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7-Eleven celebrates its 87th birthday with full week of free offers beginning Friday, July 11

Dallas, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — When it comes to birthdays, there can never be too much of a good thing. Why celebrate just one day when you can extend the fun all week? That’s why 7-Eleven is celebrating its 87th birthday with a full week (actually eight days) of free offers, beginning Friday, July 11, or 7-Eleven Day.…
July 10, 20140Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

Dunkin’ Donuts to develop five restaurants with new franchisees Wendover Donuts, LLC, in Greensboro and North Carolina

CANTON, MA, 2014-7-10 — /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 new franchisees, Wendover Donuts, LLC, to develop five restaurants in North and South Greensboro, North Carolina. The locations will incorporate traditional and combination unit development with sister brand,…
July 10, 20140Comments

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Celebrity chefs Cat Cora, Carla Hall and Gail Simmons to participate in the Meijer LPGA Celebrity Chef Cookoff presented by Kraft

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.,  2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Three nationally-acclaimed celebrity chefs – Cat Cora, Carla Hall and Gail Simmons – will participate in the Meijer LPGA Celebrity Chef Cookoff presented by Kraft, a friendly competition and the latest community event added to the weeklong LPGA Tour stop in Grand Rapids next month. The fun and…
July 10, 20140Comments

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Target Corporation appoints three new external senior-level hires responsible for leading teams across IT, e-commerce and digital products

MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced today the addition of three new external senior-level hires, who will have responsibility for leading teams across information technology, e-commerce and digital products. Jim Fisher joins Target as senior vice president, Infrastructure and Operations, Target Technology Services, where he will oversee Target’s technical infrastructure and operations.Jim’s 35-year…
July 10, 20140Comments

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Children Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Target Corp. to donate one school supply item to student in need for every select up&up school supply purchased at Target stores

For every select up&up school supply purchased, Target will give one school supply to a student in need, potentially impacting nearly two million kids this back-to-school season MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) announced today that for every select up&up school supply purchased at Target stores from July 13 through August 2, Target will…
July 10, 20140Comments

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Sobeys next #BetterFoodForAll challenge asks Canadians to share favourite summer side dish for a chance to win cooking lesson with Chef Jamie Oliver in Toronto

#BetterFoodForAll Challenge asks for images of favourite summer sides STELLARTON, NS, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Sobeys announced today its next #BetterFoodForAll challenge, asking Canadians to share their favourite side dish this summer for a chance to win a cooking lesson with Chef Jamie Oliver in Toronto. Side dishes like coleslaw, corn on the cob, grilled vegetables…
July 10, 20140Comments

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Morrisons began delivering groceries to homes across North London

Bradford, England,  2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons has begun making its first grocery deliveries across North London. Its distinctive yellow vans began delivering groceries to homes across the capital from 6.00am this (Wednesday) morning following a successful trial in Ruislip. The service will set new standards for the delivery of fresh food. The new coverage area, which…
July 10, 20140Comments

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Diebold, Incorporated and Wincor Nixdorf AG to establish industry association dedicated to improving ATM security

Global ATM leaders initiate concerted effort to curb fraud and establish industry-wide security measures Paderborn, Germany,  2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ —  As automated teller machine (ATM) networks have expanded worldwide, so has the sophistication of global crime. The combination of these factors has led to intensified security concerns at the ATM. Combating this issue requires consistent…
July 10, 20140Comments

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Business E-Commerce Management Retail Retailer

CBRE Group report: Demand for “big-box” facilities from e-commerce companies resulted in strong leasing for Class A space, build-to-suit development and the return of speculative construction

Los Angeles, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Robust demand from e-commerce companies and traditional retailers for the limited supply of new, “big-box” facilities is reshaping the U.S. industrial market, resulting in strong leasing for Class A space, build-to-suit development and the return of speculative construction, according to the latest report from CBRE Group, Inc., E-Commerce and the Changing…
July 10, 20140Comments

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Healthcare Marketing Retail Retailer

Diabetes UK and Tesco analysis: More than 700 people a day are diagnosed with diabetes in the UK

Cheshunt, England,  2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  More than 700 people a day are diagnosed with diabetes in the UK, according to new analysis by Diabetes UK and Tesco. The analysis, based on National Diabetes Audit data, shows that 738 people a day are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, which has being overweight as the biggest…
July 9, 20140Comments

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Environment Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

Sainsbury’s launches first and exclusive Freedom Food-labelled rainbow trout farmed in Loch Etive

LONDON, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Good news for ethical shoppers as the first and exclusive Freedom Food-labelled rainbow trout launches today. Available in 400 stores, Loch Trout Fillets are available from the fresh counter and in the aisle. The fish are farmed in Loch Etive, a sea loch on the west coast of Scotland, resulting…
July 9, 20140Comments

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AHOLD REPURCHASED 1,424,122 AHOLD COMMON SHARES FOR € 19.61 MILLION BETWEEN JUNE 30 AND JULY 4, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 1,424,122 Ahold common shares in the period from June 30, 2014 up to and including July 4, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 13.7675 per share for a total consideration of € 19.61 million. These repurchases were made as part…
July 9, 20140Comments

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Wegmans Food Markets reached the goal of making all sushi in its stores strictly made from ingredients that contain no gluten

ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — In one generation, sushi has made it in America. It’s the go-to snack, light meal, or party appetizer for millions. Yet people who must avoid gluten have approached sushi with caution, even though many key ingredients like rice, vegetables, and seafood don’t naturally contain gluten. The problem has been with other ingredients,…
July 9, 20140Comments

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Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks, Columbia Association and Wegmans store in Columbia partner to introduce Howard County’s Nature Quest and the Wegmans Passport to Family Wellness

COLUMBIA, MD, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks (HCRP), Columbia Association (CA) and Wegmans store in Columbia are teaming up to introduce Howard County’s Nature Quest and the Wegmans Passport to Family Wellness, an initiative to encourage usage of the county’s excellent trail network. First developed by Wegmans in 2005, the…
July 9, 20140Comments

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Morrisons became the first supermarket to launch free app for cattle farmers aimed at simplifying livestock management

Bradford, England,  2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Morrisons today becomes the first supermarket to launch a free app for cattle farmers aimed at simplifying livestock management. ‘Morrisons Farming App’ is aimed primarily at beef producers and is available on all Android devices to download free of charge from today and will also be available on Apple…
July 9, 20140Comments

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FamilyMart’s largest shareholder ITOCHU Corporation purchased additional shares of FamilyMart in order to further strengthen the relationship between the two companies

Tokyo, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Notice is hereby provided that on July 4, 2014, FamilyMart received notification from its largest shareholder, ITOCHU Corporation, that ITOCHU had decided to purchase additional shares of FamilyMart in order to further strengthen the relationship between the two companies. 1. Overview of additional share purchase (1) Period of purchase: July 7,…
July 9, 20140Comments

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CBRE Group analysis: U.S. commercial real estate market improved strongly across all property types in Q2 2014

Los Angeles, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The U.S. commercial real estate market improved strongly across all property types in the second quarter (Q2) of 2014, according to the latest analysis from CBRE Group, Inc. The office vacancy rate declined by 30 basis points (bps) to reach 14.5% in Q2 2014. This was an improvement for the…
July 9, 20140Comments

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Business Grocery Retail Retailer

Foodstuffs announces opening of its new store in Raglan, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand,  2014-7-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Foodstuffs is thrilled to confirm that its new Raglan Four Square is open. While the previous Four Square closed its doors in August 2012 Foodstuffs has remained 100% committed to the Raglan community and is delighted to be bringing the Four Square brand back. New owners Ken and…
July 4, 20140Comments

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New Zealand: Foodstuffs North Island sold their Adelaide Road site in Newtown to Ryman Healthcare

Foodstuffs North Island has announced they have sold their Adelaide Road site in Newtown to Ryman Healthcare. Auckland, New Zealand,  2014-7-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Foodstuffs bought the site in November 2009 from Tip Top as a potential development site but following a strategic review of the portfolio, Foodstuffs determined the property was surplus to its…
July 4, 20140Comments

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SM Investments Corporation received four awards from the international magazine, Finance Asia

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-7-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  SM Investments Corporation (SM) received four awards from the international magazine, Finance Asia. SM was named as one of the awardees for Best Managed Company, Best Corporate Governance, Best Corporate Social Responsibility and Best CFO (Chief Finance Officer) for Mr. Jose T. Sio. Shown in the photo are (L-R)…
July 4, 20140Comments

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QVC’s best-selling cookbook author David Venable to debut his second cookbook

QVC’s “Resident Foodie” to Debut His Second Cookbook WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2014-7-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  QVC’s best-selling cookbook author and “Resident Foodie” David Venable is back with even more mouthwatering and memorable recipes in his second cookbook Back Around the Table: An “In the Kitchen with David” Cookbook from QVC’s Resident Foodie.  The new cookbook, which follows his 2012…
July 4, 20140Comments

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eBay and Argos to extend their offering of Click & Collect services via Argos stores

Click & Collect at Argos: from successful 150 store trial with 50 eBay sellers to about 650 stores nationally and 80,000 eBay sellers Partnership brings even more convenience, speed and choice for shoppers – giving sellers opportunity to offer Click & Collect Milton Keynes, UK,  2014-7-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  eBay and Argos today announced…
July 4, 20140Comments

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John Lewis Partnership sponsored report by Centre for London looks at how to unleash a new wave of employee ownership in the UK

LONDON,  2014-7-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Centre for London, the politically independent, not-for-profit think tank and charity, today launches a report, 'Local Owners', that looks at how to unleash a new wave of employee ownership in the UK. The report argues that while recent tax reforms have played an important part in laying the foundation for…
July 4, 20140Comments

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Grocery Management Marketing Retail Retailer Sports

Sainsbury’s to publish new book by ex-athlete Nikki Emerson

LONDON,  2014-7-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Sainsbury’s is celebrating the lives of ordinary people who have done extraordinary things by publishing a new book by ex-athlete Nikki Emerson. Nikki’s book was published today this week and available at 592 Sainsbury’s stores nationwide, or as an eBook from eBooks by Sainsbury’s. It tells the story of…
July 4, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s and British Athletics to bring some of world’s top athletes to Horse Guards Parade for the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games on 20 July

LONDON,  2014-7-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Sainsbury’s and British Athletics are bringing some of the world’s top athletes to Horse Guards Parade for the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games on Sunday 20 July and today confirmed that a select number of races will take place on The Mall for the public to watch for free. Christine Bleakley…
July 4, 20140Comments

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Four Sainsbury’s stores to host the retailer’s ‘The Big Jump’ event from 3rd to 6th of July

LONDON,  2014-7-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Youngsters in Glasgow, Stirling and Edinburgh will have the chance to jump for glory at their local Sainsbury’s this weekend, as Scotland’s summer of sport heats up. Four Sainsbury’s stores are set to host the retailer’s ‘The Big Jump’ event, which will see a giant long jump track set…
July 4, 20140Comments

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IKEA plugged-in the expansion of Maryland’s largest rooftop solar array on distribution center in Perryville

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2014-7-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today officially plugged-in an expansion of the solar array completed last April atop its Perryville, Maryland distribution center, the state’s largest such solar energy system. Installation of the new panels began Fall 2013, and since then have nearly doubled the size of…
July 3, 20140Comments

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Marks & Spencer announces changes to its Executive Team’s responsibilities that will see UK Retail & M&S International represented at Board level for the first time

LONDON, 2014-7-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Marks & Spencer today announces a number of changes to its Executive Team’s responsibilities that will see UK Retail & M&S International represented at Board level for the first time. The changes are part of M&S’s aim to drive greater accountability and responsibility across the business and will start with…
July 3, 20140Comments

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David Beckham introduces new styles and fresh trends to his David Beckham Bodywear range for H&M this autumn

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-7-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  This autumn, David Beckham is introducing new styles and fresh trends to his David Beckham Bodywear range for H&M, again with a focus on comfort, fit and function. The collection launches globally on August 21 in all H&M stores that carry menswear, as well as online. "These new…
July 3, 20140Comments

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