stores on Friday, June 12. “Midsommar” (midsummer) marks the longest…
ST. LOUIS, MO, 2015-5-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it has begun the coworker recruitment process for its future St. Louis store, opening Fall 2015 along Interstate 64 at the intersection of Vandeventer and Forest Park Avenues in the Cortex Innovation District. Candidates interested in working at the…
Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-5-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Homebase Urban Retreat Garden has been awarded a Gold Medal at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
The garden, designed by award-winning garden designer Adam Frost, is an urban community garden inspired by the Bauhaus movement. It is one of only seven gardens to be awarded a Gold…
Campaign’s exclusive retailer hits $7million and offers additional ways for customers to contribute before Red Nose Day on May 21and the NBC televised fundraising event
DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-5-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — With tremendous support from customers across the country, Walgreens has exceeded its goal of raising $5 million through red nose and vendor partner…
Partnership Connects Starbucks 7,000 U.S. Company-Owned Stores, 10M-Member My Starbucks Rewards Loyalty Program and Spotify’s 60M Users to Create First-of-Its-Kind Music Ecosystem
MSR Members and Spotify Users to Earn "Stars as Currency" for Subscribing to Spotify Premium
Popular Starbucks Music Made Available for Everyone on Spotify
SEATTLE, 2015-5-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Company…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-5-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — A little more than two years after announcing it was considering expansion into Wisconsin, Meijer has confirmed the opening date for its first two supercenters. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer will open its Grafton and Kenosha stores on Tues., June 23, Co-Chairman Hank Meijer said.
"We're extremely eager to…
Coalition Loyalty Program Brings Additional Benefits to wellness+ Members
Camp Hill, Pa., 2015-5-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) has launched a new integrated marketing campaign in support of wellness+ with Plenti. As a part of Plenti, the nation's first coalition loyalty program, Rite Aid now offers its nearly 25 million active wellness+…
Denizbank invests in Wincor Nixdorf's cash recycling systems
PADERBORN, Germany, 2015-5-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Turkey-based Denizbank is offering more and more customer-friendly services through its network of automated teller machines. The new cash recycling systems made by Wincor Nixdorf even enable customers, including those who do not regularly bank at Denizbank, to exchange…
A+ School Rewards Support School Programs and Enrichment Activities
Landover, Md., 2015-5-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Giant Food of Landover, Md. announced today a $2 million donation to 1,968 public and private schools in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Delaware as a result of its 2014-2015 A+ School Rewards program. Through the A+ School Rewards program,…
BOSTON, 2015-5-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc. announced today that it has agreed to acquire Tedeschi Food Shops, Inc.’s approximately 182 convenience stores in the greater Boston, Massachusetts area and in New Hampshire. The transaction is anticipated to close in mid 2015, subject to standard closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Terms of the deal…
$1 from each patriotic service sale will benefit Canine Companions for Independence Wounded Veterans Initiative
PHOENIX, 2015-5-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the second year, PetSmart has launched a new line of services aimed at honoring the service and sacrifice made by the nation’s men and women in the military. Through July 5, 2015, $1 from Top…