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Macy’s, Inc. to report its third quarter 2015 sales and earnings before financial markets open on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015

CINCINNATI, 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) is scheduled to report its third quarter 2015 sales and earnings before the opening of financial markets on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. The company will webcast a call with financial analysts and investors that day at 9 a.m. ET. Macys, Inc.’s webcast is accessible to the media…

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Macy’s eighth annual Believe campaign launches this week with new film, Macy’s Wish Writer stylus and app

Benefitting Make-A-Wish®, the Wish Writer stylus and app will be available at Macy’s and on macys.com “The Wish Writer” short film debuts in November NEW YORK, 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s eighth annual Believe campaign launches this week with a new film that provides a modern take on the beloved “Believe” story and a new…

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Amazon orders three new Amazon Original Kids Series for Prime members in US, UK, Germany and Austria to debut next year

Two series greenlit from previous kids pilot season, including Amazon’s first original animated series for kids ages 6 to 11, Lost in Oz and live-action series The Kicks, based on Alex Morgan’s book series Additional pick-ups include a follow-up to the Emmy award-winning Dino Dan and a half-hour special following up the Shaun the Sheepseries…

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New dramatic Amazon Original Series Sneaky Pete will debut exclusively on Prime Video in US, UK, Germany, Austria and Japan next year

New show exclusively on Prime Video stars Giovanni Ribisi and is created by Emmy Award-winning writer David Shore and Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Bryan Cranston SEATTLE, 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ:AMZN)—Amazon today announced it has greenlit new dramatic Amazon Original Series Sneaky Pete that will debut exclusively on Prime Video in the US, UK,…

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Amazon Publishing calls for submissions for the Little A Poetry Contest

The first Little A Poetry Contest will be judged by Cornelius Eady, Jericho Brown and Kimiko Hahn The winner will be awarded $5,000 and a publishing contract with Little A NEW YORK, 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ:AMZN)--Today, Amazon Publishing announced a call for submissions for the Little A Poetry Contest, dedicated to the…

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Amazon.com anounced the launch of the Black Friday Deals store and Electronics Holiday Gift Guide

New this year, Prime members receive early access to more than 30,000 Lightning Deals With over 600 top electronics and a Gift Finder tool, the Electronics Holiday Gift Guide takes the guesswork out of gifting SEATTLE, 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ:AMZN) – Amazon.com today officially kicked off the countdown to Black Friday with the launch…

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Amazon: special delivery windows for Prime members wanting to get Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops III on the game’s release night – Friday, November 6

SEATTLE, 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced its Prime Now service will offer special delivery windows for Prime members wanting to get Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops III delivered just as it becomes available at midnight eastern standard time on the game’s release night – Friday, November 6. “Why wait in lines…

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Sears to feature major holiday savings events throughout November

Holiday shoppers don't have to wait for Black Friday to get Black Friday deals HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears announced it will feature major holiday savings events throughout November, including an opportunity for its members to snag select Black Friday deals early. "The holiday shopping season is officially underway and if you're an early-season…

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The 89th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® returns to march down the streets of New York City on Thursday, Nov. 26

The 89th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® Ushers in the Season with the Nation’s Favorite Holiday Event, Featuring Giant Character Helium Balloons, Signature Floats, the Nation’s Finest Marching Bands, Enchanting Performance Groups, Celebrity Appearances and the One-and-Only Santa Claus NEW YORK, 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — America’s favorite holiday tradition will once again kick off the season…

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Fendi inaugurated its new headquarters at the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana

ROME, ITALY, 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — On October 22, Fendi inaugurated its new headquarters at the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana. An iconic symbol of Roman architecture, the landmark building underwent major renovation work that was funded by Fendi, which continues to support the heritage of the Eternal City. After completely funding the restoration of…

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Sears launches new website at SearsHomeServices.com that improves how members care for their homes

New SearsHomeServices.com Provides Average Cost, Time Needed to Repair and DIY Quick Fixes HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Most major appliances can last 10-15 years or more. But when a washer conks out on laundry day or the refrigerator has lost its cool, it might cause you to lose your cool,…

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Sephora opens the first connected beauty store

PARIS, 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sephora continues to pioneer digital innovations with an exciting new shopping experience, opening the first connected beauty store. Sephora Flash is a disruptive concept that blends beauty and technology. From the introduction of self-service in beauty and cosmetics stores to its Click & Collect service, Sephora has continually innovated to…

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H&M Conscious Foundation will donate 5% of the total amount of each gift card purchased at H&M to UNICEF

This year’s holiday campaign at H&M will have a giving theme, where customers will be able to contribute. For every purchased gift card at H&M, the H&M Conscious Foundation will donate 5% of the total gift card amount to UNICEF. The donation will provide vulnerable children in Myanmar with quality education. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN,  2015-11-6 — /EPR…

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H&M, IndustriAll Global Union and Swedish trade union IF Metall partner to promote well-functioning industrial relations

H&M, the global trade union IndustriAll Global Union and the Swedish trade union IF Metall collaborates to promote well-functioning industrial relations. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN,  2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The parties have signed a unique Global Framework Agreement, GFA, aiming for an improved dialogue between the employer and the employee at the supplier factories where H&M is…

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Hunger Task Force, Pick ’n Save and Milwaukee County open Pick ’n Save Fresh Picks Mobile Market

Mobile Market will bring fresh food choices to Milwaukee’s ‘food deserts’ MILWAUKEE, 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hunger Task Force and Pick ’n Save are proud to announce the opening of the Pick ’n Save Fresh Picks Mobile Market, in partnership with Milwaukee County. This grocery store on wheels will travel throughout Milwaukee County to visit…

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British Land: Cirrus Logic to rent the first floor of Marble Arch House, W1

British Land has announced today that it has let the first floor of Marble Arch House, W1, to Cirrus Logic, a provider of analogue and digital signal processing equipment. LONDON, 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Earlier this year British Land completed deals with private investor BXR Partners LLP and global gaming technology company GTECH to…

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MinuteClinic opens its first retail clinics in Maine inside CVS/pharmacy stores in Portland and South Portland

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — MinuteClinic, the largest and fastest growing provider of retail-based medical clinics in the United States, has opened its first retail clinics in Maine inside CVS/pharmacy stores in Portland and South Portland. State Senator Anne Haskell will join in a ribbon cutting today at the Portland clinic. MinuteClinic now has more than 1,000 clinics in 33 states and the District…

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CVS Health expands its Registered Apprenticeship program to several new markets, as well as new fields and concentrations

Company embarks on major expansion of Registered Apprenticeship program to include new markets and new fields WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of CVS Health's (NYSE:  CVS) commitment to workforce and community development, the company is expanding its Registered Apprenticeship program to several new markets, as well as new fields and concentrations. Registered…

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CVS/pharmacy launched its 2nd annual in-store fundraising campaign to benefit Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C)

Actress, director, producer and SU2C Ambassador Eva Longoria is featured in the in-store campaign running through November 28 WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS/pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE:  CVS), today announced the launch of its second annual in-store fundraising campaign to benefit Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) that…

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The Home Depot will hold its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, November 17

ATLANTA, 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced today that it will hold its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, November 17, at 9 a.m. ET. A webcast will be available by logging onto http://earnings.homedepot.com and selecting the Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call icon. The webcast…

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Asda to switch on the festive lights with the airing of its #BecauseItsChristmas campaign during X Factor

Supermarket celebrates the lengths people go to and ‘what the heck’ attitude during the season with a campaign centred on the hashtag: #BecauseitsChristmas LEEDS, England, 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Sunday, Asda will switch on the festive lights with the airing of its #BecauseItsChristmas campaign during X Factor. Taking the lead from its customers…

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Northern Ireland Retail Consortium welcomed Minister for Justice David Ford’s comments on modern slavery

LONDON, 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Northern Ireland Retail Consortium has welcomed the Minister for Justice David Ford's comments and contribution to the debate on modern slavery. Aodhán Connolly, Director of the NIRC, stated "We are not only welcoming of the stance that the Minister for Justice has made on this issue but are…

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Northern Ireland Retail Consortium welcomes the establishment of Business Improvement District (BID) for Belfast City Centre

LONDON, 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Northern Ireland Retail Consortium welcomes the news that traders have voted to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) for Belfast City Centre. A BID allows businesses within a defined area to come together on a number of important issues, including achieving reduced business costs through collective procurement…

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The Macerich Company closed on the first of three joint ventures; Special dividends declared

SANTA MONICA, Calif., 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) today announced it has closed on the first of three joint ventures.  Macerich contributed interests in Lakewood Center, Los Cerritos Center, South Plains Mall and Washington Square.  Cash proceeds to Macerich total $1.5 billion, including $964 million in excess loan proceeds…

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Tractor Supply Company declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of its common stock

BRENTWOOD, TN, 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) , the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of the Company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 1, 2015, to stockholders of…

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Saks OFF 5TH to open new store within the Congressional Plaza shopping center located in Rockville, Md.

NEW YORK and ROCKVILLE, Md., 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH and Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) are pleased to announce that Saks OFF 5TH will open a new store within the Congressional Plaza shopping center located in Rockville, Maryland. Expected to open Fall 2016, the new 40,000 sq. ft. store…

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U.S. consumers show dramatic increase in their spending expectations this holiday season – Accenture’s holiday shopping survey

More U.S. Shoppers Plan to Increase Holiday Spending, Annual Accenture Survey Reveals Consumers are willing to share personal information with retailers in order to receive personalized offers U.S. Holiday Shopper Profile Highlights: Forty percent plan to spend more on their holiday shopping this year, up from 25 percent in 2014. Online is the preferred shopping option as compared…

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PBS KIDS, Whole Foods Market to offer new line of sustainable, safe and educational toys

PlanToys® to be sold in all Whole Foods Market stores; proceeds will benefit PBS KIDS AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  This holiday season, PBS KIDS has partnered with Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) to offer PlanToys®, a new line of sustainable, safe and educational toys.  Beginning this week, shoppers can find the PBS…

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Whole Foods Market to open a new 45,000-square-foot location in Fort Myers, Fla.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market, the leading natural and organic food retailer, has announced plans to open a new 45,000-square-foot location in Fort Myers. Slated to open late 2017, the store will be located at the intersection of Daniels Parkway and Ben C. Pratt/6 Mile Cypress Highway. “We’ve received such…

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