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J. C. Penney upsized and priced its underwritten public offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 8.125% senior unsecured notes due 2019

PLANO, Texas, 2014-9-12— /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: JCP) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc. (together with the Company, “J. C. Penney”), has upsized and priced its underwritten public offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 8.125% senior unsecured notes due 2019, for…
September 12, 20140Comments

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Food & Beverage Grocery Retail Retailer

Whole Foods Market launches Wine Club by Whole Foods Market on Oct. 1

Company’s wine experts take guess work out of wine shopping and gifting with limited production, hand-selected bottles AUSTIN, Texas, 2014-9-12— /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM), the world’s leading natural and organic foods supermarket, is launching Wine Club by Whole Foods Market on Oct. 1, to bring extraordinary, one-of-a-kind wines from around the world directly…
September 12, 20140Comments

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Management Marketing Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Ivanka Trump to help fight breast cancer through her involvement with QVC Presents “FFANY Shoes on Sale”

American Businesswoman, Writer and Television Personality Appears in Public Service Announcements for QVC Presents “FFANY Shoes on Sale” WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2014-9-12— /EPR Retail News/ — When it comes to a great pair of shoes, Ivanka Trump is an expert. As a successful businesswoman and entrepreneur, she knows that power shoes can help a woman feel like…
September 12, 20140Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Grocery Retail Retailer

Commissary and Navy Exchange complex opens at Annapolis, Md.

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-9-12— /EPR Retail News/ — The Sept. 10 grand opening of the Naval Support Activity Annapolis, Md., Commissary and Navy Exchange complex got rave reviews from shoppers who got their first look inside the new facility. "It's worth the trip and more!" said long time shopper Gretchen McKethan as she pushed her cart in the…
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Hy-Vee, Iowa Department of Public Health and Governor’s Advisory Council on Brain Injuries to help educate Iowa’s elderly on ways to prevent falls and injury during National Falls Prevention Awareness Month

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2014-9-12— /EPR Retail News/ — Hy-Vee, Inc., the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Governor’s Advisory Council on Brain Injuries have partnered to help educate Iowa’s elderly about ways they can prevent falls and injury during National Falls Prevention Awareness Month in September. The seventh annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day will be…
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Food & Beverage Grocery Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Starbucks to bring customers on journey of discovery with three new single-origin coffees in U.S. grocery stores

SEATTLE, 2014-9-12— /EPR Retail News/ — At Starbucks coffee purchasing center in Lausanne, Switzerland, green coffee traders Alfredo Nuño and Stephane Erard taste thousands of cups of coffee each year. They have each been purchasing coffee for Starbucks for more than a decade, and their expert palates detect subtle differences in quality, flavor, body and…
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Business Grocery Retail Retailer

Carrefour Romania opened its 26th Carrefour hypermarket at Vulcan Value Centre in Bucharest

BUCHAREST, Romania, 2014-9-12— /EPR Retail News/ — On 4 September, Carrefour Romania opened its 26th Carrefour hypermarket at the Vulcan Value Centre, a new shopping centre in Bucharest. With a sales area of 7500 m², 320 people have been recruited to work at the Carrefour hypermarket. It is open to customers seven days a week from…
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Carrefour France launches new range of comfortable and fashionable uniforms for its in-store staff

PARIS, 2014-9-12— /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour France is launching a range of new comfortable and fashionable uniforms for its in-store staff. To fit out those of its employees who work in food-related jobs, it has entered into a significant partnership with Brittany-based company Armor-Lux. Carrefour attaches a great deal of importance to the comfort and…
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Walmart releases 2014 Chosen by Kids Top 20 Toys List

Crafty Toys, Ride Ons and Hot Licenses Join Classics, Electronic Toys on Retailer’s Second Annual Holiday Toy List Chosen by Kids BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-9-12— /EPR Retail News/ — Kids’ tastes in toys are changing, but their appetite for imagination and creativity is unwavering, as evidenced by Walmart’snewly-released 2014 Chosen by Kids Top 20 Toys List. For the second year,…
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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

John Lewis Partnership plc reports unaudited condensed Interim Financial Statements for the half year ended 26 July 2014

LONDON, 2014-9-12— /EPR Retail News/ — Unaudited condensed Interim Financial Statements for the half year ended 26 July 2014 Strict Stock Exchange Embargo, 7.00am Growing customer numbers drive sales in a changing market Financial Summary   Waitrose John Lewis Partnership £m Change £m Change £m Change Gross sales 3,146 4.1% 1,865 9.4% 5,011 6.0% LFL sales(1) 1.3% 8.2% Revenue 2,967 4.2% 1,494 9.0% 4,461 5.7% Operating profit before exceptional item(2)(3) 145.2 (9.4)% 56.3 62.2%(4) 176.1 8.6% Operating profit(3) 176.1 53.3% PBT before exceptional item(2)(3) 129.8 12.1% PBT(3) 129.8 89.5% 1 Waitrose like-for-like sales excludes petrol 2  Exceptional charge of £47.3m last year following…
September 12, 20140Comments

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Tesco, Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation join forces to raise millions of pounds to promote healthy living

Cheshunt, England, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Millions of people are set to benefit from a ground-breaking new partnership between the UK’s leading retailer and two of the country’s biggest charities. Tesco, Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation have confirmed that they will join forces from early next year. The trio’s charity partnership – the…
September 11, 20140Comments

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Home Retail Group updates on the trading of its second financial quarter covering the 13 weeks to 30 August 2014

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Home Retail Group, the UK’s leading home and general merchandise retailer, today updates on the trading of its second financial quarter covering the 13 weeks to 30 August 2014. John Walden, Chief Executive of Home Retail Group, commented: “The Group has had a good first half. Argos delivered its…
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Business Environment Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Kesko included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices DJSI World and DJSI Europe for the 12th time

Kesko was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices DJSI World and DJSI Europe for the 12th time. Kesko obtained its highest scores in risk and crisis management, codes of conduct and supply chain management. A new criterion in the assessment was tax strategy. Helsinki, Finland, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices…
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Sainsbury’s opens the first combined convenience shop and community pharmacy at Guy’s Hospital near London Bridge

LONDON, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s opens the first combined convenience shop and community pharmacy on a hospital site. The new store at Guy’s Hospital near London Bridge will employ 25 local people and offer improved choice, as well as a broad range of convenience goods for patients and visitors using the hospital.…
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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB to present the nine-month results for 2014 at press conference on 25 September

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB presents the nine-month results for 2014 at a press conference on Thursday 25 September at 9.30 CET. There will also be a telephone conference in English at 14.00 CET the same day. The nine-month results for the period 1 December 2013…
September 11, 20140Comments

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Ahold included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Indices (DJSI) for the sixth consecutive year

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold’s position as a responsible retailer has been confirmed, following its inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Indices (DJSI). Published today, the ranking recognizes the progress that Ahold has made in recent years with its Reshaping Retail strategy. Ahold scored an average of 75 (out of…
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Business Financial Law Retail Retailer

UK retailers welcome historic court ruling to end excessively high fees retailers pay banks to process card payments known as interchange fees

LONDON, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — UK retailers have today welcomed an historic court ruling to end the excessively high fees retailers pay banks to process card payments (known as interchange fees). Today's judgement by the European Court of Justice comprehensively and decisively supports retailers' decade-long campaign for a more competitive payments system and a…
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Business Children Marketing Retail Retailer Toys

Toys“R”Us® unveils plans for the 2014 holiday season at special preview event for business retail reporters in New York City

During a Special Preview Event, Hank Mullany, President, Toys“R”Us, U.S., Shares the Significant Steps Taken to Prepare for the Months Ahead; Company Announces Launch of New Rewards“R”Us Loyalty Program, Introduces Free Online Layaway, Plus “Here’s What’s Hot” and “Gift Express” Shops; The World’s Leading Dedicated Toy Retailer Focused on Making Gifting Easy for Shoppers, While…
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Whole Foods Market to open second store in San Jose, California

New location on The Alameda features environmental innovation and company’s first in-store brewery in California Emeryville, Calif., 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new 35,000 square-foot Whole Foods Market store will open on December 10th at 777 The Alameda (at Stockton) in San Jose, California. This is the second Whole Foods Market location in San Jose, and…
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Business Management Marketing Retail Retailer Technology

Whole Foods Market to provide customers with easy, secure & private way to make grocery purchases with Apple Pay

Whole Foods Market to provide customers with an easy, secure & private way to make grocery purchases at checkout registers AUSTIN, Texas, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) today announces its participation with Apple Pay, a new category of service that will transform mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to…
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Target announces its integration with Apple Pay

MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — As if we need more reasons to love our Apple devices… Today, Target is excited to announce its integration with Apple Pay, a new mobile payments service that will provide an easy, secure and private way to make purchases from iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus. With Apple Pay, guests using the Target app for iOS will be able…
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Target and TOMS team up on limited-edition collection for the holidays

MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Listen up, Target and TOMS enthusiasts, because we’ve got news that’ll knock your socks (and canvas shoes) off: Target and TOMS are teaming up on a limited-edition collection for the holidays. Not only will you find pieces you’ll want to give – and get – but for each item purchased,…
September 11, 20140Comments

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Darty plc announces Interim Management Statement for the period from 1 May 2014 to date

LONDON, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Darty plc today announces an Interim Management Statement for the period 1 May 2014 to date. Financial information is for the Continuing Group (excluding Datart) for the first quarter period from 1 May 2014 to 31 July 2014, based on unaudited management accounts. ‘4Ds’ plan to Drive trading, Digitalise…
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Business Home & Garden Home Decor Management Retail Retailer

Sir Ian Cheshire to be succeeded by Ms Véronique Laury as Kingfisher Group Chief Executive

LONDON, 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kingfisher announces Group Chief Executive succession plan. Sir Ian Cheshire to be succeeded by Ms Véronique Laury, Chief Executive of Castorama France, before the end of the current financial year. Kingfisher plc, Europe’s largest home improvement retailer, today announces that Sir Ian Cheshire will step down as Group Chief…
September 10, 20140Comments

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Environment Management Marketing Retail Retailer

VIA initiative to support the development of methodology for assessing the impacts of FSC forest management certification

The VIA Initiative LONDON, 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — By 2050 we’re likely to need three times more wood than we do today, yet forests are fighting for their lives as the ground they stem from is being sought for alternative uses. The key to keeping forests standing is to make them viable so they…
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Kingfisher reports half year total sales up 0.9% and flat adjusted pre-tax profits of £364 million

LONDON, 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kingfisher reports half year total sales up 0.9% (+1.8% LFL) and flat adjusted pre-tax profits of £364 million after the negative impact of foreign exchange translation. Kingfisher also announces Group Chief Executive succession plan. Sir Ian Cheshire to be succeeded by Ms Véronique Laury, Chief Executive of Castorama…
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Business Grocery Retail Retailer

Harris Teeter to welcome shoppers to its Sawmill Village store on September 24 2014

Matthews, N.C., 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter is proud to welcome shoppers to its Sawmill Village store on Wednesday, Sept. 24 2014 and is celebrating the grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8 a.m. on that day. In each of its stores, including its newest store at Sawmill Village, Harris Teeter strives to…
September 10, 20140Comments

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Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Defense Commissary Agency: Director of strategic planning Kristen D. Ogden retires after 36 years of federal service

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kristen D. Ogden, director of strategic planning for the Defense Commissary Agency, retired after nearly 36 years of federal service effective Sept. 3. "Ms. Ogden has dedicated nearly 36 years of her life to federal service – the vast majority of those years to shaping the workforce, enabling DeCA…
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Business Management Retail Retailer

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC celebrated its 100th birthday commemoration at stores throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island

The store’s centennial weekend celebrated with special in-store activities and events QUINCY, Mass., 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Saturday, Sept. 6, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC celebrated its 100th birthday commemoration at stores throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. In honor of the anniversary, all stores welcomed customers, served cake and gave out…
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Giant Food of Landover, Md. introduced electronic cap alternative to the traditional prescription medication caps Rx Timer Cap

Cutting Edge Cap Works with Any Prescription Medication Landover, Md., 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — To encourage appropriate use of prescription medication, Giant Food of Landover, Md. has introduced Rx Timer Cap, an electronic cap that is an alternative to the traditional prescription medication caps. Rx Timer Cap fits standard prescription containers and is available with…
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