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Shopify merchants can now sell products directly on Twitter

Shopify merchants can now enable buy buttons on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter OTTAWA, ONTARIO, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopify Inc. (“Shopify”) (NYSE: SHOP, TSX: SH), a leading cloud-based, multichannel commerce platform, today launched a partnership with Twitter to allow Shopify merchants to sell products directly on Twitter. Twitter’s “Buy Now” buttons will be available to U.S.-based…

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METRO GROUP sells Galeria Kaufhof including all locations in Germany and Belgium to the Canadian Hudson’s Bay Company for EUR 2.825 billion

Closing date of transaction 30 September 2015 Transaction value: €2.825 billion Net cash inflow of €1.75 billion for (today's) end of METRO AG's financial year as at 30.09.2015 Rating-relevant net debt reduced by €2.85 billion Düsseldorf, Germany, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — METRO GROUP successfully concludes the sale of Galeria Kaufhof including all locations in…

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Starbucks Mobile Order & Pay now available in UK

LONDON, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks is launching Mobile Order & Pay in the UK, allowing customers to pre-order their favourite drinks and food in over 150 London stores* and save time in the queue. Rolling out from 1st of October, the new feature, available exclusively within the Starbucks App, offers customers greater convenience…

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Starbucks Foundation contributes $300,000 to support Seeds for Progress Foundation’s Digital Seeds program in Nicaragua

Nicaragua, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — As she travels through Nicaraguan communities where coffee farmers are focused on the annual coffee crop, Rosa Rivas thinks years ahead. The harvest she contemplates extends beyond the region's essential crop to include more and more schools populated by growing numbers of healthy and proficient students. Rivas is executive director of the…

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Fendi and Pucci celebrated women with an accent on seduction at Women’s Fashion Week in Milan

MILAN, ITALY, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Before hitting the Parisian runways, Women’s Fashion Week took place in Milan, where Italian designers showcased their Spring/Summer 2016 collections. Each in their own way, Fendi and Pucci celebrated women with an accent on seduction. The Pucci catwalk was an eagerly anticipated event that marked the young designer Massimo…

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CVS Health partners with startup accelerator MassChallenge and digital health venture fund Rock Health

WOONSOCKET, R.I. , 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it was partnering with top startup accelerator MassChallenge and digital health venture fund Rock Health to drive faster innovation and expand areas of focus for connected health solutions. On the heels of the opening of its Digital Innovation Lab in…

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US Foods announced certification to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Chain of Custody Standard

Every US Foods Distribution Center is now certified to the global MSC Standard for sustainable, wild-caught seafood Rosemont, Ill., 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods, one of the country's most innovative food companies and leading distributors today announced certification to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Chain of Custody Standard. The MSC is recognized as the…

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Macerich Live Webcast On October 1, 2015

SANTA MONICA, Calif., 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macerich® (NYSE: MAC) invites investors and the general public to a live webcast of management Q & A following the Macerich Investor tour of Tysons Corner Center and mixed-use development on Thursday, October 1, 2015. The live audio-only webcast will be available from approximately 11:00 am to…

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Macerich to form joint ventures to which Macerich will contribute interests in 8 assets with expected $2.3b cash proceeds to Macerich

SANTA MONICA, Calif., 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Macerich Company (NYSE Symbol: MAC) today announced it has reached agreement to form joint ventures to which Macerich will contribute interests in eight assets with expected cash proceeds to Macerich totaling $2.3 billion. GIC will have a 40% interest in five assets and Heitman will have…

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Macerich to repurchase of up to $1.2 billion of its outstanding common shares over the next 24 months

SANTA MONICA, Calif., 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Macerich Company (NYSE Symbol: MAC) today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $1.2 billion of its outstanding common shares over the next 24 months as market conditions warrant.  Repurchases may be made through open market purchases, privately…

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Julie Vickaryous and Heather Whyte speak about their experience with breast cancer in video as part of Co-op’s Drink Pink campaign in October

Saskatoon, SK, Canada, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Julie Vickaryous and Heather Whyte’s friendship began at a very unlikely place – at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre. It’s been more than a year since Julie, 21, and Heather, 40, were diagnosed with breast cancer. Despite their initial shock at the diagnosis, they’re now speaking about their…

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New dinner kit for time-starved customers launched at a Square One Markets convenience store in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

​BETHLEHEM, PA, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — A pilot test for new dinner kit that allows time-starved customers to quickly prepare nourishing family meals in less than 30 minutes was launched today at a Square One Markets convenience store in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The all-in-one kits provide healthy options to consumers and eliminate three significant downsides to…

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Shiseido’s new perfume Ever Bloom available at International Duty Free shops

Diegem, Belgium, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shiseido has created a new perfume endowed with the marvelous power of revealing the inner feminity and beauty of the woman wearing it. The musk and floral notes (orange flower and gardenia) fashion a new, sensuous airiness, leaving a precious imprint and intoxicating floral wake on the skin. It…

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Toys“R”Us® unveiled four trends anticipated to impact toy-buying decisions this holiday season

The World’s Greatest Toy Store™ Identifies Trends Expected to Influence Holiday Toy Purchases Including, “Age of the Dinosaurs,” “Full STEAM Ahead,” “Lil’ Sous Chefs in Training” and “Pets with Personality” WAYNE, NJ, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — After a year of tracking toy purchases across the globe, the team of experts at Toys“R”Us® has named four…

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Whole Foods Market among the most reputable companies for CSR in US according to US CSR RepTrak® list

US CSR RepTrak® examines America’s most reputable companies on workplace, governance, and citizenship AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market has been named among the most reputable companies for corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the United States, according to the US CSR RepTrak® list released today by Reputation Institute. The US…

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Healthy check stand featuring fresh produce and healthy snacks to open at Fresh Market in Ogden on Oct 2

Ogden UT, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Healthy Check Stand to Open In Fresh Market Ogden WHAT:           A healthy check stand featuring fresh produce and healthy snacks will officially open to the public October 2 at Fresh Market in Ogden in partnership with the Weber-Morgan Health Department. A ribbon cutting ceremony and remarks will…

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Morrisons Carrier Bag Charge expected to raise an estimated £5m windfall for good causes

Bradford, England, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Morrisons Foundation predicts an increase in the number of grants awarded following the introduction of the Single Use Carrier Bag charge on Monday 5th October. The charge in Morrisons stores is expected to raise an estimated £5m windfall for good causes when it is introduced next week. The…

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Innovation Awards by Decathlon 2015 takes place in Lille’s Zénith arena, France on October 8

Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Every year since 2005, the Innovation Awards by Decathlon have been showcasing the Passion Brands’ most innovative products. Rendezvous October 8th to enjoy this fantastic event and vote for your favourite innovation. Spotlight innovation With innovation at the heart of Decathlon’s strategies, the Innovation Awards have become a must-see event…

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Dialogforum in Berlin: Perspektiven eines nachhaltigeren Konsums in Deutschland

Ab morgen im Netz: Neuer Nachhaltigkeitsbericht der REWE Group Köln, Germany, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Über 300 Teilnehmer aus Politik, Wissenschaft, Industrie und von Nichtregierungsorganisationen (NGOs) sowie Medienvertreter diskutieren morgen, 1. Oktober 2015, im STATION Berlin beim Dialogforum der REWE Group über die Perspektiven eines nachhaltigeren Konsums in Deutschland. Zugleich präsentiert das Unternehmen seinen neuen Nachhaltigkeitsbericht,…

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Albert Heijn: Vanaf eind deze week staat ons Sinterklaas-assortiment weer op de winkelvloer

Zaandam, Netherlands, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vanaf eind deze week staat ons Sinterklaas-assortiment weer op de winkelvloer. Als leverancier van Sinterklaasplezier vindt Albert Heijn dat schoen zetten, pakjesavond, samen liedjes zingen en typische Sinterklaaslekkernijen bij dit kinderfeest centraal moeten staan. Zwarte Piet is - hoe je het wendt of keert - onderdeel van deze…

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Lindex involves customers to show the underwear collection for spring 2016

Lindex takes a new approach and develops recent year’s underwear success Bra-volution with a campaign where the fashion company involves customers to show the underwear collection for spring 2016. Gothenburg, Sweden, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The past two years Lindex has involved employees as models to show their new fit concept Bra-volution. The Bra-volution…

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Office Depot named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, North America for the tenth year in a row

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services and solutions and parent company of Office Depot and OfficeMax, today announced that it was recently named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, North America for the tenth year in a row. The Dow Jones Sustainability…

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Hudson’s Bay Company unveils steps to deliver enhanced all-channel customer experience, accelerate financial performance and drive future success

Actions to Generate Additional $75 Million in Expected Annualized Cost Savings and Synergies beyond Previously Announced Synergies from the Integration of Saks Incorporated Realignment Supports Growth Areas of the Business, including Digital Offering and Geographic Expansion TORONTO & NEW YORK, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hudson's Bay Company (TSX:HBC) today announced a series of actions to…

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ICSC Envision 2020: 8 defining changes to impact the retail real estate industry

NEW YORK, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the retail real estate industry undergoes one of the most profound transformations in its 60-year year history, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) presents its final Envision 2020 report, a collaborative initiative that outlines where the industry will be in five years according to leaders…

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Kohl’s to offer cherished children’s books from author/illustrator Nancy Tillman now through December

Each $5 purchase helps kids nationwide, with 100 percent of net profit supporting children’s health and education MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just in time for the holiday season, Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is proud to offer cherished children’s books from author/illustrator Nancy Tillmannow through December, at Kohl’s stores nationwide and on Kohls.com. The…

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USDA: Royal Frozen Food recalls frozen beef and pork products not produced under a fully implemented HACCP plan

WASHINGTON, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Royal Frozen Food, a Los Angeles, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 230 pounds of frozen beef and pork products that were not produced under a fully implemented Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan. A portion of these products are missing the USDA mark of inspection and…

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Citycon: Extension of the IsoKristiina shopping centre in Lappeenranta now completed

HELSINKI, FINLAND, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The major (re)development and extension of the IsoKristiina shopping centre in the heart of Lappeenranta is now completed. The project, which lasted about two and a half years, saw the old section of IsoKristiina completely refurbished, the shopping centre extended, and the adjacent Hotel Lappee connected to…

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Migros: Bio Max Havelaar Kokosöl

ZURICH, Switzerland, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ab sofort gibt es in der Migros das kaltgepresste Bio Max Havelaar Kokosöl aus kontrolliert ökologischem Anbau. Durch seine Hitzebeständigkeit eignet es sich hervorragend zum Braten, Backen und Kochen. Zudem tragen die vielen positiven Eigenschaften von Kokosöl zu einer gesunden Ernährung bei. Bio Max Havelaar Kokosöl kaltgepresst unterstützt…

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Taco Bell launches online ordering at ta.co

Taco Bell Launches Online Ordering and Enhanced Digital Experience with ta.co Website IRVINE, Calif., 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its ongoing commitment to use technology to further improve the fast food experience, Taco Bell® today is launching ta.co, the brand’s new virtual flagship restaurant and website that allows consumers to customize, place…

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EMV chips credit cards now accepted at more than 8,200 Walgreens retail stores nationwide

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Credit cards with “EMV chips” are now being accepted at all of the more than 8,200 Walgreens retail stores nationwide, ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline for retailers to begin accepting the new cards. Most financial institutions and card issuers are sending their customers chip cards that require…

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