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William Wolfe ICSC’s OAC Summit panelist: Now is a good time to sell assets

NEW YORK, 2014-3-20 — /EPR Retail News/ —Now is a good time to sell assets, said a panelist at ICSC’s OAC (Open-Air Center) Summit Thursday, in Washington. “If you have a desire or need to monetize your investment, this is a beautiful time to do it,” said the panelist, William Wolfe, president of First Washington Realty,…
March 20, 20140Comments

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Albertsons Shopping Spree Race with NASCAR Driver Brian Scott on Thursday March 20, 2014

Rancho Cucamonga, California, 2014-3-20— /EPR Retail News/ — NASCAR Driver Brian Scott Gearing Up for Sweet Shopping Spree Race at Albertsons Who:     Brian Scott, Richard Childress Racing driver of the No. 2 Anderson’s Maple Syrup Chevrolet, is preparing to trade in his race car for an Albertsons grocery cart. What:      Traveling at lightning speed is no problem for this NASCAR Nationwide…
March 20, 20140Comments

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British Retail Consortium’s Director Helen Dickinson comments on Chancellor’s Budget announcement

LONDON, UK, 2014-3-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Commenting on the Chancellor's Budget announcement earlier today, BRC Director General, Helen Dickinson said: "Our customers will welcome the Chancellor's focus on putting more money in their pockets through changing the tax thresholds, fuel duty and savings and pensions arrangements. The BRC's projections demonstrate that whilst recovery is now a…
March 19, 20140Comments

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SRC-KPMG: Total February 2014 Scottish sales decreased by 1.0% compared with February 2013

LONDON, UK, 2014-3-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — In February 2014 total Scottish sales decreased by 1.0% compared with February 2013, when they had increased by 0.7%. Like-for-like sales decreased by 2.5% on last February, when they had decreased by 0.1%. Taking account of shop price deflation at 1.4%, February total sales were up 0.5% in real terms. Total…
March 19, 20140Comments

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British Retail Consortium and Department for Work and Pensions partner to get more people into careers in retail sector

LONDON, UK, 2014-3-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today the British Retail Consortium and the Department for Work and Pensions committed to working increasingly closely in an effort to get more people, especially those under 25, into careers in the retail sector. A formal partnership agreement was launched today by BRC Director General, Helen Dickinson and Employment Minister Esther…
March 19, 20140Comments

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The Women Grocers of America announced its 2014 Leadership team

Arlington, VA, 2014-3-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Women Grocers of America (WGA) announced its 2014 Leadership team, which consists of a newly appointed president to succeed Denise Beckman, four Executive Committee Members, and six new Board Members. "I commend Denise Beckman for her exemplary leadership of the Women Grocers of America over the last five…
March 19, 20140Comments

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Wincor Nixdorf extends payment systems terminals with MEI Banknote recycling system

Wincor Nixdorf is further scaling the portfolio for Cash management in Retail Paderborn, Germany, 2014-3-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf has extended the payment systems terminals by the MEI Banknote recycling system (BNR). Through this Wincor Nixdorf is able to offer a more scalable solution which can easily be adapted to customer demands. “The decision by Wincor…
March 19, 20140Comments

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Venezuela’s 3rd biggest public bank Banco del Tesoro to install 200 new CINEO ATMs from Wincor Nixdorf by July 2014

Hardware and software from Wincor Nixdorf Paderborn, Germany, 2014-3-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Banco del Tesoro is extending its range of customer-friendly automated teller machine services. Venezuela’s third biggest public bank will be installing 200 new CINEO ATMs from Wincor Nixdorf by July of this year, doubling the number of systems in its ATM network and supporting…
March 19, 20140Comments

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Intershop to showcase new innovations with Adobe at Adobe Summit 2014 on March 24th-28th in Salt Lake City

Intershop to demonstrate integration of leading B2B and B2C ecommerce platform with Adobe Experience Manager for Experience-Driven Commerce at Adobe Summit 2014 Recently inked collaboration signals continued growth and investments by Intershop San Francisco, 2014-3-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop, the largest independent technology vendor for omni-channel commerce solutions, today announced that it will showcase…
March 19, 20140Comments

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North America’s leading shopping centers operator Kimco Realty Corp. closed new $1.75 billion unsecured revolving credit facility

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM), North America’s largest publicly traded owner and operator of neighborhood and community shopping centers, announced that it has closed on a new $1.75 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with commitments from 23 lending institutions, replacing the company’s existing $1.75 billion unsecured…
March 18, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury: Strong progress in our 20×20 Sustainability Plan with our ‘Value of Values’ campaign reaching consumers and colleagues

LONDON, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Strong progress in our 20x20 Plan with our ‘Value of Values’ campaign reaching consumers and colleagues Joint top in fish sustainability league from Marine Conservation Society and recognised as market leaders in Greenpeace’s tinned tuna league Signed a new long-term deal with British Athletics and proud sponsors of the record…
March 18, 20140Comments

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General Growth Properties to report first quarter 2014 on April 28; conference call on April 29, 2014

CHICAGO, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — General Growth Properties, Inc. (NYSE: GGP) will report financial and operational results for the first quarter 2014 after the close of business on Monday, April 28, 2014, and host a conference call for investors and other interested parties at 9:00 a.m. CDT (10:00 a.m. EDT) on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.…
March 18, 20140Comments

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SM Investments Corporation received Anvil Award from Philippines’ Public Relations Society

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation recently received the Anvil Award organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP).   SM received an Award of Merit for its 2012 Annual Report with the theme “We Build to Serve Millions”. In the photo are Anvil Juror Dr. Severino Sarmenta, Jr.; immediate past PRSP VP-Internal Jika M. Dalupan,…
March 18, 20140Comments

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Argos promotes John Walden to Group Chief Executive

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Home Retail Group today announces a new management structure for Argos as a result of the promotion of John Walden, formerly Manager Director of Argos, to the role of Group Chief Executive.  All changes are effective immediately. As Group Chief Executive, John Walden will continue to provide guidance to…
March 18, 20140Comments

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Waitrose to open first national distribution centre at its Magna Park development in Milton Keynes in Summer 2015

Bracknell, UK, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose is to open a state-of-the-art national distribution centre (NDC) to be developed by Gazeley at its Magna Park development in Milton Keynes in Summer 2015. The retailer is in talks to transfer the operation at the nearby Kuehne+Nagel-run Celestia depot - which services Waitrose - to the national distribution…
March 18, 20140Comments

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TV presenter Caroline Flack showed support for Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games by running on checkout at Sainsbury’s!

LONDON, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — X Factor TV presenter, Caroline Flack, worked up a sweat today on an unusual type of treadmill – a supermarket checkout at Sainsbury’s! Wearing the official Sport Relief T-shirt, Headband and Socks, the unique workout took place at Caroline’s local Sainsbury’s store in Whitechapel, East London. Caroline accepted the challenge to show…
March 18, 20140Comments

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Tesco Group CEO Philip Clarke presented at The Guardian Changing Media Summit 2014

Cheshunt, England, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Our Group CEO has delivered a keynote presentation at The Guardian Changing Media Summit 2014. Thank you for inviting me here today. You might think this is an unusual platform for the CEO of a supermarket chain. After all, we're retailers, not a media company. In fact Tesco is the largest…
March 18, 20140Comments

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Walmart makes video games even more affordable with new trade-in service and pre-owned offering

BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart is giving the more than 110 million gamers across the U.S. a new way to unlock value in their current purchases and save even more when it comes to one of the fastest-growing forms of entertainment. Starting Wednesday, March 26, customers will be able to trade in their video…
March 18, 20140Comments

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Harris Teeter Together in Education and North Carolina Education Lottery to donate $1,000 each to four local schools

Matthews, NC, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ —Primrose School of West Cary, Highcroft Drive Elementary, Green Hope High School, Turner Creek Elementary School Each to Receive $1,000 Date:              Friday, March 21, 2014 Time:             11 a.m. Location:      High House Crossing Harris Teeter 2741 NC Highway 55 W Cary, N.C. 27519 Live shots are welcomed! Friday, March 21, 2014, Harris Teeter Store…
March 17, 20140Comments

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Sarah Kaufmann to carve 640-pound block of Cheese on March 20 at Ballantyne Commons Harris Teeter

Charlotte, N.C., 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sarah “The Cheese Lady” Kaufmann to Carve Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Showcasing Various Collegiate Teams in “Hoops Fever” Basketball Art Sculpture Dates:   March 19, 2014 – March 23, 2014 Where:  Harris Teeter Ballantyne Commons 15007 John Delaney Dr. Charlotte, N.C. 28277 Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed! March 20, 2014, Sarah “The Cheese Lady” Kaufmann will…
March 17, 20140Comments

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H&M: February total sales 11% up compared to the same month last year

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — In February, the H&M Group total sales including VAT increased by 11 percent in local currencies compared to the same month last year. In the first quarter, i.e. 1 December 2013 to 28 February 2014, sales increased by 12 percent including VAT in local currencies compared to the corresponding quarter…
March 17, 20140Comments

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H & M launches its Shop Online store in France, will also debut H&M Home

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB is proud to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Shop Online store in France. Customers will find the same collections online as in-store, and will for the first time be able to shop H&M Home products. H&M’s Shop Online offers customers access…
March 17, 20140Comments

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HGTV’s “DesignStar” winner Emily Henderson to join Target as new home style expert

Minneapolis, MN, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — “Houses are like people; the more inviting and interesting, the better.” We couldn’t agree more, which is why Target has teamed up with the very interesting  Emily Henderson to be the new home style expert. Not only is she the winner of HGTV’s hit show “DesignStar” and TV host of “Secrets From a Stylist,” she’s also a brilliant…
March 17, 20140Comments

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BRC/SPRINGBOARD FOOTFALL MONITOR FEBRUARY 2014: High streets reported the greatest footfall since March 2013

LONDON, UK, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Footfall in February was 2.9% lower than a year ago, down on the 1.6% rise in January and below the three-month average of -1.1%. High streets reported the greatest fall, down 5.3%, which is the largest drop since March 2013. On a three-month basis reported a drop in footfall of 3.0%, Footfall…
March 17, 20140Comments

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NACS encourages stores selling e-cigarettes to treat these products as age restricted as those applicable to tobacco products

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS has issued a statement of position that encourages stores selling e-cigarettes to adopt, as a best practice, a policy of treating these products as age restricted and subjecting them to the same age-verification procedures as those applicable to tobacco products. NACS’ position was developed by the association’s retail…
March 17, 20140Comments

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Argos reappoints CHI& Partners to provide creative support for the next phase of its transformation plan

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following a highly competitive review process of its advertising agency account, leading digital retailer Argos has reappointed CHI& Partners to provide creative support for the next phase of its transformation plan. Argos initiated the review at the end of last year, challenging contenders to deliver a creative idea aligned…
March 17, 20140Comments

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LVMH group editorial platform NOWNESS unveiled unique “e-shoppable” video Entitled ‘Mine’ featuring iconic fashion Houses

Paris, France, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Watch. Enjoy. Everything can be yours. With more and more users turning to brand video as a source of inspirational content, NOWNESS, the independent editorial platform that is part of the LVMH group, unveiled a unique “e-shoppable” video, making a bold statement on the digital trend that is reinventing the…
March 17, 20140Comments

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Girl group Little Mix recorded their version of the 1980’s classic ‘Word Up’ to help raise funds for Sport Relief

LONDON, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The most exciting girl group of the moment have recorded their version of the 1980’s classic ‘Word Up, originally by Cameo, to help raise funds for Sport Relief. Leigh-Ann, Jade, Perrie and Jesy have also made a fun exclusive video showing how to customise the official Sport Relief T-Shirt. The fantastic…
March 17, 20140Comments

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The Wegman Family Charitable Foundation donated over $1 million to Explore & More Children’s Museum

BUFFALO, NY, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Explore & More today announced two major gifts totaling over $1 million in contributions to the Museum’s recently launched capital campaign for their new facility opening at Canalside in 2016. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has donated $550,000 to the project, and with that, puts the Wegmans name on the From…
March 14, 20140Comments

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The Muppets are coming to QVC on March 16

QVC Celebrates Disney's Muppets Most Wanted with a Day of Surprises March 16 WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Imagine a pig, a pair of frogs and their posse walk into QVC. Sound like a far-fetched story filled with contagious laughter? Well, it will be reality on March 16 when the Muppets burst through QVC's doors to…
March 14, 20140Comments

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