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Marks & Spencer recalls Twist & Turn Rattle due to manufacturing fault

LONDON, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The following product is being recalled by Marks & Spencer (M&S): Product: Product Code:  On sale dates: Price: Twist & Turn Rattle  T79/02784/5970 November 2014 - July 2015 £12 M&S has established that some of the rattles pictured have been affected by a manufacturing fault. Whilst no injuries have been reported, due to the manufacturing fault there is a…
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H&M group’s sales in August increased by 1 percent vs the same month last year

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M group’s sales in August increased by 1 percent vs the same month last year August 2015 The H&M group’s sales including VAT increased by 1 percent in local currencies in August 2015 compared to the same month last year. Sales in August were negatively affected by the unseasonably…
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Drive-in restaurants chain Sonic reports system-wide same-store sales for its fiscal 2015 of 7.3%

Same-Store Sales Growth for the Fourth Fiscal Quarter 2015 Was 4.9% Fourth Fiscal Quarter 2015 Earnings Conference Call Date Announced OKLAHOMA CITY, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ:SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced system-wide same-store sales for its fiscal 2015 of 7.3%. Same-store sales growth reflected an increase of approximately…
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British Land and Oxford Properties announce two new lettings at The Leadenhall Building in London

British Land and Oxford Properties announce today two new lettings at The Leadenhall Building to global energy company Petredec and Fidelis Insurance. LONDON, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Petredec, which buys, sells and distributes Liquefied Petroleum Gas, has selected The Leadenhall Building as the location for its European headquarters. The company has signed a ten…
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NRF’s 11th annual Organized Retail Crime Survey: 97% of retailers surveyed have been victim of Organized Retail Crime last year

WASHINGTON, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Retail loss prevention executives have their hands full, and when it comes to the organized crime gangs that wreak havoc on their stores, their inventory and their bottom line, retailers are getting more aggressive in their efforts to fight the $30 billion problem. According to the National Retail…
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US Foods brings more than 20 new innovative Items to customers with the newest edition of The Scoop

Grass-Fed Burgers, Cuban Pork Roast and Iced Latte Concentrate Among the More than 20 New, Innovative Items in the Fall Scoop Rosemont, Ill., 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods brings bold flavors and delivers insights from its own back of the house operations straight to customers with the newest edition of The Scoop. From unique items…
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Chipotle Mexican Grill announced the latest installment of its popular “Cultivating Thought” author series

Participants invited to summarize the essays on Chipotle’s packaging for a chance to win one of 500 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite e-readers DENVER, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced the latest installment of its popular “Cultivating Thought” author series, and with it a new online sweepstakes called the Super Short Book Report.…
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Retail Industry Leaders Association introduced its second Retail Energy Management Report

Austin, TX, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) introduced its second Retail Energy Management Report, a resource for companies to compare energy management programs across the industry and identify opportunities for progress. The report was released prior to the opening of RILA's 2015 Retail Sustainability Conference, now in its…
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Jussi Mikkola becomes Chairman of the Board of Management IIC – INTERSPORT International GmbH

Jussi Mikkola confirmed as Chairman of the IIC Board of Management, Steve Evers elected new Member. Bern, Switzerland, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the beginning of September, the Annual General Meeting of IIC - INTERSPORT International GmbH (IIC) took place in Sweden. On this occasion, Steve Evers (COO of Euretco Holding B.V.) was unanimously elected as Member…
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CarMax signs new partnership with NFL’s reigning Super Bowl champion New England Patriots

Company to Honor Local Heroes Through Bright Side of Game Day Promotion at 2015 Patriots Regular Season Home Games BOSTON, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, today announced a new partnership with the National Football League’s reigning Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. As part of the multi-year sponsorship…
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CarMax announced new partnerships with three top NFL and NCAA teams

Company Teams Up with New England Patriots and Minnesota Golden Gophers; Expands Relationship with Denver Broncos RICHMOND, VA., 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, today announced new partnerships with three top NFL and NCAA teams. As part of new multi-year sponsorship agreements, CarMax is now the official…
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Kimco Realty named to the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index

Designation follows recent recognition from the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE: KIM) is pleased to announce that it has been named to the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI), effective September 21. The company is the only open-air shopping center REIT to…
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NACS Consumer Fuels Survey: lower gas prices have not significantly altered consumer behavior or attitudes about the state of the economy

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — While two in three American drivers (67%) report that gas prices are falling, lower gas prices have not significantly altered consumer behavior or attitudes about the state of the economy, according to the latest Consumer Fuels Survey results released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Although drivers…
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Intershop client 4Care GmbH wins 2015 Shop Usability Award with its online store Lensbest.de

Jena, Germany, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Another Intershop client has just celebrated a significant award. Following the success of Mister Spex at the 2015 ECMOD Direct Commerce Award in June, on September 10 4Care GmbH scored a win at the 8th Shop Usability Awards ceremony in the Wellness, Beauty and Health category with its online…
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Tim Grace appointed Executive VP Global Chief Talent Officer Toys“R”Us

WAYNE, NJ, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. announced that it has named Tim Grace as Executive Vice President, Global Chief Talent Officer, effective today. In this role, Mr. Grace will oversee all global human resources functions, including organizational design, talent acquisition, succession planning, learning, change management and labor and employee relations, as well as…
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Seafood Steamer now available at Sobeys’ Seafood Service Counters across the country

Now seafood is simple; Sobeys’ new meal solution takes the mess and guesswork out of preparing seafood STELLARTON, NS, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sobeys has simplified seafood preparation with the launch of the Seafood Steamer, a new innovation now available at Sobeys’ Seafood Service Counters across the country. Addressing some of the common concerns Canadians have…
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Lisa A. Payne to transition Taubman’s CFO role to Simon J. Leopold, Treasurer and Executive VP Capital Markets

Payne will retain her role as vice chairman of the Board until leaving the company in March 2016 BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) today announced that Lisa A. Payne will transition the company’s chief financial officer role to Treasurer and Executive Vice President, Capital Markets, Simon J. Leopold, effective…
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CBRE Group included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for 2nd year in a row

Los Angeles, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the second year in a row. This prestigious index recognizes corporations demonstrating leadership on environmental, social and governance issues. CBRE is the only commercial real estate services and…
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CBL & Associates Properties appoints Chris Bursch as VP Information Technology

Chattanooga, TN, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. today announced the addition of Chris Bursch as Vice President – Information Technology. Mr. Bursch will be responsible for all areas of Information Technology at CBL. “We are pleased to welcome Chris to the CBL team,” said Stephen Lebovitz, President and CEO, CBL &…
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Hong Kong: Futuristic new Fortress flagship store opens in Times Square

HONG KONG, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — A futuristic new Fortress flagship store has opened in Times Square, bringing Hong Kong consumers the latest technology from new and trusted brands in a high-tech hub where they can try, buy and browse. Our dedication to innovation is behind this pioneering new store format, which includes…
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BILLA Mitarbeiter und Kunden spenden Spielzeug an Kinderkrebsstation der Uniklinik Graz

Wiener Neudorf / Graz, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Im Zuge der österreichweiten BILLA Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative wurde in insgesamt neun BILLA Filialen in Graz eine Spielzeug-Sammelaktion gestartet. BILLA Mitarbeiter wie Kunden konnte dabei neue Spielwaren und Bastelutensilien in den teilnehmenden Filialen für den guten Zweck abgeben. Durch das erfolgreiche Projekt konnten gestern schließlich 50 Kartons voll Spielsachen…
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New Zealand: New World Hillcrest Alana Empson won Alto Young Butcher of the Year

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alana Empson from New World Hillcrest has won the Alto Young Butcher of the Year. Last night, following months of refining her skills, she had two hours to turn a beef rump, pork loin, size 20 chicken and a mystery cut into a display of value-added cuts. She…
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Indonesia Best eMark Award 2015 goes for Hypermart

Lippo Village, Tangerang, Indonesia, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — SWA-Business Digest Magazine and Telkom University hold the Indonesia Best eMark Award 2015 to celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Telkom University on September 10, 2015. During the ceremony, Hypermart as the core modern retail business of PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk, received the prestigious award at the main event…
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DICK’S Sporting Goods opens its 40th store in Ohio at Wayne Towne Center in Wooster

PITTSBURGH, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its 40th store in Ohio and 630thstore nationwide on Friday, September 25th at Wayne Towne Center in Wooster, OH (4027 Burbank Road). DICK'S three-day grand opening celebration will run through Sunday, September 27th.…
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DICK’S Sporting Goods to open its 39th store in Ohio

PITTSBURGH, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its 39th store in Ohio and 629thstore nationwide on Friday, September 25th at Guernsey Crossing in Chillicothe, OH (1251 North Bridge Street). DICK'S three-day grand opening celebration will run through Sunday, September 27th.…
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Food Safety Month: Defense Commissary Agency reminds its patrons to use the guidelines of “Be Food Safe” when they handle their groceries

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gambling with food safety is a bet you cannot afford to lose. According to Foodsafety.gov, one in six Americans will fall ill this year from food poisoning, with 100,000 going to the hospital and 3,000 people dying each year. Commissaries have layers of food safety protection to help keep…
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Emily Lawson appointed Chief People Officer Kingfisher plc

Westminster, UK, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kingfisher plc, the international home improvement company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Lawson as Chief People Officer. She will join the business in October. The appointment completes the international leadership team put together by Kingfisher CEO Véronique Laury. Emily was previously Group HR Director at…
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Kingfisher donates £50,000 to UNICEF’s ‘Syria Children’s emergency appeal’

Westminster, UK, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kingfisher, the international home improvement company, has today donated £50,000 to UNICEF’s ‘Syria Children’s emergency appeal’ to support their vital work to save and protect Syrian Children. Kingfisher believes that homes are central to people’s lives and with almost two million Syrian children having been forced to flee…
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Office Depot expands its geographical reach in Europe with new partners in Romania and Malta

Austral Trade in Romania and Complete Supplies in Malta are now official Office Depot selling partners BOCA RATON, Fla., 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services and solutions and parent company of Office Depot and OfficeMax, today announced new partnerships in Romania and Malta to expand…
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Kmart revealed its Fab 15 list of the hottest toys for the 2015 holiday season

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kmart today revealed its Fab 15 list of the hottest toys for the 2015 holiday season and announced its first-ever Kid Toy Advisory Board – a select group of kids of Kmart associates who will serve as toy experts and holiday toy consultants. Kmart's annual Fab 15…
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