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Monthly Archives: September 2015

Haggen filed lawsuit against Albertsons LLC and Albertsons Holdings LLC seeking more than $1 billion in damages

Complaint Alleges Albertsons Engaged in Coordinated and Systematic Efforts to Eliminate Competition in Violation of Federal Trade Commission Orders and Various Federal and State Laws Bellingham, Wash., 2015-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Haggen, the West Coast regional grocer, today announced that the company has filed a lawsuit against Albertsons LLC and Albertsons Holdings LLC (“Albertsons”) seeking…

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Banana Republic and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to support emerging designers based in America

Timo Weiland is the first designer to collaborate with Banana Republic and CFDA on a limited-edition capsule for Spring 2016 New York, N.Y., 2015-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Banana Republic and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) are excited to announce a partnership dedicated to supporting emerging designers based in America who design and produce…

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Gap: August 2015 net sales flat compared with last year

SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that net sales for the four-week period ended August 29, 2015 decreased 3 percent to $1.20 billion compared with net sales of $1.23 billion for the four-week period ended August 30, 2014. On a constant currency basis, August 2015 net sales were flat compared…

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L Brands reports 8 percent increase of its net sales for the four weeks ended Aug. 29, 2015

COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2015-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — L Brands, Inc. (NYSE: LB) reported net sales of $826.0 million for the four weeks ended Aug. 29, 2015, an increase of 8 percent, compared to net sales of $765.3 million for the four weeks ended Aug. 30, 2014.  Comparable store sales increased 6 percent for the four…

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ShopRite brings its own line of super premium Italian gelato and sorbet to stores

Keasbey, New Jersey, 2015-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite, which already has a wide selection of frozen fruit, vegetables, organic, gluten and natural items in the Frozen Aisle, brings its own line of super premium Italian gelato and sorbet to stores. Consumers can’t seem to get enough of ShopRite’s new pint-size Imported Gelato & Sorbet, which…

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ShopRite and The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Foundation bring families back to the dinner table – one healthy meal at a time

Keasbey, New Jersey, 2015-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite is joining forces with The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Foundation to bring families back to the dinner table --- one healthy meal at a time. FMI Foundation’s National Family Meals Month in September is a month-long campaign that encourages consumers to turn to their local supermarket for…

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X5 Retail Group’s Pyaterochka and Railway Trading Company to open near 300 stores in Russia by the end of 2019

MOSCOW, 2015-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group, a leading Russian food retailer, announces the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between Pyaterochka, the Company’s proximity store chain, and Railway Trading Company (“RTC”). The joint project of launching of RTC-Pyaterochkabranded retail chain is intended to open near 300 stores in Russia. Olga Naumova and…

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Rite Aid: same store sales in August increased 1.6 percent YoY

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results for August. Monthly Sales For the five weeks ended Aug. 29, 2015, same store sales increased 1.6 percent over the prior-year period. August front-end same store sales increased 0.6 percent. Pharmacy same store sales, which included an approximate 222 basis…

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Associated Food Stores participate in Pandemic Preparedness Exercise with CDC and NACCHO

Salt Lake City Based Grocer Participates in Pandemic Preparedness Exercise with CDC and NACCHO Salt Lake City, UT, 2015-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Associated Food Stores is improving their emergency preparedness procedures in its pharmacies. The Salt Lake City based grocer partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Association of County and…

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Taubman Centers announced regular quarterly dividend of $0.565 per share of common stock

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., 2015-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.565 per share of common stock. The common dividend is payable September 30, 2015, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2015. The Board of Directors also declared quarterly dividends of $0.40625…

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PIXI by Petra launches its skin perfector Glow Tonic for the first time in the US exclusively at Target

Minneapolis, 2015-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — From its famous London boutique to the makeup artist who created it, PIXI by Petra has a loyal following that swears by its glow-getting products. Makeup artist Petra Strand created the line of natural, skin-illuminating, eye-opening and pout-perfecting products to allow women to attain a fresh and youthful…

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Three F Co.,Ltd. and Lawson, Inc. in discussions to form capital and business alliance

TOKYO, JAPAN, 2015-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Three F Co.,Ltd. and Lawson, Inc. have decided to begin discussing options for forming a capital and business alliance between their two firms. The two companies have already introduced various developments of their own to help stay abreast of rapidly changing conditions in the convenience store industry. However,…

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Décathlon’s Newfeel shoes built around the Propulse Walking Technology innovation attack the sport walking market

Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France, 2015-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since the beginning of the year, our Newfeel brand has been represented in the sport walking market. Beginner and experienced walkers alike now have access to a colourful range of shoes built around the Propulse Walking Technology innovation. Our experts also provide some precious advice on the brand’s…

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Co-operative Group interim results for the 26 weeks ended 4 July 2015

MANCHESTER, England, 2015-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Interim results for Co-operative Group Limited for the 26 weeks ended 4 July 2015 Group revenue stable at £4.6bn (2014: £4.7bn) Core Food convenience business delivered like-for-like sales increase of 3.3%, with like-for-like sales up 0.8% overall for the Food business Funeral volumes increased by 12%, driven by the busiest…

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Stop & Shop New York Metro Division brings back pumpkin Limited Time Originals private label items

Back by popular demand with new items for limited time only Purchase, NY, 2015-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Due to customer demand and just in time for September, Stop & Shop New York Metro Division is bringing back pumpkin Limited Time Originals private label items. More than 50 seasonal pumpkin-packed products in both the non-perishable and…

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Albert Heijn: Bloggers Favoriet: Bananabread Uit Pauline’s Keuken bij AH to go

Zaandam, Nederland, 2015-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Deze week introduceert Albert Heijn to go de tweede Bloggers Favoriet in de reeks: de Bananabread van Pauline Weuring van UitPaulineskeuken.nl. Een heerlijke bananabread die gezoet is door banaan, dadels en rozijnen. Daarnaast start volgende week de campagne '#favotogo' waarin klanten gevraagd wordt hun persoonlijke favoriet van Albert Heijn…

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BILLA Onlineshop: BILLA beliefert jede Postleitzahl vom Burgenland bis nach Tirol

Wiener Neudorf, Österreich, 2015-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Dieser Tage erweitert BILLA einmal mehr das Liefergebiet seines Onlineshops und beliefert ab sofort acht Bundesländer flächendeckend. BILLA setzt so weiterhin Standards im heimischen Lebensmittel-Onlinehandel. Schließlich bietet Österreichs Supermarkt Nummer 1 aktuell als einziger Lebensmittelhändler des Landes einen Lieferservice mit täglicher Zustellung, Produkten quer durch das…

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Philippines: SM Group to bring the Disney brand of stories closer to Filipinos through mall, retail, entertainment and amusement opportunities

Pasay City, Philippines, 2015-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (September 1, 2015), the SM Group announced a collaboration with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia to bring the Disney brand of stories closer to Filipinos through mall, retail, entertainment and amusement opportunities. The two companies aim to bring Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars brands…

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Philippines: SM Investments Corporation with five awards from international magazine Alpha Southeast Asia

Pasay City, Philippines, 2015-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) bagged five awards from international magazine Alpha Southeast Asia. SM topped in three categories under the 5th Annual Southeast Asia’s Institutional Investor Awards for Corporates. These are Most Organised Investor Relations for the fifth year in a row; Best Senior Management Investor Relations Support;…

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PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend, Sept. 11-13

PetSmart CharitiesTM National Adoption Weekend, Sept. 11-13, Held in PetSmart Stores Expected to Save 15,000 Lives in Just One Weekend PHOENIX, 2015-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the first time, PetSmart will throw a “Happy Gotcha Day” celebration to help find homes for about 15,000 homeless pets during the next PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend,…

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Zalando among the first fashion e-tailers to accept Apple Pay in the UK

Zalando among first Apple Pay partners in Europe Free usage of 60 minutes courier returns collections service New partnerships with UK brands to strengthen the local offering Improved customer experience: Faster delivery, easier returns and Customer Care chat function BERLIN, 2015-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just in time for the online retailer’s 4th birthday,…

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Dollar Tree CEO Sasser, CFO Wampler and VP investors Guiler to present at Goldman Sachs 22nd Annual Global Retailing Conference

CHESAPEAKE, Va., 2015-9-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores, today announced its participation in the Goldman Sachs 22nd Annual Global Retailing Conference on September 9, 2015. Bob Sasser, Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Wampler, Chief Financial Officer, and Randy Guiler, Vice President - Investor Relations,…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. to present at Goldman Sachs 22nd Annual Global Retailing Conference on Wednesday, September 9th

PITTSBURGH, 2015-9-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) today announced that management will present at the Goldman Sachs 22nd Annual Global Retailing Conference on Wednesday, September 9th at 9:35 a.m. Eastern Time at The Plaza Hotel in New York. The presentation will be webcast and can be accessed live or as…

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Cabela’s Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $500 million of its common stock over a two-year period

SIDNEY, Neb., 2015-9-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cabela’s Incorporated (NYSE:CAB) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $500 million of its common stock over a two-year period. This authorization is in addition to the two million share repurchase authorization approved in April 2015…

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Staples funded 214 local classroom projects in the Boston, Cambridge and Metrowest communities as part of its $10m pledge to Think it Up™

Staples Gives 173 Public School Teachers the Supplies They Need through DonorsChoose.org FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & BOSTON, 2015-9-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) announced that it funded 214 local classroom projects in the Boston,Cambridge and Metrowest communities, as part of its recent $10 million pledge to Think it Up™, a new national initiative of…

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Debenhams launches AW15 campaign with models Carmen Kass and Helena Christensen

A Match Made In Debenhams Retailer Launches AW15 Campaign With Super Model Support LONDON, 2015-9-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Debenhams, the international multichannel department store, has created an AW 15 campaign featuring top fashion and beauty house models, Carmen Kass and Helena Christensen alongside Designer at Debenhams Patrick Grant, the Savile Row tailor. The campaign,…

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Aliza Reger’s exclusive collection available at Debenhams in time for Breast Cancer Awareness month

LONDON, 2015-9-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Debenhams introduces the launch of Aliza Reger’s exclusive collection available in store and online at Debenhams.com in time for Breast Cancer Awareness month. This homeware collection is a first for Aliza, daughter of the illustrious Grande Dame of the lingerie world, Janet Reger. ‘Fighting to raise awareness and funds for breast…

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Hammond & Co watch and fragrance lines created exclusively by Savile Row’s Patrick Grant for Debenhams launch AW15

Watch and Fragrance Collection Launches AW 15 LONDON, 2015-9-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — AW15 sees the addition of watch and fragrance lines to the hugely successful Hammond & Co range, created exclusively by Savile Row’s Patrick Grant for Debenhams.  Launched in Autumn 2013 Hammond & Co offers sartorial styling, sharp separates and luxury accessories for men…

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British designer Savannah Miller joins Debenhams’ Designer portfolio with new casual to formal line launching in Autumn/Winter 2015

LONDON, 2015-9-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — British designer, Savannah Miller joins the Debenhams’ Designer portfolio with a new casual to formal line launching in Autumn/Winter 2015.  Launching in 65 UK stores at the end of August the clothing and accessories line will also be stocked in international Debenhams stores including those in the Middle…

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MANGO Man selects once again the French sportsman Zinedine Zidane for its Autumn/Winter 2015 campaign

Barcelona, 2015-9-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — MANGO Man is once again counting on Zinedine Zidane for the forthcoming Autumn/Winter 2015 campaign. Following the success of last season, the menswear line of MANGO has once again chosen the French sportsman to feature in a campaign shot by the acclaimed photographer Matteo Montanari. The photo shoot, which…

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