Second Flagship Store Joins Boulder Location; Features Paleo-Inspired, Natural Pet Food, Treats, Supplements, Chews and More for Dogs and Cats
BOULDER and ASPEN, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — One of the nation’s leading natural pet lifestyle brands, Only Natural Pet, announced today (Dec. 12, 2016) it is expanding its retail presence in its home state…
Liverpool,UK, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shop Direct, which operates retail brands including Very.co.uk and Littlewoods.com, raised £150,000 at its fourth biennial charity ball, which this year was a disco extravaganza.
Funds raised from the event will go towards helping Claire House Children’s Hospice to begin developing a world class, digitally-enabled hospice in Liverpool.
The ball,…
Tokyo, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc., and Rakuten Edy, Inc. today announced that the Rakuten Point Card shared point card service and Rakuten Edy e-money service have been made compatible with the Android Pay™ service, which will launch in Japan from December 13.
Android Pay™ is a digital wallet service provided by Google that…
BOCA RATON, Fla, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services and solutions and parent company of Office Depot and OfficeMax, today (December 12, 2016) announced that it received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey…
Limburg, Belgium 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — A SPAR store in Schakkebroek, a village in the Belgian province of Limburg, has re-opened after extensive renovations.
The store, run by independent SPAR retailers, Erik Schroë and Mariëlle Thijs, has been modernised to be in line with the latest design and layout standards of the new generation of…
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stater Bros. Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Stater Bros. Markets has elected Phillip J. Smith to the position of Chairman of the Board of Stater Bros. Markets, due to the recent passing of Executive Chairman Jack H. Brown.
In this position, Smith will provide guidance and leadership…
FINLAND: Iso Omena shopping centre to complete extension and redevelopment in April 2017
Helsinki, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Iso Omena is becoming a top leisure and entertainment centre in the Helsinki metropolitan area, reflecting Citycon's strategic focus to combine everyday services and entertainment activities.
Citycon’s extension and (re)development project at the Iso Omena shopping centre in…
Zürich, Switzerland, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Migros weitet ihr Angebot im Gesundheitsbereich aus und integriert in der Migros-Filiale an der Berner Marktgasse testweise eine Apotheke. Die kleinflächige Apotheke wird von der Apotheke Zur Rose geführt, welche bisher vor allem im Online-Handel tätig ist.
Ab Sommer 2017 testet die Migros in der Berner Marktgasse…
MIGROS: THE BEEF BURGER BAUT AUS
Schönbühl, Switzerland, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Das beliebte Burger-Restaurant The Beef Burger an der Marktgasse 44 in Bern wächst: In den nächsten Monaten wird die Gesamtfläche auf rund 85 Quadratmeter nahezu verdoppelt. Zusätzlich zur bestehenden Take-away-Theke werden neu rund 25 Sitzplätze realisiert.
The Beef Burger ist ein gemeinsames Unternehmen…
SSP opens new James Martin Kitchens at Manchester Piccadilly railway station and Debenhams intu Lakeside
LONDON, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP Group plc, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has opened two new James Martin Kitchens in the space of a month.
The brand, which made its debut at…
Connected devices and apps eliminating the need for manual tracking drive better long-term engagement in healthy activities, study shows
DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens today (December 12, 2016) announced findings from a collaborative study with the Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI) suggesting that automated health tracking can significantly improve long-term health engagement.…
Moët Hennessy unveils the first vintage of Ao Yun Chinese wine
London, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following years of meticulous research behind a quest to create a truly great Chinese wine, Moët Hennessy has unveiled the first vintage of Ao Yun. The vineyards, which rise to altitudes up to 2,600 meters at the foot of…
Sainsbury’s introduces ‘Crunch-o-meter’ to its suite of in-house quality control technology
London, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s has become the first supermarket to introduce a ‘Crunch-o-meter’ to its suite of in-house quality control technology, helping ensure its own-brand snacks maintain the ideal level of crunch.
Crunchless crisps voted biggest festive food fail
Sainsbury’s publishes…
WASHINGTON, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to be up 3.2 percent this month over the same time last year as stores bring in the last of the merchandise for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today (December 9, 2016)…
Dusseldorf, Germany, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Unveiling the 2017 Edition of C-star, the Leading Business Platform for Retail Design and Equipment Industries
The third edition of C-star – Shanghai's International Trade Fair for Solutions and Trends all about Retail, to be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from April 26 to 28,…
Zara opens store in the commercial epicenter of Barcelona
Arteixo, Spain, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Number 5, Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona's tourist and commercial epicentre, is the square selected by Zara for the opening - today (08/12/2016) - of one of its most emblematic stores. In a 1930s property which has been fully refurbished…
Perth, Australia, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wesfarmers has achieved its highest score in the recently released 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Index – 82 out of 100, a jump of 11 percentage points on the previous year. This is the highest result for an Australian company in the food and staples sector and two…
Product recall: Boulder Brands' Earth Balance Vegan White Cheddar Mac & Cheese and Earth Balance Vegan Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Paramus, NJ, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Boulder Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Earth Balance Vegan White Cheddar Mac & Cheese and Earth Balance Vegan Cheddar Mac & Cheese. The products are being recalled as the…
Wayne, NJ, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today (December 9, 2016) announced that Chetan Bhandari, Senior Vice President, Treasurer, Toys“R”Us, Inc. will be departing the company, effective December 13, to pursue a new opportunity.
“Chetan joined the Toys“R”Us team in 2014 to help the company address refinancing challenges with near-term debt maturities. He successfully accomplished…
Los Angeles, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. has earned the 2017 Military Friendly® Employer designation by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs® and Military Spouse. This is the sixth year in a row CBRE has been recognized by Victory Media for its military friendly practices.
“At CBRE, we are committed to creating…
A.S. Watson Group wins “International Award” at the 2016 Hong Kong Business Awards
HONG KONG, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — From a local dispensary to the largest international health and beauty retailer in Asia and Europe, A.S. Watson Group’s 175 years of global accomplishment was recognised by business leaders at the Hong Kong Business Awards…
SM founding Chairman Henry Sy, Sr. honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by Enterprise Asia
Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Enterprise Asia, a non-governmental organization based in Malaysia which organizes the world-class Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) recently honored retail pioneer Henry Sy, Sr. with a Lifetime Achievement Award on December 1, 2016 at…
2016 College Football Playoff Semifinal: Alabama and Washington at The 49th annual Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Dec. 31, Georgia Dome
ATLANTA, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide and the No. 4 Washington Huskies are set to meet in the 2016 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
The 49th annual…
CHICAGO, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — GGP will report financial and operational results for the fourth quarter 2016 after the close of business on Thursday, February 2, 2017, and host a conference call for investors and other interested parties at 8:00 a.m. Central (9:00 a.m. Eastern) on Friday, February 3, 2017. The information to…
Stonewall Kitchen of York, ME recalls Cinnamon Apple, Orange Cranberry and Toasted Coconut Pancake & Waffle Mixes
York, Maine, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stonewall Kitchen of York, Maine is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of Stonewall Kitchen Cinnamon Apple, Orange Cranberry and Toasted Coconut Pancake & Waffle Mixes, after the FDA found traces of Salmonella at…
Publix Super Markets recalls certain Publix Premium Pancake and Waffle Mixes
LAKELAND, Fla, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for certain Publix Premium Pancake and Waffle Mixes after being informed by the supplier that milk powder used as an ingredient may contain Salmonella.
The mixes were sold at Publix stores…
The Fresh Grocer of Grays Ferry Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting and Check Presentation to Philabundance
PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Fresh Grocer of Grays Ferry celebrates its grand opening tomorrow with a ribbon cutting ceremony and check presentation to Philabundance. Doors will open to the public immediately following the ceremony at…
Albert Heijn: Het Spoorwegmuseum in Utrecht is voor 9, 10 en 11 december omgetoverd tot een waar foodfestival in de sfeer van een kerstmarkt
Zaandam, Netherlands, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Zien, proeven en beleven. Daar draait het om tijdens de tweede editie van het Allerhande Kerstfestival. Het Spoorwegmuseum in Utrecht is voor 9, 10 en…
This January, a young, promising Danish athlete will be awarded “BESTSELLER’s Olympic Hope”. Find out who’s nominated for this year’s award.
BRANDE, Denmark, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — BESTSELLER presents the award ‘BESTSELLER’s Olympic Hope’ 2016 as part of our Olympic partnership with the Sports Confederation of Denmark. The award is given to a young,…
ATLANTA, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — FOCUS Brands® has promoted Paul Macaluso to President of McAlister’s Deli®, a leading fast-casual restaurant chain best known for its Big & Bold Sandwiches, Famous Sweet Tea and world class hospitality which was recently ranked as one of consumers’ favorite chains by Restaurant Business.
“By leveraging his extensive restaurant experience,…