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Indonesia: PT Matahari Putra Prima opens new hypermart outlet under the latest G7 concept at Poso City Mall, Central Sulawesi

Lippo Village, Tangerang, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk (mppa), a multi-format modern retailer in Indonesia, which operates hypermart, SmartClub, foodmart, boston health & beauty and fmx, today (October 19, 2016) opens new hypermart outlet under the latest G7 concept at Poso City Mall, Central Sulawesi. This is the 1st Hypermart…

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PetSmart acquired one of the largest online and mobile platforms for pet adoption

Phoenix, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart Inc., the largest pet specialty retailer and leading resource for pet adoption in North America, today ( Oct. 19, 2016) announced it has acquired AllPaws, one of the largest online and mobile platforms that matches those looking to adopt a pet with pets ideally suited for their home,…

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Stockmann to publish Interim Report for January–September 2016 on 28 October 2016

Helsinki, Finland, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stockmann plc will publish the Interim Report for January–September 2016 on Friday, 28 October 2016 at 8:00 a.m. EET. A press and analyst briefing will be held on 28 October 2016 at 9:15 a.m. EET in the Fazer À la Carte restaurant on the 8th floor of Stockmann’s Helsinki…

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Avon “This is Boss Life” campaign encourages women to take step beyond their typical 9-to-5 work life

NEW YORK, NY, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Avon launched more female bosses than any other company in the past century, now New Avon LLC (“Avon”) has commissioned a survey for National Boss’s Day (October 17), which found that most Americans (80 percent) would love to be their own boss. The research was conducted in…

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GameStop launches holiday layaway program; now customers can reserve and pay for gifts on their holiday shopping list

GRAPEVINE, TX, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The holiday shopping season is quickly approaching and GameStop, a global family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, is making it easier for customers to purchase the gifts on their holiday shopping list by opening up its holiday layaway program. Now through…

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Linear Retail Properties announces Invisalign-only boutique Smilebar at Bryant Back Bay in Boston, MA

Linear Retail Properties announces Invisalign-only boutique Smilebar at Bryant Back Bay in Boston, MA   Burlington, MA, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Linear Retail Properties, LLC, announced today (10/18/2016) that Smilebar, an Invisalign-only boutique has opened at 303 Columbus Ave.in the Bryant Back Bay luxury condominium building in Boston, MA. The property is situated where the Back…

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Alibaba Group to report its unaudited financial results for quarter ended September 30, 2016 on November 2, 2016

Hangzhou, China, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) today (October 19, 2016) announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 before the U.S. market opens on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, and will hold a conference call to discuss the financial results…

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Puerto Rico’s Banco Popular pilots Diebold Nixdorf’s advanced predictive maintenance analytics to increase operational efficiency

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Banco Popular, the largest bank in Puerto Rico, is partnering with Diebold Nixdorf to pilot advanced predictive maintenance analytics in order to increase operational efficiency and broaden consumer touchpoint visibility. Diebold Nixdorf's analytics program is enabling Banco Popular to have a complete view of its self-service…

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InvenTrust Properties Corp. acquires 61,000 square foot Northcross Commons in Huntersville, NC for approximately $31 million

OAK BROOK, Ill., 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — InvenTrust Properties Corp. (“InvenTrust or “the Company”) today (10/18/2016 ) announced that it has acquired Northcross Commons, a 61,000 square foot Whole Foods-anchored center located in Huntersville, NC, part of the Charlotte, NC metropolitan statistical area (“MSA”), for approximately $31 million. “The property will improve our asset base…

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The Children’s Place announces financial results for the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2016

Delivers Q2 Comparable Retail Sales Increase of 2.4% Reports Q2 GAAP Loss per Diluted Share of ($0.11) vs ($0.67) in Q2 2015 and Q2 Adjusted Loss per Diluted Share of ($0.01) vs ($0.33) in Q2 2015 Increases Fiscal 2016 Adjusted EPS Guidance to $4.60 to $4.70 vs Previous Guidance of$4.17 to…

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The Children’s Place declares quarterly dividend

SECAUCUS, N.J., 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Children’s Place, Inc.(Nasdaq:PLCE), the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend. Jane Elfers, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “The continuation of the quarterly dividend is a further reflection of our confidence in our…

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Fnac in partnership with Daphni launches new funding and support model for start-ups

A Ivry, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — By joining forces to launch the Daphni Purple fund, Fnac Darty is taking part in the creation of a new funding and support model for start-ups, once again reaffirming its commitment to digital technology and innovation in Europe. Fnac has been investing for years in innovation and has formed close…

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RioCan’s normal course issuer bid approved by Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) today (Oct. 18, 2016) announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange has approved its notice of intention to make a normal course issuer bid for a portion of its trust units ("Units") as appropriate opportunities arise from time to time. RioCan's…

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eBay Collective: eBay launches new destination for curated inventory of furniture, antiques, contemporary design and fine art

eBay Collective: eBay launches new destination for curated inventory of furniture, antiques, contemporary design and fine art Media and syndication partnership with Architectural Digest provides inspiration for shoppers. San Jose, California, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ —Today (Oct 17, 2016), eBay launched a new destination, eBay Collective, an elevated shopping experience to provide interior designers and consumers…

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eBay launches personalized shopping assistant ShopBot Beta

eBay launches personalized shopping assistant ShopBot Beta   San Jose, California, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Powered by Artificial Intelligence and debuting on Facebook Messenger, ShopBot is a smart personal shopping assistant that's there whenever you need it. With more selection available to online shoppers than ever before, finding items that are perfect for you and your budget…

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DESPAR Partner Ergon brings trash compactors for plastic bottles and detergent containers at INTERSPAR and EUROSPAR in Sicily

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — It is increasingly common in Italy for recycling to be available at supermarkets. DESPAR Partner Ergon has partnered with the local environmental organisation Ricicla Ragusa, to make available two trash compactors for plastic bottles and detergent containers at INTERSPAR Le Dune in Ragusa and EUROSPAR in…

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Zalando releases trading update for third quarter of 2016

BERLIN, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Zalando SE, Europe’s leading online platform for fashion, grew group revenues in the third quarter of 2016 to EUR 827-841 million or by 16-18% (Q3 2015: EUR 713 million), according to preliminary figures. Zalando expects to achieve an adjusted EBIT of EUR 8-25 million, corresponding to an adjusted EBIT…

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Tops Friendly Markets celebrates Re-Opening of its 450 West Avenue location on October 19

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, western Vermont, and north central Massachusetts, will hold a ribbon cutting celebration for the Re-Grand Opening of its 450 West Avenue location on Wednesday, October 19 at 10:00 am. As a part of a renovation…

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Accessible prescription label service now available for visually impaired customers at Bartell Drugs

SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs is now offering three solutions for persons with visual impairment who cannot read the print on their prescription drug container labels. Patients can receive either ScripTalk audible labels, ScripView large print labels, or Braille labels based on their need.  Accessible prescription labels help low-vision patients safely and…

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Hannaford Supermarkets to acquire the Bud’s Shop ‘n Save stores in Newport and Dexter

SCARBOROUGH, Maine, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hannaford Supermarkets has reached an agreement to purchase the Bud's Shop 'n Save stores in Newport and Dexter. Bud's has been a wholesale customer of Hannaford for 63 years and carries a wide array of Hannaford-brand items. The transaction is expected to be complete in early December. Dean Homstead,…

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Hannaford donates $10,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County to support drug and alcohol prevention program

RUTLAND, Vermont, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Hannaford Charitable Foundation today (Oct. 17, 2013) announced a $10,000 donation to support the Smart Directions drug and alcohol prevention program at the Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County. The donation will allow the Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County to expand the Smart Directions initiative…

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Overstock.com kicked off its holiday season with its Black Friday Sneak Peek event

SALT LAKE CITY, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) today (Oct. 18, 2016) kicked off its holiday season with its Black Friday Sneak Peek event, allowing customers to fulfill their holiday shopping even earlier at even more affordable prices. The online retailer will be offering hand-curated doorbuster deals along with additional discounts of…

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Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation supports health and wellness causes through $1.6 million grant to nonprofit organizations

PHOENIX, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sprouts Farmers Market (Nasdaq:SFM) today (Oct. 18, 2016) announced that the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation will award $1.6 million to nonprofit organizations that support health- and wellness-related causes this fall. The Foundation, which launched in 2015 and distributed $1.3 million in to nonprofit organizations in its first year, focuses its…

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FoodMaxx opens bigger store in Sacramento suburb of North Highlands

North Highlands, CA, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — FoodMaxx opened a bigger store in the Sacramento suburb of North Highlands today (Oct 17, 2016). The new location at 7477 Watt Avenue offers approximately 10,000 square feet more than the former location a mile away in Antelope. Mike Flowers has been named Store Manager. In…

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Kroger supports Hurricane Matthew relief efforts with nearly $450,000 total contribution

CINCINNATI, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today (Oct. 18, 2016) its family of companies has raised nearly $106,000 from customer and associate contributions to assist Hurricane Matthew relief efforts. Kroger and its subsidiaries have also delivered in-kind contributions of food and water valued at $235,000 to local food banks…

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Walgreens collected and safely disposed more than 10 tons of medication through its safe medication disposal kiosks nationwide

Walgreens collected and safely disposed more than 10 tons of medication through its safe medication disposal kiosks nationwide   DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens today ( October 18, 2016) announced it has reached its goal of installing more than 500 safe medication disposal kiosks this year at its pharmacies in 35 states and…

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Walgreens offers customers the option to pick up their online purchase at neighborhood Walgreens store

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens customers now have the option to pick up eligible online and mobile app retail orders in-store at more than 7,600 locations, with free shipping and no minimum order required. The new offering allows customers to shop the retailer’s expanded online product selection and pick up their…

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Walgreens and Vitamin Angels announce milestone of providing 100 million children and mothers with essential vitamins

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just over two years into its collaboration with the charity, Vitamin Angels, Walgreens has reached its goal of helping to provide 100 million children and mothers with essential vitamins and supplements they need to help prevent blindness and other serious conditions in undernourished children around the world.  The…

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Nordstrom Rack to open at Portofino Shopping Center in Shenandoah, Texas

SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today (Oct. 18, 2016) plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at Portofino Shopping Center in Shenandoah, Texas. The approximately 27,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in spring 2018. The property is owned by Kite Realty Group. Nordstrom Rack at Portofino Shopping Center will be…

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