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The Co-operative Group announced 207 farms will share £4,928,627.46 in premium payments

MANCHESTER, UK, 2014-8-18 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The Co-operative announced today (Saturday, 16 August) an almost £5m shot in the arm for British farmers, who supply its own-brand fresh meat, poultry and milk. The premiums will go to members of The Co-operative’s farming groups which were launched in order to back British farmers and agriculture, and to…
August 18, 20140Comments

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Foodstuffs: Pams and Budget to adopt Government’s Health Star Rating on all packaging

Foodstuffs has today announced that Pams and Budget product packaging will include the Government’s Health Star Rating. Whakatane, New Zealand,  2014-8-18 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Dave McAteer,  General Manager, Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd says, “We support the principles behind the Health Star Rating System as it provides customers with an easily understandable way to identify the…
August 18, 20140Comments

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Big Lots to celebrate the grand opening of its newest store in Reynoldsburg, Ohio on August 22, 2014

OSU Great Archie Griffin to Sign Autographs at Reynoldsburg Grand Opening Columbus, OH, 2014-8-18 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Big Lots announced today that it will celebrate the grand opening of its newest store at 9 a.m. on August 22, 2014. The 30,055 square foot Reynoldsburg, Ohio, store is located in the Century City Shopping Center at…
August 18, 20140Comments

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Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson and Starbucks hosted nation’s first Solutions City™ event

Grinding coffee beans, a whirring blender, or the hiss of steaming milk are not the sounds you would expect to hear at a mayor’s town hall. Sacramento, CA, 2014-8-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Last night (August 13, 2014), however, a Starbucks store on Alhambra Boulevard in Central Sacramento became the setting for a meeting with Mayor…
August 15, 20140Comments

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Walmart, Walmart Foundation and U.S. Conference of Mayors announced the first grant recipients of Walmart U.S. Manufacturing Innovation Fund’s $10 million commitment

Walmart U.S. Manufacturing Innovation Fund will award $10 Million in grants over next five years; Grants latest milestone in Walmart’s unprecedented $250 billion domestic manufacturing commitment DENVER, 2014-8-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Walmart, the Walmart Foundation and the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), kicked off a new chapter in the modern American manufacturing story today as…
August 15, 20140Comments

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CarMax, Inc. opens its first store in Lynchburg, Virginia located at 507 Simons Run

Company Celebrates with Community Donations RICHMOND, Virginia, 2014-8-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its first store in Lynchburg, Virginia located at 507 Simons Run. The store is more than 8,000-square-feet, occupies more than 5 acres and stocks approximately 120 used vehicles. In celebration of the Lynchburg store…
August 15, 20140Comments

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Wegmans Food Markets starts enhanced Specialty Pharmacy Service for medications used to treat conditions in the fields of rheumatology, gastroenterology, neurology, and dermatology

ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-8-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Starting this month, Wegmans Food Markets is offering an enhanced Specialty Pharmacy Service for medications used to treat conditions in the fields of rheumatology, gastroenterology, neurology, and dermatology. Specialty pharmacy medications can produce dramatic improvements for some people with chronic conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis,…
August 15, 20140Comments

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Whole Foods Market Cheese Expert Cathy Strange honored with Order of Agricultural Merit Award

Global cheese buyer Cathy Strange acknowledged for her contribution to agriculture AUSTIN, TX, 2014-8-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Global cheese buyer Cathy Strange travels the world meeting cheesemakers and dairy farmers, tasting cheese and judging international competitions, and her most recent honor is the French Ordre Du Merite Agricole Award (Order of Agricultural Merit), presented to…
August 15, 20140Comments

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CBRE: High-tech companies helped fuel double-digit rent growth in eight U.S. markets over the past two years

High-tech Companies Account for 20 Percent of Major Leasing Activity in U.S. Thus Far in 2014, Up from 14 Percent in 2013 ​Los Angeles, 2014-8-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Robust high-tech employment has played a major role in the recovery of the U.S. office market and has helped fuel double-digit rent growth in eight U.S. markets…
August 15, 20140Comments

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Foodstuffs held successful annual Fresh and Grocery Trade Expo at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium

Wellington, New Zealand, 2014-8-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Wellington’s Westpac Stadium was this week filled with the glorious aromas and mouth-watering sights of the annual Foodstuffs Fresh and Grocery Trade Expo. From Wednesday 13 – Thursday 14 August Westpac Stadium was home to hundreds of supermarket suppliers showing everything from the latest supermarket equipment…
August 15, 20140Comments

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Dollar Tree, Inc. to host conference call for investors and analysts to discuss financial results for the second quarter ended August 2, 2014

CHESAPEAKE, Va., 2014-8-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores selling everything for $1 or less, will host its conference call for investors and analysts to discuss financial results for the second quarter ended August 2, 2014. WHEN: Thursday, August 21, 2014 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time PARTICIPATE: At least 5…
August 15, 20140Comments

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Defense Commissary Agency appoints Bradley R. Hansen principal deputy general counsel

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-8-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Bradley R. Hansen has been named principal deputy general counsel for the Defense Commissary Agency. His reporting date was July 27. The announcement came today from William Sherman, DeCA's general counsel. Hansen fills the position left vacant by Phil Koren, who retired Jan. 10. In his new position, Hansen…
August 15, 20140Comments

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Big Lots, Inc. unveils new look for its food department with expanded food selections in all of its 1,491 stores across the U.S.

Big Lots Revamps Department Selection with an Eye Toward Value, Consistency and Convenience COLUMBUS, OH, 2014-8-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Big News! Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) announced today that it has rolled out a new look for its food department with expanded food selections in all of its 1,491 stores across the country. The department will…
August 15, 20140Comments

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Argos stores in Camden High Street and Holloway Road now offer online shopping

Milton Keynes, UK,  2014-8-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Local residents in Camden and Holloway can now take advantage of the speed and convenience of online shopping on their local high street, thanks to Argos which has given two of its stores in the area a ‘digital makeover’. Located on Camden High Street and Holloway Road,…
August 14, 20140Comments

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Kesko Group reports €797.1 million sales in July 2014

Kesko Group's sales, excluding VAT, in July 2014 totalled €797.1 million, down 1.5%. Helsinki, Finland,  2014-8-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  In Kesko's food trade, sales in July were €375.1 million, an increase of 0.7% from the previous year. In the home and speciality goods trade, sales in July were €103.4 million, a decrease of 5.7%. The…
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NACS: Consumer optimism plummeted in August, even as gas prices fell by more than 15 cents over the past month

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-8-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just as quickly as consumer optimism surged in July, it plummeted in August, even as gas prices fell by more than 15 cents over the past month. Less than 4 in 10 consumers (39%) now say that they are optimistic about the economy, a sharp decline from 46%…
August 14, 20140Comments

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General Growth Properties, Inc. declares third quarter common stock dividend of $0.16 per share payable on October 31, 2014

Chicago, Illinois, 2014-8-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  General Growth Properties, Inc. (NYSE: GGP, the “Company”) today announced its Board of Directors declared a third quarter common stock dividend of $0.16 per share payable on October 31, 2014, to stockholders of record on October 15, 2014. The dividend represents an increase of $0.03 per share,…
August 14, 20140Comments

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Target Canada unveils number of merchandise expansion including exclusive collaboration with Canadian celebrity designer Sarah Richardson

MISSISSAUGA, ON, 2014-8-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Target Canada today announced several initiatives to improve business performance and better deliver the Target brand experience to Canadian guests from coast to coast. The initiatives come on the heels of some leadership changes last spring and a comprehensive review of its Canadian operations. Among the announcements, Target unveiled…
August 14, 20140Comments

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IDC and Wincor Nixdorf welcome branch managers to participate in expert dialogue on branch transformation on September 15, 2014

Paderborn, Germany,  2014-8-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The digital revolution is having a transformative effect on retail banks and particularly their branch operations. Market research firm IDC and IT solutions provider Wincor Nixdorf will focus on key issues related to the transformation of the branch network in an engaging and informative webinar on September…
August 14, 20140Comments

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Foodstuffs North Island Managing Director Murray Jordan to leave the business mid-2015 to pursue professional board appointments

North Island, New Zealand, 2014-8-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs North Island (FSNI) Managing Director, Murray Jordan, has notified the Board of his intention to leave the business mid-2015 to pursue professional board appointments. Announcing Mr Jordan’s decision, FSNI Chairman Peter Anderson praised Mr Jordan for his “stellar role” in merging the two former North Island Foodstuffs…
August 14, 20140Comments

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Defense Commissary Agency CEO Joseph H. Jeu announced changes in four senior leadership positions within the Sales, Marketing & Policy Group

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-8-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Defense Commissary Agency Director and Chief Executive Officer Joseph H. Jeu announced changes in four senior leadership positions within the Sales, Marketing & Policy Group. Changes take effect Aug. 10. Randall L. "Randy" Chandler, currently director of sales, will become director of operations and policy, a position currently…
August 14, 20140Comments

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Walgreens and Alliance Boots merge to create the first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise

Nottingham, 2014-8-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Alliance Boots is delighted that Walgreens has exercised its option to complete the second step of its strategic transaction with Alliance Boots. The new company will be the first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise. The combined enterprise will be named Walgreens Boots Alliance and headquartered in the Chicago…
August 14, 20140Comments

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Alliance Boots completed the acquisition of 1,400 pharmacy stores in Mexico and Chile

Nottingham, 2014-8-13 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Alliance Boots today announces that it has completed the acquisition of Farmacias Ahumada S.A. ("FASA"). The completion follows receipt of regulatory approvals and the closing of the cash tender offer for the outstanding fully diluted share capital of FASA whose shares are listed on the Santiago Stock Exchange. The acquisition comprises…
August 13, 20140Comments

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S Group reports improved January–June 2014 result compared to the previous year

Helsinki, Finland, 2014-8-13 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Cost reductions implemented within the S Group resulted in an improved January–June result compared to the previous year. Retail sales contributed close to €5.5 billion, which is the same as for the corresponding period last year. In January–June 2014, S Group's total profit before extraordinary items and taxes was…
August 13, 20140Comments

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Jan du Plessis to step down from the Board of M&S to become Chairman of SABMiller plc.

LONDON,  2014-8-13 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Marks and Spencer Group plc (M&S) notes the announcement made today that Jan du Plessis is to be appointed to the Board of SABMiller plc on 1st September, 2014 and that it is intended that he will become Chairman during July, 2015.  In the light of this appointment,…
August 13, 20140Comments

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IKEA to open its future Kansas City-area store on September 10, 2014

IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced that its future Kansas City-area store will open in Merriam, KS at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, expanding the IKEA presence in the Midwestern United States. MERRIAM, KS, 2014-8-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, todayannounced that its future…
August 13, 20140Comments

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Belk announced two executive appointments effective on September 1, 2014

Jan Clevenger named Belk, Inc. EVP and GMM, Men’s, Home and Kids David Luoma appointed Chair of Belk Western Division Based in Birmingham, Ala. CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2014-8-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Belk has announced two executive appointments effective on September 1, 2014: Jan Clevenger has been named executive vice president (EVP) and general merchandising manager (GMM) of…
August 13, 20140Comments

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Gap encourages moms and dads to share their experiences of parenthood and celebrate ‘kids being kids’ through social media

Engaging parents and celebrating their one-of-a-kind children with new social channels and program NEW YORK, 2014-8-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap is encouraging moms and dads around the world to share their experiences of parenthood and celebrate ‘kids being kids’ through social media. Today Gap is launching the inaugural GapKids Class of 2014, a contest inviting parents…
August 12, 20140Comments

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Carolina Cheerwine now available in frozen form at 131 7-Eleven® stores in North and South Carolina

Charlotte, NC, 2014-8-12 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Cheerwine, the “legendary soft drink of the South,” has been described as best served bone-chilling cold, which makes it a perfect new flavor for 7-Eleven, Inc.’s iconic Slurpee® semi-frozen carbonated drink. Now Carolina Cheerwine followers can find their favorite cherry-flavored beverage in frozen form at 131 7-Eleven® stores in North and…
August 12, 20140Comments

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ICSC and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index increased 3.2% for the week ending August 9 vs the year earlier

NEW YORK, 2014-8-12 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index increased 3.2% for the week ending August 9 – relative to the prior year. On a weekly basis, sales decreased 1.4% compared to the previous week. “Business was a bit more mixed this…
August 12, 20140Comments

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