STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2017-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — During a high-level session at World Water Week in Stockholm, H&M group and WWF today (29 AUG, 2017) announced a new initiative to help Turkey tackle its water challenges, particularly pollution, and ensure sustainable, clean water supplies for businesses, people and nature.
Building on the success of previous partnerships…
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National Grocery Retailer Also Distributing 1,000 Disaster Relief Packages to Hard-Hit Areas
Batavia, Ill., 2017-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — ALDI announced today (August 29, 2017) it will donate $100,000 to the American Red Cross and $50,000 to the city of Rosenberg, Texas, to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. In addition, the company is also working…
London, 2017-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —
BRC – NIELSEN SHOP PRICE INDEX – August 2017
Period Covered: 07 - 11 August 2017
Overall Shop Price deflation was 0.3 per cent in August, a slight deceleration from the 0.4 per cent fall in July. Except for June of this year, this is the shallowest deflation rate since…
Accenture to Create Dedicated iOS Practice Within Select Accenture Digital Studios; Apple to Co-Locate Experts with These Teams
Cupertino, California and New York, 2017-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple and Accenture are partnering to help businesses transform how their people engage with customers through innovative business solutions for iOS. The partnership will take full advantage…
Meijer named as one of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion
Retailer achieves high score of 90 percent, earns first time placement on the 2017 Disability Equality Index®
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) and American…
Asian Investors Continue to Favor Big Ticket Deals and Diverse Geographic Mix When Deploying Capital into Global Real Estate
London, New York, Hong Kong the Leading Global Destinations for Asian Investors
Los Angeles, 2017-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Global real estate continues to serve as an attractive asset class for investors, with Asian…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., 2017-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) announced today (8/29/2017) that its majority-owned operating partnership subsidiary, CBL & Associates Limited Partnership (the "Operating Partnership"), priced $225 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.950% Senior Notes Due 2026 (the "notes") under its existing shelf registration statement. The notes constitute an…
MANCHESTER, England, 2017-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Co-op has today (29 August 2017) announced it will cut the cost of women’s sanitary products to cover the cost of the so-called ‘Tampon tax.’
A five per cent reduction will come into effect on 30 August 2017 ahead of Government proposals* to remove the VAT.
All 71 own label…
Wendy's launches new, limited-edition Giant Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger
DUBLIN, Ohio, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — A Wendy's fan favorite, the iconic Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger (aka the JBC), appears to be not so junior anymore with the launch of the new, limited-edition Giant Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger (aka the Giant JBC). With double the fresh, never-frozen beef* double the…
Abercrombie & Fitch to open store at the Red Sea Mall in Jeddah in partnership with Majid Al Futtaim
First Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids Store in Saudi Arabia to Open in September 2017
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF) today (Aug. 28, 2017) announced that in partnership with Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, it will open the…
MONTREAL, QUEBEC, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — DAVIDsTEA Inc. (NASDAQ:DTEA) today (08/28/17 ) announced that its financial results for the second quarter fiscal 2017 will be released after market close on Thursday, September 7, 2017. The Company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that day to discuss the financial results.
The conference call will be…
Dunkin’ Donuts offers prize or special offers with its on-cup peel and reveal promotion
Dunkin’ Donuts’ first-ever national on-cup peel & reveal program offers prizes to guests who purchase a large or extra large hot Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate (excluding Espresso) through end of September
Football stars Rob Gronkowski and Odell Beckham Jr. celebrate…
Baskin-Robbins brings summer to a close with one more sweet deal: Celebrate 31
CANTON, MA, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Looking to end summer on a sweet note? Baskin-Robbins is bringing summer to a close with one more sweet deal: Celebrate 31. It is only fitting that this celebration take place on Thursday, August 31st,…
Bon-Ton Stores unveils what's NEW & NOW in fashion this season
MILWAUKEE, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT), which operates Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson's, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers stores, unveils what's NEW & NOW in fashion this season. Must-have fall trends, styles and colors in apparel, shoes, handbags and accessories are now available…
PRODUCT RECALL: Disney Frozen 3-pack socks that contain a chemical included on Lindex list of restricted chemicals
Sweden, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — We have discovered that one pair of the socks (the one with Anna motif) in Disney Frozen 3-pack with article number 833 7410285 5170 1611 unfortunately does not meet Lindex safety requirements.…
Program Helps Superintendents and School Districts with Strategic Design, Organizational Alignment and Resource Allocation
Boca Raton, Fla., 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of office products, services, and solutions, today (August 28, 2017) announced that it is expanding its Strategic Partnerships Program. The program, which initially started in Connecticut, has…
Marks the Twelfth Consecutive Year Office Depot Has Received the Nationally Acclaimed “Partners of Choice” Award from David Weekley Homes
Boca Raton, Fla., 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of office products, services, and solutions, today (August 28, 2017) announced it has been honored with the coveted “Partners of…
“How We Will Pay”* study shows consumers who own wearables buy more, prefer cashless purchases and view devices as eliminating buying friction
SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Visa (NYSE:V) today (Aug. 28, 2017) announced it is enabling Visa payments on Fitbit’s first smartwatch – Fitbit Ionic™. Eligible cardholders of participating banks will be able…
ATLANTA, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot® Foundation today (Aug 28, 2017) announced its commitment of $1 million to support Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts in Texas and Louisiana.
Funds will be distributed to several nonprofit partners including the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Convoy of Hope, Operation Blessing and Team Rubicon to support…
Strategic Alliance Between Private and Public Cloud Leaders Delivers a Seamlessly Integrated Hybrid Cloud
Early Access and Beta Customers include Brink's, Cerner, Elemica, MIT, Moody's, State of Louisiana, and Sysco
LAS VEGAS, NV, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (August 28, 2017) at VMworld® 2017, VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS),…
New Amazon facility will employ more than 1,000 full-time associates
SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today (Aug. 28, 2017) announced plans to open its second Oregon fulfillment center in Salem, which will create more than 1,000 full-time positions. The company recently announced an upcoming fulfillment center in Troutdale and it currently operates a sortation center in Hillsboro and Prime…
SONIC® Drive-In brings full-flavored twist on its popular Boneless Wings lineup
Guests can try all Boneless Wing Flavors with ‘Wing Night in America'
OKLAHOMA CITY, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Back by popular demand, SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) is putting a full-flavored twist on its popular Boneless Wings lineup with interesting new flavors to give guests a delightfully…
CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation donates $200,000 to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation today (August 28, 2017) announced $200,000 in cash and in-kind product donations to organizations helping with relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Following widespread damage to communities across the coast of Texas, federal officials are anticipating the storm will drive 30,000 people…
NEW BRITAIN, Conn., 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the images and stories of the devastation caused in Texas by Hurricane Harvey continue to mount, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) today (Aug. 28, 2017) announced a commitment of up to $125,000 for immediate distaster relief. The company will donate $50,000 to the American Red Cross and $25,000 to the Houston ToolBank, as well as double…
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dedinas-Franzak Enterprises is recalling Big Win, Butter Popcorn Artificially Flavored 5 OZ, UPC #0-11822-58492-0, This product is artificially flavored and milk is not specifically called out in the Allergen Statement. The product may contain milk and people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Milk may…
Portion of Proceeds From All Car Seats Sold at Babies"R"Us in September to Benefit Safe Kids Worldwide
Wayne, NJ, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first big “test” of parenthood is often not even the birth, but the drive home from the hospital. That moment when a parent realizes they’re going home, alone, with their…
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 1,444,189 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from August 21, 2017 up to and including August 25, 2017. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €16.46 per share for a total consideration of €23.8 million. These repurchases were…
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is supporting the American Red Cross with a $50,000 corporate donation to support the relief and recovery efforts in Texas and Louisiana following devastating floods from Hurricane Harvey.
Now through September 9, 2017, Dollar General stores are also collecting donations to benefit American Red…
Michael Kors launches second capsule collection with DFS
SINGAPORE, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — DFS Group, the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, is excited to announce the launch of an exclusive Michael Kors collection available only in DFS and T Galleria by DFS stores this September. Inspired by the jet-set lifestyle and New York’s urban…
GOME Retail 2017 interim results: Group’s overall GMV increased 23% year-on-year to RMB 61.7 billion
Financial Highlights:
Group’s overall GMV increased 23% year-on-year to RMB 61.7 billion
Sales revenue increased 7.8% year-on-year to RMB 38.07 billion
Comparable store sales reached RMB 22.92 billion, representing a year-on-year
increase of 2.3%
Consolidated gross profit margin increased 1.4 percentage points year-on-year to
17.8%
Hong Kong, 2017-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — GOME…