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Casper expands virtual food hall model with Franklin Junction’s Host Kitchen® technology

GHENT, 14-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Franklin Junction partners with Casper, a modern day food hall offering 100% virtual orders for takeout and delivery, to expand iconic American restaurant brands to Benelux and France. Franklin Junction founder, Rishi Nigam, and Casper founder, Matthias Laga, presented their expansion plans at the recent International Ghost Kitchen Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Franklin Junction has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 as they continue to deliver innovative technology solutions for restaurants in the US and now abroad. Leading the way with their proprietary Host Kitchen® model, Franklin Junction has grown into a full suite of solution services to empower restaurant success in the digital age. In 2022, Franklin Junction introduced its AI-powered digital food hall that allows consumers to order food and earn loyalty from multiple concepts in a single transaction and delivery.

“As industry leaders driving the growth of American restaurant brands in new markets, we have received a tremendous amount of interest to expand to the European market for a few years now,” shares Franklin Junction CEO Rishi Nigam. “After getting to know Matthias and the entire Casper team over the past year, we have full confidence that they are a trusted partner to expand globally with and we’re thrilled to bring iconic American fare to new diners across Europe.”

Casper launched in Ghent, Belgium and raised €5 million for their Series A in 2022 with the objective of creating a hybrid restaurant and food hall model where customers can walk-in to place orders for takeout or order through digital channels for delivery. In just a short time, Casper has expanded to over 10 locations in Belgium, the Netherlands, and France, with an expansion goal of 50 kitchens by 2024.

“We’re very excited to partner with Franklin Junction and begin by introducing Nathan’s Famous’ authentic New York flavors to our European customers in the coming weeks,” states Matthias Laga, Co-founder and CEO of Casper. “Franklin Junction uniquely understands restaurants, multi-concept food halls, and restaurant eCommerce and their proprietary processes are extremely virtuous for all stakeholders.”

SOURCE: EuropaWire

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ContactPigeon expands in Cyprus and sponsors the 14th e-Commerce Conference

NICOSIA, Cyprus, 2022-Sep-28 — /EPR Network/ — ContactPigeon, one of the leading omnichannel customer engagement platforms for retailers in Europe and the USA, expands its operations in Cyprus. By building up a special team of professionals that will be based in the neighboring country, ContactPigeon will be providing its customer engagement services to its cross-industry clients that are operating there. With this expansion, the Greek startup aims to consolidate its reach to the thriving Cyprus market. 

Furthermore, ContactPigeon becomes an official sponsor for the 14th e-Commerce Conference that took place in Nicosia, Cyprus on the 20th of September 2022.

“After attending a very successful conference in Bulgaria, our Pigeons are kicking off autumn with some new adventures. Having several clients in the fast-developing market of Cyprus, we have first-hand knowledge about the impact of eCommerce in the neighboring country, but we have also seen the challenges that retailers face daily. Therefore, by investing in the development of the Cypriot market, we wish to effectively assist businesses that want to evolve and exceed from the competition. We are very excited about this new journey!,” said George Mirotsos, CEO and co-founder of ContactPigeon.

The E-Commerce Conference by IMH is a benchmark for the e-commerce industry in Cyprus. With industry experts as keynote speakers and leading businesses as sponsors and participants, the conference presents the upcoming, international trends in the e-commerce sector as well as case studies that provide attendees with valuable knowledge and insights. The 14th E-Commerce Conference is addressed to entrepreneurs, Commercial Managers, Marketing & Communication and advertising professionals, Digital Managers, and also those who are interested to start operating in the e-Commerce sector.

This year, the participants had the opportunity to meet with ContactPigeon members at its booth and learn about the company’s activities and the benefits of its omnichannel customer engagement platform.

About ContactPigeon

ContactPigeon empowers marketing leaders and business owners with the only omnichannel customer engagement platform built for retailers. The platform is designed to deliver perfectly timed and personalized messages for each customer, regardless of whether the point of contact is offline or online. The company has been awarded numerous industry awards and distinctions since 2015 and is also a member of the Pledge 1% corporate philanthropy movement. Its client base consists of hundreds of retailers in Europe and the USA such as Fujitsu, Tommy Hilfiger, GAP, and L’OREAL.

Contacts

Anna Fotopoulou
Content Marketing Coordinator
+30 211 8006178
marketing@contactpigeon.com
www.contactpigeon.com

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New service helps European Impact Brands enter and sell on the US market

NEW JERSEY, United States, 2021-JUL-30 — /EPR RETAIL NEWS/ — Numerous European “impact brands” – or brands that have the potential to make a tremendous impact on American and other global markets – are struggling to find business entry strategies that work. Despite the quality or innovation of their products, they simply struggle to get noticed. Dispatch.d is a new company based in New Jersey that focuses on international market entry and exists to help European brands sell their products to an American market.

An impact brand is anything that has the potential to truly change the way consumers live at the global level. They may offer products that are cruelty free, plastic free, vegan or plant-based, sustainable and/or eco-friendly, fair trade, and numerous other attributes.

In today’s world, brand reputation is important, but as consumer awareness of climate change, fair trade practices, and healthy consumption increase, they continue to look for alternatives to even the biggest brand names. Dispatch.d exists to help European companies with amazing ideas get noticed in the American market, thereby giving them the opportunity to become that alternative and grow their reputations.

Dispatch.d is a full-service solution that handles every aspect of the market entrance strategy, including the logistics and the marketing. The company handles consolidation, freight, customs and duties on their clients’ behalf, and they even ensure that language barriers and compliance labeling are addressed. Dispatch.d works with European companies to build value-added bundles and kits that will improve their noticeability, then adds those bundles and kits to eCommerce channels across the region. It handles listings, inventory management, and fulfillment, too.

The best part is that Dispatch.d focuses on organic growth by using its expertise to supercharge demand for its clients’ offerings, thereby ensuring that sales are more than just fast fads. This unique service is accessible for everyone because Dispatch.d does not require payment until its clients’ products have started selling.

No matter how large or small a company might be, if the brand has the potential to make an impact on the world – whether through sustainability or fair trade – Dispatch.d can help it get noticed and grow. To learn more, visit the Dispatch.d website or fill out a short webform to get started.

About the Company: Dispatch.d is headquartered in New Jersey in the United States, and its sole purpose is to utilize technology to help impact brands of all sizes with all their international market entry needs. They provide end-to-end services that include logistics, marketing, and even inventory management and fulfillment, and their unique model means they don’t get paid until their clients get noticed.

SOURCE: EuropaWire

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Ahold USA brands strengthen their digital capabilities and optimize their eCommerce offerings with new initiatives

Ahold USA brands strengthen their digital capabilities and optimize their eCommerce offerings with new initiatives

Zaandam, The Netherlands, 2017-Oct-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Are you looking for more savings, faster shopping and a more transparent connection with your local grocer? The Ahold USA brands are working hard to make it happen.

Stop & Shop, Giant Food Stores, Martin’s Food Markets and Peapod have launched a series of initiatives to strengthen their digital capabilities and optimize their eCommerce offerings. With investments in digital coupons, new websites, mobile app improvements and a new recipe center, the brands are further improving the customer experience in the digital age.

Here are some of the milestones:

  • One million new digital users (and counting) over the last year
  • More than 179 million digital coupon activations so far this year — a 179% increase compared to the previous year
  • New responsive brand websites, leading to 20% growth in web traffic over the last year
  • A 76% increase in monthly app users and tripling of mobile app downloads
  • Over one million social media followers across platforms

The brands have improved the digital circular experience, letting customers quickly clip relevant items, browse bonus buys, add items to their shopping lists, and even load coupons directly onto their loyalty cards.

To help customers with meal planning, more than 3,700 recipes featured in Ahold USA’s monthly Savory consumer magazine are available in an online shopping tool and customers can transfer ingredients directly into their Peapod shopping carts.

Knowing that connecting digitally can create a stronger relationship with customers, this year the Ahold USA brands launched a new YouTube video campaign, “Fresh Stories,” with engaging videos about their fresh product suppliers, and expanded their social media presence by launching on Instagram.

SOURCE: Ahold Delhaize

MEDIA CONTACT

Ellen van Ginkel
Director External Communications
media.relations@aholddelhaize.com
+31 88 6595134

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New Metric USA Purse Organizer Packs a Punch with Extensive Compartments, Two-in-One Use

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CULVER CITY, USA, 2017-Sep-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Only ladies know how handbags often fail them when there are too many things to pack and less space to keep things organized and tidy. The new Metric USA Purse Organizer has been created to specifically take care of this problem, with 25 compartments and a two-in-one mode of operation that quickly turns it into an evening bag.

The largest bag organizer of its kind, the Metric USA Purse Organizer does away with the limitations of every handbag. As a travel bag organizer, it has the most number of compartments, and stores and holds accessories tightly to make locating them easier. The organizer comes with four zippered pockets and fourteen open pockets, while as a small organizer it offers seven open pockets.

The Metric USA Purse Organizer is light weight and fits snugly into a purse, handbag or tote. It is also an organizer with a built-in small organizer! As a versatile product, the Metric USA Purse Organizer can be used as a small travel storage bag for toiletries, or as part of the main bag for storing make-up, accessories, glasses and other personal items.

The new bag organizer also makes for an awesome gift to surprise friends and family, helping them find everything in its place, avoiding the hassle of trying to keep their belongings organized. The bag features reinforced, sturdy handles for easier carrying.

Other unique features make the Metric USA Purse Organizer an exclusive ladies bag that is useful to carry during travel, outings and even at work. The removable insert allows the base to be lifted out and prevents items from sliding down into the base. Sturdy zippers protect all belongings and keep them secure, including wallets, keys, smart phones and more.

Suitable to fit into any standard purse, the Metric USA Purse Organizer can also be folded and/or washed when needed. The Metric USA Purse Organizer is available on Amazon in an elegant design that is unique, compact and soft embossed.

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About

Metric Products is a family owned company which creates products intended to delight consumers. We offer a range of functional products which embody good design, simplicity, and beauty. Our products are backed up by service and quality which is second to none. We operate with ethical and moral integrity toward our customers, our employees, and the environment. We are an honest company, and have been in business for over 70 years!

For more information, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/MetricUSA-Organizer-Handbag-Compartments-Washable/dp/B0756ZJVN1/ref=sr_1_2?m=A21GUUHER7PHW5&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1506499165&sr=1-2&keywords=purse+organizer

Website: https://shopmetricusa.com

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eBay and Flipkart to jointly pursue eCommerce opportunities in the Indian market

eBay and Flipkart to jointly pursue eCommerce opportunities in the Indian market

 

Accelerating and maximizing the opportunity in India in partnership with Flipkart.

San Jose, CA and Bangalore, India, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY), a global commerce leader, and Flipkart, a leading eCommerce company in India, have agreed to jointly pursue eCommerce opportunities in the Indian market.  In exchange for an equity stake in Flipkart, eBay will make a $500 million cash investment in and sell its eBay.in business to Flipkart.  Flipkart will own and operate the eBay.in business upon the close of the transaction. eBay and Flipkart have also entered into an exclusive agreement in which they will jointly pursue cross-border trade opportunities to make eBay’s global inventory accessible to more India consumers, while eBay’s millions of active buyers globally will have access to more unique Indian inventory provided by Flipkart.

“The combination of eBay’s position as a leading global eCommerce company and Flipkart’s market stature will allow us to accelerate and maximize the opportunity for both companies in India,” said Devin Wenig, President and CEO of eBay Inc.  “eBay is committed to winning in India in partnership with Flipkart.  Our exclusive global trade partnership will allow eBay and Flipkart to reach even more consumers around the world.”

“This partnership between Flipkart and eBay is the coming together of two pioneering innovators who have disrupted commerce by applying technology. It bodes well for Indian and global customers, sellers and the wider eCommerce ecosystem. eBay.in has built a strong presence in India over the years and we hope to take it to greater heights as part of the Flipkart group,” said Binny Bansal, Group CEO, Flipkart.

Upon the close of the transaction, which is expected later this year, Flipkart will acquire eBay’s buyers in India.  eBay will remove the number of active buyers in India from its reporting during the quarter in which the transaction closes.  eBay does not expect this transaction to have a material impact on its guidance provided on January 25, 2017.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, the future performance of eBay Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.  These statements are based on eBay’s current expectations, forecasts and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties.   Actual results could differ materially from those predicted or implied in this press release for a variety of reasons. You can find more information about risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect our operating results in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by visiting eBay’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.ebayinc.com or the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.  You should not rely on any forward-looking statements. All information in this press release is as of April 10, 2017, and we do not intend and undertake no duty to update this information.

About eBay

eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is a global commerce leader including the Marketplace, StubHub and Classifieds platforms. Collectively, we connect millions of buyers and sellers around the world, empowering people and creating opportunity through Connected Commerce. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay is one of the world’s largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2016, eBay enabled $84 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.

About Flipkart Group

The Flipkart Group is India’s largest e-commerce marketplace and includes group companies Flipkart, Myntra, Jabong and PhonePe. Launched in October 2007, Flipkart offers over 80 million products across 80+ categories and is known for pioneering services such as Cash on Delivery, No Cost EMI and easy returns – innovations that made online shopping more accessible and affordable for millions of customers. Together with Myntra and Jabong, which hold dominant positions in the online fashion market, and PhonePe, India’s first UPI based payment app with offerings in nine languages, the Flipkart Group has led the transformation of commerce in India.

Contact:

(408) 376-7400

Source: eBay Inc.

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Dirty Hippy Swag officially launches their fashion line on April 20, 2017!

Oakland, CA, 2017-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dirty Hippy Swag announces the official launch date for their fashion line: April 20, 2017!

Dirty Hippy Swag is an e-commerce startup, exclusively located online at www.dirtyhippyswag.com. With an ever-expanding collection, Dirty Hippy Swag specializes in comfortable street style apparel, as well as laser-cut designed and hand-beaded jewelry.

Founder and Designer Marisa Rheem believes in having clothes and jewelry that truly speak to her customers, making them feel safe and stylishly armored. As fellow millennial Madeline Harmon enthuses, “self-care and fashion have never looked so good!” It’s no accident that this company encompasses hoodies, sweatpants, and t-shirts: things we wear when we want to feel safe.

A fashion line emblazoned with cheeky, unwelcoming statements, Dirty Hippy Swag is the perfect platform to send a humorous yet powerful message. From their “Existential Crisis” sweatpants to their “Anti Social Club” necklace, Dirty Hippy Swag’s apparel and laser-cut designed jewelry allow you to clearly convey your mood to those around you without even needing to speak. Instead of feeling guilty and apologetic about needing time to unwind, slip into some Dirty Hippy Swag and let your clothes shield you from the outside world’s demands.

Oakland’s fresh new enterprise answers an unmet need for socially relevant fashion. Dirty Hippy Swag celebrates their customers’ purchasing power by transforming it into an opportunity to give back. By donating a portion from every purchase to trusted animal rescue organizations around the world, Dirty Hippy Swag bridges the gap between pursuing individual style and fulfilling our collective social responsibility as caretakers of this planet.

At the start of each new quarter, customers and fans can vote for their favorite animal rescue organization to become the next quarter’s beneficiary. This first season’s inaugural beneficiary is Rocket Dog Rescue, an all-volunteer nonprofit group dedicated to saving homeless and abandoned Bay area animals from euthanasia. Dirty Hippy Swag’s ultimate mission is to support the hardworking, silent heroes who dedicate their blood, sweat and tears to saving animals each and every day. By enhancing your wardrobe with Dirty Hippy Swag, you can help bring this vision to life.

For press inquiries, promotion opportunities, collaborative ventures, high-resolution images, or to book an interview, contact Marisa Rheem.

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For press inquiries, promotion opportunities, collaborative ventures, high-resolution images, or to book an interview, contact Marisa Rheem at 301-802-0551 or email, dirtyhippyswag@gmail.com, or visit the website at www.dirtyhippyswag.com. 8016 Shepherd Canyon Rd., Oakland, CA. 94611

SOURCE: EPR Network

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New Research: Consumers Expect to Spend $422 on Holiday Gifts in 2016

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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2016 — /EPR Retail News/ — New research undertaken by Fit Small Business has revealed trends around projected holiday spending this year. The study included questions on how much consumers expected to spend, their willingness to shop at small businesses, and reasons they may choose larger companies. The findings identified room for growth in marketing initiatives for the small business space, as well as overall support for local business.

Some of these findings included:

  • 52% of consumers plan to shop the weekend following Thanksgiving. Of those aged 35-54 surveyed, over 60% expect to spend $300 or more on gifts this holiday season.
  • Supporting local business emerged as the #1 reason consumers shop small, with 50% of respondents listing it as a major reason they would do so.
  • However, consumers are unaware of Small Business Saturday: over half (54%) said they had never heard of it, and only 15% said they planned to shop on Small Business Saturday.

David Waring, co-founder of Fit Small Business, commented on the findings, saying, “This research illustrates the work small businesses need to put in to make sure Small Business Saturday is a success for them this holiday season. While consumers are happy to support small, local business, they’re not always aware of initiatives to boost spending here. With marketing strategy from business owners it can be a successful and lucrative holiday season.”

This is a huge marketing opportunity for small businesses: Small Business Saturday offers small businesses the context to encourage consumers to shop small, allowing them to emphasize the most pertinent reason people do so – to support small businesses. The full results of the research can be found here.

For further information, please contact:
Katie Biggs, Digital Marketing
133399@email4pr.com
+1 718-709-4697

Fit Small Business: Marc Prosser and David Waring launched Fit Small Business in 2013 to help small business owners navigate the questions and difficulties that arise when running a business. Fit Small Business covers topics ranging from small business financing to managing employees to finding customers and building relationships.

David Waring: David Waring served as a top executive at Forex Capital Markets LLC, which he joined as an initial employee and grew to a publicly traded company with over 700 employees. Since then, David has launched several successful websites including Fit Small Business, which offers small businesses the advice and information they need to make the best decisions possible.

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Dealmoon.com: Multiple U.S. Retailers Reap $2M on Singles’ Day 2016

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Singles Day on Dealmoon.com

UNION CITY, Calif., Nov. 15, 2016 – /EPR Retail News/ — Dealmoon.com, the company that introduced Singles’ Day to U.S. retailers after Alibaba declared it an online shopping holiday, has caused it to mushroom into the new American Cyber Monday for luxury brands. On 11/11, Dealmoon.com attracted America’s largest luxury department stores and 250 brands to kick off their holiday selling season; some reaping $2M. With an estimated sales increase of 40% over last year, Dealmoon’s growth topped Alibaba’s reported 6% sales increase (from $14 to $17B) this year, and brands state that 70% of the Dealmoon-referred shoppers on 11/11 were new customers for them.

Dealmoon’s Singles’ Day page can be found at http://1111.dealmoon.com.

“54% of our sales were in the beauty category, 31% apparel, shoes and handbags, 8% electronics and 7% home goods,” said Jennifer Wang, CMO and Co-founder of Dealmoon.com. “In the fashion category, our customers’ most favorite products were Stuart Weitzman boots, Michael Kors MK handbags, a Burberry cashmere scarf, UGG boots, a Canada Goose parka, Prada and Burberry sunglasses, Adidas Stan Smith sneakers, Pandora Jewelry, Chloe bags and one of our all-time bestsellers: Salvatore Ferragamo pumps. In the tech category, our users favored Apple, followed by Dell, Microsoft, Samsung and Lenovo. The most popular brands in the home category began with Samsonite, then Philips, KitchenAid and Panasonic.”

Dealmoon.com attracts the “rising Middle Class” of mostly 25-34-year-old millennial shoppers of Chinese descent who, familiar with the Chinese-born online shopping holiday, have a propensity to spend on 11/11. Year-round, Dealmoon.com is a shopping destination for Chinese-Americans, however on 11/11/16, 61% of Dealmoon.com users were Chinese-Americans, another 29% from mainland China and the rest from those in other parts of the world.

“Our growth this year can best be expressed by saying that multiple retailers made over $2M in sales this Singles’ Day, which doubled sales records in 2015,” added Wang. “In general, we are seeing our customers interested in higher-end products.  Instead of a $49regular hair dryer, they are buying the newest $399 Dyson Supersonic hair dryer.”

Dealmoon.com, the luxury brand aggregator that serves a voracious 6M audience of Chinese shoppers, is now preparing for their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.

About: Dealmoon.com is the gateway to 6M Chinese-American e-shoppers.  An aggregator of luxury deals served up specifically to this brand-hungry shopper, Dealmoon attracts 24M monthly visits, has 8.5M social followers and the mobile app has been downloaded over 3M times. With a stunning 516 Alexa rating, Dealmoon.com is one of the world’s leading cross-continental B2C advisory websites with offices throughout the U.S. and China.  Dealmoon’s shopping advisors make product recommendations on exclusives and deals in categories from beauty, apparel, shoes and handbags to electronics, nutrition, baby, home, travel and finance.  Some of the world’s loftiest brands and most revered retailers and e-tailers are offering deals there; in fact, a single posting on Dealmoon has decimated some brands’ entire inventories in a day or two. With its massive leverage, Dealmoon introduced China’s annual Singles’ Day to North American luxury retailers. The rapidly expanding shopping event has been featured in TIME magazine, NASDAQ, The Huffington Post, Luxury Daily and Internet Retailer. Dealmoon.com publishes more than 400 best-of-web deals per day in both English and Chinese. For more information, visit www.Dealmoon.com.

Press Contacts:
Kim Rahilly / Alyson Dutch
Brown + Dutch PR, Inc, 310.210.5968 / 310.456.7151
133501@email4pr.com

 

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Lunds & Byerlys’ introduces new eCommerce and digital customer engagement program

Partnership with Unata moves forward as a new customer experience is rolled out

EDINA, MINNESOTA, 2016-Mar-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lunds & Byerlys, a Minnesota-based, family-owned grocer, and Unata, the award-winning leader in 1-to-1 Omni-commerce solutions, are jointly announcing the launch of Lunds & Byerlys’ new eCommerce and digital customer engagement program. The first four stores are now live at their Lunds & Byerlys Kitchen, Ridgedale, Chanhassen and Maple Grove locations, with the subsequent stores to be rolled out over the next month.

The launch of a new eCommerce platform is part of Lunds & Byerlys’ commitment to provide every one of their customers with a unique and sensational online shopping experience that consistently exceeds expectations.

The new eCommerce program boasts 1-to-1 personalization across the entire shopping experience, from homepage to catalogue to search to product recommendations. Each step of the shopping journey will display the most relevant items for each shopper based on their individual purchase history and ongoing transactions.

The new digital customer experience also includes industry-leading features:

  • Ways to Shop: Customers can organize and browse the entire product catalogue by any combination of filters, including previously purchased, on sale, organic, gluten free, local and more. Customers can also sort through products based on popularity, personal relevance, date of last purchase, pricing and more.
  • Order Management and Content Targeting: Unata’s platform includes order management, content targeting and customer service tools through an easy-to-use management and analytics dashboard. Lunds & Byerlys staff can use up-to-the-minute analytics to target & manage promoted content to customers, as well as manage online orders in real time.

“We have been incredibly pleased with the process and partnership with Unata,” said Kevin Baartman, V.P. Information Services at Lund Food Holdings, Inc. “We strive to provide a unique shopping experience for every single Lunds & Byerlys customer, and we are confident the new, comprehensive eCommerce platform will help us provide that experience. We’re looking forward to getting the remainder of the stores live soon.”

“We’ve had an amazing experience working with Lunds & Byerlys through their pilot phase and are looking forward to our continued partnership through the multi-phase journey” said Marc Faucher, COO and CFO. “We know the new experience will help them deliver on their promise of an exceptional customer experience and we look forward to seeing the results this will provide for them.”

To view Lunds & Byerlys current pilot implementation, simply head to shop.lundsandbyerlys.com and select Lunds & Byerlys Kitchen, Ridgedale, Chanhassen or Maple Grove as the pick-up store.

SOURCE: LUND FOOD HOLDINGS, INC.

If you need additional information, please call our media contact.
Aaron Sorenson
Lund Food Holdings, Inc.
952-915-2694

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QVC enters France with the launch of live television programming and ecommerce

WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2015-8-5— /EPR Retail News/ — QVC, the world’s leading video and ecommerce retailer, today announced its official entry into France, with the launch of live television programming and ecommerce. QVC France, which launched online at QVC.fr with 46 brands in June, began its video programming distribution on August 1, and plans to offer nearly 300 international and French brands by the end of 2015.

“In recent years, France’s digital infrastructure and ecommerce offerings have evolved considerably, making it a prime market for QVC’s continued global expansion,” said Mike George, President and CEO of QVC, Inc. “For almost 30 years, QVC has invited customers to find items they love through the joy of discovery, entertainment and community. Today, shopping with QVC is as simple as turning on your TV, grabbing your smartphone or tablet, or browsing the web, which will appeal to French shoppers looking for a unique, fun and engaging experience.”

French Shoppers Can Say ‘Bienvenue” to Favorite QVC Brands

QVC France customers can shop a variety of high-quality local brands they know and love, as well as new-to -the-market brands from QVC’s global portfolio — all brought to life through storytelling by inventors, entrepreneurs, designers and QVC France program hosts. At this time, product categories include beauty, jewelry, apparel, home and accessories. Some popular QVC brands to be offered on QVC France include Elemis, Skechers, Diamonique® and bareMinerals®. QVC France customers will also enjoy QVC’s best find of the day, Today’s Special Value, the first of which was bareMinerals.

So Many Ways to Discover QVC’s ‘Savoir-faire’

Like QVC’s other markets, QVC France will offer shoppers an immersive digital shopping experience with integration across ecommerce, TV, mobile and social platforms. QVC.fr is viewable on web, smartphone and tablet, enabled with responsive design, for optimal engagement across devices, including iPad®, iPhone®, Android Smartphones and Android Tablets — giving French shoppers the freedom to discover something to love even on the go. QVC France programming is expected to reach 12 million homes in August and 18 million homes by the end of this year.

“QVC has long recognized the great potential to expanding European operations and having a retail and ecommerce presence in France,” said Steve Hofmann, President of International for QVC. “We are pleased to enter this dynamic market and believe with our global business structure, commitment to innovation, and high level of customer service, we have the right formula to succeed in the French market.”

For more information on QVC France, please visit www.QVC.fr.

About QVC
QVC, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ: QVCA, QVCB), is the world’s leading video and ecommerce retailer. QVC is committed to providing its customers with thousands of the most innovative and contemporary beauty, fashion, jewelry and home products. Its programming is distributed to approximately 300 million homes worldwide through operations in the U.S., Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, France and a joint venture in China. Based in West Chester, Pa. and founded in 1986, QVC has evolved from a TV shopping company to a leading ecommerce and mobile commerce retailer. The company’s website, QVC.com, is ranked among the top general merchant Internet sites. QVC, Q, and the Q Ribbon Logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including without limitation, statements about the product assortment that QVC France will offer and the number of homes that QVC France programming will reach. These forward-looking statements involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including, without limitation, general market conditions. These forward looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and QVC expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in QVC’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Please refer to the publicly filed documents of QVC, including the most recent Form 10-K for additional information about QVC and about the risks and uncertainties related to QVC’s business which may affect the statements made in this press release.

CONTACT:
Diane Zappas, QVC Communications
Phone: 484-701-1433
Diane.Zappas@qvc.com

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Celerant Command Retail Lands “Five-Star” Rating By CPA Advisor POS Review

Staten Island, NY, 2015-3-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — CPA Practice Advisor has conducted its 2015 review of Command Retail, and the result is a full five out of five star rating, noting its excellent system customization, E-Commerce integration, and managing multiple locations and warehouses. Command Retail scored highly across each category, including Basic System Functions, Specialized Features/Services, Tracking/Reporting, Integration/Import/Export and Help/Support.

“We are very proud to be recognized with such high marks yet again by a trusted source such as CPA Practice Advisor,” said Ian Goldman, CEO of Celerant Technology. “Our vision for Command Retail is to enable our clients to improve efficiency at the point of sale, as well as all aspects of their retail operation. This review – and the high rating – speaks to that vision.”

Within the review, Command Retail was noted for its “complete GL functionality” and “easy integration with FedEx, UPS and USPS, for easy shipping management.” The CRM module was praised for allowing “retailers to offer their customers loyalty cards or club memberships, enabling them to track customer buying habits, while offering loyal customers special pricing or targeted sales.” The custom reporting options was also highlighted for the ability to track customer demographics and other user-defined data.

Celerant Command Retail provides retailers with a complete software solution that is a single retail platform, including point of sale, integrated E-Commerce/M-Commerce, accounting, business intelligence, inventory control and fulfillment. Command Retail also offer integrations with professional third-party accounting software, including QuickBooks, MAS 90, and Great Plains.

To learn more Celerant Technology and Command Retail, visit www.Celerant.com.

Contact-Details: Jason Kennedy
Marketing Communications Manager
Phone: 718-351-2000 x456

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Brand New Website Layout at No1Brands4You Makes Online Shopping Easier

Discount online retailer No1Brands4You has launched its brand new website, with its attractive, streamlined layout now making it easier than ever for their customers to shop for brand name gadgets and accessories at drastically reduced prices.

The website has recently undergone a dramatic transformation, and the new look website makes shopping for brand name products easier than ever, with the new layout easily highlighting all of the essential areas of the website, from the Special Offers to the dedicated categories such as DIY products and items for the Armed Forces.

There are plenty of household essentials in stock at No1Brands4You, such as the range of retro kitchen appliances from Giles and Posner. The Mini Retro Popcorn Maker will let you make fresh, tasty popcorn as often as you please, whilst also giving your kitchen a retro 50s feel. Meanwhile, the Mini Chocolate Fountain will provide the ultimate retro centrepiece at parties and get-togethers.

These are just some of the fantastic products that are now available to order online from No1Brands4You, and with Christmas fast approaching, there is no better time to get shopping for all of your festive necessities, whether you need innovative gifts for your loved ones, or you need to stock up on your party essentials to make your Christmas party go with a bang.

No1Brands4You is an online discount retailer that is dedicated to bringing its customers great value deals on a wide range of home and garden essentials. There are so many different products in stock, from clothing and jewellery for both men and women, to DIY essentials and car care products.

To check out all of the wonderful products that are currently in stock at No1Brands4You, including a whole host of brand names at reduced prices that you wouldn’t find anywhere on the high street, visit the No1Brands4You website at http://www.no1brands4You.co.uk/

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Optical Express, The Number One Provider Of Laser Eye Surgery In The World, Has Launched A New Ecommerce Site To Help Streamline The Ordering Process Of Eye Care Products Such As Contact Lenses

The new site has been redesigned in order to integrate fully with the existing customer and product information available on the main Optical Express site, with the aim to fully enhance usability for consumers.

The site now includes a collection of contact lenses; from dailies and monthlies, to toric and varifocal lenses even extended wear lenses Optical Express has them all available online.

The site is home to many leading brand names such as Acuvue, Focus Dailies and Air Optix, with a wide range of standard and specialized lens types to suit everyone. Furthermore Optical Express can advise patients of the best contact lenses based on specific needs, always at competitive prices.

Help is at hand on the new site for those who wish to purchase their contact lenses online. A series of quick guides are available which cover comparisons of competitor brand lenses, lens options, contact lens tips, and the option to view and choose lenses by their type or brand.

With a current prescription suitable for contact lenses, customers can buy online from Optical Express 24 hours a day.

The new site, which offers free delivery on all products, combined with the company’s ability to offer market-leading prices, provides the perfect complement to the current 200+ Optical Express stores nationwide.

Optical Express is registered with the General Optical Council; therefore patients can be assured that only quality lenses from Europe’s top suppliers are sold through the group, and experience the convenience of being able to shop online with local aftercare and advice available through the Optical Express network of UK stores.

About Optical Express
The Optical Express Group was founded in 1991 and is now a global leader of selected healthcare services. The Group covers optical stores, refractive laser eye surgery, spectacles, contact lenses, dental clinics, state-of-the-art medical hospitals and cosmetic treatment centers.

Optical express provides trained specialists to help patients determine which laser eye surgery treatment is best suited to their unique needs and will explain the most advanced eye surgery treatments such as Advanced CustomVue Wavefront and Intralase as well as LASIK.

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