Starbucks announces plans to hire 10,000 refugees around the world in 75 countries
Seattle, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — On January 29, Starbucks announced plans to hire 10,000 refugees around the world in the 75 countries where it does business over the next five years. This plan is an extension of Starbucks ongoing commitment to create…
MONROE, NJ , 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — At its Annual Membership Meeting last week, the New Jersey Food Council selected Richard Saker as its new Chairman of the Board with two one-year terms. Saker, who is Chairman, President and CEO of Saker Holdings Corporation and Saker ShopRites, Inc., will lead New Jersey’s largest food…
MIAMI, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Perry Ellis International announced today (Jan. 31, 2017) that it has entered into a license agreement with Morel S.A. to design and distribute men's and women's luggage, travel bags and back packs under the Perry Ellis® trademark in Central America, South America and the Caribbean. The collection will…
BEACHWOOD, Ohio, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — DDR Corp. (NYSE: DDR) today (Jan 31, 2017) announced that Jane E. DeFlorio, lead independent director of Perry Ellis International, Inc., has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Ms. DeFlorio is a seasoned investment banker who has extensive experience advising mid- to large-cap retail and…
MORE THAN 40 STYLES NOW PROVIDE A PREMIUM TO PREDOMINANTLY FEMALE FACTORY WORKFORCE
SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Athleta is introducing an assortment of styles created in a factory certified by Fair Trade USA, an organization dedicated to creating social and economic opportunities for factory workers around the world.
Athleta’s spring collection features more…
BANANA REPUBLIC LAUNCHES OLIVIA PALERMO SPRING 2017
POP-UPS AT FEBRUARY NYFW AND ANNOUNCES A FALL 2017
OLIVIA PALERMO CAPSULE COLLECTION TO DEBUT AT SEPTEMBER NYFW
NEW YORK, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Banana Republic will shift the timing of its NYFW presentations to be customer-facing when the collections are in-store.…
Celebrated Japanese-American dessert now available at select U.S. stores
AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is now offering mochi ice cream in some U.S. stores, including Wheaton, Illinois, Fremont, California, and its flagship store in Austin, Texas. The dessert is also available at all three 365 by Whole Foods Market™ stores.
Mochi ice…
Newark, NJ, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is excited to announce the opening of its newest location in Newark, NJ situated in the recently renovated and historic Hahne & Company building at 633 Broad Street on Wednesday, March 1 at 9 AM. Whole Foods Market Newark will boast 29,000 square feet…
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize repurchased 1,213,909 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from January 23, 2017 up to and including January 27, 2017. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €19.94 per share for a total consideration of € 24.2 million. These repurchases were made…
The Meijer Simply Give program 2016 generated record breaking $7.8 million for food pantries throughout Midwest
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer Simply Give program set a record in 2016 with $7.8 million for food pantries throughout the Midwest, bringing the program’s overall donation to more than $28 million since its inception…
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stater Bros. Markets was named among the Top 20 companies in the United States to offer exceptional job security for its employees according to a report recently published on Forbes.com.
Since 1936, Stater Bros. has proudly served generations of loyal customers. In the highly competitive Southern California supermarket industry,…
7‑Eleven Returns as Veteran INDYCAR Driver Tony Kanaan Sponsor
IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc. will join with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR)to sponsor popular Verizon IndyCar Series driver Tony Kanaan 14 years after first backing him at the start of his record-breaking career. 7‑Eleven will be an associate sponsor for Kanaan’s No. 10 Indy car in four…
Carrefour Express “Urban Life” opens in Milan
Milan, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first revolutionary concept, Carrefour Express “Urban Life”, is now operating in Milan, which is not just a local supermarket, but also includes a “dining area for a tasty breakfast, a rich or light lunch break, to eat right there or to…
Starting today in Seattle, Prime Now offers one- and two-hour delivery of thousands of fresh, local grocery products including wine and beer from New Seasons Market
Prime Now more than doubles its service reach for Bartell Drugs delivery
SEATTLE, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today (Jan. 31, 2017)…
Gossau, Switzerland, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ab dem 10. Februar wird der melectronics-Fachmarkt in der Passage Frauenfeld umgebaut. Die Filiale wird während einem Monat nach neuem Ladenbaukonzept komplett umgestaltet. Für die Umbauzeit wird ein Provisorium eingerichtet.
Das neue melectronics-Ladenbaukonzept hält auch in der melectronics-Filiale Passage Frauenfeld Einzug. Ab dem 10. Februar wird die Filiale…
Sainsbury’s kicks off this year's Active Kids programme to encourage children to eat well and exercise more
London, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Skipping meals (19%) and cutting out food groups (43%) are both factors which 11-14 year olds believe can contribute towards leading a healthy lifestyle. In addition, when looking at how to make…
EROSKI paga 12,8 millones de euros en intereses a los inversores en aportaciones y obligaciones subordinadas
El abono a los titulares de Aportaciones Financieras Subordinadas (AFS) se realizará hoy, 31 de enero, y el abono a los titulares de Obligaciones Subordinadas el 1 de febrero
Un inversor que haya adquirido AFS en 2002 ha…
London, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land announces today (31 JAN 2017) that the office space at 7 Clarges Street, its 51,000 sq ft prime commercial development in Mayfair, is 83 per cent let, having secured terms with Capula Investment Management, Quantum Pacific and Fortress Investment Group.
Capula Investment Management will occupy 23,700 sq…
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. announces the appointment of Will A. Smith as Chief Marketing Officer
New Albany, Ohio, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) today (January 30, 2017) announced that Will A. Smith has joined the Company as Chief Marketing Officer. In that role, he will be responsible for all brand,…
KIRKENS BYMISJON OG NORGESGRUPPEN SKAL SAMARBEIDE I TRE NYE ÅR
En ny avtale mellom Kirkens Bymisjon og NorgesGruppen gir mulighet til å skape en forskjell for utsatte mennesker i gatemiljøene, og blant flyktninger og innvandrere.
Norway, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kirkens Bymisjon og NorgesGruppen har samarbeidet i mange år om å gi flere mennesker gode…
Scottsdale, Ariz., 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today (January 30, 2017) introduced nine new members to its board of directors during its annual meeting at the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. FMI Board Chairman, President and CEO of Bristol Farms Kevin Davis announced the appointments:
New Directors (3-year term)
• Michele…
Baskin-Robbins announces seasonal lineup of customizable treats for Valentine’s Day
Baskin-Robbins Guests Will Fall Head Over Heels for Heart-Shaped Ice Cream Cakes and New Love Potion #31® Desserts
CANTON, Mass., 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins locations nationwide will get even sweeter this February with a seasonal lineup of customizable treats for Valentine’s Day, including the new…
Dunkin’ Donuts celebrates Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped donuts and two new coffee flavors
Fudge Croissant Donut returns for an additional donut delight
CANTON, MA, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the season for sweethearts upon us, Dunkin’ Donuts is welcoming Valentine’s Day with a perfect pairing of sweet coffee flavors, along with the return of heart-shaped…
Debenhams will make you go la la for yellow this Spring/Summer 2017
London, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the award winning blockbuster La La Land hits cinemas, it seems yellow is definitely the key colour for this spring.
Get ready to dance and twirl away in sweeping maxi dresses and flowing skirts. From swimwear to…
BOCA RATON, Fla., 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading global provider of office supplies and services, today ( January 30, 2017) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Gerry P. Smith as Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective February 27, 2017. Gerry Smith will succeed current CEO Roland Smith,…
United Kingdom, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of SPAR’s commitment to delivering products which meet the changing needs of their customers, SPAR UK has unveiled a new range of own brand cooking sauces. They form a key part of SPAR’s campaign to offer shoppers delicious evening meals for every night of the…
Fans can throw the ultimate viewing party with up to 40 percent off TVs
INDIANAPOLIS, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — hhgregg (NYSE:HGG), a leading appliances, electronics and furniture retailer, announced its Super Sale offering the best deals on TVs, home audio, furniture and appliances to help fans throw the ultimate viewing party for the Big…
Halle, Belgium, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colruyt wants to market its own meal box, and starts testing it today (30 January 2017) with its co-workers. Colruyt's meal box is meant for families with kids. The recipes will be accessible, easy to prepare and quick. During the test phase, the meal box will only be…
Starbucks launches voice ordering capabilities within Starbucks mobile iOS app and Amazon Alexa platform
Seattle, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (January 30), Starbucks is taking the next step toward evolving the digital customer experience by launching voice ordering capabilities within the Starbucks mobile iOS app and the popular Amazon Alexa platform. These features are an extension…
Both series are expected to premiere later this year on Prime Video in the US and UK, and additional territories in the future
SEATTLE, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon Studios today (Jan. 30, 2017) announced it has green lit a fourth season of the Golden Globe award-winning series Mozart in the Jungle, and a final,…