Spanish fashion brand El Ganso to make its Middle East debut with its first store at The Avenues in Kuwait
Kuwait, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Founded in Madrid. Made in Europe. Now, Spanish fashion brand El Ganso is all set to make its Middle East debut with the opening of its first store at The…
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London, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dixons Carphone has opened its second Currys PC World concession within the Tesco Extra store in Weston Favell. The concession, which opened its doors on the 18th August, is the result of a trial partnership between the retailers, and follows the opening of its first concession in the…
Solna, Sweden, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Maria Lundberg has been named as the new Chief Information Officer (CIO) of ICA Gruppen. To enable ICA to better capitalise on opportunities created by digitalisation of businesses and to further strengthen Group synergies in IT, she will also have a seat on the ICA Management Team.…
Staples Helps Cleveland Teachers Create Positive Classroom Experiences
CLEVELAND, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) announced today (Aug. 21, 2017) that all 158 projects posted by teachers on DonorsChoose.org in Cleveland received full funding as part of Staples’s $1 million donation to DonorsChoose.org, a charity that has funded more than 900,000 classroom projects for teachers and…
Gran Canaria, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — In this edition, we highlight the key themes of the 62nd International SPAR Congress, which took place on the island of Gran Canaria in May. At this year’s Congress, we celebrated the 85th anniversary of SPAR with the theme ‘Better Together for 85 years’. Better Together is…
Boucherville, QC, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe's Canada, a leading home improvement company operating more than 600 stores in Canada under different banners, is proud to announce that its Lowe's Heroes program raised a total of $279,917. This past April and May, customers in all Lowe's stores in Canada were invited to donate…
SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs has opened in Redmond, offering more communities access to high-quality, convenient health care. For treatment of minor illness and injury, CareClinic at the Redmond Town Center Bartell Drugs is a new way for people to receive the treatment they…
SAN DIEGO, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC) today ( August 21, 2017) presented Walgreens with the 2017 Infinity Arrow Award for Service and Take Back in recognition for the company’s Safe Medication Disposal program. Walgreens disposal program, launched last year, is the first ongoing national effort of its kind…
BJ's Restaurants launches fully integrated online ordering platform along with alcohol delivery
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — On the heels of announcing its new delivery partnership with DoorDash, BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) launched a fully integrated online ordering platform along with alcohol delivery.
BJ's is one of the first national restaurant brands to offer on-demand delivery of craft…
CONCORD, N.C., 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) announced today (AUG. 21, 2017) that First Data (NYSE: FDC), a global leader in commerce-enabling technology, will partner with Kyle Larson and the No. 42 Chevrolet SS team for two upcoming Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) races at Talladega Superspeedway and Martinsville Speedway. This expands…
SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. announced that Kelley Hall has joined the company as senior vice president, chief accounting officer, beginning August 21, 2017.
"We constantly strive to bring top talent to Nordstrom and are thrilled to have someone as experienced and knowledgeable as Kelley join the company," said Anne Bramman, chief financial officer of Nordstrom. "Kelley's approach to our…
Tesco introduces rare, mini avocados or Zilla Egg
It’s the fruit sensation that’s graced millions of Instagram feeds and quickly become a breakfast staple.
CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Now for a limited time only, customers at Tesco will be able to enjoy small, snack–sized avocados, as well as regular-sized varieties.
Available in packs…
Company also announces actions to balance the ‘art and science’ of retail through changes to merchandising structure and strengthened consumer insights and data analytics
CINCINNATI, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today (Aug. 21, 2017) announced several changes intended to improve the company’s performance, including the hiring of Hal Lawton as president, the creation of…
Krug family home at 5 rue Coquebert in Reims reopens following years of meticulous restoration
Paris, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krug has reopened the doors to the historic home of the Krug family at 5 rue Coquebert in Reims. After two years of meticulous restoration the building has been entirely transformed to welcome Krug Lovers to…
London, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Back to School season Marks & Spencer is improving its uniform offering for customers by trialling a new service in shoe fitting.
Ahead of the busiest day for Back to School shoe shopping (Saturday 26th August), M&S has introduced dedicated Footwear Fitting Advisors in 36 stores to help parents and their little…
London, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — BRC Global Standards has today (August 21, 2017) published the first edition of a Global Guidance on Migration from Packaging Materials into Food. This guidance was developed with the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and Campden BRI. It aims to provide organisations involved in the delivery of food…
ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, today (August 21, 2017) announced Christopher Jones, former legislative director and counsel for U.S. Representative Rick Crawford (R-AR), a member of the House Agriculture Committee and Nutrition Subcommittee, is joining its government relations department as…
Dollar General opens its 14,000th store location
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar General (NYSE: DG) reached a new milestone this morning as it hosted hundreds of excited customers in Dauphin, Pennsylvania to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s 14,000th store location.
“Dollar General is excited to celebrate our company’s continued growth by celebrating…
7‑Eleven honored for its efforts to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency
IRVING, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Alliance to Save Energy has awarded 7‑Eleven® with the Alliance to Save Energy “Built Environment” award for its commitment to reducing energy consumption and improving efficiency in its stores.
7‑Eleven has successfully decreased electricity use in store…
Austin hot-spot brings its iconic dishes and specialty beverage menu to Barbara Jordan Terminal, Gate 7
AUSTIN, TEXAS, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Second Bar + Kitchen (SBK), the New American restaurant via Austin’s La Corsha Hospitality Group, announces its long-awaited Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) opening on August 22, 2017.
Originally opened in 2010, critically-acclaimed Second Bar + Kitchen serves an eclectic mix…
A small Four Square store in suburban Auckland has pipped its bigger brand brothers to win Foodstuffs North Island’s 2017 Store of the Year.
Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Four Square Ellerslie won top honours at the cooperative’s annual awards dinner at Auckland Museum on Friday, 11 August. Around 200 owner-operators, support…
Sainsbury’s predicts five top food trends expected to hit our screens from GBBO 2017
London, 2017-Aug-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the return of GBBO in just a few short weeks, baking fans across the UK are dusting off the weighing scales, donning their aprons and hoping for some brilliant bakes. Ahead of the 12…
Argos unveils stunning 1.00 CT diamond cluster engagement ring
London, 2017-Aug-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — As style icon Millie Mackintosh reveals her breathtaking engagement ring to the world, leading digital retailer, Argos has released an almost identical version, for a fraction of the price.
The stunning 1.00 CT diamond cluster ring, set in luxurious yellow 9…
Stanley Black & Decker opens new Makerspace in Maryland
TOWSON, Md., 2017-Aug-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) today (Aug. 17, 2017) announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Makerspace, a 4,500-square- foot workshop dedicated to helping Stanley Black & Decker employees bring innovative new ideas to life, as well as to serving as…
JCPenney elects Wonya Lucas to its board of directors
PLANO, Texas, 2017-Aug-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today (Aug. 17, 2017) announced the election of Wonya Lucas, president and chief executive officer of Public Broadcasting Atlanta, to its board of directors. Highly regarded for her mass communications and broadcasting leadership,…
Meijer kicks off fall Simply Give campaign
Program generated nearly $32 million since 2008 for food pantries across the Midwest
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, 2017-Aug-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — On the heels of its record-setting spring efforts, the Meijer fall Simply Give campaign will kick off Sunday to help stock the shelves of its food pantry partners…
Koln, Deutschland, 2017-Aug-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wilhelm Brandenburg favorisiert Erlensee als neuen Standort für eine Produktionsstätte samt Firmenzentrale. Im Laufe des Auswahlprozesses hat sich herauskristallisiert, dass Erlensee der Anforderungsmatrix von allen drei infrage kommenden Standorten (Erlensee, Karben, Frankfurt/Maintal) am meisten entspricht. Vor diesem Hintergrund wird Wilhelm Brandenburg den Standort Erlensee prioritär weiterentwickeln. Die…
CHESAPEAKE, Va., 2017-Aug-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores, will host its conference call for investors and analysts to discuss financial results for the second quarter ended July 29, 2017.
WHEN: Thursday, August 24, 2017 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time
PARTICIPATE: At least 5 minutes prior to the conference call, please dial 877-604-9665…
Hartlepool, United Kingdom, 2017-Aug-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — There was a lot of excitement in Walsall today (17 August 2017) as a new B&M Bargains Store was opened.
The latest addition to B&M's portfolio in the region comes as a huge boost to the local economy thanks to the creation of more than 35 jobs.
It…
RetailNext to provide analytics solutions for ultra-premium quality wine producer and marketer Andrew Peller Limited
Award-Winning Vintner Focuses on Enhancing the Guest Experience at Two Ontario Wineries
SAN JOSE, Calif., 2017-Aug-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Aug. 17, 2017), RetailNext Inc., the worldwide expert and market leader in IoT smart store retail analytics for optimizing shopper experiences,…