Ireland, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Ireland has launched a new community initiative, which aims to deliver a life-saving defibrillator at every EUROSPAR Supermarket. There are currently 50 EUROSPAR Supermarkets nationwide ensuring new defibrillators become available throughout the country - many in areas where a defibrillator is not currently available.
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CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Tesco Compensation Scheme opens today (23 August 2017) for eligible shareholders and bondholders.
The scheme was previously announced on 28 March 2017, when Tesco PLC (Tesco) and Tesco Stores Limited announced an agreement with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to compensate investors who were net purchasers of…
Kenmore and Kenmore Elite Floor Care Products to be Sold at Retailers Worldwide
DieHard Alkaline Batteries and Flashlights to be Sold at Retailers in Select Countries Internationally
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears Holdings today (Aug 22, 2017) announced it has signed two licensing agreements that will broaden the reach…
Carrefour Spain is the main sponsor of “La Vuelta” for the fifth consecutive year
Spain, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the fifth consecutive year, Carrefour Spain is the main sponsor of “La Vuelta”, the Spanish leg of cycling’s Grand Tour series, and will be flying the race colours from 19 August to 10 September 2017.…
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) announced today(Aug 22, 2017) that it expects to release its financial results for the Company's fiscal 2017 second quarter before the market opens on Thursday, August 24, 2017, and simultaneously post a pre-recorded conference call and audio webcast on its corporate website. It…
Argos now accepting pre-orders for Xbox One X and Xbox One S 1TB Minecraft console
London, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Eager Xbox fans can place pre-orders for the hotly anticipated new Xbox One X and Xbox One S 1TB Minecraft console on argos.co.uk from today (22 August 2017), the retailer has announced.
Fans now have the chance to…
WASHINGTON, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Even though more parents started back-to-school shopping early this year, many families still have a lot of shopping left to do as they prepare their children for the start of school. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, the average family…
Chipotle to offer educational assistance to employees who pursue a Bachelor of Arts at DU
Initial data shows 89 percent of student-employees stay with Chipotle after enrolling in tuition assistance programs; student-employees also see greater likelihood of promotion
DENVER, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has added University of Denver (DU) to…
Outsourcing Services becomes first Bunzl business unit with consistent B2B and B2C online customer experience
Tablet devices used as sales productivity tool for account managers
Online product set to rise from 9,000 to 30,000
Jena, Germany, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bunzl Australasia Limited has launched its first B2B web shop with the help…
COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Aug. 22, 2017) L Brands, Inc. (NYSE:LB) announced the appointment of Patricia S. Bellinger and Robert H. Schottenstein to its Board of Directors.
Bellinger is an Adjunct Lecturer and Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School . She is an internationally recognized expert on diversity, inclusion and leadership development and serves on the boards…
Montvale, NJ, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —
WHO: Wegmans Montvale employees and representatives from the Tri-Boro Food Pantry, Helping Hand Food Pantry, Buddies of NJ, Inc., Center for Food Action, and Community FoodBank of New Jersey.
WHEN: Thursday, August 24 at 2 p.m.
WHERE: Wegmans Montvale at 100 Farm View. The Wegmans truck will be parked in front of the store. Members…
KappAhls appoints Glenda Marevind new Brand & Marketing Manager
Mölndal, Sweden, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Glenda Marevind is KappAhls new Brand & Marketing Manager since mid August.
I am very pleased to welcome Glenda to KappAhl. She has the right experience and attitude on how to best continue the work of strengthening the relationship and communication…
JCPenney launches new brand of bedding and decor for kids — Frank + Lulu
PLANO, Texas, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — JCPenney [NYSE: JCP] is spreading the enjoyment of afternoon naptimes and playing make-believe with the launch of Frank + Lulu, a whimsical new brand of bedding and decor for kids. Featuring bright colors and…
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 1,623,027 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from August 14, 2017 up to and including August 18, 2017. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €16.82 per share for a total consideration of €27.3 million. These repurchases were…
NEW YORK, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sequential Brands Group Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) today ( Aug. 22, 2017) announced a new multi year licensing agreement with Cathay Home, a leading manufacturer of home textile products, to create an Ellen Tracy Home line in categories such as comforters, duvets, sheets, throws, blankets and quilts. The new line…
HOUSTON, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE:WRI) announced today (8/22/2017) that its third quarter 2017 earnings will be released after the market closes on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Senior Management will host our quarterly earnings conference call on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
Event: Weingarten Realty’s Third Quarter 2017…
Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs North Island has opened its second Fresh Collective by New World store in the central Auckland suburb of Mount Albert. The store at 1 Alberton Ave was formerly a Four Square. It closed on June 20 so that refurbishment work could begin.
“We’re very excited to…
MANCHESTER, England, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Savvy students can “bag” an extra saving at their Co-op food store with NUS extra and Co-op Membership.
NUS extra cardholders receive a 10% discount off their groceries at the community retailer.
In addition, students who also become a Member of the Co-op will gain a further 5% reward on purchases of own-branded products and…
Seongnam-si, Korea, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — BIXOLON Co., Ltd. a leading global mobile, label and POS printer manufacturer, today (August 22, 2017) announced a new software development kit to speed development of Chrome-based receipt printing applications. The first POS printer manufacturer to offer development tools for the Google Chrome OS™, BIXOLON created the new…
St-Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta Ltd, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) (“Lenta”), one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce it will release its reviewed IFRS financial results for the first half-year of 2017 on 30th August 2017. Lenta will also host an Analyst and Investor Conference Call on…
Board Adopts Share Repurchase Program of up to $20 Million
ST. LOUIS, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) today (-Aug. 21, 2017) announced that its Board of Directors has completed its previously announced review of strategic alternatives. After an extensive analysis and careful consideration of a broad range of strategic alternatives by the Board…
GameStop kicks off nationwide pre-orders for world’s most powerful system
GRAPEVINE, Texas, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop, the world’s largest gaming retailer, is giving power to the players by offering fans the first chance to experience Xbox One X, as part of a multimillion dollar campaign to support the new system. Today (Aug. 20,…
COPPELL, Texas, 2017-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Container Store Group, Inc. (NYSE:TCS) (the “Company”), today (08/21/2017) announced it has completed the amendment of its senior secured term loan credit facility, led by JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. The amended and restated facility extended the maturity date to August 18, 2021 with an increase in the applicable interest rate margin for…
Tokyo, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc. (TSE: 4755) today announced it has invested in genetic health testing pioneer Genesis Healthcare Co., receiving a 1.4 billion yen issue of new shares. Rakuten Chairman and CEO Hiroshi “Mickey” Mikitani will join Genesis Healthcare’s Board of Directors as an External Board Director.
Genesis Healthcare, founded in…
Esprit eyewear launches its new and forward-thinking ECOllection
Ratingen, Germany, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bio-based. Lightweight. Flexible. Durable: In fall/winter 2017, Esprit eyewear launches its new and forward-thinking ECOllection. The eco-friendly optical collection is made of bio-based plastic material, resulting in lightweight, flexible and durable frames. The key ingredient of the ECOllection frames is…
London, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The historic town centre of Penicuik, Midlothian, is to welcome two new tenants following a successful marketing campaign to attract new retailers.
LCP, which manages Penicuik Shopping Centre on behalf of Evolve Estates, has signed up Kingstan Holdings, trading as Vaporized, for unit 5a on a five-year lease, while…
InvenTrust Properties acquires The Plaza Midtown in the Midtown submarket of Atlanta, GA
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — InvenTrust Properties Corp. (“InvenTrust” or “the Company”) today ( 08/21/2017 ) announced that it has acquired The Plaza Midtown, a 70,000 square foot Publix-anchored center located in the Midtown submarket of Atlanta, GA, for approximately…
Dunkin’ Donuts invites America to vote for their favorite Baskin-Robbins ice cream inspired iced coffee flavors
Dunkin’ fans have their say in which Baskin-Robbins ice cream inspired iced coffee flavors are their favorite, which could return summer 2018
CANTON, MA, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — As summer ‘17 starts to wind down, Dunkin’ Donuts is already looking forward…
eBay appoints Scott Cutler, Jay Lee and Jooman Park to new regional leadership roles
San Jose, CA, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY), a global commerce leader, has appointed Scott Cutler, Jay Lee and Jooman Park to new regional leadership roles. Mr. Cutler has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Americas, for…
Lindex appoints Elisabeth Peregi interim CEO
Sweden, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ingvar Larsson, CEO of Lindex, has decided to resign from his post. Elisabeth Peregi, currently Country Manager of Lindex Sweden, has been appointed interim CEO of Lindex with immediate effect.
I look forward to this assignment and I am happy for the confidence to lead…