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Gap Inc. recognized by the Ethisphere® Institute as a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company®

2015 Marks The Ninth Consecutive Year Gap Inc. Is Honored By Ethisphere SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced it has been recognized by the Ethisphere® Institute, a leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company®. The annual designation recognizes…
March 11, 20150Comments

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Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VDBO) ranks Inditex as the top-performing retailer with a score of 82 out of 100

In its appraisal, the jury emphasised Inditex's work in ensuring living wages for the textile workers comprising its supply chain. Arteixo , Spain, 2015-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The Responsible Supply Chain Benchmark 2014 report prepared by the Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VDBO) ranks Inditex as the top-performing retailer with a score of…
March 11, 20150Comments

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National Retail Federation comments on the introduction of the Marketplace Fairness Act

NRF Welcomes Introduction of Marketplace Fairness Act WASHINGTON, 2015-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation issued the following statement today from Senior Vice President for Government Relations David French on introduction of the Marketplace Fairness Act by Senators Mike Enzi, R-Wyo. and Dick Durbin, D-Ill.: “We welcome this effort to level the sales tax playing…
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National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates Global Port Tracker report: Import cargo volume expected to rise as West Coast ports begin to dig out from backlog

WASHINGTON, 2015-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to rise an unusually high 16.9 percent this month over the same time last year as West Coast ports begin to dig out from a backlog of cargo that built up during just-concluded contract negotiations with…
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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB to present the first quarterly results for 2015 at a press conference on 24 March

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2015-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB presents the first quarterly results for 2015 at a press conference on Tuesday 24 March at 9.30 CET. There will also be a telephone conference in English at 14.00 CET the same day. The first quartely results for the period 1 December…
March 10, 20150Comments

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42 charities across U.S. to receive IKEA makeover and product donations as a result of winning this year’s IKEA Life Improvement Challenge

Conshohocken, PA, 2015-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA US is pleased to announce today that 42 charities across the U.S. will be receiving IKEA makeover and product donations as a result of winning this year’s IKEA Life Improvement Challenge. Additionally 60 other charities, who were first and second runner ups, will win IKEA gift cards.IKEA wants…
March 10, 20150Comments

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Business Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

Carrefour: notable increase in the numbers of women managers – nearly 37% in 2014

Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2015-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since it was first set up in 2011, all of the countries in which the Group operates have been following the Women Leaders programme. Each country has committed to it and introduced Best Practices. The resulting synergy has had tangible effects on turnover. There has been a notable…
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For the ninth year in a row, Starbucks is one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® according to the Ethisphere Institute

SEATTLE, 2015-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the ninth year in a row, Starbucks is one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® according to the Ethisphere Institute. Companies are evaluated in several categories: Reputation, Leadership and Innovation; Ethics and Compliance Program; Governance; Corporate Citizenship and Responsibility; Culture of Ethics. “This recognition is a result of our commitment…
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Starbucks announces finalists in the Starbucks Partner Cup Contest

SEATTLE, 2015-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Playful butterflies, swirling coffee beans, delicate flowers, colorful continents, an iconic Starbucks apron, and a detailed night scene all adorn cups that were selected as finalists in the Starbucks Partner Cup Contest. Inspired by the success of its White Cup Contest for customers, Starbucks gave its store partners (employees)…
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Equity One, Inc. to release its 2015 first quarter earnings on April 29, 2015 after the market close

New York, NY, 2015-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Equity One, Inc. (NYSE: EQY), an owner, developer, and operator of shopping centers, announced today that it will release its 2015 first quarter earnings on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 after the market close. On Thursday, April 30, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Equity One’s senior…
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John Lewis launched driver apprenticeship scheme which will recruit 41 new apprentices throughout 2015

LONDON, 2015-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis has launched a driver apprenticeship scheme which will recruit 41 new apprentices throughout 2015. The scheme, in partnership with The Real Apprenticeship Company, complements John Lewis's retail apprenticeships and reflects the changing roles of front-line driver Partners (staff) who interact with customers on a regular basis. Two types…
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Digital High Street Advisory Board formed by industry leaders unveiled five-year strategy to reinvigorate the UK’s traditional High Streets

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Industry leaders*, organised as the Digital High Street Advisory Board, today announced a five-year strategy to reinvigorate the UK’s traditional High Streets and proposed the adoption of four major inter-dependent digital initiatives by 2020: Targets for town centre infrastructure and connectivity for 2020 and beyond, including broadband, mobile…
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Argos survey reveals that parents preferred the fun of baking their children’s cakes opposed to picking one up on the shop

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Move over Mary Berry, parents are now leading the way with cake baking. A survey¹ has found that 48 per cent of UK parents are boycotting shop-bought cakes in favour of home baking for kid’s birthday parties. The survey by leading digital retailer Argos found that parents preferred…
March 10, 20150Comments

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IKEA builds long-term partnerships with social entrepreneurs around the world to break the cycle of poverty and give women in rural communities a brighter future

By empowering women the whole family and village benefits. IKEA is building long-term partnerships with social entrepreneurs around the world, to break the cycle of poverty and give women in rural communities a brighter future. The latest result in store is the collection STADIGT, to be launched in selected countries March 2015. CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2015-3-9 —…
March 9, 20150Comments

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Starbucks UK announces the 1000th graduate of its apprenticeship programme

LONDON, 2015-3-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — As National Apprenticeship Week begins, Starbucks UK is announcing the 1000th graduate of its apprenticeship programme that recruits, trains and retains young talent for the business. Almost half of Starbucks partners are under the age of 24, an age group facing the most significant challenges around employment. Starbucks Apprenticeships, launched…
March 9, 20150Comments

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Starbucks barista lands on preeminent list of bestselling books in the U.S.

SEATTLE, 2015-3-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seven years after writing a book about dogs, a Starbucks barista landed on preeminent list of bestselling books in the U.S. The New York Times expanded its number of bestselling book categories to include monthly selections on 12 specialized topics such education, fitness, and animals. “I remember thinking I wish…
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Ahold updates stakeholders on the progress it made during the year on its Responsible Retailing Report 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2015-3-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold today published its Responsible Retailing Report 2014, updating stakeholders on the progress it has made during the year on its five priority areas – healthy living, community well-being, our people, responsible products and care for the environment. Responsible Retailing is one of the six strategic pillars…
March 9, 20150Comments

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Ahold commenced the €500 million share buyback program announced on February 26, 2015

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2015-3-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold today commenced the €500 million share buyback program announced on February 26, 2015 and expected to be finalized within 12 months. The purpose of the share buyback program is to return value to shareholders. The program will be executed by intermediaries allowing the execution of share repurchases…
March 9, 20150Comments

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Business Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Haggen opens the first of 20 stores in Oregon it plans to acquire and convert to the Haggen brand in the first half of 2015

Regional grocery chain takes ownership of first acquired store in Oregon at 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 20  Bellingham, Wash., 2015-3-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — West Coast regional grocery chain Haggen will take ownership of the Albertsons store at 16199 Boones Ferry Road in Lake Oswego, at 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 20. The new Haggen is scheduled to open…
March 9, 20150Comments

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7-Eleven rewards customers with free beverage for every six cups purchased with the launch of 7Rewards on its mobile app

‘Buy 6-Get 7th Free’ Includes Coffee, Big Gulp®, Slurpee®, Chillers® Drinks DALLAS, 2015-3-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc. wants its customers to drink up … because the more often they do, the more FREE coffee, Big Gulp®, Slurpee® and Chillers® drinks they’ll earn. Just launched on the 7‑Eleven® mobile app is 7Rewards, an expanded customer loyalty…
March 9, 20150Comments

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Whole Foods Market earns spot on FORTUNE magazine’s annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for 18 consecutive years

AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-3-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) has once again earned a spot on FORTUNE magazine’s annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. Whole Foods Market has made the list for 18 consecutive years. America’s Healthiest Grocery Store™ ranked No. 55 on this year’s list, and is one of just…
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Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Giant Food of Landover, Md. and the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore kicked off their 5th annual in-store giving campaign to support military families

Organizations Partner for a Fifth Year Supporting Military Families Landover, Md., 2015-3-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Giant Food of Landover, Md. and the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore kicked off their fifth annual in-store giving campaign to support members of the military and their families. Throughout the month of March, all 169 Giant stores will sell CareOne…
March 9, 20150Comments

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New Zealand: New World Browns Bay to open on Tuesday 17 March at 8.15am

The team at New World Browns Bay are completing the finishing touches, as the eagerly anticipated replacement supermarket gets ready to open on Tuesday 17 March at 8.15am. Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-3-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — “We are thrilled to bring a brand new New World offering to Browns Bay,” says Angela Bull, Foodstuffs North…
March 9, 20150Comments

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Sport and futurism themes at H&M Studio show for autumn/winter 2015 held at the Grand Palais in Paris

PARIS, 2015-3-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sport and futurism were the themes at last night's H&M Studio show for autumn/winter 2015, held at the Grand Palais in Paris. Models such as Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Edie Campbell wore pieces from H&M’s key seasonal collection, which also mixed together functional pieces and feminine layers.…
March 6, 20150Comments

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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. ranked #7 at this year’s FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list

ROCHESTER, NY, 2015-3-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — FORTUNE announced this morning that Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is once again on the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list, this year ranking #7.   For Wegmans, this marks the 18th year in a row that the family-owned supermarket chain has appeared on the FORTUNE list.  Wegmans…
March 6, 20150Comments

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TV presenter and ex-Pussycat Doll, Ashley Roberts transformed into the ultimate ‘Golden Girl’ as part of Sainsbury’s Red Nose Day campaign

LONDON, 2015-3-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ex-Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts is given a stunning golden makeover, to encourage shoppers to find the remaining Golden Noses ahead of Red Nose Day. TV presenter and ex-Pussycat Doll, Ashley Roberts, was transformed into the ultimate ‘Golden Girl’ when she was hand painted gold for a one-of-a-kind photo-shoot,…
March 6, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s opened its 700th convenience store this week; created 25 new jobs for the community

LONDON, 2015-3-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s opened its 700th convenience store this week. The new Local on Elliot Street in Liverpool's St. Johns Precinct created 25 new jobs for the community. The Local will trade from 7am until 11pm, seven days a week, offering customers a wide range of groceries and fresh foods.…
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Sainsbury’s introduces click and collect service to give customers quick and convenient option to pick up the shopping they’ve ordered online

LONDON, 2015-3-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is rolling out a new service to give customers a quick and convenient option to pick up the shopping they’ve ordered online from store. The first collection service from store is live today at Water Lane store in Farnham, Surrey, with nearly 20 more going live in the…
March 6, 20150Comments

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Homebase research: over 50% of UK householders think DIY is now about ‘creating’ a look or style within their home without expert help

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-3-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The meaning of the term ‘DIY’ is in need of a makeover as it is too narrow for today’s socially connected, creative consumer, Homebase has revealed. Half of people think that DIY is now about ‘creating’ a look or style within their home without expert help People spend…
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