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Hudson’s Bay Company announces the appointment of Janet Schalk to Chief Information Officer

TORONTO, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ — Hudson's Bay Company ("HBC") (TSX:HBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Janet Schalk to Chief Information Officer. In this role, Ms. Schalk will be responsible for leading the information technology strategy for HBC, while continuing to drive the Company's roadmap of common systems, integrated support, business architecture and…
August 21, 20150Comments

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Nordstrom to open Nordstrom Rack at Coddingtown Mall in Santa Rosa, California; scheduled to open in fall 2016

SEATTLE, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open Nordstrom Rack at Coddingtown Mall in Santa Rosa, California. The approximately 31,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in fall 2016. The property is co-owned by Simon and Codding Enterprises. When the new store opens, it will be the fourteenth Rack…
August 20, 20150Comments

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Nordstrom, Inc. to open Nordstrom Rack at Wilmot Plaza in Tucson, Arizona; scheduled to open in spring 2016

SEATTLE, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open Nordstrom Rack at Wilmot Plaza in Tucson, Arizona. The approximately 25,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in spring 2016. The property is owned by BP Wilmot Plaza LLC, an affiliate of Bourn Companies, LLC. Nordstrom Rack will be joining fellow…
August 20, 20150Comments

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Baristas Del Caribe acquires exclusive rights to operate Starbucks® stores in Puerto Rico

New agreement will give Baristas Del Caribe, LLC, an affiliate of leading family-owned Puerto Rican group of companies Empresas Fonalledas, exclusive rights to operate Starbucks® stores in Puerto Rico, building on more than a decade of brand loyalty and trust  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Company and Baristas Del Caribe, LLC,…
August 20, 20150Comments

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Crafts retailer Michaels and online DIY marketplace Darby Smart to make crafting simpler and more accessible to everyone

Craft Leader and Online DIY Marketplace Join Forces to Make Crafting Easier, More Accessible for All IRVING, Texas, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Michaels (Nasdaq:MIK), the world's largest arts and crafts retailer and top online crafting resource, has partnered with trend-driven online DIY marketplace Darby Smart to make crafting simpler and more accessible to everyone. The partnership…
August 20, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Haggen to close or sell a number of locations in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and Washington to improve its business and strengthen its competitive position

Bellingham, Wash., 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Haggen, the West Coast regional grocer, today announced that in order to continue to improve its business and strengthen its competitive position, it has decided to close or sell a number of locations in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Most of the stores being closed or sold were acquired…
August 20, 20150Comments

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Apparel Children Fashion Management Retail Retailer

GapKids partners with ED, Ellen Degeneres’ new lifestyle brand to launch GapKids x ED

GapKids x ED is an apparel collection and social movement designed to help all girls realize they have the power to do extraordinary things NEW YORK, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — GapKids has partnered with ED, Ellen Degeneres’ new lifestyle brand to launch GapKids x ED, a limited edition apparel collection and campaign that encourages girls everywhere to…
August 20, 20150Comments

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Children Management Marketing Retail Retailer Toys

Toys“R”Us® releases the 2015 Toys“R”Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids®

The World’s Greatest Toy Store™ Honors Its Longstanding Commitment to the Special Needs Community by Providing #ToysForAll WAYNE, NJ, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced the release of the 2015 Toys“R”Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids®, an easy-to-use toy selection resource for those who know, love and shop for children with special needs. This annual, complimentary…
August 20, 20150Comments

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Business Convenience Stores Management Retail Retailer

X5 Retail Group announces the acquisition of 104 stores owned by the Rosinka Group in Southwest Russia

MOSCOW, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group, a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), announces the acquisition of 104 stores owned by the Rosinka Group in the Orel, Voronezh, Lipetsk, Kursk and Tambov regions. The purchased Rosinka, Apelsin and Sberegaika stores will be rebranded under the Pyaterochka retail chain. Nearly half of the acquired…
August 20, 20150Comments

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Zipcar to place vehicles at 7‑Eleven® stores throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area

Vehicles available for reservation at nine locations throughout the district Washington, D.C., 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, today announced a new agreement with 7‑Eleven, Inc. to place a total of 18 Zipcars at nine 7‑Eleven® stores throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. These vehicles are now available for…
August 20, 20150Comments

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Food & Beverage Grocery Retail Retailer

Tesco: new British-bred twice the size of regular raspberry helps boost UK demand for the summer fruit to record levels

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — A new, sweeter British-bred raspberry that grows up to twice the size of regular varieties is helping boost UK demand for the summer fruit to record levels. Since the raspberry season started in May demand has grown by nearly 45 per cent on the same period last year. And the arrival…
August 19, 20150Comments

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Sinclair Oil “Dino” returns to the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

NEW YORK & SALT LAKE CITY, 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — This Thanksgiving will be positively pre-historic as the legendary Sinclair Oil “Dino” returns to the 89th Macy’s (NYSE:M) Thanksgiving Day Parade. On Thursday, Nov. 26, Sinclair Oil Corporation’s magnificent mascot will be transformed into a 77-foot long balloon giant, ready to take flight in…
August 19, 20150Comments

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Fashion Retail Retailer

Macy’s, Inc. to build new Macy’s store at Fashion Place in Murray, UT

CINCINNATI, OH, 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced it will build a new Macy’s store at Fashion Place in Murray, UT, one of the Salt Lake City area’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destinations. Construction will begin in early 2016 after the former Dillard’s building is razed, with an opening planned…
August 19, 20150Comments

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Healthcare Retail Retailer

CVS Health Research Institute: High patient satisfaction with the quality of care delivered via telehealth at MinuteClinic retail medical clinics

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — New data from the CVS Health (NYSE:  CVS) Research Institute demonstrates very high levels of patient satisfaction with the quality of care delivered via telehealth at MinuteClinic retail medical clinics. Satisfaction with quality of care and other factors were measured among patients participating in a pilot program of telehealth…
August 19, 20150Comments

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CVS Health Corporation announces the completion of the acquisition of Omnicare for approximately $12.9 billion

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Omnicare, the leading provider of pharmacy services to long term care facilities, for a total enterprise value of approximately $12.9 billion. About CVS Health CVS Health (NYSE:  CVS) is a pharmacy innovation company helping people on their path to…
August 19, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

The Kroger Co. announces the establishment of two new supermarket divisions in Texas, Dallas and Houston divisions

New Structure Will Support Significant Investment in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston Markets  CINCINNATI, OH, 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced the establishment of two new supermarket divisions, a Dallas division and a Houston division. Previously, both markets were served as part of Kroger's Southwest division. Kroger also announced that Dana Zurcher has…
August 19, 20150Comments

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Kista library in Citycon’s shopping centre Kista Galleria awarded the “Public Library of the Year Award 2015”

The library in Citycon’s shopping centre Kista Galleria has been awarded the "Public Library of the Year Award 2015". Since the library moved to Kista Galleria in August 2014, visits to the library have increased by 300% and book loans have doubled. Helsinki, FINLAND, 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — "Partnerships with stakeholders in the local…
August 19, 20150Comments

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Food & Beverage Restaurants Retail Retailer

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. announces the opening of its new restaurant in Newport News, Virginia

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) today announced the opening of its new restaurant in Newport News, Virginia onMonday, August 17, 2015. The new BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse® is located at The Marketplace at Tech Center along Oyster Point Road and Jefferson Avenue. The restaurant is approximately 7,300 square feet,…
August 19, 20150Comments

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Panera Bread to add new version of its seasonal pumpkin spice latte and new line of ‘clean’ bottled beverages this fall

Company Unveils ‘Clean’ Pumpkin Spice Latte and New Bottled Beverages Without Artificial Colors, Flavors, Sweeteners or Preservatives St. Louis, 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — This fall, Panera Bread’s (NASDAQ: PNRA) U.S. bakery-cafes will add a new version of its seasonal pumpkin spice latte and a new line of ‘clean’ bottled beverages that are free of…
August 19, 20150Comments

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Apparel Retail Retailer Sports

DICK’S Sporting Goods to open its 26th store in Illinois and 625th store nationwide on August 28th in Lincoln Park in Chicago, IL

PITTSBURGH, PA, 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its 26th store in Illinoisand 625th store nationwide on Friday, August 28th in Lincoln Park in Chicago, IL (1538 North Clybourn Avenue). DICK'S three-day grand opening celebration will run through Sunday, August 30th.…
August 19, 20150Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

Sears Holdings to release its financial results for the Company’s fiscal 2015 second quarter before the market opens on Aug. 20, 2015

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) announced today that it expects to release its financial results for the Company's fiscal 2015 second quarter before the market opens on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 , and simultaneously post a pre-recorded conference call and audio webcast on its corporate website. It…
August 19, 20150Comments

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The Home Depot® reports sales of $24.8 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2015; 4.3% increase from same period last year

ATLANTA, 2015-8-18— /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today reported sales of $24.8 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2015, a 4.3 percent increase from the second quarter of fiscal 2014. Comparable store sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 were positive 4.2 percent, and comp…
August 18, 20150Comments

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Eröffnung der Coop Vitality Apotheke in Kaiseraugst

Am Donnerstag, 27. August 2015, öffnet die Coop Vitality Apotheke in Kaiseraugst im Kaiserhof Center (Junkholzweg 3) ihre Tore. Vom Eröffnungstag bis Samstag, 29. August 2015, gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt auf das gesamte Sortiment*. Die Coop Vitality Apotheken bieten ein vielseitiges Angebot, kompetente Beratung und viele zusätzliche Vorteile in Form von Superpunkten und weiteren…
August 18, 20150Comments

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Coop lanciert neues Ladenkonzept

Immer mehr Menschen verpflegen sich unterwegs und nicht mehr zuhause oder im Restaurant. Diese Entwicklung hat Coop früh erkannt und ihre Kompetenz im Bereich des Ausserhauskonsums ausgebaut. Nun lanciert die Detailhändlerin unter dem Namen «Coop to go» ein neues Ladenkonzept, das sich ausschliesslich auf die Ausserhausverpflegung ausrichtet. Das umfangreiche Angebot umfasst beispielsweise eine Müesli- und…
August 18, 20150Comments

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Ulta Beauty will conduct a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2015 results on August 27, 2015

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., 2015-8-18— /EPR Retail News/ — Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) today announced that the Company will conduct a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2015 results on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 4:00 p.m. Central Time. A press release detailing the Company’s second quarter 2015 results will be…
August 18, 20150Comments

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US Foods announces that 11 US Foods chefs have joined the elite team of Food Fanatics Chefs

11 Culinary Experts Join the Food Fanatics Movement; Will Share Their Passion and Expertise with Restaurateurs Across the Country Rosemont, Ill., 2015-8-18— /EPR Retail News/ — As one of the nation’s most innovative food companies and leading distributors, US Foods is continuing to set the stage for the future of the food service industry. Today, the…
August 18, 20150Comments

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Arla Foods UK confirms that Asda’s increased price that it pays for milk will be shared directly with its farmer owners

First major grocery retailer customer to agree nationwide pledge across all its liquid fresh milk Industry-leading British cheddar labelling introduced to help customers to support British dairy farmers LEEDS, 2015-8-18— /EPR Retail News/ — Arla Foods UK has today confirmed that Asda’s increased price that it pays for milk, which came into effect this morning,…
August 18, 20150Comments

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Entertainment Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Jordin Sparks partners with General Growth Properties, Inc. to promote her third album, Right Here Right Now releasing on August 21, 2015

NEW YORK, 2015-8-18— /EPR Retail News/ — Grammy-Nominated Sony Music Recording Artist, Jordin Sparks, announces an exclusive marketing partnership with General Growth Properties, Inc. (GGP) to promote her highly anticipated third album, Right Here Right Now releasing on August 21, 2015. The partnership includes a national sweepstakes, live-stream performance event, a series of exclusive content releases,…
August 18, 20150Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Management Retail

Trace One and BRC Global Standards release the updated BRC Global Standards Directory

Enhanced Certification Portal allows flexibility, cost savings and complete compliance with Food 7 Standard LONDON, 2015-8-18— /EPR Retail News/ — Trace One, the global leader in private label product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions, and BRC Global Standards, today announced the updated BRC Global Standards Directory powered by Trace One, which now allows retailers and suppliers to…
August 18, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail

Darden Restaurants, Inc. announces that Bill Lenehan has been named CEO of Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.

ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-8-18— /EPR Retail News/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) today announced that Bill Lenehan has been named CEO of Four Corners Property Trust, Inc., the real estate company that is expected to be separated from Darden later this year in a spin-off, split-off or similar transaction.  Four Corners is expected to elect…
August 18, 20150Comments

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