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Gok Wan’s Summer 2015 collection for Tu available at Sainsbury’s

LONDON, 2015-4-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whether you are looking for the perfect garden party outfit or you want to make a statement at a friend’s country wedding, Gok Wan’s chic new collection for Tu at Sainsbury’s is sure to transform your wardrobe this summer. Browse Gok's new collection Capturing the spirit of the…
April 14, 20150Comments

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Commissary Customer Appreciation Case Lot Sale returns this spring

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-4-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mention case lot sales and commissary patrons start lining up for the opportunity to save up to 50 percent or more on club-pack and full-case items. Known as the Commissary Customer Appreciation Case Lot Sale, the springtime version of this twice-yearly event will unfold at stateside stores, each…
April 14, 20150Comments

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National Retail Federation creates multimillion-dollar department within its organization focused on industry research

WASHINGTON, 2015-4-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today the National Retail Federation announced a multimillion-dollar investment to form a new department within the organization focusing on industry research. The Retail Research and Analysis Center will bring together all existing research within NRF and expand upon the wide range of issue areas and trends already studied.…
April 13, 20150Comments

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Lowe’s Companies released its 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report

Lowe’s enhances companywide improvement efforts and expands reporting to align with GRI MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2015-4-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today announced the release of its 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, providing an expanded and enhanced review of Lowe’s sustainability objectives and the company’s progress during the past year. The 2014…
April 13, 20150Comments

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H&M launches shop online in Bulgaria, Bulgaria and Slovakia

STOCKHOLM, 2015-4-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — We are proud to announce that we successfully welcomed our Slovak, Hungarian and Bulgarian customers to a new and extended online experience on April 9th. H&M’s Shop Online will offer the same collections online as in-store giving customers access to a wide range of clothing and accessories including ladies,…
April 13, 20150Comments

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Richard Solomons appointed to Marks and Spencer Group’s Board as Non-Executive Director

LONDON, 2015-4-13 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Marks and Spencer Group plc (“M&S”) today announces the appointment of Richard Solomons to its Board as a Non-Executive Director. He will take up his appointment on 13 April 2015 and will also join the Nomination Committee at that time. Richard is currently Chief Executive Officer of InterContinental Hotels…
April 13, 20150Comments

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Financial Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

UN refugee agency UNHCR thanks IKEA customers and co-workers for supporting ‘Brighter Lives for Refugees’

Conshohocken, PA, 2015-4-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, thanks IKEA customers and co-workers for supporting ‘Brighter Lives for Refugees’, a global cause-related campaign that raised $11.6 million* for refugees this year. In just the US, IKEA raised over $1 million and sold 1,031,275 LEDARE bulbs. The campaign ran in IKEA stores…
April 13, 20150Comments

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X5 Retail Group completed the integration of 103 Pokupochka stores into the store base of Pyaterochka

Samara, 2015-4-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group (‘X5’ or the ‘Company’), a leading Russian food retailer, announced today that the Company has completed the successful integration of 103 Pokupochka stores, in the Samara Region, into the store base of Pyaterochka, the Company’s proximity store format. X5 acquired the stores in October 2014 and the…
April 13, 20150Comments

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Standard and Poor’s rating agency upgraded X5 Retail Group’s credit rating from “В+” to “ВB-” with a stable outlook

Amsterdam, 2015-4-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V., (‘X5’ or the ‘Company’) a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: ‘FIVE’), announces that the Standard and Poor’s rating agency upgraded the Company's credit rating from "В+" to "ВB-" with a stable outlook. In the report, S&P noted considerable improvements in the Company's 2014 operating…
April 13, 20150Comments

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Casper Meijer steps down as Group Trading Director at Morrisons

Casper Meijer is to step down as Group Trading Director at Morrisons with immediate effect. Bradford, England, 2015-4-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Casper's family remain in The Netherlands and he has decided not to commit to living a fuller part of his life in Britain. The external search for his successor will commence immediately. Casper was appointed to…
April 13, 20150Comments

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Business Home & Garden Retail Retailer

Morrisons: sales of garden refuse sacks increased by 250% last week

Bradford, England, 2015-4-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons saw sales of garden refuse sacks increase 250% last week, as many British homes mowed their lawn for the first time this year according to in-house traders. Simon Williams, Buying Manager at Morrisons said: “April’s usually well known for its showers, but the school holidays and this warm…
April 13, 20150Comments

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CBRE analysis: U.S. commercial real estate market showed continued strength in Q1 2015

Office Vacancy Continues to Decline Industrial and Apartment Demand Strong Los Angeles, 2015-4-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. commercial real estate market showed continued strength across all property types in the first quarter of 2015 (Q1 2015), according to the latest analysis from CBRE Group, Inc. The office vacancy rate* declined by 10 basis…
April 13, 20150Comments

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BRC-NIELSEN SHOP PRICE INDEX MARCH 2015: Overall shop prices reported deflation for the 23rd consecutive month, accelerating to 2.1% in March, from 1.7% in February

LONDON, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overall shop prices reported deflation for the 23rd consecutive month, accelerating to 2.1% in March, from 1.7% in February. Food reported annual deflation of 0.9% in March from a 0.4% fall in February. On a 12-month average basis, the Shop Price Index reported deflation of 1.7%. Non-food deflation accelerated to 2.8%…
April 9, 20150Comments

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NRF and Hackett Associates monthly Global Port Tracker report: Import cargo volume expected to rise 8% this month over the same time last year as West Coast ports recover

WASHINGTON, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to rise 8 percent this month over the same time last year as West Coast ports continue to recover from a backlog of cargo that built up before a tentative new labor agreement was signed, according to…
April 9, 20150Comments

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The International Council of Shopping Centers Specialty Retail Report announces the winners of the 2015 Visual Victories Awards

18th Annual Competition Acknowledges Exceptional Cart, Kiosk, and Temporary In-line Retailers NEW YORK, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Specialty Retail Report has announced the winners of the prestigious 2015 Visual Victories Awards, recognizing the specialty retail industry’s leading visual merchandisers, retailers, and specialty leasing agents. The 18th annual awards competition,…
April 9, 20150Comments

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X5 Retail Group: Pyaterochka and the Moscow Regional Union of Consumer Societies to open co-branded stores under the Pyaterochka.MSPK brand

Moscow, 2015-4-9 — /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 cooperation agreement (the ‘Agreement’) between Pyaterochka, the Company’s proximity store chain, and the Moscow Regional Union of Consumer Societies (‘MSPK’). According to the Agreement, Pyaterochka and MSPK…
April 9, 20150Comments

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Whole Foods Market partners with Austin-based BeeSweet Lemonade as the newest recipient of its Local Producer Loan Program

Young entrepreneur and recent ‘Shark Tank’ contestant receives low-interest loan from national grocer AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market is partnering with Austin-based BeeSweet Lemonade, founded by 10-year-old Mikaila Ulmer, as the newest recipient of a low-interest loan through the company’s Local Producer Loan Program. Ulmer’s high-quality lemonade, made with mint,…
April 9, 20150Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation reports its operating results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 28, 2015

•   Fourth Quarter Net Income of $1.835 Billion and Net Income per Diluted Share of $1.79, Compared to the Prior Year's Fourth Quarter Net Income of $55.4 Million and Net Income per Diluted Share of $0.06 •   Full Year Net Income of $2.109 Billion and Net Income per Diluted Share of $2.08, Compared to the Prior…
April 9, 20150Comments

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JCPenney now with 75 home products with the Good Housekeeping Seal, more than any other retailer

Company boasts more products with the Seal than any other retailer PLANO, TX, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since 2014, more than 75 JCPenney home products have earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal, the most of any other retailer. From curtains to bedding to cookware and small electrics, the Seal can be found in over a dozen…
April 9, 20150Comments

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Mobile developers will get together to create new apps for Wincor Nixdorf’s “Albert” at the “Hackfest” Apps World Germany

Paderborn, Germany, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — At Apps World Germany, mobile developers will get together at the so-called Hackfest to create new apps for Wincor Nixdorf's "Albert", the world's first portable, multifunctional and interactive touchscreen payment device. The Hackfest premieres on April 22-23 at the CityCube, Berlin to challenge teams of mobile developers and…
April 9, 20150Comments

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Klépierre successfully issued 8-year EUR 750 million bond maturing April 17, 2023

PARIS, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Klépierre announces that it successfully issued today a 8-year, 750 million euro bond maturing April 17, 2023. The bond was priced at a 65 bps margin above the swap rate which translates into a coupon of 1.0%. Oversubscribed 4.5 times, the notes were quickly placed after launch with…
April 9, 20150Comments

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7‑Eleven kicks off Slurpee season on April 11 with BYO (bring their own) Cup Day

DALLAS, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bring your carafes … beakers … goblets … jars … or anything else that could even remotely be considered a cup to a 7‑Eleven® store this Saturday. Then fill it up with … Slurpee® deliciousness. 7‑Eleven is kicking off Slurpee season on April 11 with BYO Cup Day. Slurpee-lovers are invited…
April 9, 20150Comments

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CBRE Group, Inc. rated one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes magazine

Los Angeles, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it has been rated one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes magazine. CBRE was the top rated real estate firm and ranked 71st overall on the list of 500 employers. Forbes, in partnership with Statista.com, surveyed 20,000 American employees working for companies and…
April 9, 20150Comments

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CBRE Cares partners with national housing nonprofit Rebuilding Together to provide renovations to the General Robert E. Wood Boys & Girls Club in Chicago

Los Angeles, CA, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc., through its corporate philanthropy program, CBRE Cares, will partner with national housing nonprofit Rebuilding Together to provide renovations to the General Robert E. Wood Boys & Girls Club in Chicago during its annual Women’s Networking Forum. On Monday, April 20, 2015, 250 CBRE Women’s Network members…
April 9, 20150Comments

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Co-operative Group results for the 52 weeks ended 3 January 2015: robust performances in Food and Funerals, offset by losses in General Insurance

MANCHESTER, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Final results for Co-operative Group Limited for the 52 weeks ended 3 January 2015 Financial Highlights*: Group revenue of £9.4bn (2013: £9.7bn) Core Food convenience business delivers like-for-like sales increase of 3.2%, with like-for-like sales up 0.4% overall for the Food business Group underlying operating profit** £172m (2013: £177m), reflecting robust performances…
April 9, 20150Comments

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The Co-operative Food launches “Swipe and Win” loyalty promotion in which Co-operative members could share in almost two million prizes during April

MANCHESTER, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-operative Food has launched a “Swipe and Win” loyalty promotion in which Co-operative members could share in almost two million prizes during April. Between 8 – 29 April customers of The Co-operative Food – which operates a store in every postal area - who present their Membership card at the…
April 9, 20150Comments

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Stop & Shop Triple Winner® Game’s 25th anniversary: nearly $57 million raised for pediatric cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Stop & Shop has raised nearly $57 million for pediatric cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Quincy, MA, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stop & Shop continues its partnership with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Boston Red Sox with the 25th anniversary of its Triple Winner Game to help cure childhood cancer. The organizations are…
April 9, 20150Comments

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Harris Teeter to close its four Nashville-area stores and sell three of them to Kroger Nashville Division

Matthews, N.C., 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — After careful consideration and strategic market review, Harris Teeter announced today that it will close its four Nashville-area stores and sell three of them to Kroger Nashville Division. The Harris Teeter stores included in the sale are: Hillsboro Village located at 2201 21st Ave S in Nashville, Tenn. Peartree Village located…
April 9, 20150Comments

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Hy-Vee, Inc. awarded 130 One Step Garden Grants totaling $52,000 to community organizations

Sales of One Step Russet Potatoes provide grants for 130 community gardens. WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2015-4-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hy-Vee, Inc. has awarded 130 One Step Garden Grants totaling $52,000 to community organizations and Hy-Vee stores this spring as part of the Hy-Vee One Step program. The $400 grants will be used to purchase seeds, plants,…
April 8, 20150Comments

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Awards Environment Management Retail

EPA awarded CBRE Group, Inc. 2015 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award

2015 Energy Star® Partner Of The Year-Sustained Excellence Top Service Firm In “Certification Nation” Promotion​ Los Angeles, CA, 2015-4-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) a 2015 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of its continued leadership in protecting the environment…
April 8, 20150Comments

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