Starbucks launches “用星说” (Say it with Starbucks) social gifting feature on Weixin, in China
“用星说” (Say it with Starbucks), a new social gifting feature on Weixin, fosters deeper human connections through the instant delivery of gratitude and love with the gift of Starbucks
SHANGHAI, 2017-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today (February 9,…
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Dunkin’ Donuts celebrates the season of love with full schedule of social programming
CANTON, MA, 2017-Feb-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts is helping fans celebrate the season of love with a full schedule of social programming around Valentine’s Day, featuring a chance to win a year’s worth of coffee and donuts with a “Dunkin’ Love”…
Passengers can now easily navigate Dubai Airports using their mobile devices
Duluth, GA, 2017-Feb-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dubai Airports has embraced omni-channel technology solutions from NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) to further improve the customer journey through Dubai International and Dubai World Central airports (DXB) by extending its NCR Wayfinding software, available today (February 6, 2017)…
$2 off Polar Pizza through Baskin Robbins mobile app until February 7
CANTON, Mass., 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the “Big Game" set to kick-off in just a few days, it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll be serving at your game day party. Decorations and sports jerseys are important, but let’s be honest,…
London, 2017-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — TODAY (01 Feb 2017), Wednesday 1st February, Currys PC World announces the launch of its UK’s Lowest Price campaign – a guarantee to be the UK’s lowest price on at least one key big-brand product each week in the run up to Easter – giving customers great value…
WASHINGTON, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amid a seismic shift in how U.S. consumers shop, retailers are vying for time on their customers’ screens across all their devices — before, during and after a purchase. That is according to The State of Retailing Online 2017: Key Metrics, Business Objectives and Mobile report, released today…
Starbucks launches voice ordering capabilities within Starbucks mobile iOS app and Amazon Alexa platform
Seattle, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (January 30), Starbucks is taking the next step toward evolving the digital customer experience by launching voice ordering capabilities within the Starbucks mobile iOS app and the popular Amazon Alexa platform. These features are an extension…
DENVER, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) in partnership with Avocados From Mexico announced today (Jan. 24, 2017) a new online game called ‘Cado Crusher, where users have three rounds to smash and combine ingredients to make their own version of Chipotle’s delicious guacamole.
Players are rewarded with a mobile offer…
London, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —
Trading update (10 weeks ended 7 January 2017)
Q3 2016/17 revenue
Year-on-year
Sterling
Year-on-year
local currency
Like-for-like1
UK & Ireland
4%
3%
6%
Nordics
15%
1%
(1)%
Southern Europe
24%
6%
5%
CWS
38%
34%
n/a
Group
8%
3%
4%
1 Like-for-like revenues are calculated based on Headline store and internet sales using constant exchange rates. New stores are included where they have been open for a full financial year both at the beginning and end…
iD Mobile sees accelerated growth since May 2015 launch – the fastest growing MVNO ever on postpay
London, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — iD Mobile, the 4G mobile network from Carphone Warehouse, has reached a customer base of 500,000 contract customers since the service launched in May 2015. Accelerated recent growth has seen iD…
Apple announces major updates to its music creation apps
Cupertino, California, 2017-Jan-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple today (JANUARY 18, 2017) announced major updates to its music creation apps with exciting new features for music makers of all levels on iPhone, iPad and Mac. GarageBand for iOS 2.2 now features the powerful creative synthesizer…
NCR’s Digital Banking customers in the US represent eight of 2016’s Top 10 mobile banking apps, including the best overall, Eastman Credit Union
DULUTH, Ga., 2017-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today( January 18, 2016) announced that eight of the top 10 mobile banking apps are powered…
NRF 2017 Store Tours app provides NRF Retail’s BIG Show attendees with unique look at New York retail stores
NEW YORK, 2017-Jan-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kurt Salmon, part of Accenture Strategy, and the National Retail Federation (NRF) today (JANUARY 15, 2017) launched a new app that showcases some of the most innovative retail stores in…
IRVINE, Calif., 2017-Jan-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sena Technologies, Inc., the global leader in Bluetooth innovation for the motorsports, action sports and outdoor sports lifestyles, has announced today the release of the RideConnected App. The RideConnected App for motorcycle riding will connect multiple riders across the globe through their Sena Bluetooth headsets. Riders may now…
$240 million in customer purchases makes January 1, 2017 the App Store’s busiest day ever
App developers earned $20 billion in 2016 — up 40 percent from 2015
Cupertino, California, 2017-Jan-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple today (JANUARY 5, 2017) announced that the App Store welcomed 2017 with its busiest single day ever on…
Over 264,000 visitors to the Currys PC World websites on Boxing Day morning between 09:00 – 10:00
Boxing Day sales on mobile devices up 7% YOY
LONDON, 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Boxing Day shoppers have set a new record at Currys PC World, with savvy bargain hunters taking to their mobile device to…
Louis Vuitton City Guide included on the Apple App Store’s “Best of 2016” list
Paris, 2016-Dec-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Louis Vuitton City Guide, which brings travelers an interactive experience as they explore the world’s most fascinating cities, has been included on the Apple App Store’s “Best of 2016” list. This prestigious recognition honors the…
New Wireless Headphones Available Online Today and in Stores Beginning Next Week
Cupertino, CA, 2016-Dec-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple today (DECEMBER 13, 2016) announced AirPods are available to order online now from Apple.com and will start delivering to customers and arriving at Apple Stores, Apple Authorized Resellers and select carriers next week.
AirPods introduce an…
Starbucks and Tencent to co-create a new social gifting feature on WeChat
Companies to co-create a social gifting feature early next year aimed at fostering human connections through the instant delivery of gratitude and love with Starbucks gifts
Partnership extends WeChat Pay across Starbucks stores in Mainland China beginning December 8
SEATTLE, SHANGHAI &…
Brand new great value Pay-as-you-go bundles from just £5
Low out-of-bundle charges, and incredibly low international rates
Pay-as-you-go joins iD’s popular Pay monthly plan options
London, 2016-Dec-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — iD Mobile, the 4G mobile network from Carphone Warehouse, has announced its entry in the Pay-as-you-go market, bringing more choice to its…
Coop@home eröffnet erste Online-Metzgerei des Schweizer Detailhandels
BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Dec-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Coop@home hat heute die erste Online-Metzgerei des Schweizer Detailhandels eröffnet. Unter www.coopathome.ch können Kundinnen und Kunden nach individuellen Wünschen ihr Fleisch zuschneiden lassen, genauso wie in ihrer Coop-Metzgerei. Der grosse Unterschied: Das Fleisch wird direkt nach Hause an die Türe geliefert.
Das vielfältige…
Apple opens its third store in Paris — Apple Marché Saint-Germain
Cupertino, California, 2016-Dec-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple Marché Saint-Germain, Apple’s first store on the Left Bank and third in Paris, opened today (DECEMBER 3, 2016) in the historic public market. Clad in Sebastopol Saint Maximin limestone, the new Apple Store blends the original elements…
Bethesda, Md., 2016-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the industry leader in culinary innovation, with more than 2,000 dining locations in airports from coast to coast, global restaurateur HMSHost launched a new mobile app for the convenience of travelers throughout North America. Host2Coast offers travelers the ability to easily locate dining options near them, view…
Starbucks further strengthen its Bug Bounty program to help protect customers’ personal information
Seattle, 2016-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks is committed to protecting customers’ personal information. As the company brings together loyalty, mobile payment, and content partnerships through a more advanced digital ecosystem, it is also taking an additional step to further strengthen its Bug…
LONDON, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — CURRYS PC World saw a rise in shoppers opting for click and collect on Black Friday.
With 10 orders per second being processed during peak trading time (2-3pm on Friday), the electrical retailer saw an 8% YOY surge in customers choosing to pick up their items in store later…
PITTSBURGH, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) announced today (November 28, 2016) the acquisition of GameChanger Media as a new part of its DICK’S Team Sports HQ suite of digital youth sports offerings. GameChanger is a live scoring app that delivers data-driven coaching insights, live play-by-play updates and instant game…
Orders up 480% compared to the same time last week
iPhone 7, Samsung S7 and iPhone 6S most popular products to date
Virtual Reality orders up 300% compared to last week
LONDON, 2016-Nov-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — With Black Friday 2016 firmly underway, Carphone Warehouse is reporting its highest ever number of…
Seasonal #ExpressLife filters available on Friday, November 25
COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2016-Nov-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR), a specialty apparel retailer, today (Nov. 23, 2016) announces Express sponsored national Snapchat filters available exclusively on Friday, November 25, 2016.
To celebrate the biggest shopping day of the year, Express will roll out a series of…
Over 3,500 products on offer for 10-day event
Top brands to include Samsung, Dyson, Hotpoint, HP, Sony, GoPro and Bose across large domestic appliances, TVs, computing and smart tech
Lowest ever prices on 100s of products, plus breakthrough pricing deals on host of top brands
UK’s largest electrical retailer gears up for…
Save £200 on Samsung S7; no up-front cost at £24 p/m
Save £200 on iPhone 6s; £59.99 up-front at £28 p/m
Save up to £100 on a range of SIM Free handsets
Up to 50% off a range of mobile accessories
London, UK, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — With only a…