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NCR Corporation ranked seventh on the 2016 IDC Financial Insights FinTech Rankings

DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (September 9, 2016) announced it ranked seventh on the 2016 IDC Financial Insights FinTech Rankings. The most comprehensive vendor ranking within the financial services industry, the annual IDC FI FinTech Rankings is based on 2015 calendar year…

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USDA FSIS: PT Farm, LLC recalls lamb products that may be contaminated with E. coli

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — PT Farm, LLC, a North Haverhill, N.H. establishment, is recalling approximately 15 pounds of lamb products that may be contaminated with E. coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Sept. 9, 2016). The lamb products, a neck and one leg, were derived from…

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Sainsbury’s to open 200 Click & Collect points by the end of the year

Sainsbury’s to open 200 Click & Collect points by the end of the year   London, 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following its recent acquisition of Home Retail Group plc, owner of Argos and Habitat, Sainsbury’s today ( 09 September 2016) unveiled plans for customers to shop whenever and wherever they like, by launching up to…

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The John Lewis Partnership comments on its Managing Director Andy Street running for the office of the Mayor of the West Midlands

London, 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The John Lewis Partnership notes recent speculation that Andy Street, Managing Director, John Lewis is to run for the office of the Mayor of the West Midlands. Andy has indicated to the Chairman that he is interested in running for the office, but at this stage has not been formally…

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NRF: September Import cargo volume should be at near-peak levels despite Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports should be at near-peak levels this month even as retailers work to cope with the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today (September 9, 2016) by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “Hanjin…

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Kimco Realty Corp. management to present at Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 13, 2016

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM) announced today (9/9/2016) that its management will participate in the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 in New York City. Kimco management will provide a general overview of the company followed by a question and answer session. The…

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NACS releases statement regarding Hensarling’s intention to mark up the Financial Choice Act

Alexandria, VA, 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lyle Beckwith, senior vice president of government relations of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), today (9/9/2016) released the following statement regarding House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling’s announced intention to mark up the Financial Choice Act, which includes a provision to repeal debit swipe fee…

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Banana Republic announces style icon Olivia Palermo as its first women’s global style ambassador

NEW YORK, 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Banana Republic is excited to announce that international style icon Olivia Palermo is the brand’s first women’s global style ambassador. Through the partnership, Palermo will be integrated throughout Banana Republic’s global marketing, starting in Fall 2016 and will extend through 2017. Palermo brings a fresh perspective to the versatile…

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Wegmans Food Markets announces influenza vaccine for 2016-2017 flu season is now available

ROCHESTER, N.Y., 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The influenza vaccine for the 2016-2017 flu season is now available at all Wegmans Food Markets locations. At Wegmans, receiving the flu vaccination is as easy as picking up a few items for dinner – just stop by the store pharmacy during normal business hours; no need for…

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Stokoe Farms to honor Wegmans’ 100th anniversary in its annual corn maze

Stokoe Farms to honor Wegmans’ 100th anniversary in its annual corn maze   SCOTTSVILLE, NY, 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Stokoe Farms Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Fest will honor Wegmans’ 100th anniversary in its annual corn maze. The three-acre maze is the image of the heart-shaped “Wegmans Veggies” logo surrounded by a “corn”ucopia of vegetables.  Farm…

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Taubman Asia and Shinsegae Group opens Starfield Hanam shopping center in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea, 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Excited crowds gathered for the grand opening of Starfield Hanam shopping center today (09/09/2016) in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Developed by Taubman Asia and Shinsegae Group, the center was opened after a ceremonial ribbon cutting featuring Taubman Centers, Inc. Chairman, President and CEO Robert S.…

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ShopRite celebrates the 10th Anniversary of its in-store Registered Dietitian program with calendar of events

KEASBEY, NJ, 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ —  ShopRite, operating more than 260 supermarkets throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland, announced today (September 8, 2016) that it will officially celebrate the 10th Anniversary of its in-store Registered Dietitian program with a series of events, giveaways, health and wellness workshops, cooking demonstrations…

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ShopRite opens newest full-service supermarket at Whitman Plaza in Philadelphia

Keasbey, NJ, 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite today (Sept. 1, 2016)) cut the ribbon on its newest full-service, state-of the-art supermarket in Philadelphia, Pa. Located at 330 Oregon Ave., the 60,000-square-foot ShopRite of Whitman Plaza will be operated by the Colligas Family and their Colligas Family Markets, LLC. The family’s new store features a large selection…

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NEW ZEALAND: New World opens new supermarket at Woolston, Christchurch

NEW ZEALAND: New World opens new supermarket at Woolston, Christchurch   Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Christchurch's newest supermarket opened its doors today (09 September 2016), bringing a new look for Woolston, a better shopping experience for east Christchurch, and dozens of new jobs. New World Ferry Road has been built beside the existing site…

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PHILIPPINES: SM reached out to more local investors during its retail investor seminar

PHILIPPINES: SM reached out to more local investors during its retail investor seminar   Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) reached out to more local investors as it underscored Philippine corporate growth. SM, with subsidiaries SM Prime Holdings and BDO Unibank, recently concluded retail investor seminar in partnership with CitisecOnline.com in Cebu,…

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The Defense Commissary Agency salutes the entire Air Force community on their 69th anniversary

FORT LEE, Va., 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sixty-nine years ago on Sept. 18, men and women of the Army Air Forces stopped wearing Army green and started sporting Air Force blue. On that date, W. Stuart Symington – formerly the Assistant Secretary of War for Air – was sworn in as the first Secretary of…

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Barnes & Noble reports sales and earnings for its fiscal 2017 first quarter ended July 30, 2016

New York, NY, 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) today (September 8, 2016) reported sales and earnings for its fiscal 2017 first quarter ended July 30, 2016. Total sales for the first quarter were $913.9 million, declining 6.6% as compared to the prior year. Retail sales, which include Barnes & Noble stores…

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Colombia: Ara stores open in Chía and Soacha; with plans to end the year with 40 stores in the country

Lisbon, 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ara’s arrival in the centre of the country – where it should end the year with approximately 40 stores – will begin with the opening of its first two stores, in Chía and Soacha, on September 10th. Expansion into Bogotá and nine municipalities in Cundinamarca follows on from the positive…

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Fnac opens new Fnac Connect store in Aubière with plans to open 10 Fnac Connect stores by the end of 2017

A Ivry, 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fnac has announced the opening, on September 9, of a new Fnac Connect store in Aubière, on the outskirts of Clermont-Ferrand. As a forerunner in the retail of connected objects, and one of the main smartphone and phone accessories retailers in France, Fnac strives to strengthen its leading…

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USDA FSIS: ground beef products recall by The Paradise Valley Market, Inc. (Carnival Supermarket) due to possible E. Coli O157:H7 Adulteration

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Paradise Valley Market, Inc. (Carnival Supermarket), located at 870 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista, Calif., is voluntarily recalling approximately 35 pounds of ground beef products that may be adulterated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Sept. 8, 2016). The…

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Violeta by MANGO celebrates curvy women with new campaign video

Violeta by MANGO celebrates curvy women with new campaign video   Barcelona, 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Violeta by MANGO is launching a digital project this season that celebrates curvy women, to prove that fashion can be worn by all sizes. The chosen format is a video in which the stars discuss the fashion industry, clichés about…

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Office Depot partners with Pocket Points, an app that rewards college students who stay off their phones

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and OfficeMax brands, today (September 8, 2016) announced it is the sole national school and office supply retailer with Pocket Points, an app that rewards students for refraining from…

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Hudson’s Bay Company announces the appointment of David J. Schwartz as General Counsel and EVP

Toronto, ON, 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hudson’s Bay Company today (Sept 8, 2016 ) announced the appointment of David J. Schwartz as General Counsel and Executive Vice President. Mr. Schwartz will lead the company’s global legal organization across banners, and will drive initiatives critical to HBC’s strategic plan. The appointment is effective Friday, September…

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Catch Every Kid initiative launches to promote childhood immunizations throughout Washington state

SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Sep. 8th, 2016) kicks off Catch Every Kid, Group Health Foundation’s effort to promote childhood immunizations throughout Washington state. The campaign is asking parents to vaccinate their children, encourage discussions with friends and neighbors about the importance of vaccinating children, and to donate to the Foundation so more…

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Stater Bros. Charities to provide new badges and cap pieces to the San Bernardino Police Department’s elite Honor Guard unit

San Bernardino, California, 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stater Bros. Charities is pleased to support the San Bernardino Police Department’s Honor Guard by providing new badges and cap pieces which identify participating officers as members of the elite Honor Guard unit. The San Bernardino Police Department Honor Guard is a group of officers who donate their…

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Kohl’s Cares Field Trip Grant Program to provide more than $1 million to schools in metro-Milwaukee area during the 2016-2017 school year

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) today (September 8, 2016 ) announced more than 480 schools in the metro-Milwaukee area will take more than 1,200 field trips this school year courtesy of the Kohl’s Cares Field Trip Grant Program. The program will provide more than $1 million for field trips…

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Kohl’s enhances its in-store and online toy assortment this holiday season

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announces an enhanced in-store and online toy assortment this holiday with even more of the hottest brands and products across the most popular toy categories of the season. This includes a retail partnership with American Girl, a premium brand loved by girls of all…

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HHS and Walgreens to distribute more than $10 million worth of free flu shot vouchers for uninsured Americans this flu season

Washington, D.C & Deerfield, Ill., 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with Walgreens, will help provide more than $10 million worth of free flu shot vouchers this flu season to improve flu immunization rates among uninsured Americans. Through the initiative, which is in its seventh…

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SSP to open its first Ed’s Easy Diner at London’s Liverpool Street Station

LONDON, 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, is set to open its first Ed’s Easy Diner at London’s Liverpool Street Station. The new restaurant is scheduled to open this month. Launching over a quarter of a century ago Ed’s Easy Diner welcomed its first…

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