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Monthly Archives: March 2016

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. declares quarterly cash dividend of twenty eight cents ($0.28) per share

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2016-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors for Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty eight cents ($0.28) per share, payable May 4, 2016 , to shareholders of record as of April 20, 2016 . Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home…

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CBRE Group, Inc. extends maturity on its revolving credit facility to March 2021

Los Angeles, CA, 2016-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it has extended the maturity on its revolving credit facility to March 2021 and increased its borrowing capacity under this facility by $200 million, to $2.8 billion. At year-end 2015, the company had no outstanding borrowings on its revolving credit…

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CBRE: Global real estate investors remain strongly expansionary in 2016

London, Los Angeles and Sydney are Top Regional Targets to Investors Office is Most Attractive Property Type Ahead of Retail, Multifamily Los Angeles, CA, 2016-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Global real estate investors remain strongly expansionary in 2016, with more than US$1 trillion of planned expenditures anticipated to enter global real estate markets—6 percent higher than…

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Die auf Kartellrecht spezialisierten Juristen der REWE Group haben den renommierten European Counsel Award gewonnen

Renommierter European Counsel Award geht nach Köln Köln, Deutschland, 2016-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Im Rahmen einer feierlichen Gala erhielten Dr. Rainer Koll-Möllenhoff, Dr. Vanessa Farmand und Dr. Marcus Steinberg den Award am Donnerstag (17.3.) in London überreicht. Die Hausjuristen der REWE Group setzten sich in ihrer Kategorie „Competition“ gegen ein Wettbewerberfeld von rund 1.500 Teilnehmern…

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Lagardère Travel Retail’s ACE Robot innovation at Aelia Duty Free at Auckland Airport recognized at The Moodies 2016

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lagardère Travel Retail in the Pacific has been recognised and praised for their ACE Robot innovation at Aelia Auckland Airport. It was confirmed on the 10th of March, 2016 that Aelia Duty Free won the award “Best Use of Digital Media In-Store for ACE Robot- Highly Commended” at The…

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Lagardère Travel Retail opens M.A.C Kiosk in Gold Coast Airport

Queensland, Australia, 2016-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lagardère Travel Retail have recently opened their latest store in Gold Coast Airport; a M.A.C Kiosk. The new Gold Coast Airport M.A.C kiosk covers 25 square metres in a premium location capturing both domestic and international passengers. It boasts a contemporary design as well as an extensive product range…

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It’s frozen food month at commissaries

FORT LEE, Va., 2016-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — It's no wonder commissaries are highlighting frozen foods during March, considering the variety, value and convenience of items from pizza, entrées and breakfast foods to lots of vegetables in between. "Every March is frozen food month at commissaries, and while our stores go all out creating exciting frozen…

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Kingfisher supports fight to stop illegal wood and products made with it from being sold on European markets

LONDON, 2016-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — As a long-term advocate of protecting the world’s forests, Kingfisher welcomes the news that the European Commission has recognised there is a problem preventing the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) from fulfilling its purpose. The EUTR was introduced in 2013 to prevent illegal wood (and products made with illegal wood or…

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Wincor Nixdorf expands its software-related service business with the purchase of majority share in Belgian company Projective

Paderborn, Germany, 2016-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf is expanding its software-related service business with the purchase of a majority share in the Belgian company Projective, retroactive to January 1, 2016. Projective specializes in program and project management for the financial services sector and currently employs more than 100 consultants and project managers, most…

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Taubman Centers, Inc. announces its first quarter 2016 earnings on May 2, 2016

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., 2016-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) will announce its first quarter 2016 earnings after the market closes on May 2, 2016. The company will host a conference call to discuss these results on May 3, 2016 at 11 a.m. EDT. Stockholders and interested parties may listen to a live…

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Tesco PLC announces that Lindsey Pownall will join the Board as additional independent Non-Executive Director from 1 April 2016

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco PLC is pleased to announce that Lindsey Pownall will join the Board as an additional independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 April 2016. From that date, Lindsey will also join the Corporate Responsibility Committee. Lindsey Pownall was, until 31 December 2015, Chief Executive of Samworth Brothers, the leading…

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Tesco launches ‘guess what’s in the egg’ competition to raise money for Help for Heroes

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Easter, Tesco has launched a ‘guess what’s in the egg’ competition to raise money for Help for Heroes. Tesco created an exclusive Help for Heroes chocolate Easter egg in 456 of its Superstores and Extra’s stores across the UK donating all 100% profits to the charity. To celebrate the…

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Waitrose launches its first ever customer magazine dedicated entirely to gardening

LONDON, 2016-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose aims to build on its growing share of the horticultural market by launching its first ever customer magazine dedicated entirely to gardening. The 132 page magazine, called Waitrose Garden, is the first issue in a seasonal series, with issue two following later this year. The magazine will be available…

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Waitrose trials ‘scan as you shop’ mobile app enabling customers to scan product barcodes as they place goods in basket

LONDON, 2016-Mar-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose is trialling a 'scan as you shop' mobile app in three branches, enabling myWaitrose customers to scan product barcodes on their phones as they place goods in their basket, easing their checkout experience. The trial, which complements the existing Quick Check service,  is taking place in Waitrose shops in…

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IKEA recalls all GOTHEM lamps due to shock hazard to consumers

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2016-Mar-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Consumers should immediately stop using the lamp and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required. IKEA takes product safety very seriously. All our products are tested to and comply with applicable testing standards and legislation. IKEA is recalling all GOTHEM…

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Four IKEA co-workers awarded trip to visit and experience the Save the Children’s Early Steps to School Success literacy program

IKEA U.S. Awarded Four Co-workers an IWitness Ambassador Trip to Arnoldsburg, West Virginia Four IKEA co-workers were awarded an ambassador trip to witness the IKEA U.S. funded ‘Save the Children’ literacy program ‘Early Steps to School Success’ Conshohocken, PA, 2016-Mar-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA U.S. announced today that four IKEA co-workers; Spencer Saldumbide, IKEA…

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IKEA announces plans for its third San Francisco-area store in Dublin, California

IKEA SUBMITS PLANS FOR A STORE IN DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA TO OPEN SUMMER 2018 AS 3RD SAN FRANCISCO-AREA STORE AND 9TH IN STATE CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2016-Mar-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it is submitting plans to the City of Dublin, California for the Swedish company’s third San Francisco-area store…

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Immochan presents its major projects worldwide at major events

Croix, Nord-Pas-de-Calais (France), 2016-Mar-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Undisputed player among commercial real estate, Immochan participates at major events to present and market its major projects worldwide. € 1.8 billion of gross investments until 2018-2020. Over 720 000 sqm of development are programmed in the pipeline for 2020. They are divided into several major projects: Pushkino in Russia and…

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Immochan France inaugurates newly renovated shopping center in Saint-Priest, France

Saint-Priest, France, 2016-Mar-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Immochan France pursues its dynamic of renovation with the inauguration of the historical shopping center in Saint-Priest, France. A qualitative leap for the customers Created in 1981, Saint-Priest is ranked 6 out of all the hypermarkets of France and until 2015 only few transitional changes were made. In a spirit of modernity and excellence, Immochan and Auchan have invested…

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Finalists announced to compete in the NACS Fuels Institute’s 2016 Future of Transportation Case Competition

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Mar-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Duke University, Morgan State University and the University of California, Berkeley, have been chosen as finalists to compete in the Fuels Institute’s 2016 Future of Transportation Case Competition, taking place April 27–29 in San Francisco at the Institute’s annual meeting. In its second year, the Fuels Institute’s Case Competition, sponsored…

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NACS survey: 50% of Americans are optimistic about the economy due to sustained period of lower gas prices

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Mar-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fully half of all Americans (50%) say they are optimistic about the economy, a strong six-point jump over the past month and the highest percentage since November 2015, according to the results of a new consumer survey released today by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Two in…

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CarMax announces new sponsorship with The American Red Cross to support Disaster Responder Program

RICHMOND, Va., 2016-Mar-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announces a new sponsorship with The American Red Cross to support disaster response work through the Disaster Responder Program. Disaster Responder Program member donations help the Red Cross ensure an immediate response to meet the needs of those…

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Whole Foods Market celebrates Beauty Week 2016 with deep discounts on select natural and organic beauty products

Facial care products on sale from March 18 to 20; ‘hello, beauty’ bags cost $15 on March 18 AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Mar-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — In celebration of Beauty Week 2016, Whole Foods Market is offering deep discounts on select natural and organic beauty products. From March 18 to 20, all facial care products will be…

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Whole Foods Market officially opens its newly relocated St. Paul store

New Whole Foods Market St. Paul Breaks Bread with Family, Friends and Neighbors St. Paul, MN, 2016-Mar-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will officially open its newly relocated 45,231 square-foot St. Paul store Wednesday, March 16 at 9 a.m. The much-anticipated store will provide St. Paul shoppers with a new, larger store just down…

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Whole Foods Market in search for local growers and producers to feature in H Street, Washington, D.C. and Pentagon City, Virginia stores

Local food items and artisan products sought ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Mar-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is looking for unique products from local growers and producers to feature in two upcoming stores: H Street, Washington, D.C. and Pentagon City, Virginia. Interested suppliers can submit information online at www.wholefoodsmarket.com/malocal. The submission deadline is Friday, April 8. Whole Foods…

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Whole Foods Market in search for local growers and producers to feature in three upcoming Pennsylvania stores

Local food items and artisan products sought ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Mar-18 — /EPR Retail News/ —Whole Foods Market is looking for unique products from local growers and producers to feature in three upcoming Pennsylvania stores: the relocations of the Wynnewood and Philadelphia City Center (Callowhill) stores, as well as Allentown. Interested suppliers can submit information online at…

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Miracle Balloon campaign: Rite Aid kicks off its annual fundraising program for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Customers Can Support Their Local Children's Miracle Network Hospital with Purchase of $1 Paper Miracle Balloons Rite Aid Raised $6.3 Million in 2015, Bringing Grand Fundraising Total Since 1994 to More Than $75 Million Camp Hill, Pa., 2016-Mar-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid's 22nd annual Miracle Balloon campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a leading…

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CBRE announces leadership changes at CBRE Global Investors and Trammell Crow Company

Los Angeles, 2016-Mar-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced senior leadership changes in its real estate investment subsidiaries, CBRE Global Investors – a global real estate investment management firm – and Trammell Crow Company – a U.S. real estate development services business. The announcement was made by Bob Sulentic, CBRE’s President…

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CBRE Group top-ranked global firm for commercial real estate investment sales during 2015 according to Real Capital Analytics

Los Angeles, 2016-Mar-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) was the top-ranked firm for commercial real estate investment sales throughout the world during 2015, according to Real Capital Analytics (RCA). CBRE has achieved the number one position in each of the five years that RCA has published global rankings. RCA credited CBRE with 21.9%…

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