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CBRE Group, Inc. named top global real estate advisory firm in the 2014 Euromoney real estate awards

CBRE Also Named Top Global Valuation Firm ​Los Angeles, 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) has been named the top global real estate advisory firm in the 2014 Euromoney real estate awards. CBRE is the only firm to achieve top honors in three consecutive years, and has now earned the highest award seven…
September 10, 20140Comments

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Target Corporation declares quarterly dividend of 52 cents per common share

MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of 52 cents per common share. The dividend is payable December 10, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business November 19, 2014. The 4th quarter dividend will be the company’s 189th consecutive…
September 10, 20140Comments

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The National Grocers Association and FMS Solutions released the results of their joint 2014 Independent Grocers Financial Survey covering fiscal year 2013

Arlington, VA, 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMS Solutions today released the results of their joint 2014 Independent Grocers Financial Survey, covering fiscal year 2013. Independents' financial performance much mirrored the nation's economy which showed modest growth and both ups and downs in consumer, financial and market performance indicators.…
September 10, 20140Comments

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Toys“R”Us, Inc. appoints number of highly respected executives to key leadership roles to position its business for long-term profitable growth

WAYNE, NJ, 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced it has appointed a number of highly respected executives to key leadership roles, as the company continues to work to position its business for long-term profitable growth. “One of the key pillars of our “TRU Transformation” strategy is to develop high-performing, highly engaged, diverse teams,…
September 10, 20140Comments

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The YMCA of Greater Rochester and Wegmans Pharmacy to provide YMCA members with convenient way to receive flu shot by offering flu clinics at select Y branches

ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The YMCA of Greater Rochester has partnered with Wegmans Pharmacy to provide YMCA members with a convenient way for adults (ages 18 and up) to receive flu shots by offering flu clinics at select Y branches throughout the community. Members do not need a prescription or appointment. The cost…
September 10, 20140Comments

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NRF and University of Phoenix announced the 20 retail employees selected to receive full-tuition scholarships to help advance their retail careers

Retail employees earn scholarships to advance their careers through education Washington, 2014-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation, in collaboration with University of Phoenix, today announced the 20 retail employees selected to receive full-tuition scholarships to help advance their retail careers. Hundreds of individuals from more than 75 retailers across the country applied for NRF’s…
September 9, 20140Comments

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Marks & Spencer to reduce its carbon footprint by over 6,400 tonnes with the acquisition of 35,000 Mega-Watt hours of biomethane certificates

LONDON, 2014-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) has agreed a landmark deal with Future Biogas for the purchase of 35,000 Mega-Watt hours of biomethane certificates, a move which will reduce its carbon footprint by over 6,400 tonnes and source the equivalent amount of energy to heat 15 M&S Simply Food stores…
September 9, 20140Comments

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Argos: demand for wheeled shopping trolley soared by 25% since this time last year

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — With university students needing to have more of their gear to hand, one of the most ridiculed shopping accessories seen on the British high street has seen an unexpected surge in popularity – the wheeled shopping trolley. Leading retailer Argos has seen the demand for trolleys increase by…
September 9, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s challenges pupils to cook the ultimate, great tasting, healthy meal with the launch of its nationwide schools competition Sainsbury’s Active Kids Superstar Cooks

LONDON, 2014-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — As a nation, our cooking age is falling short of our real age, and we are reaching it much later than we should, according to new research released today by Sainsbury’s. The research comes as the retailer announces plans to inspire a new generation of children to eat…
September 9, 20140Comments

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Tesco’s 1950s delivery van driven by colleague in authentic 1950s driver’s uniform to appear at this year’s Goodwood Revival Festival in Sussex

Cheshunt, England, 2014-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  A 1950s Tesco delivery van has been touring central London this morning, visiting landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and Regent Street, before heading to Great Ormond Street Hospital to donate a mix of retro and modern toys to its onsite school. The retro van, similar to…
September 9, 20140Comments

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Tesco-owned supermarket chain in Turkey Kipa launched its 2014 Corporate Responsibility report

İzmir, Turkey, 2014-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Our business in Turkey – Kipa – has today launched its 2014 Corporate Responsibility report. The report details the excellent progress our Turkish business has made over the last year in terms of embedding the ‘we use our scale for good’ corporate responsibility strategy. Notable achievements include launching…
September 9, 20140Comments

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Carrefour opened its first Carrefour Express store in the east of São Paulo, Brazil

São Paulo, Brazil, 2014-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 28 August 2014, Carrefour opened its first Carrefour Express store in Brazil, in the Tatuapé district, in the east of São Paulo. The new store comprises three main areas. The first is for sweets, fresh beverages and snacks. The second provides customers with easy access…
September 9, 20140Comments

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Federated Co-operatives Limited remains the largest Saskatchewan company in SaskBusiness Magazine’s 2014 ranking of the province’s top 100 businesses

Saskatchewan, Canada, 2014-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) retains the title of largest Saskatchewan company in SaskBusiness Magazine’s 2014 ranking of the province’s top 100 businesses, published in the September edition. In 2013, FCL achieved record sales of $9.4 billion, an increase of 7.4 per cent from the previous year, due…
September 9, 20140Comments

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AHOLD REPURCHASED 1,163,460 AHOLD COMMON SHARES FOR € 14.88 MILLION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1 AND SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 1,163,460 Ahold common shares in the period from September 1, 2014 up to and including September 5, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 12.7927 per share for a total consideration of € 14.88 million. These repurchases were made as part of…
September 8, 20140Comments

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Gap Inc. reports $1.23 billion net sales for each of the four-week periods ended August 30, 2014 and August 31, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that August net sales were flat compared with last year. Net sales were $1.23 billion for each of the four-week periods ended August 30, 2014 and August 31, 2013. "We’re encouraged by the positive momentum at Old Navy, while focused on the necessary steps…
September 8, 20140Comments

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Wegmans Food Market stores to host this school year’s “Eat Well Live Well 4th Grade Tours”

ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — This school year, select Wegmans Food Market stores will again host “Eat Well Live Well 4th Grade Tours.” This free field trip, offered by Wegmans for more than 20 years, teaches fourth-graders about foods that help them grow strong and healthy and where those foods come from. What they…
September 8, 20140Comments

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Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. to host its 2014 Investor & Analyst Day on September 17, 2014

CANTON, Mass., 2014-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc., (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of two of the world’s most recognized brands, Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced that it will host its 2014 Investor & Analyst Day on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Attendance at the event is by invitation only; however a live audio…
September 8, 20140Comments

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Dunkin’ Donuts introduces almond milk to its menu through new partnership with the world’s leading almond company Blue Diamond Growers

Dunkin’ Donuts partners with Blue Diamond to make Almond Breeze Almondmilk available in coffees and lattes CANTON, Mass., 2014-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today introduced almond milk to its menu as a new non-dairy alternative to milk and cream for guests to add to their…
September 8, 20140Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation to release financial results for its Fiscal 2015 Second Quarter ended Aug. 30, 2014 on Sept. 18, 2014

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) said today that it will release financial results for its Fiscal 2015 Second Quarter, which ended Aug. 30, 2014, on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. The company will hold an analyst call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time with remarks by Rite Aid's management…
September 8, 20140Comments

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Costume designer Chris March adds new accessories to its Halloween costumes collection at Target

MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — It should come as no surprise that Chris March — renowned costume designer and reality TV alum — is scarily serious about Halloween costumes. So for the second year in a row, he’s created a collection of Big Fun Halloween wigs for Target. New this year: he’s added a few accessories to the…
September 8, 20140Comments

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The Co-operative Les Pionniers Vintage Champagne awarded three “World Champion” titles at the Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2014

MANCHESTER, UK, 2014-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Twenty-eight working class men from the Lancashire mills of 1844 have today (4 September) become synonymous for world-class champagne after their namesake inspired, The Co-operative Les Pionniers Vintage Champagne, beat off stiff competition to be awarded three “World Champion” titles at the Champagne & Sparkling Wine World…
September 8, 20140Comments

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Dollar Tree, Inc. agrees to divest stores in order to obtain antitrust clearance for the merger with Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

CHESAPEAKE, VA and MATTHEWS, NC, 2014-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), the nation's leading operator of discount variety stores selling everything for $1 or less, and Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, today announced that the two companies have…
September 8, 20140Comments

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Kingfisher gives nine new graduates the opportunity to work in Commercial functions of two of Kingfisher’s Operating Companies as part of its International Graduate Programme

LONDON, 2014-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kingfisher plc, Europe’s largest home improvement retailer, this week welcomes nine new graduates to its International Graduate Programme. Now in its third year, the programme gives graduates the opportunity to work in the Commercial functions of two of Kingfisher’s Operating Companies over a two-year period. The nine new recruits,…
September 8, 20140Comments

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TranslateMedia Joins Demandware LINK to Accelerate Commerce Innovation

Pre-built integration makes it faster and easier for Demandware clients to deploy and maintain localised ecommerce sites in target markets. London, UK, 2014-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — TranslateMedia today announced that it has become a Demandware® LINK Technology Partner, joining a best-of-breed community committed to accelerating the adoption of innovative commerce technologies that are complementary…
September 8, 20140Comments

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Whole Foods Market to raise funds in support of Berkeley Unified School District’s Cooking and Gardening Program

Customers can participate via Facebook campaign and shopping during 5% Day Emeryville, Calif., 2014-9-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — In celebration of its new store opening at 10th and Gilman on Nov. 4, Whole Foods Market is making a commitment to helping raise healthy kids in Berkeley with fundraising efforts to support Berkeley Unified School District’s Cooking and Gardening…
September 5, 20140Comments

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Ninety Whole Foods Market’s cheesemongers passed the American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional™ (CCP) Exam

Grocer has the highest number of cheesemongers three years in a row AUSTIN, Texas, 2014-9-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ninety Whole Foods Market’s cheesemongers sliced their way through the rigorous third-annual American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional™ (CCP) Exam and passed. Of the 153 cheese professionals who passed the exam, 90 were from Whole Foods Market. This certification is…
September 5, 20140Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation announces sales results for August

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-9-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results for August. Monthly Sales For the five weeks ended Aug. 30, 2014, same store sales increased 3.9 percent over the prior-year period. August front-end same store sales increased 1.1 percent. Pharmacy same store sales, which included an approximate 219 basis points negative…
September 5, 20140Comments

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Meijer to hire thousands of new team members for the upcoming fall and holiday selling seasons

Upcoming holiday season and more stores in 2015 prompts need for additional team members GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-9-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Midwestern retailer Meijer is preparing to hire thousands of  new team members for its stores as the growing company prepares for the fall and holiday selling seasons, announced Janet Emerson, executive vice president of operations…
September 5, 20140Comments

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