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Wegmans Food Markets to open two stores in the suburbs of Richmond, Virginia

ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. confirmed that the family-owned supermarket chain plans to build two stores in the suburbs of Richmond, Virginia. The stores will be similar in size and design to Wegmans’ current Virginia stores, which range in size from 120,000 to 140,000 sq. ft. “Over the years, we…
April 25, 20140Comments

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Dunkin’ Donuts signed with two new franchise groups to open 20 new restaurants in South Orange County and San Fernando Valley

West Coast Expansion Continues to Brew in California for Dunkin’ Donuts CANTON, MA, 2014-4-25 — /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 new franchise groups to develop 20 new restaurants in South Orange County and the San…
April 25, 20140Comments

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Apple® announced fiscal 2014 second quarter financial results ended March 29, 2014

CUPERTINO, California, 2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2014 second quarter ended March 29, 2014. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $45.6 billion and quarterly net profit of $10.2 billion, or $11.62 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $43.6 billion and net profit of $9.5…
April 24, 20140Comments

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Grand Rapids Public Museum and Meijer announce “Dream it, Build it” Building Contest with LEGO® bricks

Grand Rapids, MI, 2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Get your LEGO® bricks ready. The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) in collaboration with Meijer announced today that it’s now accepting entries for the “Meijer Dream it, Build it Building Contest” - a contest with LEGO® bricks. The contest is open now through June 7, and promises to engage…
April 24, 20140Comments

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Target pharmacists in Canada available to provide expert advice on how to manage allergy symptoms this spring

Expert advice and innovative products available at Target Pharmacies across Canada MISSISSAUGA, 2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Target announced today that pharmacists across Canada are available in-store to help answer guests’ questions and provide expert advice on how to manage unpleasant allergy symptoms this spring. Approximately one in four Canadians currently suffer from seasonal allergies and…
April 24, 20140Comments

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Product recall: Price Chopper Ground Beef sold on April 22 ONLY at the Cortland NY store

Schenectady, N.Y., 2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper Supermarkets is issuing a voluntary recall on Price Chopper Ground Beef sold on April 22 ONLY at the Cortland, NY store located at 854 State Route 13 in Cortland. The product is being recalled due to the possibility that a paper soaker pad may have been…
April 24, 20140Comments

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Wincor Nixdorf named 2013 IT Supplier of the Year by Tesco

Exceptional Performance Leads to Supplier Award Paderborn, Germany,  2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Wincor Nixdorf, the retail and banking solutions provider, today announced that Tesco, one of the world's leading retailers, has named it ‘2013 IT Supplier of the Year’ for outstanding performance providing end-to-end IT solutions including hardware and services. This is the second…
April 24, 20140Comments

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EDY’S® ICE CREAM participates in Stop & Shop’s Triple Winner® program to support pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Join us in the fight against pediatric cancer and grab a sweet treat! Quincy, MA, 2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Everyone’s a winner when they join the fight with Stop & Shop for a special fundraising day on Saturday, April 26, 2014, to benefit pediatric cancer research and treatment. Now in its 24th year, Stop & Shop’s…
April 24, 20140Comments

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Dolly Parton to appear on QVC for a live performance from Nashville on Sunday, April 27

The Multimedia Retailer to Broadcast a Live Intimate Performance with Country Icon WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  In advance of the launch of her upcoming album Blue Smoke, Dolly Parton is scheduled to appear on QVC for a special performance live from Nashville Sunday, April 27 at 7 PM (ET).  During the “Dolly Parton Q Sessions Live…
April 24, 20140Comments

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M&S launches a toy made from litter collected at last year’s Big Beach Clean-Up volunteer event

LONDON, 2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Marks & Spencer (M&S) has today launched the Beach Clean Frisbee, a fun toy made from recycled plastic, including plastic collected by M&S customers and employees at last year’s Big Beach Clean-Up volunteer event. The product has regenerated litter such as plastic cups, fishing tackle and bottle tops into a brand new,…
April 24, 20140Comments

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SRC-KPMG SCOTTISH RETAIL SALES MONITOR MARCH 2014: Strong performance in the fashion and footwear categories

LONDON, 2014-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  In March 2014 total Scottish sales decreased by 2.5% compared with March 2013, when they had increased by 1.8%. Like-for-like sales decreased by 3.8% on last March, when they had increased by 0.9%. Taking account of shop price deflation, March total sales were down 0.8% in real terms. Total…
April 23, 20140Comments

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Carrefour franchise partner the Marinopoulos Group opened two new stores in Bulgaria

PARIS, 2014-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Our franchise partner – the Marinopoulos Group – has opened two new stores. The Pleven Carrefour Market (12 April 2014) extends over a sales area of 1300 m². The Plovdiv Carrefour hypermarket (17 April 2014) has a sales area of 2100 m². The Marinopoulos Group currently runs 591 stores – 55 hypermarkets, 274…
April 23, 20140Comments

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Tesco announced massive savings as it cuts food products prices even more and slashes online shopping charges

One hour Tesco.com delivery slots now available for £1 Click & Collect Grocery now FREE across all locations Delivery Saver prices are lowered, saving customers up to £252 a year Prices have been cut on everyday items that customers regularly buy Cheshunt, England,  2014-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Tesco customers are set to make…
April 23, 20140Comments

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Walmart expands its Empowering Women Together product offering in time for Mother’s Day

Retailer teams up with Full Circle Exchange to expand its availability of products made by small women-owned businesses from online to more than 2,600 stores nationwide BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  In time for Mother’s Day, Walmart expands its Empowering Women Together product offering of unique and meaningful gifts that will celebrate…
April 23, 20140Comments

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IKEA to introduce chicken and vegetarian meatball as lower carbon alternative to its regular meatballs

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA,  2014-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —   IKEA is a responsible company and we believe that we can play an important role in the move towards a more sustainable society. We will continue to sell the regular meatballs that our customers enjoy every day at IKEA. However we will also provide lower carbon…
April 23, 20140Comments

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Ahold repurchased 1,070,000 Ahold common shares for €14.80 million between April 14 and April 18, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 1,070,000 Ahold common shares in the period from April 14, 2014 up to and including April 18, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €13.8332 per share for a total consideration of €14.80 million. These repurchases were made as part of…
April 23, 20140Comments

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The National Retail Federation honored with 2014 SmartWay Affiliate Challenge award by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Recognized with SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award WASHINGTON, 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The National Retail Federation was recognized today on Earth Day by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with its 2014 SmartWay Affiliate Challenge award. The EPA recognized NRF for supporting policies and practices that reduce truck emissions and enhance freight efficiency. “The SmartWay program is a valuable…
April 22, 20140Comments

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Banana Republic and Roland Mouret to launch limited-edition capsule using Banana Republic’s signature Sloan Collection

Roland Mouret collaboration amplifies Banana Republic’s signature Sloan Collection New York, NY, 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Banana Republic and celebrated designer Roland Mouret are pleased to announce the Roland Mouret for Banana Republic Collection – a limited-edition, covetable capsule highlighting Mouret’s keen understanding of fit and the female form through the use of Banana…
April 22, 20140Comments

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ICSC and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index rose by 0.4% on week-over-week basis ending April 19

In Spite of Drag from Mother Nature NEW YORK, 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —   The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index rose by 0.4% on a week-over-week basis ending April 19. Sales on a year-over-year basis posted a solid 1.9% increase. This increase comes on the…
April 22, 20140Comments

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7-Eleven launches Pizza for Life Sweepstakes

Dallas, 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Here’s a slice of life. Actually, make that the whole pizza pie. 7-Eleven, Inc. will give some lucky pizza-lover a lifetime of hot, cheesy pizza in the first-ever Pizza for Life Sweepstakes. The contest runs through Friday, May 16, which happens to be National Pizza Party Day. Pizza for Life Sweepstakes…
April 22, 20140Comments

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ShopRite Owner Shawn Ravitz honored with Girl Scout Partner Award

Keasbey, New Jersey, 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  For almost 20 years, they have set up shop outside his family’s ShopRite stores, hawking Samoas, Tagalongs and all those other delicious varieties of Girl Scout cookies. “It’s a great environment for learning about philanthropy and doing a good deed,” said Shawn Ravitz, Vice President of Administration for Ravitz…
April 22, 20140Comments

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Price Chopper opens new Supermarket in Little Falls, N.Y.

Flag Raising, National Anthem and Ribbon Cutting Mark Grand Opening Schenectady, N.Y., 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  On Tuesday morning, the American Legion raised the American Flag to the National Anthem performed by the Little Falls High School choir in celebration of the grand opening of the newest Price Chopper Supermarket located at 555 East…
April 22, 20140Comments

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SM Foundation to renovate the Tacloban City Hospital after typhoon Haiyan

SM Foundation continues to support public-private efforts to rehabilitate the City of Tacloban Tacloban, Philippines, 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Addressing the need to provide quality health service to typhoon Yolanda victims in Tacloban, SM Foundation, Inc. partnered with the government, the City of Tacloban, and the Department of Health (DOH) to renovate the Tacloban City…
April 22, 20140Comments

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The Co-operative Group to open new food store in Bishopston

Manchester, 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —   The Co-operative Group has announced plans to open a new food store in Bishopston. It has agreed a deal to open a new store following planning approval to undertake an extensive re-development of a former convenience store on the site near Bishopston Primary School.  It is expected that around…
April 22, 20140Comments

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Chick-fil-A to sponsor the new College Football Playoff bowl in new agreement with ESPN

ATLANTA, 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Today, the Chick-fil-A Bowl became the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl once again, and a new era for post-season college football in Atlanta officially began. The Bowl’s announcement was amplified by the news that Chick-fil-A has become the first of the new College Football Playoff bowl sponsors to announce its new…
April 22, 20140Comments

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Harris Teeter and Tresata to host the second annual Hackathon CLT on April 25-26 at Packard Place in Uptown Charlotte

Company Invites Spectators, Participants to Free Event Friday, April 25 Matthews, N.C., 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Harris Teeter is partnering with Tresata, a predictive analytics software applications company to host the second annual Hackathon CLT on April 25-26 at Packard Place in Uptown Charlotte. The team-based competition will offer area tech developers, designers, analysts and others an…
April 22, 20140Comments

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Carrefour and its co-investment partners established company dedicated to enhancing the value of its shopping centers in Europe

PARIS, 2014-4-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Completion of agreements with Klépierre and creation of CARMILA, a company dedicated to enhancing the value of its shopping centers in Europe Carrefour and its co-investment partners announce today the creation of CARMILA, a company dedicated to enhancing the value of the shopping centers adjacent to Carrefour hypermarkets in France,…
April 18, 20140Comments

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Alliance of food manufacturers, retailers and foodservice operators released toolkit to help businesses in the food sector reduce food waste

WASHINGTON, DC, 2014-4-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today an alliance of food manufacturers, retailers and foodservice operators announced the release of a toolkit to help businesses in the food sector reduce the amount of food waste sent to landfill. The Best Practices and Emerging Solutions Toolkit was produced by the Food Waste Reduction Alliance (FWRA), a cross-sector…
April 18, 20140Comments

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Groupe Auchan succesfully priced €600 million 7-year bond offering

Croix, France, 2014-4-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Tuesday April 15, Groupe Auchan successfully priced a €600 million 7-year bond offering. The order book was quickly closed, given the size and quality of the orderbook, in excess of €2.4 billion. Price guidance was first established at ms+60/65 bps. Investors' eagerness of this issuing enabled Groupe Auchan to improve its financing conditions by…
April 18, 20140Comments

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The last two Real hypermarkets in Romania opened under the Auchan banner

Bucharest, Romania, 2014-4-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — On April 10 and 11, the Romanian hypermarkets of Timisoara and of Cotroceni opened under the Auchan banner. They were the last of the 20 Real hypermarkets to do so. Everything went very quickly since September 12, 2013 and the closing of Real hypermarkets in Romania. In 2013, 12 hypermarkets had…
April 18, 20140Comments

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