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Monthly Archives: March 2016

Wegmans Food Markets donates 17,397 pounds of non-perishable food items to NVFS Hunger Resource Center in Manassas, Va.

OAKTON, VA, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Northern Virginia Family Service’s (NVFS) Hunger Resource Center in Manassas, Va., will be receiving 17,397 pounds of non-perishable food items from Wegmans Food Markets’ Manassas location to help provide emergency food assistance to families facing food insecurity. The donation will include 20 pallets of products such as canned…

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Rite Aid Corporation to release Fiscal 2016 Fourth Quarter financial results on April 7, 2016

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) said today that it will release financial results for its Fiscal 2016 Fourth Quarter at 7 a.m. Eastern time Thursday, April 7, 2016. Given the company's pending merger with Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), Rite Aid will not be holding a…

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CBRE Group, Inc. ranked 15th on 500 U.S.-based companies in Forbes magazine’s 2016 “America’s Best Employers” list

Los Angeles, CA, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it has been ranked 15th on the list of 500 U.S.-based companies in Forbes magazine’s 2016 “America’s Best Employers” list. Forbes surveyed 30,000 employees at mid-size and large companies. Respondents were asked to rate their employer – as well as other…

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CBRE Group, Inc. named to the Military Times Best for Vets: Employers 2016 list for the second consecutive year

Los Angeles, CA, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBG) today announced it has been named to the Military Times Best for Vets: Employers 2016 list for the second consecutive year. Military Times, the organization comprising Army Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times andMarine Corps Times, focused on culture and policies that cater…

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DFS Group opens its first and largest duty free luxury department store in Cambodia, T Galleria by DFS, Angkor

SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — DFS Group, the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, opened its doors today at the first T Galleria by DFS store in Cambodia. Located in Siem Reap, a popular resort town and provincial capital in close proximity to the ancient temple of Angkor Wat, T Galleria by DFS,…

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Philippines: SM Foundation helps provide healthy and sustainable food source for communities thru its Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan Farmers’ Training program

SM Foundation introduced urban farming in 2015 Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Addressing the challenge of providing a healthy and sustainable food source for communities, SM Foundation continues to constantly improve and evolve its sustainable agriculture program Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farmers’ Training. As such, SM Foundation introduced its Urban Farming and Gardening Training…

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PetSmart to make its fourth quarter and full-year 2015 results available on its website on April 7, 2016

PHOENIX, AZ, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart, Inc. (the “Company”), plans to make its fourth quarter and full-year 2015 results available on the Company’s secure website on Thursday, April 7, 2016. The Company will also hold an investor conference call to review its results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2015 on Friday, April…

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Kingfisher announces final results for the year ended 31 January 2016

Sales up 3.8% and retail profit up 7.4%, in constant currencies Adjusted pre-tax profit of £686m, up 0.3% Good early progress on the journey to ‘ONE’ Kingfisher LONDON, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — 2015/16 Financial overview: % Total Change % Total Change % LFL* Change 2015/16 2014/15 Reported Constant currency Constant currency Adjusted sales* £10,331m £10,605m (2.6)% +3.8% +2.3% Retail profit* £746m £742m +0.7% +7.4% Adjusted* pre-tax profit £686m £684m +0.3% Adjusted basic…

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Brian Cassin joins Sainsbury’s Board as Non-Executive Director on 1st April 2016

LONDON, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — J Sainsbury plc today announces that Brian Cassin will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director on 1st April 2016. Brian will be a member of the Audit Committee and the Nomination Committee. In addition, Susan Rice will be appointed Senior Independent Director at our AGM on 6th July 2016.  These appointments…

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Nordstrom announces the appointment of Kumar Srinivasan as Chief Technology Officer

SEATTLE, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced that Kumar Srinivasan has joined the company as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Srinivasan's agile development practices, cloud expertise and experience developing highly innovative customer focused outcomes will play an important role in shaping the technology agenda acrossNordstrom. Srinivasan will help lead the next phase…

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Bloomingdale’s and NEST Fragrances to raise awareness and funds for Child Mind Institute during Autism Awareness Month

Retailer Partners with NEST Fragrances to Raise Awareness and Funds for Child Mind Institute NEW YORK, NY, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — During the month of April, Bloomingdale's and NEST Fragrances will support the Child Mind Institute with a grant from Autism Speaks generated from sales of NEST's Blue Garden Home Fragrance Collection. "Bloomingdale's is thrilled to…

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Kesslers to host its 2016 Innovation Seminar on April 27th 2016

‘Entering the mind of today’s consumer’ Findings & techniques that enhance brand activation in-store. LONDON, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Join us Wednesday April 27th, for our 2016 Innovation Seminar. Featuring guest speaker, Sue Webster, Consumer Insight Expert and Marketing Manager of industry renowned, consumer research agency Launchpad Research. Sue, whose background in consumer research originates brand-side where she provided consumer and market insight for Procter…

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The Group Majid Al Futtaim opened 7th Carrefour hypermarket in the Sultanate of Oman

Sultanate of Oman, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Group Majid Al Futtaim, franchised partner of Carrefour opened a 7th Carrefour hypermarket, in the Sultanate of Oman on February 23rd. Located in the city of Nizwa, the store extends over a sales area of 5000 sqm. It is situated in a shopping center including 80 shops, an…

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The Monroe Carrefour hypermarket in Buenos Aires reopens following major renovation

Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Monroe Carrefour hypermarket in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has just reopened following a programme of major renovation work. In addition to the store being completely renovated, it now features a number of new services and technological innovations. Even more services and greater levels of innovation The store is now…

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LVMH Houses showcase latest watch models at The Baselworld watch fair

BASEL, Switzerland, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Baselworld watch fair gives LVMH Houses a chance to showcase their latest models, symbols of their creative universes and expertise, on the cutting edge of precision and innovation. Discover the star models in the latest collections from Bulgari, Dior, Fendi, Hublot, TAG Heuer and Zenith. © TAG Heuer TAG Heuer Just six…

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TAG Heuer unveils new digital strategy focused on increasing its presence in online sales

PARIS, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — TAG Heuer continues to show a boldly innovative spirit: following the release in November 2015 of the first connected luxury watch, the Swiss watchmaker unveils a new digital strategy focused on increasing its presence in online sales. Unlike some luxury watchmakers who appear daunted by the prospect of selling online,…

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LuLu Group Chairman Yusuff Ali M.A. honoured with the ‘Business Excellence Award 2016’ by IBPC

DUBAI, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yusuff Ali M.A., Chairman of LuLu Group, has been honoured with the ‘Business Excellence Award 2016’ for his outstanding contribution in the field of business during a gala event organized by the Indian Business & Professionals Council IBPC, the only representative organisation of Indian Business & Professionals in…

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LuLu Group launches ‘SAVE WATER & WIN CASH’ project to spread awareness on the importance of water conservation

Abu Dhabi, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — On the occasion of World Save Water Day, LuLu Group today launched a very unique reward campaign to spread awareness about the importance of water conservation. The ‘SAVE WATER & WIN CASH’ project was jointly launched by LuLu and Abu Dhabi Distribution Company on 22 March at Khalidiyah…

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Al Meera signs agreement with Al Khayarin Group Contracting and Trading and Al Muftah Contracting Company to build six new stores

Al Muftah Contracting Company to build four of the six stores, while Al Khayarin Group Contracting and Trading will be building the other two Project Management services to be provided by Al Rayan Partners (ARP) Al Meera is expecting the completion of 5 new branches within the next 3 months Al Meera anticipates the reach…

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The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. elects Debra K. Simon to its Board Directors

YORK, Pa., 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) today announced its Board of Directors has elected Debra K. Simon to its Board, effective immediately, expanding its Board membership to ten. Ms. Simon, 57, the wife of Tim Grumbacher, Chairman of the Board and Strategic Initiatives Officer, has been a practicing CPA, and was employed…

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The Walt Disney Company moves up to 2nd place on the list of the World’s Most Reputable Companies for 2016

GLENDALE, Calif., 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Walt Disney Company has just ranked No. 2 on the list of the World’s Most Reputable Companies for 2016, published in Forbes, moving up from No. 6 in 2015. Every year, Reputation Institute assembles the annual ranking by polling global consumer perception on companies’ products and services, innovation,…

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Dunkin’ Donuts seeks franchise candidates for its expansion plans in communities and towns throughout Texas

CANTON, MA, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today announced that it is seeking to expand in communities and towns throughout Northern, Southern and Western Texas. Franchising opportunities are available for qualified franchisee candidates to purchase anywhere from one to five restaurants in regions…

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Pets at Home Group Plc announce the appointment of Ian Kellett as CEO from 4th April 2016

LONDON, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pets at Home Group Plc, the UK's leading specialist retailer of pet food, accessories and services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Kellett as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 4th April 2016, following the resignation of Nick Wood, who will remain with the Group in an…

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National Retail Properties, Inc. President and CEO Julian E. Whitehurst appointed to the InvenTrust Board of Directors

OAK BROOK, Ill., 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — InvenTrust Properties Corp. (“InvenTrust” or “the Company”) today announced that Julian E. (“Jay”) Whitehurst, President and Chief Operating Officer of National Retail Properties, Inc. (NYSE:NNN) has been appointed to the InvenTrust Board of Directors, effective immediately. With this addition, the InvenTrust Board now consists of six directors. “Jay…

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Warren James opens jewellery store in The Churchill Shopping Centre in Dudley

LONDON, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new jewellery store has opened in the The Churchill Shopping Centre, Dudley, creating six new jobs. Warren James opens  after signing a 10-year lease with London & Cambridge Properties (LCP), which owns and manages the shopping centre. Warren James, jewellery specialists since 1979 and one of the largest jewellery chains…

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ascena retail group welcomes Stacy Turnof as Vice President of Investor Relations

MAHWAH, N.J., 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ:ASNA) today announced that Stacy Turnof has joined the Company as Vice President of Investor Relations, effective immediately. Ms. Turnof will be responsible for all aspects of investor communications, working closely with executive leadership. Ms. Turnof joins the Company with over two decades of finance…

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Baskin-Robbins launches a sweet deal with $1.31 scoops on March 31st

Guests can also now pre-order new Easter Egg Cake and Bunny Roll Cake in time for the Easter weekend CANTON, Mass., 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering guests a sweet deal on their favorite ice cream flavor on Thursday, March 31st. At participating Baskin-Robbins shops…

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NCR Corporation receives EMV certification from First Data Corporation for its Epsilon payments application

DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, today announced that it has received EMV certification from First Data Corporation for its Epsilon payments application. Deployed by small and large operators, NCR Epsilon is a reliable, fast, secure site-based payment processing application that has been providing multi-host…

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eBay partners with WeGoLook to provide eBay Motors vehicle shoppers with on-site inspections for any vehicle

Now eBay sellers can improve buyer confidence in vehicle transactions with WeGoLook’s on-site inspections. San Jose, California, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — With shoppers’ trust at the forefront, eBay has continued to focus on improving the selling and buying experience. Underlining this effort, the company has partnered with WeGoLook to provide eBay Motors vehicle shoppers…

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