Partnership includes video messages aired during "Curious George" and "Wild Kratts," digital messaging and content integration during in-store events
ST. LOUIS, 2017-Aug-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Build-A-Bear Workshop today (Aug. 3, 2017) announced official details of a new partnership with PBS KIDS. In April, Build-A-Bear kicked off a corporate sponsorship of two PBS KIDS programs,…
Management
Landmark agreement between the luxury group home to some of the world’s most desired luxury brands and Alibaba’s e-commerce marketplaces
PARIS and HANGZHOU, China, 2017-Aug-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — French luxury group Kering, and Alibaba Group and its affiliate Ant Financial Services have come to a groundbreaking agreement to cooperate in their efforts to protect…
Vilnius, Lithuania, 2017-Aug-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 3 August 2017, Apranga APB has signed with Ogmios pulsas UAB an agreement on the sale of office and warehouse premises and other assets located in Kirtimu str. 51 in Vilnius. The value of the transaction of the sale of assets totalled EUR 6.05 million (including…
St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Aug-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA), one of the largest retail chains in Russia, today (3 August 2017) announced that the ACRA has assigned A+ (RU) credit rating to Lenta LLC. The outlook on the ratings is “Stable”.
The rating is under the National Scale for the Russian Federation…
Net Sales up 3.2%; Comparable Store Sales down 1.2%
0.7% of Comparable Store Sales Decline Attributable to Easter Shift
Comparable Store Sales Slightly Positive in June; Continuing Positive in July
SG&A Savings and Efficiency Program and Custom Closets
Continue to Drive Financial Results
Reiterates Fiscal 2017 Earnings Per Share Outlook of $0.25 to…
Enter drawing for a chance to win a James Avery Gift Card
KERRVILLE, TEXAS, 2017-Aug-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — James Avery, a family-owned jewelry retailer, announces the opening of its new store today (August 2, 2017) in Brownsville, Texas at the Domain Shopping Center. To celebrate the grand opening, visitors may enter a drawing for a…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates, 2017-Aug-07 — /EPR Retail News/ —RAKBANK, one of the leading banks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in partnership with Diebold Nixdorf, the leader in driving connected commerce, has launched Samsung Pay on their ATMs. With more than 250 Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) ATMs, RAKBANK is maximizing consumer convenience by enabling cardless ATM…
SECAUCUS, N.J., 2017-Aug-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Children’s Place, Inc.(Nasdaq:PLCE) today (Aug. 02, 2017) announced that in conjunction with the release of its Second Quarter 2017 financial results, you are invited to listen to the Company’s conference call on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
To access the webcast, visit http://investor.childrensplace.com. An archive of the…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2017-Aug-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (August 02, 2017) announced that Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), the largest bank in the country, is expanding its ATM network with the addition of 200 new NCR SelfServ™ ATMs together with NCR APTRA™ Vision, a multi-vendor…
RioCan's HIGHLIGHTS for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017:
For the quarter ended June 30, 2017 ("Second Quarter"), IFRS Operating income increased to $185 million from $171 million or 8.5% in the quarter from the prior year;
Revenue increased 3.6% for the Second Quarter to $286 million as compared to $276 million for the second quarter of 2016;
Funds From Operations…
Dublin, California, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) will announce its second quarter 2017 earnings results on Thursday, August 17, 2017. A press release will be sent out at approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.
The Company will also provide additional details concerning its second quarter 2017 results and business outlook on a conference call…
$50,000 Prize Will Transform the Winner’s Workplace
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Is your current breakroom lacking and in need of an upgrade? Do you actively avoid the breakroom because it doesn’t represent an inviting and collaborative space where you want to spend time? If so, you are in luck. Staples, Inc. wants to makeover your…
Hungary, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Hungary recently renewed two stores in Budapest with a budget of more than 500 million HUF (€1.6 million).
The SPAR Partner is constantly monitoring and meeting customer demands and store modernisation forms an important part of this. During the first half of this year, SPAR Hungary implemented major developments…
Boucherville, Quebec, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe's Canada announced today (August 3, 2017) the official opening of a new RONA store in Carignan, Quebec. Located at 2395 Chambly Road, this is the 9th RONA store to open in Canada since the beginning of 2017, consolidating the expansion of the RONA brand in Canada. This…
Grocer is partnering with Gateway Arch Park Foundation for an eclipse party in downtown St. Louis!
ST. LOUIS, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Monday, Aug. 21 at approximately 1:18 p.m., the St. Louis metropolitan area will experience its first TOTAL solar eclipse since 1442 – 50 years before Columbus sailed the ocean blue. To…
PHOENIX, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq:SFM) today ( 8/3/2017) reported results for the 13-week second quarter ended July 2, 2017.
Second Quarter Highlights:
Net sales of $1.2 billion; a 15% increase from the same period in 2016
Comparable store sales growth of 1.4% and two-year comparable store sales growth of…
The October 29 race, part of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, begins First Data’s three-year race entitlement at Martinsville’s famous “Paperclip” half-mile oval
First Data will also deploy its Clover point-of-sale platform across three tracks owned by International Speedway Corp. (ISC) and will test other payments technology and gift card partnerships at…
Carrefour Spain opens new Supeco store located at Leganés
Spain, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new Supeco has opened its doors to the public in Leganés. Forty-six people work in the new centre, in addition to which, the company estimates that new store opening has generated indirect employment for over 90 more people in the…
Carrefour opens hypermarket store in São Paulo in the new Jardim Pamplona Shopping Center
São Paulo, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Carrefour inaugurates an hypermarket store in São Paulo in the new Jardim Pamplona Shopping Center. The store has more than 5,600m2 and an assortment of about 34,000 products, with special emphasis on own brand…
Parfums Christian Dior participates for the first time in the Arles photography festival
Paris, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of the Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie photography festival in Arles from July 3 to September 24, Parfums Christian Dior is a sponsor of the LUMA Foundation archive program, which this year spotlights Annie Leibovitz. For its…
Arlington , VA, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (8/2/2017), the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) congratulated Marvin Kaplan on his appointment to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). RILA’s Vice President of Government Affairs Evan Armstrong issued the following statement:
“RILA congratulates Marvin Kaplan on the approval of his nomination to the NLRB. Marvin has a deep knowledge of…
Fairway "Like No Other Market"® recalls Fairway brand Cookies Blondie that may contain undeclared ingredient
New York, NY, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fairway ‘‘Like No Other Market’’ ® of New York, NY Is voluntarily recalling Fairway brand Cookies Blondie, because the product may contain undeclared ingredient, walnuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity…
LOS ANGELES, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market 365 Santa Monica opens Wednesday, August 9 at 9 a.m., in Santa Monica at 2121 Cloverfield Blvd. at Pico. Regular store hours are 7 a.m. – 10 p.m., seven days a week.
The first 365 shoppers will receive coffee, pastries and reusable shopping bags and the first 100 will receive…
NEW YORK, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELB) ("Xcel" or the "Company"), a brand management and media company, today (Aug. 02, 2017) announced that it will report its second quarter 2017 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. The Company will hold a conference call with the investment…
Fipronil: REWE Group nimmt Konsumeier aus Niederlanden vorsorglich aus dem Verkauf
Koln, Deutschland, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seit Sonntag gibt es Erkenntnisse darüber, dass mit Fipronil belastete Eier aus dem Ausland nach Deutschland gelangt sind. Die REWE Group erklärt zu den immer neuen Erkenntnissen:
„Die REWE Group nimmt noch heute bei allen REWE- und PENNY-Märkten…
Chick-fil-A announces its first Downtown Los Angeles location; Ashley Derby selected as local franchise owner
LOS ANGELES, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A, Inc. confirmed today (AUG 1, 2017) that its first Downtown Los Angeles location is on the way. The 6,500 square-foot restaurant will be located at 660 South Figueroa Street and will occupy…
Melbourne, Australia, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Australia’s extraordinary retailers have been crowned today (3 August 2017) at the Australian Retailers Association’s (ARA) 2017 eftpos Australian Retail Awards, with Officeworks taking out the coveted eftpos Australian Retailer of the Year title.
In an exceptional field of remarkable retailers, Officeworks have grown into Australia’s largest supplier…
Majid Al Futtaim and Al Jazira Club to invest AED 1.4 billion in new shopping destination, City Centre Al Jazira
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Abu Dhabi’s retail and entertainment sectors are set for further growth following the announcement of the first-ever City Centre mall in the UAE capital. City Centre…
Revenue of $25.2 million increases 9%, $0.05 GAAP EPS, and $0.08 adjusted EPS
Signs Top 10 U.S. Retailer and First U.K. Drop-Ship Retailer
ALBANY, N.Y., 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — CommerceHub, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHUBA) (NASDAQ:CHUBK) ("CommerceHub," "we," "us," "our" or the "Company"), a leading distributed commerce network for retailers and brands, today (Aug. 02, 2017) announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30,…
ALBANY, N.Y., 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — CommerceHub, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHUBA) (NASDAQ:CHUBK) ("CommerceHub" or the "Company"), a leading distributed commerce network for retailers and brands, today (Aug. 01, 2017) announced that management will present at the following investor conferences:
KeyBanc Capital Markets 19th Annual Global Technology Leadership Forum at the Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail, CO on Monday, August 7, 2017;
The Oppenheimer 20th Annual Technology, Internet…