Tesco won 64 awards for its own-label range at the International Wine Challenge
CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has struck gold this Christmas at the UK’s biggest wine competition, scooping an impressive 64 awards for its own-label range at the International Wine Challenge.
Topping the leaderboard of winning wines are some of the…
Poland, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Poland is continuing to expand its network of "Gourmet" supermarkets and is now doing so beyond the Warsaw region. The new supermarket – which opened on 30 November in the Galeria Słoneczna shopping arcade – has a wide range of products, including products which are smoked on site…
Halle, Belgium, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Wednesday 7 December, the renovated Colruyt store of Kortrijk will open its doors after a few months of renovation work. The store has been expanded, restyled into a new-generation Colruyt store and equipped with a brand-new butcher's department.
New-generation store
Store manager Nicholas Vermeersch: "Colruyt renovates its stores to…
Ten start-ups make presentations at the second Demo Day of METRO Accelerator powered by Techstars
Digital business models for the food service and hospitality sector presented to about 300 international investors and experts
Acceleration of digitisation in the food service and hospitality sector and new momentum for the entire industry
New accelerator…
Grand opening just in time for holiday meal planning
North Highlands, CA, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just three weeks after FoodMaxx broke into the Nevada marketplace with its first store in Sparks, the grocery chain opened its second store in the state today (Dec 7, 2016). It’s located at 3325 Highway 50 East in…
West Des Moines, Iowa, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kum & Go will open the doors Friday, December 9, at 6 a.m. to its newest location in West Des Moines, Iowa, at 5901 Mills Civic Parkway. The 6,200+-square-foot store featuring the Marketplace store design with a variety of unique offerings is the latest Kum…
Third party data shows 54% of NFL fans use a second screen while Homegating, 70% of NFL fans would rather Homegate than Tailgate
ATLANTA, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — First there was Tailgating, then there was Homegating, now Popeyes is recognizing the trend of Socialgating, the ever-increasing presence of that second screen wherever football fans are…
New Albany, Ohio, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), a global retailer of casual luxury apparel and accessories under the Abercrombie and Fitch, Hollister and abercrombie kids brands, today (December 8, 2016) proudly announced that it received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI),…
UNIQLO to debut HEATTECH Ultra Warm innerwear at stores in Japan and at uniqlo.com
Berlin, Germany, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — UNIQLO today (2016.12.08) announces that it will debut HEATTECH Ultra Warm innerwear at stores in Japan and at the uniqlo.com online store on December 19. UNIQLO developed this pinnacle of its HEATTECH line for people…
OAK BROOK, Ill., 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — InvenTrust Properties Corp. (“InvenTrust” or the “Company”) today (12/07/2016) announced the final results of its modified “Dutch Auction” tender offer (the “Offer”), which expired at 5:00 p.m., New York Time, on December 1, 2016. The Company has accepted for purchase 89,374,686 shares of its common stock…
Master franchise agreement with Amba Daoud B.V. calls for the development of 25 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in The Netherlands over the coming years
CANTON, Mass., 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, one of the world’s leading coffee and baked goods brands, today ( December 07, 2016) announced that it has signed a master franchise agreement…
BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Robert Bosch AG ruft aus Sicherheitsgründen freiwillig verschiedene Winkelschleifer zurück. Von diesem Rückruf ist auch Coop Bau+Hobby betroffen. Der Artikel ist auch bei anderen Händlern im Verkauf. Die Geräte dürfen ab sofort nicht mehr genutzt oder weitergegeben werden. Der Artikel ist bereits für den Verkauf gesperrt.
Art der…
HEINZ RÜEDI NEW TO THE MIGROS MANAGEMENT
Schönbühl, Switzerland, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Heinz Rüedi wird am 1. Januar 2017 neu in der Geschäftsleitung der Genossen-schaft Migros Aare Einsitz nehmen und den Direktionsbereich Entwicklung, Bau & Betrieb (EBB) übernehmen.
Zuletzt war Heinz Rüedi als Bereichsleiter Expansion, Planung und Entwicklung innerhalb der Direktion Einkaufscenter & Immobilien…
FORT WORTH, Texas, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — This holiday season will be particularly special for more than 1,000 families, many of whom will – for the first time – be able to create memories in their own homes. Throughout 2016, longtime partners Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity have worked toward a yearlong goal…
Total net sales increased 5.0%; comparable store sales decreased 2.0%
Operating income of $146.3 million compared to $155.9 million in fiscal 2015; adjusted operating income of $148.6 million
Diluted EPS of $0.37 compared to $0.37 in fiscal 2015; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.40
Management provides updated guidance for fiscal 2016 adjusted diluted…
NACS announces appointments focused on the European market and the launch of NACS Convenience Summit
ALEXANDRIA, VA , 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS has expanded its leadership role in the international convenience and fuel retailing space with the addition of two hires focused on the European market and the launch of a new conference, the NACS Convenience Summit – Asia.
In early December, Mark Wohltmann joined NACS as director,…
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today (December 6, 2016) announced participating shops will once again celebrate the Day of the Dozens by offering any guest a dozen of the Company’s signature Original Glazed doughnuts for just $4.99. This delicious deal is available at participating shops in the U.S. and Canada…
Retailer’s global buyers forecast flavors, ingredients, appetites
AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Dec. 6, 2016), Whole Foods Market’s global buyers and experts announced the trends to watch in 2017. Wellness tonics, products from byproducts and purple foods are just a few top predictions according to the trend-spotters, who share more than 100…
Whole Foods Market Newark announces community grants, hiring and microcredit lending in advance of winter opening
Newark, NJ, 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The opening of Whole Foods Market’s Newark, NJ location, in the city’s revitalized and historic Hahnes building (609 Broad St.) is set to open in the late-winter of 2017. In advance of this…
NEW YORK, 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELB) is pleased to announce Christina Caruso as Creative Director for the Judith Ripka brands.
With 15 years of experience in fashion accessory and jewelry design, Caruso joins the team to collaborate with Chief Designer, Judith Ripka on all Judith Ripka labels and further extensions…
CBRE Scores 100% on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Annual Scorecard on LGBT Workplace Equality
Los Angeles, 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) announced that it received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to…
HOUSTON, 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE:WRI) announced today (12/6/2016 ) its fourth quarter 2016 earnings will be released after the market closes on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Senior Management will host a quarterly earnings conference call on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
Event: Weingarten Realty’s Fourth Quarter 2016 Earnings Results
When: 10:00…
Koln, Deutschland, 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die REWE Group wird ihre Beschwerde gegen die Ministererlaubnis zur Fusion von Kaiser’sTengelmann mit Edeka beim Oberlandesgericht Düsseldorf unmittelbar nach der Unterzeichnung der Verträge mit Edeka zurückziehen. Dies erklärte heute, Mittwoch 7. Dezember, Alain Caparros, Vorstandsvorsitzender der REWE Group in Köln.
„Durch die Einigung, die in den letzten…
Lionel Souque wird 2019 neuer Vorstandsvorsitzender
Jan Kunath wird Stellvertretender Vorstandsvorsitzender und übernimmt Verantwortung für internationales Handelsgeschäft, Einkauf und Digitalisierung
Dr. Christian Mielsch (CFO) verantwortet ab 2019 zusätzlich toom Baumarkt
Sören Hartmann wird Touristik-Vorstand
Koln, Deutschland, 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Der Aufsichtsrat des Kölner Handels- und Touristikkonzerns REWE Group hat…
Ende einer Ära: PENNY schickt die Plastiktüte in Rente
Koln, Deutschland, 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Im Rahmen seiner Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie setzt PENNY ein weiteres Ausrufezeichen: In ganz Deutschland verzichtet der Discounter auf den Verkauf von Plastiktüten und setzt künftig auf die mehrfache Verwendung der angebotenen Alternativen Papiertragetasche, Permanenttragetasche und Baumwolltragetasche. Bereits heute (7.12.) wurde der…
FORT LEE, Va., 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — This holiday season is full of the usual landmark dates, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. However, there's one other date in December which could prove to be almost as important as the traditional celebrations for some military families: Dec. 13 marks the opening of…
Build-A-Bear Workshop named one of the Best Workplaces for Diversity for the second consecutive year
ST. LOUIS, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the second consecutive year, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (NYSE: BBW)—an interactive destination where guests can make their own personalized furry friends—is one of the Best Workplaces for Diversity, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work® and Fortune.
Build-A-Bear Workshop ranked No. 8 on the 2016…
Boston, MA, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — One year after The Future Store Manifesto was published, BRP issued a scorecard to evaluate how retailers are progressing along the road to the “future store.” The Future Store Manifesto – 2016 Scorecard, sponsored by Salesforce Commerce Cloud, highlights how retailers are changing their initiatives to align with the…
St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of 11 new stores acquired during the purchase of the Kesko food retail business in Russia (“KFR”), previously operating under the K-Ruoka brand.
10 hypermarkets and one supermarket are…
With this opening, Lenta expands its network in the Urals to 19 hypermarkets in 8 cities
St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its fifth hypermarket in Chelyabinsk.
The new store is a Lenta supercompact format hypermarket…