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Entertainment Management Retail Retailer

Amazon: Mozart in the Jungle renewed for third season

Amazon’s Prime Video is the first content provider in a decade to win Best Musical or Comedy Series and Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy Series in back-to-back years for different shows SEATTLE, 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ: AMZN) – Amazon today announced the multi-Golden Globe award-winning series,Mozart in the Jungle, has been renewed…
February 12, 20160Comments

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Games Marketing Retail Retailer Technology

Amazon Web Services launches free, cross-platform, 3D game engine for developers to create and connect their games to AWS Cloud and Twitch

New game engine helps developers create the highest-quality games, build cloud-connected gameplay features, and build communities of fans on Twitch; beta available for free download today New AWS service, Amazon GameLift, lets game developers quickly scale their session-based multiplayer games to support millions of players with AWS’s highly available cloud infrastructure SEATTLE, 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR…
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Apparel Fashion Management Retail Retailer

Nordstrom unveils footprint and exterior design of its first Nordstrom store in New York City

NEW YORK, 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) unveiled for the first time the footprint and exterior design of its first Nordstrom store in New York City. The store will encompass four properties in the Columbus Circle neighborhood of Manhattan along Broadwaybetween West 57th and West 58th Streets. The approximately 363,000 square-foot…
February 12, 20160Comments

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Gifts Marketing Retail Retailer

Macy’s celebrates Valentine’s Day with an array of gifts sure to delight that special someone

A variety of gifts for that special someone is available at Macy’s stores and macys.com NEW YORK, 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s is spreading the love this Valentine’s Day by offering an array of gifts sure to delight that special someone. With the hottest items from the best designers and brands, Macy’s has the…
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Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Sainsbury’s commits to offer lower regular prices; phases out multi-buy promotions by August 2016

LONDON, 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is extending its commitment to offer customers great products and services at fair prices, with the phasing out of multi-buy promotions* across its grocery business by August 2016. Customers will now find even better value at Sainsbury’s with lower regular prices. Sainsbury’s is the first UK retailer to…
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Apparel Awards Fashion Management Retail Retailer

H&M Conscious Foundation: HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden awarded the winners of the first Global Change Award

On 10 February, HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden awarded the winners of the first Global Change Award, an annual innovation challenge for circular fashion initiated by the non-profit H&M Conscious Foundation. Most votes, and a grant of €300,000, were awarded to the Finnish team behind Making waste-cotton new; conversion of waste-cotton into new textile.…
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Business Management Retail Retailer

Tractor Supply Company continues with its expansion with the opening of its 1,500th store

Company Continues to Execute on Growth Strategy BRENTWOOD, TN, 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) , the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today announced the opening of its 1,500th store in Odessa, Texas. The new south Odessa store is located at 1511 West Interstate 20 and…
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Business Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

Toys“R”Us announces the promotion of Joe Venezia to EVP, Global Store Operations

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced the promotion of Joe Venezia to Executive Vice President, Global Store Operations, effective February 22. In this newly elevated role, Mr. Venezia will continue to be responsible for delivering an exceptional shopping experience across the company’s more than 850 Toys“R”Us®and Babies“R”Us® stores nationwide, with…
February 12, 20160Comments

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Children Financial Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

KidCents charities to receive over $1.5 Million from Rite Aid Foundation’s Big Hearts Give Challenge

182 KidCents Charities to be Honored by Rite Aid Associates     Camp Hill, Pa., 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the spirit of the season, throughout the month of February, Rite Aid associates across the country will recognize their local KidCents charities for participating in The Rite Aid Foundation's Big Heart Gives Challenge. The special challenge was…
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Environment Food & Beverage Retail Retailer

The Nature Conservancy, the Billion Oyster Project and Whole Foods Market to raise awareness in protecting our oceans and oysters

Event at Whole Foods Market Columbus Circle aims to educate consumers on the many reasons to love oysters New York, NY, 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — From coast to coast, The Nature Conservancy is working to restore and rebuild populations of wild oysters. In February and March of 2016, Whole Foods Market and the Conservancy—two…
February 12, 20160Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Whole Foods Market signs another five leases for its 365 by Whole Foods Market™ stores

AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) today announced that it has signed another five leases for its 365 by Whole Foods Market™ stores, bringing the total to 13 leases now signed. The new 365 by Whole Foods Market stores will be located in Evergreen Park, Illinois; Gainesville, Florida; and Concord,…
February 12, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Grocery Management Marketing Restaurants Retail Retailer

Whole Foods Market’s Sedona store expands Bar 1902; increases prepared foods and bakery offerings

Offering 18 beers on tap, self-serve pizza, cauliflower nachos, vegan sushi, cake decorating and more SEDONA, Ariz., 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market’s Sedona store, at 1420 West Highway 89A, has expanded its bar and restaurant, Bar 1902, and has increased offerings in the prepared foods and bakery departments. The enhancements are…
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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per common share

PHILADELPHIA, 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (NYSE: PEI) announced today that its Board of Trustees has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per common share.  The dividend is payable on March 15, 2016 to common shareholders of record on March 1, 2016 . The March 15 th…
February 12, 20160Comments

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Awards Electronics Environment Management Retail Retailer

EPA named Best Buy a Gold Tier Award Winner for its recycling program

Richfield, MN, 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) named Best Buy a Gold Tier Award Winner at the agency’s National Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Program Electronics Challenge ceremonies in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. The EPA distinction recognizes our commitment to electronics recycling, transparent management practices and consumer education throughout 2014. In…
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Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Best Buy presented $10.2 million to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital from its St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign

Richfield, MN, 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The recent St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign at Best Buy was the most successful one yet, but it’s the faces behind the cause that really matter. And this week, a group of Best Buy store general managers (GMs) got to see those faces, in person, at St.…
February 12, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

BESTSELLER FOUNDATION ACQUIRES 25% OF OGOJII MAGAZINE

BESTSELLER FOUNDATION BUYS 25% OF OGOJII MAGAZINE - A PAN-AFRICAN MAGAZINE BUILT ON THE BELIEF THAT DESIGN WILL RESHAPE AFRICA – ITS IDENTITY, ITS CULTURES AND ITS FINANCIAL MUSCLE. BRANDE, Denmark, 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Did you know that Kenya could very well pioneer drones in the delivery of goods? That bitcoin might replace Naira…
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Awards Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

The Jerónimo Martins Group recognised for its fight against food waste in Portugal at the 2015/16 European Business Awards

Lisbon, Portugal, 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Jerónimo Martins Group was internationally recognised for its fight against food waste in Portugal with a “Ruban d’Honneur” in the “Award for Environmental and Corporate Sustainability” category of the 2015/16 European Business Awards. The Group was chosen from 678 National Champions by an esteemed panel of judges…
February 12, 20160Comments

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Grocery Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

Co-op food store at Heaton Moor Road created two new retail roles following its re-launch

MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — On your marks, get set . . . Stockport Wheelchair Racing’s Paralympic Games hopeful, Carly Tait, helps store colleagues to get the new-look Heaton Moor Co-op underway following its £475,000 makeover. The investment in the Co-op food store, located at 206 Heaton Moor Road, has created two new retail…
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Business Law Retail Retailer

National Retail Federation supports customs reauthorization bill

Washington, DC, 2016-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation sent a letter  to Senate leadership  voicing strong support for a customs reauthorization bill scheduled for action today, saying it may include votes on the measure in its annual voting scorecard. “As major importers, retailers rely on efficient supply chain operations. This includes ensuring legitimate cargo…
February 11, 20160Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

The Home Depot® to hold its Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2015 Earnings Conference Call on February 23

ATLANTA, 2016-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced today that it will hold its Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2015 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, February 23, at 9 a.m. ET. A webcast will be available by logging onto http://earnings.homedepot.com and selecting the Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call icon.…
February 11, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

DER SPORTXX-FACHMARKT IM EINKAUFSZENTRUM NEUWIESEN SCHLIESST

Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Migros Ostschweiz schliesst per 5. März 2016 ihren SportXX-Fachmarkt im Einkaufszentrum Neuwiesen in Winterthur. Dies geschieht mit Blick auf den bevorstehenden Umbau vor Ort und die Eröffnung des neuen SportXX-Standorts im Multiplex an der Langefeldstrasse in Frauenfeld. Letzter Verkaufstag des SportXX-Fachgeschäfts im Einkaufszentrum Neuwiesen Winterthur ist der 5.…
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Business Retail Retailer

MIGROS-SUPERMARKT UND SPORTXX IM MULTIPLEX ERÖFFNEN FRÜHER ALS GEPLANT

Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Die Arbeiten zur Erstellung von Migros-Supermarkt und SportXX-Fachmarkt im Multiplex in Frauenfeld schreiten schneller voran als geplant. Die beiden Geschäfte werden daher bereits am 5. April 2016 eröffnet. Der Innenausbau von SportXX-Fachmarkt und Migros-Supermarkt im Multiplex Frauenfeld verläuft schneller als erwartet, daher können die beiden Läden ihre Türen…
February 11, 20160Comments

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Art Entertainment Management Retail Retailer

Wesfarmers Arts extends support to ACO Collective by becoming its Principal Partner

Perth, Australia, 2016-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The ACO is pleased to announce that its longstanding partner, Wesfarmers Arts, has expanded its support of the Orchestra to become Principal Partner of ACO Collective. Wesfarmers has supported the ACO’s Perth Series and WA regional touring activities for 18 years, so it is fitting that this visionary partner joins with…
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Food & Beverage Marketing Restaurants Retail Retailer

Dunkin’ Donuts offers several fun and heartfelt ways to help our guests celebrate Valentine’s Day

Dunkin’ Donuts offers the chance for one lucky couple to win a $10K wedding present CANTON, MA, 2016-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Love is in the air at Dunkin’ Donuts, and the brand is offering several fun and heartfelt ways to help our guests celebrate the season. Dunkin’ Donuts is launching today an online contest,…
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Business Financial Management Retail Retail Software Retail Solutions Technology

Old National Bank completes online and mobile banking platform conversion to NCR’s Digital Insight

Digital Insight platform brings the latest in technology to Old National’s customers DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Old National Bank (NASDAQ: ONB), the largest financial services holding company headquartered in Indiana, has completed a successful online and mobile banking platform conversion to Digital Insight, an NCR company. Within 48 hours of its conversion, more…
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Food & Beverage Marketing Restaurants Retail Retailer

BURGER KING® restaurants launches Grilled Dogs

NEW GRILLED DOGS INTRODUCED TO PERMANENT MENU MIAMI, 2016-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — BURGER KING® restaurants are bringing the signature flame-grilling technique they've been perfecting for more than 60 years to hot dogs with the launch of Grilled Dogs. The new menu item will be available at participating restaurants nationwide, starting February 23rd. Grilled Dogs are…
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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

ICA Gruppen announces 2015 Fourth quarter results

Solna, Sweden, 2016-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stable year, but competition is growing Fourth quarter of 2015 in summary Consolidated net sales amounted to SEK 26,489 million (23,180). Excluding acquisition and divestment effects, the increase was 4.8% Operating profit excluding non-recurring items was SEK 1,024 million (1,081). This includes costs of SEK 76 million related to the…
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Swedish ICA stores sales increased by 3.1% in January 2016 vs. same month last year

Solna, Sweden, 2016-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales in the Swedish ICA stores rose by 3.1% in January 2016 compared with the corresponding month last year. Sales in like-for-like stores increased by 2.3%. January 2016 Store sales, excl. VAT SEKm Change all stores Change like-for-like Maxi ICA Stormarknad 2,646 4.1% 2.1% ICA Kvantum 2,143 3.4% 2.8% ICA Supermarket 2,634 2.2% 2.2% ICA Nära 1,253 2.3% 2.3% Total 8,677 3.1% 2.3% In January 2016, sales in the Swedish ICA stores totalled SEK 8,677 million…
February 11, 20160Comments

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Business Law Management Retail Retailer

The European Commission approved the acquisition of Office Depot by Staples, Inc.

Parties plan to divest Office Depot European businesses beyond EC requirements FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) today announced that it has received approval from the European Union to acquireOffice Depot. “This is a significant step, and we’re very pleased that the European Commission has approved this transaction,” said Ron Sargent, Chairman…
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