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Monthly Archives: March 2017

Morrisons to pay its smaller suppliers within 14 days

Bradford, England, 2017-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — From 1st April 2017, all goods for resale suppliers, whose business with Morrisons is worth up to £100,000 annually with Morrisons, will be paid within 14 days of receipt of a valid electronic invoice. As a result, more than 3,000 suppliers will be on payment terms of less…

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Chipotle becomes the only national restaurant brand to eliminate unnecessary additives and preservatives in its food

Multi-Year Quest to Develop Better Tasting, Preservative-Free Tortilla Complete; Company’s Food Now Includes Only 51 Real, Delicious Ingredients DENVER, 2017-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced that it has become the only national restaurant brand with no added colors, flavors or preservatives in any of the ingredients it uses to prepare…

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RILA names Andrew Sousa as assistant director for the Center for Retail Compliance

Arlington , VA , 2017-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced today (3/28/2017) that Andrew Sousa has joined the association as assistant director for the Center for Retail Compliance and director at RILA. In this role, Sousa will manage RILA's committee of retail environmental compliance professionals and develop comprehensive…

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NGA Fall Leadership Meetings to join NACS Show

​ALEXANDRIA, Va. and ARLINGTON, Va., 2017-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS and the National Grocers Association (NGA), the leading associations representing convenience retailers and independent grocers respectively, announced that NGA is aligning its Fall Leadership Meetings comprised of the Trading Partner Business Sessions and Financial Management and Technology Conference with the NACS Show, which…

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Forever 21 announces songstress Justine Skye as the global campaign face of its 2017 Festival collection

LOS ANGELES, CA, 2017-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Forever 21, one of the most recognized and largest independent fashion retailers in the world, announces today the global campaign face of their 2017 Festival collection, songstress Justine Skye.  With over two million views on YouTube, the Roc Nation records singer/songwriter’s fashion-forward style and social media…

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Cajasur y EROSKI firman un acuerdo para apoyar a franquiciados con condiciones ventajosas de financiación

Cajasur ofrecerá una completa gama de productos financieros con condiciones ventajosas a los actuales y futuros franquiciados de EROSKI con la finalidad de cubrir las necesidades financieras propias de su negocio EROSKI prevé superar las 100 aperturas de supermercados franquiciados durante este año ELORRIO,España, 2017-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cajasur, comprometido con el sector…

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Darden Restaurants to add Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen to its portfolio of differentiated brands

ORLANDO, Fla., 2017-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) today (March 27, 2017) announced that it has agreed to acquire Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen (Cheddar's) for $780 million in an all-cash transaction from its stockholders including private equity firms L Catterton and Oak Investment Partners. Cheddar's will add to Darden's portfolio of…

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The Forrester Wave™: B2B Commerce Suites, Q1 2017 ranks Intershop as a Leader in B2B commerce suites

Scores number two in current offering Among top score in solution architecture category Report highlights: “core commerce capabilities…remain strong”, “strong technical roadmap”, “deep ecosystem of partners” Jena, Germany, 2017-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop, the largest independent technology vendor for omni-channel commerce solutions, has been cited as a Leader in B2B commerce…

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Whole Foods Market® in Hadley, Massachusetts recalls Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins due to undeclared walnuts

Whole Foods Market® in Hadley, Massachusetts recalls Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins due to undeclared walnuts   Hadley, Massachusett, 2017-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market ® in Hadley, Massachusetts is issuing an allergy alert to recall six-packs of Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins due to an in-store labeling error. The muffins, which were labeled as “Made Right Here…

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Wegmans Chestnut Hill brings the excitement of Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji fish market straight to customers in store On Mar. 31 and April 1

CHESTNUT HILL , MA , 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — A celebration of Japanese cuisine at Wegmans in Chestnut Hill, Mass. is back, bringing the excitement of Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji fish market straight to customers in the store. On Friday, Mar. 31 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m.…

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Price Chopper Supermarkets to close its pharmacy in its Keene, NH store on March 29, 2017

Schenectady, NY, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper Supermarkets will be closing the pharmacy in its Keene, NH store – located at 16 Ash Brook Road – effective at 7:00 PM on March 29, 2017. Patient prescriptions have been transferred to the nearby CVS pharmacy located in the Target store in the same…

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DFS Group launches its sixth annual Masters of Wines and Spirits in Singapore

DFS Group launches its sixth annual Masters of Wines and Spirits in Singapore SINGAPORE, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — DFS Group (DFS), the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, launched its sixth annual Masters of Wines and Spirits in Singapore on Saturday, March 25. The highly-anticipated Masters of Wines and Spirits program brings together an extraordinary collection…

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Albert Heijn introduceert Luxe Italiaans Schepijs

AH Luxe schepijs Nocciola Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Het wordt weer warmer en daarom is er voor de ijsliefhebbers goed nieuws! Vanaf deze week introduceert Albert Heijn Luxe Italiaans Schepijs. Sinds 1928 maakt familiebedrijf Tonitto Italiaans schepijs en bereidt dit ijs zoveel mogelijk met lokale ingrediënten. Bovendien wordt er geen gebruikgemaakt van kunstmatige…

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Commissaries celebrates the Month of the Military Child with giveaways and savings this April

FORT LEE, Va., 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Commissaries are observing April, the Month of the Military Child, with giveaways and savings for the entire family. "At the Defense Commissary Agency, we do all we can to provide our military children and their families with significant savings on groceries and household items," said Tracie Russ, DeCA's…

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Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas win the Global Achievement in Exhibition award for its VOX Cinemas brand in the Middle East

Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas wins the Global Achievement in Exhibition award for its VOX Cinemas brand in the Middle East DUBAI, UAE, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas, owner of the VOX Cinemas brand in the Middle East, scooped up the Global Achievement in Exhibition award at the CinemaCon convention, the largest and…

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NCR integrates its POS platform with Showtime Analytics’ Data Platform to enable cinemas better understand customer needs

Duluth, Ga., 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today announced it has integrated its point-of-sale (POS) platform with global analytics and customer engagement leader Showtime Analytics’ Data Platform. The combined technology enables cinemas to better understand customer needs and improve customer experience. Launching officially at CinemaCon, NCR…

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Baskin-Robbins to serve $1.50 regular and kids-sized ice cream scoops this Friday, March 31

Guests can celebrate the official start of spring with $1.50 regular and kids-sized scoops CANTON, Mass., 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is treating guests to a sweet deal on their favorite ice cream flavor this Friday, March 31, as part of its “Celebrate 31” promotion.…

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Bartell Drugs pharmacists now offer treatments for minor medical care needs

SEATTLE, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs is now offering treatments for a variety of minor medical care needs through their network of certified pharmacists. The twelve stores offering these services include: 5th & Olive, Issaquah, North Bend, Factoria, Broadway and Pike, Silver Lake, Redondo, Magnolia, Burien, Lower Queen Anne, Riverton Heights, and Lake Serene. The…

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Sears partners with personal finance expert Nicole Lapin to offer savvy advice for shoppers this spring shopping season

Sears partners with personal finance expert Nicole Lapin to offer savvy advice for shoppers this spring shopping season Timely pro tips to earn more rewards, maximize shopping dollars ahead of major sales event HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just in time for the launch of spring yard care and fashion shopping seasons, Sears has…

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Coop Bau+Hobby ruft Fahrrad Road Cat II zurück

Coop Bau+Hobby ruft Fahrrad Road Cat II zurück Rückruf BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bei gewissen Fahrrädern mit den Bezeichnungen Road Cat II unisex 48cm und Road Cat II Men 52cm, welche seit Februar 2016 bei Coop Bau+Hobby verkauft wurden, können sich im äussersten Fall die Schrauben am Fahrradlenker lösen. Kunden sind deshalb gebeten, die…

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Carphone Warehouse’s iD Mobile announces UK’s first ever ‘Data Cushion’ offer

‘Data Cushion’ gives consumers complete peace of mind with an emergency 10GB of extra 4G data LONDON, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — iD Mobile, the 4G mobile network from Carphone Warehouse, has announced the UK’s first ever ‘Data Cushion’ offer that is available with a wide range of smartphone deals. The aim is to give…

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SPAR in Armagh, Northern Ireland wins the Convenience Retailer of the Year 2017 title at the 2017 Convenience Retail Awards

The 2017 Convenience Retailer of the Year, Mullan's SPAR, Armagh Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mullan’s SPAR in Armagh, Northern Ireland, has won the top accolade at the 2017 Convenience Retail Awards, the prestigious national awards run by Convenience Store and The Grocer. The store had much competition from rivals across the UK…

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SPAR Australia presents its annual Supplier of the Year Awards

The 2016 SPAR Australia Supplier of the Year, Mondelēz Confectionery Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Australia has once again recognised the support of key suppliers across various categories, presenting the coveted annual SPAR Supplier of the Year Awards at a dinner hosted by Australian Olympic Gold Medallist, Duncan Armstrong, earlier this month. In…

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Metro Local Purchasing Program brings in 91 news products from 19 different suppliers from the Ottawa region

Toronto, ON, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Metro today announces the arrival in store of 91 news products from 19 different suppliers from the Ottawa region, as a result of the pilot project currently underway in that region. The products will be from the deli, dairy, grocery, meat, frozen grocery, bakery and produce categories. Beginning…

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Tesco launches new range of exceptional tasting wines at great prices

Tesco launches new range of exceptional tasting wines at great prices Welwyn Garden City, UK, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today launched a new range of exclusive wines which will give customers a chance to discover some exceptional tasting wines at great prices. The new range will delve into the world of luxury wines,…

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Tesco exclusively launches British invention Anyway Spray to help customers cut down on household waste

Tesco exclusively launches British invention Anyway Spray to help customers cut down on household waste Welwyn Garden City, UK, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s one of the great frustrations of housework – getting near the end of a bottle of cleaning fluid and not being able to squeeze out the last few drops. But now…

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British Land announces six new signings and upsizes as refurbishment moves into its next phase at Meadowhall

British Land announces six new signings and upsizes as refurbishment moves into its next phase at Meadowhall LONDON, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land, joint owner of Meadowhall, Yorkshire’s premier shopping destination, has announced six new signings and upsizes totalling over 85,000 sq ft as the £60 million refurbishment moves into its next phase. Primark…

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NFU, FDF and BRC announces joint priorities for UK trade policy

London, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — We have joined with the National Farmers Union of England and Wales (NFU) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) to outline our joint priorities for UK trade policy. The statement, which has been sent to the Secretary of States and Ministers at the Department for Exiting the European…

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Apple brings its latest retail innovations to Nanjing, Cologne and Miami with new store openings

Cupertino, California, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple opened its doors to customers today (MARCH 25, 2017) at new stores in Nanjing, Cologne and Miami, bringing Apple’s latest retail innovations to the heart of each city. More than 350 store employees welcomed thousands of customers at the grand openings, some queuing for days in advance. Each store…

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