Giant Food Announces Donation to 11 Women’s Empowerment Nonprofits
Landover, Md., 2014-7-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — As a sponsor of the Washington, D.C. tour stop for ‘Oprah’s The Life You Want Weekend,’ Giant Food of Landover, Md., is pleased to offer customers, in partnership with P&G, the exclusive opportunity to attend the transformational weekend September 19-20 at…
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Participating Charlotte Chefs Announced; Event to Raise Funds for Hunger Relief
Charlotte, N.C., 2014-7-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chef’s Best is returning to the Charlotte Convention Center Crown Ballroom on Sept. 5, 2014, and will once again feature Charlotte’s best chefs, helping to raise funds for hunger relief. The theme this year is “homegrown” and pays tribute…
Cheshire, UK, 2014-7-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The latest trend currently hitting the U.S. retail truck tours are quickly becoming a sure fire way to increase awareness, interaction and most importantly, sales.
In 2018, more than 60,000 high street shops are predicted to close and over 160 retail chains are predicted to go into administration -…
PORTLAND, Ore., 2014-7-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market strongly supports Oregon’s Measure 92, requiring mandatory labeling of raw and packaged foods containing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) by Jan.1, 2016.
More than 155,000 Oregonians signed a petition to put Measure 92 on the ballot this November.
“At Whole Foods Market, we believe consumers have a fundamental right…
https://www.flickr.com/photos/tescomedia/sets/72157644043628313/85% of Brits would explore more of the UK if fuel was cheaper
Tesco has given away over 399 million free miles through Clubcard Fuel Save
The retailer is also giving customers money off family days out and launching Click and Collect points in popular summer holiday hot spots
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Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Singer, Heart FM presenter and mother-of-two, Emma Bunton is launching a new 26 piece girls’ clothing collection for Autumn/Winter 2014, designed exclusively for Argos.
The new collection features sparkly sequins and touches of gold and silver, providing fun and fashionable clothes for girls aged two to nine years…
Iris’ open platform offers consumers energy-saving and home security solutions during the season they need it most
MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2014-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. announced today the launch of new products for its Iris smart home solution that offer consumers added convenience, safety and efficiency this summer. The home improvement company continues to extend the breadth of…
The equivalent number of full-time jobs fell by 2.5% in the second quarter of 2014 compared with the same period last year.
LONDON, 2014-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the second quarter of 2014, the number of outlets rose by 2.5%, driven entirely by food retailers.
The average number of full-time equivalent staff per store fell to…
Interested applicants can apply online for store-wide positions by July 25
PALM DESERT, Calif., 2014-7-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new Whole Foods Market Palm Desert doesn’t open its doors until Sept. 24, but it has already begun opening doors in the community by creating more than 150 jobs.
The store, located at 44-459 Town Center Way,is hiring…
Series featuring popular YouTube stars will provide décor tips, advice, and solutions for college living
MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-7-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) announced today that it is teaming up with four YouTube stars and Veronica Valencia, founder of Design Hunter L.A., on a YouTube video series called the “Best Year Ever.” A marriage of reality…
Waiheke, New Zealand, 2014-7-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — With a record number of wines entered in the New World Wine Awards this year, the independent panel of 13 wine experts will spend three days in early August, compared to two in previous years, judging every wine using the same internationally recognised system as other leading…
QVC and Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Promote National Awareness During the “QVC Presents Super Saturday LIVE” Broadcast
WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2014-7-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shop for a cure with designer bargains galore. QVC and Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) are joining forces once again for “QVC Presents Super Saturday LIVE,” an annual “designer charity sale” scheduled…
New Catalog Includes Inspiration for Making the Most of Your Bedroom and Bathroom
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2014-7-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA announced today that the new 2015 IKEA U.S. catalog, filled with design inspiration and new products for every area of the home, will be available to the public starting this August. Themed “Where the Everyday Begins and…
Partnership with Fair Factories Clearinghouse Seeks to Improve Audit Efficiency for Stakeholders
WASHINGTON, 2014-7-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Association for Retail Technology Standards, the standards and technology division of the National Retail Federation, today announced the release of the Compliance Audit Interchange, a specification that allows organizations to share compliance audit results securely with other…
Arlington, VA, 2014-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA) is bringing the hit-making music group America to its stage for the Chairman's Gala at the 2015 NGA Show, held February 8 - 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, NV.
"America has entertained listeners since the 1970s with ballads, such as 'A Horse With No Name'…
Krasnodar, 2014-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest food retailer (MICEX and LSE ticker: MGNT) tops the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) 2014 List of Value Creators ranking of “The Retail Top Ten” (see chart below). Magnit ranked #1 on list “The Retail Top Ten”, with an average annual TSR of 72.2% ahead of such global…
Dallas, 2014-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Crime doesn’t pay, but good behavior does, and for some kids this summer, the payoff might include a free Slurpee® drink at their neighborhood 7-Eleven® store. For the 19th year, 7-Eleven, Inc. is partnering with local police departments to distribute up to 1 million free Slurpee coupons through Operation Chill™, its popular community-service…
Earnings Per Diluted Share of $0.71; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.85
Comparable Store Sales Decreased 1.8%
June Comparable Store Sales Approximately Flat
Management Reaffirms Guidance for Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2014
MATTHEWS, NC, 2014-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) today reported that for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 ended…
PLANO, Texas, 2014-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Underscoring its commitment to fit every shape, size, color, wallet, style and occasion, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) today announced the launch of a new back-to-school marketing campaign that celebrates self-expression, showing how the perfect fit inspires kids to stand out and feel one-of-a-kind. The campaign kicks off…
First country in the world to serve 100% locally sourced Starbucks® coffee
First market in Latin America to offer Starbucks Reserve® Coffee and the Clover® Brewing System
50 stores planned to open in the market over next five years
Company reiterates long-term commitment to Colombian coffee farmers and announces investment in Bogota public high schools…
CBRE Enhances Market Leadership in Greater Chicago Area
Los Angeles, 2014-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) and U.S. Equities Realty, LLC today announced that the companies will combine their Chicago area operations. The transaction brings together CBRE’s global leadership and expertise across markets and business lines with U.S. Equities Realty’s strong position in…
ATLANTA, 2014-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Atlanta Hall Management today announced its new logo and Chick-fil-A’s lead sponsorship of the new College Football Hall of Fame in the heart of the sports and entertainment district in downtown Atlanta. The attraction will officially be called the “College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience,” which will…
Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Despite digital gadgets becoming an everyday essential for young and old, the younger generation still yearn for traditional toys; with more kids spending over five hours a week playing with classic toys (63 per cent) compared to PC and console gaming (54 per cent) 1*
New research…
LONDON, 2014-7-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Sunday 20 July, two of London's most iconic venues in St James’ Park will again be transformed into sports arenas as elite athletes for the 2014 Sainsbury's Anniversary Games.
Horse Guards Parade Ground, which hosted beach volleyball at the London 2012 Games, will see a temporary stadium created around a…
New Catalog Includes Inspiration for Making the Most of Your Bedroom and Bathroom
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2014-7-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA announced today that the new 2015 IKEA U.S. catalog, filled with design inspiration and new products for every area of the home, will be available to the public starting this August. Themed “Where the Everyday Begins and…
Saskatchewan, Canada, 2014-7-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) is working together to support members of our communities confronted with the challenges of flood waters.
“Our thoughts are with the residents and businesses in Saskatchewan and Manitoba dealing with the impact of flood waters,” said Federated Co-operatives Limited CEO Scott Banda. “We’re all…
ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-7-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Is summer your favorite season? Who doesn’t love the picnics, barbecues, locally grown fruits and veggies, and relaxed spirit of summer parties? Warm days seem to bring out the best in food flavors, but summer is also the time to take extra care to follow basic food safety practices,…
LONDON, 2014-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 10.6% in June versus a year earlier. In June 2013, they had increased by 12.5% over the previous year. This is the lowest online growth recorded since July 2013.
In June, online sales represented 17.2% of total Non-Food sales of our…
LONDON, 2014-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — UK retail sales were down 0.8% on a like-for-like basis from June 2013, when they had increased 1.4% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were up 0.6%, against a 2.9% rise in June 2013.
Excluding Easter distortions, this is the lowest total growth recorded since May 2011.…
LONDON, 2014-7-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Thursday 24 July, Glasgow's Royal Exchange Square will be transformed into a pop-up urban garden tea house with the launch of John Lewis's 'Tea on The Green'.
As the Official Department Store Provider of the XX Commonwealth Games, John Lewis has created 'Tea on The Green' - a unique…