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Décathlon’s Newfeel shoes built around the Propulse Walking Technology innovation attack the sport walking market

Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France, 2015-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since the beginning of the year, our Newfeel brand has been represented in the sport walking market. Beginner and experienced walkers alike now have access to a colourful range of shoes built around the Propulse Walking Technology innovation. Our experts also provide some precious advice on the brand’s…

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Staples funded 214 local classroom projects in the Boston, Cambridge and Metrowest communities as part of its $10m pledge to Think it Up™

Staples Gives 173 Public School Teachers the Supplies They Need through DonorsChoose.org FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & BOSTON, 2015-9-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) announced that it funded 214 local classroom projects in the Boston,Cambridge and Metrowest communities, as part of its recent $10 million pledge to Think it Up™, a new national initiative of…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods to open its 13th store in Alabama and 626th store nationwide

Special Appearances by Skeet Reese and Gene Stallings PITTSBURGH, 2015-9-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its 13th store inAlabama and 626th store nationwide on Friday, September 11th at the Shoppe at Legacy Park inTuscaloosa, AL (1320 McFarland Boulevard). DICK'S three-day grand…

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Full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer DICK’S Sporting Goods opens ts 14th store in Alabama

Special Appearance Sunday by Bobby Humphrey PITTSBURGH, 2015-9-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its 14th store inAlabama and 628th store nationwide on Friday, September 11th at Cullman Shopping Center inCullman, AL (1216 Cullman Shopping Center NW). DICK'S three-day grand opening celebration…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods to open its ninth store in Arizona on September 11

Special Appearance Saturday by Miles Simon PITTSBURGH, 2015-9-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its ninth store inArizona and 627th store nationwide on Friday, September 11th at Wilmot Plaza in Tucson, AZ(6327 East Broadway Boulevard). DICK'S three-day grand opening celebration will run…

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REWE Group erneut Verpflegungspartner des RheinEnergieMarathon Köln

REWE-FC-Promi-Spendenstaffel zugunsten der HistiozytoseHilfe Köln, 2015-8-31— /EPR Retail News/ — Als langjähriger Partner unterstützt die REWE Group auch den 19. RheinEnergieMarathon Köln und sorgt an der Strecke und im „REWE-Verpflegungsdorf“ wieder für den richtigen Energiekick für die Läufer: Der Handels- und Touristikkonzern stellt gemeinsam mit den sportbegeisterten Partnern 75.000 Chiquita-Bananen, 20.000 Müsli-Riegel, 12.000 Fruity-Riegel, 12.000 PENNY-Mini-Schoko-Riegel,…

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Migros: Outdoor by SportXX wird ab Herbst 2015 an acht weiteren Standorten in der Schweiz vertreten sein

Zürich, 2015-8-28— /EPR Retail News/ — „Outdoor by SportXX“, der Migros-Fachmarktspezialist für Trekking- und Wander-Fans wird ab Herbst 2015 an acht weiteren Standorten in der Schweiz vertreten sein. Neu findet die Expansion auch in bestehenden SportXX-Filialen statt, vergleichbar mit dem erfolgreichen Shop in Shop-Konzept des Laufsport-Spezialisten Ryffel Running by SportXX. Die fünf Stand-alone-Filialen von Outdoor…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods to open its 26th store in Illinois and 625th store nationwide on August 28th in Lincoln Park in Chicago, IL

PITTSBURGH, PA, 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its 26th store in Illinoisand 625th store nationwide on Friday, August 28th in Lincoln Park in Chicago, IL (1538 North Clybourn Avenue). DICK'S three-day grand opening celebration will run through Sunday, August 30th.…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods to open its 40th store in Pennsylvania on August 14th at Franklin Center in Chambersburg, PA

PITTSBURGH, 2015-8-10— /EPR Retail News/ — DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its 40th store in Pennsylvania and 623rd store nationwide on Friday, August 14th at Franklin Center in Chambersburg, PA (1320 Lincoln Way East). DICK'S three-day grand opening celebration will run through Sunday, August 16th.…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods to open its 39th store in Pennsylvania on August 14th at Fayette Crossing in Uniontown, PA

PITTSBURGH, 2015-8-10— /EPR Retail News/ — DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its 39th store inPennsylvania and 622nd store nationwide on Friday, August 14th at Fayette Crossing inUniontown, PA (320 Walmart Drive). DICK'S three-day grand opening celebration will run through Sunday, August 16th. The store will…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods to open its 23rd store in Texas on August 14th at Glade Parks in Euless, TX

PITTSBURGH, 2015-8-10— /EPR Retail News/ — DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its 23rd store in Texasand 624th store nationwide on Friday, August 14th at Glade Parks in Euless, TX (2701 Rio Grande Blvd.). DICK'S three-day grand opening celebration will run through Sunday, August 16th. The…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods to open its first store in North Dakota on August 7th at Hay Creek Shops in Bismarck, ND

PITTSBURGH, PA, 2015-8-3— /EPR Retail News/ — DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its first store in North Dakota and 620th store nationwide on Friday, August 7th at Hay Creek Shops in Bismarck, ND(1451 East LaSalle Drive). DICK'S three-day grand opening celebration will run through Sunday,…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods to open its 20th store in Indiana on August 7th at Porter’s Vale in Valparaiso, IN

PITTSBURGH, 2015-8-3— /EPR Retail News/ — DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its 20th store inIndiana and 619th store nationwide on Friday, August 7th at Porter's Vale in Valparaiso, IN (100Porter's Vale Blvd.). DICK'S three-day grand opening celebration will run through August 9th. The store will…

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Toys“R”Us® shows support for Special Olympics 2015 Summer World Games by volunteering at the 10-day event

Company Volunteers Celebrate Young Athletes as They Experience #MyFirstSportsMoment WAYNE, NJ, 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the Special Olympics 2015 Summer World Games underway, Toys“R”Us®employees throughout the greater Los Angeles, CA area are proudly showing their support by volunteering at the 10-day event. Company volunteers are on hand to encourage and cheer on the littlest athletes,…

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Starbucks and Sounders FC honor active service members and veterans with complimentary tickets for the Sounders vs. Vancouver Whitecaps match on August 1st

SEATTLE, 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks and the Sounders FC are honoring active service members and veterans with complimentary tickets for the Sounders FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC match on August 1st at CenturyLink Field. To redeem tickets, bring military ID to one of two Starbucks community store locations - 23rd & Jackson in Seattle, or…

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Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft raised $750,000 donation to the retailer’s Simply Give program to help Midwest food pantries restock their shelves

Memorable week of golf raises funds for Meijer Simply Give program to restock Midwest food pantries GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-7-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Representatives with the Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft today deemed the second annual tournament a success with a $750,000 donation to the retailer’s Simply Give program, which advances its mission…

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The Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft to return to Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Mich. on June 13-19, 2016 and June 12-18, 2017

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft to return to Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Mich. on June 13-19, 2016 and June 12-18, 2017 Who: Meijer LPGA Classic fans, volunteers and community What: The Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft will return to Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Mich. for the…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods launches a specialty women’s fitness and lifestyle boutique Chelsea Collective

PITTSBURGH, PA, 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) announced today the launch of Chelsea Collective, a specialty women's fitness and lifestyle boutique. The first two Chelsea Collective locations will open in August 2015 in Tysons Corner, VA at Tysons Corner Center and Pittsburgh at Ross Park Mall. Named for the diverse…

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The Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft to host some of the biggest names in female golf at the Blythefield Country Club next week for its Final Field

Top names include Inbee Park, Lexi Thompson and Brittany Lincicome GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft will host some of the biggest names in female golf at the Blythefield Country Club next week. The final field includes several players on the LPGA’s Top 10 money list,…

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Seattle Seahawks players try out corporate jobs at Starbucks as part of the Seahawks job shadow program

SEATTLE, 2015-6-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Trailing the Green Bay Packers 16-0 late in the third quarter of last season’s NFC Championship Game, the Seattle Seahawks pulled out a do-or-die trick play that hinged on a little-known rookie named Garry Gilliam. As the two teams lined up for a field goal attempt, capping yet another stalled…

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BRC/SPRINGBOARD FOOTFALL AND VACANCIES MONITOR: Footfall in May was 1.0% lower than a year ago, down from the 0.8% fall in April

- Footfall in May was 1.0% lower than a year ago, down from the 0.8% fall in April. This was below the three-month average of -0.5. - Both High Streets and Shopping Centres reported a decline, falling 1.5% and 2.0% respectively. - Footfall in out-of-town locations fared the best with a 1.4% increase year-on-year, an improvement on…

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Kesko: Intersport becomes main partner of Finland’s national cross country skiing team

HELSINKI, 2015-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intersport Finland Ltd and the Finnish Ski Association have signed a multi-year cooperation contract which makes Intersport the main partner of the national cross country skiing team. The cooperation between Finland's leading sports trade chain and the national skiing team preparing for the home World Championships will provide…

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The 2015 edition of the Meijer State Games of Michigan – Summer Games will offer 43 sports and will host more than 7,500 athletes

Grand Rapids, Mich., 2015-6-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 2015 edition of the Meijer State Games of Michigan – Summer Games will offer 43 sports and will host more than 7,500 athletes. This year, there are 44 different venues that will host a Meijer State Games event. The Meijer State Games of Michigan continues…

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Hy-Vee helps kids and families stay active this summer with its newly launched Hy-Vee KidsFit website

Free, at-home program promotes health, exercise and nutrition for children and families. WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2015-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Even though school is out and kids no longer have their routine physical education classes, parents can keep them active this summer with the newly launched Hy-Vee KidsFit website. Hy-Vee, Inc. designed this free, online program…

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The Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft expands its menu of free interactive and on-site activities to engage young golf fans

Junior golfers invited to participate in free weeklong activities GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-5-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft seeks to engage young golf fans by expanding its menu of free interactive and on-site activities. “The Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft is working diligently to engage families throughout the community,” Meijer…

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BESTSELLER to provide the official Olympic collection to the Danish athletes in Rio

NEXT SUMMER WHEN THE DANISH ATHLETES ENTER THE MARACANA STADIUM FOR THE OLYMPIC OPENING CEREMONY, IT WILL BE IN CLOTHES FROM BESTSELLER WHO WILL PROVIDE THE ENTIRE DANISH OLYMPIC COLLECTION. Brande, Denmark, 2015-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The agreement has been made between BESTSELLER and the National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark (DIF). The collection…

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Ellie Simmonds launches nationwide tour to encourage young people to take part in this year’s Sainsbury’s School Games

LONDON, 2015-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thursday 14th May, Manchester: 10 children from Greater Manchester were treated to a special swimming lesson from four-time Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds, as part of a national push to encourage children to take part in the Sainsbury’s School Games. The star swimmer is embarking on a nationwide tour,…

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Two of Britain’s top high jump athletes treated the crowd to a unique training session in Birmingham’s Victoria Square ahead of Sainsbury’s Summer Series

BIRMINGHAM, UK, 2015-5-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Monday 11th May, Birmingham: Two of Britain’s top high jump athletes treated the passing crowd to a unique training session in Birmingham’s Victoria Square ahead of two major events taking place in the city as part of the Sainsbury’s Summer Series. The city centre landmark was transformed…

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The Meijer LPGA 5k Run & Walk presented by Kellogg’s® to bring the community together on July 25

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-4-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer LPGA 5k Run & Walk presented by Kellogg’s® seeks to bring the community together by featuring multiple competitive challenges for corporations, schools, members of the media, families and individuals. The race will once again be powered by Gazelle Sports, and will start at 8 a.m. July 25…

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