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Business Management Retail Retailer

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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Business Management Retail Retailer

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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AHOLD REPURCHASED 1,620,299 AHOLD COMMON SHARES FOR € 20.83 MILLION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 15 AND SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-9-22— /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 1,620,299 Ahold common shares in the period from September 15, 2014 up to and including September 19, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 12.8563 per share for a total consideration of € 20.83 million. These repurchases were made as part of…
September 22, 20140Comments

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The British Retail Consortium responds to proposals on business rates from the Labour Party

LONDON, 2014-9-22— /EPR Retail News/ — The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has today responded to proposals on business rates from the Labour Party. Ed Miliband has announced a 1 per cent cut in business rates in 2015 if Labour is in power after the election. The move would involve reversing the inflation-linked increase scheduled for April…
September 22, 20140Comments

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National Grocers Association joins organizations representing employers and employees to launch the More Time for Full-Time initiative

Arlington, VA, 2014-9-22— /EPR Retail News/ — Today, the National Grocers Association (NGA) joined with several organizations representing hundreds of thousands of employers and tens of millions of employees to launch the More Time for Full-Time initiative. The initiative, which includes the International Franchise Association, the National Restaurant Association, the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the National…
September 22, 20140Comments

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Business Malls Management Retail Retailer

Klépierre and Steen & Strøm achieved Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark “Green Star” status

PARIS, 2014-9-22— /EPR Retail News/ — The sustainability performances of Klépierre and Steen & Strøm recognized by the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB¹) and by RobecoSAM.² Klépierre and Steen & Strøm have just achieved GRESB “Green Star” status. Steen & Strøm topped the list of global shopping center operators, becoming Sector Leader, while Klépierre is…
September 22, 20140Comments

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Business Electronics Financial Management Retail Software Technology

Wincor Nixdorf installs the world’s most northerly cash recycling system at the Nord-Norge branch of Norwegian savings bank Sparebank1

Sparebank1 Nord-Norge opts for CINEO Paderborn, Germany, 2014-9-22— /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf has installed the world’s most northerly cash recycling system at the branch of Sparebank1 Nord-Norge, a Norwegian savings bank, on the island of Spitzbergen. The CINEO C4060 supplies banknotes and coins to the 2,100 inhabitants of Longyearbyen and almost 100,000 tourists each year.…
September 22, 20140Comments

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CBRE Group, Inc. listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index-North America

CBRE Recognized for Leadership in Responsible Business Practices ​Los Angeles, 2014-9-22— /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it has earned a place on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index-North America (DJSI).  This prestigious index recognizes companies that are leaders in adopting responsible business practices that improve the environment and the communities in which…
September 22, 20140Comments

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IKEA U.S. launches new kitchen system called SEKTION

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2014-9-19— /EPR Retail News/ — Starting February 2, 2015, IKEA U.S. will begin selling a new kitchen system called SEKTION, which will replace the current AKURUM system. SEKTION is a more modular system and will offer new opportunities for better use of the interior space inside each cabinet plus an option for integrated lighting.…
September 19, 20140Comments

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Renowned French Chef Daniel Boulud launches new line of smoked salmon available exclusively at Whole Foods Market stores

Three flavors of DANIEL BOULUD SMOKED SALMON - responsibly sourced and expertly crafted, hits store shelves throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut New York, NY, 2014-9-19— /EPR Retail News/ — Renowned French Chef Daniel Boulud, in collaboration with Markus Draxler of Solex Fine Foods and Catsmo Artisan Smokehouse, has launched a new line of smoked salmon…
September 19, 20140Comments

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Retail Industry Leaders Association appointments: Sue Pifer as the Vice President of Compliance and Tiffin Shewmake as the Director of the Center for Retail Compliance

Executives Will Be Tasked With Overseeing Completion Of Comprehensive Retail Industry Compliance Tool Arlington, VA, 2014-9-19— /EPR Retail News/ — Today the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced the addition of two executives.  Sue Pifer will join the association as the Vice President of Compliance and Tiffin Shewmake as the Director of the Center for Retail…
September 19, 20140Comments

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NACS launches Ideas 2 Go website

​ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2014-9-19— /EPR Retail News/ — The convenience and fuel retailing industry’s deepest video archives just became more accessible with the launch of the new NACS Ideas 2 Go website at nacsonline.com/ideas2go. The site allows retailers to search for best practices by topic from dozens of Ideas 2 Go video segments. It also showcases NACS Magazine…
September 19, 20140Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation reports operating results for its fiscal second quarter ended August 30, 2014

Second Quarter Net Income of $127.8 Million and Net Income per Diluted Share of $0.13, Compared to Prior Year's Second Quarter Net Income of $32.8 Million and   Net Income per Diluted Share of $0.03 Second Quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $364.2 Million Compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $341.6 Million in Prior Second Quarter Rite Aid Lowers…
September 19, 20140Comments

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Florida Georgia Line’s exclusive deluxe edition of their second album “Anything Goes” available on Target

MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-9-19— /EPR Retail News/ — Following the success of their first studio album, “Here's to the Good Times” and most notably the chart-topping single “Cruise” Florida Georgia Line has partnered with Target on the exclusive deluxe edition of their second album, “Anything Goes.” The album's first single, "Dirt" was released on July 8 , and has remained near…
September 19, 20140Comments

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Business Financial Management Technology

BBVA Compass deploys Wincor Check Cash Consolidation Server to automate cash and check deposit processing through ATMs

Real-Time Services Give Bank Customers Faster Access to ATM Deposits Paderborn, Germany, 2014-9-19— /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf today announced that BBVA Compass is actively using the Wincor Check Cash Consolidation Server (CCCS), which automates cash and check deposit processing and helps give the bank’s customers faster access to their money through ATMs. As part of the…
September 19, 20140Comments

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CBRE Group, Inc. receives the U.S. Green Building Council’s Best of Building award as the “Best Real Estate Services Contractor” for 2014

CBRE’s Global Energy & Sustainability LEED Team Chosen as “Best Real Estate Services Contractor” ​Los Angeles, 2014-9-19— /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. today announced that it received the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Best of Building award as the “Best Real Estate Services Contractor” for 2014. The Best of Building Awards celebrate the year’s best…
September 19, 20140Comments

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REWE Digital acquires leading technology provider of e-commerce solutions commercetools

Intensification of digital activities through advanced web shop technology Cologne, 2014-9-19— /EPR Retail News/ — REWE Digital, a company of REWE Group, has acquired commercetools, a leading technology provider of e-commerce solutions, which is known for its high-performance cloud software. Commercetools will intensify the combine-wide digital activities of REWE Group with its advanced web shop technologies, while…
September 19, 20140Comments

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The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. partnered with Wells Fargo Capital Finance to refinance its existing senior debt

Montvale, N.J., 2014-9-19— /EPR Retail News/ — The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P) today announced that it completed the refinancing of its existing senior debt on terms favorable to the Company. A&P successfully partnered with Wells Fargo Capital Finance to arrange the new $300 million senior secured ABL facility and $270 million senior…
September 19, 20140Comments

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Starbucks and the Seahawks team up to raise money for A Better Seattle

SEATTLE, 2014-9-18— /EPR Retail News/ — As long-time supporters of the Seattle community, Starbucks and the Seahawks are teaming up to raise money for A Better Seattle (ABS) an initiative founded by Head Coach Pete Carroll who believes in helping people be the best they can be on and off the field. ABS partners with…
September 18, 20140Comments

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Electronics Food & Beverage Mobile Retail Retailer Technology

New Starbucks® app for Android™ free and available for download at Google Play

SEATTLE, 2014-9-18— /EPR Retail News/ — Through the new Starbucks® app for Android™, customers in the U.S., U.K. and Canada can now experience a streamlined design, including “Shake to Pay,” and easy access to their account and My Starbucks Rewards® information. Additionally, customers can now recognize their barista with a tip from their Android™ or…
September 18, 20140Comments

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Tesco to supply 40,000 boxes of nutritious cereal to breakfast club charity Magic Breakfast for children to start the day with healthy meal

Cheshunt, England, 2014-9-18— /EPR Retail News/ — Thousands of children are set to benefit from a brand new charity partnership between Tesco and breakfast club charity Magic Breakfast. Magic Breakfast provides free food to over 8,500 school children in more than 250 primary schools every day, helping to make sure pupils don’t start their morning lessons hungry. Having…
September 18, 20140Comments

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Business Grocery Malls Management Retail

Carrefour partner and franchise the Majid Al Futtaim Group opened two new stores under the Carrefour banner in Dubai

DUBAI, 2014-9-18— /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour partner and franchise, the Majid Al Futtaim Group, has opened two new stores under the Carrefour banner in Dubai: Carrefour “Burjuman Dubai” and Carrefour Market “Wasl Road.” The Carrefour “Burjuman Dubai” hypermarket opened at the end of August in Dubai city, United Arab Emirates. Carrefour “Burjuman Dubai”, with its 3,800m²…
September 18, 20140Comments

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Carrefour Italia opened its first supermarket Carrefour Market “Gourmet” in Milan

MILAN, 2014-9-18— /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Italia opened its first supermarket Carrefour Market “Gourmet”. Located in Piazza Gramsci 13 in Milan, this innovative store offers a selection of Italian excellence in all the food sectors in a convenience of a neighborhood supermarket. Fruits and vegetable products of the season produced on the spot, fresh…
September 18, 20140Comments

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Argos to hire around 10,000 seasonal workers to help serve Argos’ 60 million customers during Christmas shopping season

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-9-18— /EPR Retail News/ — Leading high street retailer Argos is looking for around 10,000 seasonal workers to help serve the 60 million customers who will shop with Argos during the peak Christmas shopping season. Extra customer advisors will be on hand to ensure millions of wish lists are fulfilled in time for the…
September 18, 20140Comments

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John Lewis to create more than 100 new jobs with the opening of ‘at home’ shop in Worcester in 2017

LONDON, 2014-9-18— /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis has today announced plans to open an at home shop in Worcester in 2017. The shop will be located in between junctions six and seven of the M5 on a new retail scheme. The site at Newtown Road is being developed by Land Securities plc. John Lewis will…
September 18, 20140Comments

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