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AHOLD REPURCHASED 196,490 AHOLD COMMON SHARES FOR € 2.56 MILLION BETWEEN OCTOBER 27 AND OCTOBER 31, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 196,490 Ahold common shares in the period from October 27, 2014 up to and including October 31, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €13.0348 per share for a total consideration of €2.56 million. These repurchases were made as part of the…

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Bol.com’s store partners achieved sales in excess of €100 million in the past twelve months

Estimated joint annual sales add up to a spot in Top 10 largest web stores in the Netherlands Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Bol.com’s store partners together achieved sales in excess of €100 million in the past twelve months. With estimated joint annual sales its store partners would be eligible for a place in…

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JCPenney showcases its Modern Bride® Signature Collection for couples that are hearing wedding bells over jingle bells

Unique JCPenney.com Experience Allows Customers to Design Custom Jewelry PLANO, Texas, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — This holiday season, JCPenney [NYSE: JCP] is showcasing its Modern Bride® Signature Collection for couples that are hearing wedding bells over jingle bells. This elevated line of engagement and wedding rings offers more than 20 styles with sophisticated designs that cater…

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Meijer releases its Toys and Electronics Gift Guide that features the hottest gifts of the season

Guide features 24 print and digital coupons through retailer’s mPerks program GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is jumping into the 2014 holiday season with the release of its Toys and Electronics Gift Guide that features the hottest gifts of the season, continuing its tradition of being a holiday destination. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based…

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Whole Foods Market curated top-notch selection of winter wines for the festive holiday season

Grocer celebrates craftsmanship and artistry of Grower Champagnes with a delicious, hand-crafted sparkler AUSTIN, TX, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Tis’ the season for festive holiday parties, cozy fireside nights and delightfully decadent dinners. Whole Foods Market has curated a top-notch selection of winter wines at a range of prices that will make meals memorable and harried hostesses…

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Lowe’s Companies, Inc. named 3M, Stainmaster and Truper as the company’s 2014 Vendor Partners of the Year

MTD Awarded Overall Innovation Partner of the Year MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2014-11-4— /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today it has named 3M, Stainmaster and Truper as the company’s 2014 Vendor Partners of the Year. The companies were selected for their commitment to product quality, innovation and customer service. Lowe’s also announced it honored…

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Lowe’s Innovation Labs introduces retail service robots to help customers shop

Lowe’s Innovation Labs introduces retail service robots to help customers shop smarter, navigate stores more efficiently, and instantly access information to confidently complete home improvement projects MOORESVILLE, N.C, 2014-11-4— /EPR Retail News/ — This holiday season, Lowe’s Innovation Labs will introduce two autonomous retail service robots in an Orchard Supply Hardware store in midtown San Jose, California to…

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The IKEA Soft Toys for Education campaign is back, from November 9, 2014 – January 3, 2014

Conshohocken, PA, 2014-11-4— /EPR Retail News/ — The IKEA Soft Toys for Education campaign, a good cause partnership between the IKEA Foundation, UNICEF and Save the Children, was first launched eleven years ago. The idea is simple; for every Soft Toy or children’s book sold from November 9, 2014 - January 3, 2014, the IKEA Foundation donates…

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H&M Chairman Stefan Persson presented with ”Humanitarian of the Year” award by the United Nations Association of New York

Stefan Persson and H&M contribute to gender equality and the empowerment of women. This is acknowledged by the United Nations Association of New York (UNA-NY) that presents Stefan Persson, Chairman of H&M, the ”Humanitarian of the Year” award. Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-11-4— /EPR Retail News/ — The leadership and dedication of Stefan Persson to gender equality and the…

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Albertsons San Diego area stores launched their 2014 Giving Thanks campaign to raise funds for San Diego County military families Thanksgiving celebrations

Give $1, $5 or $10 and 100 percent of customer donations will provide meals to a local San Diego County military family this Thanksgiving season. FULLERTON, CA, 2014-11-4— /EPR Retail News/ — With the holiday season upon us, Albertsons San Diego area stores have officially launched their 2014 Giving Thanks campaign to raise funds for San Diego County…

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Argos gives its Rotherham stores at Howard Street and Parkgate Retail Park a ‘digital makeover’

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Local residents in Rotherham can now take advantage of the speed and convenience of online shopping on their local high street and retail park, thanks to Argos which has given both of its local stores a ‘digital makeover’. The stores, located on Howard Street and Parkgate Retail Park, were…

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Woodland Trust starts tree planting at Scotland’s First World War Centenary Wood with the support of Sainsbury’s

LONDON, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Woodland Trust starts tree planting today at Scotland’s First World War Centenary Wood with the support of Sainsbury’s. Located in Dreghorn Woods in the Pentland Hills, the first tree will be planted by Margaret Murison a Woodland Trust supporter to commemorate her relatives that fell in the First World…

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Sainsbury’s celebrates 20 years supporting The Royal British Legion by doing more than ever to raise funds during this year’s Poppy Appeal

LONDON, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is celebrating 20 years supporting The Royal British Legion by doing more than ever to raise funds during this year’s Poppy Appeal. The retailer hopes to raise more than ever by increasing its support across merchandise, in-store donation, and for the first time ever, a TV advert with…

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Walmart unwraps its first round of 2014 holiday offerings

’Tis the Season for 20,000 Rollbacks, Free Shipping, 24-Hour Cyber Event and Savings Catcher with a Holiday Twist BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Dear Santa's elves, it’s time to start saving. Walmart is unwrapping its first round of 2014 holiday offerings, including the low prices it's known for and its broadest assortment ever on the items…

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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and co-author Rajiv Chandrasekaran released new book highlighting the post-military careers of veterans

SEATTLE, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Three days after learning her husband was killed in Afghanistan, August Cabrera had to tell their two young sons daddy wasn’t coming home. Army Lt. Col. David Cabrera was shuttling between bases on the outskirts of Kabul when a van packed with explosives pulled up next to his vehicle. A…

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Starbucks® red holiday cups return this holidays

SEATTLE, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — The anticipation begins in October, when the cups’ arrival begins to generate buzz on social media and websites count down the minutes and seconds until their return. Once they arrive, Starbucks® red holiday cups begin to dot city streets and shopping malls, and customers tweet and share photos of…

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Starbucks launches Starbucks® India Estates Blend Coffee to celebrate its second anniversary in India

SEATTLE, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — A Starbucks® coffee that was created in 2013 to celebrate coffee grown on India's southern mountains is now be available in more than a dozen countries to celebrate the company's second anniversary in India. Starbucks opened its first India store in 2012 and currently operates more than 50 stores across…

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A unique beer brewed by Marston’s to help raise funds for wounded Servicemen to go on sale exclusively at Tesco

Cheshunt, England, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — A unique beer created by three injured veterans to help raise funds for wounded Servicemen is to go on sale across the UK this week. The beer, which will raise funds for the Help for Heroes charity, has been brewed by Marston’s and will be exclusively sold by Tesco. The beer…

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SM Investments Corporation presented at the recent by-invitation only Forbes Global CEO Conference in Singapore

Teresita Sy-Coson, Vice-Chairperson of SM Investments Corporation Reiterates the Case for Investing in the Philippines Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Proudly bearing the Philippine flag last October 29, 2014 in Singapore at the recent by-invitation only Forbes Global CEO Conference, SM Investments Corporation Vice Chairperson Teresita Sy-Coson made a case for investments in the Philippines and reiterated…

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SM Investments Corporation cited as the Region’s Best Borrower in the Philippines based on research poll by Hong Kong magazine Finance Asia

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) was cited as the Region’s Best Borrower in the Philippines based on a research poll by Hong Kong magazine Finance Asia. The award was presented during the 2014 FinanceAsia Fixed Income Poll Awards dinner on October 29 in Singapore. “We are pleased to accept this award which…

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Harris Teeter customers can help fight hunger during Smart Chicken’s annual Smart Giving Holiday Challenge

Harris Teeter and Smart Chicken® fight hunger with Smart Giving  Matthews, N.C., 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — November 30, Harris Teeter customers can help fight hunger during Smart Chicken’s annual Smart Giving Holiday Challenge. Over the last eight years, Smart Chicken and Harris Teeter have donated over 200,000 pounds of chicken to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in…

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Harris Teeter welcomes shoppers to its Towne Centre at Laurel store on Nov. 11, 2014

Matthews, N.C., 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter is proud to welcome shoppers to its Towne Centre at Laurel store on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014.  The company is celebrating its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. followed by a sampling event featuring Harris Teeter brand products. Harris Teeter was co-founded in 1960…

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Rite Aid sales results for October: same store sales up 5.5%; front-end same store sales up 2% and Pharmacy same store sales increased 7.1%

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-10-31— /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results for October. Monthly Sales For the four weeks ended Oct. 25, 2014, same store sales increased 5.5 percent over the prior-year period. October front-end same store sales increased 2.0 percent. Pharmacy same store sales, which included an approximate 228 basis points…

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J. C. Penney Company, Inc. to release its third quarter 2014 financial results on November 12

Conference Call and Webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET PLANO, Texas, 2014-10-31— /EPR Retail News/ —  J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) announced today that it will release its third quarter 2014 financial results on Wednesday, November 12 at 4:00 p.m. ET. This will be followed by a live conference call and webcast conducted by Chief Executive Officer…

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Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft will return to Grand Rapids on July 20-26, 2015 at Blythefield Country Club

Excitement builds for 2015 on heels of successful inaugural tournament GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-10-31— /EPR Retail News/ — After a successful inaugural tournament that generated $600,000 for food pantries across the Midwest, the Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft will return to Grand Rapids in 2015 for another week of community events and the best women golfers…

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7‑Eleven® invites customers in its second “pay-it-forward” pizza campaign this Halloween weekend

Retailer Invites Customers to Pay it Forward with Pizza PORTLAND, Ore., 2014-10-31— /EPR Retail News/ — Halloween can be a scary holiday for kids. But not having enough food is even scarier for too many kids in the greater Portland and Vancouver, Wash., areas. Local 7‑Eleven® stores are inviting residents to do something about it this Halloween weekend…

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Toys“R”Us®’s annual resource for wishers and wish-granters The Great Big Christmas Book has arrived!

Toys“R”Us Welcomes Families to Build Christmas Wish Lists and Experience the Hottest Toys of 2014 at “Ultimate Wish Saturday” Events in November; The World’s Greatest Toy Store™ Makes it Easy to Give the Gift of Play this Holiday Season with Price Match Guarantee, Free In-Store Pickup, Better-Than-Ever Rewards“R”Us Loyalty Program and Free Shipping Offers WAYNE, NJ, 2014-10-31—…

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Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. to host new educational webinar as part of its Diversity in Franchising Initiative in partnership with NAACP

Canton, MA, 2014-10-31— /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced that it will host a new educational webinar as part of its Diversity in Franchising Initiative in partnership with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The goal of the initiative, which was…

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PBS KIDS and Whole Foods Market partner to bring PBS KIDS’ line of educational and earth-friendly toys exclusively to the supermarket’s customers this holiday season

Proceeds from toy sales will directly support the development of children’s educational media and Whole Kids Foundation AUSTIN, Texas, 2014-10-31— /EPR Retail News/ — PBS KIDS and Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) announced a partnership today that will bring PBS KIDS’ line of educational and earth-friendly toys exclusively to the supermarket’s customers this holiday season. Starting this week,…

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Whole Foods Market names Guy Cameron as brew master for its new San Jose store’s microbrewery called Mission Creek Brewing Company

Emeryville, Calif., 2014-10-31— /EPR Retail News/ — When it opens on December 9, Whole Foods Market San Jose (777 The Alameda) will house the company’s first on-site microbrewery and tap room in California, and the second on-site microbrewery company wide. The brewery and tap room will be called Mission Creek Brewing Company. Guy Cameron, formerly of Russian…

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