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J. C. Penney Company, Inc. announces Kent B. Foster will retire from its Board of Directors at the end of his term, which concludes on May 15, 2015

PLANO, Texas, 2015-3-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) today announced that Kent B. Foster will retire from its Board of Directors at the end of his term, which concludes on May 15, 2015, at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Foster is a former chairman of Ingram Micro Inc., and…
March 19, 20150Comments

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Meijer launches SKECHERS concept shop inside the Knapp’s Corner Meijer

Retailer teams up with national shoe brand to enhance experience at Knapp’s Corner Meijer GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-3-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer announced today that it’s continuing to up its fashion game with the spring launch of a SKECHERS concept shop inside the Knapp’s Corner Meijer, roughly one year after the retailer unveiled a…
March 19, 20150Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation announces intention to offer $1.8 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2023

CAMP HILL, Pa, 2015-3-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today its intention to offer $1.8 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2023 (the "Notes"). Rite Aid intends to use the net proceeds of the offering, together with other available cash, to fund the cash portion of the…
March 19, 20150Comments

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AT&T, ExxonMobil, Macy’s, Nationwide, Rite Aid, Direct Energy and Hulu join American Express to launch first U.S.-based coalition loyalty program Plenti

Debuting in Spring, Plenti Will Let Consumers Earn and Use Points across a Range of Well-Known Brands in Different Industries NEW YORK, 2015-3-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — AT&T, ExxonMobil, Macy's, Nationwide, Rite Aid, Direct Energy and Hulu are joining with American Express to launch Plenti, the first U.S.-based coalition loyalty program with well-known brands where…
March 19, 20150Comments

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Target Corp. launches enhanced return policy; extends the return window to one year from the date of purchase

Enhancements offer added ease and underscore retailer’s commitment to owned and exclusive brands MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-3-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) announced today an enhanced return policy covering all of the retailer’s 32 owned and exclusive brands, which extends the return window to one year from the date of purchase. The retailer also rolled…
March 19, 20150Comments

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Cindy Crawford and Sonia Kashuk to appear in public service announcement for “QVC and CEW Present Beauty with Benefits”

Longtime friends come together to appear in a Public Service Announcement for “QVC and CEW Present Beauty with Benefits” to benefit Cancer and Careers WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2015-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Model and entrepreneur Cindy Crawford and makeup artist and entrepreneur Sonia Kashuk have not only shared years of friendship, but also a passion for…
March 18, 20150Comments

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Whole Foods Market kicks off its inaugural “Beauty Week,” March 18-24, to celebrate all things beauty related

From March 18-24, stores will offer events, limited edition beauty bags, facial care sales and more AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market kicks off its inaugural “Beauty Week,” March 18 through 24, to celebrate all things beauty related. Store Whole Body departments will host events, classes, demonstrations and promotions to inform shoppers…
March 18, 20150Comments

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Scottish retail sales increased by 0.2% in February 2015, the best growth since November, SRC-KPMG

LONDON, 2015-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — In February 2015, total Scottish sales decreased by 1.4% compared with February 2014, when they had decreased by 1.0%. Like-for-like sales decreased by 2.3% on last February, when they had decreased by 2.5%. Adjusted for deflation measured by the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index, total Scottish sales increased by…
March 18, 20150Comments

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Heart of House research: Over 80% of UK renters admit that they aren’t saving for a home of their own as renting continues to become common around Britain

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over 80 per cent of UK renters admit that they aren’t saving for a home of their own1 as renting continues to become increasingly common around Britain. 43 per cent of people said they feel trapped renting because they cannot afford to save for their own property1, but 25…
March 18, 20150Comments

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Scania designed Euro 6 compliant trucks running on biomethane gas hit the road with Argos

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thousands of products are now being moved around the nation’s roads without a drop of diesel in sight thanks to five ground-breaking gas-powered Argos trucks. Designed by Scania and complying with Euro 6, Europe's latest clean exhaust emissions standard, the vehicles can run completely off biomethane gas, and…
March 18, 20150Comments

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Argos launches a collection of inspirational jewellery which can be customised and then 3D printed to order

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Argos today announced the launch of a collection of inspirational jewellery which can be customised and then 3D printed to order, before being dispatched directly to the customer. The technology that makes this happen is powered by Digital Forming, 3D print experts and partners in the project.…
March 18, 20150Comments

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Tesco: Rise in sales of single serving bottles of wine

Cheshunt, England, 2015-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Concerns about portion control are having a pronounced effect on Brits’ wine drinking habits with a rise in sales of single serving bottles. In the last year shoppers have bought nearly one million more quarter bottles (18.75 cl) of wine from Tesco stores than they did in the previous…
March 18, 20150Comments

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Walgreens announces the top markets and states for flu activity for this season, according to its season-ending Flu Index, November 2014 – February 2015

ul> Oklahoma City tops list for overall activity; Texas lands three markets in nation’s top 10 Silver lining for snowbound Bostonians – Beantown, Portland (Ore.) among markets with least flu activity DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — With flu activity winding down in the U.S., Walgreens today announced the top markets (DMAs) and states for…
March 18, 20150Comments

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Ten military veterans compete for the opportunity to own 7‑Eleven® franchise without paying the franchise fee

Contestants' videos on 7‑Eleven Facebook; Final Three to be Interviewed by Company's CEO DALLAS, 2015-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — And now there are 10. Ten military veterans or those soon to leave the U.S. Armed Forces are competing for the public’s favor and the opportunity to own a7‑Eleven® franchise without the expense of a franchise fee. The…
March 17, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s Q4 CSR Update: Commitment to sourcing with integrity reinforced through Dairy Development Group Cost of Production model

LONDON, 2015-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Commitment to sourcing with integrity reinforced through Sainsbury’s Dairy Development Group Cost of Production model Our values Sainsbury’s 20x20 Sustainability Plan Download related images Announced on Red Nose Day that our customers, colleagues and suppliers helped to raise £11.5 million for Comic Relief, with further funds still due to…
March 17, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s: Volume and like-for-like transactions increase across the business as new customers discover our great value

LONDON, 2015-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Positive response to price investment as volume and like-for-like transactions increase Download related material Download related images Total Retail sales for fourth quarter down 0.3 per cent (excl fuel), down 2.7 per cent (inc fuel) Like-for-like Retail sales for fourth quarter down 1.9 per cent (excl fuel), down…
March 17, 20150Comments

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Belk relocates its store at Regency Square Mall to a new 95,000-square-foot fashion store at Atlantic North Shopping Center in Jacksonville, Fla.

Belk at Regency Square Mall will relocate to new 95,000-square-foot store March 11, 2015 CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2015-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Belk is relocating its store at Regency Square Mall to a new 95,000-square-foot fashion store at Atlantic North Shopping Center in Jacksonville, Fla. Atlantic North Shopping Center, a new 61-acre, open-air, mixed-use development, is located at…
March 17, 20150Comments

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Belk opens new 50,000 square foot men’s and kids store at the Cool Springs Galleria in Franklin, Tenn.

Opening of a new 50,000 square foot men’s and kids store CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2015-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Belk announced today that its new standalone men’s and kids store at the Cool Springs Galleria will open on March 11. Belk’s $12.6 million investment in the Cool Springs Galleria project includes the new 50,000-square-foot men’s and kids store on…
March 17, 20150Comments

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Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

The H&M Conscious Foundation makes a second donation to the victims and the families affected by the Rana Plaza collapse two years ago

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2015-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The H&M Conscious Foundation, an independent non-profit global foundation, today makes a donation to the victims and the families affected by the Rana Plaza collapse two years ago. This is the second donation from the H&M Conscious Foundation. H&M has never had any production at any of…
March 17, 20150Comments

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Business Law Management Retail Retailer

NRF called on the Senate to reject legislation that would impose data security rules designed for the banking industry on nonbank businesses

NRF Sends New White Paper to Senate Commerce Committee WASHINGTON, 2015-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today called on the Senate to reject legislation that would impose data security rules designed for the banking industry on retailers and other nonbank businesses, citing a new white paper by two former Federal Trade Commission…
March 17, 20150Comments

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NACS published new primer defining 10 key areas of the convenience store business

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS has published a new primer defining 10 key areas of the convenience store business. “How Convenience Stores Operate and Their Contributions to Communities” provides a starting point for retailers who seek to define their businesses before communities groups and addresses issues including jobs, property values, overnight hours, traffic…
March 17, 20150Comments

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Sir Philip Green: Retail Acquisitions Ltd takes over BHS Group Ltd

London, 2015-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sir Philip Green announces that BHS Group Ltd has been acquired by Retail Acquisitions Ltd with control passing today. Sir Philip says: “I am pleased that we have found a buyer in Retail Acquisitions Ltd who wants to develop the BHS brand. Having acquired the business nearly 15 years ago in…
March 17, 20150Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Grocery Retail Retailer

Whole Foods Market opens its first store in The Woodlands on Wednesday, March 18

Store opens March 18 at Hughes Landing HOUSTON, 2015-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The first Whole Foods Market store in The Woodlands will open Wednesday, March 18, following a 7:30 a.m. bread-breaking ceremony with remarks from company and local officials. During the ceremony, Jerry Brown, the store’s team leader, and Nona Evans, Whole Kids Foundation, will…
March 17, 20150Comments

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Harris Teeter donates $100,000 to 20 local elementary, middle and high schools to encourage active lifestyles among students

Company to Give $5,000 to 20 North, South Carolina Schools MATTHEWS, NC, 2015-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Harris Teeter announced it will donate $100,000, in increments of $5,000, to 20 local elementary, middle and high schools in an effort to encourage active lifestyles among students. Through this partnership, the company worked each school’s administration teams to…
March 17, 20150Comments

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Haggen partners with Food Lifeline and AgriBeef, Co. to support the Washington Beef Commission’s Beef Counts campaign

Washington State Beef Commission, Double R Ranch and Food Lifeline join with Haggen to provide nourishing beef meals to neighbors in need Bellingham, Wash., 2015-3-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the fourth consecutive year, Haggen has partnered with Food Lifeline and AgriBeef, Co. to support the Washington Beef Commission’s Beef Counts campaign, a joint effort to provide nutritious…
March 16, 20150Comments

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BRC Director General Helen Dickinson comments on the announcement that the Government will examine the structure of the current business rates system

LONDON, 2015-3-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Commenting on today's announcement that the Government will examine the structure of the current business rates system Helen Dickinson, British Retail Consortium Director General, said: "We very much welcome this further announcement of a complete review of the business rates system. This is, after all, a system that acts…
March 16, 20150Comments

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Ahold repurchased 753,700 Ahold common shares in the period from March 9, 2015 up to and including March 13, 2015

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2015-3-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 753,700 Ahold common shares in the period from March 9, 2015 up to and including March 13, 2015. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €18.0311 per share for a total consideration of €13.59 million. These repurchases were made as part of the…
March 16, 20150Comments

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The H&M Group reports 15% sales increase including VAT in local currencies in February 2015 vs last year’s same month

The H&M Group’s sales including VAT increased by 15 percent in local currencies in February 2015 compared to the same month the previous year. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2015-3-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the first quarter, i.e. 1 December 2014 to 28 February 2015, sales increased by 15 percent including VAT in local currencies compared to the…
March 16, 20150Comments

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H&M’s new Conscious Exclusive collection shows what can be done with more sustainable materials to create pieces of great individual style

H&M’s new Conscious Exclusive collection shows what can be done with more sustainable materials, using fabrics such as hemp, organic linen and organic leather to create pieces of great individual style. The collection, worn exclusively by actress and humanitarian Olivia Wilde in the campaign, will be available in around 200 H&M stores worldwide on April…
March 16, 20150Comments

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Associated Food Stores appointed Malinda Boothe CP-FS as Director of Food Safety

Malinda Boothe Joins Wholesaler to Evolve Food Safety Salt Lake City, UT, 2015-3-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Associated Food Stores is taking major strides in the food safety movement. The grocery wholesaler, headquartered in Salt Lake, recently hired Malinda Boothe CP-FS, to fill the position of Director of Food Safety. Boothe will be responsible for developing and…
March 16, 20150Comments

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