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Monthly Archives: February 2014

Netherland’s department store chain de Bijenkorf implemented Intershop’s commerce platform to power its web shop

Jena, Germany, 2014-2-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Netherland's premium department store chain, de Bijenkorf, has implemented Intershop's commerce platform to power its web shop, deBijenkorf.nl. The Intershop 7 solution replaces an existing e-commerce engine and was selected for its scalability, robustness and future-proof architecture. The de Bijenkorf web shop is designed to be an online flagship.…

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Sainsbury’s response to flooding across the UK

LONDON, 2014-2-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — We’re monitoring the flooding and weather closely, and are acting quickly and responsively to offer support to those in real need. All Sainsbury’s stores are open and we are working to ensure our customers across the country experience as little disruption as possible while shopping with us. Our online grocery service…

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Rite Aid announced the two winners of the 2013 Favorite Pharmacy Team Member contest

New Jersey Pharmacy Cashier and Massachusetts Customer Each Win $2,500 Rite Aid Gift Card  in Customer Service Sweeps CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-2-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid is proud to announce the two winners of the 2013 Favorite Pharmacy Team Member contest are a pharmacy cashier from Cliffside Park, N.J., and a loyal customer of…

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METRO AG presents to shareholders the company’s progress made with its transformation process

Sales and EBIT guidance achieved in the short financial year 2013 Growth driving online and delivery sales increased Solid start to the new business year 2013/14 despite tough market conditions Supervisory Board elections: Fredy Raas nominated as a member of the Supervisory Board representing the shareholders Future Management Board remuneration to include Sustainability component Düsseldorf,…

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Meijer announced major initiative to upgrade its apparel offerings

Best known for grocery, retailer recharges one-stop shopping experience with stylish mix and match apparel for the whole family GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 2014-2-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is best known for the freshness it offers in the grocery aisles, but more and more Meijer customers are now also looking across the center aisle for bright colors,…

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Wegmans Food Markets to celebrate grand opening of its 2nd location in Massachusetts on Sunday, April 27, 2014

NEWTON, MA, 2014-2-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets today announced it will celebrate the grand opening of its second location in Massachusetts on Sunday, April 27, 2014. In advance of the grand opening, the second-level 10,500 square-foot wine, beer and spirits shop will open to the public on Saturday, March 29. Additional details on the grand…

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NRF’s Neil Trautwein comments on the Administration’s announcement on the Affordable Care Act

WASHINGTON, DC, 2014-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from Vice President and Employee Benefits Policy Counsel Neil Trautwein on the Administration’s announcement on the Affordable Care Act: “The Administration should receive a gold medal for recognizing the enormous complexities of the Affordable Care Act, and its agility and flexibility in working with retailers and others…

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NRF, Hackett Associates: Retail Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports expected to drop 8.4 percent in February

WASHINGTON, DC, 2014-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to drop 8.4 percent in February from the same time last year as the shipping cycle reaches its slowest month of the year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail…

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BRC-KPMG: UK retail sales in January 2013 represent the strongest growth since March 2010

London, UK, 2014-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — UK retail sales were up 3.9% on a like-for-like basis from January 2013, when they had increased 1.9% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were up 5.4%, against a 3.0% increase in January 2013, the strongest growth since March 2010. The 3-month average total growth was…

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BRC-KPMG: Online sales of non-food products in UK grew 19.2% in January vs. year earlier

Online sales of non-food products in the UK grew 19.2% in January versus a year earlier. In January 2013, they had increased by 13.5% over the previous year.  London, UK, 2014-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — In January, online sales represented 17.4% of total non-food sales of our Monitor, against 16.3% in January 2013. January online growth was the…

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Foodstuffs North Island comments on speculation about job cuts at its Support Centre in Silverstream

New Zealand, 2014-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs North Island has reiterated its commitment to the lower North Island saying it will have a substantial presence in Wellington for the foreseeable future. The comment follows speculation that the company intends making job cuts at its Support Centre in Silverstream. Foodstuffs Auckland merged with Foodstuffs Wellington last September…

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Carrefour introduces “Origin & Quality” lines

PARIS, France, 2014-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Fresh, high-quality produce made using environmentally-friendly farming methods  "Origin & Quality" – the core of our fresh produce offering: •    87 products, 290 product lines, 20,000 producers, 110,000 t of fresh produce per year. •    Locally-sourced products, as part of the initiative to prioritize the surrounding region. •    Quality that is rigorously…

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B&Q unveiled its seasonal home and garden ranges for Spring Summer 2014

London, UK, 2014-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Wednesday 29th January 2014 B&Q unveiled its seasonal home and garden ranges for Spring Summer 2014 and published its Spring Summer 2014 ‘look book’. The products on display mixed style with innovation, ease of use and British design. The new ranges began going into stores and onto www.DIY.com from the 9th of February 2014. Key…

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Automotive aftermarket parts provider Advance Auto Parts, Inc. appointed Geno Coradini Vice President, Real Estate

ROANOKE, Va., 2014-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), the largest automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets, today announced the appointment of Geno Coradini as Vice President, Real Estate. Mr. Coradini will lead the Real Estate Function including Lease Administration, Real Estate Development,…

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Miss Piggy Designs Red Carpet Bag for Multimedia Retailer QVC

Fabulously Fashionable Miss Piggy Designs Red Carpet Bag for Multimedia Retailer  QVC Launches Sweepstakes to Celebrate Disney’s Muppets Most Wanted WEST CHESTER, PA, 2014-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The ever-stylish, ever-fabulous Miss Piggy appeared on QVC last night to announce her latest venture in the fashion world – Miss Piggy’s Haute Tote, which she designed…

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H&M Conscious Foundation donates SEK 180 million to UNICEF, WaterAid and CARE

With the aim of achieving long-lasting improvements in the areas of education, clean water and strengthening women, the H&M Conscious Foundation is to support UNICEF, WaterAid and CARE. These three separate global programs for change will start from February 2014 and they will receive a total of SEK 180 million over a three-year period. Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-2-11…

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Hostess snack cakes will be sold for up to 40% off at Big Lots locations

Digital marketing campaign tells customers the thrift is back! COLUMBUS, OH, 2014-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Twinkie fans, rejoice! The Sweetest Comeback in the History of Ever™ just got sweeter. Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) is now the Official Hostess Thrift Outlet. Starting today, customers will be able to enjoy fresh Twinkies®, CupCakes, Zingers®, Fruit Pies, and other great Hostess snack…

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Groupe Auchan finalized the acquisition of Real hypermarkets in Eastern Europe

Having obtained approval from the anti-trust authorities in Poland*, under certain conditions, Groupe Auchan has just finalised on February, 6th the last part of the acquisition of Real hypermarkets in Eastern Europe with the METRO GROUP. Croix, France, 2014-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — With these additional 57 Polish hypermarkets, Auchan now has 85 hypermarkets in the country…

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Intershop and PAYONE partner to deliver e-commerce solution combining omni-channel platform with payment processing system

Kiel / Jena, Germany, 2014-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — PAYONE, one of the leading non-bank payment service providers in Europe, is launching a strategic partnership with Intershop Communications AG, provider of one of the world's leading omni-channel commerce platforms, according to a joint announcement made by the companies today. Intershop, an industry pioneer, has been…

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American Heart Month: Giant Food offers tips to help customers get heart healthy

Landover, MD, US, 2014-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — In recognition of American Heart Month this February, the nutritionists at Giant are offering several tips to help customers get heart healthy. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. Living a healthy lifestyle, which includes eating right and…

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Ahold repurchased 3,668,554 Ahold common shares for € 46.34 million between February 3 and 7, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 3,668,554 Ahold common shares in the period from February 3, 2014 up to and including February 7, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 12.6306 per share for a total consideration of € 46.34 million. These repurchases were made as part…

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Casino subsidiary Exito to acquire and operate 50 stores from the Colombian company Super Inter

Paris, France, 2014-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Exito, a Casino subsidiary, announced the signing of an agreement to acquire and operate 50 stores of the Colombian company Super Inter. Exito will acquire 19 stores in 2014 and will operate the 31 remaining ones, which are subject to a call option exercisable in 2015. Created in 1992, Super…

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Philippines: SM Cinema unveiled Director’s Club Cinema and IMAX Theatre in the newest expansion of SM Megamall in Ortigas – the Mega Fashion Hall

Manila, Philippines, 2014-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Cinema, the largest cinema exhibitor in the country to date, unveiled a Director’s Club Cinema and an IMAX Theatre in the newest expansion of SM Megamall in Ortigas—the Mega Fashion Hall—last January 26, 2014. The Mega Fashion Hall—a high-end wing which will house trendy, global brands from food…

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Kesko Corporation: 85,067 new company B shares subscribed for with Kesko’s 2007C options

Helsinki, Finland, 2014-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — By 24 January 2014, a total of 85,067 new company B shares had been subscribed for with the 2007C options based on Kesko Corporation's 2007 option scheme. The subscribed shares have today been entered in the Trade Register. The whole subscription price of €1,041,220.08 is recorded in the company's…

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Sainsbury’s offers movie fans the first ever Video on Demand film and eBook ‘bundle’ on the release of Captain Phillips movie

London, UK, 2014-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — From Monday 10 February until 16 February Sainsbury’s is offering movie fans the first ever Video on Demand film and eBook ‘bundle’ on the release of hit movie Captain Phillips, which is expected to be the most popular film of the week. Customers who download the film from Sainsbury's Entertainment for the…

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Sainsbury’s introduces Vini & Bal’s rustic Indian curry sauces

London, UK, 2014-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is introducing the new Vini & Bal’s rustic Indian curry sauces; an award-winning range of fresh, chilled Punjabi spice blend bases allowing food lovers to create authentic, fresh tasting Indian cuisine from the comfort of their own kitchen. There are four flavours available – Tharka, Fiery Mirchi, Jeera…

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Wincor Nixdorf to demonstrate new omnichannel and mobile strategies at EuroShop 2014

Paderborn, Germany, 2014-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf is demonstrating at EuroShop 2014 how retail businesses can easily and cost-effectively implement new omnichannel and mobile strategies to drive sales and operation efficiency and enhance the customer experience. The company’s solutions increase employee efficiency and business performance to ultimately improve the shopping experience for customers throughout…

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Russia’s largest retailer OJSC “Magnit” announces 25.22% retail sales growth in January 2014

Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT) announces 25.22% retail sales growth in rubles for January 2014. During January 2014 the Company opened (net) 36 stores. The total store base reached 8,129 stores (7,234 convenience stores, 161 hypermarkets, 46 “Magnit Family” stores and 688 cosmetics stores). Preliminary…

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Russia’s largest retailer Magnit opens the 47th “Magnit Family” store

Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the 47th “Magnit Family” store. Please be informed that on February 8, 2014 the Company has opened its 47th “Magnit Family” store located at 62, Sovetskaya street, Bugulma, Republic of Tatarstan, Volga federal district. Assortment…

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