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Monthly Archives: January 2014

Apple posted record revenue of $57.6 billion for its fiscal 2014 1st quarter ended December 28, 2013

Cupertino, CA, US, 2014-1-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple® today (January 27, 2014) announced financial results for its fiscal 2014 first quarter ended December 28, 2013. The Company posted record quarterly revenue of $57.6 billion and quarterly net profit of $13.1 billion, or $14.50 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $54.5 billion and net…

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Philippines’ mall developer and operator SM Prime Holdings transforms SM Megamall into The Philippines’ largest mall

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-1-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Prime Holdings, Inc., the Philippines’ dominant mall developer and operator is opening its doors to the Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall’s game changing new wing, on January 28, 2014. According to Mr. Steven Tan, Vice-President for SM Supermalls Premier Division, Mega Fashion Hall cements SM Megamall’s identity…

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Wegmans introduced “Return To Sender. (Don’t Trash It!)” Bags

Rochester, NY, US, 2014-1-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — There’s a new message on carry-out plastic bags from Wegmans stores: “Return To Sender. (Don’t Trash It!)” It’s a little reminder to customers that the best thing to do with the bag that carried home the groceries is to bring it back to the store on a return…

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Carolina Hurricanes Anton Khudobin teams up with Harris Teeter to debut his personally designed Signature Sub Sandwich

Matthews, NC, US, 2014-1-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Khudobin to Sign Autographs, Sample Signature Sub Sandwich, Introduce Fans to Must-Have Meal for Lunch Date:       Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 Time:       5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Where:    North Hills East                     Harris Teeter                     120-100 St. Albans Dr.              …

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Belk to hold series of events and campaigns with saving opportunities during February to benefit American Heart Association

Month-long campaign features interactive website at belk.com and in-store events designed to promote heart disease awareness and education to customers and associates Belk offers 20% off coupons for sale merchandise Feb. 2-8 for $1 or more donation to AHA; also, customers receive 20% off purchase of regular and sale-priced items with limited exclusions on Feb.…

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Sobeys Inc’s CFO Paul Jewer to leave the company as of February 14, 2014

Stellarton, NS, Canada, 2014-1-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sobeys Inc. today announced that Paul Jewer, Chief Financial Officer for the company, will leave the organization effective February 14, 2014, to accept a role outside the organization. François Vimard, Executive Vice President, Sobeys Inc. and Chief Financial Officer for Empire Company Limited will assume Mr. Jewer’s responsibilities on…

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Wincor World 2014 in numbers: 7,000 visitors from 90 countries, 47 exhibitors, 500 exhibits and 50 specialist presentations

Paderborn, Germany, 2014-1-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — More than 7,000 visitors from 90 countries took the opportunity to find out about the latest IT solutions and service offerings from Wincor Nixdorf and 46 well-known partner exhibitors at "Wincor World 2014" – through more than 500 exhibits and in 50 specialist presentations. The event, which spanned three…

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Ahold repurchased 2,445,000 Ahold common shares for € 31 million between 20 and 24 January, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-1-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 2,445,000 Ahold common shares in the period from January 20, 2014 up to and including January 24, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 12.7317 per share for a total consideration of € 31.13 million. These repurchases were made as part of…

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Waitrose holds its first corporate social responsibility board meeting

Bracknell, UK, 2014-1-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose will today hold its first corporate social responsibility board meeting - made up of distinguished independent experts from a diverse range of specialisms. The board's aim will be to challenge and influence business activity at the highest level, supporting senior Waitrose management1 with an outside perspective on all…

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Sainsbury’s is part of new UK government initiative to improve lives of workers and farmers in supply chains around the world

London, UK, 2014-1-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is part of a new £4 million UK government initiative to improve the lives of workers and farmers in supply chains around the world. Judith Batchelar, Director of Sainsbury’s Brand, says: “As part of Sainsbury’s commitment to creating a positive impact in the countries we source from, we are proud…

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Children in UK to learn about where food comes from with The Tesco Eat Happy Project’s initiative Farm to Fork

Farm to Fork visits open to every primary school in the UK Cheshunt, England, 2014-1-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Every primary school in the UK will be given the chance to learn more about food and where it comes from as part of a major new food education programme launched today. Farm to Fork, the first initiative…

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Meijer unveils the top five fruits and veggies shoppers bought in 2013

Grand Rapids, MI, US, 2014-1-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Each year a few rising stars in the produce department capture the public’s attention and are touted by friends, foodies and food bloggers alike. But what are consumers actually buying at the grocery store? Two experts from Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer Meijer – Produce Buyer Scott Calandra…

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Dunkin’ Donuts to open 13 new restaurants throughout Oklahoma City with franchise partner OKD Holdings

Canton, MA, US, 2014-1-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group, OKD Holdings, to develop 13 new restaurants throughout Oklahoma City, Okla. The first of the planned restaurants will open in 2015. Together, this team…

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Target and Shakira partner to release exclusive deluxe edition of the award-winning Latin powerhouse’s new album

Minneapolis, MN, US, 2014-1-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target® Corp. (NYSE: TGT) and international pop sensation Shakira are teaming up to release an exclusive deluxe edition of the award-winning Latin powerhouse’s new album, “Shakira.” The partnership is Target’s first major artist collaboration of 2014 and continues Target’s commitment to working with fan-favorite musicians to bring guests more…

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Ingles Markets to provide real-time online webcast and rebroadcast of its first quarter earnings conference call on February 3, 2014

Asheville, North Carolina, US, 2014-1-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its first quarter earnings conference call on February 3, 2014. Ingles plans to release earnings for its first quarter ended December 28, 2013, on February 3, 2014. The live broadcast of Ingles Markets' quarterly…

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Kingfisher CEO Sir Ian Cheshire: circular economy, a world where creating and using products wastes nothing

London, UK, 2014-1-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Innovation is critical to what we want to do as a business: making it easier for people to have better homes and better lives. In turn, it is through innovation that we will build our future as a business. We believe that closed loop thinking has the potential to…

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Dame Ellen MacArthur: A paradigm shift in retail

London, UK, 2014-1-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — In today’s dominant economic model the consumer walks away with, and ultimately throws away, the product and all the valuable materials and resources within it. The result is a linear flow of resources, materials and products – and, importantly for retail, it means once you’ve sold your product, you’ve…

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Wegmans Food Markets the first grocer to join Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s How2Recycle Label program

Rochester, NY, US, 2014-1-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets is the newest participant, and the first grocer, to join the Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s How2Recycle Label program. With the addition of Wegmans, the How2Recycle Label surpassed its 2013 goal of 20 participating companies. Wegmans is the fifth How2Recycle participant and first retailer to receive a sponsorship from…

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Auchan’s Alcampo to supply food and other products to 118 BP petrol stations shops throughout Spain

Croix, France, 2014-1-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — BP and Auchan have signed an agreement for the supply of BP shops, allowing BP to offer clients a wide choice of food and other products distributed by Auchan, and including both manufacturer and Auchan brand goods. This three-year agreement will be implemented from next January in 118 in BP…

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LS travel retail to operate 25 new stores at Warsaw Chopin Airport

Paris, France, 2014-1-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — LS travel retail announces that it has won two major calls for tender, to operate 25 new stores, by way of its local subsidiary HDS Polska, in Warsaw Chopin Airport. These calls for tender concerned Duty-Free & Luxury, Travel Essentials and Food Service operations. New brands are to be introduced…

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Banana Republic and Finnish fashion house Marimekko announce the Banana Republic Marimekko Collection 2014

Banana Republic Marimekko Collection Brings a Pop of Color to her Summer Wardrobe New York, NY, US, 2014-1-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Banana Republic and Finnish fashion and design house Marimekko announce the Banana Republic Marimekko Collection – a limited-edition capsule that uniquely marries Banana Republic’s modern, American style with some of Marimekko’s most iconic textile designs…

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Benefit Cosmetics opens its very first store in France

Paris, France, 2014-1-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — After the US, Asia and the UK, Benefit Cosmetics is out to conquer Paris! The Californian brand is opening its very first store in France in the vibrant Montorgueil quarter, right in the heart of the capital. Pink wallpaper, two-tone stripes, delightfully quaint, old-fashioned characters: all the cult codes are in…

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Walmart to launch new $10 million fund for innovation in American manufacturing

Washington, D.C., US, 2014-1-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Walmart U.S. President and CEO Bill Simon joined 280 of the nation’s mayors in Washington, D.C., at the U.S. Conference of Mayors Meeting to announce a new fund for innovation in American manufacturing and a new supplier commitment to bring production of bikes and jobs to South…

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Apple® announced iBooks® Textbooks and iTunes U® Course Manager are expanding worldwide

iBooks Textbooks & iTunes U Course Manager Now Available in Over 50 Countries Cupertino, CA, US, 2014-1-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple® today announced iBooks® Textbooks and iTunes U® Course Manager are expanding into new markets across Asia, Latin America, Europe and elsewhere around the world. iBooks Textbooks bring Multi-Touch™ textbooks with dynamic, current and interactive content…

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Meijer announced its customers generously donated more than $510,000 during the holiday Simply Give campaign

Retailer’s hunger relief campaign generated more than $1.2 million for local food pantries Grand Rapids, MI, US, 2014-1-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer customers generously donated more than $510,000 during the holiday Simply Givecampaign, helping food pantries throughout the Midwest restock their shelves. That commitment to supporting hungry families, combined with a donation from Meijer, raised the holiday…

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Meijer’s Style Team shares what to look for in the denim category this winter and spring

The Most Versatile Piece in a Closet Grand Rapids, MI, US, 2014-1-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — No age limit or season restrictions – that’s denim. What piece in a wardrobe can be worn for work, play or party? Denim. What makes the cut each time a closet is changed over? Denim. The most versatile pieces in a…

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Meijer now with free Wi-Fi access in all its stores

Meijer mPerks subscription reaches two-million customers, free Wi-Fi in stores enhances digital coupon program Grand Rapids, MI, US, 2014-1-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Digital coupon use is at an all-time high with more than 2 million Meijer shoppers now subscribed to the free mPerks program, and Meijer has made significant investments to make digital savings easier for…

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H&M now number 64 on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World index

H&M is ranked number 64 on the Global 100 annual list of the most sustainable companies in the world. Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-1-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yesterday the 2014 iteration of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (Global 100) index was released. H&M is included in the list for the fifth consecutive year and…

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David Beckham stars in new campaign for the spring collection of David Beckham Bodywear at H&M

David Beckham will star in a new campaign to launch the spring collection of David Beckham Bodywear at H&M. Shot by director Nicolas Winding Refn, known for his movies Drive and Only God Forgives, the campaign will debut during the US Super Bowl on February 2nd 2014. Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-1-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the action-packed…

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