LONDON, 2018-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer today (06 February 2018) announces the appointment of data science company, Starcount, as part of its ongoing programme of change under its five-year transformation plans. The partnership will help enhance customer understanding and insight through personalisation of M&S’ loyalty and CRM programmes including M&S's Sparks Card.
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All new Costa Coffee Flat Family launches with Flat Mocha, Flat Black and Coconut Flat White joining the classic Flat White
All hail the mighty White Hot Chocolate; fan favourite makes a comeback for a limited time only
Easter Choc-O-Crunch and Lemon Layer Cake do the bunny hop onto the seasonal sweet menu…
DFS Group hosts its seventh Masters of Wines and Spirits event on March 24-25
HONG KONG, 2018-Mar-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — One of the most celebrated and revered events in the wine and spirits industry returns to Singapore this year, as DFS Group, the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, hosts its seventh Masters of Wines…
7‑Eleven announces its ‘W.E. Take the Lead’ Women’s Franchise Giveaway Contest targeting female entrepreneurs
IRVING, 2018-Mar-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with National Women’s Month, 7‑Eleven, Inc. announces its ‘W.E. Take the Lead’ Women’s Franchise Giveaway Contest, targeted exclusively to female entrepreneurs.
7‑Eleven opened the contest to all eligible women who are interested in becoming…
Chick-fil-A® introduces its newest seasonal menu item, Frosted Sunrise
ATLANTA, 2018-Mar-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (March 5, 2018) Chick-fil-A® introduces its newest seasonal menu item, Frosted Sunrise, which is available at restaurants nationwide through June 2. The creamy and tart treat is a combination of Chick-fil-A’s signature vanilla Icedream® and Simply Orange® Juice. The treat launches in all restaurants…
Amazon Now Delivery at Whole Foods Market Lamar in Austin, Texas on February 5, 2018.
Prime customers can enjoy free 2-hour delivery for orders over $35 from Whole Foods Market; Ultrafast delivery from Whole Foods Market is now available in six cities through Prime Now, more to come in 2018
AUSTIN, Texas and SEATTLE, 2018-Mar-07 — /EPR…
Television and Film Stars and SONIC "Two Guys" collaborate in commercial spots
OKLAHOMA CITY, 2018-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) brings the laughter with the launch of a new take on its iconic advertising campaign featuring comedic powerhouses Jane Krakowski and Ellie Kemper. In collaboration with the iconic "Two Guys" - consisting of improvisational comedians Peter Grosz and T.J.…
SONIC introduces guilt-free SONIC Signature Slingers cheeseburger
America's Drive-In® introduces the first QSR mushroom-blended burger starting under 350 calories
OKLAHOMA CITY, 2018-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) revamped the traditional American cheeseburger with its new SONIC Signature Slingers, a first of its kind in fast food. The perfect-sized cheeseburger patty is made with three…
Walgreens partners with YouTube influencer Judy Travis to create a signature cosmetic bag line
Influencer Creates Custom Cosmetic Bags with Walgreens
DEERFIELD, Ill., 2018-Mar-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens is collaborating with beauty enthusiast and YouTube influencer Judy Travis to create a signature cosmetic bag line. Known for her popular YouTube channel, “ItsJudyTime,” Travis is extending…
Emmy-winning actor Jon Hamm returns as narrator of the eight-episode season
Seasons one and two of All or Nothing are available for Prime members to stream on Prime Video
SEATTLE, 2018-Mar-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Mar. 1, 2018) announced that season three of the Emmy-winning docuseries All or Nothing, a Prime Original series produced by NFL Films, will…
Baskin-Robbins announces free sample of its Mint Chip ‘n OREO® Cookies Milkshake on St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Easter with Baskin-Robbins’ spring lineup of ice cream treats
Canton, MA, 2018-Mar-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — This St. Patrick’s Day, Baskin-Robbins’ guests will find themselves luckier than ever because at participating shops nationwide the brand will…
Whole Foods Market teams up with Jewish food authority Joan Nathan this Passover
Dishes from Nathan’s cookbook, King Solomon’s Table, will be available for pre-order March 4
AUSTIN, Texas, 2018-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Passover, Whole Foods Market is partnering with James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and Jewish food authority Joan Nathan to offer selected innovative, new recipes…
America's Most Trusted Lifestyle Expert Grows Existing Collection with New Products
NEW YORK, 2018-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) ("Sequential" or the "Company") and QVC® announce new additions to Martha Stewart’s signature QVC line, which spans multiple categories. This spring, Martha is set to introduce Martha Stewart Pets, and will also unveil the latest…
Advanced technology improves speed to market, brings final product decisions closer to the consumer and strengthens sustainability leadership
SAN FRANCISCO, 2018-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) today (February 27, 2018) – announced Project F.L.X. (future-led execution), a new operating model that ushers denim finishing into the digital era. Developed by the inventor…
Wendy's announces $1 Double Stack deal offer
DUBLIN, Ohio, 2018-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — If you've got a dollar, Wendy's® has a deal for you. Fresh beef fanatics can now snag a delicious Double Stack™, with more than a ¼ lb.1 of beef, for only $1 – a deal so good you may start seeing double.
"Run, don't walk to Wendy's for a Double…
Food-X, a subsidiary of Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery (SPUD), helps reduce waste and lower carbon footprint of growing home grocery delivery market
VANCOUVER, 2018-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart Canada and Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery (SPUD) announced today (February 21, 2018) an agreement to offer SPUD’s food delivery platform, Food-X Urban Delivery Inc. (Food-X), to Walmart.ca…
Carrefour Poland’s C4 Retail Lab incubator recognised at the 2017 Heart Open Innovation Awards
Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2018-Feb-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Poland’s C4 Retail Lab incubator, which started up in 2017, has got through to the finals of the Open Innovation Awards in the "Initiative" category.
The C4 Retail Lab was set up last year as…
Sainsbury’s: Gemma Atkinson launches this year's official Sport Relief merchandise
LONDON, 2018-Feb-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dancing queen, Gemma Atkinson, has a wheelie good time in Sainsbury's for Sport Relief.
The stunt was promoting the Sport Relief merchandise, available now in Sainsbury’s stores and online with at least 50 per cent of every sale going to Sport…
Asda announces a cheesy twist on an Easter classic with the launch of NEW Cheester Egg
LEEDS, UK, 2018-Feb-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s the eternal question that continues to grip the nation – chocolate or cheese? With recent stats revealing 60%* of Brits would choose the sandwich staple over the sweet-shop favourite, Asda has hatched…
Retailer’s 2017 ad campaigns lauded by West Michigan’s advertising community
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2018-Feb-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer announced today that its advertising team won big at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) of West Michigan’s annual ADDY® Awards with a record 30 awards.
The retailer’s in-house creative team earned accolades for a variety of 2017 creative…
MIAMI, 2018-Feb-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Perry Ellis International (Nasdaq:PERY) announced today ( Feb. 21, 2018) a new license agreement with Good People Co. Ltd for men's underwear and loungewear under the Perry Ellis Portfolio® trademark in South Korea. The product launch is planned in Fall 2018.
Perry Ellis believed fashion was fun, and should never be taken…
INSPIRED BY PARKER’S CHILDHOOD HEIRLOOMS, THE COLLECTION CELEBRATES LOVE, LUCK AND MAGIC
NEW YORK, 2018-Feb-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap, the iconic American clothing brand, launches the Gap | Sarah Jessica Parker collection, a limited-edition assortment of girls and boys apparel and accessories. The collaboration was a natural fit as it reunites Gap and Parker, who…
JCPenney launches exclusive new brand inspired by young women who promote a positive body image — Obsess
Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez inspires first Obsess capsule collection for Gen Z girls
PLANO, Texas, 2018-Feb-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — JCPenney (NYSE: JCP) is taking a cue from the digitally-connected, social media-inspired tween generation and launching an exclusive new…
Storevolution™ program introduces new technologies throughout the consumer journey
DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY, 2018-Feb-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — At EuroCIS, the leading trade fair for retail technology, Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) – the world leader in driving connected commerce – will present state-of-the-art technologies that enable intuitive journeys for shoppers across all channels and optimize the in-store…
Ben & Jerry's Celebrates 11 Years of Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream
BURLINGTON, Vt., 2018-Feb-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — While many people are aware that Stephen Colbert has his own Ben & Jerry's flavor, what they aren't aware of is that Colbert—since day one—has donated all of his proceeds (over 2 million dollars since the flavor was unveiled in 2007) to…
SPAR Switzerland launches new customer loyalty card "SPAR Friends"
Switzerland, 2018-Feb-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Switzerland has launched a new customer loyalty card "SPAR Friends" in all SPAR Supermarkets in the country, providing numerous benefits to cardholders.
Every week, SPAR Friends cardholders can enjoy discounts on products and every thousandth customer shopping with the SPAR Friends…
George at Asda launches a brand new collection of unicorn inspired products for older audiences
George at Asda have launched a brand new unicorn range after seeing rise in demand from older audiences
The George website saw 79,000 unicorn searches in December 2017 with another 12,700 searches in the first week of January 2018…
Wendy's introduces the new Smoky Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger
DUBLIN, Ohio, 2018-Feb-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Can't get enough of Wendy's fresh beef? Say no more! Wendy's is introducing what could be the most craveable cheeseburger to hit fast food menus. The new Smoky Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger and Baked Potato takes deliciously different to a whole new level.
Wendy's never-ending passion to…
Stockmann is now on WeChat’s Shopping section
Helsinki, Finland, 2018-Feb-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The popular Chinese WeChat application received its own Helsinki mini-application on the Chinese New Year's Day on February 15 2018. Stockmann is one of the first companies in the app’s Shopping section.
Stockmann offers a discount coupon through the WeChat application. By showing…
SAUSAGE CONNOISSEUR, SCHALLER'S STUBE, PRAISES BEYOND MEAT'S REVOLUTIONARY NEW SAUSAGE LINE
NEW YORK, 2018-Feb-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (February 16, 2018), New Yorkers will have a new option to satisfy their craving for juicy sausages at Schaller's Stube on the Upper East Side. Beyond Meat - the brand that created the game changing Beyond…