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Monthly Archives: January 2014

SM kicks off Autism Consciousness Week with Angels Walk

Manila, Philippines, 2014-1-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Cares and the Autism Society of the Philippines (ASP) will kick off the 18th Autism Consciousness Week with the Angels Walk for Autism on January 19, 2014, at the MOA Arena from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. SM Cares, the mall-based division of SM Foundation implements corporate…

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La comunicazione, elemento strategico per creare valore e crescere

Bologna, Italia, 2014-1-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Anche nel 2013 Conad si conferma leader nell’investimento pubblicitario, con una quota che è circa quattro volte quella di mercato (fonte: Guida Nielsen Largo Consumo). La notorietà dell’insegna è in crescita costante ed è ormai prossima al leader di mercato. Lo scorso anno l’investimento in comunicazione è ammontato a 35 milioni…

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JCPenney Announces Strategic Initiative to Advance Turnaround

Company to close 33 underperforming stores Actions expected to generate annual savings of approximately $65 million, beginning in 2014 PLANO, TX, US, 2014-1-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) today announced that as part of its turnaround efforts, the Company will be closing 33 underperforming stores across the country in order to…

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FORTUNE’s 2014 ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ List Includes Wegmans, Ranked at #12

ROCHESTER, NY, US, 2014-1-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — FORTUNE announced this morning that Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is once again on the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list, this year ranking #12.   For Wegmans, this marks the 17th year in a row that the family-owned supermarket chain has appeared on the FORTUNE list.  Wegmans is…

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Dunkin’ Brands Announces Global Marketing Partnership With Liverpool Football Club

Company Signs Multi-Year Marketing Agreement With Leading Football Club to Support Global Expansion of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins Brands Liverpool, UK, 2014-1-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced a multi-year marketing partnership with Liverpool Football Club (FC), one of the world's most historic…

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Empire Streamlines Organizational Structure

Stellarton, NS, Canada, 2014-1-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Empire Company Limited today announced the continued streamlining of its organizational structure to further reflect its transition to an operationally-focused grocery retailer with related real estate interests. This follows the October 2013 announcement appointing Marc Poulin as the CEO of both Empire Company Limited and Sobeys Inc. Paul…

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Coles Pledges Funds After Parkerville Fire

Coles customers can donate funds at all Coles supermarket checkouts across WA from  today Coles will match customer donations dollar-for-dollar Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia, 2014-1-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Coles customers in Western Australia can directly support The Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund in helping people affected by the Parkerville fire by donating from today at any Coles…

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5 Pointz online store announced half price January sale on streetwear

Bristol, UK, 2014-1-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Online shoppers can save up to half price on the cost of hundreds of streetwear pieces by heading to the 5 Pointz online store and taking advantage of the half price January sale. It’s the New Year and it’s time for some brand new streetwear from the biggest urban…

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Meijer Pharmacy Offers Free Flu, Strep Testing as Influenza Cases Rise Across the Midwest

Select Meijer pharmacies in Michigan participate in regional patient care study to provide testing, medications quicker for common illnesses Grand Rapids, Mich., US, 2014-1-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — As health officials across the Midwest warn against the widespread reach of the flu virus, select Meijer pharmacies in Michigan will offer free diagnostic testing for influenza…

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Toys“R”Us Times Square Kicks Off Weeklong Football Fun for the Family Beginning Wednesday, January 29

Wayne, NJ, US, 2014-1-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® is ready to take it to the gridiron, as the world’s leading dedicated toy retailer today announced a series of family-friendly events in the days preceding “the big game”. The activities will be held at the company’s flagship store, Toys“R”Us Times Square, located on Broadway at 44th Street…

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Baskin-Robbins Unveils New Development Incentives For 2014

New Franchisees Pay 0% Royalties in Year One & Get 50% off the Initial Franchise Fee  Canton, MA, US, 2014-1-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, announced today its 2014 National Development Incentives, offering new franchisees and military veterans financial discounts on royalties and on initial franchise fees.…

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Big Lots Provides Relief to West Virginians Affected by Chemical Spill

Company Donates 3 Truckloads of Bottled Water for Community Distribution Columbus, OH, US, 2014-1-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) is providing bottled water to residents in the Charleston, West Virginia, area after a chemical spill. The ban on drinking tap water affected approximately 300,000 residents in a nine-county area. “We understand the health concerns…

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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB presents 2013 full year results at press conference on 30 January

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-1-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB presents the full year results for 2013 at a press conference on Thursday 30 January at 9.30 CET. There will also be a telephone conference in English at 14.00 CET the same day. The full year results for the period 1 December 2012 to 30…

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Introducing the Sonia Kashuk Spring 2014 Limited Edition Collection Available Exclusively at Target

Minneapolis, MN, US, 2014-1-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Inspired by the sophisticated patterns and luxurious packaging of her recent bath and body line, Sonia reinterpreted the design to create an exclusive Limited Edition Collection launching at Target this spring. These beauty tools and accessories in a black and white floral print are understated and elegant – perfect…

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Food Retail Icon and Community Architect Neil Golub Receives FMI Statesmanship Award

Phoenix, ARIZ., US, 2014-1-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today presented its Sidney R. Rabb Award to Neil Golub, Price Chopper Supermarkets’ executive chairman of the board, for his statesmanship and community service. Golub received FMI’s highest honor at the Midwinter Executive Conference. Golub is a recognized humanitarian and public servant in…

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Wincor Nixdorf demonstrates automated processes at McDonald’s in Germany

Paderborn, Germany, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  At the Wincor World 2014 trade show, Wincor Nixdorf is showcasing a trendsetting kiosk application in a replica of a McDonald's restaurant: guests at McDonald's can use an "Easy Order" terminal to place their menu orders themselves and pay for them by card. This simplifies ordering, food preparation…

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Gli italiani portano in tavola sempre più prodotti Conad: +17 per cento

Bologna, Italy, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Il 2013 ha chiuso con la grande distribuzione in sofferenza: per la prima volta si è registrato un calo delle vendite sia a valore sia a volume (-1,3 per cento in iper e supermercati, comprese le nuove aperture. Fonte: Guida Nielsen Largo Consumo). Diminuisce il potere di acquisto degli italiani, che…

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Sainsbury’s convenience business goes from strength to strength

Sainsbury’s reaches another milestone this week as the number of Sainsbury’s Local stores exceeds its supermarkets for the first time. This follows news that Sainsbury’s convenience business is growing at 18%. London, UK, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The landmark store, Sainsbury’s Balsall Common Local in Coventry, is Sainsbury’s 594th Local and opens on Thursday. The new…

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Sainsbury’s launches major new campaign to support the relaunch of basics

With the relaunch of Sainsbury’s basics in full swing the retailer launches a major new campaign tonight to highlight not only the great value of the range but also its ethical credentials. London, UK, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The campaign, which launches during Coronation Street on ITV1, will start with a 30 second spot highlighting…

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METRO GROUP had a solid start into Financial Year 2013/14

1.1% sales growth (adjusted for currency effects and portfolio changes), like-for-like sales almost on prior year’s level Further like-for-like sales trend improvements at METRO Cash & Carry against FY 2012/13 (pro-forma) Both Egyptian MAKRO Cash & Carry stores were closed down Düsseldorf, Germany, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Preliminary METRO GROUP sales in Q1 2013/14, adjusted for currency effects…

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Carrefour opened its 500th Carrefour city in Le Plessis-Robinson (south-west Paris)

Paris, France, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour is continuing with its drive to increase its numbers of convenience stores with the opening of its 500th Carrefour city in Le Plessis-Robinson (south-west Paris) on Wednesday 8 January. Carrefour city – a store format designed for urban customers who need more services and longer opening hours Since 2009, Carrefour city…

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50th anniversary of relations between France and China: Carrefour is a partner in the season of commemorative events

Carrefour is playing a part in commemorations to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and China: events get under way on 27 January in Paris and Beijing, and will then continue throughout the year through various initiatives held in both countries. Paris, France, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — 27 January 2014 is the anniversary of…

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Darty plc announced EGM 2014 on Monday 3 February 2014

London, UK, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Darty plc today announces that a circular (the «Circular») has been posted to shareholders. The Circular contains a notice of a general meeting (the «General Meeting») of Darty to consider and, if thought fit, to pass a resolution authorising the Board to amend the borrowings limit set out in…

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OJSC “Magnit” Announces the Acquisition of Shares by the Entity under the Issuer’s Control

Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”, the “Issuer”, MCX:MGNT and LON:MGNT), announces the acquisition of shares by the entity which is under the Issuer’s control. Full company name and address: joint-stock company “Tander” 185, Levanevskogo street, Krasnodar, Russia Taxpayer Id Number: 2310031475 Principal State Registration Number: 1022301598549 Object of acquisition: voting shares of the…

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Centura Health and Walgreens Announce Clinical Collaboration Agreement

Integrated and coordinated clinic program between Healthcare Clinic at select Walgreens and Centura Health to give patients greater access to care Englewood, Colo., US, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Centura Health, the region’s leading health care network, and Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG) today announced a clinical collaboration agreement that will provide coordinated and expanded health…

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Hospice of Michigan, Meijer Help Make Birthdays Brighter for Patients

Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, 2014-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — A special gift from Meijer Inc. is helping Hospice of Michigan make birthdays brighter for patients across the state. The Grand Rapids-based retailer donated gift cards to support an expansion of HOM’s birthday program, which is led by the organization’s volunteer services team. The cards can be…

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7-Eleven® Introduces Low-Cal, Value-Priced Egg White Breakfast Sandwich

Dallas, TX, US, 2014-1-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — While many better-for-you menus tout items below 500, 400 and 300 calories, 7-Eleven, Inc. breaks the 200-calorie barrier with its new Egg White Breakfast Sandwich. Not only is the calorie count low, the price is too – just $1.99. The new breakfast sandwich stacks fluffy egg whites, lean Canadian…

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Babies“R”Us® Enters Into Strategic Partnership With TheBump.com

Collaboration of Two Trusted Pregnancy and Parenting Brands Further Extends Reach of Premier Babies“R”Us Registry through Multiplatform Resources on The Bump Wayne, NJ, US, 2014-1-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Babies“R”Us®, the nation’s leading dedicated juvenile products retailer announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with TheBump.com, a leading pregnancy and parenting website that offers…

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Dunkin’ Brands Announces Strong Global Growth In 2013

Company adds 790 net new Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins restaurants globally in 2013 On worldwide basis, company announces plans to open 685 to 800 net new locations in 2014 Canton, MA, US, 2014-1-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced today strong global…

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