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Homebase: homeowners are choosing period style patterned wallpapers to decorate their homes this season

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-3-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — People are taking inspiration from popular TV dramas, like the historical Wolf Hall, Mr. Selfridge and new series Indian Summers, by getting braver with their choices in wallpaper, says leading home enhancement retailer Homebase. This season, homeowners are choosing period style patterned wallpapers to decorate their homes as…
March 6, 20150Comments

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Home & Garden Home Decor Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

The Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation awarded $2.3 million in Lowe’s Toolbox for Education® grants to schools nationwide

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2015-3-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation has awarded $2.3 million in Lowe’s Toolbox for Education® grants to 515 schools in 46 states during the program’s fall 2014 grant cycle. The grants will fund school-improvement projects benefiting K-12 public education during the current school year. Lowe’s awarded $4.7 million in…
March 6, 20150Comments

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Marks and Spencer Group plc announces changes to its Board and Committee membership

LONDON, 2015-3-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks and Spencer Group plc (“M&S”) today announces the following changes to its Board and Committee membership. Further to the announcement in August 2014, M&S confirms that Jan du Plessis, Senior Independent Director, will step down from the Board on 4 March 2015, having served on the Board since…
March 6, 20150Comments

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Food & Beverage Grocery Retail Retailer

The first home grown strawberries of the year arrives at Tesco

Cheshunt, England, 2015-3-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first home grown strawberries of the year will arrive in supermarkets on Thursday March 5 – a week earlier than usual. Fine weather with good levels of sunshine this week on top of a generally mild winter have helped growers produce the early fruit. And with temperatures set to…
March 6, 20150Comments

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Business Malls Management Retail Retailer

General Growth Properties, Inc. and AustralianSuper partner to own and operate Ala Moana Center located in Honolulu, Hawaii

Chicago, Illinois, 2015-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — General Growth Properties, Inc. (NYSE: GGP) and AustralianSuper announced today they have formed a partnership to own and operate Ala Moana Center located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Effective with the partnership formation, GGP will own a 75% equity interest and AustralianSuper will own a 25% equity interest in Ala…
March 5, 20150Comments

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Business Healthcare Management Retail Retailer

Rite Aid reports its February 2015 same store sales increased by 3.3 percent over the prior-year period

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results for February. Monthly Sales For the five weeks ended Feb. 28, 2015, same store sales increased 3.3 percent over the prior-year period. February front-end same store sales increased 1.6 percent. Pharmacy same store sales, which included an approximate 144 basis…
March 5, 20150Comments

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Rite Aid’s 2015 Miracle Balloon campaign will be underway for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals beginning March 8

Rite Aid Raises $6.3 Million in 2014 Camp Hill, Pa., 2015-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Beginning March 8, Rite Aid's 2015 Miracle Balloon campaign will be underway for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a leading nonprofit organization that raises funds for children's hospitals to provide pediatric equipment, treatments, research, therapy programs and charitable care benefiting local sick…
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Meijer now offers pharmacy services 24/7 to customers in Toledo

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer now offers pharmacy services around-the-clock to customers in Toledo. The new 24/7 pharmacy service at the Sylvania Township location features immunizations, health screenings and medication therapy management, said Nat Love, vice president of Drug Store for the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer. “We’re pleased to announce that our…
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Apparel Financial Marketing Retail Retailer

JCPenney showcases spring style in both new and beloved brands

Spring trends influence collection of shoes, handbags and fashion jewelry as part of center core revitalization PLANO, Texas, 2015-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — With spring just around the corner, JCPenney is replacing cozy winter wear with a fresh arrangement of spring fashion, sandals and accessories that epitomize the season’s most coveted looks. The Company is showcasing spring…
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Food & Beverage Grocery Marketing Retail Retailer

Price Chopper Supermarkets to host Kosher Open House to highlight over 1,000 Kosher for Passover products

Colonie, NY, 2015-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just in time for Passover, Price Chopper Supermarkets will be hosting a Kosher Open House to highlight the more than 1,000 Kosher for Passover products available, provide samples from a wide variety of Kosher for Passover products and to get cooking tips from kosher catering experts. Passover begins…
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Apparel Fashion Marketing Retail Retailer Sports

JACK & JONES TECH partners with Danish national goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel

JACK & JONES TECH IS PROUD TO PRESENT A COLLABORATION WITH DANISH NATIONAL GOALKEEPER KASPER SCHMEICHEL. THIS WILL RESULT IN TWO SCHMEICHEL X JACK & JONES TECH COLLECTIONS A YEAR, THE FIRST ONE HITTING SELECTED STORES IN AUTUMN 2015. KASPER SCHMEICHEL WILL ACT AS BOTH CO-DESIGNER AND AMBASSADOR. Brande, Denmark, 2015-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —…
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Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. to launch new private label “SEPT PREMIÈRES” for the 2015 Aut umn/Winter season

TOKYO, Japan, 2015-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — A New Initiative Spanning the Dept. Store and General Merchandise Store Formats for the First Time! An Apparel Innovation in Collaboration with World-Renowned Designers! 2015 Autumn/Winter Season Launch in Line with the Full Scale Kickoff of The Seven & i Holdings Group’s Omni-Channel Marketing Strategy! Seven & i Holdings Co.,…
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SM Investments Corporation (SM) reports 14.4% increase in recurring net income

Pasay City, Philippines, 2015-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) reported a record net income in 2014 of PHP28.4 billion. Excluding extraordinary items, recurring net income grew 14.4%. SM’s underlying earnings growth was mainly driven by BDO Unibank, Inc., which posted a core income growth of 18%. Together with China Banking Corporation, banks accounted…
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Chick-fil-A updates on its No Antibiotics Ever Commitment program

Chick-fil-A converts 20 percent of its poultry supply for 2015. ATLANTA, 2015-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A’s No Antibiotics Ever Commitment: In 2014, we announced we would work with suppliers over the next several years to remove all antibiotics (including ionophores) from our chicken supply. Below are details of our program’s specifications: No Antibiotics means No Antibiotics. This means we…
March 5, 20150Comments

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H&M signed long-term partnership with the Belgian show jumpers Nicola and Olivier Philippaerts

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2015-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M is proud to announce it has signed a long-term partnership with the Belgian show jumpers Nicola and Olivier Philippaerts, currently ranked as 55 and 43 in the world. The 21 years old twin brothers are often described as future stars of riding and have despite their young age…
March 4, 20150Comments

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Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC to announce its Q2 financial results on Tuesday, March 10, 2015

DALLAS, 2015-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC will announce its second quarter financial results on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 with an investor conference call to be held at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time). The audio webcast may be accessed on the Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC website at www.neimanmarcusgroup.com…
March 4, 20150Comments

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Children Entertainment Marketing Retail Retailer Toys

The complete Chad Valley range is available exclusively at Argos stores or online

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Music-loving children inspired by this week’s star-studded music event The Brits, can mimic their favourite artists and winners with a range of musical toys from leading toy manufacturer Chad Valley. Chad Valley Sing Along Keyboard, Stand and Stool (349/8437) £24.99 For those wanting to be the next Ed Sheeran,…
March 4, 20150Comments

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Netflix’s statement in support of the FCC’s adoption of strong net neutrality rules

Washington, D.C., 2015-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Below is Netflix’s statement in support of the FCC’s adoption of strong net neutrality rules: “The net neutrality debate is about who picks winners and losers online: Internet service providers or consumers. Today, the FCC settled it: Consumers win. Today’s order is a meaningful step towards ensuring ISPs cannot shift bad…
March 4, 20150Comments

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Books Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Sainsbury’s named 50 books every child should read by the age of 16 in celebration of World Book Day

LONDON, 2015-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — To celebrate World Book Day, Sainsbury’s has published a list of 50 books which every child should read by the age of 16, with Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory taking top spot! The magical story about Charlie Bucket’s golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory proves…
March 4, 20150Comments

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LVMH Supply Chain Director Alain Doudard on what exactly does supply chain mean

PARIS, France, 2015-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Everything we do centers on our customers, and making sure that the products created by our Houses are available when and where they are needed is a fundamental priority. The LVMH Supply Chain plays a pivotal role in respecting this promise.  Alain Doudard, Supply Chain Director for…
March 4, 20150Comments

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Delhaize Group sets the threshold as from which a shareholding needs to be disclosed at 3%

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group discloses the information required under article 15, § 1 and 18, § 1 of the Law of May 2, 2007 regarding the disclosure of major shareholdings in listed companies following a capital increase resulting from the exercise of subscription rights by employees. Information as of February 27, 2015…
March 3, 20150Comments

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Business Environment Management Retail Retailer

Marks & Spencer completed the installation of UK’s largest single roof mounted solar panel array

LONDON, 2015-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) has completed the installation of the UK’s largest single roof mounted solar panel array on its East Midlands distribution centre in Castle Donington. With the final panel laid and the system fully commissioned, the solar PV array will span the site’s 900,000 sq ft roof…
March 3, 20150Comments

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Marks & Spencer updates on the growth plans for its China business

LONDON, 2015-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer has today provided an update on the growth plans for its China business. In line with prior announcements Marks & Spencer has today confirmed that: Marks & Spencer has a firm intent to enter key cities such as Beijing and Guangzhou from 2015/16. It will continue…
March 3, 20150Comments

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Lilly Pulitzer printed murfee scarf available exclusively at Belk, Inc.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2015-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Belk, Inc. announced today the company’s latest collaboration with Lilly Pulitzer, offering an exclusive print murfee scarf. Lilly Pulitzer’s design team created this exclusive print to celebrate the two brands’ longtime and successful partnership. The Lilly team captured Belk’s modern, Southern style in the print which features mason jars,…
March 3, 20150Comments

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Kevin Johnson named Starbucks president and COO with focus on Starbucks information technology, mobile and digital platforms

SEATTLE, 2015-3-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Long before Kevin Johnson was named Starbucks president and chief operating officer, and a decade before being appointed to the company’s board of directors, he was a Starbucks customer. “Like everyone else, I started walking into my local Starbucks for coffee and became a part of what millions of…
March 3, 20150Comments

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National Council of Chain Restaurants Director Rob Green comments on the introduction of the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act

WASHINGTON, 2015-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Council of Chain Restaurants today issued the following statement from Executive Director Rob Green on the introduction of the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act, sponsored by Senators Pat Toomey, R-Pa., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Jeff Flake R-Ariz., which would repeal the federal Renewable Fuel Standard corn ethanol…
March 3, 20150Comments

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Ahold reports Q4 sales of EUR 8.1 billion, up 7.9%; FY 2014 results announced

Q4 sales of €8.1 billion, up 7.9% driven by currency and improved sales trends (up 2.6% at constant exchange rates) Underlying operating margin of 3.7%; excluding the impact of the SPAR acquisition, stable versus prior two quarters at 3.9% Simplicity program 2012-2014 achieved €865 million; new target for 2015 of €350 million Strong free cash…
March 3, 20150Comments

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US Foods introduces nearly two dozen new products in its latest Scoop product line-up

Innovative Burgers, BBQ and Bacon Set to Sweep Menus Across the Country Rosemont, Ill., 2015-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Spring, US Foods is taking some of the most beloved and distinctly American recipes to the next level with the introduction of its latest Scoop product line-up. From the Chef’s Line® Belly Burger and Cross Valley…
March 3, 20150Comments

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MAXIMA GRUPĖ owned MAXIMA Eesti becomes the first retail chain in Estonia to open a store online

Vilnius, Lithuania, 2015-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — MAXIMA Eesti owned by MAXIMA GRUPĖ became the first retail chain in Estonia to open a store online. Residents of Tallinn and its surroundings are now able to buy more than 6000 different types of everyday food and drinks, vegetables, fruits, perishable and frozen products. MAXIMA was also the first…
March 3, 20150Comments

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