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Daily Archives: February 10, 2016

Maxima Grupė starts operations at the biggest and up-to-date logistics centre in Estonia

Tallinn, Estonia, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Maxima Grupė made a substantial step of development in Estonia – the biggest and up-to-date logistics centre in the country started its operations. It will contribute in greater efficiency of Maxima activity in the country and will ensure the highest quality of products. The logistics centre operating near Tallinn,…

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US Foods Holding files registration statement with SEC relating to proposed initial public offering of its common stock

Rosemont, Ill., 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods Holding Corp. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “US Foods”), the parent company of US Foods, Inc., today announced it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock.  The…

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Carrefour Poland awarded the Big Box Retailer of the Year prize at the 8th CEE Retail Awards Gala

POLAND, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — At the 8th CEE Retail Awards Gala, Carrefour Poland was awarded the prestigious Big Box Retailer of the Year prize. This is awarded to the best company in the commercial sector in the "Hypermarket" category. The prize was presented to Ronan Martin, who is in charge of expansion and Carrefour…

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Product recall: IKEA HYBY and LOCK ceiling lamps

Possible risk of laceration injury in case of falling glass shade. Conshohocken, PA, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA urges customers who have HYBY and or LOCK ceiling lamps to immediately remove the ceiling lamps, and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required to receive a…

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CarMax to open new digital and technology innovation center in downtown Richmond, Virginia

RICHMOND, VA, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used vehicles, today announces plans to open a new digital and technology innovation center in downtown Richmond, Virginia. During the next few months, CarMax also plans to hire more than 50 associates for technology and digital positions, some of which will…

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Overwaitea Foods store in Prince Rupert rebrands to Save-On-Foods

The Overwaitea Foods in Prince Rupert converted overnight and opened as a Save-On-Foods Friday morning Prince Rupert, B.C., 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The parent company of the Overwaitea Foods store in Prince Rupert has converted the store to a Save-On-Foods, bringing residents of Prince Rupert the unique offering, promotions and pricing of the…

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NACS welcomes Melody Ain as its meetings & registration coordinato

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Melody Ain has joined the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) as meetings & registration coordinator.  Ain will join the NACS meetings and conventions team and assist in the operations and registration for several NACS meetings throughout the year, including the NACS Show, one of the nation’s largest…

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NACS: Optimism about economy plunged to its lowest level even though gas prices fell at their lowest level in seven years

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Optimism about the economy plunged to its lowest level in almost a year even though gas prices fell 19 cents last month and are at their lowest level in seven years. Overall, consumer optimism fell three points to 44%, the lowest percentage of Americans who feel positive about…

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X5 Retail announces that Vardan Dashtoyan will step down as General Director of the Karusel hypermarket chain

Amsterdam, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. (“X5” or the “Company”), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), announces today that Vardan Dashtoyan has informed the Company of his intention to step down as General Director of the Karusel hypermarket chain in order to return to his own business ventures. Karusel’s Chief…

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26 tons of food and $42,000 raised by Price Chopper and Market 32’s 2015 Check Out Hunger campaign for food banks and pantries in Conn., Mass., NH, NY, PA and Vt.

Schenectady, NY, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper and Market 32’s 2015 Check Out Hunger campaign raised more than $42,000 and 26 tons of food for 15 local food banks and pantries in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont. “Hunger is a year-round issue for so many in our communities. The start…

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Price Chopper and Market 32’s 2015 Check Out Hunger campaign donated $12,180 and 15,313 pounds of food to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York

Schenectady, NY, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York received the proceeds from Price Chopper and Market 32’s 2015 Check Out Hunger campaign, which included a donation of $12,180 and 15,313 pounds of food. Check Out Hunger raised more than $42,000 and more than 26 tons of food…

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Price Chopper and Market 32’s 2015 Check Out Hunger campaign donated $14,560 and 7,659 pounds of food to Food Bank of Central New York

Schenectady, NY, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Food Bank of Central New York received the proceeds from Price Chopper and Market 32’s 2015 Check Out Hunger campaign, which included a donation of $14,560 and 7,659 pounds of food. Check Out Hunger raised more than $42,000 and more than 26 tons of food for 15…

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IKEA consolidates its purchasing of IT solutions from Wincor Nixdorf for its 330 stores in 28 countries

Paderborn, GERMANY, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The home furnishing retailer IKEA is consolidating its purchasing of IT solutions from Wincor Nixdorf for its 330 stores in 28 countries. The purchase includes solutions for both payment processes and cash management as well as hardware and software for its traditional and express checkouts. The solution also…

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Wincor Nixdorf to showcase new IT solutions for public transport automation at the IT-TRANS trade fair in Karlsruhe, Germany, from March 1-3, 2016

Paderborn, GERMANY, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf will be showcasing new IT solutions for public transport automation during the IT-TRANS trade fair in Karlsruhe, Germany, from March 1-3, 2016. At the global meeting place for experts from the public transport sector, the company will present itself with concepts for automating the time-consuming and…

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Wincor Nixdorf to demonstrate in-store mobility solutions at EuroCIS

Wincor Nixdorf at EuroCIS 2016 Paderborn, GERMANY, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mobile devices are greatly changing consumer habits. Against this backdrop, retail companies need concepts for offering their customers special shopping experiences in the form of personalized mobile services. Using the TP Application Suite software platform and its individual modules, Wincor Nixdorf will demonstrate at…

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CBL & Associates Properties to add home retailer West Elm and Pieology Pizzeria to Friendly Center in Greensboro, NC

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBL & Associates Properties (NYSE: CBL), Inc. announced plans to add home retailer West Elm at Friendly Center in Greensboro, NC, as part of a new 12,709-square-foot self-development project. West Elm will occupy approximately 9,000 square feet of the total expansion, which also includes Pieology Pizzeria and an…

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PetSmart celebrates Valentine’s Day with ways to shower your best friend with love

PHOENIX, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — On a day typically reserved for showing love to significant others, why not show a little extra love and attention towards your pet – that loyal companion who doles out unconditional love and affection all year long. “No longer is Valentine’s Day only about expressing our love and appreciation for…

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PetSmart Charities™ announces February National Adoption Weekend event at PetSmart stores across North America on Feb. 12-14

Playful “Better Than” Reminders Invite Prospective Pet Parents to Save a Life by Adopting a Pet during National Adoption Weekend PHOENIX, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — If you’re looking for someone to love this Valentine’s Day, PetSmart Charities™ invites you to find your perfect soul mate with a deserving cat or dog at the February National…

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Harris Teeter to debut Carolina Hurricanes center Jay McClement Signature Sub Sandwich

Date:    Monday, Feb. 15, 2016 Time:   5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Where: North Hills East Harris Teeter 120-100 St. Albans Dr. Raleigh, N.C. 27609  Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed! Raleigh, N.C., 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Monday, Feb. 15, Carolina Hurricanes center Jay McClement will team up withHarris Teeter to debut his personally designed Signature Sub Sandwich. McClement’s sandwich,…

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Harris Teeter and Coca-Cola with the City of Wilmington launch Recycle & Win program

Recycle & Win program kicks off February 15th $50 Harris Teeter Gift Cards will be awarded to 270 randomly selected City of Wilmington recycling customers $150,000 invested by Coca-Cola to ensure program’s success Wilmington, NC, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — In an effort to promote recycling, the City of Wilmington, in partnership with Harris Teeter…

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