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Morrisons colleagues honoured at the Specsavers everywoman in Retail Ambassadors Awards

Bradford, England, 2014-9-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Two Morrisons colleagues were celebrated at the Specsavers everywoman in Retail Ambassadors Awards yesterday evening, as part of a prestigious ceremony in the Waldorf Hilton. Morrisons was the only business to be recognised with two separate awards: Area Manager Lucy Denton achieved the accolade of ‘Retail Ambassador of the…
September 25, 20140Comments

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CBRE report: Demand for newer, Class A industrial space in the U.S. is outpacing supply, encouraging more build-to-suit and speculative development activity across the U.S.

Development Largely Concentrated in Tier-One Distribution Markets in South and West Big-Box Distribution Centers Represent Two-Thirds of Expected Deliveries Over Next Four Quarters Los Angeles, 2014-9-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Demand for newer, Class A industrial space in the U.S. is outpacing supply, encouraging more build-to-suit and speculative development activity across the U.S., according to the latest…
September 25, 20140Comments

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Business Marketing Retail Retailer

CBRE Group, Inc. to present at the JMP Securities Financial Services & Real Estate Conference on September 30, 2014 in New York City

Los Angeles, 2014-9-25— /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) announced today that Gil Borok, Deputy Chief Financial Officer & Chief Accounting Officer, will present at the JMP Securities Financial Services & Real Estate Conference on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. The presentation is scheduled for 11 a.m.…
September 25, 20140Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

CBRE Group, Inc. announced the pricing of its offering of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due 2025

Los Angeles, CA, 2014-9-25— /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced the pricing of its offering of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due 2025 (the “Notes”). The Notes will have an interest rate of 5.25% per annum and are being issued at a price equal to 100% of their…
September 25, 20140Comments

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Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Ina Garten to debut her latest cookbook, Make It Ahead on QVC, September 28

Best-Selling Author to Offer Latest Cookbook through the Multimedia Retailer WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2014-9-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Simply delicious. Beloved television personality and best-selling cookbook author Ina Garten is scheduled to debut on QVC Sunday, September 28 at noon (ET). Garten will appear during the “In the Kitchen with David®” broadcast, QVC’s most popular cooking show,to…
September 25, 20140Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

John Lewis announces the appointment of Sienne Veit to the newly created role of director, online product

Newly created role reinforces retailer's continued focus on omnichannel offer LONDON, 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis has appointed Sienne Veit to the newly created role of director, online product. Sienne will be responsible for leading the development of the retailer's online customer experience across all channels, reporting to online director, Mark Lewis. With over half…
September 24, 20140Comments

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Lowe’s receives 2014 SmartWay Excellence Award for superior environmental performance in supply chain operations

Lowe’s is only retail shipper partner ever to receive 6 SmartWay awards MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today awarded Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) the highest honor for industry leadership in its SmartWay® Transport Partnership. Lowe’s received a 2014 SmartWay Excellence Award for superior environmental performance in supply chain operations. Lowe’s…
September 24, 20140Comments

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The Home Depot® honored with SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the second consecutive year

Award Recipients are Top Program Performers and Leaders for Freight Supply Chain Efficiency ATLANTA, 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, was honored with a SmartWay®Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the second consecutive year as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy…
September 24, 20140Comments

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Business Malls Management Retail

Kimco Realty Corp. recognized for its outstanding commitment to sustainability and transparency by CDP and GRESB

Achieves Climate Disclosure Leadership Index and Green Star Designations NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK, 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM) has been recognized by two leading investor-backed organizations for its outstanding  commitment to sustainability and transparency. Today the company was named to the S&P 500 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) by the nonprofit CDP, the…
September 24, 20140Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer Technology

Wincor Nixdorf selected by NBTY Europe to provide services for Holland & Barrett, GNC and Nature’s Way

Contract awarded thanks to end-to-end IT solution capability Paderborn, Germany, 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf, a leading retail and banking IT solutions provider, has been selected by NBTY Europe to provide services for a number of its health and well-being companies, notably Holland & Barrett, GNC and Nature’s Way. This includes an availability service for…
September 24, 20140Comments

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CBRE Group, Inc. recognized for climate-change disclosure transparency with its inclusion in CDP’s S&P 500 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index

Los Angeles, 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. today announced that it has been recognized for climate-change disclosure transparency through its inclusion in CDP’s S&P 500 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). The annual index spotlights Standard & Poor’s 500 companies that have demonstrated a high level of transparency and data quality in their disclosure of…
September 24, 20140Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail

CBRE Group, Inc. to offer up to $300M in aggregate principal amount of senior notes, subject to market and other conditions

Los Angeles, CA, 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it intends to offer up to $300 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes, subject to market and other conditions (the “Notes”). The Notes are expected to be issued by the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, CBRE Services, Inc., and guaranteed on a…
September 24, 20140Comments

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Consumer Information Food & Beverage Grocery Management Marketing Retail Retailer

The Co-operative Food research reveals the stereotypical student diet of booze, beans and biscuits could be a thing of the past

MANCHESTER, UK, 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — The stereotypical student diet of booze, beans and biscuits could be a thing of the past according to new research released by The Co-operative Food today (Tuesday, 23 September). Over 10 million purchases were analysed to reveal the shopping habits of savvy students who receive a 10% discount on groceries*…
September 24, 20140Comments

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Business Retail Retailer Shops

LS travel retail North America to open new sports store, ‘The Scoreboard’ in Toronto Pearson International Airport

TORONTO, CANADA, 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — LS travel retail North America is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded a new sports store in Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).  Scheduled to open next month, The Scoreboard will be located post-security in Terminal 1 Domestic, and will provide travelers with the best in…
September 24, 20140Comments

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Home Decor Marketing Retail Retailer

Style expert Tim Gunn launches bedding and bath line scheduled to debut at QVC on September 26

Style Icon Tim Gunn Launches Home and Bedding Line Created Especially for QVC WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Best known as the Emmy-Award winning co-host, producer and mentor of Lifetime's "Project Runway," celebrated style expert Tim Gunn knows fashion. Now, Gunn's design vision and eye for style will move from the runway to the home…
September 24, 20140Comments

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Apparel Awards Business Management Retail Retailer

H&M CEO Karl-Johan Persson receives the Pontus Schultz prize for more humane economy

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-9-23— /EPR Retail News/ — Karl-Johan Persson, CEO at H&M, is this year's recipient of the Pontus Schultz prize for a more humane economy. The prize is awarded annually to individuals in the business community who contribute significantly to an increased diversity, equality and sustainability. The award was presented by Crown Princess Victoria. The foundation…
September 23, 20140Comments

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H&M Conscious Foundation donates $100,000 to support Save the Children in helping flood victims in South Asia

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-9-23— /EPR Retail News/ — H&M Conscious Foundation has donated 100,000 USD to support the organization Save the Children in their work to help the victims of the devastating flooding in South Asia. The funding will be directed towards emergency relief kits, solar lamps, hygiene kits etc. Food packages and safe drinking water will also…
September 23, 20140Comments

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Business Environment Home & Garden Home Decor Retail Retailer

IKEA Group announces expansion of residential solar offer during UN Climate Summit and Climate Week in New York

IKEA Group announces expansion of residential solar offer during UN Climate Summit and Climate Week in New York. It also unveils a new commitment for all plastic material used in its home furnishing products to be 100% renewable and/or recycled by 2020. CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2014-9-23— /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA Group announced today that before the…
September 23, 20140Comments

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Business Marketing Retail Retailer

ICSC Halloween Consumer Spending Survey: Average household plans to spend $125 this year on Halloween-related items

NEW YORK, 2014-9-23— /EPR Retail News/ — Halloween is anticipated to continue to drive consumers to spend, with nearly three-quarters (74%) of U.S. households planning to spend money on Halloween-related items, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Halloween Consumer Spending Survey. The total for Halloween-related spending is expected to be approximately $11.3 billion…
September 23, 20140Comments

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Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

Toys“R”Us® to hire 45,000 seasonal employees in preparation for the busy holiday shopping months ahead

Company Seeks Motivated, Customer Service-Focused Employees to Join Its Team of #ToyExperts in Bringing Joy to Shoppers Across the Country; Seasonal Positions Can Lead to Year-Round Employment as 20% of the Toys“R”Us 2013 Holiday Workforce Retained Jobs Following Christmas   WAYNE, NJ, 2014-9-23— /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced plans to hire 45,000 seasonal employees at its…
September 23, 20140Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Grocery Retail Retailer

Whole Foods Market opens its Clearwater store on Sept. 24; Donates $40,000 to local school garden grants

Store to donate $40,000 towards local school garden grants AUSTIN, TX, 2014-9-23— /EPR Retail News/ — The grand opening festivities will kick-off at 8:45 a.m. with a Bread Breaking ceremony in front of the store. The first 500 customers in line will receive a Whole Foods Market gift card with a mystery value between $5 and $50,…
September 23, 20140Comments

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Business Grocery Retail Retailer

Russia’s largest food retailer “Magnit” opens 174th hypermarket of medium format

Krasnodar, 2014-9-23— /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest food retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the 174th hypermarket of a medium format. Please be informed that today the Company has opened its 174th hypermarket of a medium format located at 308 Kirova prospect, Samara, Volga federal…
September 23, 20140Comments

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Business Management Marketing

CBRE report: The balance between landlord-favorable market and tenant-favorable market approaches tipping point in several major U.S. cities

Healthy job growth and limited new construction in downtown areas is creating a supply-demand imbalance that puts landlords back in the driver’s seat, according to CBRE report ​Los Angeles, California, 2014-9-23— /EPR Retail News/ — The delicate balance between a landlord-favorable market and a tenant-favorable market is approaching a tipping point in several major U.S. cities, according to…
September 23, 20140Comments

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Food & Beverage Grocery Management Marketing Retail Retailer Sports

Harris Teeter and Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil to debut Kalil’s personally designed Signature Sub Sandwich

Charlotte, N.C., 2014-9-23— /EPR Retail News/ — Kalil to Sign Autographs, Sample Signature Sub Sandwich, Introduce Fans to Must-Have Meal for Lunch Date:    Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014 Time:    1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Morrocroft Village Harris Teeter 6701 Morrison Boulevard Charlotte, N.C. 28211 Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed! Tuesday, Sept. 30, Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil will team up with Harris Teeter to debut…
September 23, 20140Comments

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Tesco PLC: Alan Stewart joins the Board as Chief Financial Officer with effect from 23 September 2014

Notification pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11 Cheshunt, England, 2014-9-23— /EPR Retail News/ — Pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11, and further to Tesco PLC’s announcement on 28 July 2014, the Company announces that Alan Stewart will join the Board as Chief Financial Officer with effect from 23 September 2014, rather than the previously announced date of 1 December…
September 23, 20140Comments

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METRO GROUP returns to the ranks of the world’s sustainability leaders in retailing with its inclusion in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Düsseldorf, Germany, 2014-9-23— /EPR Retail News/ — METRO GROUP is returning to the ranks of the world's sustainability leaders in retailing. From today, the Düsseldorf-based company with its sales lines METRO Cash & Carry, Media-Saturn, Real and Galeria Kaufhof will be relisted on the leading international sustainability index Dow Jones Sustainability World, the rating agency RobecoSAM…
September 23, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s starts national apprenticeship scheme for horticulture and agriculture this month

LONDON, 2014-9-22— /EPR Retail News/ — Apprentices this month started on the first retailer-led national apprenticeship scheme for horticulture and agriculture. Through the Sainsbury’s scheme, the retailer is offering a City & Guilds accredited Level 2 Diploma which will give the apprentices hands on, practical experience within horticulture suppliers to Sainsbury’s. Information for employers Information for…
September 22, 20140Comments

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Alliance Boots publishes its Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2013/14 for the year ended 31 March 2014

Nottingham, 2014-9-22— /EPR Retail News/ — Alliance Boots today has published its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report 2013/14 for the year ended 31 March 2014. The Group’s expanding global footprint provides opportunities to further its contribution towards a sustainable future. Working within the healthcare industry, Alliance Boots is in a privileged position to help improve the healthcare…
September 22, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s salt research: Nearly half of Brits (42%) don’t monitor their salt intake

LONDON, 2014-9-22— /EPR Retail News/ — New salt research released today by Sainsbury’s to mark their support of the Government’s Responsibility Deal new salt pledges, shows that nearly half of Brits (42%) don’t monitor their salt intake and fewer than one in 10 (9%) monitor it strictly, while a further 43% don’t know the recommended…
September 22, 20140Comments

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Albertsons and Safeway Inc. announce new senior leadership team and division leaders for the newly merged company

BOISE, ID and PLEASANTON, CA, 2014-9-22— /EPR Retail News/ — AB Acquisition LLC (Albertsons) and Safeway Inc. (NYSE: SWY) announced today the new senior leadership team and division leaders  for the combined company that will take effect upon the closing of the proposed merger transaction, which is pending customary regulatory approvals. “We’re drawing on the strong talent…
September 22, 20140Comments

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