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Monthly Archives: August 2017

Dunkin’ Brands publishes its 2015-2016 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report

CANTON, MA, 2017-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has published its 2015-2016 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report. The report provides a detailed overview of the company’s ongoing efforts to source ingredients responsibly, reduce energy use in corporate holdings, provide more menu transparency…

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Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market will close on Monday August 28, 2017

Seattle, Wash. & Austin, Texas, 2017-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon and Whole Foods Market today (August 24, 2017) announced that Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market will close on Monday August 28, 2017, and the two companies will together pursue the vision of making Whole Foods Market’s high-quality, natural and organic food affordable for…

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Apple to build new data center in Waukee, Iowa; facility will run entirely on renewable energy

Facility Outside Des Moines Will Run on 100 Percent Renewable Energy Des Moines, Iowa, 2017-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple today (AUGUST 24, 2017) announced plans to build a 400,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art data center in Waukee, Iowa, to better serve North American users of iMessage, Siri, the App Store and other Apple services. Like all Apple…

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Perry Ellis International Q@ 2018 results: Total revenues of $207 million and rising 2.5% from $202 million in 2017

MIAMI, 2017-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Perry Ellis International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PERY) today (August 24, 2017) reported results for the second quarter ended July 29, 2017 ("second quarter of fiscal 2018").  Second quarter results reflected increases across key financial metrics including increased total revenues and expansion in gross margin, which led to a more than…

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CBL & Associates Properties declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.265 per share on its common stock

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., 2017-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) today (8/24/2017) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend for the Company’s Common Stock of $0.265 per share for the quarter ending September 30, 2017. The dividend is payable on October 16, 2017, to shareholders…

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Dollar Tree Q2 2017 results: Consolidated Sales Increased 5.7% to $5.28 Billion

Enterprise Operating Margin Improved 80 Basis Points to 7.9%  Diluted Earnings per Share Increased 36.1% to $0.98 vs. $0.72  Enterprise Same-Store Sales Increased 2.4%  Same-Store Sales by Segment: Dollar Tree +3.9%, Family Dollar +1.0% CHESAPEAKE, Va., 2017-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores, today (August 24, 2017) reported results for its…

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ENGLAND: The Co-op to relaunch two stores in Barrow in Furness and Dalton in Furness in September

Two stores in Barrow in Furness and Dalton in Furness set to unveil new look following £1.4 million refits MANCHESTER, England, 2017-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op’s investment in Cumbria is set to top £4.5 million as it prepares to relaunch two stores in Barrow on Furness and neighbouring Dalton in Furness during early September. Roose…

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ENGLAND: The Co-op opens new stores in Chelmsford, Walthamstow and Hornchurch; will create 50 jobs for local people

MANCHESTER, England, 2017-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op is investing £2.2 million in the region by opening brand new stores in Chelmsford, Walthamstow and Hornchurch, which together will create 50 jobs for local people. Chelmsford’s new store, situated on New Street, is set to open its doors on Thursday 31 August, whilst Walthamstow’s Co-op on Blackhorse Lane will…

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PetSmart to announce Q2 2017 results on September 6, 2017

PHOENIX, AZ, 2017-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart, Inc. (the “Company”) plans to make its second quarter fiscal 2017 results available on the Company’s secure website on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. The Company will also hold an investor conference call to review its results for the second quarter fiscal 2017 on Thursday, September 7,…

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HBC to announce Q2 2017 results on September 5, 2017

TORONTO & NEW YORK, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — HBC (TSX: HBC) is scheduled to announce full financial results for the quarter ended July 29, 2017 after the close of the financial markets on September 5, 2017. Senior management will discuss financial results and other matters during a conference call on September 6, 2017 at 8:30 AM EST. The conference call will be…

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Tops announces fresh salad sampling from Marie’s Dress to Impress Food Truck

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania, western Vermont, and north central Massachusetts is teaming up with Marie’s® to offer Western New Yorkers a healthy, delicious salad! Stop by the Tops Friendly Markets located at 9660 Transit Road in Amherst between…

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ESAF 2019 ZUG: MIGROS IST KÖNIGSPARTNERIN

ESAF 2019 ZUG: MIGROS IST KÖNIGSPARTNERIN   Zürich, Switzerland, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —Tradition, Brauchtum, Respekt und Fairness: Dies sind Werte, die dem Schwingsport und der Migros gleichermassen am Herzen liegen. Deshalb unterstützt die Migros das Eidgenössische Schwing- und Älplerfest (ESAF) 2019 in Zug. Zudem wird die Migros sich weiterhin auch bei regionalen Schwingfesten und der…

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MIGROS TESTET DEN VERKAUF VON MIGUSTO-FOODBOXEN

MIGROS TESTET DEN VERKAUF VON MIGUSTO-FOODBOXEN   Zürich, Switzerland, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ab sofort startet die Migros ein neues Pilotprojekt. In sechs ausgewählten Migros-Filialen in der Deutschschweiz können sogenannte Foodboxen mit wöchentlich wechselnden Inhalten gekauft werden. Jede Box enthält sämtliche Zutaten für ein spezielles Migusto-Gericht für zwei Personen und kostet zwischen 22.50 und 33.00…

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Carrefour Belgium brings its convenience stores in Brussels metro and train stations

Carrefour Belgium brings its convenience stores in Brussels metro and train stations   Belgium, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — To forge ever closer relationships with its customers, Carrefour Belgium has expanded its convenience store network with the opening of two new Carrefour Express stores. They will allow the Group to provide a tailored offering combining shopping practicality…

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Amazon launches TenMarks Writing — new online curriculum designed for teachers to help students become better writers

Provides students with a digital Writing Coach to guide them through the writing process with personalized feedback every step of the way Ignites students’ love of writing and creativity with Bursts – playful, short exercises like commenting on a picture or creating a story using a fun text message format Saves teachers’ time…

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Lowe’s Q2 2017 results: net earnings of $1.4 billion and diluted earnings per share of $1.68

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today (Aug. 23, 2017) reported net earnings of $1.4 billion and diluted earnings per share of $1.68 for the quarter ended August 4, 2017, compared to net earnings of $1.2 billion and diluted earnings per share of $1.31 in the second quarter of 2016. The second quarter results included a $96 million gain from the…

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SONIC® Drive-In announces Final 12 crews to compete in 2017 DR PEPPER SONIC GAMES

National Training Competition Gets One Step Closer to Determining the Best Crew in the Country OKLAHOMA CITY, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the last nine months, SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) has put thousands of drive-in crews from across the country through a series of trainings, quizzes, and challenging team and individual competitions in search of the…

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US Foods and Chef Marcus Samuelsson collaborate to bring menu inspiration to restaurant operators

US Foods and Chef Marcus Samuelsson collaborate to bring menu inspiration to restaurant operators   Company Unveils Product Collaboration with Renowned Restaurateur to Bring Menu Inspiration to Independent Restaurants Across the Country ROSEMONT, Ill., 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods (NYSE: USFD) is pleased to announce a new partnership with award-winning chef and restaurateur, Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Together, US Foods and…

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Asda: sales of Ginersoity help fund six placements for disadvantaged young adults across the UK

Asda: sales of Ginersoity help fund six placements for disadvantaged young adults across the UK   Social enterprise gin, Ginersoity become the world’s first social enterprise to distill gin LEEDS, England, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Social enterprise gin, Ginersoity – the world’s first social enterprise gin distilled by Pickerings is celebrating after money raised through sales…

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NGA Foundation announces scholarship recipients for 2017-2018 academic year

ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, today  (August 23, 2017) awarded up to $73,000 in scholarship funding to 16 students pursuing a career in the grocery industry for the 2017-2018 academic year. “One of the most important missions we have is preparing today’s…

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Whole Foods Market announces buy-one, get-one-free bacon deal on Sept. 2, 2017

AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — In honor of National Bacon Day on Sept. 2, Whole Foods Market will have a buy-one, get-one-free deal on two top-selling bacon brands. For one day only, when shoppers buy one 12-ounce package of Nature’s Rancher bacon or an 8-ounce package of Applegate Organic Sunday Bacon, they’ll…

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Ontdek je sport op het AH Sportfestijn

Potje voetballen met Leonne Stentler en test je sport- en foodkennis met Naomi van As en Ellen Hoog Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ooit al eens willen suppen, kruisboogschieten, boksen of zelfs zweefvliegen? In het weekend van 9 en 10 september organiseren Albert Heijn en NOC*NSF het eerste AH Sportfestijn in het Haagse Zuiderpark. Op het…

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Advance Auto Parts announces 2017 Vendor of the Year awards recipients

Leading parts provider recognizes five brand partners with awards during annual vendor summit ROANOKE, Va., 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, presented its 2017 Vendor of the Year awards during the company’s annual vendor summit held this…

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RUSSIA: Lenta announces the opening of its first hypermarket in Kamensk-Uralsky

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its first hypermarket in Kamensk-Uralsky. The new store is a Lenta compact format hypermarket located at 48 Suvorova street, Kamensk-Uralsky. The store has a total area of 7,800…

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GameStop appoints Janet Bareis as Senior Vice President of Collectibles

GRAPEVINE, Texas, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop, a global family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, announced today (Aug. 23, 2017) Janet Bareis will join the company as Senior Vice President of Collectibles, a newly created position within the company. As a member of GameStop’s senior leadership team,…

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JAPAN: Rakuten AirMap launches UTM system platform for drone manufacturers and application developers

Tokyo, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten AirMap, Inc. today (AUGUST 23, 2017) announced the launch of its UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) system platform for drone manufacturers and application developers. This marks the first service offering for the Japanese joint venture established in March 2017 by Rakuten, Inc. and AirMap, Inc. The Rakuten AirMap platform will give…

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J.Crew Group, Inc. appoints Vincent Zanna as CFO and Treasurer

NEW YORK, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — J.Crew Group, Inc. (the "Company") today (Aug. 23, 2017) announced that Vincent Zanna, previously Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective immediately. He will continue reporting to Michael J. Nicholson, President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Nicholson commented, "I am…

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Diebold Nixdorf appoints Ben Gale vice president, UK/Ireland

NORTH CANTON, Ohio and PADERBORN, Germany, 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) today (Aug. 23, 2017) announced that Ben Gale has been appointed vice president, UK/Ireland. In this role, Gale will be responsible for leading and overseeing Diebold Nixdorf's business operations in the UK and Ireland. With more than 20 years of experience in the IT sector, Ben has held senior roles…

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NCR announces voluntary lump sum pension option

Company expects to make a voluntary lump sum payment offer to certain former employees who are participants in its U.S. qualified pension plan DULUTH, Ga., 2017-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE : NCR) today (August 23, 2017) announced that it will offer a voluntary lump sum payment option to certain former employees or…

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