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Overstock.com invests $4 million in Caribbean-based financial technology firm Bitt

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, 2016-Apr-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) announced a strategic investment in Bitt.com, a Caribbean-based financial technology firm working to move island nations in that region to adopt digital national currencies. Overstock.com is investing $4 million in Bitt initially. “A major impediment to economic advancement around the world is the fact that the…
April 5, 20160Comments

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Tesco to pay its British dairy farmers 28.69 ppl for their fresh milk

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Apr-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today confirmed that for three months from 1st May, it will pay its British dairy farmers 28.69 ppl for their fresh milk, through the Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group (TSDG). The TSDG, which was set up in 2007 to address the uncertainty faced by British dairy farmers caused…
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Futurist Michio Kaku and Girls Who Code Founder and CEO Reshma Saujani among the keynote speakers at the Retail’s Digital Summit

WASHINGTON, 2016-Apr-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — A groundbreaking physicist and the founder of an organization that encourages young women to pursue careers in technology will be among the keynote speakers as more than 5,000 retail, e-commerce and multichannel executives gather in Dallas this September when Shop.org hosts Retail’s Digital Summit. Futurist Michio Kaku, a City College…
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L Brands to webcast 2016 March Sales report on Thursday, April 7

COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2016-Apr-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with L Brands' sales release, you are invited to listen to a pre-recorded broadcast of the March Sales report. The broadcast will be available on the Internet on Thursday, April 7 at 7:30 a.m. ET. What: L Brands March Sales Report When: 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 7, 2016 Where: http://www.LB.com How: Simply…
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Ulta Beauty will open new satellite office in downtown Chicago

Downtown Work Space Offers National Beauty Retailer's Employees More Flexibility; Supports Growth CHICAGO, 2016-Apr-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ulta Beauty CEO Mary Dillon and Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the company will open a new satellite office in downtown Chicago to offer employees workplace flexibility and to support the company's fast-paced growth. Ulta Beauty is the…
April 4, 20160Comments

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The Kroger Co. investment will significantly accelerate Lucky’s Market’s growth in new and existing markets

Strategic partnership will benefit customers and accelerate growth in new and existing markets by combining Kroger's scale and experience with Lucky's best products, practices and techniques CINCINNATI and BOULDER, Colo., 2016-Apr-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced a strategic partnership with Lucky's Market, a specialty grocery store chain focused on natural, organic…
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Lawson, Inc. announces executive changes

TOKYO, JAPAN, 2016-Apr-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lawson, Inc. announced the following executive personnel changes, which were unanimously approved at the Board of Directors’ meeting held on March 28, 2016, and will become effective June 1, 2016. Lawson has decided to appoint Genichi Tamatsuka as the Chief Executive Officer and Sadanobu Takemasu as the Chief…
April 4, 20160Comments

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Sonic Corp. subsidiaries intend to complete a financing transaction

OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-Apr-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ:SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced that certain of its subsidiaries intend to complete a financing transaction, which will include prepaying the 2011-1 Senior Secured Fixed Rate Notes ("2011 Notes") with proceeds from the sale of a new series of securitized debt,…
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TJX Companies, Inc’s Board of Directors has raised the amount of its quarterly dividend by 24% from the last dividend paid

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-Apr-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX), the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide, today announced that its Board of Directors has raised the amount of its quarterly dividend by 24% from the last dividend paid. The Board declared a regular quarterly dividend…
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McDonald’s Corporation seeks strategic partners for its future growth plans in Asia

Company Seeks Strategic Partners to Add Value in High-Growth Markets: China, Korea and Hong Kong OAK BROOK, IL and BEIJING, CHINA, 2016-Apr-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced its intent to identify strategic partners who will add value and unlock growth potential in key markets throughout Asia to advance the company's future growth…
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BJ’s Restaurants announces the opening of its newest restaurant in Lafayette, Louisiana

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2016-Apr-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) today announced the opening of its newest restaurant in Lafayette, Louisiana.  The new BJ's Restaurant opened on Monday, March 28, 2016, at the Ambassador Town Center located off of Ambassador Caffery Parkway and Kaliste Saloom Road.  The restaurant is approximately 7,300 square feet, eats approximately 225 guests and features BJ’s…
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Colruyt to open newly renovated store in Haaltert on 30 November

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Apr-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Wednesday 30 November the renovated Colruyt store in Haaltert will open its doors after a few months of renovation work. The store has been expanded by half its original size and restyled into a new-generation Colruyt store. New-generation store Store manager Joel Steeman: "Colruyt regularly renovates its stores to…
April 3, 20160Comments

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EPA recognized The Home Depot® with 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award

ATLANTA, 2016-Apr-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, with a 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award – for its continued leadership in offering the latest innovations in energy efficient products. In 2015, The Home Depot helped…
April 2, 20160Comments

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Macerich Schedules First Quarter 2016 Earnings Release on Tuesday, May 3, 2016

SANTA MONICA, Calif., 2016-Apr-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — WHAT: Macerich (NYSE: MAC) Schedules First Quarter 2016 Earnings Release WHEN: Earnings Results will be released after market close on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.  Management will hold a conference call at 10:30 am Pacific Time (1:30 pm Eastern Time) on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 to discuss quarterly results. WHERE:…
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PREIT achieves near-completion of its non-core mall disposition effort with the sale of four more malls

Accentuates successful disposition program and underscores strength of new platform Portfolio sales increase to $458 per square foot, increasing over 20% since 2012 PHILADELPHIA, 2016-Apr-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — PREIT (NYSE: PEI) today announced it has completed the sale of four additional non-core malls, a milestone achievement that signifies the near-completion of the Company's non-core…
April 2, 20160Comments

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METRO AG prepares demerger into two independent and sector focused companies: Wholesale and Food Specialist group, and Consumer Electronics group

Creation of two independent, stock-listed companies as market leaders in their respective sectors Separation of METRO GROUP into a Wholesale and Food Specialist group, and a Consumer Electronics group Both companies with improved focus, quicker decision making processes, more flexibility and improved operational efficiency CEO Koch: "The creation of two independent companies would be the…
April 2, 20160Comments

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SSP America awarded 10 year contract to develop and operate Kenny & Zuke’s Delicatessen & Market at Portland International Airport

SSP showcase locally acclaimed Kenny & Zuke’s Delicatessen plus a marketplace full of regional products LONDON, 2016-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has been awarded a 10 year contract by the Port of Portland Commission to develop…
March 31, 20160Comments

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Taco Bell brings back Beefy Crunch Burrito and Cheesy Double Beef Burrito on April 21

IRVINE, Calif., 2016-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — In celebration of Rebecca logging 5,400 miles on the open road to get her favorite Taco Bell burrito. For Brittany, who recognized Taco Bell as senior photo backdrop gold. And in celebration of Tyler, Justin and the countless others who proudly show off their glorious taco tattoos,…
March 31, 20160Comments

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PENNYlive feiert Geburtstag

Köln, Deutschland, 2016-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kunden und Mitarbeiter gleichermaßen begeistert / Konzept des live-moderierten Kundenradios mit hohem Musikanteil überzeugt Täglich zwei Millionen Hörer. 250.000 Sendeminuten. 180.000 Radio-Spots. 1.500 beworbene Artikel. Mit diesen imposanten Zahlen ist PENNYlive schon an seinem ersten Geburtstag den Kinderschuhen entwachsen. Genau vor einem Jahr (30.03.2015) ging das bundesweit erste nationale,…
March 30, 20160Comments

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CBRE expands presence in Nordics with planned acquisition of affiliate company in Norway, Atrium AS

LOS ANGELES, CA, 2016-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire its affiliate company in Norway, Atrium AS, responding to increased demand from clients targeting commercial real estate opportunities across the Nordics. Upon completion, the acquisition will significantly strengthen CBRE’s presence in the Nordics…
March 30, 20160Comments

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FDI in Indian E-commerce will stop price wars and streamline operations: Bhaskar Venkatraman

Chennai, India, 2016-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The Indian government’s move to open up E-commerce market place to Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) will, apart from bring in more foreign investments and improve economy, also streamline and regulate the market while arresting the unethical price competitions, says Bhaskar Venkatraman, Founder and Director of JusTransact.com, an…
March 30, 20160Comments

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Save-On-Foods store in Saskatchewan marks grand opening with special Regina gala on March 31

Regina, Saskatchewan, 2016-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first Save-On-Foods store in Saskatchewan is celebrating its grand opening this weekend with a special invite-only gala on Thursday, March 31. Joining Save-On-Foods president Darrell Jones in making remarks at the gala are special guests Jim Pattison, owner of Save-On-Foods; Regina city councillor Bob Hawkins; and Regina Food…
March 30, 20160Comments

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Save-On-Foods opens store in Yukon

Whitehorse, Yukon, 2016-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Save-On-Foods is officially announcing its entry to the Yukon with a ground-breaking event in Yukon’s capital city on March 30. The store will include a 42,000-square-foot Save-On-Foods store with the full Save-On-Foods offering, and an adjacent 12,000-square-foot wholesale store on the property. Wednesday’s event will feature remarks by Save-On-Foods president…
March 30, 20160Comments

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Unibail-Rodamco SE: The rights of holders of ORNANE will be adjusted as of March 29

Paris, Amsterdam, 2016-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following the distribution on March 29, 2016 of an interim dividend of €4.85 per share, the rights of holders of ORNANE will be adjusted as of March 29, 2016 as follows: ORNANE 2012 bonds (ISIN code FR0011321330, Article 4.16.7(a)(11) of the prospectus reviewed by the “Autorité des Marchés Financiers”…
March 29, 20160Comments

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National Retail Federation: cap on debit card swipe fees should be lowered further

WASHINGTON, 2016-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — A cap on debit card swipe fees enacted by the Federal Reserve five years ago has helped reduce costs for retailers and consumers but is still higher than intended by Congress and should be lowered, the National Retail Federation said today. “In most cases, 24 cents per transaction represents a…
March 29, 20160Comments

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Jim Lanning appointed CEO/President of Ingles Markets, Inc.

ASHEVILLE, N.C., 2016-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) announced that effective today, Robert P. Ingle, II and the Company’s Board of Directors appointed Jim Lanning as CEO/President of Ingles Markets, Inc.  Mr. Lanning will continue to work with and report to Mr. Ingle, who will retain the title of Chairman of…
March 29, 20160Comments

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Dunkin’ Brands announces the appointments of new vice presidents to its management team

CANTON, MA, 2016-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc., (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced the following recent appointments of five new vice presidents to its management team. David Gill was promoted to Vice President, Supply Chain U.S. & Canada for Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins. Mr. Gill…
March 29, 20160Comments

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CU Anytime to upgrade its ATM management system to integrated channel management platform from NCR Corporation and INETCO

NCR and INETCO help increase business performance and consumer experience across a multi-vendor ATM network with one powerful, integrated view Duluth, Ga., 2016-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — CU Anytime, a leader in providing high availability management services to member credit unions, today announced plans to upgrade its ATM management system to an integrated, powerful channel management…
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The Children’s Place announces the appointment of John E. Bachman to its Board of Directors

Former Operations Leader of PricewaterhouseCoopers’ U.S. Assurance Practice, PwC Strategy Leader and Audit Partner Will Further Enhance the Board SECAUCUS, N.J., 2016-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Children’s Place, Inc.(Nasdaq:PLCE), the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America, today announced it has appointed John E. (“Jeb”) Bachman to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. …
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