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John Lewis issued update on its Christmas sales and activities

LONDON, 2014-11-11— /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis issued update on its Christmas sales and activities This week's big story: Monty's Christmas Monty's Christmas has received over 16 million views on social media. The advert racked up 7 million views on social media in 24 hours, seven times as many as at the same point last year. Weekly…

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Tesco launches Christmas TV ad featuring brass band cover of Irene Cara’s ‘What a Feeling’

Ad shows customers and colleagues getting ready to celebrate the festive season Builds up to an exciting festive light show created by the people behind London 2012 Opening Ceremony Finale filmed in Wigan in response to a customers’ tweet Tesco’s ‘Every Little Helps Make Christmas’ campaign will focus on all the little things that help customers…

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Giant Food opens Cathedral Commons store at 3336 Wisconsin Avenue NW in Washington, D.C.

Landover, Md., 2014-11-10— /EPR Retail News/ — The Cathedral Commons Giant Food located at 3336 Wisconsin Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. celebrated its grand opening Thursday, November 6th with elected officials, community members, Giant associates, and shoppers. The Cathedral Commons Giant Food features an array of amenities, including an expansive produce department with a smoothie…

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New Zealand: New World announces winners of the inaugural New World Beer & Cider Awards

Wellington, New Zealand, 2014-11-10— /EPR Retail News/ — The results of the inaugural New World Beer & Cider Awards, which celebrate the diversity and high standard of beer and cider available from around New Zealand and overseas, have been announced today. “As well as recognising the rapidly growing local beer and cider market, the New World Beer…

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QVC announces the promotion of Ken O’Brien to the position of Senior Vice President, Merchandising

West Chester, PA, 2014-11-10— /EPR Retail News/ — QVC, the global leader in video and ecommerce retail, today announced the promotion of Ken O'Brien to the position of Senior Vice President, Merchandising. O'Brien is responsible for setting and executing QVC's merchandising strategy for product brands across categories, as well as leading the engagement and management…

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H&M brings fashion and technology into its new tennis collection in collaboration with Tomas Berdych

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — Technology and a competitive edge are the themes of H&M’s new tennis collection, made in collaboration with Tomas Berdych, who will wear pieces from the range at the London Masters 2014. The collection, available in selected stores as well as online from November 5, draws inspiration from Samurai Culture and…

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Alexander Wang, H&M’s Margareta van den Bosch joined by celebrities celebrated the launch of the Alexander Wang x H&M collection in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — Last night, Alexander Wang and Margareta van den Bosch of H&M were joined by celebrities including Fan Bing Bing, Chris Lee, 2NE1 and Sunny Wang to celebrate the launch of the Alexander Wang x H&M collection. LAN Wave, a raw, industrial space located along the Huangpu River was set-up…

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Kinnevik and H&M to set up support program to help local social entrepreneurs in Ethiopia

Through their foundations, Reach for Change and H&M Conscious Foundation, Kinnevik and H&M are jointly supporting social entrepreneurs that improve the situation for women and youth in Ethiopia. Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — Through their respective foundations the companies are investing 8.8 million SEK over three years to set up a support program to help…

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Argos’ 2014 Christmas advertisement launches onto TV screens

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — Argos’ 2014 Christmas advertisement is set to burst onto TV screens tomorrow evening, marking the fifth execution in quick succession from the new GET SET GO ARGOS campaign by CHI&Partners, which launched last month. As energetic and contemporary as the three that have preceded it, the new advertisement, ‘Advent',…

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Argos research reveals that festive British family traditions around Christmas are still firmly alive

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — Generations of children have grown up anticipating the excitement of seeing what Santa has left in their stockings or under the tree. Happily, fresh research out this morning from the UK’s number one toy retailer, Argos, has revealed that festive family traditions around Christmas are still firmly alive. Modern…

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John Lewis reveals its 2014 Christmas advertising campaign featuring the heartwarming tale of friendship between little boy, Sam, and his penguin friend, Monty

John Lewis Christmas advertising campaign reminds us of the magic of Christmas seen through a child's eyes Advert set to Tom Odell's cover of John Lennon's 'Real Love' Retailer incorporates technology firsts to create innovative in-store experience LONDON, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis today revealed its 2014 Christmas advertising campaign, which evokes the…

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Waitrose to air its long-awaited Christmas TV advert with a pioneering soundtrack sung by members of the public

LONDON, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — This week, Waitrose will air its long-awaited Christmas TV advert with a pioneering soundtrack sung by members of the public. Rather than a high profile star, a Partner (employee) will play a lead role in the festive ad which will focus solely on the Waitrose brand for the first time…

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Amazon.ca makes shopping more convenient with the introduction of its Same-Day Delivery option

Customers can order as late as noon, choose from a massive selection of popular items including holiday gifts and household necessities, and have orders delivered the same day, seven days a week SEATTLE, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Amazon.ca introduced a new delivery option making it even more convenient to shop on Amazon.ca. Starting today, customers…

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Carrefour supports this year’s Cité de la réussite forum

PARIS, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour is once again going to be one of the partners at this year's Cité de la réussite forum. Over two days, 150 prestigious speakers will be taking part in 50 debates and discussions at this major cultural, economic, scientific, political and artistic discussion forum where ideas and points of…

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Starbucks plans to open 12 Starbucks Military Community Stores near military bases in fiscal 2015

SEATTLE, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — When Starbucks launched its groundbreaking commitment to support veterans and military spouses in November 2013, the company also announced that it would give special designation to stores that serve military communities. Starbucks unveiled the first two Starbucks Military Community Stores at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, Washington and Joint Base…

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7‑Eleven, Inc. joins Feeding America network of food banks in a pay-it-forward campaign to buy bananas for families in need

Customers Can Pay it Forward by Donating Bananas to Local Feeding America Food® Banks DALLAS, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc. is joining the Feeding America network of food banks in a pay-it-forward campaign to buy bananas for food-insecure individuals and families in the U.S. To participate, 7‑Eleven®customers can purchase two Del Monte bananas for $1,…

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Dunkin’ Donuts signs multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisees, GADI, LLC, to develop seven restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky

CANTON, MA,  2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisees, GADI, LLC, to develop seven restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky. The group’s first two restaurants are planned to open in 2016. Led by Manish Patel and his…

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Babies“R”Us® helps parents celebrate their little ones’ very first holiday season with special series of “Baby’s First Christmas” in-store events

“Baby’s First Christmas” In-Store Events to Feature Too-Cute Activities for Babies, Plus Giveaways and Gift Suggestions to Make the Season Merry; #BRUChristmas Sweepstakes Provides an Opportunity to Win Prizes, Including a $2,500 Babies“R”Us Gift Card WAYNE, NJ, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Babies“R”Us®, the nation’s leading dedicated baby products retailer, is helping parents celebrate their little ones’ very…

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Whole Foods Market announces new 50,000-square-foot store for the Northern California Region, in Santa Clara

WHOLE FOODS MARKET® ANNOUNCES NEW STORE FOR SANTA CLARA Emeryville, Calif., 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market announced today a new store for the Northern California Region, in Santa Clara at Scott Boulevard and Bowers Avenue. The 50,000-square-foot store will be easily accessible to the 101 Freeway. “With a dense residential and business community, Santa Clara University,…

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Whole Foods Market announces the revamp of its New York City Bowery location’s dining options

NEW YORK, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is excited to announce the revamp of its New York City Bowery location’s dining options, with two brand new venues and other store updates, offering consumers a greater variety of delicious in-store dining options. Located on the corner of East Houston and Bowery, shoppers will now…

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CBRE workplace strategy report: Age is less of a factor than widely thought when it comes to workplace preferences in the U.S

Contrary to Current Assumptions about Millennials, Report Finds Few Differences in Workplace Preferences Across Generations Los Angeles, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Age is less of a factor than widely thought when it comes to workplace preferences in the U.S., according to a new workplace strategy report by CBRE Group, Inc., Designing the office of the future? Don’t…

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CBRE Group, Inc. awarded the H. Bruce Russell Global Innovator’s Award from CoreNet Global

CBRE and Delos® recognized for CBRE’s Corporate Headquarters office in Los Angeles, the first office in the world to be WELL Pilot Certified™ by the International Well Building Institute Los Angeles, CA, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. was awarded the H. Bruce Russell Global Innovator’s Award from CoreNet Global, the world’s premier association for corporate…

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Young Scot partners with The Co-operative Food to offer Young Scot NEC cardholders 10% discount on their shopping

MANCHESTER, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Young Scot, the national youth information and citizenship charity for Scotland, has today (Monday 3 November) agreed a major deal with The Co-operative Food to offer Young Scot NEC (National Entitlement Card) cardholders a 10% discount on their shopping*. From today (Monday), Young Scot cardholders, aged 11 to 25, qualify…

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SM Investments Corporation reported PHP18.2 billion net income for the first nine months of 2014

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) reported a net income of PHP18.2 billion for the first nine months of 2014 from PHP18.6 billion during the same period last year. Consolidated revenues grew 7.7% to PHP193.2 billion in the period ended September 30 from PHP179.4 billion in the same period last…

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PAK’nSAVE named New Zealand’s cheapest supermarket in Consumer’s annual survey of supermarket prices

Hamilton, New Zealand, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — PAK’nSAVE has taken out the title of New Zealand’s cheapest supermarket in Consumer’s annual survey of supermarket prices. PAK’nSAVE’s prices were up to 13 percent lower than that of the next cheapest supermarket in the seven centres surveyed nationwide. The findings are great news for consumers as it…

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Big Lots launches fresh national holiday television and online campaign aimed at bringing the fun and family back into Christmas

Big Lots Brings the Fun Back to Christmas with Original Holiday Tunes COLUMBUS, OHIO, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Big Lots is launching a fresh national holiday television and online campaign aimed at bringing the fun and family back into Christmas. The campaign features four original songs—with one in Spanish—that will stand out from the competition and have…

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Ralph J. Tremaglio named the Defense Commissary Agency’s deputy general counsel for commercial law

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Ralph J. Tremaglio has been named the Defense Commissary Agency's deputy general counsel for commercial law. Tremaglio, who started work at DeCA Oct. 19, fills a position left vacant since June when Elliot Clark retired. "Ralph brings a level of expertise to the commercial law section, which will benefit DeCA greatly…

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QVC adds more joy to 2014 holiday season by offering gift items and ideas based on the hottest trends

Customers to Enjoy Curated Shopping, Inspired Gifting and Savings Every Day, All Season Long, From the Comfort of Home West Chester, PA, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — QVC, the global leader in video and ecommerce retail, is adding more joy to the 2014 holiday season by offering gift items and ideas based on the hottest…

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Commissaries worldwide celebrate Veterans Day with exclusive savings events

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Commissaries worldwide are offering exclusive savings events leading up to Veterans Day. During what's billed as the "Support Your Veterans Day Sales Event," stores are collaborating with their industry partners to offer exclusive savings through in-store sales promotions including high-value coupons and other discounts beyond the everyday 30 percent or…

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Immochan and Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) enter into strategic joint venture

CBRE Global Investors advises Alaska Permanent Fund on first acquisition in Continental Europe Madrid, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Immochan and Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) represented by CBRE Global Investors, have entered into a strategic joint venture, with the first investments being joint ownership of two existing shopping centres in Spain and Portugal, in a…

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