Long-lasting client calls on NCR to boost restaurant operations after challenges faced implementing another system
DULUTH, Ga., 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — When Tennessee’s finest Creole cooking restaurant, Blue Orleans, was recently faced with massive productivity delays caused by their new point of sale (POS) system, the owners turned to NCR (NYSE: NCR), a global…
Console Advanced Reporting solution improves restaurant operations with easy-to-use management tools in one time-saving dashboard
DULUTH, Ga., 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (May 15, 2017) announced the integration of its cloud-based back office product, NCR Console Advanced Reporting, with its NCR Aloha platform. This technology…
Al Meera starts this year’s Ramadan Campaign; participates at the ‘Meerat Ramadan at Katara’ festival
In line with the campaign, Al Meera participates in Katara’s month-long ‘Meerat Ramadan’ festival
DOHA, Qatar, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Held under the slogan ‘an abundance of good, in the month of goodness’, Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C) has officially…
Jen Gotch and Starbucks introduce their ban.do + Starbucks® Designer Collection
Seattle, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — When Jen Gotch traveled to Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan, during a week-long vacation last summer, she was captivated by the people, architecture and aroma of the city, which provided inspiration for a project she was working on back…
SEATTLE, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. announced it is expanding its loyalty program in Canada, providing customers with a new opportunity to earn points for their purchases and access to exclusive perks. Beginning today, Canadian customers can apply for the Nordstrom Rewards Visa® credit card and earn points on their purchases wherever…
Carrefour to host "Tech2Grow" on 19, 20 & 21 May in Paris
Paris, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the second edition of the event – at the IO Factory in the capital's 13th arrondissement – start-ups, developers, data scientists, designers and other innovative people will be asked to focus on digital pathways over the…
Amazon.com launches its 2017 Summer Toy List
Customers can now browse top toys for this summer, including popular categories such as STEM, Water Everything, Backyard Play, and more
SEATTLE, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com today (May 15, 2017) announced the launch of its 2017 Summer Toy List (www.amazon.com/summertoylist), a curated list of more than 400 of…
Lowe’s Christiansburg, Va. store pilots lightweight wearable robotic suit to support employees
MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s and Virginia Tech have joined forces to develop an exosuit—a wearable robotic suit with lift-assist technology— for Lowe’s store employees. Currently in pilot at Lowe’s Christiansburg, Va. store, the lightweight exosuit is designed to support employees…
Conshohocken, PA, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Now in its third year, IKEA U.S. continues its product donation program to the American Red Cross running May 15th – 31st. This year, IKEA is focusing on the vulnerable and disadvantaged homeless in its 45 local markets through its donation of 4,500 ‘Care Kits for the…
At the Copenhagen Fashion Summit the Ellen MacArthur Foundation launched a new initiative, bringing the industry together with the aim of a new system for textiles which is based on the principles of a circular economy instead of the traditional linear one. H&M is one of the supporters in the initiative.
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WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Launching this month from CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), is the new multi-platform Long Live Skin campaign aimed at increasing awareness around skin health, sun safety and the importance of proper skincare.
The Long Live Skin Campaign kicks off today (May 15, 2017)…
Saskatoon, SK, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is proud to announce its partnership with Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership to meet the demand for refurbishing and re-valving expired tanks.
Kitsaki will refurbish Co-op’s commercial and domestic propane tanks. This partnership is a result of the new regulation, that was introduced in 2015,…
LOS ANGELES, CA, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Forever 21, one of the most recognized and largest independent fashion retailers in the world, announces artist Khalid as the face of their summer digital campaign for #F21XMUSIC and the Forever 21 Men’s line. With nearly half a billion streams worldwide and a rapidly growing social…
Independent Grocers Financial Survey reveals the independent supermarket industry faced challenges in 2016 due to deflation
ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — FMS Solutions Holdings LLC (FMS) and the National Grocers Association (NGA) today (May 15, 2017) released their annual “Independent Grocers Financial Survey,” the latest edition covering fiscal year 2016. The study, now in…
Allergy Alert: Undeclared Egg In “Chef Luca’s Lasagna Al Forno – Baked Cheese Lasagna”
Merrick, NY, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Italian Gluten Free Food Cl Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Egg In “Chef Luca’s Lasagna Al Forno – Baked Cheese Lasagna”
Italian Gluten Free Food CL of 1899 Bushwick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566, is recalling…
BJ's celebrates opening of its newest BJ's Gas® station with donation of a year's supply of gas and tires to Meals on Wheels Summerville
SUMMERVILLE, S.C., 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — In recognition of its newest BJ's Gas® station, BJ's Wholesale Club today (May 15, 2017) announced a donation of a year's supply of gas…
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 638,098 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from May 8, 2017 up to and including May 12, 2017. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €19.51 per share for a total consideration of €12.4 million. These repurchases were made…
Acquisition bolsters CBRE’s capabilities in South Florida
Los Angeles, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBG) today (May 15, 2017) announced that it has acquired the business of Brenner Real Estate Group (BREG), a full-service commercial real estate services firm in South Florida. The acquisition bolsters CBRE’s capabilities in South Florida, where…
Eerste volledig elektrische trucks de weg op voor Albert Heijn
Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vandaag nam Abdeluheb Choho, wethouder Duurzaamheid van de gemeente Amsterdam, de eerste e-trucks in gebruik die Albert Heijn-supermarkten in Amsterdam gaan bevoorraden. De volledig elektrische trucks zijn uitstootvrij en heel stil. Het is voor Albert Heijn, Simon Loos, Ginaf…
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SM Markets the first retailer to bring fresh local oyster mushrooms to the supermarket
Pasay City, Philippines, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Markets becomes the first retailer to bring fresh local oyster mushrooms to the supermarket in support of Go Negosyo’s initiative to help engage local farmers.
Sourced from Trophy Farm, a Leyte-based…
MANCHESTER, England, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — A sport nutrition drink developed by former Olympic gold medalist Darren Campbell has secured a listing with the Co-op.
South-Wales based Pro Athlete Supplementation (PAS) developed the Pro Iso drink for the Wales rugby team and was last month confirmed as an official supplier to the British &…
Chick-fil-A introduces backyard barbecue-inspired menu items available for a limited time
ATLANTA, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A is embracing the flavors of summertime with two new backyard barbecue-inspired menu items available for a limited time. From May 15 until August 19, customers can order a new Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich and Watermelon Mint Lemonade…
London, 2017-May-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —
BRC- SPRINGBOARD FOOTFALL AND VACANCIES MONITOR – APRIL 2017
Covering the four weeks 02 April – 29 April 2017
Footfall in April grew 1.6 per cent on the same month in the previous year, the fastest growth since March 2014.
This is well above the three-month average of 0.7 per cent, which is…
Bradford, England, 2017-May-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons has agreed a new three-year contract starting in March 2018 that will mean its own-brand liquid milk is provided by Arla Foods.
Morrisons is looking forward to working more closely with their farmers on a range of sustainability and animal welfare measures.
As part of this deal, Morrisons…
London, 2017-May-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land, joint owner of Meadowhall, Yorkshire’s premier shopping destination, has announced five new lettings to Flannels, Neal’s Yard, Godiva, Tag Heuer and Nespresso, plus four store redesigns by House of Fraser, All Saints, Hollister and Hugo Boss.
These lettings and redesigns complement the centre’s £60m refurbishment which is…
Sainsbury’s adds three light and fluffy Asian Buns to its ‘On the Go’ range
London, 2017-May-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — This week, Sainsbury’s will launch three light and fluffy Asian Buns to its ‘On the Go’ range – the first of its kind for a UK supermarket!
In recent years, Asian steamed buns have soared in…
Tesco extends its Delivery Saver with new monthly membership plans
CHESHUNT, England, 2017-May-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has announced it has extended Delivery Saver, its subscription service for online orders, introducing monthly membership plans.
The new monthly plans offer customers the benefits and flexibility of Delivery Saver without having to commit to a six month…
Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2017-May-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — This year, the Boucles du Cœur will be supporting the Grégory Lemarchal association which is dedicated to improving the lives of cystic fibrosis sufferers and funding research into the disease. Each store can also choose their own local association and raise money for it by collecting donations…
De beste vleeswaren uit de streek nu ook bij Albert Heijn
Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-May-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —
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Woenselse Berliner en Limburgs gebakken pastei? Waarschijnlijk niet bekend in heel Nederland, maar in Brabant en Eindhoven fietsen consumenten graag een rondje om voor deze vleeswaren van ambachtelijke kwaliteit. Vanaf vandaag krijgen ze ook bij Albert Heijn een…
Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2017-May-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new major mobile payment solution is born. The merger of Fivory and Wa! announced last October promised to create a unique, innovative solution to meet the everyday needs of retailers and their customers. That moment has now come: Lyf Pay application, available for all smartphones as of…