Shopify is the first commerce platform to bring Buyable Pins to small and medium sized businesses
SAN FRANCISCO AND OTTAWA, ONTARIO, 2015-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopify Inc. (“Shopify”) (NYSE: SHOP, TSX: SH), a leading cloud-based commerce platform, today launched a new offering with Pinterest that allows Shopify merchants to sell their products directly on Pinterest using…
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Free, at-home program promotes health, exercise and nutrition for children and families.
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2015-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Even though school is out and kids no longer have their routine physical education classes, parents can keep them active this summer with the newly launched Hy-Vee KidsFit website. Hy-Vee, Inc. designed this free, online program…
According to the Boston Consulting Group and Semiocast survey, Auchan is acclaimed for the quality of its private label products and its large promotional events (such as the Black Friday, the 25 Days ...)
Croix Cedex, 2015-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Word-of-mouth has become an essential source of competitive advantage. Indeed, there is a clear correlation…
Criterion Collection offers benchmark examples of popular global varietals at great values
AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — As American wine consumption continues to eclipse that in other countries, and as Millennials adopt wine faster than any other generation*, Whole Foods Market launches Criterion Collection wines to satisfy consumers’ thirst for wine knowledge. The…
During National Iced Tea Month, Customers are Invited to Learn About the Exquisite, Epicurean Loose Leaf Tea Blends That Create an Unparalleled Iced Tea Beverage at Teavana
Seattle, 2015-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — To celebrate National Iced Tea Month, Teavana (NASDAQ: SBUX), a leader in high-quality loose leaf teas and beverages, is encouraging iced tea…
Dunkin’ Brands, The J.M. Smucker Company and Keurig Green Mountain partner to bring Dunkin’ K-Cup® pods to retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada
CANTON, MA, ORRVILLE, OH, and WATERBURY, VT, 2015-5-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc., (NASDAQ: DNKN), The J.M. Smucker Company (NYSE: SJM) and Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (Keurig) (NASDAQ: GMCR) today announced that Dunkin’ K-Cup®* pods are now…
Junior golfers invited to participate in free weeklong activities
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-5-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft seeks to engage young golf fans by expanding its menu of free interactive and on-site activities.
“The Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft is working diligently to engage families throughout the community,” Meijer…
Chicago, Illinois, 2015-5-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — General Growth Properties, Inc. (NYSE: GGP, the “Company”) today announced that Sandeep Mathrani, Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Bernstein 31st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference in New York on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The live audio webcast will be available online in the…
Milton Keynes, 2015-5-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Homebase Garden Academy student, Nicola Oakey, is about to build her first RHS Show garden at BBC Gardener’s World Live (11 - 14 June).
Nicola, who started the Academy in September 2014, successfully submitted a design for the ‘Beautiful Borders’ category of the show. The design had to be…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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+…
$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…
NEXT SUMMER WHEN THE DANISH ATHLETES ENTER THE MARACANA STADIUM FOR THE OLYMPIC OPENING CEREMONY, IT WILL BE IN CLOTHES FROM BESTSELLER WHO WILL PROVIDE THE ENTIRE DANISH OLYMPIC COLLECTION.
Brande, Denmark, 2015-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The agreement has been made between BESTSELLER and the National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark (DIF).
The collection…
Sobeys encourages employees and Canadians of all ages to get cooking and join a food-focused event on May 15
STELLARTON, NS, 2015-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the second year in a row, Sobeys is proud to support Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day, a global day of action encouraging the public to stand up for the…
SEATTLE, 2015-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) today announced the company will present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
A live webcast of the presentation will be available at http://investor.starbucks.com. An archived webcast will also be available on Starbucks website, at the same URL.
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SEATTLE, 2015-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks takes the obligation to protect customers’ information seriously. News reports that the Starbucks mobile app has been hacked are false.
Like all major retailers, the company has safeguards in place to constantly monitor for fraudulent activity and works closely with financial institutions. To protect the integrity of these…
LONDON, 2015-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thursday 14th May, Manchester: 10 children from Greater Manchester were treated to a special swimming lesson from four-time Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds, as part of a national push to encourage children to take part in the Sainsbury’s School Games.
The star swimmer is embarking on a nationwide tour,…
BIRMINGHAM, UK, 2015-5-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Monday 11th May, Birmingham: Two of Britain’s top high jump athletes treated the passing crowd to a unique training session in Birmingham’s Victoria Square ahead of two major events taking place in the city as part of the Sainsbury’s Summer Series.
The city centre landmark was transformed…
QVC and Disney’s ‘Tomorrowland’ Celebrate the Spirit of Imagination and Innovation
WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2015-5-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — QVC, Inc., the global leader in video and ecommerce retail, has launched the official voting period for The Search for a Better Tomorrow, a nationwide product search to discover the next big thing. In conjunction with the…
ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-5-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nearly nine in 10 consumers (85%) say that gas prices affect their feelings about the economy, according to survey results released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Gas prices have risen roughly 50 cents per gallon since February.
One in 10 consumers (10%) say that they will…
New York is One of Eight Cities Included in New Survey of Consumer Habits in and Around the Kitchen
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 2015-5-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA is launching today its second global Life at Home Report, aimed to improve life at home through a better understanding of people’s everyday routines and views on food, including how…
Company Revs its Engines to Serve as the First Destination to Offer the Highly Anticipated Line of Vehicles, Die-Cast and Plush from Fisher-Price
Wayne, NJ, 2015-5-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Straight from Axle City to Toys“R”Us® comes an all-new assortment of toys from Fisher-Price based on the hit Nickelodeon preschool show, Blaze and the Monster Machines™. Featuring…
LONDON, 2015-5-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — From 6th May – 30th September 2015, Mobile by Sainsbury’s, [the MVNO] launched in July 2013, is slashing the cost of roaming in over 30 European countries, including top holiday destinations such as Spain, France and Greece.
Customers on Pay-as-you-go and SIM-only deals (launched 6th May) will now pay…
Tesco helps recreate the spirit of ’45 by surprising a number of party hosts with free food for local street parties
Tesco has long association with Armed Forces dating back to the supermarket’s founder, Jack Cohen
Figures revealed today show Tesco customers have smashed records by donating a record £5.3 million during 2014’s Poppy Appeal,…
MADRID, SPAIN, 2015-5-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour has organised a tour of various hypermarkets in Spain, sharing the secrets to a healthy life with very young children. Fifty children were at the programme’s launch at a Carrefour centre in Madrid.
In April, with support from the Fundacion Espanola Nutricion, Carrefour launched an initiative to…