Argos launches new collection of toys inspired by the upcoming new release, Star Wars™: The Last Jedi
LONDON, 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading toy retailer, Argos, is celebrating today’s Force Friday II by launching a new 13-strong range of toys and collectables inspired by the upcoming new release, Star Wars™: The Last Jedi.
Available in-store and…
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Sainsbury’s Car Buying Index: 41% of UK adults believe they will buy an electric car in the next decade
LONDON, 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s Bank Loans research indicates 41% of adults believe they may switch to electric cars within the next decade
One in four UK adults (23%) is considering buying an electric car within…
Godiva chocolates makes debut in Sainsbury’s supermarkets and convenience stores nationwide
LONDON, 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s customers across the country can now treat themselves to delicious Belgian chocolates with the premium Godiva chocolate brand going on sale in 500 stores. This is the first time the Godiva brand has ever been sold in a…
LONDON, 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis will expand a trial of a brand new home improvement and maintenance service across Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Gloucester and Taunton from 12 September. The initiative, called 'Home Solutions from John Lewis', which has already been trialled in Milton Keynes, enables customers to book plumbers, electricians,…
Houston, TX , 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the impact of Hurricane Harvey has unfolded, we have been saddened by its impact on our co-workers and neighbors. But we’ve also been touched by the heroic acts and the community spirit of those involved in the rescue and recovery efforts. As a member of…
Iced Coffee Twist French Vanilla Caramel (Photo: Business Wire)
For a limited time, America's Drive-In offers flavorful addition to iced coffee lineup
OKLAHOMA CITY, 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) adds to their classic Iced Coffee lineup with the all new Iced Coffee Twists™, featuring delicious flavor "twists" of Chocolate or Caramel. The extra swirl gives…
Company announces contributions to local nonprofit
RICHMOND, Virginia, 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, today celebrated the grand opening of its first store in the Delmarva peninsula and 7th store in the state of Maryland. The store is located at 1801 North Salisbury Boulevard and has the capacity…
SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Art Peck and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Teri List-Stoll will address investors at the Goldman Sachs 24th Annual Global Retailing Conference on September 6, 2017 in New York City.
A live webcast of the presentation…
Highest score of all participants in “Current Offering” category and “Commerce Management” criteria
A top scorer in “Customer-facing Digital Touchpoints” and “Solution architecture" criteria
Intershop platform noted as “powerful platform to address complex midmarket seller needs”
San Francisco, CA, 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop, a pioneering eCommerce technology provider, announced today…
IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Entrepreneurs looking for the right financial opportunity to start a business better hurry to take advantage of the Zero Franchisee Fee Initiative to franchise a 7‑Eleven® store. The program ends Sept. 30, 2017. Until then, 7‑Eleven, Inc. will waive the franchise fee, a savings of up to $80,000, on select U.S. stores available to…
Donating $250,000 to the American Red Cross
Committing $250,000 to Dollar Tree and Family Dollar Employee Assistance Funds
CHESAPEAKE, Va., 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores, today announced that, as part of its efforts to support communities and associates affected by the recent storms in Texas and Louisiana, the Company is donating $500,000 of…
MANCHESTER, UK, 2017-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The iconic Double Dragon Ale has secured a first national listing for the Felinfoel Brewery with a contract win at the Co-op .
Sales of Double Dragon Ale has taken off after being introduced into around 80 Co-op food stores last November – the latest contract coup will see the award-winning…
Local sandwich and barbecue restaurants, popular brewery, coming to the airport
ATLANTA, 2017-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère, the travel retail and restaurateur leader in North America, was awarded a food and beverage package at Denver International Airport (DEN). Brothers BBQ, Snarf’s Sandwiches and Breckenridge Brewery will open in A Concourse. As part of the upcoming expansion of the…
Meijer features huge variety of the newest Star Wars themed products
Retailer featuring variety of items and participating in Star Wars “Find the Force” augmented reality experience for Force Friday II at 235 stores across Midwest
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer stores throughout the Midwest are preparing to bring customers closer to…
Company to Donate 100% of Proceeds to American Red Cross
Matthews, NC, 2017-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter announced today (Aug. 31, 2017) it will launch an Emergency Support campaign to benefit individuals and families affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Throughout the month of September, the company invites their generous shoppers and valued associates to place a…
7‑Eleven launches test program called RENEW at 95 stores in Portland, Seattle and Madison, Wisconsin
IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc. is furthering its commitment to reduce its energy footprint by launching a test program called RENEWTM this month at 95 stores in Portland, Seattle and Madison, Wisconsin.
RENEW is a reduced emissions program 7‑Eleven®is launching in collaboration with GreenPrint, a company promoting sustainability through the retail gasoline, fleet…
Phoenix, 2017-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — In response to Hurricane Harvey, PetSmart Charities is reaching out to help pets and pet parents in need. The organization has earmarked at least $1 million in emergency relief funding to help animal welfare agencies who are working on the front lines to rescue, relocate, feed and care…
#PoundlandDumpsTrump: Limited-Edition Donald Trump £1 merchandise at Poundland
Poundland can’t dump Trump
Thousands of Presidential products purchased for POTUS visit.
Stores are asking for shoppers to ‘dump Trump’ in style.
Willenhall, United Kingdom, 2017-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — With Donald Trump’s re-scheduled UK Tour not happening any time soon, Poundland are calling…
Delaware North Sportservice opens two year-round dining destinations at the new Little Caesars Arena in Detroit
Kid Rock brings his first restaurant concept to Detroit, Kid Rock’s Made in Detroit, featuring local beer and craft cocktails, artist memorabilia and live music with a specific focus on local talent
Detroit-focused food market, The District Market, to offer…
eBay shoppers get access to Online Repair Manuals for over 80 percent of vehicles on the road
This new offering provides a one-stop-shop for buyers, who shop eBay first, whether they’re looking for the right part, right price, or expert guidance.
San Jose, CA, 2017-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — At eBay, we’re continually focused on building…
Sales of Scottish produce are up by a third in Co-op stores
Bakery favourites leading the sales surge
MANCHESTER, England, 2017-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Scotland’s love affair with home-grown fare is flourishing, as figures released by the Co-op today (30 August 2017) show that overall sales of Scottish products across its 350 stores are up an…
Byron Center, MI, 2017-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash Company (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today (Aug 30th, 2017) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.165 per common share. The dividend will be paid on September 29, 2017 to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2017. As…
Gloucester, ON, 2017-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its ongoing growth in Canada, Lowe’s Canada has announced hiring plans for its Gloucester RONA big box location set to convert to the Lowe’s banner. Located at 1880 Innes Road, the Gloucester RONA Home and Garden store will convert to the Lowe’s banner this…
Smart & Final launches delivery platform at shop.smartandfinal.com as part of expanded partnership with Instacart
COMMERCE, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Smart & Final Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SFS), the neighborhood warehouse grocery store, has launched its own delivery platform at shop.smartandfinal.com Powered by Instacart, the technology-driven, nationwide on-demand grocery delivery service. The e-commerce website is…
Company Also Announces Employee Match Program
OAK BROOK, IL, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) announces that it will donate $1 million to the American Red Cross in support of the relief and recovery efforts for families impacted by Hurricane Harvey. In addition, the company announced a $250,000 employee matching program.
"In the aftermath…
Enterprise Comparable Sales Increased 5.4%
GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.67 Increased 20%
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.69 Increased 21%
MINNEAPOLIS, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today (August 29, 2017) announced results for the second quarter ended July 29, 2017 (“Q2 FY18”), as compared to the second quarter ended July 30, 2016 (“Q2 FY17”). The company reported…
SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced today (Aug. 30, 2017) that Alexa will be able to talk to Cortana, and Cortana will be able to talk to Alexa. You will be able to turn to your Echo device and say, "Alexa, open Cortana," or turn to your Windows 10 device…
Grand Rapids MI, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dedinas Franzak Enterprises of Grand Rapids MI, is recalling several brands of butter flavored popcorn because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recalled butter flavored popcorn brands…
Rajbhog Distributors GA. Inc. recalls Jalebi that may contain undeclared Almond
Duluth, GA., 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rajbhog Distributors GA. Inc. of Tucker GA-30084 is recalling 1467 packets of Jalebi because it may contain undeclared Almond pcs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Almonds run the risk of serious or life-…
Law Enforcement Agencies in Communities Served by Rite Aid Can Now Apply Online to Receive a Free Safe Medication Disposal Unit
Camp Hill, Pa., 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Rite Aid Foundation announced today (Aug. 30, 2017) the rollout of its KidCents Safe Medication Disposal Program, a new program focused on reducing drug accessibility, medication…