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BESTSELLER’s maternity wear brand MAMALICIOUS launches baby and toddler wear MINIMIZE

Brande, Denmark, 2014-6-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Danish fashion house BESTSELLER’s recent revamp of Mamalicious with a new look, design vision and brand identity has paved the way for a brand extension uniting cute with a new Nordic interpretation of trend and look. MINIMIZE is a new take on baby and toddler wear, in sizes from new-born…
June 24, 20140Comments

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Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Harris Teeter donates $675,153.97 to schools this month through its fundraising program Together in Education

Schools Receive Over $1.5 Million from Harris Teeter throughout 2013-2104 school year Matthews, N.C., 2014-6-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Today, Harris Teeter announced it is donating $675,153.97 to schools this month through Together in Education (TIE), Harris Teeter’s fundraising program for schools in its communities.  This third and final payment of the current school year brings the…
June 24, 20140Comments

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Business Home & Garden Home Decor Management Retail Retailer

Kingfisher hosted reception at the House of Commons to mark first year of Net Positive

LONDON, 2014-6-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  It’s a year since Kingfisher, Europe’s largest home improvement retailer (B&Q and Screwfix) launched Net Positive - its restorative approach to business.  To mark the occasion and its first full-year’s results, the Group hosted a reception at the House of Commons to share its progress against ambitious targets. One of…
June 24, 20140Comments

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Carrefour to acquire DIA France for enterprise value of 600 million euros

PARIS, 2014-6-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Carrefour announces, as part of an exclusivity agreement with DIA, the signature of a put option with a view to acquire DIA France for an enterprise value of 600 million euros. With more than 800 stores totaling nearly 550,000 m² to date, DIA France recorded sales under banners of 2.3…
June 23, 20140Comments

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Awards Management Retail Retailer

Glen Tully receives Global Co-operator Award from The Canadian Co-operative Association and Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada

Saskatchewan, Canada, 2014-6-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Canadian Co-operative Association and Co-operative Development Foundation (CDF) of Canada recognized Glen Tully with the Global Co-operator Award for his commitment to its international development work. The award was presented June 16 at the Canadian Co-operative Association and Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada Congress in Moncton, N.B. VIDEO: Glen Tully comments…
June 23, 20140Comments

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Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Wegmans Food Markets donated $25,000 to Achievement Center of Erie, PA to help fund the construction of outdoor play therapy area at Millcreek Township

ERIE, PA, 2014-6-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Wegmans Food Markets has donated $25,000 to the Achievement Center of Erie, PA to help fund the construction of an outdoor play therapy area at the Center’s new location in Millcreek Township. Expected to open early this fall in what was formerly a Walmart store, the site will house…
June 23, 20140Comments

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Consumer Goods Discounts Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Morrisons announces another round of price cuts that will lead to 135 everyday products becoming permanently cheaper

Bradford, England,  2014-6-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Morrisons announces another round of price cuts, taking effect on Monday (23 June), that will lead to 135 everyday products becoming permanently cheaper. The latest round of cuts will see prices slashed by as much as 41%, with an average reduction of 14%. Cuts will be across a mix…
June 23, 20140Comments

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Business Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Russia’s largest food retailer Magnit opens 55th “Magnit Family” store

Krasnodar, 2014-6-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest food retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the 55th “Magnit Family” store. Please be informed that today the Company has opened its 55th “Magnit Family” store located at 11, Chistopolskaya street, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Volga federal district. Assortment of the store…
June 23, 20140Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Scotherbs to supply Sainsbury’s range of fresh cut herbs

LONDON,  2014-6-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Scotland’s fresh herb grower and packer, Scotherbs has secured a deal to supply Sainsbury’s range of fresh cut herbs. Available in supermarkets across Scotland, Northern Ireland and North West England, products range from coriander to mint. Sainsbury’s has worked with Scotherbs since 2009 having established a regional supply base of branded…
June 23, 20140Comments

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AHOLD REPURCHASED 2,622,529 AHOLD COMMON SHARES FOR € 35.36 MILLION BETWEEN JUNE 16 AND 20, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-6-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Ahold has repurchased 2,622,529 Ahold common shares in the period from June 16, 2014 up to and including June 20, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 13.4815 per share for a total consideration of € 35.36 million. These repurchases were made as part of…
June 23, 20140Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Grocery Retail Retailer

US Foods opened wholesale food and restaurant supply store CHEF’STORE in Tempe, Arizona

New Food and Restaurant Supply Store Provides Food Industry Professionals with Everything They Need to be Successful at Competitive Prices Seven Days a Week  Rosemont, Ill., 2014-6-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  US Foods today opened the country’s fourth CHEF’STORE in Tempe, Ariz. CHEF’STORE is a wholesale food and restaurant supply store featuring an assortment of more than…
June 23, 20140Comments

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The Scottish Retail Consortium calls on the Government to help keep down the cost of doing business and assist retailers to expand and create jobs

LONDON,  2014-6-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) is calling on the Scottish Government to do more to help keep down the cost of doing business and cost of living, and assist retailers to expand and create jobs. In a new paper ‘Scottish Retail: Creating Jobs, Investing in Communities, Boosting Growth' submitted to…
June 23, 20140Comments

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Business Convenience Stores Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

NACS and the United Fresh Produce Association to increase sales of fresh produce in convenience stores

​Alexandria, VA, 2014-6-20 — /EPR Retail News/ —  NACS and the United Fresh Produce Association announced a new partnership to significantly increase the sales of fresh produce in convenience stores. A new task force of members of both groups met during the United Fresh 2014 convention in Chicago last week. As the leading associations representing produce suppliers and…
June 20, 20140Comments

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Baby Products Business Management Retail Retailer Toys

Michael J. Short appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Toys“R”Us, Inc.

WAYNE, NJ, 2014-6-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced that it has named Michael J. Short Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Toys“R”Us, Inc., effective June 23. Mr. Short, 53, a seasoned finance executive with broad retail and corporate development experience, was most recently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of…
June 20, 20140Comments

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Business Financial Healthcare Management Retail Retailer

Rite Aid Corporation reported $6.5 billion revenues for its fiscal first quarter ended May 31, 2014

First Quarter Net Income of $41.4 Million and Net Income per Diluted Share of $0.04, Compared to Prior Year's First Quarter Net Income of $89.7 Million and Net Income per Diluted Share of $0.09 First Quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $282.6 Million Compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $344.8 Million in Prior First Quarter Rite Aid Confirms Outlook…
June 20, 20140Comments

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Healthcare Retail Retailer

Rite Aid increased supplies of whooping cough booster vaccine Tdap at all 578 California locations after “Epidemic” spike in whooping cough cases for 2014

Increase Comes After State Public Health Officials Report "Epidemic" Spike in Whooping Cough Cases for 2014 CAMP HILL, PA, 2014-6-20 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Rite Aid has increased supplies of the whooping cough booster vaccine Tdap at all 578 California locations after the California Department of Public Health reported1 the number of whooping cough cases in the state…
June 20, 20140Comments

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Apparel Consumer Goods Fashion Retail Retailer

Meijer gears up for the Fourth of July celebrations with perfect apparel to help you display a patriotic theme

Get your red, white and blue on! GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-6-20 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Fourth of July celebrations are right around the corner, and Meijer has the perfect apparel to help you display a patriotic theme the way you are most comfortable. Stars and Stripes: Going all out with flags, stars and stripes is easy to manage…
June 20, 20140Comments

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Healthcare Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Meijer pharmacy marks 20 millionth free customer prescription through its free prescription program

Retailer’s program helps address rising health care costs, saving customers more than $284 million GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-6-20 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Meijer pharmacies marked a major milestone this month when one of the retailer’s pharmacists dispensed the 20 millionth free customer prescription through its free prescription program. The program – a first of its kind when…
June 20, 20140Comments

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Business Grocery Retail Retailer

Price Chopper opens new supermarket in Chatham, N.Y.

Flag Raising, National Anthem and Ribbon Cutting Mark Grand Opening Schenectady, N.Y., 2014-6-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Friday morning, the Ghent VFW raised the American flag to the national anthem performed by Arielle King in celebration of the grand opening of the newest Price Chopper Supermarket located at 2614 Route 66 in Ghent. Price Chopper Executive Chairman…
June 20, 20140Comments

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Consumer Goods Consumer Information Consumer Services Healthcare Retail Retailer

Giant launches International Pre-Travel Consultations and Immunizations at select Giant Food stores

In-Store Pharmacists Offer International Pre-Travel Consultations and Immunizations to Giant Customers LANDOVER, Md., 2014-6-20 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Travel-related illnesses can ruin a good trip; no matter where in the world you go. In an effort to keep customers healthy on their adventures and provide a full range of health services, Giant Food of Landover, Md. is…
June 20, 20140Comments

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Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Commissary starts this year’s Feds Feed Families campaign

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-6-20 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Commissary employees and customers are working together again this year to collect donations for the Feds Feed Families campaign. The campaign, which takes place June 1 through Aug. 31, collects much-needed items for local food banks. Customers and employees can donate nonperishable food and personal hygiene items to the…
June 20, 20140Comments

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Business Consumer Goods Consumer Services Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Grocery carts for special-needs children “Caroline’s Cart” to be available in 40 commissaries across United States

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-6-20 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Forty commissaries across the United States will soon offer grocery carts designed specifically for special-needs children. Called "Caroline's Cart," it enables special-needs children – or even adults under 250 pounds – to safely and easily accompany parents or caretakers on commissary shopping trips. The cart provides the option…
June 20, 20140Comments

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Management Retail Retailer

The second application window for Tesco’s Future Farmer Foundation will open on Friday 20 June

Cheshunt, England, 2014-6-19 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The second application window for Tesco’s Future Farmer Foundation will open on Friday 20 June, with the first talented group of young farmers already on course to be the country’s next agricultural entrepreneurs. Over a twelve month programme, each group of 50 young farmers will take part in business planning…
June 19, 20140Comments

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Tesco launched brand new healthy eating range “my fit lifestyle” for people ‘on the go’

90% of Brits  say a lack of time leads to unhealthy food choices Six out of ten people eat whilst on the move or at their desk Tesco wheels out restaurant taxi service to mark the launch of new range Cheshunt, England, 2014-6-19 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Tesco has launched a brand new healthy eating range my fit…
June 19, 20140Comments

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Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Tesco in search for charities to benefit from estimated £1.8 million to be raised from carrier bag levies in Wales and Scotland

Cheshunt, England, 2014-6-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has launched its search for the charities that will benefit from an estimated £1.8 million set to be raised from carrier bag levies in Wales and Scotland. The retailer has given the green light for charities to submit proposals on how they could work with Tesco and use the money to…
June 19, 20140Comments

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Business Consumer Goods Consumer Information Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

METRO GROUP launches unique technology that allows detailed tracking of the origin of fish and meat products

Düsseldorf, Germany, 2014-6-19 — /EPR Retail News/ —  METRO GROUP is stepping up its efforts for a sustainable handling of sensitive product categories: the Düsseldorf-based retail company today presented a new and so far unique technology that allows a detailed tracking of the origin of fish and meat products. Thus, when purchasing fish, customers of the wholesale subsidiary METRO Cash…
June 19, 20140Comments

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Business Environment Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Sainsbury’s Cannock store to run on power generated solely from the supermarket’s own food waste

LONDON, 2014-6-19 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Industry partners Biffa and Sainsbury’s are today celebrating an innovative facility that will allow Sainsbury’s Cannock store to run on power generated solely from the supermarket’s own food waste. Using Biffa’s advanced anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities and a unique power link up, Sainsbury’s Cannock store will be powered using electricity generated…
June 19, 20140Comments

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Business Malls Management Marketing Retail

Global retail real estate convention ICSC RECon to be held from 18 to 20 May 2014 in Las Vegas

New Schedule, New Hours, New Floor Plan NEW YORK, 2014-5-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  RECon, the global retail real estate convention, hosted by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), will provide networking, deal making, and educational opportunities for shopping center professionals from across the globe. The convention runs from May 18-20, 2014 and takes…
May 5, 20140Comments

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L Brands to broadcast April Sales Report on May 8, 2014

COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2014-5-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  In conjunction with L Brands' sales release, you are invited to listen to a pre-recorded broadcast of the April sales report with Amie Preston, Chief Investor Relations Officer for L Brands (NYSE: LB).  The broadcast will be available on the Internet on Thursday, May 8, at 7:30…
May 5, 20140Comments

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Toys“R”Us, Inc. to hold fourth quarter 2013 Lenders and Note Investors Conference Call on May 7, 2014

WAYNE, NJ, 2014-5-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Toys“R”Us, Inc. is pleased to announce that its fourth quarter 2013 Lenders and Note Investors Conference Call to discuss the financial results of Toys“R”Us, Inc., Toys“R”Us – Delaware, Inc., and Toys“R”Us Property Company II, LLC has been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Participation…
May 5, 20140Comments

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