New York, NY, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — With warm weather fast approaching, the prime season for mosquito-borne illnesses like the Zika virus is back. This spring, proper protection is even more important as the threat of mosquito-borne illness continues to be on the rise.
Public health officials worry that the number of Zika infections…
London, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — “Kering achieved a record performance in the first three months of the year, posting a sharp acceleration in sales growth. Benefitting from somewhat more favorable market conditions, our strong delivery primarily stems from meticulous execution of our strategy and the creative audacity of our Houses. In a climate…
ALBANY, N.Y., 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — CommerceHub, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHUBA) (NASDAQ:CHUBK) ("CommerceHub" or the "Company"), a leading distributed commerce network for retailers and brands, today ( April 24, 2017) announced that it will issue its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2017 after the market close on Monday, May 8, 2017. On the same…
NEW YORK, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. (ET), Coach, Inc. (NYSE:COH) (SEHK:6388) will hold a conference call to discuss the company’s third quarter results and strategic initiatives, which will be reported via press release earlier that morning.
To listen to the Coach earnings call led by Andrea…
Rakuten to redesign J.League Online Store and provide support for EC site operations
Tokyo, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc. (TSE: 4755) today (April 24, 2017) announced it has reached an agreement with the Japan Professional Football League (J.League) to be the Official EC Platform Partner for the J.League.
Based on the agreement, Rakuten will collaborate…
NEW YORK, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — J.Crew Group, Inc. (the "Company") today (April 25, 2017) announced several strategic changes across its organization to better position the Company for sustainable and profitable growth.
"Today's retail environment is changing more rapidly than ever before. Customers demand greater speed to market, convenience and personalized shopping experiences" said…
London, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Commercial property investment company LCP is to open its first office in Scotland after expanding its portfolio north of the border, it has announced.
The company, which is one of the UK's largest private owners of retail, industrial and office property, is setting up a new office at 6 Harmony…
TORONTO, ONTARIO and HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) and Killam Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust ("Killam") (TSX:KMP.UN) are pleased to announce the formation of a joint venture to develop a rental residential community at Gloucester City Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.
On April 21, 2017, Killam…
BOCA RATON, Fla., 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions, today (April 24, 2017) announced a partnership with Washington Elementary School in Sacramento, CA, to help the school reopen, reimagining the school’s design after two years of sitting dormant due to a declined…
Modernised fruit and vegetable department in INTERSPAR Zalaegerszeg
Hungary, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The INTERSPAR store in Zalaegerszeg was recently reopened after extensive renovations including a spacious new layout, the addition of a SPAR-to-Go restaurant and the implementation of energy-efficient lighting and equipment. SPAR Hungary invested nearly €3.4 million in the store renovation project.
“As…
The brand is strengthening its ties with music in one of the most international music festivals
Barcelona, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — MANGO is sponsoring Primavera Sound 2017, one of the leading international music festivals.
Previous collaborations with artists such as Jamie Hince (The Kills), Staz and Misha Lindes (The Paranoyds), Alma Jodorowsky (Burning Peacocks), Sophie…
Giant Tiger Stores Limited honoured with Advanced RTU Campaign Award
OTTAWA, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Giant Tiger Stores Limited was recognized for their management and excellence in commercial building rooftop unit efficiency at the Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM) National Conference in Dallas, Texas.
Giant Tiger's Mark Pasini, Senior Manager, Energy and Facilities was on…
Panera Delivery Expanding Ways for People to Eat the Way they Want
ST. LOUIS, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Panera Bread (NASDAQ: PNRA) expects to add more than 10,000 new in-cafe and delivery driver jobs system-wide by the end of 2017 as it expands delivery service to 35-40 percent of its cafes by year end. Panera…
CINCINNATI, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today (April 24, 2017) Kristal Howard has been named Head of Corporate Communications and Media Relations.
Ms. Howard will be responsible for national media and corporate communications and will serve as the company's spokesperson.
"Kristal is a consummate PR pro who understands the intersection of…
CINCINNATI, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (April 24, 2017) announced Colleen Lindholz, currently president of The Little Clinic, is expanding her role to also lead Kroger Pharmacy as Kroger's President of Pharmacy and The Little Clinic.
Ms. Lindholz has been serving as president of The Little Clinic since 2015. She…
Schönbühl, Switzerland, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Im Spitalacker-Quartier in Bern werden ab Donnerstag, 27. April 2017, neu Migros-Lebensmittel zu kaufen sein. Mit dem Voi-Konzept bekennt sich die Migros Aare zu ihrem Auftrag als Nahversorgerin. Geschäfts-leiter ist Mario Lino Murgia, dem fünf Mitarbeitende zur Seite stehen.
Voi Migros Partner ist das Kleinladenkonzept der Migros Aare: Voi…
The foundation stone for Silicon Mall by the LuLu Group laid at Dubai Silicon Oasis
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman, Chief Executive of Emirates Airlines & Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority DSOA, the regulatory body for Dubai…
DEERFIELD, Ill. and MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens and the American Society of Transplantation (AST) today (April 24, 2017 ) announced a collaboration focused on establishing future initiatives to help improve medication adherence for organ transplant recipients. The topic of adherence and taking medications as prescribed is especially critical in transplantation, as…
Digital subscription providers can now reach millions of Amazon customers with Subscribe with Amazon
Subscribe with Amazon makes it easy for subscription businesses to integrate and sell on Amazon
SEATTLE, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) today (Apr. 24, 2017) announced a self-service subscriptions marketplace that allows digital subscription providers to reach millions of Amazon customers. Subscribe with Amazon is a new way for subscription businesses to sell on…
EROSKI ha incrementado en más de un 235% sus compras de queso de pastor D.O. Idiazabal
La cooperativa ha presentado la apertura de la nueva campaña de queso D.O. Idiazabal en su red comercial de País Vasco y Navarra con el tradicional corte del queso a cargo de la exdeportista Maider Unda
Las compras…
London, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis has announced today (24 April 2017) that the British fashion online retailer Boden will open womenswear concessions in its department stores, bringing Boden’s stylish clothing to the UK high street for the first time.
The first five concessions will open this autumn with more planned to open…
LVMH: Imperial Splendours exhibition at the Palace Museum, Beijing
Paris, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Set in the Palace Museum, Beijing (formerly known as the Forbidden City), Imperial Splendours exhibition spans the history of the Maison from the end of the 18th century to the beginning of the 21st and illustrates the uninterrupted transmission of exceptional…
Business of Fashion’s first ever annual report names H&M among the top global employers
H&M has made the Business of Fashion’s first ever annual report on The Best Companies to work for in Fashion in 2017, which spotlights the top global employers in the industry today.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2017-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — “H&M’s commitment to…
WASHINGTON, 2017-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Consumers say they will spend more than ever on Mother’s Day this year as they shower moms with everything from jewelry to special outings at favorite restaurants, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics.
Mother’s Day shoppers are expected to spend an average…
MANCHESTER, England, 2017-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Co-op Insurance has partnered with PitPat to offer new policy holders a free ‘doggy Fitbit’, a wearable activity monitor for dogs.
Designed to monitor pet’s activity and calories, the PitPat communicates data via smart technology, which enables the policy holder to monitor their pet’s activity.
In doing so policy…
ORLANDO, Fla., 2017-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen (Cheddar's) for $780 million in an all-cash transaction from its stockholders including private equity firms L Catterton and Oak Investment Partners. This follows the agreement that was announced on March 27, 2017.…
SONIC® Drive-In introduces ice cream's smoother, creamier cousin — the new Custard Concretes
America's Drive-In Expands Menu with New Platform of Frozen Treats
OKLAHOMA CITY, 2017-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ:SONC) introduces new Custard Concretes; ice cream's smoother, creamier cousin. In one bite, the rich frozen Custard Concretes provide high-quality flavor found only at SONIC.
New…
ROSEMONT, Ill., 2017-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods today announced that it has agreed to acquire FirstClass Foods, a privately owned meat manufacturing company based in Hawthorne, Calif. with nearly $55 million in annual sales.
FirstClass Foods has been delivering high quality center of the plate products to customers throughout Southern California since 1962. The…
CarMax elects Sona Chawla to its board of directors
RICHMOND, Va., 2017-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX) today (April 24, 2017) announced that its board of directors has elected Sona Chawla to membership on the board. Chawla will serve on the Audit Committee.
Chawla, 49, is the Chief Operating Officer of Kohl’s, a position…
Fashion Revolution has published their latest Fashion Transparency Index, evaluating supply chain transparency and working conditions in textile factories. We are very happy to be ranked number three out of 100 companies in the list. Fashion Revolution Week creates awareness on some of the most important issues in the textile industry, issues that are important…