MANCHESTER, England, 2017-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op is investing £2.2 million in the region by opening brand new stores in Chelmsford, Walthamstow and Hornchurch, which together will create 50 jobs for local people.
Chelmsford’s new store, situated on New Street, is set to open its doors on Thursday 31 August, whilst Walthamstow’s Co-op on Blackhorse Lane will…
Management
PHOENIX, AZ, 2017-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart, Inc. (the “Company”) plans to make its second quarter fiscal 2017 results available on the Company’s secure website on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. The Company will also hold an investor conference call to review its results for the second quarter fiscal 2017 on Thursday, September 7,…
TORONTO & NEW YORK, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — HBC (TSX: HBC) is scheduled to announce full financial results for the quarter ended July 29, 2017 after the close of the financial markets on September 5, 2017. Senior management will discuss financial results and other matters during a conference call on September 6, 2017 at 8:30 AM EST.
The conference call will be…
ESAF 2019 ZUG: MIGROS IST KÖNIGSPARTNERIN
Zürich, Switzerland, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —Tradition, Brauchtum, Respekt und Fairness: Dies sind Werte, die dem Schwingsport und der Migros gleichermassen am Herzen liegen. Deshalb unterstützt die Migros das Eidgenössische Schwing- und Älplerfest (ESAF) 2019 in Zug. Zudem wird die Migros sich weiterhin auch bei regionalen Schwingfesten und der…
Carrefour Belgium brings its convenience stores in Brussels metro and train stations
Belgium, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — To forge ever closer relationships with its customers, Carrefour Belgium has expanded its convenience store network with the opening of two new Carrefour Express stores. They will allow the Group to provide a tailored offering combining shopping practicality…
MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today (Aug. 23, 2017) reported net earnings of $1.4 billion and diluted earnings per share of $1.68 for the quarter ended August 4, 2017, compared to net earnings of $1.2 billion and diluted earnings per share of $1.31 in the second quarter of 2016.
The second quarter results included a $96 million gain from the…
National Training Competition Gets One Step Closer to Determining the Best Crew in the Country
OKLAHOMA CITY, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the last nine months, SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) has put thousands of drive-in crews from across the country through a series of trainings, quizzes, and challenging team and individual competitions in search of the…
US Foods and Chef Marcus Samuelsson collaborate to bring menu inspiration to restaurant operators
Company Unveils Product Collaboration with Renowned Restaurateur to Bring Menu Inspiration to Independent Restaurants Across the Country
ROSEMONT, Ill., 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods (NYSE: USFD) is pleased to announce a new partnership with award-winning chef and restaurateur, Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Together, US Foods and…
Asda: sales of Ginersoity help fund six placements for disadvantaged young adults across the UK
Social enterprise gin, Ginersoity become the world’s first social enterprise to distill gin
LEEDS, England, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Social enterprise gin, Ginersoity – the world’s first social enterprise gin distilled by Pickerings is celebrating after money raised through sales…
ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, today (August 23, 2017) awarded up to $73,000 in scholarship funding to 16 students pursuing a career in the grocery industry for the 2017-2018 academic year.
“One of the most important missions we have is preparing today’s…
Potje voetballen met Leonne Stentler en test je sport- en foodkennis met Naomi van As en Ellen Hoog
Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ooit al eens willen suppen, kruisboogschieten, boksen of zelfs zweefvliegen? In het weekend van 9 en 10 september organiseren Albert Heijn en NOC*NSF het eerste AH Sportfestijn in het Haagse Zuiderpark. Op het…
Leading parts provider recognizes five brand partners with awards during annual vendor summit
ROANOKE, Va., 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, presented its 2017 Vendor of the Year awards during the company’s annual vendor summit held this…
St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its first hypermarket in Kamensk-Uralsky.
The new store is a Lenta compact format hypermarket located at 48 Suvorova street, Kamensk-Uralsky. The store has a total area of 7,800…
GRAPEVINE, Texas, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop, a global family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, announced today (Aug. 23, 2017) Janet Bareis will join the company as Senior Vice President of Collectibles, a newly created position within the company.
As a member of GameStop’s senior leadership team,…
Tokyo, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten AirMap, Inc. today (AUGUST 23, 2017) announced the launch of its UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) system platform for drone manufacturers and application developers. This marks the first service offering for the Japanese joint venture established in March 2017 by Rakuten, Inc. and AirMap, Inc.
The Rakuten AirMap platform will give…
NEW YORK, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — J.Crew Group, Inc. (the "Company") today (Aug. 23, 2017) announced that Vincent Zanna, previously Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective immediately. He will continue reporting to Michael J. Nicholson, President and Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. Nicholson commented, "I am…
NORTH CANTON, Ohio and PADERBORN, Germany, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) today (Aug. 23, 2017) announced that Ben Gale has been appointed vice president, UK/Ireland. In this role, Gale will be responsible for leading and overseeing Diebold Nixdorf's business operations in the UK and Ireland.
With more than 20 years of experience in the IT sector, Ben has held senior roles…
Company expects to make a voluntary lump sum payment offer to certain former employees who are participants in its U.S. qualified pension plan
DULUTH, Ga., 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE : NCR) today (August 23, 2017) announced that it will offer a voluntary lump sum payment option to certain former employees or…
WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Accordant, a CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) company and an integral part of CVS Specialty, announced today (August 23, 2017) that it has received NCQA Patient and Practitioner Oriented Disease Management (DM) Accreditation for a number of its programs that provide services to patients with rare chronic diseases…
Sheetz employees and customers break fundraising record
ALTOONA, Pa., 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz For The Kidz, a Sheetz employee-run charity that for the past 25 years has set out to make the holiday season brighter for children in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina, today (Aug. 22, 2017) announced that it raised $560,000 during its July in-store fundraising campaign. …
Ireland, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Ireland has launched a new community initiative, which aims to deliver a life-saving defibrillator at every EUROSPAR Supermarket. There are currently 50 EUROSPAR Supermarkets nationwide ensuring new defibrillators become available throughout the country - many in areas where a defibrillator is not currently available.
Michael Lyster of RTÉ…
CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Tesco Compensation Scheme opens today (23 August 2017) for eligible shareholders and bondholders.
The scheme was previously announced on 28 March 2017, when Tesco PLC (Tesco) and Tesco Stores Limited announced an agreement with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to compensate investors who were net purchasers of…
Kenmore and Kenmore Elite Floor Care Products to be Sold at Retailers Worldwide
DieHard Alkaline Batteries and Flashlights to be Sold at Retailers in Select Countries Internationally
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears Holdings today (Aug 22, 2017) announced it has signed two licensing agreements that will broaden the reach…
Carrefour Spain is the main sponsor of “La Vuelta” for the fifth consecutive year
Spain, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the fifth consecutive year, Carrefour Spain is the main sponsor of “La Vuelta”, the Spanish leg of cycling’s Grand Tour series, and will be flying the race colours from 19 August to 10 September 2017.…
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) announced today(Aug 22, 2017) that it expects to release its financial results for the Company's fiscal 2017 second quarter before the market opens on Thursday, August 24, 2017, and simultaneously post a pre-recorded conference call and audio webcast on its corporate website. It…
WASHINGTON, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Even though more parents started back-to-school shopping early this year, many families still have a lot of shopping left to do as they prepare their children for the start of school. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, the average family…
Chipotle to offer educational assistance to employees who pursue a Bachelor of Arts at DU
Initial data shows 89 percent of student-employees stay with Chipotle after enrolling in tuition assistance programs; student-employees also see greater likelihood of promotion
DENVER, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has added University of Denver (DU) to…
Outsourcing Services becomes first Bunzl business unit with consistent B2B and B2C online customer experience
Tablet devices used as sales productivity tool for account managers
Online product set to rise from 9,000 to 30,000
Jena, Germany, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bunzl Australasia Limited has launched its first B2B web shop with the help…
COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Aug. 22, 2017) L Brands, Inc. (NYSE:LB) announced the appointment of Patricia S. Bellinger and Robert H. Schottenstein to its Board of Directors.
Bellinger is an Adjunct Lecturer and Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School . She is an internationally recognized expert on diversity, inclusion and leadership development and serves on the boards…
Montvale, NJ, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —
WHO: Wegmans Montvale employees and representatives from the Tri-Boro Food Pantry, Helping Hand Food Pantry, Buddies of NJ, Inc., Center for Food Action, and Community FoodBank of New Jersey.
WHEN: Thursday, August 24 at 2 p.m.
WHERE: Wegmans Montvale at 100 Farm View. The Wegmans truck will be parked in front of the store. Members…