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Harris Teeter’s fundraising program Together in Education donates $460,437.50 to schools

Schools Receive Nearly $720,000 from Harris Teeter since August 2013 Matthews, N.C., 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter announced today that it is donating $460,437.50 to schools this month through Together in Education (TIE), Harris Teeter’s fundraising program for schools in its communities.  This is the second of three payouts the Company will make to schools…
March 14, 20140Comments

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Brico Dépôt opened its first two rebranded stores in Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest, Romania, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brico Dépôt has opened its first two rebranded stores in Romania, in the Pantelimon and Orhideea areas of the capital city Bucharest. Kingfisher plc acquired ‘Bricostore’s’ 15 home improvement stores in Romania in April 2013. Since June last year work has been underway to integrate colleagues and transform the stores into Kingfisher’s…
March 14, 20140Comments

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IKEA launches latest IKEA PS collection themed “On the Move”

New Collection Marries Multifunction, Flexibility and Smart Design with Affordability CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the Life Improvement Store, announces the launch of its latest IKEA PS collection, themed “On the Move,” created specifically for the young, urban crowd living in smaller spaces. Now in its eighth iteration, the new IKEA PS collection…
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The IKEA Foundation donated $139 million to children and families living in the world’s poorest communities in 2013

IKEA Foundation launches 12 new partnerships in 2013, reaching millions of children in 35 countries, including Brazil, Syria, Thailand and South Sudan CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The IKEA Foundation released its 2013 Annual Review, reporting $139 million (101 million euros) in grants to help children and families living in the world’s poorest communities.…
March 14, 20140Comments

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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB presents first quarterly results for 2014 on 27 March

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB presents the first quarterly results for 2014 at a press conference on Thursday 27 March at 9.30 CET. There will also be a telephone conference in English at 14.00 CET the same day. The first quartely results for the period 1 December 2013 to 28…
March 14, 20140Comments

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Target announced the official grand opening of its Toronto Stockyards store on March 14

Festivities include product sampling, in-store specials and a special appearance from Bullseye MISSISSAUGA, ON, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target is pleased to announce the official grand opening of its Toronto Stockyards store on March 14. The store, located in the Stockyards shopping complex at St. Clair Avenue West and Weston Rd., is the first from-the-ground-up build…
March 14, 20140Comments

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Target Corporation announced quarterly dividend of 43 cents per common share

MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of 43 cents per common share. The dividend is payable June 10, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business May 21, 2014. The 2nd quarter dividend will be the company’s 187th consecutive dividend paid…
March 14, 20140Comments

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Morrisons reports preliminary results for the year ended 2 February 2014

Bradford, England, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Preliminary results for the year ended 2 February 2014 and strategic update. Financial summary · Turnover down 2% to £17.7bn (2012/13: £18.1bn) · Like-for-like sales (ex-fuel, ex-VAT) down 2.8% (2012/13: down 2.1%)(1) · Underlying profit before tax down 13% to £785m (2012/13: £901m)(2) · Non-recurring exceptional costs of £903m · Loss before tax £176m (2012/13:…
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Contract extension: Wincor Nixdorf to provide hardware service for the self-service systems of Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf

Paderborn, Germany, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf will provide hardware service for the self-service systems of Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf for another three years. A master agreement on the replacement of all self-service systems that are not Windows 7-compatible by 2016 has also been concluded. Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf has been a customer of Wincor Nixdorf for more than…
March 14, 20140Comments

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ALDI announced the results of the first-ever ALDI Fan Favorite Foods poll

ALDI Shoppers Voted on Favorite Products across a Broad Range of Categories Batavia, Ill., 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The shoppers have spoken. In the first-ever ALDI Fan Favorites poll, shoppers selected 10 food and beverage items as their must-have, best-loved ALDI exclusive brand products. In the online poll of 4,021 respondents, Specially Selected Premium Roasted Ground…
March 13, 20140Comments

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REWE extends contract of CEO Alain Caparros until end of 2018

COLOGNE, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — During its last meeting, the Supervisory Board of REWE Zentralfinanz eG prematurely extended the contract of the CEO of REWE Group, Alain Caparros, by two years to 31.12.2018. Heinz-Bert Zander, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, explains: “The Supervisory Board of REWE Zentralfinanz eG has unanimously extended Alain Caparros’ contract by two…
March 13, 20140Comments

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Delhaize Group announced 2013 results, group revenue up 2.6%

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group announced 2013 results, group revenue up 2.6% Financial Highlights 2013 Group revenue growth of 2.6% at identical exchange rates; organic revenue growth of 3.1% Food Lion phase roll-out completed Underlying operating profit of €753 million (-4.2%) or €769 million at identical exchange rates (-2.1%)» Free cash flow generation of …
March 13, 20140Comments

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National Retail Federation: February retail sales increased 0.2 percent adjusted month-to-month and 2.3 percent unadjusted YoY

WASHINGTON, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — American consumers powered through the winter weather lifting retail sales in February. According to the National Retail Federation – the world's largest retail trade association – February retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, increased 0.2 percent adjusted month-to-month and 2.3 percent unadjusted year-over-year. “Today’s positive retail sales report indicates…
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Intershop congratulates Mexx online shop for their 2nd place in ServiceValue’s latest ranking of online shops

Rated “very good” in multiple categories Mexx outperforms last year’s winner of the study Jena, Germany, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — ServiceValue GmbH assessed more than 4,200 customer ratings of 24 fashion retailers with online shops and traditional storefronts in its latest study entitled “ServiceAtlas Fashion Shops 2014”. The study reveals the strengths and weaknesses of…
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Belgian food retailer Delhaize Group announced senior management changes

Nicolas Hollanders to leave as EVP, Human Resources, Sustainability, and IT of Delhaize Group Marc Croonen appointed as new Chief Human Resources Officer for Delhaize Group Dirk Van den Berghe, CEO of Delhaize Belgium and Luxembourg, appointed to Delhaize Group Executive Committee  BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group (Euronext, Brussels: DELB, NYSE:…
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NRF VP for Government Relations David French: Overtime Proposal ‘Contrary to the Goal of Job Creation’

WASHINGTON, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from Senior Vice President for Government Relations David French in response to reports that President Obama will propose a change in federal overtime rules: “We are skeptical of the politics of the proposal and certainly of the timing. This is not an issue that…
March 13, 20140Comments

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Rob Green of National Council of Chain Restaurants calls on Senate to reject minimum wage hike

WASHINGTON, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Council of Chain Restaurants issued the following comments from Executive Director Rob Green on the hearing held today by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage: "Today’s hearing is an exercise in rehearsed political talking points that ignore the…
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Lagardère Services ASPAC: RELAY received number of accolades at Auckland Airport’s annual Retailer Excellence Awards

Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — March 11th marked the celebration of Auckland Airport’s annual Retailer Excellence Awards, recognising retail performance across both the International and Domestic Terminals of New Zealand’s busiest airport. This year we were delighted to receive a number of accolades, including the prize for ‘Best Specialty Retailer – Major’. This award recognises retailers…
March 13, 20140Comments

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The Merchant and Financial Services Cybersecurity Partnership announced the operating structure for the group

Washington , DC, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, the Merchant and Financial Services Cybersecurity Partnership announced the operating structure for the group and released a video featuring Sandy Kennedy, President of the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), and Governor Tim Pawlenty, President and CEO of the Financial Services Roundtable (FSR), discussing the priorities for the partnership…
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Sainsbury’s eBooks launched new online book club

LONDON, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is launching a new online book club giving you the chance to discover exciting new books, add your own reviews, meet other book lovers, win prizes, and collect bonus Nectar points. Join Sainsbury's Book Club Sainsbury’s Book Club online follows the success of Sainsbury’s in-store book club. Members will…
March 12, 20140Comments

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ShopRite Partners In Caring Annual Cheerios Contest raised $1.24m to support regional food banks in local communities

Store associates featured on a special-edition Cheerios box sold exclusively at ShopRite stores Keasbey, NJ, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite associates across six states banded together last September in a friendly competition sponsored by ShopRite and General Mills, the ShopRite Partners In Caring Annual Cheerios Contest. To help the hungry in local communities, ShopRite associates collected donations…
March 12, 20140Comments

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Publix VP of Distribution Richard Schuler to retire, Casey Suarez to succeed

Publix Vice President of Distribution to Retire; New Vice President Announced LAKELAND, Fla., 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — After 40 years of dedicated service, Publix Super Markets’ Vice President of Distribution Richard Schuler announced his decision to retire, effective May 2. Schuler began his Publix career in 1973 as an unloader in the company’s Miami distribution center.…
March 12, 20140Comments

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Tesco launches Clubcard Fuel Save to help customers save up to 20p off a litre of fuel

Cheshunt, England, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Tesco, the largest fuel retailer in the UK, launches a new, industry-first initiative to help customers save up to 20p off a litre of fuel, just by doing their regular shop. Clubcard Fuel Save is the only scheme of its kind in the UK. It is unlike other fuel…
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Kesko and If partner to give K-Plussa customers K-Plussa points for insurance policies marketed by If

Helsinki, Finland, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kesko and If have signed a cooperation agreement which will give K-Plussa customers K-Plussa points for insurance policies marketed by If starting from June. The cooperation will be long term and the parties also include Mandatum Life responsible for Sampo's life insurance business in Finland and Kaleva Mutual Insurance Company.…
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Nicolas Ghesquière’s debut show for Louis Vuitton capped the Fall/Winter 2014-2015 collections with triumphant style

Paris, France, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The moment everyone was waiting for throughout the recently ended Paris Fashion Week did not disappoint. Nicolas Ghesquière’s debut show for Louis Vuitton capped the Fall/Winter 2014-2015 collections with triumphant style. He knew everyone was waiting to see what he would do, and he more than met their expectations. "Today is a…
March 12, 20140Comments

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Argos unveils New Spring/Summer 2014 Home Range

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The latest range from Argos is based on some of the latest trends with some great affordable ideas to update any room in the home. Living Create a clean, sharp style with monochrome tones, sleek high-gloss finishes, and contrast with neutral materials and simple typography patterns. Add a splash of…
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SM Supermalls, Project Headshot Clinic and Dream Project Philippines launch Inspire campaign and digital exhibit to celebrate Women’s Month

Manila, Philippines, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — In celebration of Women’s Month, SM Supermalls, Project Headshot Clinic, and the Dream Project Philippines are launching a campaign and digital exhibit called Inspire. Inspire brings together 100 of the country’s most inspiring women from all fields and industries, such as Irma Adlawan, Andi Manzano, Cheska Garcia-Kramer, Kai Magsanoc,…
March 12, 20140Comments

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PCATS announces three convenience and fuel retailing industry pioneers being inducted into the PCATS Hall of Fame

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — PCATS is pleased to announce that three convenience and fuel retailing industry pioneers are being inducted into the PCATS Hall of Fame: Henry Armour, president and CEO of NACS; Jenny Bullard, CIO of Waycross, Georgia-based Flash Foods; and Loring Perez, president of Columbus, Georgia-based Chattahoochee Oil Company. “Henry, Jenny…
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NACS Consumer Fuels Survey: Despite increase in gas prices, consumers continue to feel optimistic about the economy

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Despite a sharp increase in gas prices over the past month and consumer expectations that prices will climb higher over the next 30 days, consumers continue to feel optimistic about the economy, according the latest monthly NACS Consumer Fuels Survey that examines how gas prices affect consumer sentiment. Consumers…
March 12, 20140Comments

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Harris Teeter announced Week 6 Winners of its Together in Education $100,000 Giveaway

Four Weeks, $40,000 in Prizes Remain Alexandria, Va., 2014-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last Saturday, March 8, 2014, as part of Harris Teeter’s Together in Education (TIE) $100,000 Giveaway, Harris Teeter’s TIE Prize Patrol visited the homes of eight Very Important Customer (VIC) cardholders in Alexandria, Va. and gave away a total of $5,000 to the…
March 11, 20140Comments

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