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Coles Supermarkets selects NCR RealPOS XR8 to improve customer checkout experiences and operational efficiency

DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation, a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (August 29, 2016) announced that Coles Supermarkets, one of Australia’s largest supermarket retailers, has chosen to improve customer checkout experiences and operational efficiency by adding NCR Real POS XR8 as its future POS terminals. Coles plans to upgrade more than 4,000 POS units…
August 31, 20160Comments

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Awards Business Fashion Management Retail Retail Design

Lindex announces winner of best design idea and collection amongst Borås School of Textiles graduates

Lindex announces winner of best design idea and collection amongst Borås School of Textiles graduates   Gothenburg, Sweden, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — The winner for best design idea and collection has been chosen amongst the graduates from Borås School of Textiles. The graduation show and announcement of the winner was held at Fashion Week Stockholm. The…
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PVH Corp. releases its eighth annual Corporate Responsibility report

NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) today released its eighth annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) report, which features an enhanced global CR strategy to address social and environmental issues that most affect PVH and provides an update on the progress on its 2015 initiatives. The report is available online at http://www.pvh.com/CR. Chairman and Chief…
August 31, 20160Comments

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Business Management Marketing Retail Retailer

SPAR Group names R. Scott Popaditch as President and CEO

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SGRP), a leading global supplier of retail merchandising, technology and other marketing services throughout the United States and across five continents, today (August 29, 2016) announced the appointment of R. Scott Popaditch as President and CEO effective September 6, 2016. Mr. Popaditch replaces Ms.…
August 31, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

SpartanNash announces the appointment of Dave Staples as its President and COO

Byron Center, MI, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Dave Staples as the Company President; Mr. Staples will continue as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Staples will continue to report directly to Dennis Eidson, who continues his responsibilities as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. As President and…
August 31, 20160Comments

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Tops Friendly Markets announces grand prize winner of Tops’ 2016 Monopoly second chance sweepstakes

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania, western Vermont, and north central Massachusetts today (August 29, 2016) announced CodyAnne Weise of Ripley, NY as the grand prize winner of Tops’ 2016 Monopoly second chance sweepstakes. Weise is the winner of a…
August 31, 20160Comments

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Business Malls Management Retail Retailer

LuLu Group further expands in the eastern region of UAE with the opening its 128th hypermarket in Al Ain

LuLu Group further expands in the eastern region of UAE with the opening its 128th hypermarket in Al Ain   Al Ain, UAE, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Al Ain : LuLu Group has further expanded its presence in the eastern region of the UAE by opening its latest hypermarket in the garden city of Al Ain. The…
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Business Management Restaurants Retail

Wiedereröffnung des Coop Restaurants im St. Annahof

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Am 1. September wird das Coop Restaurant im Zürcher St. Annahof wiedereröffnet. Nach rund drei Monaten Umbauphase präsentiert sich das Restaurant der neuen Generation modern und frisch. Kundinnen und Kunden erwartet ein abwechslungsreiches Eröffnungsprogramm. Nach einer mehrmonatigen Testphase an verschiedenen Standorten, ist das neue Restaurantkonzept der Coop Gastronomie nun…
August 31, 20160Comments

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Business Healthcare Management Retail Retailer

Walgreens and Prime Therapeutics announce partnership

DEERFIELD, Ill. & ST. PAUL, Minn., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens and Prime Therapeutics (Prime), a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), today ( August 29, 2016 ) announced a long-term strategic alliance that includes a new retail pharmacy network agreement and the combination of the companies’ central specialty pharmacy and mail service businesses. The alliance between…
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Apparel Management Online Retailers Online Shopping Retail

Nordstrom to sell edited J.Crew collection at select full-line stores and at Nordstrom.com

NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ —  J.Crew Group, Inc. (jcrew.com) announces that Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) will sell an edited assortment of the J.Crew collection at select Nordstrom full-line stores and at Nordstrom.com beginning September 12th. The assortment will include women's apparel, accessories and petites (online only). J.Crew Group's Madewell has successfully been partnering with…
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Beauty Business Cosmetics Management Retail

Ulta Beauty and proactiv® announce new retail partnership

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ulta Beauty and proactiv®, the award-winning acne treatment system, are pleased to announce a new retail partnership. Starting September 1, proactiv will be available to Ulta Beauty guests in select stores and nationwide online at ulta.com. Ulta Beauty will be the exclusive beauty retailer of proactiv at the…
August 30, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

Starbucks opens its doors for the first time in Trinidad and Tobago

Starbucks opens its doors for the first time in Trinidad and Tobago   Seattle, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, just north of South America’s northern coast, is known for its peach sand, lush rain forests, and natural beauty. The steel pan drum was invented there in the 1930's, and its…
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Amazon expands further in Illinois with plans to open new fulfillment center in Monee

SEATTLE, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today (Aug. 29, 2016) announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in Monee, Ill. At the more than 850,000-square-foot facility, hundreds and hundreds of Amazon employees will pick, pack and ship small items to customers such as books, electronics and consumer goods. “We place our fulfillment…
August 30, 20160Comments

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Entertainment Fashion Management Retail Retailer

Macy’s Presents Fashion’s Front Row opens the exclusive doors to fashion’s biggest week on September 7

Macy’s Presents Fashion’s Front Row opens the exclusive doors to fashion’s biggest week on September 7   NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s is ready to kick off New York Fashion Week and bring it closer to fans everywhere as Macy’s Presents Fashion’s Front Row, a runway spectacle mixing music, fashion and compassion, hits the…
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Consumer Services Management Retail Retail Services Retailer

Sainsbury’s trials new concept called Slow Shopping to help elderly and disabled customers

Sainsbury’s trials new concept called Slow Shopping to help elderly and disabled customers   Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Slow Shopping is run at the store every Tuesday from 1-3 pm. During this time people who want to use the service are greeted at the entrance to the store, where a Sainsbury’s colleague is…
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Cosmetics brand Fresh celebrates 25 years with an exciting new skincare franchise — Vitamin Nectar

Cosmetics brand Fresh celebrates 25 years with an exciting new skincare franchise — Vitamin Nectar   Paris, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — U.S. cosmetics brand Fresh is celebrating 25 years of innovation with Vitamin Nectar, an exciting new skincare franchise. Featuring a breakthrough formula based on vitamins, these new skincare products reflect Fresh’s natural approach to beauty. Fresh,…
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Business Law Management Retail

Lowe’s Companies to windup Hydrox Holdings through court appointed liquidator

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) today (August 29, 2016) filed a motion requesting that the Federal Court of Australia appoint a liquidator to oversee the equitable and orderly wind up of the Masters Joint Venture vehicle, Hydrox Holdings, as part of a liquidation process that has been initiated by…
August 30, 20160Comments

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Business Convenience Stores Financial Management Retail Retailer

Couche-Tard to purchase 53 sites in Louisiana from American General Investments, LLC and North American Financial Group, LLC

Laval, Québec, Canada, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“Couche-Tard”) (TSX: ATD.A/ATD.B) announces today (August 29, 2016) that it has signed, through its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary Circle K Stores Inc., an agreement to purchase 53 sites held by American General Investments, LLC and North American Financial Group, LLC (together, “Cracker Barrel”). These sites…
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Food & Beverage Management Restaurants Retail Retailer

SONIC® Drive-In launches SONIC Blast® Flavor Funnels

SONIC® Drive-In launches SONIC Blast® Flavor Funnels   OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ:SONC) introduces an irresistible new way to indulge your sweet tooth with SONIC Blast® Flavor Funnels. Take the Blasts you love to the next level with a funnel of creamy OREO® stuffing, peanut butter, caramel or chocolate filled right…
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Chipotle offers students free drinks with food purchase during the month of September

DENVER, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Aug. 29, 2016), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) announced a promotion to help make heading back to school a little easier. During the entire month of September, high school and college students with a valid ID can enjoy free fountain soft drinks or iced tea with any in-store entrée…
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Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts features classic flavors of fall

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts features classic flavors of fall   WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Inspired by the savory and spicy flavors of fall, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today ( August 29, 2016) announced a doughnut and beverage line featuring classic tastes such as pumpkin spice and salted caramel. The Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut, Salted Caramel Latte…
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Business Management Retail Toys

Melanie Teed-Murch named President, Toys“R”Us, Canada

Melanie Teed-Murch named President, Toys“R”Us, Canada   WAYNE, NJ and CONCORD, Ontario, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, today (August 29, 2016) announced the appointment of Melanie Teed-Murch as President, Toys“R”Us, Canada, effective September 1. In addition to overseeing the operations and business activities for the company’s Toys“R”Us®…
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Rite Aid announces availability of naloxone without prescription in 13 states

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid announced today (Aug. 29, 2016) that naloxone, a medication that can be used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is now available at their pharmacies in 13 states without a prescription, subject to state regulations. Previously, naloxone, which can be administered by injection…
August 30, 20160Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail

Sequential Brands Group management to present at the 23rd Annual Global Retailing Conference

NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) today ( Aug. 29, 2016) announced that management will be presenting at the 23rd Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York on Wednesday, September 7th at 9:35 am Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be available at the Company's investor…
August 30, 20160Comments

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GOME Electrical Appliances Holding Limited announces unaudited interim results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2016

Hong Kong, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — GOME Electrical Appliances Holding Limited (HKSE: 493, “GOME” or the “Company,” together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) today (29 August, 2016) announced its unaudited interim results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2016 (the “Reporting Period”). Steady Sales Growth with Larger Contribution from GOME Online In the first…
August 30, 20160Comments

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E-Commerce Management Retail Retailer

QVC opens distribution center in Ontario, California

West Chester, Pa, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (August 29, 2016) , QVC, Inc., the world’s leading video and e-commerce retailer, announced the grand opening of its Ontario, California, distribution center – the company’s first on the West Coast. The 1 million square foot facility is expected to bring approximately 500 new jobs to…
August 30, 20160Comments

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Bassett Place completes construction of its new food court; announces new eateries

Bassett Place completes construction of its new food court; announces new eateries   Dallas, TX, 2016-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bassett Place has completed construction of its new food court, officials with the East Central mall announced Tuesday. Chinese Gourmet Express opened March 8; Sansei Japan, featuring traditional Japanese teriyaki and teppanyaki dishes, opened March 1; and returning food court…
August 29, 20160Comments

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Business Malls Management Retail

Cypress Equities completes the acquisition of retail center in Covington, La. — Covington Nord du Lac

Cypress Equities completes the acquisition of retail center in Covington, La. — Covington Nord du Lac   Dallas, TX, 2016-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cypress Equities  announced today (August 16, 2016) that it has closed on the acquisition of Covington Nord du Lac, a retail center in Covington, La. The project is comprised of 214,000 square feet of…
August 29, 20160Comments

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Sainsbury’s stores in tourist spots busier than at Christmas due to rise in staycations this summer

Sainsbury’s stores in tourist spots busier than at Christmas due to rise in staycations this summer   Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The trend for staycations this summer has led to Sainsbury’s stores in traditional British holiday areas going the extra mile to fulfill the huge rise in demand for deliveries to camp-sites and…
August 29, 20160Comments

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