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Voluntary recall of Campo De Montalban Cheese at Wegmans Food Markets

ROCHESTER, NY, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of Campo De Montalban Cheese (UPC starting with: 2-77026) purchased since May, 2014 because the cheese contains Lysozyme, an egg enzyme, not declared in the ingredient statement.  The cheese is sold in random weight packages individually wrapped in clear cellophane. …
October 14, 20150Comments

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Grocery Management Marketing Retail Retailer Technology

Last phase of the Defense Commissary Agency’s in-store Wi-Fi rollout schedule begins Oct. 19

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The last phase of the Defense Commissary Agency's in-store Wi-Fi rollout schedule begins Oct. 19 as the agency opens Internet access for patrons at its remaining 109 commissaries. Since Feb. 6, patron Wi-Fi has been deployed to 131 stateside stores and Puerto Rico. This final schedule "closes the loop"…
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Children Management Marketing Philanthropy Retail Retailer Toys

Toys“R”Us® launches its annual nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

Shaquille O’Neal, Affectionately Known as Shaq-A-Claus, Enlists Customers to Support Toys for Tots and #PlayItForward Wayne, NJ, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced the launch of its annual nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Now through Sunday, December 6, customers can spread holiday joy to some of the 15.5…
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Business Convenience Stores Management Marketing Retail Retailer Technology

X5 Retail Group announces the signing of cooperation agreement between Pyaterochka and telecom operator Tele2

Moscow, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group, a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), announces the signing of a cooperation agreement between its Pyaterochka subsidiary and telecom operator Tele2. The agreement was signed at the Russia Calling investment forum in Moscow by Pyaterochka CEO Olga Naumova and Tele2 First Deputy CEO…
October 14, 20150Comments

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Management Retail Retail Software Retail Solutions Retailer

Infor and Whole Foods Market partner to redefine retail management software

State-of-the-art retail platform to drive operational efficiencies, deliver enhanced data analytics and customer experiences NEW YORK and AUSTIN, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Infor, a leading provider of beautiful business applications specialized by industry and built for the cloud, and Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) today announced a partnership designed to redefine retail management software.…
October 14, 20150Comments

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Grocery Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Whole Foods Market introduces new 25-cent offers beginning October 14 as part of the retailer’s “Love Fest” program

1.2 million cups of 25-cent coffee sold so far; grocer adds more discounts across departments AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market is introducing new, 25-cent offers beginning October 14 as part of the retailer’s “Love Fest” program to celebrate customers. The promotion began with 25-cent cups of coffee during September, and…
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Business Management Retail Retailer

SUPERVALU to hold its fiscal 2016 Q2 conference call on October 21, 2015

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) will hold its fiscal 2016 second quarter conference call on Wednesday October 21, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Central time. The call will be webcast live online at www.supervaluinvestors.com (click on microphone icon). A replay of the conference call will be archived on SUPERVALU's website under “Investors, Presentations and Webcasts.” About…
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Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

The Rite Aid Foundation donates $25,000 to the Palmetto South Carolina Region chapter of the American Red Cross to help flood victims

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid today announced that The Rite Aid Foundation is making a $25,000 donation to the Palmetto South Carolina Region chapter of the American Red Cross to help the victims, families and communities affected by last week's severe flooding. "Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the historic floods,"…
October 14, 20150Comments

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Children Management Retail Retailer

Auchan Youth Foundation launches its new Facebook page

Croix Cedex,France, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — All new, all beautiful! At the dawn of its 20 years, the Auchan Youth Foundation launches its new Facebook page. Objective: to become a platform for lively exchanges between its various stakeholders. This new Facebook page will allow readers to be informed of the latest news of the Foundation and its…
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Electronics Entertainment Retail Retailer

amiibo fans can pre-order Nintendo’s Falco amiibo only on BestBuy.com

Richfield, MN, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hey amiibo fans. Today’s a great day. You can pre-order Nintendo’s Falco amiibo right now – only on BestBuy.com. There’s a limit of one Falco amiibo per customer as quantities will be limited, so make sure to secure yours today. Then mark your calendars for Nov. 20 to head to your local…
October 14, 20150Comments

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Fashion Management Retail Retailer Sports

BESTSELLER BRANDS JACK & JONES AND VERO MODA TO SUPPLY THE OFFICIAL DANISH WARDROBE FOR THE PARALYMPIC ATHLETES GOING TO RIO

BESTSELLER BRANDS JACK & JONES AND VERO MODA WILL BE SUPPLYING THE OFFICIAL DANISH WARDROBE FOR THE PARALYMPIC ATHLETES GOING TO RIO NEXT SEPTEMBER. THE PARTNERSHIP IS AN EXTENSION OF THE ONGOING OLYMPIC PARTNERSHIP AND THE TWO COLLECTIONS SHARE THE SAME DESIGN. Brande, Denmark, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — During the design process, a lot of…
October 14, 20150Comments

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Albert Heijn gaat voedingsadvies geven aan zijn klanten

Zaandam, Netherlands, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albert Heijn gaat voedingsadvies geven aan zijn klanten. Dit is het resultaat van een samenwerking met de Nederlandse Vereniging van Diëtisten en Stichting 'Ik kies bewust'. Vanaf deze week geven drie voedingscoaches online voedingsadvies via de nieuwe AH Community die vorige week live is gegaan. Zij beantwoorden vragen…
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Business Management Retail Retailer

Saudi Automotive Services Company invites shareholders to attend 34th Ordinary General Assembly Meeting on Oct 25, 2015

Retailing and Operation Division Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of Saudi Automotive Services Company (SASCO) invites the shareholders who own (20) shares or more to attend 34th Ordinary General Assembly Meeting (Second Meeting) which will be held at 04:00 pm of Sunday October 25, 2015 at…
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Dollar Tree to re-brand its Deals Stores to Dollar Tree Stores in 2016

217 Deals Stores Will Be Converted to Dollar Tree Stores Enables Company to Better Focus on Growth of Its Two Primary Banners CHESAPEAKE, Va., 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores, today announced plans to re-brand its Deals banner. Of its 222 store locations, 217…
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Ross Stores announces the opening of 19 Ross Dress for Less® and 7 dd’s DISCOUNTS® stores across 14 different states in Sep and Oct

Added 90 Total Stores in 2015 DUBLIN, Calif., 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ross Stores today announced the opening of 19 Ross Dress for Less® ("Ross") and seven dd's DISCOUNTS® stores across 14 different states in September and October. These new locations complete the Company's 2015 expansion plans to add a total of 90 stores…
October 13, 20150Comments

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Business Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

Schnucks hosts job fair to fill positions across the Evansville area; will hold open interviews at Holiday Inn Evansville Airport until Oct 23

EVANSVILLE, Ind., 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — If you are interested in starting a new career, looking for a career change or just want to supplement your income, Schnucks might be the answer for you. Schnucks is hosting a job fair to fill positions across the Evansville area including the Darmstadt location scheduled to open later this…
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Schnucks will host job fair to fill positions across the St. Louis metropolitan area on Oct 14 at Holiday Inn Southwest

ST. LOUIS, 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — If you are hoping to start a new career, looking for a career change or just want to supplement your income, Schnucks might be the answer for you. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, Schnucks is hosting a job fair to fill positions across the St. Louis metropolitan area. From…
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Business Management Retail Retailer

Staples and Office Depot mutually agreed with the FTC to extend the review period for the Office Depot acquisition

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples and Office Depot today announced that they have mutually agreed with the Federal Trade Commission to extend the review period for the Office Depot acquisition. Under the terms of the agreement, the FTC has agreed to issue its decision regarding this transaction by December 8, 2015. “We’re pleased to…
October 13, 20150Comments

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Techstars METRO Accelerator announces the start-ups taking part in its programme

Techstars METRO Accelerator supports Digital Transformation in restaurants, hotels and catering companies Eleven international startup teams are moving to Berlin for three months New technologies help independent entrepreneurs from the hospitality industry develop their business Düsseldorf, Germany, 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Techstars METRO Accelerator opens its doors today and announces the start-ups taking part…
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Food & Beverage Management Marketing Retail Retailer

New York nail artist Casey Danton Nails the Look of Starbucks Fall Cups

SEATTLE, 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — When a Starbucks designer sketched fall leaves to decorate the company’s iconic white cups, he didn’t know the result would end up inspiring another artist nearly 3,000 miles away. Jimmy Balch, a Seattle-based senior designer for store promotions at Starbucks, was asked to create paper cup artwork for those who…
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Food & Beverage Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Sainsbury’s extends its British lamb season until at least January 2016

LONDON, 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s has committed to extend its British lamb season until at least January 2016. The announcement will help make the most of the increased availability of stock this season while reassuring its farmers affected by low prices. For customers, it means more great quality British lamb will be…
October 13, 20150Comments

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Business Online Retailers Online Shopping Retail Retailer

BRC-KPMG: Non-Food products sales online in UK grew 14.2% in September

- Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 14.2% in September versus a year earlier, when it had risen by 8.2% over the previous year, the second-slowest growth of 2014. This is ahead of the 12-month average of 12.1%. - In September 2015, Online sales represented 17.7% of total Non-Food sales, against 17.2% in…
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Chipotle Mexican Grill announces the appointment of Curt Garner as CIO

Starbucks’ Curt Garner to Join Chipotle Management Team as the Company’s First CIO DENVER, 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced that it has hired Curt Garner as chief information officer. Garner, who held the same position at Starbucks Coffee Corporation, will join Chipotle effective November 23, 2015, and become the company’s…
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NACS Show: U-Gas and Tri Star Services to expand healthier options across their stores

WASHINGTON, DC, 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), which works with the private sector and PHA Honorary Chair First Lady Michelle Obama to make healthier choices easier for busy parents and families, today announced that U-Gas, home of GiGi’s Café Express, and Tri Star Services’ Twice Daily, two regional convenience…
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Dr Pepper Snapple Group VP of convenience Kevin Martello named 2015-16 chairman of the NACS Supplier Board

LAS VEGAS, 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kevin Martello, vice president of convenience, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, has been named 2015–16 chairman of the NACS Supplier Board. In addition, Brad McGuinness, senior vice president, corporate R&D, at Verifone Inc., was named chair-elect and will succeed Martello as 2016–17 chairman. Martello and McGuinness were named to their positions…
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The National Association of Convenience Stores elects four new retail members to serve on its Board of Directors

LAS VEGAS, 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) announced the election of four retail members to serve on its Board of Directors. The new members were named to their positions during the NACS Board of Directors meeting at the NACS Show in Las Vegas. The four NACS retail members elected to…
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E-Commerce Retail Retail Services Retail Software Technology

Intershop 2015 E-Commerce Report explores the major shift currently taking place in B2B commerce

Omnichannel commerce as driver of digitalization of commerce New system landscapes and combined ecosystems bring integration challenges Jena, Germany, 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Organizations are reaping significant benefits from their digital B2B commerce strategies, but the fast-paced success has come at a price. This is the key finding from the Intershop 2015 E-Commerce Report,…
October 13, 20150Comments

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Darden Restaurants announces the appointment of Matt Broad as its SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) today announced the appointment of Matt Broad as its Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective tomorrow, October 13, 2015.  In this role, Broad assumes responsibility for all legal affairs, including corporate governance, labor and employment law, development law, litigation…
October 13, 20150Comments

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Morrisons’ introduces new milk brand ‘Morrisons Milk for Farmers’

Bradford, England, 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons’ new milk brand ‘Morrisons Milk for Farmers’ goes on sale this Monday (12th Oct) with 23p or 10 pence per litre from every four pint bottle being distributed directly back to dairy farmers. Morrisons is the first UK retailer to launch a dairy product where part of the…
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