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NRF’s Super Bowl Spending Survey estimates some 184 million viewers to watch this year’s Super Bowl on Sunday, February 1

Average Fan to Spend 14% More for Patriots/Seahawks Match-Up WASHINGTON, 2015-1-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The most widely watched sporting event of the year will draw an estimated 184 million viewers when the Seattle Seahawks return to the Super Bowl after last year’s win to face the New England Patriots on Sunday, February 1, for…
January 22, 20150Comments

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Human Resources Management Retail

BRC-BOND DICKINSON RETAIL EMPLOYMENT MONITOR Q4 2014: full-time jobs fell by 0.6% in Q4 2014 compared with the same period last year

LONDON, 2015-1-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The equivalent number of full-time jobs fell by 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared with the same period last year. In the fourth quarter of 2014, the number of outlets rose by 1.9%. Non-food retailers continued to provide a marginal contribution to the overall increase, according…
January 22, 20150Comments

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The Retail Industry Leaders Association comments on Obama’s remarks on cyber security in the State of the Union address

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement in response to President Obama's remarks on cyber security in the State of the Union address. Arlington, VA, 2015-1-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — "The President's focus on cyber and data security is welcome in the fight against evolving cyber-attacks.  Retailers call on Congress to provide assistance…
January 22, 20150Comments

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The Retail Industry Leaders Association announced the election of four retail executives to its Board of Directors

Arlington, VA, 2015-1-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced today the election of four retail executives to its Board of Directors. The election took place during the semi-annual Board of Directors meeting, held Sunday in Amelia Island, Florida. Joining the association's Board of Directors are: Brian Cornell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Target…
January 22, 20150Comments

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Gap Inc. launches new yearlong management-training program for high-potential sales associates

SAN FRANCISCO,  2015-1-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced the launch of a new yearlong management-training program for high-potential sales associates to develop the skills necessary for success as a store manager while still earning a paycheck. President Obama today highlighted Gap Inc.’s enhanced career advancement initiative in a fact sheet, as…
January 22, 20150Comments

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Wincor Nixdorf: Sparkasse Fürth realized significant savings with its self-service park of 32 CINEO C4060/5 and C4060/8 devices

Paderborn, Germany, 2015-1-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just four years after introducing Wincor Nixdorf's CINEO recycling technology across the board, Sparkasse Fürth can look back on positive results. Thanks to more efficient processes, the bank has realized significant savings with its self-service park of 32 CINEO C4060/5 and C4060/8 devices in 22 of its 27…
January 22, 20150Comments

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White’s Bakery & Cafe, Salsa’s and The Sausage Guy open at the Hingham, MA Stop & Shop

Customers Can Sit and Eat In Daily or Purchase Meals To Go From White’s Bakery, Salsa’s and The Sausage Guy Quincy, MA, 2015-1-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC is now offering customers an exciting, varied assortment from three well-known local restaurants at the Hingham, MA Stop & Shop. Customers will have…
January 22, 20150Comments

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Family Dollar shareholders approved Dollar Tree Merger

  Family Dollar Shareholders Vote to Approve Dollar Tree Merger Transaction Creates Leading Discount Retailer with More Than 13,000 Stores and Annual Sales Exceeding $18 Billion Completion of Transaction Expected as Early as March 2015   CHESAPEAKE, VA, 2015-1-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), the nation's leading operator of discount variety stores selling…
January 22, 20150Comments

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Morrisons signs new three-year contract for liquid milk with Arla Foods and Dairy Crest

Bradford, England, 2015-1-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons already has an existing relationship with the farmer-owned cooperative, Arla Foods, for liquid milk but the new agreement guarantees increased volumes. Arla has just opened what is understood to be the most efficient milk processing plant in the world in Aylesbury, where the retailer’s fresh milk is…
January 21, 20150Comments

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Morrisons doubles its fish processing capability and creates new jobs in its fish manufacturing site in Grimsby

Bradford, England, 2015-1-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Less than three years after Morrisons opened its first fish manufacturing site in Grimsby the retailer is acquiring a nearby site, doubling its fish processing capability and creating new jobs. Morrisons has agreed a deal to take over the former Kerry Foods site, which has been empty since…
January 21, 20150Comments

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Whole Foods Market to open Streeterville, DePaul, West Loop and Edgewater stores in Chicago by May

Streeterville, DePaul, West Loop and Edgewater locations the first of seven by year-end Chicago, 2015-1-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market plans to open four stores in the city of Chicago, with the first in Streeterville on Jan. 28, followed closely by stores in Lincoln Park near DePaul University (February 25), the West…
January 21, 20150Comments

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Toys“R”Us® announced its 10th “Great Trade-In” event from January 23 through February 21

Highly Anticipated Event Returns to Babies“R”Us® and Toys“R”Us® Stores Nationwide from Friday, January 23 through Saturday, February 21 to Provide Shoppers the Opportunity to Remove Recalled or Outdated Baby Products from Homes; More Than 1.1 Million Used and Potentially Unsafe Products Removed from the Marketplace Since the Program’s Inception WAYNE, NJ, 2015-1-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us®…
January 21, 20150Comments

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The impact of theft on UK retailers reached its highest level in decade according to this year’s BRC Retail Crime Survey

LONDON, 2015-1-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The impact of theft on UK retailers has reached its highest level in a decade according to this year's BRC Retail Crime Survey, released today. The average value of each theft in-store increased by 36 per cent to £241 per incident, helping to push the direct cost of…
January 21, 20150Comments

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The National Retail Federation expressed disappointment at the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on swipe fees

WASHINGTON, 2015-1-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today expressed disappointment at the U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement that it would not review an appellate court ruling on whether the Federal Reserve set a 2011 cap on debit card swipe fees higher than the level sought by Congress in legislation passed the year before. “The…
January 21, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s pioneered new technology to power its fridges in its Portishead store with a new natural product produced entirely from waste

LONDON, 2015-1-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s has pioneered new technology to power its fridges in its Portishead store with a new natural product – that’s produced entirely from waste. eCO2 is made from waste sugar beet in the UK by the manufacturers that supply Sainsbury’s supermarkets with sugar. The new CO2 natural refrigerant from A-Gas…
January 21, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s becomes the first major supermarket to launch Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified cod on their café menu

LONDON, 2015-1-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is the first major supermarket to launch Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified cod on their café menu. As the leading retailer for sustainable seafood, this adds to the 150 Sainsbury’s products that carry the MSC logo and have been sourced from sustainable fisheries. Hand battered cod and chips…
January 21, 20150Comments

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Management Marketing Retail Retailer Sports

Conrad Williams will captain GB & NI team that also includes World Indoor 60m champion Richard Kilty at the Sainsbury’s Glasgow International Match on 24 January

LONDON, 2015-1-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Conrad Williams (coach: Linford Christie) will captain a GB & NI team that also includes World Indoor 60m champion Richard Kilty (Christie) at the Sainsbury’s Glasgow International Match on Saturday 24 January. Also lining up as part of a strong GB & NI team is former world junior silver…
January 21, 20150Comments

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Kesko is the fourth most important Finnish company in terms of economic welfare according to the Prime Minister’s Office reports

Helsinki, Finland, 2015-1-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kesko celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Kesko, established in 1940, has played a significant role in the development of Finnish society as a whole. Today Kesko is the fourth most important Finnish company in terms of economic welfare. According to the recent report published by the Prime Minister's…
January 21, 20150Comments

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Starbucks launches Powermat wireless charging zones in ten central London Starbucks® stores

LONDON, 2015-1-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks is launching Powermat wireless charging zones in ten central London Starbucks® stores, the first on the high street to offer this technology. Customers simply collect a ‘Ring’ at the till point, connect it to their phone and place their device on tables and counters that have Powermat wireless…
January 21, 20150Comments

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BRC/SPRINGBOARD FOOTFALL MONITOR DECEMBER 2014: Footfall in December 0.7% down on a year ago

LONDON, 2015-1-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Footfall in December was 0.7% down on a year ago, up on the 2.4% fall in November and below the three-month average of a 1.3% decline. Out-of-Town reported the only rise, 1.3% higher than a year ago and has experienced positive footfall growth for every month in 2014.…
January 20, 20150Comments

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Majority of Americans are optimistic about the economy thanks to the continuing slide in gas prices, NACS survey

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-1-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the first time in two years, a majority of Americans are optimistic about the economy, thanks to the continuing slide in gas prices. A survey of gas consumers found that 57% of Americans are optimistic, including nearly two-thirds (65%) of those ages 18-34. The levels of consumer optimism are…
January 20, 20150Comments

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Anna Ready appointed director government relations at NACS

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-1-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Anna Ready has joined NACS as director, government relations.  Ready will be lobbying and assisting in the continued success of NACS political engagement and grassroots initiatives. Ready previously served as vice president of Sentinel Strategic Advisors, where she oversaw a vast client portfolio and focused on PAC development and grassroots…
January 20, 20150Comments

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Ashley Short appointed member services coordinator at NACS

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-1-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ashley Short has joined NACS as member services coordinator.  Short will be assisting in the continued success of the NACS Industry Update Luncheons, retail membership activities, and event needs such as the NACS Human Resources Forum, the NACS Leadership Challenge and the NACS Show. Short recently graduated from Christopher Newport…
January 19, 20150Comments

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International Council of Shopping Centers: U.S. shopping center sales rose 4.3% in December vs the same month last year

Latest ICSC Consumer Survey Examines Gasoline Impact Going Forward NEW YORK, 2015-1-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — U.S. shopping center sales rose 4.3% in December over the same month of the prior year according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).  For the traditional holiday shopping season, November and December combined, sales increased to $487.1 billion…
January 19, 20150Comments

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7-Eleven, Inc. introduced two premium, better-for-you snack bars under a new private-label banner, 7-Select GO!Smart™

DALLAS, 2015-1-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just in time for people trying to keep their health-related New Year’s resolutions, 7‑Eleven, Inc. has introduced two premium, better-for-you snack bars under a new private-label banner, 7-Select GO!Smart™. Weighing in at less than 200 calories each, the yogurt-drizzled fruit and nut bars are available in two varieties – Cranberry Cashew…
January 19, 20150Comments

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Toys“R”Us annual nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation raised $6.4 million and collected 220,000 toys

Additionally, Shaquille O’Neal (a.k.a. Shaq-A-Claus) Rallied Toys“R”Us Customers to #PlayItForward Across the Country, Delivering More Than 220,000 Toys to Kids in Need this Holiday Season Wayne, NJ, 2015-1-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced that its annual nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation was its most successful to date, raising $6.4…
January 16, 20150Comments

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Food & Beverage Grocery Retail Retailer

Whole Foods Market announces the opening of its eighth Manhattan store on the Upper East Side at East 87th Street on February 18th

New York, NY, 2015-1-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) is excited to announce the opening of its eighth Manhattan store on the Upper East Side at East 87th Street (1551 3rd Avenue) on Wednesday, February 18th. The 39,000 square foot grocery store will be a community destination, offering Upper East Side residents…
January 16, 20150Comments

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Earn AIR MILES reward miles at Sobeys, Sobeys Urban Fresh and Foodland stores in Ontario

Sobeys first national grocer to offer AIR MILES Reward Program across Canada  STELLARTON, NS, 2015-1-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sobeys and LoyaltyOne, Co., owner and operator of the AIR MILES® Reward Program, are expanding their relationship in the province of Ontario. Beginning March 27, 2015, shoppers will be able to earn AIR MILES reward miles at Sobeys,…
January 16, 20150Comments

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Target Corporation declares quarterly dividend of 52 cents per common share

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-1-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of 52 cents per common share. The dividend is payable March 10, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business February 18, 2015. The 1st quarter dividend will be the company’s 190th consecutive dividend paid…
January 16, 20150Comments

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Target Corporation to discontinue operating stores in Canada through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Target Canada Co.

Target Canada takes steps to ensure a fair and orderly exit, seeks Court approval to begin liquidation process under the CCAA Company provides update on fourth quarter performance in the U.S. MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-1-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) (the “Company”) announces that it plans to discontinue operating stores in Canada through its indirect wholly-owned…
January 16, 20150Comments

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