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Starbucks and Monoprix sign licensed partnership agreement to open Starbucks® stores within Monoprix stores in France

FRANCE, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks and Monoprix are pleased to announce a licensed partnership agreement to open Starbucks® stores within Monoprix stores. The first two locations will be in the Monoprix Beaugrenelle in Paris and in the Monoprix GBL in Lyon, and are expected to open before the end of 2015. “This is a fantastic opportunity to…

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Nordstrom donated through its give-back brand Treasure&Bond to nonprofits that work to empower youth

Also selects Boys & Girls Clubs of America as the brand's new nonprofit partner SEATTLE, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom is excited to announce that the company has made another donation through its give-back brand, Treasure&Bond, which supports nonprofits that work to empower youth. As the brand's second beneficiary, national organization Girls on the…

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Carrefour Poland to host number of commercial events across all of its hypermarkets in support of The French Touch campaign

POLAND, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The French Touch campaign is an initiative designed to promote France and French products in Poland. It will run from 23 September to 10 October 2015. Carrefour Poland is serving as one of the campaign's strategic partners and so will be organising a number of commercial events across all…

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Girish Lakshman appointed president Fulfillment at Sears Holdings Corporation

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) today announced the appointment of Girish Lakshman as president, Fulfillment. His new role will support the company's continued efforts to enhance the member experience, flawlessly fulfill member and customers' needs and advance its integrated retail strategy. Lakshman most recently served as…

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Digital retailer Argos to hire over 9,000 seasonal workers this Christmas

Search is on for over 9,000 seasonal workers this Christmas Apply now at www.argosxmasjobs.co.uk MILTON KEYNES, UK, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading digital retailer Argos is looking for over 9,000 seasonal workers to help make Christmas happen for the millions of customers who will shop with Argos this Christmas. Around 8,000 customer helpers are…

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Macy’s plans to hire seasonal associates for approximately 85,000 positions for the 2015 Christmas and holiday season

CINCINNATI, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today said it plans to hire seasonal associates for approximately 85,000 positions at its Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores, call centers, distribution centers and online fulfillment centers nationwide for the 2015 Christmas and holiday season. The company’s 2015 seasonal hiring plan is essentially flat to last year. “Macy’s and…

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DKNY, Marc Jacobs, Edun: Winds of change swept across New York women’s fashion week

NEW YORK, NY, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Winds of change swept across New York women’s fashion week. Marc Jacobs unveiled his latest designs under his new unified label, which blends Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs into one brand. Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne presented their first collection for DKNY. And Edun creative…

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Sainsbury’s launches £10 million project to tackle household food waste

LONDON, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is launching a £10 million project to tackle household food waste with a bold five year plan that could transform communities across the UK. Committing £10 million over five years to tackle household food waste and more Will spend £1 million transforming one UK town as a…

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Sainsbury’s: Average UK family spends around £700 a year on food that could be eaten but is thrown away

LONDON, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — At Sainsbury’s we want to know our customers better than anyone else and our values remain at the heart of our business. Over the last year we have carried out research with over 5,000 of our customers to find out about the values that matter most to them when…

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IKEA becomes one of the largest providers of ASC and AMC certified seafood globally

Conshohocken, PA, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA today announces that seafood sold and served in its stores comes from sustainable and responsible sources certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). This commitment marks the next step toward a wider offer of healthier and more sustainable food in IKEA restaurants,…

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The new H&M campaign starring David Beckham and comedian Kevin Hart to debut on hm.com on 28 September

STOCKHOLM, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — For his new H&M campaign, David Beckham has teamed up with actor and comedian Kevin Hart to give a humorous take on the world of Beckham himself. In the campaign, for the new Modern Essentials selected by David Beckham autumn 2015 collection, Hart plays a method actor preparing…

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SONIC® Drive-In announced the return of Boneless Wings

America's Drive-In introduces six bold sauces OKLAHOMA CITY, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Back by popular demand, SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) announced the return of Boneless Wings with a lineup of exciting flavors for the ultimate wing experience. Tossed with sauces infused with bold ingredients like ginger, spicy habanero sauce, lemongrass, garlic and honey, these fan…

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CVS study: Initial Prescription Fills Can Accurately Predict Long-term Medication Adherence

Approach can help quickly identify patients most likely to benefit from interventions to improve medication adherence WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new study by researchers at the CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) Research Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital provides evidence that patients’ patterns of medication fills in the first few months after starting on a…

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Asda’s latest Income Tracker: Brits had an extra £18 a week to spend in August compared to 2014

LEEDS, England, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Families continue to enjoy spending their extra cash as Asda’s latest Income Tracker reveals that Brits had an extra £18 a week to spend in August compared to 2014. The average UK household had £191 a week of discretionary income in August 2015, up by an extra £18 a…

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NRF’s 2015 Halloween Consumer Top Costumes Survey: Minions and “Star Wars” characters on the lists of adults, children and pets

Witch Tops NRF’s Adult Costume List for 11th Year in a Row WASHINGTON, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Little yellow Minions, pint-size Yodas and pretty pink princesses are planning a takeover this Halloween as consumers’ costume decisions shed light on an epic year for pop-culture fanatics. According to NRF’s 2015 Halloween Consumer Top Costumes Survey…

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RILA: retailers spend billions to accept new, more secure credit cards, commonly referred to as “chip” cards

American Banks And Credit Unions Continue To Issue Less Secure “Signature” Cards Arlington, VA, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — A change is coming to the checkout. This fall national retailers are turning on newly installed payment terminals aimed at better protecting consumers from cybercrime and credit card fraud.  These machines are designed to accept new, more secure…

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RILA: financial services industry make dubious claims about the deployment of new cards and the readiness of retailers

Arlington, VA, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the October 1st liability shift approaches for banks and retailers to use new "chip" credit cards, many in the financial services industry are making dubious claims about the deployment of new cards and the readiness of retailers. Randy Vanderhook, executive director of the Smart Card Alliance is falsely claiming…

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EPICENTR K will operate 40 to 50 INTERSPORT stores across Ukraine by the end of 2018

Bern, Switzerland, 2015-9-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — IIC - INTERSPORT International Corp. signed a License Agreement with EPICENTR K, which is operating large-scale hypermarkets and DIY markets in Ukraine. By the end of 2018, EPICENTR K will operate 40 to 50 INTERSPORT stores across the state. Ukraine will therefore be the 45th country in which INTERSPORT…

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CarMax signs new partnership with the Minnesota Golden Gophers

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-9-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, today announced a new partnership with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. As part of the multi-year sponsorship agreement throughLearfield Sports' Gopher Sports Properties, CarMax is now the official used car retailer of the team. CarMax will receive extensive branding within…

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CarMax announced expanded relationship with the Denver Broncos

DENVER, 2015-9-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, today announced an expanded relationship with theDenver Broncos. The partnership includes extensive branding presence within Sports Authority Field at Mile High as well as media, digital and social elements. "Denver is an important market for CarMax and partnering with the…

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CarMax to hire for 180 positions at the company’s new stores opening in Norwood and Danvers, Mass.

Retailer Known for Hiring Outside the Auto Industry Accepting Applications RICHMOND, Virginia, 2015-9-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is hiring for approximately 180 positions at the company’s new stores opening in Norwood and Danvers, Massachusetts in December 2015. These two CarMax stores will be the first in…

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Intershop Communications AG increases share capital by EUR 1,500,000 to EUR 31,683,484

Jena, Germany, 2015-9-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop Communications AG (ISIN: DE000A0EPUH1) has successfully completed the capital increase from authorised capital of up to 1,500,000 new shares with existing shareholders’ subscription rights being excluded as per the decision taken yesterday. A total of 1,500,000 shares were privately placed with institutional investors at a price of…

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General Growth Properties CEO Sandeep Mathrani will participate at Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Global Real Estate Conference

CHICAGO, 2015-9-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — General Growth Properties, Inc. (NYSE:GGP, the “Company”) today announced that Sandeep Mathrani, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a panel discussion titled “Transforming the Mall Experience – Insights into an Evolving Format” at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Global Real Estate Conference in New York on Wednesday, September…

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L Brands to participate in Deutsche Bank 23rd Annual Leveraged Finance Conference, Sept. 29, 2015

COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2015-9-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — L Brands, Inc. (NYSE: LB) is scheduled to participate in the Deutsche Bank 23rd Annual Leveraged Finance Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015.  Stuart Burgdoerfer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be making a presentation at approximately 11:20 a.m. MST. A link to the live webcast…

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Darden Restaurants declared $0.55 per share regular quarterly cash dividend on its outstanding common stock

ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-9-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE: DRI) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share on the Company's outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on November 2, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 9, 2015. About Darden Darden…

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Not a product recall: Wegmans Cleaned and Cut Kale tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes

ROCHESTER, NY, 2015-9-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — On September 14, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified Wegmans that a random sample of Wegmans Cleaned and Cut Kale, 16 oz. bag (UPC# 77890 26045) was taken from one store on August 3 and tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. This product is also used as an ingredient in…

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X5 Retail Group’s CEO Stephan DuCharme acquired 1,500 X5 Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs)

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2015-9-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. (‘X5’or the ‘Company’) filed the following notification to the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets regarding the acquisition of X5 Global Depositary Receipts (‘GDRs’) by Stephan DuCharme, CEO of X5: Transaction date Number of GDRs Price per GDR 18-09-2015 1,500 USD 15.483 Following this acquisition Stephan DuCharme holds 100,334 GDRs,…

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Russian retailer X5 Retail Group launched a business forum programme X5 Dialogue

Voronezh, Russia, 2015-9-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group, a leading Russian food retailer, has launched a business forum programme, X5 Dialogue, to foster relations with Russian producers interested in cooperation with the Company's retail chains. One of the key events of the programme was today's X5 Regional Supplier's Day in Voronezh. The programme…

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The new Whole Foods Market app now available to iOS users for download

AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-9-21 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market shoppers with Apple iOS devices can now enjoy the expanded functionality of Whole Foods Market’s completely redesigned Whole Foods Market® app, featuring intuitive navigation and time-saving features that enable shoppers to have recipes, ingredients and shopping lists quickly and conveniently delivered through Instacart in-app integration. The…

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