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Monthly Archives: September 2015

Lindex involves customers to show the underwear collection for spring 2016

Lindex takes a new approach and develops recent year’s underwear success Bra-volution with a campaign where the fashion company involves customers to show the underwear collection for spring 2016. Gothenburg, Sweden, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The past two years Lindex has involved employees as models to show their new fit concept Bra-volution. The Bra-volution…

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eBay announced the appointment of Paul Pressler to its board of directors

SAN JOSE, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay today announced the appointment of Paul Pressler to its board of directors. As a director on eBay’s Board, Mr. Pressler will serve on the Audit Committee as well as the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. “I am very pleased to welcome Paul to eBay’s Board of Directors,”…

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Office Depot named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, North America for the tenth year in a row

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services and solutions and parent company of Office Depot and OfficeMax, today announced that it was recently named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, North America for the tenth year in a row. The Dow Jones Sustainability…

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Hudson’s Bay Company unveils steps to deliver enhanced all-channel customer experience, accelerate financial performance and drive future success

Actions to Generate Additional $75 Million in Expected Annualized Cost Savings and Synergies beyond Previously Announced Synergies from the Integration of Saks Incorporated Realignment Supports Growth Areas of the Business, including Digital Offering and Geographic Expansion TORONTO & NEW YORK, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hudson's Bay Company (TSX:HBC) today announced a series of actions to…

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ICSC Envision 2020: 8 defining changes to impact the retail real estate industry

NEW YORK, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the retail real estate industry undergoes one of the most profound transformations in its 60-year year history, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) presents its final Envision 2020 report, a collaborative initiative that outlines where the industry will be in five years according to leaders…

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Kohl’s to offer cherished children’s books from author/illustrator Nancy Tillman now through December

Each $5 purchase helps kids nationwide, with 100 percent of net profit supporting children’s health and education MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just in time for the holiday season, Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is proud to offer cherished children’s books from author/illustrator Nancy Tillmannow through December, at Kohl’s stores nationwide and on Kohls.com. The…

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USDA: Royal Frozen Food recalls frozen beef and pork products not produced under a fully implemented HACCP plan

WASHINGTON, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Royal Frozen Food, a Los Angeles, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 230 pounds of frozen beef and pork products that were not produced under a fully implemented Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan. A portion of these products are missing the USDA mark of inspection and…

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Citycon: Extension of the IsoKristiina shopping centre in Lappeenranta now completed

HELSINKI, FINLAND, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The major (re)development and extension of the IsoKristiina shopping centre in the heart of Lappeenranta is now completed. The project, which lasted about two and a half years, saw the old section of IsoKristiina completely refurbished, the shopping centre extended, and the adjacent Hotel Lappee connected to…

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Migros: Bio Max Havelaar Kokosöl

ZURICH, Switzerland, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ab sofort gibt es in der Migros das kaltgepresste Bio Max Havelaar Kokosöl aus kontrolliert ökologischem Anbau. Durch seine Hitzebeständigkeit eignet es sich hervorragend zum Braten, Backen und Kochen. Zudem tragen die vielen positiven Eigenschaften von Kokosöl zu einer gesunden Ernährung bei. Bio Max Havelaar Kokosöl kaltgepresst unterstützt…

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Taco Bell launches online ordering at ta.co

Taco Bell Launches Online Ordering and Enhanced Digital Experience with ta.co Website IRVINE, Calif., 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its ongoing commitment to use technology to further improve the fast food experience, Taco Bell® today is launching ta.co, the brand’s new virtual flagship restaurant and website that allows consumers to customize, place…

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EMV chips credit cards now accepted at more than 8,200 Walgreens retail stores nationwide

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Credit cards with “EMV chips” are now being accepted at all of the more than 8,200 Walgreens retail stores nationwide, ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline for retailers to begin accepting the new cards. Most financial institutions and card issuers are sending their customers chip cards that require…

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Nordstrom to relocate its Rack store from 280 Metro Center to the redeveloped Serramonte Center in Daly City, California

SEATTLE, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to relocate its Rack store from 280 Metro Center to the redeveloped Serramonte Center in Daly City, California. The approximately 40,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in fall 2017. The redeveloped property is owned by Equity One, Inc. Nordstrom will join…

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Starbucks launched blog dedicated to connecting with customers and sharing useful information about all things coffee

SEATTLE, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — When Starbucks opened its first store at 1912 Pike, in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market, the concept was simple: people who loved coffee wanted to help others fall in love with it, too. Customers learned something new about their favorite coffee, or discovered something new to try. In that…

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Tesco anticipates plastic carrier bag use in England to drop by nearly 70% as a result of the 5p carrier bag charge

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — From October 5th, customers at all large UK shops will be charged 5p for each single-use carrier bag they use during their shopping trip as part of a new Government scheme. Based on statistics from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - where a bag charge already exists - Tesco…

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Amazon: popular and award-winning Universal Music Group artists now available for unlimited listening on Prime Music

Prime members in the U.S. and U.K. can start listening to newly added albums anytime, anywhere via the Amazon Music app on iOS, Android, Fire devices, Amazon Echo, or on the Web—plus tracks are available for offline listening SEATTLE, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today announced that Prime members in the U.S. and U.K.…

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Virgin America to offer travelers free wifi access to the entire Netflix catalog of films and award–winning shows

New High-Speed ViaSat Satellite WiFi Launches this Month on Virgin America, Allowing Guests to Stream Video in the Air – Just Like at Home San Francisco, CA, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Netflix, the world's leading Internet TV network, and Virgin America, the low–fare, upscale airline known for offering next generation entertainment and connectivity, announced…

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Sainsbury’s Q2 Trading Statement for the 16 weeks to 26 September 2015

LONDON, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Strategy progressing well in a challenging market Total Retail sales for second quarter up 0.3 per cent (excl fuel), down 1.8 per cent (inc fuel) Like-for-like Retail sales for second quarter down 1.1 per cent (excl fuel), down 3.3 per cent (inc fuel) Volume and transactions grow as…

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SONIC® Drive-In announces the return of Limeades for Learning®

America decides which teachers receive funding by voting September 28 through October 18 OKLAHOMA CITY, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, announces the return of Limeades for Learning®. In partnership with DonorsChoose.org, the national award-winning and voter-driven cause marketing campaign funds essential learning materials and innovative teaching resources…

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TTI Homelite / Echo won Home Depot’s 2015 Innovation Award for its Echo 58-volt line of outdoor power equipment

Retailer Recognizes Top Product Innovations, Echo 58V Outdoor Power Equipment Wins Top Honor ATLANTA, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that TTI Homelite / Echo won the retailer's 2015 Innovation Award for its Echo 58-volt line of outdoor power equipment. The annual award recognizes the…

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BRC new guidelines to help retailers protect themselves against malicious activity from inside their organisation

LONDON, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The BRC has today published new guidelines to help retailers of all sizes protect themselves against malicious activity from inside their organisation. Occasionally a member of staff, contractor or supplier can betray the trust placed in them to exploit their privileged access to the business for their own…

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Groupe Fnac SA makes an all-share offer for Darty plc on the basis of 1 Fnac share for every 39 Darty shares held

LONDON, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Darty plc (“Darty” or the “Company”) announces that it has received a proposal from Groupe Fnac SA (“Fnac”) regarding an all-share offer by Fnac for Darty on the basis of 1 Fnac share for every 39 Darty shares held. The proposal currently values Darty at…

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Stefan Larsson to step down as global president of Old Navy effective October 2, 2015

SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that Stefan Larsson will step down as global president of Old Navy effective October 2, 2015. Jill Stanton, executive vice president of Global Product at Old Navy, will lead the division in the interim, reporting to Gap Inc. Chief Executive Officer Art Peck.…

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Publix Super Markets Charities to donate $4m to Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the Southeast

LAKELAND, Fla., 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) announced today that it would donate $4 million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the Southeast. The donation will provide funding to build 40 new houses in 2016 as well as increase support to more than 60 affiliates whom the Foundation currently funds. This…

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Russian food retailer X5 Retail Group signed RUB 24 bn ($367m) long-term unsecured loan facility agreement with VTB Bank

Moscow, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. (“X5” and/or the “Company”), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), has signed a RUB 24 bn long-term unsecured loan facility agreement with VTB Bank (“VTB” and/or the “Bank”) with tranches maturing in up to 3 years and an interest rate of the…

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Morrisons to increase its hourly pay rate for store staff to £8.20

Morrisons is intending to increase its hourly pay rate for store staff to £8.20 an hour from a previous minimum of £6.83. Bradford, England, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — More than 90,000 staff will benefit – across all age brackets. Morrisons will make an extra investment of more than £40m in the improved hourly pay rate. Supplements,…

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MPPA through Hypermart became one of the winners in INDONESIA WOW BRAND AWARD 2015 Retail Sector, Hypermarket category

Tangerang, Indonesia, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The prestigious award event, Indonesia WOW Brand organized by the PT MarkPlus Indonesia (MarkPlus, Inc.) was held at The Ritz-Carlton, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Through an intense consideration process on hundreds of brands, PT Matahari Putra Prima tbk. through Hypermart managed to become one…

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust to release its financial results for the three and nine months ended Sep 30, 2015 on Nov 3, 2015

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) today announced that it is scheduled to release its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 prior to the market open on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Interested parties are invited to participate in a conference call with management…

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eBay General Counsel Marie Oh Huber named one of the 2015 Women Leaders in Tech Law by The Recorder

An influential legal journal names her among 2015 Women Leaders in Tech Law. San Jose, California, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay General Counsel Marie Oh Huber has been named one of the 2015 Women Leaders in Tech Law by The Recorder. In a Q&A with the influential Silicon Valley legal publication, Marie - who has worked…

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BURGER KING launches A.1. Halloween WHOPPER® sandwich this season, a burger with a black bun that has A.1. flavor baked in

BURGER KING® Restaurants Tailor Japanese Flavored Bun Phenomenon to U.S. Tastes with A.1 Sauce MIAMI, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — BURGER KING® restaurants are launching the A.1. Halloween WHOPPER® sandwich this season, a burger unlike any other in America, with a black bun that has A.1. flavor baked in. While the pitch-black bun gives the Halloween WHOPPER®…

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Brighten up your home and office environment with full array of lighting options from Debenhams

LONDON, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — With winter drawing in, lighting is about to take centre stage to brighten up your home and office environment. From vintage inspired floor lamps to modern table lights, the AW15 collection from Debenhams sees a full array of options ranging from polished silvers, bright colours and sleek looks to fun,…

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