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Sounders FC, Starbucks collect fan donations of scarves and winter clothing for YouthCare

SEATTLE, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Scarves for soccer fans are what hats are to baseball lovers – a show of fan unity and solidarity with a favorite team.  Anyone going to a Sounders FC match knows the phrase “scarves up” as a rallying cry, but this week the Seattle soccer team is encouraging…
October 23, 20150Comments

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Starbucks recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month throughout October

SEATTLE, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taylor Yukawa recalls the day in 2014 when his academic advisor called him about an internship with Starbucks. Then a student at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, he didn’t know what to expect. “After interviews through email and FaceTime, I was offered the role as a summer…
October 23, 20150Comments

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Starbucks to transition processing of all non-mobile payments and U.S. retail card payment transactions to Chase Commerce Solutions

SEATTLE, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has announced the selection of Chase Commerce Solutions, the global payment processing and merchant acquiring division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), to transition processing of all non-mobile payments and U.S. retail card payment transactions in company-operated stores in addition to partnering on the…
October 23, 20150Comments

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This year’s iconic red Starbucks Holiday cup unveiled

When red Starbucks cups return, it’s a signal that the holiday season is drawing near. SEATTLE, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks customers are getting an early taste of Starbucks holiday beverages starting today (October 22) along with a glimpse of this year’s red holiday cups in some of Europe’s most recognizable shopping destinations: Selfridges…
October 23, 20150Comments

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Carrefour France stages the first Innovation and Energy Fair with the support of Nicolas Hulot Foundation

Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 21 and 22 October 2015, Carrefour France will be staging the first Innovation and Energy Fair with the support of the Nicolas Hulot Foundation. The B2B event will bring together more than 50 eco-companies from both France and overseas, the aim being to share energy efficiency solutions…
October 23, 20150Comments

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Carrefour China installs connected digital ads in two of Shanghai metro’s main stations to coincide with its Wine Fair

Shanghai, China, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour.cn, Carrefour’s e-commerce website in China, is running advertisements and is causing a stir in the corridors of the Shanghai metro after installing connected digital advertisements in two of the city’s main stations to coincide with its Wine Fair. For one month, thousands of daily users of metro lines…
October 23, 20150Comments

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Amazon Q3: Operating cash flow up 72%; Free cash flow increased to $5.4 billion and Net sales increased 23% to $25.4 billion

Expects record holiday season Majority of units shipped expected to be Prime SEATTLE, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2015. Operating cash flow increased 72% to $9.8 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $5.7 billion for the trailing twelve months ended September 30,…
October 23, 20150Comments

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One-Hour Delivery on Tens of Thousands of Amazon.com Items now availble in the Bay Area

Since launching in Los Angeles and Orange County, bottled water and double stuff Oreos are a couple of the top favorites ordered through Prime Now in the Golden State SEATTLE, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that Prime Now, the company’s one-hour delivery service, has expanded to the Bay Area. Through…
October 23, 20150Comments

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Amazon’s superfast delivery service Prime Now expands to San Antonio

Amazon operates its superfast delivery service in four Texas cities, including Dallas, Austin, Houston and, now, San Antonio SEATTLE, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that Prime Now, the company’s one-hour delivery service, has expanded to San Antonio. Using the Prime Now mobile app, customers can get superfast delivery on tens…
October 23, 20150Comments

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Amazon Prime FREE Same-Day Delivery Expands to two more major metro areas, Chicago and Orlando

Faster delivery for Prime members also expands to new areas of New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia Members shopping on Amazon.com can choose from more than a million items available for same-day delivery including popular electronics, toys, movies, video games, home and kitchen supplies, everyday essentials and much more SEATTLE, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ:AMZN)…
October 23, 20150Comments

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Sears improves home appliance shopping experience by connecting online shoppers with knowledgeable associates in store

New service offers personalized in-store consultative appointments HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears, a leading integrated retailer, has introduced "Meet With An Expert" – a free and first-of-its-kind service that improves the home appliance shopping experience by connecting online shoppers with knowledgeable associates in store. The new service is available for home appliance…
October 23, 20150Comments

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“Buy 1 & We’ll Give 1” coat donation program returns to Macy’s

The “Buy 1 & We’ll Give 1” program, aimed to drive a donation of 50,000 new coats, will take place from October 27 through November 2 NEW YORK, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s (NYSE:M) is pleased to announce the return of “Buy 1 & We’ll Give 1,” a coat donation program in partnership with anti-poverty…
October 23, 20150Comments

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Ice Age’s Scrat celebrates his debut as a giant character balloon in the 89th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®

New giant character balloon celebrates next summer’s animated motion picture event “Ice Age: Collision Course,” from 20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios NEW YORK, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The world’s most beloved acorn-loving movie star is having the best National Nut Day ever, as Ice Age’s Scrat celebrates his debut as a giant character…
October 23, 20150Comments

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Macy’s Rwanda Path to Peace initiative turns 10

Rwandan weavers create special 10-year anniversary designs for sale this fall and holiday NEW YORK, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — This fall, Macy’s (NYSE:M) is celebrating 10 years of its Rwanda Path to Peace initiative, offering customers special commemorative designs to honor the decade-long partnership. Originally launched in fall 2005, the program affords an opportunity to…
October 23, 20150Comments

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S Group’s grocery trade volumes increased due to lower price policy introduced at the beginning of the year

HELSINKI, FINLAND, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Finland's poor financial situation and the general development of the trade sector caused a decline in S Group's sales for January–September in comparison to the previous year. Sales decreased by 3.9 per cent, totalling €8,009 million. The sales of S Group's largest sector – grocery trade – stood…
October 23, 20150Comments

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K-food stores launches “Thank the Producer” Christmas ham campaign to raise money to help pig farmers

HELSINKI, FINLAND, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the campaign launching at K-food stores in November, customers can, if they wish, pay one extra euro for the Finnish Christmas ham they buy. The K-Group will join the effort by adding yet another extra euro to the first. The objective of the "Thank the Producer" Christmas…
October 23, 20150Comments

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Waitrose report reveals 2015’s top food trends

Waitrose report uncovers key shopping, eating and drinking habits this year - based on millions of purchases in shops and online, and comprehensive new consumer research LONDON, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The report - the third annual Waitrose look at key food and drink trends - was researched throughout 2015.  A series of in-depth focus…
October 23, 20150Comments

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Cashmere research: Italian house Loro Piana developed method that optimizes quality while ensuring sustainable development

PARIS, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — For Loro Piana, uncompromising standards are an overriding imperative. The Italian house has made exquisite cashmere products since 1960, always putting quality before quantity. Now, thanks to extensive research into cashmere production, Loro Piana has developed a method that optimizes quality while ensuring sustainable development. To obtain perfect cashmere –…
October 23, 20150Comments

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IKEA launches LATTJO – a new play collection due out in IKEA stores this November

IKEA Collaborates with DreamWorks Animation to Bring LATTJO characters to Life in Series of Animated Shorts CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA announces the launch of LATTJO, a new play collection due out in IKEA stores this November, with the single-minded mission to inspire people to play more together every day. The LATTJO collection consists…
October 23, 20150Comments

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Host committee members for the NRF Foundation’s second annual Gala announced

Gala to also welcome Carl Banks of NY Giants fame and executives from American Express, DreamWorks, PwC WASHINGTON, 2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The NRF Foundation today announced the names of several industry insiders, retail CEOs and business partners who will serve as host committee members for the Foundation’s second annual Gala. The NRF Foundation…
October 22, 20150Comments

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Coalition of 10 associations led by NRF sent a letter to Senate in support of an amendment of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015

WASHINGTON, 2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — A broad-based coalition of 10 associations led by the National Retail Federation sent a letter today to Senate leadership in support of an amendment by Senator Tom Cotton to S. 754, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, that would give liability protection to businesses that share cyber…
October 22, 20150Comments

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NRF: migrating to chip-and-signature credit cards “overwhelming” for many small retailers

WASHINGTON, 2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — A gift shop owner told Congress today that making the change to chip-and-signature credit cards has been “overwhelming” for many small businesses and that owners are disappointed that without PINs they are being pressured to make an expensive investment without receiving the full level of security that could…
October 22, 20150Comments

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RILA: Retailers express support for amendment offered by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) to the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA)

Arlington , VA,  2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —In a letter sent to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) today the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), along with the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA), Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS), National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), National Association of…
October 22, 20150Comments

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Alan B. Colberg elected to the CarMax’s board of directors

RICHMOND, Va., 2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX) today announced that its board of directors has elected Alan B. Colberg to membership on the board, bringing its total board membership to 12. Colberg will serve on the Audit Committee. Since January 2015, Colberg, 54, has been president, CEO and director of Assurant, Inc., a global…
October 22, 20150Comments

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The Bon-Ton Stores closes its Elder-Beerman stores in Huntington Mall in Huntington, West Virginia and Lima Mall in Lima, Ohio

YORK, Pa., 2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) today announced it will close its Elder-Beerman stores in the Huntington Mall in Huntington, West Virginia and the Lima Mall in Lima, Ohio. The Company will not renew these leases, which terminate January 31, 2016. Additionally, the Company announced the closing of…
October 22, 20150Comments

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NACS Board member congressional testimony: costs to small businesses of the transition to EMV credit and debit card technology are “staggering”

WASHINGTON, 2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The costs to small businesses of the transition to EMV credit and debit card technology are “staggering”—averaging more than half of annual profits for convenience stores—yet the switch still represents a “missed opportunity” to further reduce fraud, according to congressional testimony by a NACS Board member. Testifying before the…
October 22, 20150Comments

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Tracy Gardner to serve on Gap Inc. Board of Directors effective November 11, 2015

SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that Tracy Gardner has been elected to serve on the Gap Inc. Board of Directors, effective November 11, 2015. “With more than 30 years of experience, Tracy is an accomplished merchant, creative advisor and leader in growing multi-channel brands,” said Bob Fisher, chairman…
October 22, 20150Comments

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Darden Restaurants, Inc’s board approved tax-free spin-off of select real estate and restaurant assets into Four Corners Property Trust, Inc

Transaction allows Darden to reduce approximately $1 billion in debt; Creates new opportunities for both companies to increase shareholder value ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) announced today that its board of directors has approved, subject to certain conditions, the tax-free spin-off (Spin-off) of select real estate and restaurant…
October 22, 20150Comments

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Toys“R”Us® rolls out its 2015 holiday marketing campaign on TV, digital and print

Dual Approach Features Clever TV Spots That Capture What Really Goes on When the Toy Store is Closed, While Ads that Tug at the Heartstrings Showcase the True Spirit of the Season of Giving WAYNE, NJ, 2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — This week, Toys“R”Us® will begin to roll out its 2015 holiday marketing campaign with a fully-integrated program that…
October 22, 20150Comments

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Whole Foods Market reopens its location in White Plains, NY on Saturday, October 24

White Plains Location to Officially Reveal New Store Renovations on October 24th, 2015 WHITE PLAINS, NY, 2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM), America’s Healthiest Grocery Store®, is excited to announce the grand reopening of its location in White Plains, NY on Saturday, October 24th. Timed perfectly for the start of the Thanksgiving and…
October 22, 20150Comments

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