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Daily Archives: August 17, 2017

Nordstrom declares quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share

SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) announced today (Aug. 16, 2017) that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share payable on September 12, 2017, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 28, 2017. About Nordstrom Nordstrom, Inc. is a leading fashion specialty retailer based in the U.S. Founded in…

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Lowe’s Companies, Inc. to host Q2 2017 conference call on August 23, 2017

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with the Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) second quarter 2017 earnings press release, you are invited to listen to its conference call to be broadcast live over the internet on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time with: Robert A. Niblock, chairman, president and chief executive officer; Rick…

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H&M partners with artist Ace Tee to create a new collection

H&M partners with artist Ace Tee to create a new collection   H&M has teamed up with artist Ace Tee to create a new collection, characterised by an urban street style. The collection will be available from 7th September 2017 at hm.com. STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Inspired by her personal style, the collection pays homage…

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UK unemployment rate to fall to just 4.4% in Q2 2017; the lowest rate since 1975

London, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Figures released today (August 16, 2017) by the ONS show a fall in the UK unemployment rate to just 4.4% in the second quarter of this year, which is the lowest rate since 1975. In absolute terms this equates to an extra 125,000 people in employment since the…

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RILA opens applications for its first annual (R)Tech Retail CEO Innovation Awards

Arlington , VA, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — ​The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), the trade association for America's most recognized and innovative retail brands, announced its call for applications for its first annual (R)Tech Retail CEO Innovation Awards. "As today's top retail leaders gather at RILA's CEO Forum, this will be the perfect opportunity…

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Wegmans Food Markets starts recruitment for 225 full-time positions at its Natick Mall store, scheduled to open in spring 2018

NATICK, MA, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets today (August 16, 2017) announced the start of recruitment for full-time positions at its store in Natick Mall, which is scheduled to open in spring 2018. The Natick store will employ approximately 550 people, most of whom will be new to the company and hired locally. Of…

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CBRE to use Kahua to manage its wide range of projects across its global client base

Kahua’s cloud-based collaborative platform will boost efficiency and drive superior client outcomes across CBRE’s global project management offering Los Angeles, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. and Kahua announced today (August 16, 2017) that the companies have entered into a global, strategic agreement whereby CBRE will use Kahua to manage a wide range…

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7‑Eleven® Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC) Day is back, Aug. 18 and 19

IRVING, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dust off your sand buckets, punchbowls, beach cups or other unique containers. The highly anticipated Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC) Day is back at participating 7‑Eleven®stores Aug. 18 and 19, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. each day. On BYOC, Slurpee® fans can fill a cup, or container that can…

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Sunoco LP to present at the Citi MLP/Midstream Infrastructure Conference

DALLAS, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) ("SUN" or the "Partnership") today (Aug. 16, 2017) announced that its senior management will hold 1x1 meetings with institutional investors at the Citi MLP/Midstream Infrastructure Conference in Las Vegas on August 16-17 . Presentation materials to be used during these meetings are available on the…

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Barnes & Noble launches “The B&N Podcast” featuring in-depth conversations with today’s most popular authors

New Podcast Features In-Depth Conversations with Today’s Most Popular Authors Including John Grisham, Paula Hawkins, Imbolo Mbue, Colson Whitehead, and More Podcast Available Today on BN.com, iTunes App Store and Stitcher New York, New York, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today (August 16,…

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InvenTrust Properties names Paula Saban as Interim Chairperson of the Board of Directors

OAK BROOK, Ill., 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — InvenTrust Properties, Inc. (“InvenTrust”, “IVT” or the “Company”) today (08/16/2017) announced that Paula Saban has been appointed Interim Chairperson of InvenTrust’s Board of Directors, effective August 14, 2017. The appointment of Ms. Saban follows the voluntary resignation of J. Michael Borden as Chairperson of the Board.…

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ICA Gruppen strengthens its digital ecosystem with new innovation hub ICAx

ICA Gruppen strengthens its digital ecosystem with new innovation hub ICAx   Solna, Sweden, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new innovation hub ICAx will strengthen ICA Gruppen’s ability to use digital technology to improve its customer offerings in and between the Group’s various companies. Within this hub ICA will work with its own digital development…

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ICA Gruppen Q2 2017 earnings: Consolidated net sales up by 3.7% to SEK 27,198 million

Underlying earnings stable; higher costs from new ventures Solna, Sweden, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Second quarter of 2017 in summary Consolidated net sales amounted to SEK 27,198 million (26,222), an increase of 3.7% Operating profit excluding non-recurring items totalled SEK 1,094 million (1,154) The sale of ICA Real Estate in Norway and inkClub,…

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ICA Gruppen Q2 2017 Sustainability Report: Continued decrease in GHG emissions and new circular system for reducing food waste

Solna, Sweden, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — “By virtue of our size we have a great responsibility, but on top of this we also clearly see that sustainability is a driver of growth. We see it in our figures, and it is also evident in numerous, independent studies. Companies with effective sustainability work are…

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SPAR announces Cystic Fibrosis Ireland as its new national charity partner

Ireland, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR has announced that Cystic Fibrosis Ireland will be its new national charity partner for the next two years. SPAR has vowed to raise up to €300,000 during this time for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland through collection boxes in 400 SPAR stores nationwide, a donation on selected SPAR Own…

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SpartanNash appoints Mark Shamber as Executive Vice President and CFO

SpartanNash appoints Mark Shamber as Executive Vice President and CFO   Experienced Food Distribution Executive Mark Shamber to Join Company in September Byron Center, MI, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) announced today (Aug 16th, 2017) that the Company has appointed Mark Shamber as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 11,…

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SpartanNash Q2 FY2017 financial results: Consolidated Net Sales Increased 3.7% Driven by Growth in Food Distribution Segment

Reported Second Quarter EPS from Continuing Operations Improved to $0.56 per Diluted Share Adjusted Second Quarter EPS from Continuing Operations Improved to $0.60 per Diluted Share Experienced Food Distribution Executive Mark Shamber to Join Company as CFO in September Byron Center, MI, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash Company (the "Company") (Nasdaq:…

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New infant wear line launches exclusively to Kmart – Spencer by Jaclyn Smith

New infant wear line launches exclusively to Kmart - Spencer by Jaclyn Smith   First-ever infant wear line designed by Jaclyn Smith available online and in select Kmart stores this September HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Jaclyn Smith, a beloved Kmart brand partner for more than 32 years, is unveiling an infant wear line exclusive…

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CVS Health survey: 61% of Americans plan to get flu vaccine this year, a 2% increase from last year

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marking the start of flu vaccine availability, a new survey from CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) released today (August 16, 2017) found that nearly two-thirds (61 percent) of Americans get a flu vaccine every year, or plan to get one this year, resulting in a two percent increase…

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Amazon introduces Instant Pickup for Prime and Prime Student members to order and pickup items in under two minutes

SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Aug. 15, 2017) introduced Instant Pickup, a free service offering Prime and Prime Student members a curated selection of daily essentials available for pickup in two minutes or less at five of Amazon’s fully staffed pickup locations in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Berkeley, Calif., Columbus, Ohio, and College Park, Md. Items available with Instant…

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Amazon.com prices private offering of $16.0 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes

SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) (“Amazon” or the “Company”) today (Aug. 15, 2017) announced that it priced its previously announced private offering of $16.0 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes (collectively, the “Notes”). The Company expects to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund the consideration for its acquisition…

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