SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today announced an agreement with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to open Amazon@Illinois, a staffed pickup location in the Illini Union Bookstore on the UIUC campus. The first Amazon pickup location in the state of Illinois, Amazon@Illinois offers the campus community a convenient location to pick up…
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Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Migros Ostschweiz hat Anfang Juli von der Gemeinde Diepoldsau die Baubewilligung für den Umbau des Einkaufszentrums an der hinteren Kirchstrasse 1 erhalten. Die Bauarbeiten starten Mitte Juli. Die Eröffnung ist für Spätherbst 2016 geplant.
Im Rhyinselhof, wo bis Ende April der Migros-Partner die Rheintaler Kundschaft bediente, entsteht in…
Ottawa, Canada, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP)(TSX:SH), the leading cloud-based commerce platform, plans to announce financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2016 before markets open on Wednesday, August 3, 2016.
Shopify’s management team will host a conference call to discuss second-quarter results at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, August 3,…
ATLANTA, 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are teaming up this summer to help prevent summer learning loss for thousands of kids and teens. To celebrate National Summer Learning Day on July 14th, over 150 Staples volunteers in 17 communities including Boston, New York, and…
BEACHWOOD, Ohio, 2016-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — DDR Corp. (NYSE: DDR) announced today that DDR Board member Thomas F. August was named President & Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The appointment of Mr. August follows the termination of David J. Oakes as President & Chief Executive Officer and as interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Oakes'…
Milano, Italy, 2016-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — On July 3rd, 2016 Miu Miu will unveil a new kind of private club in Paris. Transforming an historic location into a contemporary salon of the imagination, the miumiu-club Paris will bring a new sense of occasion to Paris Couture Week, for one night only.
Miu Miu will reinterpret…
Liverpool,UK, 2016-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shop Direct, the UK’s second largest pure play online retailer, has recruited Groupon’s EMEA chief marketing officer and vice president to the new executive board level role of group strategy and customer director.
Sasha Berson will join Shop Direct in September, with a remit to turbocharge the company’s progress on…
Paris, 2016-Jul-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the last hundred years, Acqua di Parma has been creating fragrances and beauty products with age-old savoir-faire. This year the House is celebrating a century of Italian lifestyle, elegance, and master craftsmanship.
Since its beginnings in 1916, Acqua di Parma has called upon the most meticulous handcrafted excellence. All its…
SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at CityPlace in Woodbury, Minn., outside of Minneapolis. The approximately 26,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in spring 2017. The property is owned and managed by Elion Partners, a Florida-based real estate investment firm.
"We're excited to have…
NEW YORK, 2016-Jul-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s is once again set to open the exclusive doors to New York Fashion Week for fans everywhere as Macy’s Presents Fashion’s Front Row makes the high-fashion runway accessible to all. On Wednesday, Sep. 7 at 7:30 p.m., live from the capital of American fashion, Macy’s Presents…
Goodlettsville, Tennessee , 2016-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar General is matching July’s hot, summer temperatures with sizzling sales and specials throughout the store this month! From summer entertaining items and back-to-school needs to everyday essentials, Dollar General stores and Dollar General online is offering exceptional value on all summer needs.
“Our focus is to help…
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2016-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kmart, home to the iconic Bluelight Special, is launching "The Real Deal," a new event that gives shoppers exclusive savings on famous brand merchandise both in store and online. Kicking off the new initiative is a huge BLOWOUT on watches and sunglasses, including men's and women's…
CINCINNATI, 2016-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced new and expanded sustainability commitments to increase responsible sourcing and improve eco-stewardship by 2020.
Kroger's full list of 2020 sustainability goals is available online at http://sustainability.kroger.com/2020-goals.html, which includes:
Expanding their 100% sustainable seafood commitment,
Achieving the EPA's "zero waste" threshold of 90%…
-Over a third (33%) of Irish consumers visit their high street/town centre frequently compared to 9.4% who frequently shop on tablet
- 2016 Irish consumers are bargain hunters and opportunistic - 63% love the thrill of finding a bargain
- It appears Irish mammies don’t know best with only 13% of people trusting their mother’s opinion when…
London, 2016-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Erith Riverside Shopping Center becomes part of Evolve Estates Ltd’s growing UK investment portfolio that now stands at over £190m in value and includes over 60 properties.
Evolve Estates have purchased the long leasehold on the shopping center, the freehold of which is owned by the London Borough of Bexley.
The purchase…
SANTA MONICA, Calif. 2016-Jul-02 — /EPR Retail News/ —
WHAT: Macerich (NYSE: MAC) Schedules Second Quarter 2016 Earnings Release
WHEN: Earnings Results will be released before market open on Monday, August 1, 2016. Management will hold a conference call at 11:00 am Pacific Time (2:00 pm Eastern Time) on Monday, August 1, 2016 to discuss quarterly results.
WHERE:…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , 2016-Jun-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kuala Lumpur: LuLu Group further consolidate its retail presence in the Far East by opening the first LuLu Mall with hypermarket in Malaysia. The 250,000 sq. ft. hypermarket was inaugurated by the Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Sri Najib Tun Razak in the presence of Dato Sri…
From today, the brand has a special Maternity collection
Barcelona, 2016-Jun-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — MANGO, which aims to dress women for every moment of the day, launches a new collection for expecting mothers under the name of Maternity Collection. Available from today, this new collection will go on sale in 158 selected stores distributed across…
NEW YORK, 2016-Jun-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — I.N.C International Concepts, exclusively at Macy’s, today announces a partnership with style icon Iris Apfel launching September 2016. For the aptly named “Iris Meets I.N.C” campaign, I.N.C teamed up with Apfel to develop a collection of “must-have” clothing and jewelry centered around this fall’s mod trend. Apfel will…
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA , 2016-Jun-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it is submitting plans to the City of Norfolk, Virginia for a store that would increase the Swedish company’s presence in the Southeastern U.S. as its second store in Virginia. Pending approvals, construction of the proposed IKEA Norfolk store…
Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property companies in Southeast Asia, garnered three awards in the 6th Asian Excellence Awards 2016 organized by Corporate Governance Asia, a Hong Kong-based publication.
SM Prime President Hans Sy and Executive Vice President Jeffrey Lim were recognized…
PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES, 2016-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) elevated SM Megamall to the Hall of Fame as the latter won another Shopping Center of the Year award during the 19th Outstanding Filipino Retailers and Shopping Centers of the Year Awards Night. In photo are (L-R): Mr. Adrian Cristobal, Jr. -…
PHILADELPHIA, 2016-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — PREIT (NYSE: PEI) today announced the launch of a shopper digital rewards program, known as PREIT Perks, which will enable shoppers to earn credit on their purchases, as well as give retailers enhanced visibility into shopper behavior at PREIT malls. The program is debuting at the Cherry Hill Mall…
Leading Toothbrush Protector Recommended by Dentists and Moms Doubles Distribution
Expanding To 30,000 Stores Throughout the US
LOS ANGELES, 2016-May-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bonfit America, Inc., maker of products for living well, recently doubled distribution for its market leading Steripod® clip-on toothbrush protector, which is now available in 30,000 stores across the US,…
LOS ANGELES, CA , 2016-May-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Forever 21, one of the most recognized and largest independent fashion retailers in the world, debuts its Summer 2016 collection and campaign globally featuring rising model-musician-sister duo, Pyper Smith and Daisey Clementine of The Atomics.
The campaign pays homage to the iconic fashion era of the ‘90s, and…
PLANO, Texas , 2016-May-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) announced today that it will release its first quarter 2016 financial results on Friday, May 13, at 7:30 a.m. ET. The news release will be followed by a live conference call and webcast conducted by Chief Executive Officer Marvin Ellison…
AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-May-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) today announced that it has signed another six leases for its 365 by Whole Foods Market™ stores, bringing the total to 19 leases now signed. The new 365 by Whole Foods Market stores will be located in Akron and Toledo, Ohio; Bloomington, Indiana; Decatur,…
New York, NY, 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced a huge selection of the best gifts for Mother’s Day. Customers can find the perfect book for Mom from Barnes & Noble’s…
MEMPHIS, TN, 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère, which operates retail stores at Memphis International Airport (MEM), has introduced “Treat Our Troops,” a program that allows passengers to purchase goods to be sent to U.S. military men and women serving abroad. MEM is the 71st airport to participate in the program.
This effort delivers…
Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) won two awards at the 8th Annual Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Summit and Awards held in Indonesia.
SM bagged a silver award for Best Corporate Communications & Investor Relations and a bronze award as Best Governed & Most Transparent Company.
In addition to receiving…