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Target Corporation announces the promotion of John Mulligan to the newly created role of EVP and chief operating officer, effective Sept. 1

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-8-18— /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today promoted John Mulligan to the newly created role of executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective Sept. 1. Mulligan will assume oversight of stores, supply chain and properties. Joining Target as executive vice president and chief financial officer will be Cathy Smith, a…
August 18, 20150Comments

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Price Chopper Supermarkets announces the acquisition of Fairway Pharmacy in Montrose, PA

Schenectady, NY, 2015-8-18— /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper Supermarkets is pleased to announce the acquisition of Fairway Pharmacy in Montrose, PA, effective Monday, August 17. The New York-based, family-managed chain will continue to operate out of Fairway’s current location until the planned construction of a new pharmacy inside the Montrose Price Chopper is completed. Fairway Pharmacy…
August 18, 20150Comments

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Liberty Interactive Corporation announces that zulily will join the QVC Group

Transaction Brings Together Leading "Joy of Discovery" Retailers to Expand Digital Footprint, Enhance Customer Experience, and Drive Global Growth West Chester, Pa., 2015-8-18— /EPR Retail News/ — QVC, the global leader in video and ecommerce retail, today announced that its parent, Liberty Interactive Corporation ("Liberty Interactive") (Nasdaq: QVCA, QVCB, LVNTA, LVNTB) has entered into a definitive agreement…
August 18, 20150Comments

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Management Retail Retailer

iBeacons: BILLA bringt als erster Supermarkt Österreichs iBeacons in seine Läden

Wiener Neudorf, Austria, 2015-8-17— /EPR Retail News/ — Ab sofort können BILLA Kunden an insgesamt elf Standorten in Wien und Niederösterreich Shopping der neuen Generation erleben. Denn BILLA bietet im Zuge eines Pilotprojekts als erster Supermarkt Österreichs via BILLA App die Möglichkeit über das Smartphone Angebote und Informationen direkt in der Filiale zu erhalten. Als erster Lebensmittelhändler…
August 17, 20150Comments

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Business Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Foodstuffs North Island Ltd announces that PAK’nSAVE is coming to Clendon shopping centre

Foodstuffs North Island Ltd has today announced that PAK’nSAVE is coming to Clendon shopping centre.  NEW ZEALAND, 2015-8-17— /EPR Retail News/ — “Since 1984 New World Clendon has been a great supermarket for our customers and the community, but after more than 30 years it’s time for a complete makeover,” says Angela Bull, General Manager Property…
August 17, 20150Comments

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Bryan Stevenson’s award-winning New York Times bestseller “Just Mercy” available in participating U.S. Starbucks stores from August 18

SEATTLE, 2015-8-17— /EPR Retail News/ — Bryan Stevenson’s award-winning New York Times bestseller “Just Mercy” will be available in participating U.S. Starbucks stores beginning August 18. Starbucks is proud to partner with Stevenson as a reflection of its commitment to create opportunities for all by raising greater awareness, empathy and understanding on the issues concerning…
August 17, 20150Comments

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Healthcare Retail Retailer

Flu shots now available with no appointment at all Walgreens, Healthcare Clinics and Duane Reade pharmacies

More than 90 percent of patients receiving flu shots at Walgreens have insurance to cover vaccination costs Flu Index recaps states and markets hardest hit by flu last season DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-8-17— /EPR Retail News/ — Flu shots are now available daily with no appointment necessary at all Walgreens pharmacies and Healthcare Clinics nationwide, and Duane…
August 17, 20150Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

Dunkin’ Donuts signs development agreement with Panama City Donut Network, LLC, to develop two Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

LEADING COFFEE AND BAKERY CHAIN SEEKS FRANCHISEE CANDIDATES IN ALEXANDRIA, BATON ROUGE, LAFAYETTE, LAKE CHARLES, MONROE AND NEW ORLEANS CANTON, MA, 2015-8-17— /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group, Panama City Donut Network, LLC, to…
August 17, 20150Comments

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Children Retail Retailer Toys

Moose Toys announces nationwide Shopkins™ Swap-kins for fans across the country to gather at their local Toys“R”Us® store to swap characters

Shopkins Swap-kins Parties Gather Fans Across the U.S. at Toys“R”Us® Stores Nationwide on Saturday, August 15 LOS ANGELES, Calif., 2015-8-17— /EPR Retail News/ — Moose Toys, one of the fastest growing toy companies in the U.S., announces the first-ever nationwide Shopkins™ Swap-kins experience for fans across the country to gather at their local Toys“R”Us® store to…
August 17, 20150Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Grocery Retail Retailer

Whole Foods Market opens its new 40,000 square foot store at 199 US Highway 41 in Schererville, Indiana on Sept. 23, 2015

New Store Marks First Whole Foods Market in Northwest Indiana AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-8-17— /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, the world’s leading natural and organic foods grocer, opens its new 40,000 square foot store located at 199 US Highway 41 in Schererville, Indiana, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. The much-anticipated store will provide residents in and…
August 17, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Target Corporation elected Donald R. Knauss and Robert L. Edwards as new directors

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-8-17— /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced today its board of directors elected Donald R. Knauss, former executive chairman and former chairman and chief executive officer of The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX), and Robert L. Edwards, former CEO of Safeway Inc., as new directors, effective immediately. Mr. Knauss, 64, served as chairman…
August 17, 20150Comments

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BESTSELLER TIGHTENS ITS ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY; WILL STOP SELLING ANGORA FROM 2016

BESTSELLER HAS DECIDED TO STOP SELLING ANGORA FROM 2016, AND ARE HEREBY TIGHTENING THEIR ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY. Brande, Denmark, 2015-8-17— /EPR Retail News/ — "Despite the fact that we have found no evidence of live-plucking of rabbits at our angora suppliers, we cannot ensure at all times that animal welfare is at an acceptable level at the…
August 17, 20150Comments

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Spenden beim Einkauf: PENNY und REWE unterstützen Berliner Tafel mit Pfandboxen

120 Märkte der REWE Group in Berlin beteiligen sich - REWE und PENNY intensivieren ihre Zusammenarbeit mit der Berliner Tafel Köln, 2015-8-17— /EPR Retail News/ — Bisher unterstützen die zur REWE Group gehörenden Märkte die Berliner Tafel regelmäßig mit Lebensmitteln, die nicht mehr verkauft, aber dennoch bedenkenlos verzehrt werden können. Ab heute (13.8.) können auch REWE- und…
August 17, 20150Comments

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Environment Grocery Management Retail Retailer

New World and PAK’nSAVE stores in Auckland to roll out the REDcycle soft plastic recycling bins

New World and PAK'nSAVE stores in Auckland will begin rolling out the REDcycle soft plastic recycling bins. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-8-17— /EPR Retail News/ — Following on from our announcement in July that New World and PAK'nSAVE stores in Auckland will begin rolling out the REDcycle soft plastic recycling bins at stores to enable shoppers to bring back their…
August 17, 20150Comments

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Commissary’s this year “Customer Appreciation Case Lot Sales” are starting across the U.S. now

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-8-17— /EPR Retail News/ — With everyday prices averaging 30 percent less than other grocery stores, the commissary has earned its reputation as the best deal in town. But every once in a while – around spring and fall, in fact – patrons can find even better deals as stateside commissaries launch their "Customer…
August 17, 20150Comments

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Taco Bell recognizes teens who have pursued their passions with the launch of #SeeMyPotential

This week Taco Bell elevates teens’ potential; kicks off national fundraiser to support brand’s ongoing commitment to youth education and pledge to hire 1.5 million youth through 2022 Irvine, Calif., 2015-8-13— /EPR Retail News/ — For more than 20 years, Taco Bell has paved the way for teens to graduate from high school and gain the confidence…
August 13, 20150Comments

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Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Komodo Dragon chilli peppers arrives at Tesco stores

Hot chilli pepper lovers – take a deep breath, grab some milk and prepare for meltdown – the Komodo Dragon has arrived. CHESHUNT, England, 2015-8-13— /EPR Retail News/ — That’s the name of Britain’s hottest ever commercially grown chilli pepper sold on a supermarket shelf which is set to send heat levels rocketing in kitchens across the…
August 13, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s provides nationwide access to its Tu clothing with the launch of tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk

LONDON, 2015-8-13— /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury's is today launching its Tu clothing website http://tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk, providing nationwide access to the collection. For the first time, customers across the whole of the UK will be able to buy the Tu clothing range from the comfort of their own homes. New Tu online website launches today Clothing range…
August 13, 20150Comments

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Healthcare Retail Retailer

Rite Aid Corporation announces that seasonal flu shots are now available at all Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide

Rite Aid Pharmacists Ready to Help Patients Protect Themselves Against the Flu Rite Aid's Workplace Flu Shot Clinic and Voucher Programs Return Camp Hill, PA, 2015-8-13— /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that seasonal flu shots are now available at all Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide. Customers can visit any of…
August 13, 20150Comments

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Rite Aid stores nationwide will begin accepting mobile payments, including Apple Pay™ and Google Wallet™, starting August 15

CAMP HILL, PA, 2015-8-13— /EPR Retail News/ —  Rite Aid announced today that all of the Company's nearly 4,600 stores nationwide will begin accepting mobile payments, including Apple Pay™ and Google Wallet™, starting Saturday, August 15. The Company will also accept Google's forthcoming Android Pay TM.  Additionally, all Rite Aid stores will also accept tap and pay…
August 13, 20150Comments

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Awards Grocery Retail Retailer

Kaylee Hudson of Macey’s Spanish Fork won the 2015 title of Utah’s Best Bagger at Utah Food Industry Association’s Annual Best Bagger Competition

Salt Lake City, UT, 2015-8-13— /EPR Retail News/ — Kaylee Hudson from Macey’s Spanish Fork has won the 2015 title of Utah’s Best Bagger at Utah Food Industry Association’s Annual Best Bagger Competition. Hudson, a seventeen year-old senior at Spanish Fork High School will receive $500 and the opportunity to represent Utah at the National Grocers Association’s best…
August 13, 20150Comments

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Business Malls Management Retail Retailer

The newly expanded and renovated portions of Dolphin Mall to open on September 15

New innovative parking deck, valet services and restaurants to open in Miami-Dade County’s largest outlet and retail value shopping center MIAMI, 2015-8-13— /EPR Retail News/ — The newly expanded and renovated portions of Dolphin Mall will open to shoppers on Tuesday, September 15, after 18 months of construction. The mall’s new features include a state-of-the-art parking deck, as…
August 13, 20150Comments

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Self-Checkout Kassen: BILLA setzt auf komfortable Alternative zum Bezahlen am Fließband

Ab Mitte August können BILLA Kunden in je einer Filiale in Wien und Graz zusätzlich zum bestehenden Kassensystem auch Self-Checkout Kassen nutzen. Damit möchte BILLA seinen Kunden einen zusätzlichen Service und die Möglichkeit der individuellen Geschwindigkeit an der Kassa bieten. Wiener Neudorf, Austria, 2015-8-13— /EPR Retail News/ — Mit den Self-Checkout Kassen individualisiert BILLA das Einkaufserlebnis…
August 13, 20150Comments

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Business Management Pet Products Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago teams up with PetSmart® to ensure the continuation of the hospital’s canine therapy program

Donation Will Fund Hospital Program for Next Five Years, Ensuring Crucial Dog Therapy Access for Patients and Families CHICAGO, 2015-8-13— /EPR Retail News/ — Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is teaming up with PetSmart® to ensure the continuation of the hospital’s canine therapy program that provides patients with access to canine comfort…
August 13, 20150Comments

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Food & Beverage Grocery Marketing Retail Retailer

Commissary reintroduces cooked poultry products in South Korea by Labor Day

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-8-13— /EPR Retail News/ — Commissary shoppers in South Korea will begin to see cooked poultry products back on shelves by Labor Day. On July 13, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a revision to Korea's embargo to allow heat-treated poultry and poultry products from the U.S. Learning the news, the Defense Commissary Agency…
August 13, 20150Comments

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BJ’s Restaurants announces the opening of its new restaurant in Avon, Indiana

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, 2015-8-12— /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) today announced the opening of its new restaurant in Avon, Indiana on Monday, August 10, 2015. The new BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse® is located at Avon Commons in the city of Avon off of Highway 36 and Ronald Reagan Parkway. The restaurant is approximately a…
August 12, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Jean-François Zimmermann hat sich nach sechs Jahren als Leiter Vertrieb und drei Jahren als CEO entschlossen, die Globus-Gruppe zu verlassen

ZURICH, 2015-8-12— /EPR Retail News/ — Jean-François Zimmermann hat sich nach sechs Jahren als Leiter Vertrieb und drei Jahren als CEO entschlossen, die Globus-Gruppe zu verlassen. Vor diesem Hintergrund hat der Verwaltungsrat der Magazine zum Globus AG entschieden, die Führung der Globus-Gruppe in neue Hände zu legen und die Geschäftsleitung zu erweitern. Thomas Herbert, bisher…
August 12, 20150Comments

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CVS Health launches new pharmacy service for patients with multiple medications, ScriptSync™

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-8-12— /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced the launch of ScriptSync™, a new pharmacy service that enables patients with multiple medications to pick up their eligible maintenance prescriptions in a monthly CVS/pharmacy visit. In addition, patients or caregivers can manage their ScriptSync prescriptions 24/7 using innovative online support tools. By…
August 12, 20150Comments

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Davidson Kempner European Partners LLP now owns 3.50% of Delhaize Group’s voting rights

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-8-12— /EPR Retail News/ — Pursuant to the Belgian Law of May 2, 2007 relating to the publication of major shareholdings in listed companies, Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB - NYSE: DEG), has received a notification of the threshold 3% being crossed by Davidson Kempner European Partners LLP which owned 3.50% of Delhaize…
August 12, 20150Comments

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Wesfarmers announces organisational restructure and senior management changes that will streamline the Group’s management and better position it for future growth

PERTH, Australia, 2015-8-12— /EPR Retail News/ — Wesfarmers has announced an organisational restructure and senior management changes that will streamline the Group’s management and better position it for future growth. Wesfarmers’ three industrial businesses – Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF), Resources, and Industrial and Safety (WIS) - will be clustered under a new Industrials Division of…
August 12, 20150Comments

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