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Monthly Archives: June 2014

Giant Food of Landover, Md. recalls Glutino Rosemary and Olive Oil Snack Crackers due to potential Salmonella contamination

Landover, MD, 2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Following a recall by Boulder Brands, Giant Food of Landover, Md. announced it removed from sale Glutino Rosemary and Olive Oil Snack Crackers due to potential Salmonella contamination. The following product is included in this recall: Glutino Rosemary and Olive Oil Crackers, 4.25 oz., UPC 67852303861, Best By October 26, 2014…

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Morrisons starts online food delivery service in Manchester and Hull

Bradford, England,  2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Morrisons’ online delivery service is moving further into its Northern heartland, and will be making its first drop-offs around Manchester and Hull from 6.00am on Monday 2nd June 2014. Its distinctive yellow vans will be delivering groceries to more than 807,000 homes across the Greater Manchester area and more…

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Wincor Nixdorf and Wayne Fueling Systems to establish global strategic alliance

Paderborn, Germany, 2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Wayne Fueling Systems, a global provider of fuel dispensing, automation, and control technologies for retail and commercial fuel stations, and Wincor Nixdorf, a leading supplier of IT solutions and equipment to retailers, retail banking and fuel stations, have announced today that they are establishing a global strategic alliance to…

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Retail Banking Research: Wincor Nixdorf maintained market leadership in Europe for electronic POS solution deliveries to retailers

Market leadership in Europe maintained Paderborn, Germany, 2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Wincor Nixdorf maintained its market leadership in electronic POS solution deliveries to retailers in Europe and also solidified its market position as the no. 2 in the world for the segments food/non-food and general merchandise. These are two key results from the latest market study…

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Groupe Auchan’s Simply City to open in Mazargues, Marseille

Mazargues, Marseille, 2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Simply Market’s new supermarket model Simply City Mazargues will be opening its doors on June 5 in Mazargues, a residential district of Marseille (South of France). This neighbourhood supermarket model is based on fresh products and convenience for everyday shopping. A new neighbourhood supermarket concept Simply City features on 670…

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CBRE Group Inc. named in FORTUNE 500 list of US’s largest companies for 7 years in a row

Los Angeles, 2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  CBRE Group Inc. has been named to the FORTUNE 500 list of the largest U.S.-based companies for the seventh straight year. CBRE was the highest-ranked commercial real estate firm in the 2014 rankings and remains the only commercial real estate services firm ever included on this prestigious list. The…

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CBRE Group, Inc. recognized as top three outsourcing services provider in the world for 2014 according to IAOP Global Outsourcing 100©

CBRE Maintains Position as Top Commercial Real Estate Services Firm in IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 © ​Los Angeles, 2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it has been recognized as a top three outsourcing services provider in the world for 2014, and is once again the highest-ranked commercial real estate services company,…

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SM Investments Corporation to issue US Dollar Bonds with maturity of up to ten years

Manila, Philippines, 2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  SM Investments Corporation (SM) announced today that its Board of Directors approved the issuance of US Dollar Bonds with maturity of up to ten years. SM appointed Citi and Standard Chartered Bank as Joint Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners. The offering is intended to be used for general…

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DeCA named Mildred Ives its new chief technology officer

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —   Mildred Ives has been named DeCA's new chief technology officer, effective May 19. She fills the position previously occupied by Jeff Perry, who is now the agency's chief information officer. He had been CTO since 2011 and continued acting in that position until Ives' selection. As chief technology officer, Ives…

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Famous British department store House of Fraser joins Tesco direct

Famous British department store joins the newly launched ‘Tesco Partners’ For the first time, customers can earn Clubcard points on every purchase Over 50 Tesco Partners now available on Tesco direct Cheshunt, England,  2014-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  For the first time, Tesco customers will be able to earn Clubcard points on House of Fraser…

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Walmart to host 14,000 shareholders at its annual Shareholders meeting in Bentonville

BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — This week, Walmart will host 14,000 shareholders, including thousands of associates from 27 countries, at its annual Shareholders meeting in Bentonville. This year’s Shareholders theme is serving customers through innovation. “This is a special week at Walmart. We celebrate and thank our 2.2 million associates from around the globe who…

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Walgreens launches nationwide program offering talking prescription devices to customers with visual impairments

Initiative adds to Walgreens other accessible prescription information services; leadership of blindness organizations praise company’s program DEERFIELD, Ill., 2014-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Walgreens, the nation’s largest drugstore chain (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG), today announced the launch of a nationwide program offering talking prescription devices to customers with visual impairments. The initiative introduces a new service that…

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Fisher-Price division HIT Entertainment names Amazon exclusive U.S. home to its popular preschool franchise Fireman Sam®

HIT Entertainment Names Amazon As Exclusive U.S. Home for Globally Prominent Kids Franchise Across All Entertainment Content and Consumer Products NEW YORK, 2014-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  HIT Entertainment, one of the world’s leading preschool entertainment companies and a division of Fisher-Price, today announced that Amazon will be the exclusive U.S. home to the popular preschool…

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Argos launches new home and furniture brand ‘Heart of House’ as part of its drive to develop and grow its own-brand business

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Argos is launching a new home and furniture brand designed to respond to modern living as part of its drive to significantly develop and grow its own-brand business. The new brand - ‘Heart of House’ - will be available to  customers this summer with a choice of 1,200 products…

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LVMH joins European Commission to promote best environmental practices by businesses in conjunction with Green Week 2014

PARIS, 2014-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  For the third consecutive year, LVMH is joining the European Commission to promote best environmental practices by businesses in conjunction with Green Week 2014. The theme this year is “Circular Economy”, with a focus on building awareness among a broad public of the need to protect the environment. From June…

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John Lewis partnered with children’s charity to host series of book readings by well-known TV personalities at John Lewis shops

LONDON,  2014-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  TV and film star, Peter Capaldi burrowed into a good book today to launch 'Story Time' with Barnardo's and John Lewis, a fun and engaging storytelling campaign which aims to highlight the importance of interaction and communication to a child's early development whilst raising money to support the UK's…

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John Lewis to open its first ever airport shop at Heathrow Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal

LONDON, 2014-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  5.30am tomorrow morning, John Lewis will open its first ever airport shop at Heathrow Terminal 2: The Queen's Terminal. Doors will open as the first passengers en route to Washington travel through the newly refurbished Terminal. The 3,600 sq ft shop, the largest space allocated to a fashion-led brand, is located…

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IKEA launched its first global “Life at Home Report” aimed at improving life at home

New York is One of Eight Cities Studied for Insights on How People Start Their Days CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. 2014-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the Life Improvement Store, is today launching its first global Life at Home Report, aiming to improve life at home through a better understanding of how the start of the day impacts a…

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Delhaize Group divests Sweetbay, Harveys and Reid’s operations to Bi-Lo Holdings for $246 million

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB, NYSE: DEG) announces today that it has completed the divestment of the Sweetbay, Harveys and Reid´s operations to Bi-Lo Holdings for a cash amount of $246 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Delhaize Group also completed, in a separate transaction, the sale of its distribution center…

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Neringa Janavičiūtė named new head of MAXIMA GRUPĖ

Vilnius,  Lithuania, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  As of June 3, MAXIMA GRUPĖ, running the retail companies in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, and Bulgaria, will have a new leader. The Company will be headed by the long-standing employee Neringa Janavičiūtė. She will replace the current Director General Mindaugas Bagdonavičius, who has held the position since 2008. In…

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Ski and outdoor retailer Ekosport to upgrade to Intershop 7 to power its international online shop

Leading ski and outdoor retailer to upgrade online shop across 15 countries Intershop confirms growth plans for French market Jena, Germany / Paris, France, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Leading ski and outdoor specialist Ekosport has chosen Intershop's omni-channel commerce platform Intershop 7 to power its international online shop. The sports retailer, based in France,…

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BRC survey reveals customers using less cash than ever as retailers make it easier and more convenient to shop and pay

LONDON, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Customers are using less cash than ever as retailers make it easier and more convenient to shop and pay. New data reveals that a growing proportion of smaller payments previously made in cash are now being made in other ways. The availability of contactless cards, handy express stores and…

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General Growth Properties CEO Sandeep Mathrani and CFO Michael Berman to present at NAREIT REITWeek 2014 investor conference on June 4

Chicago, Illinois, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  General Growth Properties, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: GGP) today announced that Sandeep Mathrani, chief executive officer, and Michael Berman, chief financial officer, will present at the NAREIT REITWeek 2014 investor conference in New York on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The live audio-­only webcast will…

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Kimco management to present in the REITWeek 2014 NAREIT’s Investor Forum on June 3, 2014

NEW HYDE PARK, New York, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM) announced today that its management will participate in the REITWeek 2014 NAREIT’s Investor Forum on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in New York. Kimco management will provide a general overview of the company followed by a question and answer session. The webcast…

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Toys“R”Us, Inc. supports nonprofit organization dedicated to finding childhood cancer cure Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

Company Renews Commitment to Help Fight Pediatric Cancer with Nationwide Fundraising and Awareness Program, In-Store Events and User-Generated Social Media Initiative Wayne, NJ, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced it has reaffirmed its support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure for childhood cancer. Beginning this Sunday, June 1…

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Apple® to acquire subscription streaming music service Beats Music, and Beats Electronics for $3 billion

CUPERTINO, California, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Apple® today announced it has agreed to acquire the critically acclaimed subscription streaming music service Beats Music, and Beats Electronics, which makes the popular Beats headphones, speakers and audio software. As part of the acquisition, Beats co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre will join Apple. Apple is acquiring the…

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ShopRite and Procter & Gamble partner to bring Caroline’s Carts to more than 250 ShopRite stores

Woodbridge, NJ, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite and Procter & Gamble have partnered to bring Caroline’s Carts, specialized shopping carts created for special needs children, to more than 250 ShopRite stores across the Northeast. Starting in the month of June, Caroline’s Carts will be available at all ShopRite stores. A special event with Drew Ann Long,…

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Jessica Alba’s The Honest Company products to be available in Target

MINNEAPOLIS,  2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Jessica Alba is about to be an everyday fixture in the aisles of Target and pages of Target.com. Starting June 15, an assortment of The Honest Company, which Jessica co-founded with former CEO of Healthy Child Healthy World, Christopher Gavigan, will be available at Target. Ranging from diapers and biodegradable wipes to organic skin care…

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Wincor Nixdorf launches new version of its global software platform TP.net 5.5

Paderborn, Germany,  2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Retail software needs to integrate the online and offline worlds and meet all the requirements of functionality, architecture and international orientation of retail companies. This is because today's consumers interact with a retail company via various touchpoints, for example, they gather information online but make their purchases in…

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