NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM), North America’s largest owner and operator of neighborhood and community shopping centers, today announced transactions totaling a gross amount of $999.0 million in the fourth quarter and $3.1 billion for the full year 2014. Highlights for the fourth quarter include the sale of…
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LONDON, 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published the seventh issue of its internationally recognised BRC Global Standard for Food Safety on 7 January 2015, and audits against Issue 7 will begin in July 2015.
The BRC Global Standards are internationally recognised as the market leaders setting the benchmark for good manufacturing practices…
Arlington, VA, 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — In letters sent to Congress today, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) expressed the industry's support for the bi-partisan Save American Workers Act and the Forty Hours Is Full Time Act. Both the House bill, introduced by Representatives Todd Young (R-IN) and -Dan Lipinski (D-IL), and the Senate…
NRF Key Votes Bipartisan Bill that Restores the Traditional 40-Hour Workweek
WASHINGTON, 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today expressed its strong support for H.R. 30, the Save American Workers Act, a bill that would restore the traditional 40-hour workweek standard for health benefits under the Affordable Care Act. NRF sent a letter…
‘Very good Christmas in Food, difficult quarter in GM’
LONDON, 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer made good progress in three of its four key priorities for the year:
1) Food growth
Great quarter with strong outperformance of the market: sales +2.8%; +0.1% LFL
Record sales, +17% in the key Christmas week
New stores performing well…
SEATTLE, 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — César Rivadeneyra’s first memory of coffee begins like many young people who are discovering the beverage for the first time – a quick cup to get going in the morning or while studying for finals with friends.
“I used to think it was too bitter,” he said, recalling his…
SEATTLE, 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2015 financial results after the market close on Thursday, January 22, 2015, with a conference call to follow at 2:00 p.m. PT.
The conference call will be webcast and can be accessed on the company’s website: http://investor.starbucks.com. A replay…
The new store marks a company milestone
New Walmart Neighborhood Market located at East Sunshine Street and Blackman Road
Up to 95 jobs created by Springfield Walmart Neighborhood Market
Store open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week
Local Facebook page: www.facebook.com/walmart3228
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 500th Walmart Neighborhood Market…
Participating Schools to Host Food Drives for Local Food Banks, Pantries or Soup Kitchens and submit creative displays to win prizes
Purchase, NY & Quincy, MA, 2015-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — To help provide hunger relief to those in need, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC is kicking-off the New Year with the launch of its…
Together in Education Program gives more than $21.5 Million since 1998
Matthews, NC, 2015-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter announced today that it is donating $270,926.70 to schools this month through Together in Education (TIE), Harris Teeter’s fundraising program for schools in its communities. Since 1998, TIE has donated more than $21.5 million to…
NRF Key Votes Bipartisan Bill that Restores the Traditional 40-Hour Workweek
WASHINGTON, 2015-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today expressed its strong support for H.R. 30, the Save American Workers Act, a bill that would restore the traditional 40-hour workweek standard for health benefits under the Affordable Care Act. NRF sent a letter to…
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to Supervise ILWU-PMA Talks; Federal Mediation Long-Sought by NRF
WASHINGTON, 2015-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from Vice President of Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold on the news that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association have agreed to federal mediation…
LONDON, 2015-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overall shop prices reported deflation for the twentieth consecutive month, decelerating to 1.7% in December, after reporting deflation of 1.9% in November.
Food reported annual inflation of 0.1% in December after reporting deflation of 0.2% in November.
On a 12 month average basis, the Shop Price Index reported deflation of…
LONDON, 2015-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Good sales performance in a tough market.
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Total Retail sales for third quarter down 0.4 per cent (excl fuel), down 2.5 per cent (inc fuel)
Like-for-like Retail sales for third quarter down 1.7 per cent (excl fuel), down 3.9 per cent (inc…
LONDON, 2015-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s Q3 CSR update: Continued progress against our 20x20 Sustainability Plan across all five values
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Celebrated 20 years of partnership with The Royal British Legion and ran our biggest ever campaign in support of the Poppy Appeal
Reformulated our own-brand…
PARIS, 2015-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Voice, the smash hit talent show* that has discovered artists such as Kendji Girac, Luc Arbogast and Fréro Delavega, no longer needs any introduction. For the third consecutive year, Klépierre and TF1 have renewed their partnership for The Voice Big Red Chair Tour, bringing a breath of fresh air and…
Latest version of Wincor Nixdorf’s TP.net 5.5 retail application software suite to be unveiled at NRF in New York
Paderborn, Germany, 2015-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf, a global leader in advanced retail and banking IT solutions, today highlighted how its unique combination of hardware, software, and professional services help retailers deliver a seamless omnichannel shopping…
CANTON, MA, 2015-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is seeking entrepreneurs in the Toronto area who would like the exclusive scoop on how to own their very own Baskin-Robbins franchise. The brand is currently seeking qualified candidates who are interested in owning and operating an existing ice…
Franchise agreement with Mexican subsidiary of Sizzling Platter, LLC calls for the development
of More than 100 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in Mexico over the coming years
CANTON, Mass., 2015-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, one of the world’s leading coffee and baked goods chains, today announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with the…
Ways And Means Veteran Brings Nearly 20 Years Of Public Policy Experience To RILA
Arlington , VA, 2015-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced today that Jennifer Safavian has joined the association as Executive Vice President for Government Affairs. As RILA's top lobbyist, Safavian will oversee RILA's federal and state advocacy,…
Development over 90% Leased Prior to Construction Start
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., 2015-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) and Stirling Properties announced today a joint venture to develop Ambassador Town Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. The approximately 58-acre site is located at the corner of Ambassador Caffery Parkway and Kaliste Saloom Road. The retail…
Cheshunt, England, 2015-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Almost two-thirds of people do not know how many calories the average person needs to maintain a healthy weight, according to new research commissioned by Diabetes UK, The British Heart Foundation and Tesco.
The YouGov survey of 2,025 people, commissioned to mark the launch of a new partnership between…
Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2015-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the north of the country, a store with a sales area of more than 6600 m² opened to the public. The Dalian Huanan Carrefour store shares a car park with space for 600 vehicles. 29 checkouts are available to customers.
The second store opened with a sales area…
WASHINGTON, 2015-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — The NRF Foundation, the non-profit arm of the National Retail Federation, is pleased to announce the individuals who have been named to The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future. The 25 individuals selected, ranging from a United States Senator to a teenage fashion designer, represent power players, disruptors, givers,…
SEATTLE, 2015-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — “I’ve never won anything,” said Jim, a California firefighter for 27 years. “I got the email that said ‘congratulations’ and I’ve been on cloud nine ever since.”
Jim and Steven, a postal worker from Texas, are the latest winners of Starbucks For Life, and this weekend is the final…
SEATTLE, 2015-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — In celebration of National Hot Tea month, Starbucks invites customers to explore and enjoy a new tea ritual with new Teavana® hot teas. For the first time, the vibrant flavors of Teavana teas will be available beginning on January 6 for brewed to order hot teas at participating…
Cheshunt, England, 2015-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — From today there will be no sweets and chocolates on the checkout at any Tesco in the UK.
Tesco removed sweets and chocolates from the checkouts at larger stores in 1994, but for the first time they will be removed from checkouts at all stores, including Tesco Metro…
Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2015-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starting on 1 January, Carrefour will be launching a new communications campaign featuring its customers in vox pops filmed throughout France. This gallery – with the spotlight turned towards Carrefour customers – will showcase the various solutions that the retailer provides to help people get the most out…
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-12-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Well-known Dutch actor Harry Piekema, who plays the key role in our TV commercials as the Supermarket Manager Mr. Van Dalen, is leaving Albert Heijn after ten years because Harry wishes to focus on other acting and directing opportunities. Harry has meant a lot to our customers and…
SEATTLE, 2014-12-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — “What is the role and responsibility of a public company?”
Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman, president and ceo, posed that question early in the year during the company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders. In the months that followed, Schultz and Starbucks partners (employees) have answered the question by demonstrating what it…