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Amazon.ca introduced Amazon Student program that offers special discounts and promotions on school and residence essentials

Designed especially for university and college students, Amazon Student members can take advantage of six months of Unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping on millions of eligible items New program offers special discounts and promotions on school and residence essentials including electronics, household products, school supplies and more SEATTLE, 2014-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Today, Amazon.ca introduced Amazon Student.…
July 15, 20140Comments

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Food & Beverage Grocery Management Retail Retailer

15 tonnes of high quality English grown apricots will be made available in 200 Tesco stores across UK

Cheshunt, England,  2014-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  It’s taken several years of careful preparation but 2014 will go down in agricultural history as the year that the UK got its own apricot industry. While very small amounts of English grown apricots have appeared on supermarket shelves over the last few years this is the first time that…
July 15, 20140Comments

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Kesko Group reports €792.1 million in sales excluding VAT for June 2014

Kesko Group's sales, excluding VAT, in June 2014 totalled €792.1 million, down 0.9%. Helsinki, Finland,  2014-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  In Kesko's food trade, sales in June were €369.7 million, matching the level of the previous year. The number of delivery days in June was one more than in the previous year. In the home and speciality…
July 15, 20140Comments

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Business Home & Garden Home Decor Management Retail Retailer

IKEA submits plans to Clark County, Nevada for a Las Vegas-area store

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2014-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it is submitting plans to Clark County, Nevada for a Las Vegas-area store that would increase the Swedish retailer’s presence in the western United States. The application marks the beginning of the governmental approval process that could lead to the store’s…
July 15, 20140Comments

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H&M Group reports 12 percent increase in total sales for June 2014 compared to the same month last year

Stockholm, Sweden,  2014-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  In June 2014, the H&M Group total sales including VAT increased by 12 percent in local currencies compared to the same month last year. Sales in June were negatively affected by calendar effects of approximately 3 – 4 percentage points. The total number of stores amounted to 3,301 on…
July 15, 20140Comments

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AHOLD REPURCHASED 2,667,510 AHOLD COMMON SHARES FOR € 36.19 MILLION BETWEEN JULY 7 AND JULY 11, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Ahold has repurchased 2,667,510 Ahold common shares in the period from July 7, 2014 up to and including July 11, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 13.5665 per share for a total consideration of € 36.19 million. These repurchases were made as part of…
July 15, 20140Comments

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Business Management Marketing Retail

BRC-KPMG ONLINE RETAIL SALES MONITOR JUNE 2014: UK sales of non-food products grew 10.6% vs last year’s June

LONDON, 2014-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 10.6% in June versus a year earlier. In June 2013, they had increased by 12.5% over the previous year. This is the lowest online growth recorded since July 2013. In June, online sales represented 17.2% of total Non-Food sales of our…
July 15, 20140Comments

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BRC-KPMG RETAIL SALES MONITOR JUNE 2014: UK retail sales down 0.8% vs June 2013

LONDON, 2014-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  UK retail sales were down 0.8% on a like-for-like basis from June 2013, when they had increased 1.4% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were up 0.6%, against a 2.9% rise in June 2013. Excluding Easter distortions, this is the lowest total growth recorded since May 2011.…
July 15, 20140Comments

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Boys & Girls Clubs of America announced Old Navy’s donation drive to support young people in communities across the US

Retailer to Match Customer Donations, for a Potential Total Donation of $1 Million ATLANTA, 2014-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) today announced Old Navy’s donation drive to support young people in communities across the US. The drive will take place in Old Navy stores nationwide from July 17th through July 30th,…
July 15, 20140Comments

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ICSC and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index rose by 0.1% for the week ending July 12, fifth consecutive weekly gain

Fifth Consecutive Weekly Gain NEW YORK, 2014-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index rose by 0.1% for the week ending July 12 – relative to its prior week – marking its fifth consecutive sequential weekly gain. On a year-over-year basis, sales momentum accelerated…
July 15, 20140Comments

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Morrisons Farming Programme won the Rural Action Award at the Business in the Community Responsible Business Awards

Bradford, England,  2014-7-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Morrisons Farming Programme - supporting the future sustainability of British meat, dairy and egg farming - has been presented the Rural Action Award at this week’s Business in the Community Responsible Business Awards. This programme is a central part of the business’ corporate responsibility agenda supporting UK primary producers…
July 14, 20140Comments

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CBRE Group, Inc. to acquire Preuss Gesellschaft mbH and its subsidiaries “Preuss”

Los Angeles, 2014-7-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBG) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Preuss Gesellschaft mbH and its subsidiaries (“Preuss”). Preuss was founded in 2003 by Dr. Norbert Preuss and provides market-leading project management services in Germany. Preuss primarily focuses on project management of new…
July 14, 20140Comments

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Defense Commissary Agency appoints Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Stuart M. Allison new senior enlisted advisor to the director

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-7-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Stuart M. Allison is the Defense Commissary Agency's new senior enlisted advisor to the director. He reported to the agency July 1. Allison succeeds Army Command Sgt. Maj. John M. Gaines Jr., who retires Aug. 31. Allison comes to DeCA from Whiteman…
July 14, 20140Comments

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Carrefour announced it is one of the founding partners of Solutions COP21

PARIS, 2014-7-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  As the world prepares for COP21 – the United Nations Climate Change Conference scheduled to be held in Paris in December 2015 – Solutions COP21 has created an original scheme for showcasing initiatives and solutions to do with climate. It was launched on 9 July 2014, and Carrefour is one…
July 14, 20140Comments

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John Lewis launches ‘Tea on The Green’ at Glasgow’s Royal Exchange Square

LONDON, 2014-7-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  On Thursday 24 July, Glasgow's Royal Exchange Square will be transformed into a pop-up urban garden tea house with the launch of John Lewis's 'Tea on The Green'. As the Official Department Store Provider of the XX Commonwealth Games, John Lewis has created 'Tea on The Green' - a unique…
July 14, 20140Comments

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IKEA submitted plans to the City of Renton, WA for new building to replace its current Seattle-area store

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it is submitting plans to the City of Renton, Washington for a new and updated building to replace its current store as the Swedish retailer’s Seattle-area presence. The application will mark the beginning of the governmental review process for this…
July 11, 20140Comments

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IKEA kitchen cabinets ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Kitchen Cabinets” by global marketing information company J.D. Power

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA kitchen cabinets were recently ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Kitchen Cabinets” by J.D. Power, a global marketing information company that represents the voice of the customer. The J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Kitchen Cabinet Satisfaction StudySM measured customer satisfaction using five factors: design, ordering and delivery,…
July 11, 20140Comments

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NRF and Hackett Associates report: retailers bring holiday merchandise into the country at record levels due to the expiration of West Coast port contract

WASHINGTON, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —   With West Coast longshoremen still negotiating a new contract, retailers are bringing holiday merchandise into the country at record levels to protect against potential supply chain disruptions, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. Import volume at major…
July 11, 20140Comments

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NRF supports the National Day of Action for Immigration Reform

WASHINGTON, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay in support of the National Day of Action for Immigration Reform: “The National Retail Federation strongly supports legislative efforts aimed at reforming our broken and ineffective immigration system, and commends activities that seek to raise…
July 11, 20140Comments

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NRF appointed Paul Martino VP, Senior Policy Counsel and promoted Beth Provenzano VP for Federal Government Relations

Paul Martino Hired as Vice President, Senior Policy Counsel; Beth Provenzano Promoted to Vice President Washington, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The National Retail Federation today announced the hiring of Paul G. Martino as vice president and senior policy counsel, and the elevation of Beth Provenzano to vice president for Federal Government Relations. Martino and…
July 11, 20140Comments

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BRC-NIELSEN SHOP PRICE INDEX JUNE 2014: Overall shop prices reported deflation for the fourteenth consecutive month, accelerating to 1.8% in June

LONDON, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Overall shop prices reported deflation for the fourteenth consecutive month, accelerating to 1.8% in June. This is the deepest level of deflation since the series began in December 2006. Food inflation fell to 0.6% in June – the lowest ever recorded. Non-food reported an acceleration in deflation of 3.4% in June from…
July 11, 20140Comments

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Former secretary of defense and CIA director Dr. Robert Gates announced as closing speaker at the NACS Show from October 7 to 10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center

​ALEXANDRIA, Va.,   2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Dr. Robert Gates, former secretary of defense and director of the Central Intelligence Agency, has been announced as a Closing General Session speaker at the NACS Show, which takes place October 7 to 10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Dr. Gates served as the 22nd secretary of defense…
July 11, 20140Comments

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Gap Inc. reports 1 percent sales increase in June 2014 compared to last year

SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that June net sales increased 1 percent compared with last year. Net sales for the five-week period ended July 5, 2014 were $1.54 billion compared with net sales of $1.53 billion for the five-week period ended July 6, 2013. “Old Navy’s performance was stellar this…
July 11, 20140Comments

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ICSC: Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act to accelerate cost savings associated with the adoption of voluntary energy efficient construction practices in commercial and residential buildings

WASHINGTON, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Today, Representatives Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Kurt Schrader (D-OR) introduced the Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act (H.R. 5027).  This legislation would accelerate cost savings associated with the adoption of voluntary energy efficient construction practices in commercial and residential buildings. The bill would ensure that those choosing to adopt baseline…
July 10, 20140Comments

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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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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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