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Topaz Syria Emergency Appeal: Donate 14 Sep – 11 Oct 2015 at any participating service station

DUBLIN, 2015-9-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Donate from the 14th September - 11th October 2015 at any participating Topaz service station. All donations will be transported directly to the affected areas in conjunction with GOAL. Essential items (In new or excellent condition please) 1. Blankets and Quilts (Any size) 2. Warm Jackets (Adult's and Children's) 3. Thermal Socks, Hats,…
September 15, 20150Comments

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Best Buy introduces new and more convenient Geek Squad protection and service plans

New plans give consumers unmatched help and expert advice for their computing needs, in-store and online SEATTLE, 2015-9-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Technology has changed the world but knowing how to keep it all working – or even get the most out of it – isn’t easy. The fact is, as much as we love…
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Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Starbucks barista Eric Calderon becomes popular dancing in a viral video

SEATTLE, 2015-9-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — A Starbucks barista might have missed his big chance to appear on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. And, he’s okay with that. A Starbucks barista might have missed his big chance to appear on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. And, he’s okay with that. Eric Calderon wanted a job that gave him…
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Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

Starbucks hands-on training program places Starbucks assistant store managers on a fast track to oversee their own stores

SEATTLE, 2015-9-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — When Vikas became assistant manager of a Starbucks in Vancouver, British Columbia he knew he wasn’t going to remain in that role. His hope was that an eight- to 12-month hands-on training program would put him in a position to manage his own store within a year. And that’s just…
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KESKO: K-Plussa, Walkbase and Seed Digital Media to bring store’s special offers to customer’s mobile phone at store entrance

K-citymarket Turku Kupittaa is testing the attractiveness and functionality of a new service that brings the store's special offers to your mobile phone. When a customer who has joined the test group enters the store, he receives a text message on his mobile phone with the weekly benefit or special product offer. The service is…
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Business Management Retail Retailer

EROSKI y la de Cruz Roja en Zaragoza han firmado un convenio de colaboración

Las personas en riesgo de exclusión social que participan en el Plan de Empleo de Cruz Roja en Zaragoza serán las beneficiarias del proyecto para el desarrollo de prácticas formativas no laborales y de intermediación laboral EROSKI creó 24 nuevos puestos de trabajo en Aragón durante el pasado año, alcanzando los 1.334 trabajadores   Zaragoza, 2015-9-15…
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Conad: Scrittori di classe 2 Crescere con un libro come amico

Bologna, Italy, 2015-9-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Prende il via la seconda edizione di Scrittori di classe, a cui Conad ha dato vita quale parte integrante di Insieme per la scuola, il progetto nato per dotare le classi elementari e medie di attrezzature informatiche e supporti multimediali con un investimento che, nelle prime quattro edizioni, ha…
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Business Management Retail Retailer

Macerich achieved #1 ranking in 2015’s U.S. Retail Sector according to Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB)

Ranking Underscores Macerich's Thoroughly Integrated Focus on Sustainability SANTA MONICA, Calif., 2015-9-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macerich (NYSE: MAC) today announced that it has achieved the #1 ranking in the U.S. Retail Sector in 2015 according to scores published by Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). GRESB is a leading measure of sustainability performance for…
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Business Management Retail Retailer

Federated Co-operatives Limited retained its spot at the top of SaskBusiness Magazine’s 2015 Top 100 list

Saskatoon, Canada, 2015-9-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) has retained its spot at the top of SaskBusiness Magazine’s 2015 list of the Top 100 largest companies in Saskatchewan. It’s the third year in a row that FCL has placed first in the rankings. In 2014, FCL revenue rose 15 per cent to a…
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Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

Inditex opens new store under the umbrella of its workforce integration programme ‘for&from’

The network of workforce integration stores employs people with disabilities. Arteixo, Spain, 2015-9-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Inditex has opened a new store under the umbrella of its workforce integration programme, ‘for&from'. The new establishment, devoted to the Tempe brand - the Inditex company which designs, markets and distributes footwear and accessories sold by all of…
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Home & Garden Home Decor Management Retail Retailer

Jocelyn Wong named senior VP and general merchandising manager for Lowe’s seasonal product business area

MOORESVILLE, N.C. , 2015-9-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today that Jocelyn Wong has been named senior vice president and general merchandising manager for the company’s seasonal product business area, effective October 12.  She will report to Chief Merchandising Officer Michael P. McDermott . Wong will be responsible for merchandising…
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Food & Beverage Retail Retailer

Abigail Kroon from Starbucks coffee development team created her first Starbucks Reserve® blend with the new Starbucks Reserve® Paradeisi Blend No. 1

SEATTLE, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — When Starbucks opened its first store more than 40 years ago, it brought customers fresh-roasted coffee that showcased the unique qualities of different growing regions from around the world. Customers could explore the terroir, the story of the places where the coffee is grown, and learn about the people who…
September 11, 20150Comments

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Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

US Teavana stores to offer complimentary “flight” or samples of cider-inspired teas during weekends Sep 12 – Oct 18

SEATTLE, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over the past several years, there has been a surge in the popularity of hard ciders. Teavana’s innovative take on this trend includes loose leaf teas inspired by cider and infused with spices and dried fruits. “There has been a revival of the American tradition of producing hard ciders,”…
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Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Tesco donated 2,256,471 bowls of cereal to children at Magic Breakfast clubs during 2014/15 school year

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Children at Magic Breakfast clubs enjoyed a whopping 2,256,471 bowls of Tesco cereal during the school year 2014/15, the first year of the supermarket’s charity partnership with Magic Breakfast. Magic Breakfast provides free, healthy breakfasts to more than 22,000 children in the UK who arrive at school too hungry…
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Carrefour becomes the first major retailer to offer its customers an online virtual fitting service

Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — As September gets under way, Carrefour continues to break new ground and has just become the first major retailer to offer its customers an online virtual fitting service. A new technology recently developed by start-up company Fitle and adopted by Carrefour for the launch of its new TEX…
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Environment Management Retail Retailer

The Carrefour group involved in a global initiative to reduce CO2 emissions

Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Carrefour group is involved in a global initiative to reduce CO2 emissions, with the aim of contributing to keep global warming below 2°C. The Group has set a target of reducing emissions in its stores between now and 2025 by 40% compared with their 2010 levels. It…
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Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Macy’s raised $3.5 million through its annual “Shop For A Cause” campaign in support of charities nationwide

Macy’s helps March of Dimes® and thousands of local charities raise funds through annual shopping event MIAMI, FL, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — In support of March of Dimes and more than 4,000 charities nationwide, Macy’s raised more than $3.5 million through its annual “Shop For A Cause” campaign, which took place onSaturday, August 29. Volunteers at…
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Business Management Retail Retailer

DHL Express to make 250-300 DHL service points at K-Group’s food stores and building and home improvement stores in Finland

DHL Express and the K-Group have signed a cooperation agreement which will make 250-300 DHL service points available at the K-Group's food stores and building and home improvement stores in different parts of Finland. HELSINKI, FINLAND, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — DHL Express and the K-Group have signed an agreement on large scale service point cooperation,…
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Business Management Retail Retailer

Home Retail Group CEO on Q2 results: Argos improved sales; Homebase performed well across its peak trading season

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Home Retail Group, the UK’s leading home and general merchandise retailer, today updates on the trading of its second financial quarter, covering the 13 weeks to 29 August 2015. John Walden, Chief Executive of Home Retail Group, commented: “Argos delivered an improved sales performance in the second quarter. It…
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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

John Lewis Partnership plc 1H-2015 Interim results: Solid first half for the Partnership in a difficult market

LONDON, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Unaudited condensed Interim Financial Statements for the half year ended 1 August 2015 Solid first half for the Partnership in a difficult market Financial Summary Waitrose John Lewis Partnership £m YoY Change £m YoY Change £m YoY Change Gross sales 3,180.8 1.1% 1,935.8 3.8% 5,116.6 2.1% LFL sales(1) (1.3)% 3.0% Revenue 2,998.7 1.1% 1,548.5 3.6% 4,547.2 1.9% Operating profit before exceptional item(2)(3) 135.5 (6.7)% 47.1 (16.3)% 144.9 (17.7)% Operating profit(3) 272.9 55.0% PBT(4)before exceptional item(2)(3) 96.0 (26.0)% PBT(3)(4) 224.0 72.6% (1) Waitrose like-for-like sales excludes petrol (2)  Exceptional income of £128.0m (2014/15: £nil) following the sale of…
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Food & Beverage Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Waitrose’s Pick Your Own Offers initiative proved a success with 700,000 customers signing up in just three months

Waitrose boosts scheme with hundreds of extra products LONDON, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — 'Pick Your Own Offers', the game-changing initiative from Waitrose, has proved a success with 700,000 customers signing up to the scheme in just three months, with more products now being added to the offer. The ground-breaking scheme gives customers the chance to…
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Management Marketing Retail Retailer

LVMH: Le Bon Marché’s annual autumn cultural theme features Brooklyn and its “Makers”

PARIS, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following last year’s spotlight on Japan, Le Bon Marché’s annual autumn cultural theme features Brooklyn and its “Makers”. The Makers are a new generation of designer-entrepreneurs who have redefined the entire New York scene over the last decade. Now their inventive energy is being exported to the Left…
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LVMH: Chaumet’s new high jewelry collection pays tribute to Empress Joséphine

PARIS, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chaumet’s new high jewelry collection pays tribute to Empress Joséphine, for whom the House designed some of its most exquisite pieces after her marriage to Napoléon in 1796.  A graceful collection inspired by Joséphine’s love of nature. Born and raised amidst the lush landscapes of Martinique, Joséphine acquired a love…
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Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

EROSKI arranca una campaña para recaudar fondos para proyectos de UNICEF ante la crisis de Siria

Los clientes podrán sumar su donación a los fondos aportados por la Fundación EROSKI con un objetivo de donación en torno a los 75.000 euros Los fondos recaudados irán destinados a proteger los derechos de los niños y niñas afectadas por el conflicto de Siria, proporcionando suministros de emergencia, agua potable, servicios de salud, educación…
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Awards Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Michaels Companies recognized 14 recipients of its Vendor and Supply Chain Partner of the Year Awards

Top Partners Recognized at Annual Partner Conference IRVING, Texas, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Michaels Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq:MIK), the world's largest arts and crafts specialty retailer, recognized 14 recipients of its Vendor and Supply Chain Partner of the Year Awards at the company's annual partner conference in Dallas on Wednesday, Sept. 9. "These awards honor…
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Business Management Retail Retailer

H&M included to Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index for the first time

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M has been included to the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index for the first time and the World Index for the fourth consecutive year. The Dow Jones Sustainability indices list the most sustainable companies based on an extensive annual assessment conducted by independent asset managers from the…
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Business Management Retail Retailer

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB to present 9-month results for 2015 at press conference on Thursday 24 September

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB presents the nine-month results for 2015 at a press conference on Thursday 24 September at 9.30 CET. There will also be a telephone conference in English at 14.00 CET the same day. The nine-month results for the period 1 December 2014…
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Awards Management

British Land won 2015 Gold Award for reporting in line with EPRA Sustainability Best Practices Recommendations sBPR

LONDON, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Sep 10, 2015), British Land is delighted to announce that it has won a 2015 Gold Award for reporting in line with the EPRA Sustainability Best Practices Recommendations sBPR. This is the fourth year in a row that British Land has achieved Gold in these awards which are…
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The Home Depot® to launch its 5th-annual Celebration of Service focused on improving the homes and lives of US military veterans

Customers Invited to Join in the Service Campaign through Social Media - The Home Depot Foundation to Donate $1 to Veterans' Causes for Each Tweet, Instagram and Facebook Share, Up to $1 Million ATLANTA, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, The Home Depot® activates its army of associate volunteers to launch the company's fifth-annual Celebration…
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