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Commissary Gift Cards – available to anyone online and in-store for authorized shoppers

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Looking for a gift to please your favorite military service member, but running short on ideas? Have you scoured the Web, searching online offer after online offer, trying to find that special gift with the best bang for your hard-earned buck? Look no further than your local commissary. Commissary…
July 17, 20150Comments

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Business Discounts Management Retail Retailer

Dollar Tree, Inc. announces the appointment of Michael Witynski as Chief Operating Officer

CHESAPEAKE, Va., 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores, announced today that Michael Witynski has been named Chief Operating Officer. As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Witynski, age 52, will be responsible for Store Operations of Dollar Tree bannered stores in the United States, Real Estate for…
July 17, 20150Comments

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Kingfisher given the seal of approval by the design industry after receiving several awards for innovative product design

LONDON, 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kingfisher, the international home improvement company, has been given the seal of approval by the design industry after receiving several awards for innovative product design. In France, the jury of the ‘Observeur du Design’ 2016 Awards gave a winner’s ‘label’ to four of Kingfisher’s products, including a MacAllister…
July 17, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

David F. Sobey and Donald C.R. Sobey will retire and not re-offer for election to the Empire Company Limited board of directors

STELLARTON, NS, 2015-7-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Empire Company Limited today announced David F. Sobey, 84, Chair Emeritus, Sobeys Inc. and Donald C.R. Sobey, 80, Chair Emeritus, Empire Company Limited, will retire and not re-offer for election to the Empire board of directors at its annual general meeting to be held September 10. “No two individuals…
July 16, 20150Comments

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Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

Tesco to further reduce the levels of Campylobacter in its fresh chicken

Tesco, with suppliers, is committed to minimising levels of Campylobacter by 2017 Tesco has consistently been the only major supermarket with a significantly lower level of Campylobacter in its chicken compared to the industry average CHESHUNT, England, 2015-7-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today pledged to further reduce the levels of Campylobacter in its…
July 16, 20150Comments

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Tom Kishchuk joins Federated Co-operatives Limited as Vice-President Operational Support

Saskatoon, Canada, 2015-7-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chief Executive Officer Scott Banda is pleased to announce that effective Aug. 4, 2015, Tom Kishchuk will be joining Federated Co-operatives Limited as Vice-President Operational Support. Tom most recently was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Canada, Ltd., located in Saskatoon, where he also…
July 16, 20150Comments

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Business Human Resources Law Retail

RILA: 178 employers and trade associations to endorse legislation aimed at providing employees and employers with more effective means for determining eligibility for Exchange tax credits

178 Organizations Urge Action To Provide Employees And Employers With Needed Clarity On Exchange Subsidies Arlington, VA, 2015-7-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — In a letter sent today, a coalition of 178 employers and trade associations joined together to endorse legislation aimed at providing employees and employers with a more effective means for determining eligibility for Exchange tax credits under…
July 16, 20150Comments

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EROSKI invierte 1,7 millones de euros en la remodelación del hipermercado de Bilbondo

  El nuevo hipermercado se inaugura esta tarde con la presencia de la viceconsejera de Comercio y Turismo del Gobierno Vasco, Itziar Epalza, y del alcalde de la localidad, Andoni Busquet La transformación de Bilbondo ha supuesto la creación de 16 puestos de trabajo hasta alcanzar una plantilla de 240 personas El nuevo EROSKI de Bilbondo…
July 16, 20150Comments

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EROSKI inaugura hoy la transformación del supermercado franquiciado situado en la avenida Winston Churchill de Gibraltar a su nuevo modelo comercial “contigo”

  El modelo de tienda “contigo” otorga gran protagonismo a los productos locales y a los alimentos frescos de temporada como base de una alimentación saludable La transformación ha generado 10 puestos de trabajo, hasta alcanzar una plantilla de 100 personas El establecimiento ha aumentado su superficie en 500 m2 hasta alcanzar los 2.100 m2 Las…
July 16, 20150Comments

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EDEKA fördert WWF-Studie „Verantwortung im Zeichen des Wassers“

Partnerschaft von EDEKA und WWF: Süßwasser ist ein Themenschwerpunkt Ergebnis: Regionale Wassersituation stärker berücksichtigen Hamburg, 2015-7-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — EDEKA unterstützt im Rahmen der Partnerschaft für Nachhaltigkeit mit WWF die Arbeit der Naturschutzorganisation zum Schutz weltweiter Süßwasservorkommen und aktuell eine WWF-Studie zu Wasserkriterien in Nachhaltigkeitsstandards. Wesentliches Ergebnis der Studie: Gerade bei der Bewertung von…
July 16, 20150Comments

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EROSKI abrirá en el Alrumbo Festival 2015 en Chipiona (Cádiz) el primer supermercado en un festival de música en Andalucía

Estará en funcionamiento durante cinco días, desde el miércoles 15 hasta el domigo 19 Se instalará en la zona de acampada acondicionada para más de 40.000 personas Dispondrá de 300 productos de alimentación, destacando la presencia de fruta, pan, helados, bebidas, dulces y aperitivos, así como productos para aseo personal y de playa Chipiona, 2015-7-16…
July 16, 20150Comments

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Carrefour Belgium once again opens its Summerdrive, a pop-up drive store by the sea that’s open seven days a week all during the summer holidays

BELGIUM, 2015-7-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last year, Carrefour did something new in Belgium by opening up a Summerdrive in Knokke, on the beach near Bruges in the north-west. This year, Carrefour Belgium is once again opening its Summerdrive, only this time with even more products and customer benefits! What is a Summerdrive? It's very simple:…
July 16, 20150Comments

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Carrefour France and France’s state-funded body for helping people find local employment renew their existing partnership

Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2015-7-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 10 July 2015, Isabelle Calvez – Carrefour France's Director of Human Resources, Thierry Roger – Director of Carrefour’s Employment Centre and Thomas Cazenave – Deputy Managing Director of Pôle emploi (France's state-funded body set up to help people find local employment) entered into a nationwide framework agreement…
July 16, 20150Comments

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NRF’s Survey: After spending more on school supplies and electronics in 2014 families trim Back-to-School Spending for 2015

Average Spending on Back to School Has Grown 42 Percent in Past 10 Years  WASHINGTON, 2015-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — After spending more on school supplies and electronics in 2014, parents this year will head into the back-to-school season evaluating what their children really need before spending on new items. According to NRF’s Back-to-School Spending…
July 15, 20150Comments

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NACS: Consumer optimism about the economy slumped 5% points over the past month

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Consumer optimism about the economy slumped five percentage points over the past month and a minority (47%) of Americans are now optimistic about the economy, according to a survey of U.S. fuel consumers conducted on behalf of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) by Penn, Schoen and Berland. The…
July 15, 20150Comments

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Associated Food Stores celebrates 75 years and is committed to strengthening the grocery experience for independent retailers

Local Wholesaler Has Served Independent Retailers since 1940 Salt Lake City, Utah, 2015-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — For Associated Food Stores 75 years is just the beginning. The Salt Lake City based grocery wholesaler recently celebrated the milestone anniversary and is committed to strengthening the grocery experience for independent retailers. The company supplies groceries and other goods…
July 15, 20150Comments

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Target makes shopping for school supplies hassle-free with School List Assist

New resources and compelling promotions help families shop for must-have supplies and stylish apparel at prices they’ll love MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) will make getting ready for back to school quick and easy for families this season. Guests preparing for a successful school year will find a new way to…
July 15, 20150Comments

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CBRE: U.S. commercial real estate market continued to exhibit strong momentum in the second quarter of 2015

Office Vacancy Rate at Lowest Point since Q3 2008 ​Industrial and Retail Sectors See Continued Improvement in Availability Rates Los Angeles, 2015-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. commercial real estate market continued to exhibit strong momentum across all property types in the second quarter of 2015 (Q2 2015), according to the latest analysis…
July 15, 20150Comments

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The Co-operative Food launches Apple Pay in all stores becoming the largest UK retailer to offer the newest payment technology

The convenience store launches the newest way to pay at all 11,800 till points Shoppers predict the death of the wallet in 2020 MANCHESTER, UK, 2015-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-operative Food has today (14th July 2015) launched Apple Pay in all stores making them the largest UK retailer to offer the newest payment technology. All…
July 15, 20150Comments

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QVC to open state-of-the-art distribution center in Ontario, California

New facility will create hundreds of local jobs WEST CHESTER, PA., 2015-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — QVC, the world’s leading video and ecommerce retailer, announced today that it will open a state-of-the-art distribution center in Ontario, California. When the new facility begins operation in the third quarter of 2016, it will serve as a West Coast…
July 15, 20150Comments

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ICSC Survey: 83% of consumers still prefer physical stores for Back-to-School shopping

83% of BTS Purchases Will Involve Physical Stores NEW YORK, 2015-7-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Back-to-School (BTS) season is officially underway in the United States, and more than one-third (34%) of consumers have already begun shopping, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers’ (ICSC) BTS Consumer Spending Survey. Consumers still prefer physical stores for…
July 14, 20150Comments

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Dunkin’ Donuts signs multi-unit store development agreements with seven franchise groups to develop 51 new restaurants in Virginia and West Virginia

LEADING COFFEE AND BAKERY CHAIN CONTINUES EXPANSION WITH NEW LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE MID-ATLANTIC CANTON, MA, 2015-7-14 — /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 seven franchise groups to develop 51 new restaurants in Virginia and West Virginia over the next…
July 14, 20150Comments

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BRC-KPMG RETAIL SALES MONITOR JUNE 2015: UK retail sales increased 1.8% on a like-for-like basis from June 2014

- UK retail sales increased 1.8% on a like-for-like basis from June 2014, when they had decreased 0.8% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were up 2.9%, against a 0.6% rise in June 2014. This is the strongest growth since January 2014, excluding Easter distortions and compares with a 12-month average of…
July 14, 20150Comments

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BRC-KPMG: Online sales of Non-Food products in UK grew 17.6% in June vs a year earlier

- Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 17.6% in June versus a year earlier, when it had risen by 10.6% over the previous year. This is the best online performance since August 2014 and outperformed the 3-month and 12-month averages of 14.6% and 12.6%, respectively. - In June 2015, online sales represented 18.4%…
July 14, 20150Comments

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Topaz wins two of the key awards at the Irish Sales Champion awards 2015 in Dublin

Richard Stones crowned Field Sales Champion 2015 DUBLIN, Ireland, 2015-7-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Topaz, the country’s leading fuels and convenience retailer, picked up two of the key awards at the Irish Sales Champion awards 2015 which took place at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin recently. Richard Stones, Topaz Dealer Business Manager NI/North East, picked up…
July 14, 20150Comments

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US Foods announces the appointment of Steve Guberman as Chief Merchandising Officer

Rosemont, Ill., 2015-7-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods today announced Steve Guberman will take on the role of Chief Merchandising Officer, effective immediately. Guberman previously held the role of Senior Vice President, Merchandising and Marketing Operations for the company. “Steve has played an integral role in the implementation of all nationally led merchandising strategies and…
July 14, 20150Comments

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IKEA announces the next leg of its successful “IKEA Home Tour,” kicking off this fall

Home Tour Squad Travels the Country to Transform Real Living Spaces with Simple Makeover Projects CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2015-7-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA announced today the next leg of its successful “IKEA Home Tour,” kicking off this fall. A team of IKEA design experts, the “IKEA Home Tour Squad,” will again hit the road, traveling from city…
July 14, 20150Comments

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Sears Holdings appoints Joelle Maher as president and chief member officer for the Sears format HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.

Role critical to meeting needs of the Sears' Shop Your Way members HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2015-7-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) announced today that Joelle Maher has joined the company as president and chief member officer for the Sears format. In this role, Maher will be responsible for developing the Shop…
July 14, 20150Comments

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Starbucks partners with Taste Holdings for the opening of stores in South Africa, the first in sub‐Saharan Africa

Starbucks announces an exclusive licensed partnership with Taste Holdings for the opening of stores in South Africa, the first in sub‐Saharan Africa First store will open in Johannesburg in the first half of 2016, with more locations to follow Starbucks and Taste Holdings will design and build stores serving the entire range of Starbucks food and beverages…
July 14, 20150Comments

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More than a dozen leading US companies to create the nation’s largest employer-led coalition committed to creating pathways to meaningful employment for America’s young people

Top U.S.-Based Companies Create Pathways to Economic Opportunity for Young Americans Alaska Airlines, Cintas, CVS Health, Hilton Worldwide, HMSHost, JCPenney, JPMorgan Chase, Lyft, Macy’s, Microsoft, Porch.com, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Starbucks, Taco Bell, Target, Walgreens and Walmart Come Together With the Goal to Create the Nation’s Largest Employer-Led Coalition to Hire or Train 100,000 Opportunity Youth …
July 14, 20150Comments

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