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Monthly Archives: October 2015

Retail Focus noted Kesslers & L’Oréal as ‘Top-of-the-POPs’ for their Giorgio Armani Si point-of-purchase display range

LONDON, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Retail Focus highlights Kesslers’ collaboration with L’Oréal Designer Fragrances for the in-store launch ofGiorgio Armani Si. The retail news publication, which  provides innovations and trends across the industry, noted Kesslers & L’Oréal as ‘Top-of-the-POPs’ for  their Giorgio Armani Si point-of-purchase display range. The point-of-purchase displays, designed and manufactured by Kesslers International, successfully created a uniformed…

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Debenhams launches Christmas 2015 with a cross-channel marketing campaign

LONDON, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Debenhams, the leading international multi-channel retailer launches Christmas 2015 with a cross- channel marketing campaign designed to showcase the department store’s gifting credentials. ‘Found It’, the highly successful campaign for 2014 is evolved for 2015 with a more emotive message which highlights Debenhams’ gift offering for a wide range…

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Debenhams to launch in the Australian and Vietnamese markets in 2016

LONDON, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Debenhams, the multichannel department retailer, is to drive its international presence further by launching in the Australian and Vietnamese markets in 2016.  The move comes on the back of agreements with local market partners, Pepkor in Australia (part of the global retail giant, Steinhoff Group) and VinDS, part…

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Office Depot announced its “Gear Up for Gifting” holiday campaign

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc., a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions and parent company of Office Depot and OfficeMax, today announced its “Gear Up for Gifting” holiday campaign at all retail stores and at officedepot.com/holiday with early Black Friday deals, special holiday fashion collections, free delivery for qualifying…

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Office Depot expands its big and tall seating assortment

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions, and parent company of Office Depot and OfficeMax, today announced an expansion of its big and tall seating assortment. The exclusive line offers a customized solution to those in need of a quality chair…

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Zalando launches Brand Diaries – a video series featuring Polo Ralph Lauren, TOPSHOP and Levi’s®

BERLIN, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Zalando launches Brand Diaries: three brands, three ambassadors and three stories. Following in the footsteps of the Share Your Style campaign, where influencers such as Lucky Blue Smith and Caroline de Maigret shared their style insights, Zalando launches Brand Diaries - a video series featuring Polo Ralph Lauren, TOPSHOP…

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Hudson’s Bay Company launches Find @ Lord & Taylor, new off-price concept catering to younger demographic

First Location Debuts November 2015 in New Jersey Five Additional Openings Planned for 2016 NEW YORK, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hudson's Bay Company announced today the launch of Find @ Lord & Taylor, a new off-price concept catering to a younger demographic and delivering on-trend, in-season product at amazing prices. Opening its first store in…

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RONA celebrates the achievements of four of its stores in this year’s Outstanding Retailer Awards (ORAs)

Boucherville (Québec), 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — RONA is proud to celebrate the achievements of four of its stores in this year’s Outstanding Retailer Awards (ORAs) in the following categories: Best Building Centre over 15,000 sq.ft. (W. Filsinger & Sons RONA, Guelph, Ont.); Best Contractor Specialist Retailer (Contractor First by RONA, Calgary, Alta.); Best Large…

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The TJX Companies completed its acquisition of Trade Secret, off-price retailer that operates 35 stores in Australia, from Gazal Corporation Limited

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX), the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Trade Secret, an off-price retailer that operates 35 stores in Australia, from Gazal Corporation Limited (ASX: GZL) for a purchase price…

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BJ’s Restaurants reports its revenues increased 11.1% during fiscal 2015 third quarter

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2015 third quarter that ended onTuesday, September 29, 2015. Third Quarter 2015 Highlights Compared to Third Quarter 2014 Total revenues increased 11.1% to $229.4 million Total restaurant operating weeks increased approximately 10% Comparable restaurant sales increased 2.3% Net…

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SPECIAL.T-Kapseln bei Coop: Perfekter Tee in weniger als zwei Minuten

SPECIAL.T-Kapseln bei Coop: Perfekter Tee in weniger als zwei Minuten BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Schwarztees entfalten ihr Aroma am besten, wenn man sie bei 92 Grad ganz kurz ziehen lässt. Grüntees benötigen eine deutliche längere Ziehzeit, wobei die Temperatur aber nur rund 80 Grad betragen sollte. Genau die richtige Ziehzeit und die…

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Die blauen Cumulus-Bons neu auch in digitaler Form in der Migros App und auf der Cumulus-Homepage zur Verfügung

Zürich, Switzerland, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ab 26. Oktober 2015 stehen die blauen Cumulus-Bons neu auch in digitaler Form in der Migros App und auf der Cumulus-Homepage zur Verfügung. Mit diesem Schritt vervollständigt die Migros das digitale Portemonnaie in der Migros App. Ab Ende Oktober wird das Einkaufen für Migros-Kunden, die die Migros App benützen,…

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American Pharmacists Month: Walgreens acknowledges its more than 27,000 community pharmacists

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — In support and recognition of American Pharmacists Month, Walgreens is acknowledging its more than 27,000 community pharmacists for the important role they play as the most accessible health care providers in the community, supporting preventive and chronic care for the more than 8 million customers who interact…

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METRO GROUP supports online job recruiting startup Culinary Agents as it expands its services to French and Italian entrepreneurs

Düsseldorf, Germany, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — METRO GROUP is supporting Culinary Agents, the professional networking website for catering and hospitality sectors, to kick off operations in France and Italy this month. Starting in October, the online job recruiting startup offers its services to French and Italian entrepreneurs and specialists of restaurants, caterers and hotels,…

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Nordstrom opened the doors to its new store at Mayfair, its first full-line store in Wisconsin

New store marks the company's first full-line store in Wisconsin SEATTLE, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom, Inc.(NYSE: JWN) opened the doors to its new store at Mayfair today, its first full-line store inWisconsin. The three-level, 140,000 square-foot store offers customers the latest fashions for women, men and children. The store…

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Starbucks® brings a fang-tastic new Frappuccino® blended beverage this Halloween

SEATTLE, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The most popular adult Halloween costumes of 2015 are expected to be U.S. presidential candidates, emojis and Star Wars characters. And the most popular beverage of the season may be a fang-tastic new Starbucks® Frappuccino® blended beverage. Starbucks launched its first Halloween Frappuccino in the United States and Canada with…

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Macy’s to showcase PEANUTS® collectible plush and exclusive themed merchandise this holiday

This holiday season, Macy’s celebrates PEANUTS as the retailer partners with the iconic entertainment brand in celebration of its 65th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the holiday classic, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” NEW YORK, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — This November, the PEANUTS® gang takes center stage at Macy’s (NYSE:M) for the holiday season…

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Argos and B&O PLAY by BANG & OLUFSEN to offer sophisticated design-led audio products

Stylish audio products from B&O PLAY now available at Argos Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Argos has teamed up with B&O PLAY by BANG & OLUFSEN, the contemporary audio brand, to offer customers sophisticated, design-led audio products. Featuring an on-trend colour palette of muted tones and gold hues, the luxury collection of headphones…

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Waitrose launches brand new website offering customers all they need to prepare, cook and enjoy great food at home

LONDON, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The multichannel evolution of Waitrose heats up today with the launch of a brand new website offering customers all the kit they need to prepare, cook and enjoy great food at home. From this week, waitrosekitchen.com will offer customers a significantly wider range online of over 3000 products, from cookware and…

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Sainsbury’s trials new supermarket layout and increased range of checkout options to make shopping easier

LONDON, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s has today revealed details of the trials it is carrying out at six of its supermarkets across the UK to respond to new and emerging shopping trends. The changes being tested, including a radically different supermarket layout and an increased range of checkout options, are designed to…

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Lowe’s names Hitachi, Pergo and Sunrise Global as the company’s 2015 Vendor Partners of the Year

MOORESVILLE, N.C. , 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies Inc. announced this week it has named Hitachi, Pergo and Sunrise Global as the company’s 2015 Vendor Partners of the Year. The companies were selected for their commitment to product quality, innovation and customer service. Hitachi’s exclusive relationship with Lowe’s provides a broadened selection of best-in-class…

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SONIC opened its first Rhode Island drive-in location on Monday, October 26, 2015

America's Drive-In Enters 45th State with Smithfield Area Location SMITHFIELD, R.I., 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC, America's Drive-In®, is celebrating the opening of its first Rhode Island drive-in location on Monday, October 26, 2015. Whether it's to delight in experiencing SONIC for the first time, or to merely enjoy the delicious Real Ice Cream…

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SONIC® Drive-In launches the most premium chicken sandwiches ever offered, the new Ultimate Chicken Sandwich

America's Drive-In raises the bar for chicken sandwiches OKLAHOMA CITY, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — In November, SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) satisfies chicken cravings across the nation with the launch of the most premium chicken sandwiches ever offered, the new Ultimate Chicken Sandwich. Featuring a combination of high-quality ingredients and flavors unique to SONIC, the…

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Walgreens Boots Alliance to acquire all outstanding shares of U.S. retail pharmacy chain Rite Aid for approximately $17.2 billion

Acquisition furthers Walgreens Boots Alliance's commitment to accessible, affordable, quality healthcare in the U.S. and advances consumer access to pharmacy-led health and wellbeing Acquisition underscores Walgreens Boots Alliance's global approach to growth opportunities Rite Aid shareholders to receive $9.00 per share in cash, a premium of 48 percent to the closing price on 26 October…

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Speke Unit Trust exchanged contracts with Cineworld for 11-screen cinema, including Superscreen technology at New Mersey Shopping Park, Speke

LIVERPOOL, 2015-10-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Speke Unit Trust, the specialist retail park fund advised by British Land and managed by Schroders, has exchanged contracts with Cineworld for an 11-screen cinema, including state-of-the-art Superscreen technology at New Mersey Shopping Park, Speke.  The letting to Cineworld follows the receipt of planning permission from Liverpool City…

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Brits continue to enjoy boost in spending power – Asda’s latest Income Tracker

LEEDS, England, 2015-10-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Families continue to enjoy boost in spending power as Asda’s latest Income Tracker reveals that Brits were all fired up with an extra £18 a week to spend in September, compared to 2014. The average household across the UK enjoyed a September surprise with weekly discretionary income reaching…

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Ahold in three-year partnership with startup accelerator Startupbootcamp

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2015-10-27 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Ahold today announced it has entered into a three-year partnership with startup accelerator Startupbootcamp, to support young companies elected to participate in the Startupbootcamp E-commerce program. Being involved with Startupbootcamp will enable Ahold to witness e-commerce trends and innovations at their origin and get to know promising startups.…

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