Seattle, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — In countries across Latin America, coffee rust is a plague, making it harder for farmers to produce high-quality coffee. In the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico, coffee rust forced Rolando Lopez to downsize his farm, which is at 50-70 percent of its typical productivity.
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Seattle, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new Starbucks Dress Code announced today invites baristas to shine as individuals while continuing to present a clean, neat and professional appearance.
Effective immediately, a range of shirt colors beyond solid black and white are welcome, including gray, navy, dark denim and brown, including patterns. Shorts, skirts, dresses and pants, including dark-wash jeans, are…
Seattle, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ —During the workday, it can be tough to get out of the office for a coffee break.
Now even more workplaces will be able to offer freshly brewed cups of Starbucks coffee any time of day thanks to a new agreement with MARS DRINKS, the 100 percent workplace-focused segment of…
SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (July 22, 2016) marks the first day of the annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. This is the fashion specialty retailer's biggest event of the year, featuring brand new arrivals at super-sale prices for a limited time – prices go back up on August 8.
Buy now, wear now
Anniversary Sale stocks more…
BERLIN, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Camille Boillet, winner of the LVMH Young Talent prize in February 2016 during the “Cultures et Création” fashion show in Montfermeil, took part in the Green Showroom, a sustainable fashion event held each year during Berlin Fashion Week.
The “Cultures et Création” fashion show in Montfermeil offers a fresh and positive…
LONDON, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The BRC is delighted to announce that Richard Baker will take the reins as Chair of the retail industry's trade association this autumn. Richard, already on the BRC Board, will start his term of office as Chair on 1 September when Sir Charlie Mayfield stands down after a two-year…
SANTA MONICA, Calif., 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of The Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.68 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on September 8, 2016 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 19, 2016.
Macerich, an S&P 500 company,…
SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — This back-to-school season Old Navy, in partnership with AwesomenessTV, will ask kids to share stories of how their squads motivate, inspire and lift them up. To support the squads of the future and help provide every child with access to learning opportunities, Old Navy is sponsoring a fundraising…
PLANO, Texas, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) has appointed Chief Executive Officer Marvin R. Ellison to the additional position of Chairman, effective August 1, 2016. Mr. Ellison succeeds Myron E. (Mike) Ullman, III who will be retiring in accordance with the transition plan…
Salt Lake City, UT, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ —Before the sun rises each morning, Alan Bangerter rolls out of bed, throws on his coveralls, pulls on his work gloves and heads to the fields with his family to harvest and pack. For over six generations the Bangerter family has sold fresh corn, radishes, zucchini…
RENO, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, the world’s largest convenience retailer, and Flirtey, a leading independent drone delivery service, announced they have completed the first fully autonomous drone delivery to a customer’s residence to advance research toward integrating drones into the National Airspace System. This delivery is the first time a U.S. customer has…
IRVING, TEXAS, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc., the world’s largest convenience retailer, and Redbox , America’s destination for new-release entertainment, are bringing back their popular free movie night offer this summer. Movie-lovers can receive a FREE Redbox movie night with every Big Gulp® fountain drink purchase, while supplies last. The exclusive offer runs through…
Taguig City, Philippines, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Prime’s SM Seaside City Cebu was recognized by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Philippines Building Healthy Places Awards in the Commercial-Retail category, last July 14.
ULI Philippines’ Building Healthy Places Awards recognize outstanding and innovative projects that add value to the community, promote healthy life choices, and enhance the environment.
The entries were evaluated…
St-Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta Ltd, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA / “Lenta” or the “Company”) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the Company’s consolidated sales and operating results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2016.
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2Q 2016 Operating Highlights:
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Shenzhen, China, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Belle International was presented with Caring Company logo for five consecutive years by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service. It recognizes the company’s effort and commitment in the practice of corporate social responsibility throughout the years. This year, a total of over 3,200 companies and organizations were…
Shenzhen, China, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since 2012, Belle International has been recognized as Manpower Developer (MD) under the “ERB Manpower Developer Award Scheme” organized by the Employees Retraining Board (ERB), in recognition of her outstanding achievements in manpower training and development. This year, Belle International is pleased to receive its highest honour –…
Shenzhen, China, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — To recognize the commitment and effort to the environment, Belle International was presented with the Certificate of Merit (Shops and Retailers) of 2015 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) at the presentation ceremony held on 19 April 2016 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The HKAEE,…
Hong Kong, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Prada is expanding and completely renovating its store in Hong Kong situated on Canton Road, the city’s main shopping street. The two-storey space occupies a total area of more than 1,300 square metres, with a secondary internal access from Harbour City.
The external façade pays homage to the Franco-Venezuelan…
SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Opening this fall, a new REI store in Milford, Conn. will help the outdoor community enjoy life outside and support local nonprofits who steward nearby recreational places. Located between the Housatonic River and Long Island Sound, the new store will carry gear and apparel for the region’s most popular…
SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Outdoor adventurers in Houston, Texas will have a new REI store when the co-op sets up camp at the Baybrook Mall this fall. Situated just miles from the northern point of Galveston Bay, the new store will carry gear and apparel for some of the region’s most popular…
Tokyo, 2016-Jul-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc. today announced a revision to the definition of “spouse” under its internal employment regulations to include recognition for same-sex partners. The revision was approved at a Board of Directors meeting held on July 22, 2016.
Rakuten, which will celebrate 20 years since its founding next year, has grown…
Marbella, 2016-Jul-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fridays, la cadena líder de “casual dining” en USA, abre un nuevo establecimiento en Puerto Banús. Esta cadena, que ya tiene presencia en más de 60 países y suma más de 900 restaurantes en el mundo, está operada en España por el Grupo Vips desde el año 1992.
Pero Fridays…
Madrid, 2016-Jul-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Grupo Vips y la cadena de origen británico de restaurantes pan-asiáticos wagamama (www.wagamama.com) anuncian hoy que han firmado un acuerdo mediante el cual el Grupo español se convierte en franquiciado exclusivo para desarrollar y operar la marca en España y Portugal. La apertura del primer wagamama en España está…
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISC, 2016-Jul-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gordy’s Market was thrilled to host 5 ribbon cutting events for its newest stores in Wisconsin in Eau Claire, Barron, Hayward, Stanley, and Whitehall.
The ribbon cutting events took place during Gordy’s 2 weeks of grand opening celebrations, which kicked off on Saturday, July 9 and concluded Friday,…
BOSTON, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wayfair (NYSE:W), an online destination for home furnishings and décor, and Habitat for Humanity International today announced the renewal of their global partnership to help build and rehabilitate affordable homes. The Wayfair partnership has contributed nearly $1 million over the past four years to Habitat, which works alongside homeowners to…
NORTH CANTON,Ohio, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) will release 2016 second quarter financial results Thursday, July 28 before trading begins on the New York Stock Exchange. Andy W. Mattes, Diebold president and chief executive officer, and Christopher A. Chapman, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss the results during…
London, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stella McCartney unveils her Winter 2016 ad campaign images for the first time today in collaboration with iconic American artist Ed Ruscha. Shot in London, the campaign features Amber Valetta and photographed by Harley Weir. Amber Valetta effortlessly embodies the spirit of the modern Stella McCartney woman with Ed…
LONDON, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Michael Kors Holdings Limited (NYSE:KORS) today announced that it plans to report its first quarter fiscal year 2017 financial results on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, before the market opens. The Company also plans to hold a conference call to discuss its financial results the same day at 8:00 a.m. ET.
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TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) today announced that it has entered into a firm agreement with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board's ("CPPIB") to acquire their interest in four properties that are currently co-owned, which is anticipated to close before the end of July 2016. RioCan will…
WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kapowsin Meats Inc., a Graham, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 11,658 pounds of pork products that may be contaminated with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The whole roaster hogs were produced between June 13, 2016 and July 15, 2016.…