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LS travel retail North America announces the opening of two new stores in Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)’s international terminal

TORONTO, 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — LS travel retail North America is pleased to announce the opening of two new stores – Hugo Boss and Tumi – in Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)’s flagship international terminal. Located side by side in terminal D’s North village, both stores offer complementary items that cater to both leisure and business…
July 28, 20150Comments

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Children Management Marketing Retail Retailer Sports Toys

Toys“R”Us® shows support for Special Olympics 2015 Summer World Games by volunteering at the 10-day event

Company Volunteers Celebrate Young Athletes as They Experience #MyFirstSportsMoment WAYNE, NJ, 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the Special Olympics 2015 Summer World Games underway, Toys“R”Us®employees throughout the greater Los Angeles, CA area are proudly showing their support by volunteering at the 10-day event. Company volunteers are on hand to encourage and cheer on the littlest athletes,…
July 28, 20150Comments

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Toys“R”Us, Inc. to host investor meeting on July 30 to formally introduce Dave Brandon, the company’s new Chairman and CEO

WAYNE, NJ, 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced that it will host an investor meeting on Thursday, July 30 to formally introduce Dave Brandon, the company’s new Chairman and CEO. He and the management team will discuss the company’s Fit for Growth initiative, as it transitions from cost reduction to growth generation. The meeting will include a discussion of the company’s financial performance, including…
July 28, 20150Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Management Restaurants Retail Retailer

Darden Restaurants, Inc. names Todd Burrowes President of LongHorn Steakhouse

ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) today announced that Todd Burrowes has been named President of LongHorn Steakhouse, effective July 28, 2015.  Burrowes is rejoining the brand after spending the last two years as President, Ruby Tuesday Concept and Chief Operations Officer of Ruby Tuesday, Inc.  Previously, Burrowes…
July 28, 20150Comments

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Awards Business Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

Auntie Anne’s® named one of the country’s top global franchises by Entrepreneur magazine

International Pretzel Franchise Claims a Top Spot on Prestigious Ranking LANCASTER, Pa., 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Entrepreneur magazine has named Auntie Anne's® one of the country’s top global franchises. The iconic soft pretzel company ranks among the top franchises expanding internationally as part of the annual Top Global Franchise list, a comprehensive selection of the top…
July 28, 20150Comments

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Apparel Fashion Marketing Retail Retailer

Stradivarius to expand its range with the creation of line for young men in 2017

The brand is beginning to put together a multi-faceted team for the new collection Arteixo , Spain, 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Stradivarius is about to expand its range with the creation of a line for young men which it hopes to launch in 2017. This Inditex Group chain has already begun the work of putting…
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Business Home & Garden Home Decor Management Retail Retailer

Lowe’s Canada announces two more locations in Ontario in addition to completing the acquisition of 12 former Target sites

Target acquisition accelerates Lowe’s footprint in Canada TORONTO, ON, 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Canada announced today that in addition to completing the acquisition of 12 former Target sites, the company also plans to open two more locations in Ontario. Construction is currently underway in Ancaster and Mississauga, representing an additional investment in excess of…
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Electronics Marketing Retail Retailer Technology

Technology brand Bush unveiled new collection of great value products exclusively available at Argos

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Technology brand Bush has unveiled a new collection of great value technology products set to enhance Irish homes, making customers’ lives simpler and even more enjoyable. The range is exclusively available at one of Ireland’s leading technology retailers, Argos, launching on www.argos.ie and in 40 stores nationwide. Whether…
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Consumer Goods Consumer Services Electronics Management Retail Retailer

Argos introduces a convenient way to exchange their gadgets at all its UK stores

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoppers can now trade-in their unwanted gadgets at Argos stores up and down the country in the first ever initiative launched by a generalist UK retailer, which offers an immediate quote and redemption. Argos, in partnership with circular economy experts WRAP, has introduced the innovative new service at…
July 28, 20150Comments

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Nordstrom to expand partnership with MADEWELL by adding distribution to an additional 15 stores across the country

SEATTLE, 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Plans were announced today to expand Nordstrom'spartnership with MADEWELL by adding distribution to an additional 15 stores across the country. By late July, the retailer will carry the MADEWELL collection in a total of 30 locations and Nordstrom.com. Nordstrom is the only U.S. retailer to sell a broad…
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Food & Beverage Management Marketing Retail Retailer Sports

Starbucks and Sounders FC honor active service members and veterans with complimentary tickets for the Sounders vs. Vancouver Whitecaps match on August 1st

SEATTLE, 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks and the Sounders FC are honoring active service members and veterans with complimentary tickets for the Sounders FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC match on August 1st at CenturyLink Field. To redeem tickets, bring military ID to one of two Starbucks community store locations - 23rd & Jackson in Seattle, or…
July 28, 20150Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

Starbucks plans to build store in Ferguson: will also create partnerships with local women- and minority-owned businesses

SEATTLE, 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — When Starbucks chairman and ceo Howard Schultz traveled to St. Louis, Missouri earlier this year for the fourth in a series of partner forums on race, he embarked a low-profile side trip to nearby Ferguson. The city continued to show signs from the rioting and confrontations between police…
July 28, 20150Comments

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Food & Beverage Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer Sports

Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft raised $750,000 donation to the retailer’s Simply Give program to help Midwest food pantries restock their shelves

Memorable week of golf raises funds for Meijer Simply Give program to restock Midwest food pantries GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-7-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Representatives with the Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft today deemed the second annual tournament a success with a $750,000 donation to the retailer’s Simply Give program, which advances its mission…
July 27, 20150Comments

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Whole Foods Market Brewing Company launches its first draft beer at the Greater Houston area on Aug. 8 and statewide distribution in Texas on Sept. 18.

Nation’s first in-store brewery launching Post Oak Pale Ale in locations across Texas Houston, 2015-7-27 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market Brewing Company, the first craft brewery in a grocery store, will begin distribution of its first draft beer in two phases, starting with the Greater Houston area on Aug. 8, followed by the…
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Business Convenience Stores Management Retail Retailer

Russian food retailer X5 Retail Group acquires 100 stores owned by the Soseddushka retail chain in Orenburg and the Orenburg region

Orenburg, Russia, 2015-7-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group, a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), announces the acquisition of 100 stores owned by the Soseddushka retail chain in Orenburg and the Orenburg region. This will increase X5's presence in the region almost threefold. The total area of the stores acquired by X5 Retail Group…
July 27, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

The Golub Corporation announces the appointment of Scott Grimmett as its new President and Chief Operating Officer

Schenectady, NY, 2015-7-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Golub Corporation, parent company of Price Chopper Supermarkets, Market 32 and Market Bistro is pleased to announce that Scott Grimmett has been named President, Chief Operating Officer (COO) – the first non-Golub in the company’s history to hold the title. Grimmett will continue to report to Jerry Golub,…
July 27, 20150Comments

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Business Convenience Stores Management Retail Retailer

7‑Eleven: SEI Fuels acquires the dealer fuel supply business of LavigneBaker Petroleum, LLC, in and around New Orleans, LA.

DALLAS, 2015-7-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — SEI Fuel Services, Inc. (SEI Fuels) is pleased to announce the purchase of the dealer fuel supply business of LavigneBaker Petroleum, LLC, in and around New Orleans, LA. The transaction closed July 16th. SEI Fuels entered the wholesale fuel business in 2012 when it and its parent company, 7‑Eleven, Inc.,…
July 27, 20150Comments

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Awards E-Commerce Management Retail Retailer

A.S. Watson Group honored with the ECR Recognition Award in the Digital category

HONG KONG, 2015-7-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the latest 14th Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) Asia Pacific Conference, A.S. Watson Group was honored with the ECR Recognition Award in the Digital category, in recognition of its outstanding achievements in digital and eCommerce. Organised by the ECR Asia Pacific Council, GS1/ ECR Hong Kong and co-organised…
July 27, 20150Comments

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Awards Food & Beverage Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Foodstuffs wins two top prizes at the annual Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand Awards

Foodstuffs has triumphed at the annual Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand Awards, once again winning the two top prizes for their category.  AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-7-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — PAK’nSAVE has won the competitive Most Trusted Supermarket honour, New World the highly commended runner up in that category and Pams won the Most Trusted Home…
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Philippines: SM Prime Holdings poised to ride the wave of growth in the BPO sector with the expansion of EcomCenters in the Mall of Asia Complex

Pasay City, Philippines, 2015-7-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation’s property arm, SM Prime Holdings is poised to ride the wave of growth in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector with the expansion of EcomCenters in the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. The EcomCenter complex consists of OneEcom, TwoEcom and the FiveEcomCenter which…
July 27, 20150Comments

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Food & Beverage Grocery Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Washington Nationals and Harris Teeter host food drive now through Aug. 10, 2015 to support its local food bank partners

Donate Non-Perishable Foods at Participating Harris Teeter Stores to help Local Food Banks Matthews, N.C., 2015-7-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — In partnership with the Washington Nationals, local Harris Teeter stores are hosting a food drive now through Aug. 10, 2015 to support its local food bank partners. In May, Harris Teeter donated $225,000 to its various food bank…
July 27, 20150Comments

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Children Discounts Management Retail Retailer

Commissary kicks off the “Back to School” sales event this August

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-7-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Your commissary is kicking off the "Back to School" sales event in August by focusing on healthy family breakfasts, fresh-packed school lunches and after-school snacks that children can prepare themselves. You'll find lots of healthy products in all categories that fit right into a school day. "Promoting lean protein,…
July 27, 20150Comments

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The Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft to return to Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Mich. on June 13-19, 2016 and June 12-18, 2017

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft to return to Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Mich. on June 13-19, 2016 and June 12-18, 2017 Who: Meijer LPGA Classic fans, volunteers and community What: The Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft will return to Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Mich. for the…
July 24, 20150Comments

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Financial Grocery Management Retail Retailer

The Women Grocers of America (WGA) announces the recipients of the 2015 Mary Macey Scholarship

Arlington, VA, 2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Women Grocers of America (WGA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2015 Mary Macey Scholarship: Lauren Eccleston, senior at Saint Joseph's University; Lakin Kessler, sophomore at Bismarck State College; Vanessa Marrero, Wakefern Food Corporation; and April Rice, Associated Food Stores, Inc. 2015 recipients will receive a…
July 24, 20150Comments

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Business Grocery Management Retail Retailer

K-VA-T to acquire 29 BI-LO stores located in Chattanooga, Tennessee and Northwest Georgia from Southeastern Grocers

ABINGDON, Va. And JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — K-VA-T Food Stores Inc. and Southeastern Grocers, LLC today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which K-VA-T will acquire 29 BI-LO stores located in Chattanooga, Tennessee and Northwest Georgia from Southeastern Grocers. K-VA-T intends to continue to operate all of these stores…
July 24, 20150Comments

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Environment Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Sainsbury’s reduces the size and increased the recycled content of its single-use plastic carrier bags

LONDON, 2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is committed to being the UK’s greenest grocer. In our 20x20 Sustainability Plan, we have committed that by 2020 we will make sure that our own packaging has been reduced by a half compared to 2005. We have reduced the size and increased the recycled content of…
July 24, 20150Comments

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Entertainment Marketing Online Retailers Online Shopping Retail Retailer

Sainsbury’s Entertainment on Demand launches new digital magazine service

LONDON, 2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Reading magazines is something of a national pastime, which is why Sainsbury’s Entertainment on Demand has launched a new digital magazine service - giving customers access to a library of almost 1,000 titles online.  Approximately 1,000 digital magazines available with a range of subscription options  Sign up now…
July 24, 20150Comments

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Argos launches its new Autumn/Winter 2015 range

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ireland’s leading general merchandise retailer, Argos, has just launched its new Autumn/Winter 2015 range, with hundreds of new products available across toys, technology, homewares and furniture including top brands such as Habitat, Nespresso, Juicy Couture and Lacoste. The full Argos range of over 20,000 products can be found…
July 24, 20150Comments

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Starbucks and PepsiCo partner to bring Starbucks® ready-to-drink coffee and energy beverages to Latin America

New Agreement Signed to Bring Starbucks® Ready-To-Drink Coffee Beverages to First 10 Latin American Markets in 2016  SEATTLE and PURCHASE, NY, 2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) and PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) today announced they have entered into an agreement for the marketing, sale and distribution of Starbucks® ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and energy beverages…
July 24, 20150Comments

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Starbucks brings back Mocha Coconut Frappuccino® blended beverage

SEATTLE, 2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks is bringing back a customer favorite, the Mocha Coconut Frappuccino® blended beverage. It’ll available beginning today (July 23) in participating U.S and Canada Starbucks stores while supplies last. Mocha Coconut Frappuccino® blended beverage is made with Starbucks signature Frappuccino® Roast coffee blended with mocha sauce, coconut syrup, milk, and…
July 24, 20150Comments

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