Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Sep-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Eat My Lunch today announced a new partnership with Foodstuffs North Island Limited. The collaboration aims to enable Eat My Lunch to feed more Kiwi kids with support from the 100% New Zealand owned supermarket chain community reach and distribution channels.
Foodstuffs North Island joins Eat My…
Management
Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Sep-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chris Quin, CEO of Foodstuffs North Island, shares his perspective on a new strategic partnership with Eat My Lunch.
In New Zealand today, like many 1st world countries we still have a problem, not every child goes to school with a healthy lunch to power their day…
MANCHESTER, UK, 2017-Sep-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colleagues at the Co-op put their best foot forward for charity with a fundraising walk to raise money for a children’s hospice.
A donation of more than £1,100 was raised for Francis House, in Didsbury, after colleagues walked eleven miles to fundraise at stores across the area – the money…
PITTSBURGH , 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced it will host a job fair on Wednesday, September 13 , from 1-6 p.m. , to fill more than 200 new full-time positions at its Pittsburgh and Monroeville customer support inbound call centers.
"CVS Health is actively adding to its workforce to support increased demand from our…
SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) today announced its participation in the following investor conference in the month of September.
On Wednesday, September 13, Sam Shrauger, SVP Digital Products, will present at the Deutsche Bank 2017 Technology Conference in Las Vegas. The discussion will begin at 11:40 a.m. Pacific Time and last for approximately 35 minutes.
Listen-only audio webcast and replay…
Cash Carry Smart Foodservice (PRNewsfoto/Cash&Carry Smart Foodservice)
PORTLAND, Ore. , 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cash&Carry Smart Foodservice, a warehouse-format store that has catered to the foodservice industry for more than 60 years, has set the week of September 11-17 for their annual fundraising program.
Since starting the program in 2012, Cash&Carry stores have raised over $800,000 for food…
Keasbey, NJ, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baseball fans are once again invited to bring a non-perishable food donation to the ShopRite Partners In Caring annual food drive at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, Sept. 17. The family-friendly game day event will include FREE food samples, giveaways and visits from the Phillie Phanatic and…
Boca Raton, Fla., 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of office supplies, business products and services delivered through an omnichannel platform, today announced it is collaborating with Elementum to fortify its omnichannel operations, providing the company the ability to deliver products and services at unparalleled velocity and scale across all…
SPAR Norway extends sponsorship of national cross-country ski team
NOWAY, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Norway is committed to engaging with the local communities it serves and has for many years been involved in the sponsorship of local and national sports teams such as the Norwegian cross-country ski team.
This SPAR Partner has been a sponsor…
Help the victims of Hurricane Harvey (PRNewsfoto/Sheetz, Inc.)
ALTOONA, Pa. , 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz, one of America's fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience retailers for 65 years, today announced its commitment to match in-store donations to Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts, up to $50,000 . Sheetz's 560 stores across Pennsylvania , North Carolina , Maryland , Ohio , Virginia…
Weymouth, UK, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of New Look Retail Group Ltd (the "Company" or "New Look") today announces that Anders Kristiansen has stood down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after almost five years.
Danny Barrasso, Managing Director UK & ROI, has been appointed as Interim CEO with immediate effect.
The Board has launched…
Solna, Sweden, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales in the Swedish ICA stores increased by 3.4% in August 2017 compared with the corresponding month last year. Sales in like-for-like stores increased by 2.6%.
August 2017
January –August 2017
Store sales
excl. VAT
Mkr
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Change like-for-like
Mkr
Change all stores
Change like-for-like
Maxi ICA Stormarknad
2,952
3.7%
3.6%
22,884
2.5%
2.5%
ICA Kvantum
2,363
3.7%
1.4%
18,362
3.7%
1.7%
ICA Supermarket
3,011
3.0%
2.5%
23,115
2.3%
1.8%
ICA Nära
1,529
2.7%
2.8%
11,473
1.8%
1.9%
Total
9,856
3.4%
2.6%
75,834
2.6%
2.0%
In August 2017, sales in the Swedish ICA…
TORONTO, Canada, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust(“RioCan”) (TSX:REI.UN) is pleased to provide an update on the development of its landmark, mixed-use, transit oriented project at the northeast corner of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue, also known as ePlace. The development is located in the heart of midtown Toronto at the intersection of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue, directly…
Motor Fuel Group appoints Michael O’Loughlin as managing director, acquisitions & business development
Hertfordshire, England, 2017-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Top 50 Indies forecourt operator, Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael O’Loughlin as its new managing director, acquisitions & business development.
In 1997 Michael joined Petrogas as a licensee of their…
Dunkin’ Donuts to develop six new restaurants including multi-brand locations with Baskin-Robbins in Georgia with new franchisees
NEW FRANCHISEES QSR GROUP, LLC AND GUZARATTI, LLC HELP EXPAND LEADING COFFEE AND BAKERY BRAND THROUGHOUT GEORGIA
CANTON, MA, 2017-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today a signing of…
Dunkin’ Donuts names Tony Weisman as U.S. Chief Marketing Officer
Tony Weisman brings nearly three decades of brand marketing experience to the company
CANTON, MA, 2017-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts today announced the appointment of marketing veteran Tony Weisman, 57, to the position of U.S. Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Weisman, formerly the North American CEO…
CINCINNATI, OH, 2017-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Dallas division associates working at Kroger stores in Dallas/Ft. Worth and surrounding area have ratified a new labor agreement with UFCW Local 1000.
"We are pleased to reach an agreement that is good for our associates. This new contract provides good pay increases, affordable health care…
CINCINNATI, 2017-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced the retirement of Michigan division President Jayne Homco, and the promotion of Scott Hays to succeed her. Mr. Hays currently serves as vice president of operations for the company's Fry's division.
Jayne Homco to Retire after 42 Years of Service
Jayne Homco will retire…
STOCKMANN plc, Other information disclosed according to the rules of the Exchange 7.9.2017 at 9:00 EET
Helsinki, Finland, 2017-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — According to the decision of Stockmann's Annual General Meeting, the Nomination Board consists of representatives of the four shareholders holding largest voting power, as registered in Stockmann's shareholder register as of 1 September…
DUBAI, UAE, 2017-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — SOUQ.com today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Wing.ae, a marketplace for merchants and couriers in the UAE, providing innovative mobile and web-based user-friendly delivery solutions for businesses and individual consumers. SOUQ.com previously invested in Wing.ae and will be acquiring 100% of the…
Wroclaw, Poland, 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — AmRest Holdings SE („AmRest”) (WSE: EAT), the largest publicly listed restaurant operator in Central Europe, announced an opening of the first Pizza Hut restaurant in the Czech Republic. As a result, the Company expanded its operation in the market, where was already present with KFC, Starbucks and Burger…
Macy’s continues to enhance omnichannel experience for customers by expanding same-day delivery to 15 additional markets, serviced by Deliv
CINCINNATI, 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced the expansion of its same-day delivery of products purchased online at macys.com, bloomingdales.com and both brands’ mobile apps. Starting this fall, Macy's will offer same-day delivery to…
LONDON, 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis will expand a trial of a brand new home improvement and maintenance service across Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Gloucester and Taunton from 12 September. The initiative, called 'Home Solutions from John Lewis', which has already been trialled in Milton Keynes, enables customers to book plumbers, electricians,…
Houston, TX , 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the impact of Hurricane Harvey has unfolded, we have been saddened by its impact on our co-workers and neighbors. But we’ve also been touched by the heroic acts and the community spirit of those involved in the rescue and recovery efforts. As a member of…
WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Larry Merlo, president and chief executive officer, and Dave Denton, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will be speaking to investors at the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference on September 12, 2017, at approximately 8:00 a.m. ET.
An audio webcast…
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today announced its participation in the Goldman Sachs 24th Annual Global Retailing Conference on September 7, 2017. Greg Sandfort, Chief Executive Officer, Kurt Barton, Chief Financial Officer, and Christine Skold, Vice President, Investor…
Nearly All Houston-Area Locations Resume Operations
New Hyde Park, NY, 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM) today announced that nearly all the company’s 17 Houston-area assets have restarted operations, including the recently opened Grand Parkway Marketplace development.
The company also announced that it has pledged to match its employees’ donations to the…
SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Art Peck and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Teri List-Stoll will address investors at the Goldman Sachs 24th Annual Global Retailing Conference on September 6, 2017 in New York City.
A live webcast of the presentation…
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.625 per share of common stock. The common dividend is payable Sept. 29, 2017, to shareholders of record on Sept. 15, 2017.
The Board of Directors also declared quarterly dividends of $0.40625 on its 6.5% Series J Cumulative…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) announced details for the release of its results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2017.
CBL plans to issue its earnings release for the third quarter after the market closes on Thursday, November 2, 2017, and will host a conference call on Friday, November…