Waitrose boosts scheme with hundreds of extra products
LONDON, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — 'Pick Your Own Offers', the game-changing initiative from Waitrose, has proved a success with 700,000 customers signing up to the scheme in just three months, with more products now being added to the offer.
The ground-breaking scheme gives customers the chance to…
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PARIS, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following last year’s spotlight on Japan, Le Bon Marché’s annual autumn cultural theme features Brooklyn and its “Makers”. The Makers are a new generation of designer-entrepreneurs who have redefined the entire New York scene over the last decade. Now their inventive energy is being exported to the Left…
PARIS, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chaumet’s new high jewelry collection pays tribute to Empress Joséphine, for whom the House designed some of its most exquisite pieces after her marriage to Napoléon in 1796. A graceful collection inspired by Joséphine’s love of nature.
Born and raised amidst the lush landscapes of Martinique, Joséphine acquired a love…
Los clientes podrán sumar su donación a los fondos aportados por la Fundación EROSKI con un objetivo de donación en torno a los 75.000 euros
Los fondos recaudados irán destinados a proteger los derechos de los niños y niñas afectadas por el conflicto de Siria, proporcionando suministros de emergencia, agua potable, servicios de salud, educación…
MOORESVILLE, N.C. , 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today it has agreed to sell $250 million of Floating Rate Notes due 2018, $750 million of 3.375% Notes due 2025 and $750 million of 4.375% Notes due 2045. Estimated net proceeds from this offering will be approximately…
Top Partners Recognized at Annual Partner Conference
IRVING, Texas, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Michaels Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq:MIK), the world's largest arts and crafts specialty retailer, recognized 14 recipients of its Vendor and Supply Chain Partner of the Year Awards at the company's annual partner conference in Dallas on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
"These awards honor…
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M has been included to the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index for the first time and the World Index for the fourth consecutive year.
The Dow Jones Sustainability indices list the most sustainable companies based on an extensive annual assessment conducted by independent asset managers from the…
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB presents the nine-month results for 2015 at a press conference on Thursday 24 September at 9.30 CET. There will also be a telephone conference in English at 14.00 CET the same day.
The nine-month results for the period 1 December 2014…
Customers Invited to Join in the Service Campaign through Social Media - The Home Depot Foundation to Donate $1 to Veterans' Causes for Each Tweet, Instagram and Facebook Share, Up to $1 Million
ATLANTA, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, The Home Depot® activates its army of associate volunteers to launch the company's fifth-annual Celebration…
Paris, Amsterdam, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Unibail-Rodamco announces it has signed an agreement with the EPADESA (The Public Development Authority La Défense Seine Arche) for the development of an alternative project on the site of the Phare Tower in La Défense district (Paris region). A partnership has been entered into between the Group…
WASHINGTON, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today called on Congress to pass legislation introduced this week that would reverse a recent National Labor Relations Board ruling that significantly broadens the definition of a joint employer, saying the move would unfairly make companies that work with franchise locations or subcontractors responsible…
WASHINGTON, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation and University of Phoenix have named the 20 Dream BIG Scholarship recipients for 2015 whose dreams to further their education will now become a reality. The recipients – all current retail employees – were selected out of hundreds of applicants from more than 75…
WASHINGTON, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 1.2 percent this month over the same time last year as retailers head toward the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett…
Inclusion in the DJSI confirms Delhaize Group’s leadership in the Food and Staples Retailing Sector.
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), a leading benchmark for investors who integrate sustainability considerations into their portfolios.
The Belgian international supermarket operator is one…
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold was included in the Food & Staples Retailing industry group in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the 7th consecutive year today. This demonstrates its commitment to responsible retailing.
Ahold received a top score in supply chain management and raw materials sourcing, and also performed particularly…
Overall shop prices reported deflation of 1.4% in August unchanged from July.
Food reported annual inflation of 0.2%, up marginally from the 0.1% rise in July 2015.
On a 12-month average basis, the Shop Price Index reported deflation of 1.7%.
Non-food deflation accelerated further to 2.4% from 2.3% in July.
LONDON, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail…
New Contest Recognizes Most Dedicated and Passionate People in the Restaurant Industry
Rosemont, Ill., 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Sep 09, 2015), US Foods kicks off its first annual Food Fanatics Awards, a one-of-a-kind program that recognizes the heart and soul of the $709 billion restaurant industry. The Awards program launched this week with a national…
Arlington, VA, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — As retailers spend billions to upgrade their point of sale terminals to accept new "chip" cards before the October 1st liability shift deadline, the nation's largest card network acknowledged that a staggering number of magnetic "swipe" cards have not been replaced with new cards.
The most recent numbers announced by…
Arteixo, Spain, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Zara's online store opens today, September 9, in Hong Kong. The brand also offers online shopping in Taiwan since last week.
Zara's online store opens today, September 9, in Hong Kong. The brand also offers online shopping in Taiwan since last week. Both websites, www.zara.com/hk and www.zara.com/tw offer online shoppers the same…
LOS, ANGELES, CA, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Forever 21, one of the most recognized and largest independent fashion retailers in the world debuts their Fall 2015 collection globally and celebrates the uniqueness is us all through the tagline, ‘It’s All About You, Forever You.’
Photographed by Dan Jackson and styled by George Cortina, the…
Receives $215 Million in Debtor In Possession Financing to Support Process
Bellingham, Wash., 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Haggen, the West Coast regional grocer, today announced that in order to reorganize around its core profitable stores, it has filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the…
RICHMOND, Va., 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX) announced today the webcast and conference call access information for upcoming events.
September 22, 2015 – Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2016 Earnings Conference Call
On September 22, CarMax will release sales and earnings for the second quarter endedAugust 31, 2015, and will host a conference call…
ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 2015 NACS Show will feature an extra day of general sessions in addition to more than 55 educational sessions spread over the four-day event. The event also will feature more than 1,200 exhibitors in a massive 400,000 net-square-foot expo.
The NACS Show will take place October 11-14 at the…
CANTON, MA, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced that effective August 31, 2015, Michael R. Shutley joined the company as Vice President, Federal & State Government Affairs. Reporting directly to Karen Raskopf, Chief Communications Officer, Mr. Shutley will work closely with senior…
CHICAGO, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — General Growth Properties, Inc. (NYSE: GGP) today announced a new fall style guide featuring men’s and women’s apparel from GGP retailers and fall fashion advice from style blogger Amber Fillerup, creator of the blog Barefoot Blonde and popular YouTube personality. The 2015 guide is available online and features fall outfits,…
The World’s Greatest Toy Store™ Names a Clever Little Parakeet, the Biggest Tiny Toy Boutique, a Rockin’ Return and an Intergalactic Favorite – Among Others – to Its Annual Gift List
WAYNE, NJ, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Jingle bells are ringing in the distance, which can only mean one thing – the holiday shopping season is…
New Free Shipping Offer Ranks Among the Most Competitive in the Retail Industry
WAYNE, NJ, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. announced that starting Wednesday, September 9, it will lower the free shipping minimum required for online orders at Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com from $49 to $19 (surcharges may apply on large/heavy items)*. The new free shipping…
Amsterdam, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. (“X5” or the “Company”), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), today announced that Stephan DuCharme has decided to step down as CEO of X5 having successfully completed X5’s turnaround. He will return to the Company’s Supervisory Board (the “Board”) as its Chairman,…
Partnership – now in 17 U.S. Cities – saved Whole Foods Market customers 970,000 shopping hours
AUSTIN, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) and one-hour grocery delivery service, Instacart, today marked the one-year anniversary of a partnership that has helped Whole Foods Market customers conveniently purchase groceries and have them delivered…
‘Love Fest’ appreciates customers with best deals ever and weekly giveaways from Sept. 9 – Nov. 3, 2015
AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market stores across the U.S. are hosting “Love Fest” to appreciate and celebrate the company’s number one stakeholder, its customers. Beginning Sept. 9 and running through Nov. 3,…