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Leading Personal Property Evaluation Expert Allan Baitcher Provides Aon Insurance Wealth Managers the Tools for Success

Atlanta, GA, 2014-4-28 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The United States’ most recognized appraisal expert, Allan Baitcher, was recently the keynote speaker at an Aon Insurance corporate meeting. At the conference, Mr. Baitcher spoke to wealth management experts about a bank of portfolio strategies, including how wealth managers can provide assistance to clients with artwork or…
April 28, 20140Comments

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South African online retailer Zasttra.com announced free delivery on orders over R300

Kwazulu-natal, South Africa,  2014-4-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Zasttra.com was founded in 2013. It is a trusted South African online retailer. Zasttra.com has an extensive range of Tablet PC Accessories, Phone accessories, Car Accessories, Clothing Accessories, Electronic Gadgets and Adult toys, giving their customers access to a wide variety of online products delivered directly to their…
April 28, 20140Comments

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NRF embarks on Summer Road Trip Designed to Enhance State Partnerships, Highlight Retail Careers, Community Impact and Innovations

Summer Road Trip Designed to Enhance State Partnerships, Highlight Retail Careers, Community Impact and Innovations WASHINGTON, 2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  One year after the world’s largest retail association launched its This is Retail initiative, the National Retail Federation has embarked on two significantly larger scale initiatives that will bring together select retailers and students…
April 25, 20140Comments

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Retail Industry Leaders Association launched tool designed to help retailers optimize their energy management program

Energy Management Maturity Matrix Allows Industry To Drive Improvements To Existing Strategies Arlington, VA, 2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Today (4/24/2014 ), the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) launched its Retail Energy Management Program by releasing the Retail Energy Management Maturity Matrix, a tool designed to help retailers optimize their energy management programs. The Matrix provides…
April 25, 20140Comments

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Co-op Home Centres, SaskPower and FCL partner to help Saskatchewan residents switch their light bulbs

Saskatchewan, Canada, 2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Here’s a bright idea: switching your light bulbs can save you money and power. And for Saskatchewan residents, Co-op is helping to make that switch even easier. In partnership with SaskPower, FCL and participating Co-op Home Centres are offering a $5 instant rebate on selected light-emitting diode (LED)…
April 25, 20140Comments

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The former Sobeys grocery in Wetaskiwin opens as Co-op brand

Wetaskiwin, Alberta, 2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  It took less than 48 hours. By 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, the transformation was well under way and Wetaskiwin Co-op welcomed customers into its new food store. After receiving the keys to a former Sobeys grocery store at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, an incredible effort was made to…
April 25, 20140Comments

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Intershop to present at the Gartner Customer Strategies & Technologies Summit on 28-29 April 2014 in London

28/29 April, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London London, UK, 2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Intershop has announced details of its presence at the Gartner Customer Strategies & Technologies Summit, which will take place on 28-29 April 2014 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London. Intershop CTO Jochen Wiechen will deliver a solution provider session from…
April 25, 20140Comments

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Gall & Gall appoints Frances Franken General Manager

Zaandam, the Netherlands,  2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Gall & Gall announces today that Frances Franken has been appointed as General Manager as of 5 May 2014. As of 5 May 2014, Frances Franken will succeed Marit van Egmond, who will continue her career as a member of the Albert Heijn Board as Director Merchandising…
April 25, 20140Comments

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Marit van Egmond and Erik-Jan Mares appointed directors at Albert Heijn

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — As of Monday 5 May 2014, the Albert Heijn Board will be complete. On that date, Marit van Egmond and Erik-Jan Mares will join the team as part of the changes announced in January 2014. The plans also include building on the Albert Heijn brand and…
April 25, 20140Comments

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Celebrate Organic at all Wegmans Food Market locations on April 26, 2014

ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Celebrate Organic at all Wegmans Food Market locations on April 26, 2014 WHO: Wegmans customers and members of the media are invited WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2014 WHERE: All Wegmans Food Market locations WHAT: Celebrate Wegmans Organic, an Earth Day-inspired event with balloons, coupons, activities for…
April 25, 20140Comments

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Wegmans Food Markets to open two stores in the suburbs of Richmond, Virginia

ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. confirmed that the family-owned supermarket chain plans to build two stores in the suburbs of Richmond, Virginia. The stores will be similar in size and design to Wegmans’ current Virginia stores, which range in size from 120,000 to 140,000 sq. ft. “Over the years, we…
April 25, 20140Comments

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Dunkin’ Donuts signed with two new franchise groups to open 20 new restaurants in South Orange County and San Fernando Valley

West Coast Expansion Continues to Brew in California for Dunkin’ Donuts CANTON, MA, 2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of multi-unit store development agreements with two new franchise groups to develop 20 new restaurants in South Orange County and the San…
April 25, 20140Comments

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Apple® announced fiscal 2014 second quarter financial results ended March 29, 2014

CUPERTINO, California, 2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2014 second quarter ended March 29, 2014. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $45.6 billion and quarterly net profit of $10.2 billion, or $11.62 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $43.6 billion and net profit of $9.5…
April 24, 20140Comments

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Grand Rapids Public Museum and Meijer announce “Dream it, Build it” Building Contest with LEGO® bricks

Grand Rapids, MI, 2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Get your LEGO® bricks ready. The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) in collaboration with Meijer announced today that it’s now accepting entries for the “Meijer Dream it, Build it Building Contest” - a contest with LEGO® bricks. The contest is open now through June 7, and promises to engage…
April 24, 20140Comments

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Target pharmacists in Canada available to provide expert advice on how to manage allergy symptoms this spring

Expert advice and innovative products available at Target Pharmacies across Canada MISSISSAUGA, 2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Target announced today that pharmacists across Canada are available in-store to help answer guests’ questions and provide expert advice on how to manage unpleasant allergy symptoms this spring. Approximately one in four Canadians currently suffer from seasonal allergies and…
April 24, 20140Comments

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Product recall: Price Chopper Ground Beef sold on April 22 ONLY at the Cortland NY store

Schenectady, N.Y., 2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper Supermarkets is issuing a voluntary recall on Price Chopper Ground Beef sold on April 22 ONLY at the Cortland, NY store located at 854 State Route 13 in Cortland. The product is being recalled due to the possibility that a paper soaker pad may have been…
April 24, 20140Comments

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Wincor Nixdorf named 2013 IT Supplier of the Year by Tesco

Exceptional Performance Leads to Supplier Award Paderborn, Germany,  2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Wincor Nixdorf, the retail and banking solutions provider, today announced that Tesco, one of the world's leading retailers, has named it ‘2013 IT Supplier of the Year’ for outstanding performance providing end-to-end IT solutions including hardware and services. This is the second…
April 24, 20140Comments

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EDY’S® ICE CREAM participates in Stop & Shop’s Triple Winner® program to support pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Join us in the fight against pediatric cancer and grab a sweet treat! Quincy, MA, 2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Everyone’s a winner when they join the fight with Stop & Shop for a special fundraising day on Saturday, April 26, 2014, to benefit pediatric cancer research and treatment. Now in its 24th year, Stop & Shop’s…
April 24, 20140Comments

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Dolly Parton to appear on QVC for a live performance from Nashville on Sunday, April 27

The Multimedia Retailer to Broadcast a Live Intimate Performance with Country Icon WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  In advance of the launch of her upcoming album Blue Smoke, Dolly Parton is scheduled to appear on QVC for a special performance live from Nashville Sunday, April 27 at 7 PM (ET).  During the “Dolly Parton Q Sessions Live…
April 24, 20140Comments

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M&S launches a toy made from litter collected at last year’s Big Beach Clean-Up volunteer event

LONDON, 2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Marks & Spencer (M&S) has today launched the Beach Clean Frisbee, a fun toy made from recycled plastic, including plastic collected by M&S customers and employees at last year’s Big Beach Clean-Up volunteer event. The product has regenerated litter such as plastic cups, fishing tackle and bottle tops into a brand new,…
April 24, 20140Comments

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SRC-KPMG SCOTTISH RETAIL SALES MONITOR MARCH 2014: Strong performance in the fashion and footwear categories

LONDON, 2014-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  In March 2014 total Scottish sales decreased by 2.5% compared with March 2013, when they had increased by 1.8%. Like-for-like sales decreased by 3.8% on last March, when they had increased by 0.9%. Taking account of shop price deflation, March total sales were down 0.8% in real terms. Total…
April 23, 20140Comments

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Carrefour franchise partner the Marinopoulos Group opened two new stores in Bulgaria

PARIS, 2014-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Our franchise partner – the Marinopoulos Group – has opened two new stores. The Pleven Carrefour Market (12 April 2014) extends over a sales area of 1300 m². The Plovdiv Carrefour hypermarket (17 April 2014) has a sales area of 2100 m². The Marinopoulos Group currently runs 591 stores – 55 hypermarkets, 274…
April 23, 20140Comments

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Tesco announced massive savings as it cuts food products prices even more and slashes online shopping charges

One hour Tesco.com delivery slots now available for £1 Click & Collect Grocery now FREE across all locations Delivery Saver prices are lowered, saving customers up to £252 a year Prices have been cut on everyday items that customers regularly buy Cheshunt, England,  2014-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Tesco customers are set to make…
April 23, 20140Comments

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Walmart expands its Empowering Women Together product offering in time for Mother’s Day

Retailer teams up with Full Circle Exchange to expand its availability of products made by small women-owned businesses from online to more than 2,600 stores nationwide BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  In time for Mother’s Day, Walmart expands its Empowering Women Together product offering of unique and meaningful gifts that will celebrate…
April 23, 20140Comments

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IKEA to introduce chicken and vegetarian meatball as lower carbon alternative to its regular meatballs

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA,  2014-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —   IKEA is a responsible company and we believe that we can play an important role in the move towards a more sustainable society. We will continue to sell the regular meatballs that our customers enjoy every day at IKEA. However we will also provide lower carbon…
April 23, 20140Comments

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Ahold repurchased 1,070,000 Ahold common shares for €14.80 million between April 14 and April 18, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 1,070,000 Ahold common shares in the period from April 14, 2014 up to and including April 18, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €13.8332 per share for a total consideration of €14.80 million. These repurchases were made as part of…
April 23, 20140Comments

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The National Retail Federation honored with 2014 SmartWay Affiliate Challenge award by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Recognized with SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award WASHINGTON, 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The National Retail Federation was recognized today on Earth Day by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with its 2014 SmartWay Affiliate Challenge award. The EPA recognized NRF for supporting policies and practices that reduce truck emissions and enhance freight efficiency. “The SmartWay program is a valuable…
April 22, 20140Comments

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Banana Republic and Roland Mouret to launch limited-edition capsule using Banana Republic’s signature Sloan Collection

Roland Mouret collaboration amplifies Banana Republic’s signature Sloan Collection New York, NY, 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Banana Republic and celebrated designer Roland Mouret are pleased to announce the Roland Mouret for Banana Republic Collection – a limited-edition, covetable capsule highlighting Mouret’s keen understanding of fit and the female form through the use of Banana…
April 22, 20140Comments

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ICSC and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index rose by 0.4% on week-over-week basis ending April 19

In Spite of Drag from Mother Nature NEW YORK, 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —   The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index rose by 0.4% on a week-over-week basis ending April 19. Sales on a year-over-year basis posted a solid 1.9% increase. This increase comes on the…
April 22, 20140Comments

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7-Eleven launches Pizza for Life Sweepstakes

Dallas, 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Here’s a slice of life. Actually, make that the whole pizza pie. 7-Eleven, Inc. will give some lucky pizza-lover a lifetime of hot, cheesy pizza in the first-ever Pizza for Life Sweepstakes. The contest runs through Friday, May 16, which happens to be National Pizza Party Day. Pizza for Life Sweepstakes…
April 22, 20140Comments

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