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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…
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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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Rite Aid: seasonal flu shots now available at Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide

Flu Shots Now Available at Rite Aid Pharmacies Nationwide Rite Aid's Workplace Flu Shot Clinic and Voucher Programs Return Camp Hill, Pa., 2014-8-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that seasonal flu shots are now available at Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide. Customers can visit any Rite Aid pharmacy to…
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Groupe Auchan ends its partnership in India with Max Hypermarkets

By common agreement, Groupe Auchan and Max Hypermarkets end their partnership in India. The 12 stores will no longer operate under the Auchan banner by January 2015 at the latest. PARIS,  2014-8-12 — /EPR Retail News/ —  In August 2012, Groupe Auchan and Max Hypermarkets signed a License Agreement in which Groupe Auchan offered the…
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BRC-KPMG ONLINE RETAIL SALES MONITOR JULY 2014: UK’s online sales of Non-Food products grew 14.9% in July vs last year’s July

LONDON,  2014-8-12 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 14.9% in July versus a year earlier. In July 2013, they had increased by 7.9% over the previous year. In July, online sales represented 16.7% of total Non-Food sales of our Monitor, against 15.3% in July 2013. July's penetration was…
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BRC-KPMG RETAIL SALES MONITOR JULY 2014: UK retail sales down 0.3% on like-for-like basis from July 2013

LONDON, 2014-8-12 — /EPR Retail News/ —  UK retail sales were down 0.3% on a like-for-like basis from July 2013, when they had increased 2.2% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were up 1.3%, against a 3.9% rise in July 2013. The three-month average total sales growth, 1.3%, is below the twelve-month…
August 12, 20140Comments

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Philippines: SM Prime Holdings, Inc. set the interest rates for its Peso-denominated 15 billion retail bonds

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-8-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPH) has set the interest rates for its Peso-denominated Series A, 5.5-year retail bonds at 5.1000% p.a., Series B, 7-year retail bonds at 5.2006% p.a., and its Series C, 10-year retail bonds at 5.7417% p.a. SMPH will issue an aggregate principal amount of…
August 11, 20140Comments

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Starbucks relocated from smaller store in Fremont to spacious two-level, corner site that opened on August 8, 2014

Fremont, Seattle, 2014-8-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  There are more than 20,000 Starbucks worldwide, but only one of those stores has a neon letter “f” inside that’s five-feet tall. The reclaimed art piece might look out of place anywhere else. It fits perfectly in Fremont. The Seattle neighborhood, with a six-ton concrete troll sculpture under a…
August 11, 20140Comments

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Starbucks China donates RMB1.5 million to support disaster relief work in the earthquake-hit regions of Yunnan’s Ludian county

Yunnan, China, 2014-8-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Starbucks China announced a RMB1.5 million donation to support the disaster relief work in the earthquake-hit regions of Yunnan’s Ludian county. This donation, by the Starbucks Foundation, will be administered by the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation. “Our thoughts are with the people in Ludian, Yunnan, whose lives and…
August 11, 20140Comments

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ALDI recognized as nation’s low-price grocery leader for the fourth year in a row according to Market Force Information, Inc. survey

Survey also recognizes ALDI as one of America’s top three favorite grocery store chains Batavia, Ill., 2014-8-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Discount grocer ALDI was recognized as the nation’s low-price grocery leader for the fourth year in a row, according to a recent consumer survey* conducted by Market Force Information, Inc., the world’s leading customer intelligence…
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AHOLD REPURCHASED 1,746,164 AHOLD COMMON SHARES FOR € 22.16 MILLION BETWEEN AUGUST 4 AND AUGUST 8, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands,  2014-8-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Ahold has repurchased 1,746,164 Ahold common shares in the period from August 4, 2014 up to and including August 8, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 12.6901 per share for a total consideration of € 22.16 million. These repurchases were made as…
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CarMax, Inc. names Jim Lyski as chief marketing officer and SVP

RICHMOND, Virginia, 2014-8-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, today announced the appointment of Jim Lyski as chief marketing officer and senior vice president. Lyski will begin employment at CarMax immediately. Lyski, 51, will be responsible for directing and managing all of the company’s marketing functions, including consumer…
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Morrisons the first food retailer whose colleagues achieved the Welfare of Animals at the Time Of Killing qualifications

Bradford, England,  2014-8-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Morrisons is the first food retailer whose colleagues have achieved the Welfare of Animals at the Time Of Killing (WATOK) qualifications. The WATOK qualification assesses and confirms the competence of individuals in ensuring the highest possible standards of welfare of animals at the point of slaughter. Morrisons colleagues at…
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Sonia Kashuk and Target® Corp partner with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® to create exclusive new brush set to raise money in support of the fight against breast cancer

MINNEAPOLIS,  2014-8-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Sonia Kashuk, breast cancer survivor and beauty entrepreneur, and Target® Corp (NYSE:TGT) have partnered with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) for the eighth straight year to create an exclusive NEW brush set to raise money in support of the fight against breast cancer. Sonia Kashuk introduces a newly redesigned Proudly…
August 11, 20140Comments

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Sonia Kashuk launches 2014 Collection available exclusively at Target

MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-8-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Update your beauty routine this fall with sophisticated makeup and luxe new tools from Sonia Kashuk. Beautiful makeup begins with flawless skin, and Sonia makes achieving it easier than ever with her first radiance boosting face oil. Remarkably chic kajals put just the right emphasis on the eyes, while…
August 11, 20140Comments

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Meijer sponsors the first Miller Park giveaway featuring Hank, “The Ballpark Pup,” on Aug. 6 at Milwaukee Brewers game

Brewers fans to receive full-size Hank beach towel at Aug. 6 game GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-8-8 — /EPR Retail News/ —  As a new partner of the Milwaukee Brewers, Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer Meijer will sponsor the first Miller Park giveaway featuring Hank, “The Ballpark Pup,” on Aug. 6 when the Brewers play the San Francisco Giants…
August 8, 20140Comments

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Darty plc to sell its 60% shareholding in Datart International SA to SEW 1001 a.s. for EUR 5 million

LONDON, 2014-8-8 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Darty plc, a leading multi-channel electrical retailer, today announces that it has completed an agreement to sell its 60% shareholding in Datart International SA to SEW 1001 a,s  in a deal valued at Euro 5 million. Régis Schultz, Chief Executive of Darty, said: "Having concluded as part of our strategic…
August 8, 20140Comments

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Gap Inc. reports 5% net sales increase in July compared to same month last year

Guides to Second Quarter Earnings per Share Range of $0.73 to $0.74, Including Gain on Asset Sale SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-8-8 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that July net sales for the four-week period ended August 2, 2014 increased 5 percent to $1.17 billion compared with net sales of $1.12 billion…
August 8, 20140Comments

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Delhaize Group reports its second quarter 2014 results

BRUSSELS, Belgium,  2014-8-8 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Delhaize Group reports its second quarter 2014 results Financial Summary Second Quarter 2014 » Revenue growth of 3.7% at identical exchange rates (3.7% organic growth) » Comparable store sales growth of 3.3% in the U.S. and -1.2% in Belgium » Group underlying operating margin of 3.4% (3.6% in the U.S., 3.2%…
August 8, 20140Comments

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BRC-NIELSEN SHOP PRICE INDEX JULY 2014: Overall shop prices reported deflation for the fifteenth consecutive month, accelerating to 1.9% in July

LONDON, 2014-8-8 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Overall shop prices reported deflation for the fifteenth consecutive month, accelerating to 1.9% in July. This is the deepest level of deflation since the series began in December 2006. Food inflation fell to 0.3% in July – the lowest ever recorded. Non-food reported deceleration in deflation of 3.3%…
August 8, 20140Comments

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MARKS AND SPENCER GROUP PLC RELEASES ITS QUARTER 1 2014/15 TRADING STATEMENT

MARKS AND SPENCER GROUP PLC QUARTER 1 2014/15 TRADING STATEMENT 13 WEEKS TO 28 JUNE 2014 LONDON,  2014-8-8 — /EPR Retail News/ —  ‘Womenswear in growth’ • Group sales 1 +2.3% • UK: total sales +2.0%, like-for-like +0.3% • GM: total sales -0.8%, like-for-like -1.5% • Clothing: total sales +0.1%, like-for-like -0.6% • Food 2: total sales +4.2%, like-for-like +1.7% • M&S.com -8.1% • International sales1 +4.7% ¹Stated on ex-VAT and constant currency basis. International sales…
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Alliance Boots and Walgreens create first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise, Walgreens Boots Alliance

Nottingham,  2014-8-8 — /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…
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By Sainsbury’s Mature Cheddar awarded Reserve Supreme Champion at this year’s Nantwich Cheese Festival

LONDON,  2014-8-8 — /EPR Retail News/ —  By Sainsbury’s Mature Cheddar has been awarded Reserve Supreme Champion at this year’s Nantwich Cheese Festival, the biggest international cheese awards in the world. The Sainsbury’s haul of 160 awards at the festival includes 14 trophies for Champion Cheeses and 46 Gold awards. The Reserve Supreme Champion winning by…
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Sainsbury’s gains full control of e-books platform Anobii Ltd. with the purchase of its remaining stake from Penguin Random House and HarperCollins UK

LONDON, 2014-8-8 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Sainsbury’s has bought the remaining stake, previously held by Penguin Random House and HarperCollins UK, in the e-books platform Anobii Ltd. The deal gives the retailer full control of the company as part of its growing Sainsbury’s Entertainment digital offer. In June 2012, Sainsbury’s bought a 64% share of…
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AHOLD REPURCHASED 2,098,612 AHOLD COMMON SHARES FOR €27.32 MILLION BETWEEN JULY 28 AND August 1, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-8-7 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Ahold has repurchased 2,098,612 Ahold common shares in the period from July 28, 2014 up to and including August 1, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 13.0158 per share for a total consideration of € 27.32 million. These repurchases were made as part…
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