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Klépierre acquires 70 000 sq.m. shopping center located in Madrid, Pleniliunio

PARIS, 2015-3-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Klépierre signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Plenilunio from an entity 100% indirectly owned by the Orion European Real Estate Fund III C.V., a real estate fund sponsored by Orion Capital Managers. Pleniliunio is a leading 70 000 sq.m. shopping center located in Madrid. With a large…
March 16, 20150Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

Starbucks partner at discussion about race in America: The current state of racism in our country is almost like humidity at times. You can’t see it, but you feel it

It began with one voice SEATTLE, 2015-3-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — As racially-charged tragedies unfolded in communities across the country, the chairman and ceo of Starbucks didn’t remain a silent bystander. Howard Schultz voiced his concerns with partners (employees) in the company’s Seattle headquarters and started a discussion about race in America. Despite raw emotion around…
March 16, 20150Comments

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Business Environment Management Retail Retailer

Carrefour partners with the Nicolas Hulot Foundation as part of its “My Positive Impact” campaign to tackle climate change

Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2015-3-16 — /EPR Retail News/ —  For 2015 – a year all about climate – Carrefour is joining forces with the Nicolas Hulot Foundation as part of its "My Positive Impact" campaign, supporting innovative solutions developed by SMEs, local authorities and associations for tackling climate change. Carrefour is actively contributing to the fight against climate…
March 16, 20150Comments

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Consumer Information Food & Beverage Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Foodstuffs stores implemented additional security protocols to give customers confidence in the infant formula shelf

Wellington, New Zealand, 2015-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The news yesterday about the threat to infant formula is very concerning and we know we have an important role to play in keeping customer confidence in the security of the products we sell. Across our Foodstuffs stores of New World, PAK'nSAVE and Four Square we are…
March 13, 20150Comments

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Business Consumer Information Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

Foodstuffs ensures Kiwi families can have confidence in the infant formula purchased from our stores

Wellington, New Zealand, 2015-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs is committed to ensuring Kiwi families can have confidence in the infant formula purchased from our stores. While the Police assess the risk of the contamination threat being carried out as low we are still taking the threat very seriously and are putting in place…
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Business Grocery Law Management Retail Retailer

Dairy Farm’s acquisition of 19.99% in Shanghai-listed Yonghui Superstores Co., Ltd received approval of China Securities Regulatory Commission

HONG KONG, 2015-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited announced on 11th August 2014 that its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Dairy Farm Company, Limited, had entered into a conditional agreement to acquire a 19.99% interest in Shanghai-listed Yonghui Superstores Co., Ltd for a consideration of RMB5.69 billion (currently approximately US$908 million). The…
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Business Management Retail Retailer

SM Retail Inc. now with 50 stores across Philippines with the recent opening of The SM Store Megacenter in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija

Pasay City, Philippines, 2015-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — From SM’s first ShoeMart store in Carriedo, Manila, SM Retail Inc. has grown its department store business, now known as The SM Store, to 50 branches nationwide, making it a market leader in the Philippines with strong brand loyalty that has built and nurtured memories across generations. “The SM…
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Watsons Taiwan won “Super Golden Store Award”, Yahoo! Supermall’s top honor

HONG KONG, 2015-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Watsons Taiwan recently stood out amongst over 2,000 online store operators in the keen competition and took the Yahoo! Supermall’s top honor –   “Super Golden Store Award” for the third year in a row, in recognition of its innovative brand strategy and diversified services. Back in 2011, Watsons…
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Business E-Commerce Management Online Retailers Online Shopping Retail Retailer

QVC: Television personality and fashion expert Jill Martin becomes creative director of G.I.L.I. got it love it® collection

WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2015-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Television personality and fashion expert Jill Martin will add her stylish flair to QVC’sG.I.L.I. got it love it® collection through her new role as creative director of the line. The sophisticated yet wearable collection includes chic, contemporary fashion and accessories that have a timeless appeal. Martin is scheduled…
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Grocery Retail Retailer

The Defense Commissary Agency: There’s more to discover and many more ways to save at commissaries.com

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Most of us can appreciate saving a little cash on groceries. Whether single or a family of eight, every dollar helps. "When service members show their military ID to shop in their commissary it's their ticket to savings on groceries and household items," said Gary Frankovich, chief of strategic…
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Grocery Retail Retailer

Harris Teeter to open its Sandbridge Commons store in Virginia Beach, V.A. on March 25, 2015

Virginia Beach, VA, 2015-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter is proud to welcome shoppers to its Sandbridge Commons store on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 8 a.m. as the Company celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This location is Harris Teeter’s sixth store in Virginia Beach, Va. In each of its…
March 13, 20150Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail

CBRE Group’s senior secured bank credit facility and senior unsecured ratings raised to Investment Grade (Baa3) by Moody’s Investors Service

Los Angeles, CA, 2015-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that Moody's Investors Service has raised the Company’s senior secured bank credit facility and senior unsecured ratings to Investment Grade (Baa3), with a stable outlook. In making the upgrade, the Moody’s analysis cited CBRE’s conservative capital structure, sound financial policy and increased contractual…
March 12, 20150Comments

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CBRE Group, Inc. ranks on top for global commercial real estate investment sales in 2014 according to Real Capital Analytics

Los Angeles, 2015-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) was the top-ranked firm for commercial real estate investment sales throughout the world during 2014, according to Real Capital Analytics (RCA).  CBRE has achieved the number one position in each of the four years that RCA has published global rankings. RCA credited CBRE with a…
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Business Marketing Retail

CBRE Research: lower oil prices will have effects across Houston commercial real estate market, but fears of broad-based decline are overblown

CBRE report shows impact will vary by property type, with the retail sector most insulated and the office market most exposed ​Los Angeles, 2015-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lower oil prices will have effects across the Houston commercial real estate market, but fears of broad-based decline are overblown, according to a new report from CBRE…
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Awards Malls Management Retail

Ethisphere Institute recognized CBRE Group, Inc. as a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company® for second year in a row

Ethisphere Institute Recognizes Leadership in Responsible Business Practices, Ethical Conduct and Community Service Los Angeles, 2015-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) has been recognized as a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere Institute, an independent center of research promoting best practices in corporate ethics and governance. This is the second year…
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Grocery Management Retail Retailer

The Morrisons supermarket in Leeds’ Merrion Centre to undergo complete transformation and expansion into the former Peacocks site

The Morrisons supermarket in Leeds’ Merrion Centre is set to undergo a complete transformation and expansion into the former Peacocks site as part of a multi-million pound investment. Bradford, England, 2015-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Opened in 1972, the Merrion store was one of Morrisons first supermarkets More than 50,000 customers a week pass through…
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Financial Management Technology

Wincor Nixdorf to operate all of Indonesian Bank Tabungan Negara’s self-service systems as part of new two-year agreement

The Indonesian Bank Tabungan Negara has signed a two-year agreement with Wincor Nixdorf to operate its 370 ATMs from a variety of manufacturers. Paderborn, Germany, 2015-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Under the agreement, Wincor Nixdorf will be responsible for cash logistics and cash optimization of the systems in addition to services for self-service system operation.…
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Business Grocery Management Retail Retailer

X5 Retail Group’s proximity format Pyaterochka to enhance the effective use of real estate currently owned by Rostelecom

Moscow, 2015-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. (‘X5’ or the ‘Company’), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: ‘FIVE’), announced today the signing of a letter of intent (the ‘Letter’) between Pyaterochka, the Company’s proximity format, and Rostelecom. Under the terms of the Letter, the parties will form a long-term partnership to enhance…
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Whole Foods Market’s “Beauty in All Beings” event to support the foundation’s micro-lending programs in 62 countries

ANAHEIM, Calif., 2015-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — More than 520 women will have a chance to lift themselves out of poverty through microcredit, thanks to Whole Foods Market’s “Beauty in All Beings” event,held Friday, March 6, at Expo West in Anaheim, Calif. Whole Foods Market hosted the benefit event in partnership with thinkThin and 22 other…
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Whole Foods Market will host a preview party for its new Voss location in Houston on April 6

Preview party set for April 6; store opens April 8 HOUSTON, 2015-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — On April 6, Whole Foods Market will host a preview party for its new Voss location in Houston. The store, a relocation of the company’s Woodway store, will open April 8, at 1407 South Voss Road. The sneak peek event will feature…
March 12, 20150Comments

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Business Healthcare Retail Retailer

Rite Aid Corporation opens its first net-new store built from the ground up since 2010 in Harrisburg, Pa.

New Store is the Company's First Net-New Store Built from the Ground Up Since 2010 Congressman Lou Barletta, Rite Aid Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Standley and Rite Aid President and Chief Operating Officer Ken Martindale to Host Ribbon-Cutting Today at 10:30 a.m. Rite Aid Foundation to Donate $5,000 to the Foundation for the…
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Electronics Retail Retailer Technology

Apple announced significant upgrades to its popular 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, 11-inch MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Air

SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple® today updated the 13-inch MacBook Pro® with Retina® display with the all-new Force Touch trackpad, fifth generation Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Graphics 6100, two times faster flash and longer battery life, bringing even more performance and capabilities to our pro customers.* Apple also today updated the…
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HBO NOW premieres next month, making HBO subscription available directly to Apple customers for the first time ever

SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple® and HBO today announced HBO NOW is premiering next month, making an HBO subscription available directly to Apple customers for the first time ever. iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® and Apple TV® users can purchase HBO NOW directly in-app as a standalone service to watch every episode of every…
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Dunkin’ Donuts seeks franchisees throughout the state of Louisiana with an emphasis on New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles and Lafayette

CANTON, MA, 2015-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the company is recruiting franchisees throughout the state of Louisiana with an emphasis on New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles and Lafayette. Currently, there are nine Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in the state. Candidates interested in developing Dunkin’…
March 11, 20150Comments

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Business Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Haggen takes ownership of its very first store in California

HELLO HAGGEN, GOODBYE HASSLE Haggen Brings Exciting New One-Stop Grocery Shopping Experience to California;  Conversion of 83 Stores Begins with La Costa Location  Regional grocery chain takes ownership of first acquired store in California at 12:01 a.m. Monday morning, March 9 reopening on Wednesday, March 11  Irvine, Calif., 2015-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — West Coast regional grocery chain…
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Automotive Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

CarMax, Inc. hiring for the company’s first store in Tallahassee, Florida

Retailer Known for Hiring Outside the Auto Industry Accepting Applications RICHMOND, Virginia, 2015-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently hiring for the company’s first store in Tallahassee, Florida. It will be CarMax’s 15th store in the state of Florida. The new store, which is more than 8,000…
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Business Convenience Stores Management Retail Retailer

NACS and United Fresh publish “Building the Business Case for Produce Sales at Convenience Stores” to develop an enhanced produce offering in stores

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — A primer to help sell more produce in convenience stores was published today by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and the United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh). “Building the Business Case for Produce Sales at Convenience Stores” combines analysis of industry and consumer trends with practical ideas…
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NACS survey: Consumer optimism fell from 54% to 44%, the largest decrease in optimism in more than two years as gas prices rise

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rising gas prices are taking a toll on consumer optimism about the economy, with optimism falling to its lowest level since August 2014. Consumer optimism fell from 54% to 44%, the largest decrease in optimism in more than two years, according to survey results released by the National Association…
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Business Management Online Retailers Retail Retailer

BRC Global Standards reaches over 4000 subscribers worldwide for its new online publications platform BRC Participate

LONDON, 2015-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — BRC Global Standards today announced reaching over 4000 subscribers worldwide for its new online publications platform BRC Participate. The subscription site, which hosts over 140 BRC publications along with other content and resources, was launched just four months ago in November 2014. BRC Participate BRC Participate provides online access…
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