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Food & Beverage Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Russia’s largest food retailer “Magnit” announces the opening of its 84th and 85th “Magnit Family” stores

Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-12-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — PJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest food retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the new “Magnit Family” stores. Please be informed that today the Company has opened its 84th and 85th “Magnit Family” stores. The 84th “Magnit Family” store is located at 6, Kommunisticheskaya street, Togliatti,…
December 16, 20140Comments

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Children Management Retail Retailer

Toys“R”Us® extends shopping hours in its stores nationwide in the days leading up to Christmas

Time-Crunched Customers Will Find the Best In-Stock Selection on the Hottest Toys, Daily Deals, Expert Assistance and More at The World’s Greatest Toy Store®, Along with Uninterrupted Shopping from 6am Tuesday, December 23 through 9pm Christmas Eve WAYNE, NJ, 2014-12-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the sound of sleigh bells draws nearer, Toys“R”Us® today announced its stores…
December 16, 20140Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Columbia Wegmans transforms its Food Bar into Burger Bar

ROCHESTER, NY,  2014-12-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Change has been in the air at Columbia Wegmans this fall. The former Food Bar has been transformed into the Burger Bar – a new name and menu are waiting for your visit. What’s worth noticing?< The delish new menu, with a focus on burgers, along with sandwich and salad options…
December 16, 20140Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

Dunkin’ Donuts signs multi-unit store development agreements with two franchise groups to develop four new restaurants in Colorado

CANTON, MA, 2014-12-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of multi-unit store development agreements with two franchise groups to develop four new restaurants in Colorado over the next several years. The two franchise groups and their development plans include: - New franchisee Brian “Gib” Long…
December 16, 20140Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

Ahold announces its share buyback program has been finalized as of December 12, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-12-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 1,501,600 Ahold common shares in the period from December 8, 2014 up to and including December 12, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €14.3088 per share for a total consideration of € 21.49 million. These repurchases were made as part of the…
December 16, 20140Comments

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Apparel Business Fashion Management Retail Retailer

H&M Group reports 10% increase of its sales including VAT in local currencies in November 2014 vs same month last year

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2014-12-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The H&M Group’s sales including VAT increased by 10 percent in local currencies in November 2014 compared to the same month last year. In the fourth quarter of 2014, i.e. during the period 1 September to 30 November, sales including VAT increased by 11 percent in local currencies. Sales…
December 16, 20140Comments

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Consumer Services E-Commerce Electronics Management Online Retailers Online Shopping Retail Retailer

Argos gives its Victoria store a ‘digital makeover’ now local residents can take advantage of the speed and convenience of online shopping

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-12-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Local residents in Victoria can now take advantage of the speed and convenience of online shopping on their local high street, thanks to Argos which has given their store a ‘digital makeover’. The revamped ‘paperless’ store has a fresh and contemporary look, with tables of tablets replacing Argos’…
December 16, 20140Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

The Local Court in Düsseldorf appointed Gwyn Burr as member of the Supervisory Board of METRO AG

Düsseldorf, Germany, 2014-12-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Local Court in Düsseldorf appointed Gwyn Burr (51), former executive manager at Sainsbury's, as member of the Supervisory Board of METRO AG. In this function, she succeeds Baroness Lucy Neville-Rolfe who had been appointed Undersecretary of State at the British Department for Business, Innovation & Skills in summer…
December 16, 20140Comments

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Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Walmart announced the 75 food pantry winners of the Food Pantry Holiday Makeover campaign; each to receive a $20,000 grant for facility makeovers

Food Pantry Holiday Makeover Campaign Awards $20,000 in Grants to 75 Food Pantries Across the Country BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-12-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Walmart announced the 75 food pantry winners of the Food Pantry Holiday Makeover campaign that will each receive a $20,000 grant for facility makeovers. Over the past two weeks, communities nationwide came…
December 16, 20140Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Starbucks unveils Holiday Coffee Gifts for The Traditionalist, The Party Planner and The Busy Bee, three types of Holiday Party Planners

SEATTLE, 2014-12-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks has a coffee for every holiday occasion, whether that's entertaining at home or attending a party and needing a host or hostess gift.  It's easy to match a Starbucks coffee with every personality on a gift list. Conveniently, all of these coffees can be found in grocery…
December 15, 20140Comments

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Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Take a quick trip around the world to learn how holiday flavors are experienced at Starbucks

SEATTLE, 2014-12-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Peppermint, eggnog, cranberry, gingerbread and chestnuts  – all classic holiday flavors that are enjoyed in Starbucks® beverages and treats. Take a quick trip around the world to learn how holiday flavors are experienced at Starbucks, whether it’s a mince pie in the United Kingdom, ginger cake in Peru or…
December 15, 20140Comments

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Palm Springs Albertsons/Sav-On Pharmacy honors Desert AIDS Project with $1,000 donation for its re-opening

CALIFORNIA, 2014-12-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Blustery weather couldn’t keep customers and community members away from the afternoon ribbon cutting ceremony held in celebration of the newly renovated Palm Springs Albertsons/Sav-On Pharmacy on Dec. 3. Surrounded by his department managers, Store Director Tim Hesting was elated to talk about his ‘new’ store, “It has been…
December 15, 20140Comments

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Food & Beverage Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Rancho Mirage ABS first Southern California store to feature in-store juice bar

CALIFORNIA, 2014-12-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just in time for the holidays, the Rancho Mirage Albertsons/Sav-On Pharmacy is sporting a new look and store associates were rolling out the red carpet for all at their Dec 3 ribbon cutting ceremony. And even though it was early in the morning, few could resist all of…
December 15, 20140Comments

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Consumer Services Healthcare Retail Retailer

Two MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics open inside CVS/pharmacy stores in Reno and Sparks Northern Nevada

MinuteClinic Walk-in Medical Clinics Open in Northern Nevada First Locations Inside Select CVS/pharmacy stores in Reno and Sparks Woonsocket, R.I., 2014-12-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Two MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics opened today inside CVS/pharmacy stores in Reno and Sparks. They join eight MinuteClinic locations inside select CVS/pharmacy stores in the Las Vegas area in Southern…
December 15, 20140Comments

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Business Financial Malls Management

Standard & Poor’s Rating Services raised CBRE’s corporate rating to Investment Grade (BBB-), with a positive outlook

Los Angeles, CA, 2014-12-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that Standard & Poor’s Rating Services (S&P) has raised CBRE’s corporate rating to Investment Grade (BBB-), with a positive outlook. This is the second time in six months that S&P has raised its rating of CBRE.  S&P took its latest action under…
December 15, 20140Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Former Camp Pendleton Commissary store director Scott Hill promoted as DeCA’s Zone 18 manager

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-12-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Scott Hill, former Camp Pendleton Commissary, California, store director has been promoted as DeCA's Zone 18 manager, filling a vacancy left when the zone's former manager Ken Chastain moved to be DeCA's Zone 35 manager. The changes took place in August and September. Chastain, who moved in August to…
December 12, 20140Comments

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Awards Business Management Retail Retailer

Magnit’s CEO Sergey Galitskiy named the CEO of the Year by The Moscow Times

Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-12-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sergey Galitskiy, CEO of “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT) has been named the CEO of the Year by The Moscow Times. Magnit CEO Sergey Galitskiy became the winner in the CEO of the Year Large Company category by Moscow Times, for combined performance, and growth, investment and…
December 12, 20140Comments

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Art Entertainment Marketing Retail

Starbucks: the 10th Little Big Show raised over $25,000 for ArtsFund’s new crowd-funding platform power2give.org/PugetSound

What do crowd-sourcing, community radio, Seattle’s top arts venue and Starbucks have in common? Music! SEATTLE,  2014-12-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the past 20 years Starbucks has been curating its own musical compilations and selling CDs in its stores. And the company’s connection to music goes beyond the four walls of its Starbucks® stores. For…
December 12, 20140Comments

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METRO GROUP acquires 15% stake in Düsseldorf-based start-up retailer Emmas Enkel

Real supplies Emmas Enkel stores Significant acceleration of expansion in German city centres Düsseldorf, Germany, 2014-12-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Emmas Enkel, an emerging corner store and online food retailer, has found a strong partner: METRO GROUP is a new shareholder in the Düsseldorf-based start-up company and now supports its business processes as well as the…
December 12, 20140Comments

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Discounts Marketing Retail Retailer

Walmart kicks off sequence of savings this weekend with lower prices on hundreds of items in stores to celebrate the last number-sequential date this century 12/13/14

Retailer Unveils One-Day Free Shipping Promotion on Dec.11, Shipping Cutoff Dates with Options Up Until Dec. 23 BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-12-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Saturday’s date is 12/13/14, the last number-sequential date this century. To celebrate, Walmart is kicking off a sequence of savings this weekend with new, lower prices on hundreds of items in stores.…
December 12, 20140Comments

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Business Malls Management Retail

Unibail-Rodamco signs agreement with the city of Hamburg for the urban planning and acquisition of land in Überseequartier

Paris, Amsterdam, 2014-12-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Unibail-Rodamco, Europe’s leading listed commercial property company, has signed an agreement with the city of Hamburg for the urban planning and acquisition of land in Überseequartier. This includes the acquisition of land plots from former owners. The agreement is subject to ratification by the State Parliament of Hamburg. The development project…
December 12, 20140Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Grocery Retail Retailer

Russia’s largest food retailer “Magnit” announces the opening of the new “Magnit Family” stores

Krasnodar, 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — PJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest food retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the new “Magnit Family” stores. Please be informed that today the Company has opened its 81st and 82nd “Magnit Family” stores. The 81st “Magnit Family” store is located at 90, Neftyanikov…
December 11, 20140Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

Equity One, Inc. closes $600 million unsecured revolving credit facility which replaces its existing $575 million facility

North Miami Beach, FL, 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Equity One, Inc. (NYSE: EQY), an owner, developer, and operator of shopping centers, announced today that it has closed a $600 million unsecured revolving credit facility which replaces its existing $575 million facility. The new facility, which matures on December 31, 2018, with options to extend the maturity…
December 11, 20140Comments

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Business Home & Garden Home Decor Management Retail Retailer

IKEA progresses on the construction of its future St. Louis store

ST. LOUIS, MO, 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced that steel framing has progressed far enough that installation of the iconic blue composite panels has begun on its future St. Louis store. Installation of the blue panels is a construction milestone that ensures the store will open Fall…
December 11, 20140Comments

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Awards Business Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Whole Foods Market recognized in 2014 for team member happiness, sustainability, and highest quality standards in the industry

AUSTIN, Texas, 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) is thrilled to have been recognized throughout the year by leading organizations and industry groups for its quality standards, team member happiness and customer satisfaction.  From its animal welfare and sustainability standards to the exceptional achievements of its team members, Whole Foods Market is…
December 11, 20140Comments

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Russian food retailer X5 Retail Group N.V. announces winners of the Nutcracker International Television Contest for Young Musicians

Moscow, 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V., (“X5” or the “Company”), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), announced today the winners of the Nutcracker International Television Contest for Young Musicians (the “Contest”). The Company acted as a general partner of the 15th running of the Contest, which took place in Moscow from 2…
December 11, 20140Comments

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Grocery Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Meijer donates up to $10,000 that will benefit three diaper banks in the Midwest through the Huggies Every Little Bottom program

Retailer’s donation will benefit three diaper banks in the Midwest GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the second consecutive year, Meijer will donate up to $10,000 and Huggies will donate 150,000 diapers – enough to diaper up to 25,000 babies for a day – to the National Diaper Bank Network this holiday season…
December 11, 20140Comments

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Apparel Fashion Management Marketing Retail Retailer

H&M announces that Olivia Wilde will be the face of H&M’s latest Conscious Exclusive campaign

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M is proud to announce that Olivia Wilde, actress and humanitarian, will be the face of H&M’s latest Conscious Exclusive campaign. Olivia, well known for her commitment to sustainability and her engagement for environmental causes will appear in the campaign wearing pieces from the collection. Conscious Exclusive…
December 11, 20140Comments

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Home Decor Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Homebase reveals that Sussex and Surrey are the most lit-up regions in the UK

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Residents in the South East are the nation’s biggest lovers of Christmas lights, says home enhancement retailer Homebase. Gone are the days of just decorating the tree with a few strings of lights, as Homebase has found that Sussex and Surrey are the most lit-up regions in…
December 11, 20140Comments

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