STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Wednesday (10 May) H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB held its annual general meeting under the chairmanship of lawyer Sven Unger. The AGM approved the dividend of SEK 9.75 per share in accordance with the board of directors’ proposal and approved the payment of the…
Veuve Clicquot brut Yellow Label champagnes marks its 140th anniversary
Paris, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The instantly recognizable yellow label on all Veuve Clicquot brut Yellow Label champagnes marks its 140th anniversary this year. Synonymous with Veuve Clicquot for nearly a century and a half, the color evokes the heritage of the Maison and its…
CVS Health Shareholders elect the Honorable Mary L. Schapiro as a new member of its Board
WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shareholders of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) re-elected all eleven standing members of the CVS Health Board of Directors and voted to elect the Honorable Mary L. Schapiro, the 29th chairman of the U.S.…
Sephora promises a more intense customer experience with exciting new store concept
Paris, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sephora is reinventing the customer experience with the “New Sephora Experience”, featuring the Beauty Hub with digital apps to test products, shoppable connected terminals, a table for beauty tutorials and more. The digitally-enabled experience is bold and non-conformist…in…
London, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — In its Annual Report and Accounts published today (9 May 2017), the John Lewis Partnership announces it has made a provision of £36m to cover the potential costs of complying with the National Minimum Wage (NMW) Regulations.
While the Partnership's contractual hourly rates of pay have never been below…
Starbucks celebrates journey in Canada over the past 30 years
Seattle, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — When Starbucks first store in Canada opened its doors for the first time on March 1, 1987, its success was anything but assured.
“In Seattle, we were well established, everybody knew us whether they drank our coffee or not. But…
Solna, Sweden, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales in the Swedish ICA stores increased by 8.0% in April 2017 compared with the corresponding month last year. Sales in like-for-like stores increased by 7.3%.
April 2017
January – April 2017
Store sales
excl. VAT
Mkr
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Mkr
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Maxi ICA Stormarknad
2,966
9.5%
9.6%
10,923
1.8%
1.8%
ICA Kvantum
2,366
8.7%
6.2%
8,888
3.2%
1.5%
ICA Supermarket
2,873
6.7%
6.2%
10,974
2.2%
1.7%
ICA Nära
1,401
6.3%
6.6%
5,322
2.2%
2.3%
Total
9,604
8.0%
7.3%
36,107
2.3%
1.8%
In April 2017, sales in the…
This year’s finalists span industry, start-up and academic groups from Australia, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, the Netherlands, the Republic of Singapore, Spain, Taiwan and the United States
The Amazon Robotics Challenge will award up to $250,000 in prizes and encourages idea sharing and innovation within the robotics and automation community
SEATTLE, 2017-May-11 — /EPR…
Poland, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour is the first retail chain in Poland to set up a retail technological incubator. This project will enable Carrefour to research and implement relevant innovations for the entire retail sector, while supporting the development of Polish entrepreneurship and young Polish talent.
Carrefour Poland will place 652 square meters…
Solna, Sweden, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Solid results in a weaker market.
First quarter of 2017 in summary
Consolidated net sales amounted to SEK 24,984 million (24,761), an increase of 0.9%
Operating profit excluding non-recurring items totalled SEK 996 million (959).
Profit for the period was SEK 1,132 million (735). Profit includes capital…
Solna, Sweden, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — ICA Gruppen presents its sustainability report for the first quarter 2017. This is a quarterly report about ICA Gruppen’s work on issues relating to sustainability. The report show developments during the year and covers all companies within ICA Gruppen.
“ICA Gruppen aims to be a leader in sustainability. For…
Staples, Inc. announces the appointment of Brett Wahlin as Chief Information Security Officer
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) today (05.08.17) announced Brett Wahlin has been appointed to the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
In this new role, Wahlin will be responsible for global enterprise-wide information, product and data…
France, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Building on the successful sale of more than 10 million milk cartons, “C’est qui le Patron ?!” apple juice recently hit store shelves. Launched exclusively in all Carrefour stores today (05/10/2017), this product was developed by and for consumers to meet their demands in terms of quality, ethics…
Carrefour announces winning start-ups of the first Brazilian edition of the Start-ups Challenge
Brazil, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour announced the winning start-ups of the first Brazilian edition of the Start-ups Challenge, a competition which is part of the global conference of the French NGO Hello Tomorrow. The initiative elected projects of two start-ups with…
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter 2017 results on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the conference call via webcast, please visit Staples’ Investor Relations website at http://investor.staples.com.
About Staples, Inc.
Staples brings technology and people…
Company and franchisees expect to create 3,500 new positions this summer
Irvine, Calif., 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taco Bell’s recent announcement to grow as a system to 8,000 U.S. locations by the end of 2022 means more than just bringing delicious tacos and burritos to new communities; this also will create about 100,000 new…
Taco Bell launches fundraising campaign to help kids with scholarships and programs
Irvine, Calif., 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — From Thursday, May 11th through Thursday, May 25th participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide are inviting customers to donate $1 to the Taco Bell Foundation to help kids with scholarships and programs. All funds raised will help…
ACTIV FITNESS ÜBERNIMMT DIE SILHOUETTE WELLNESS SA
ACTIV FITNESS AG, eine Tochtergesellschaft der Genossenschaft Migros Zürich, übernimmt per sofort die Silhouette Wellness SA mit Sitz in Meyrin (GE).
Zürich, Switzerland, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Per 9. Mai 2017 hat die ACTIV FITNESS AG die Silhouette Wellness SA übernommen. Diese betreibt insgesamt 22 Fitness-Studios: 10 Silhouette Clubs…
Halle, Belgium, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — During microbiological analyses at the Colruyt Group laboratory, the presence of listeria monocytogenes was found in the chicken Salsa. It is sold in the self-service counters of the butcher's department in Colruyt stores in Belgium.
Consequently, Colruyt decided in consultation with the FASFC (Federal Agency for the Safety of…
Company president Saum Noursalehi elected to the board
SALT LAKE CITY, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. Common Shares (NASDAQ:OSTK) / Series A Preferred (Medici Ventures’ t0 platform:OSTKP) / Series B Preferred (OTCQB:OSTBP) announces the appointment of Allison Abraham as the company’s first chairwoman of the board of directors. Ms. Abraham has served as a director…
MONTREAL, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sensitive to the situation currently impacting thousands of Quebeckers, METRO is launching a fundraising campaign supporting the Canadian Red Cross in its efforts to assist those affected by the flooding in Québec. Beginning May 9th, METRO will appeal to the generosity of its Metro and Super C store…
Byron Center, MI, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash Company (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) will announce its first quarter fiscal year 2017 financial results after the stock market close on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.
The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results with additional comments and details on Thursday, May 25, 2017…
LEXINGTON, S.C., 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowes Foods, a Carolinas-based grocer, will celebrate the grand opening of its first Lexington, SC store, located at the Northwest corner of Charter Oak Road and Augusta Road, on Wednesday, May 24 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 p.m.
“We are thrilled to share our new Lexington store…
Alshaya and chef Thomas Keller to launch Bouchon Bakeries in Dubai, Kuwait and Qatar
Kuwait, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — International retail franchise operator M.H. Alshaya Co. has announced its franchise partnership with acclaimed chef Thomas Keller to launch the first three Bouchon Bakeries outside the United States in Dubai, Kuwait and Qatar this year.
The first…
USDA FSIS: Ford Brothers Wholesale Meats, Inc. recalls beef patties due to misbranding and undeclared allergens
WASHINGTON, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ford Brothers Wholesale Meats, Inc., a West Valley, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,015 pounds of beef patties due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection…
WASHINGTON, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that frozen ready-to-eat fried chicken and pork sausage products produced by Pinnacle Foods, Inc., a Jackson, Tenn. establishment, may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Pinnacle Foods, Inc. has…
eBay expands its motors marketplace and platform with new features and services
New eBay offerings include partnership with TrueCar to help shop and compare new vehicles.
San Jose, California, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Expanding its motors marketplace and platform, eBay announces the addition of new features and services to deliver a more personalized and innovative…
NCR shares ‘Best Smart Branch Project’ award with Nedbank and Bytes Managed Solutions
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today ( May 8, 2017) announced it has been awarded the ‘Best Smart Branch Project’ in Africa at The Asian Banker Technology Innovation Awards ceremony. NCR…
Baskin-Robbins survey reveals how ice cream plays a role in family time
Survey Reveals Just How Often Moms and Dads Bribe and Reward their Children with Ice Cream, as well as the role ice cream plays in bringing families together
CANTON, Mass, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of specialty ice cream shops,…
London, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — LCP, the national commercial property investment company, has unveiled the first tenant to sign up to Prime Point, its multi-million pound speculative industrial and warehouse development in the Black Country.
Really Useful Products, which manufactures storage boxes for business and home, has agreed a 15-year lease for a 31,000…