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Alibaba Group Holding Limited files its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016

Hangzhou, China, 2016-May-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016. The annual report can be accessed under the SEC Filing section on the Company's investor relations website at http://alibabagroup.com/en/ir/secfilings. The Company will provide a hard…

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Lowe’s to present at the RBC Capital Markets 2016 Consumer & Retail Conference in Boston, MA

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2016-May-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announces that Robert F. Hull, Jr. , chief financial officer, and Michael A. Jones , chief customer officer, will present at the RBC Capital Markets 2016 Consumer & Retail Conference in Boston, MA. What: Presentation by Bob Hull and Mike Jones at the RBC…

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L BRANDS TO WEBCAST 2016 MAY SALES REPORT ON THURSDAY, JUNE 2

COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2016-May-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with L Brands' sales release, you are invited to listen to a pre-recorded broadcast of the May Sales report. The broadcast will be available on the Internet on Thursday, June 2 at 7:30 a.m. ET. What: L Brands May Sales Report When: 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 2, 2016 Where: http://www.LB.com How: Simply…

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Wincor Nixdorf to equip all 59 stores of Dutch supermarket chain Jan Linders with new POS systems starting early 2017

Wincor Nixdorf to provide hardware, software and services Paderborn, Germany, 2016-May-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following a test installation, which is due to begin in August 2016, Wincor Nixdorf will equip all 59 stores of Dutch supermarket chain Jan Linders with new POS systems starting early 2017. The partners signed a corresponding agreement in March this…

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Best Buy announces results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2016

GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.69 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS Increased 19% to $0.44 Domestic Segment Comparable Sales Essentially Flat MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-May-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) today announced results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2016 (“Q1 FY17”), as compared to the first quarter ended May 2, 2015 (“Q1 FY16”).…

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Best Buy CAO and CFO Sharon McCollam to step down and will be succeeded by Corie Barry on June 14, 2016

CAO and CFO Sharon McCollam to step down at conclusion of company’s annual shareholder meeting in June Current Chief Strategic Growth Officer to assume CFO role MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-May-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of an internal succession plan, Best Buy today announced that Sharon McCollam, the company’s chief administrative and chief financial officer, will be…

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Motor Fuel Group announces the appointment of Richard Baker as its new retail director

Hertfordshire, England, 2016-May-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Top 50 Indies forecourt operator, Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Baker as its new retail director. Richard has had a varied and exciting 37 year career with Tesco. Joining them in 1978 as a part-time student, he very quickly progressed through the…

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Ticketbis will become part of eBay Inc.’s StubHub business

Serving fans across four continents, ticketbis will provide greater access and choice in ticketing for StubHub customers. San Jose, California, 2016-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) today announced an agreement to acquire Ticketbis, an international ticket marketplace with a presence in 47 countries.  Ticketbis will become part of eBay Inc.’s StubHub business,…

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Office Depot’s 2016 Supplier Diversity Catalog

2016 Catalog Showcases More Than 2,100 Products Offered by Certified Minority-, Women-, Disabled-, LGBT-, Veteran-Owned and Small Businesses Boca Raton, Fla., 2016-May-24 — /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 announced the release of the company’s 2016 Supplier…

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SPAR International Annual Report 2015: Our strongest sales growth in five years

Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2016-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following on from the release of the highlights of our 2015 annual results in April, the full 2015 International SPAR Annual Report is now available, featuring many more details. Just to recap, 2015 was another year of substantial progress for SPAR International. Total sales rose €1.2 billion,…

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AmRest now operates 1074 restaurants in 12 countries

Wroclaw, Poland, 2016-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — AmRest Holdings SE („AmRest”, “the Company”) (WSE: EAT), the largest publicly listed restaurant operator in Central Europe, announced today the completion of the agreement with Starbucks Coffee Company dated April 19th, 2016 to acquire the chain of Starbucks stores in Germany. As the transaction comes into effect AmRest…

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Sears Holdings expects to release its FY2016 Q1 financial results on Thursday, May 26, 2016

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2016-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) announced today that it expects to release its financial results for the Company's fiscal 2016 first quarter before the market opens on Thursday, May 26, 2016 , and simultaneously post a pre-recorded conference call and audio webcast on its corporate website. It will…

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Lowe’s Companies, Inc. to live webcast its 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 27, 2016

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2016-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) invites you to listen to a live webcast of its 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 27, 2016 . What:              Lowe’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders When:             10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 27, 2016 Where:             Visit Lowe’s…

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Lowe’s Companies, Inc. closes RONA inc. acquisition in a C$3.2 billion transaction

 Together, Lowe’s Canada and RONA Have 539 Store Locations, Pro Forma Canadian Revenues of C$6 Billion Companies are Well-Positioned for Growth in Canada’s Over C$45 Billion Home Improvement Market MOORESVILLE , N.C. and BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec , 2016-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) ("Lowe’s" or the "Company") today…

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The Michaels Companies, Inc. to host Q1-2016 results conference call on Tuesday, June 7, 2016

IRVING, Texas, 2016-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Michaels Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIK) today announced that it will report first quarter results on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, before the opening of financial markets. In connection with the announcement, the Company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. CT on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Investors can join…

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Sonic Corp. to present at William Blair 36th Annual Growth Stock Conference and at the Piper Jaffray 36th Annual Consumer Conference

OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ:SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced that the company will be presenting at the following conferences: On Tuesday, June 14, the Company will present at the William Blair 36th Annual Growth Stock Conference at the Four Seasons in Chicago, IL.The presentation will begin…

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Sidney, Ohio based Freshway Foods acquired by US Foods

Rosemont, Ill., 2016-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods today announced it has agreed to acquire Freshway Foods, a fresh fruit and vegetable processor, repacker and distributor serving customers throughout the eastern half of the United States Established in 1988, Freshway Foods is owned by brothers Phil and Frank Gilardi and is based in Sidney, Ohio.…

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SUPERVALU INC. amended its existing $1.5 billion senior secured term loan agreement

MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) today announced it has successfully completed the amendment of its existing $1.5 billion senior secured term loan agreement. On July 28, 2015, the Company announced that it is exploring a potential separation of its Save-A-Lot segment, and that as part of that process it had begun…

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Whole Foods Market opens its ninth Northern Virginia location in Pentagon City

Store brings wealth of new shopping and dining options to Pentagon City residents ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, America’s healthiest grocery store™, will open its ninth Northern Virginia location on Wednesday, June 29, in Pentagon City. The 36,800-square-foot store is located at the corner of 12th Street South and…

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Wincor Nixdorf news shipped its 100,000th ProCash 280 globally

Wincor Nixdorf has reached a major milestone in its quest to deliver one of the most robust self-service machines in the industry – it has shipped its 100,000th ProCash 280 globally. The recipient of the recently rolled out 100,000th ProCash 280 is one of the leading banks in Thailand. Paderborn, Germany, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/…

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Timpson to take over the running of Morrisons dry cleaning operations at 116 stores

Morrisons is to partner with Timpson to extend the number of popular and useful services available at its stores. Bradford, England, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Under the agreement Timpson will take over the running of Morrisons dry cleaning operations at 116 stores and will expand the offer to include key cutting, shoe and watch repairs…

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Tim Tassopoulos appointed president and COO of Chick-fil-A, Inc.

ATLANTA, Ga., 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Chick-fil-A, Inc. Board of Directors has elected Tim Tassopoulos president and chief operating officer of the privately-held company. The appointment is effective immediately. Tassopoulos, 56, most recently served as executive vice president of Operations, but began his career with Chick-fil-A as an hourly, restaurant team member. He is…

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Jeffrey C. Smith appointed Chair of Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s Board of Directors

Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders ROANOKE, Va, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced that current independent director, Jeffrey C. Smith, has been appointed Chair of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective…

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Starbucks now with 100 stores in Argentina, its sixth market in Latin America

SEATTLE, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Silvia Gonzalez was store manager at the Alto Palermo store in Buenos Aires when Starbucks opened the doors to its first store in Argentina in May 2008, its sixth market in Latin America. The opening with joint-venture partner Alsea marked a key moment in Starbucks expansion in the region,…

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Gordy’s Market announces the opening of its 26th grocery store in Hayward, WI

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISC, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gordy’s Market is pleased to announce they have opened their 26th grocery store in Hayward, WI. Gordy’s reached an agreement with the Northern Lakes Cooperative to purchase the Cabin Stop Building in Hayward, WI on March 31, 2016. The Hayward Family Restaurant, Beauty Nook, and Coop Pharmacy remained unchanged…

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Hudson’s Bay Company expands its European presence with plans for up to 20 new stores in the Netherlands over the next 24 months

Canada's premium department store banner Hudson's Bay and off-price banner Saks OFF 5TH expected to launch first stores in summer 2017 utilizing HBC's existing European platform Plans to open up to 20 stores over the next 24 months Expansion is expected to create approximately 2,500 store jobs and 2,500 construction jobs in key Dutch cities…

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SSP Group announces results for first half of its 2016 financial year

LONDON, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, announces its results for the first half of its 2016 financial year, covering the six months ended 31 March 2016. Highlights: • Strong results with good progress on last year • Operating profit1 of £30.9m: up 28.0% at constant currency,…

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SSP partners with naturally fast food brand LEON

LONDON, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has entered into a partnership with naturally fast food brand LEON. The initial five-year deal will allow LEON to bring its fun, fresh and fast food to an additional number of railway station sites across the…

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Taco Bell unveils and tests four new restaurant designs as part of its expansion plans to open 2,000 new restaurants by 2022

New Restaurants Provide Tailored Concepts that Reflect Diverse Community Experiences Irvine, Calif., 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Remember the original Taco Bell mission restaurants, complete with a bell, an outdoor patio and fire pit? That classic architectural design redefined the fast food experience for generations to come. Today, Taco Bell announced a new line of restaurant…

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Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Q1 2016: 31.4 percent increase of net earnings over the same period a year ago

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2016-May-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today reported net earnings of $884 million for the quarter ended April 29, 2016 , a 31.4 percent increase over the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per share increased 40.0 percent to $0.98 from $0.70 in the first…

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