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Business Management Retail Retailer

Overwaitea Food Group promotes Brenda Kirk to VP, Centre of Store Merchandising

Langley, B.C., 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — To ensure that Centre of Store Merchandising is appropriately supported through the company’s anticipated growth and expansion, Overwaitea Food Group (OFG) President Darrell Jones has promoted Brenda Kirk to Vice President, Centre of Store Merchandising. In this capacity, Brenda holds responsibility for all Centre of Store merchandising deliverables…
October 12, 20150Comments

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NACS President and CEO Henry Armour welcomed attendees at the 2015 NACS Show

LAS VEGAS, 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The NACS Show is so important to the industry that it’s almost unimaginable to not attend it, noted NACS President and CEO Henry Armour, welcoming attendees at the 2015 NACS Show opening general session. “Whether you are attending your first NACS Show, or whether it’s your 30th NACS Show, like…
October 12, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Whole Foods Market opens new 128,000-square-foot distribution center in Vernon, California

128,000-square-foot facility features updated energy efficiency, water savings and state-of-the-art innovations LOS ANGELES, 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art distribution center Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 5000 Pacific Blvd, in Vernon, California. The 128,000-square-foot distribution center has nearly 100 full-time team members and serves the company’s 56 stores in…
October 12, 20150Comments

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Management Marketing Retail Retailer Sports

Giant Food, the Baltimore Ravens, P&G, Dannon, and Marva Maid Dairy support the nation’s largest in-school nutrition and physical activity program Fuel Up to Play 60

Landover, Md., 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Giant Food, the Baltimore Ravens, P&G, Dannon, and Marva Maid Dairy, are teaming for a third year to support the National Dairy Council and the NFL's Fuel Up to Play 60 program. Fuel Up to Play 60, the nation’s largest in-school nutrition and physical activity program, was…
October 12, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Philippines: Now part of the SM Markets family, Cherry Foodarama Shaw and Congressional reopen their doors on Oct 13 and 15, 2015

PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES, 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — After months of waiting, Cherry Shaw and Cherry Congressional are finally reopening their doors on October 13 and October 15, 2015 respectively, with a renewed enthusiasm to serve. Having served as main grocery stores for residents within their areas for decades, the two Cherry stores have…
October 12, 20150Comments

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Awards Environment Management Retail Retailer

Harris Teeter recognized by EPA’s GreenChill Partnership with two honors – Most Improved Emission Rate and Superior Goal Achievement Awards

Company Receive Most Improved Emission Rate Award & Superior Goal Achievement Award Matthews, NC, 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) GreenChill Partnership with two honors – the Most Improved Emission Rate Award and the Superior Goal Achievement Award. The Most Improved Emission Rate Award recognizes the…
October 12, 20150Comments

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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz addressed more than 200 people representing veterans service organizations

SEATTLE, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — At any given time in the past decade, less than 1 percent of the American population has been on active military duty. As a result, many who served in the Armed Forces recently feel like the general public doesn't understand their sacrifice. “I don’t think we’ve ever lived through…
October 9, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Carrefour and the Avril collaborate within the framework of the @SolutionsCOP21 Diet and Climate working group in preparation for COP21

Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Because what we eat influences our climate, Carrefour and the Avril group have been working together within the framework of the @SolutionsCOP21 Diet and Climate working group in preparation for COP21. Our shared aim? Showcase our concrete solutions upstream of the farming sector to ensure that average global temperatures do…
October 9, 20150Comments

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Leeds City Council, John Lewis and Hammerson sign Employment and Skills Charter

LONDON, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leeds City Council, John Lewis and Hammerson have signed an Employment and Skills Charter, marking their commitment to support Leeds residents to access more than 1,000 new employment opportunities as part of the £165 million Victoria Gate development. The Charter sets out how the organisations will work collaboratively to…
October 9, 20150Comments

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Business Retail Retailer

John Lewis to open new department store in Cheltenham in 2017

LONDON, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis has today announced plans to open a new department store in Cheltenham in 2017. With a combined investment of over £30m from John Lewis, BlackRock and Cheltenham Borough Council, the proposal will see the Beechwood shopping centre in Cheltenham transformed into a John Lewis department store. Creating up…
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Dior inaugurates new store dedicated exclusively to men’s products in the Paris Golden Triangle district

PARIS, FRANCE, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dior is focusing the spotlight on men with the inauguration of a new store dedicated exclusively to men’s products, with a prestigious location in the Paris Golden Triangle district. Opened on October 2, the store at 24 rue François 1er features the full range of collections designed…
October 9, 20150Comments

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IKEA plans to open a store in Jacksonville, Florida in Fall 2017

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it is submitting plans to the City of Jacksonville, Florida for a store that would increase the Swedish company’s presence in the southeastern U.S. with a fifth store in the state. (There are currently IKEA stores in the Central…
October 9, 20150Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

Kimco Realty Corp. announces its transaction activity for the third quarter of 2015 totaled more than $245 million

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM) today announced that the company’s transaction activity for the third quarter of 2015 totaled more than $245 million. Subsequent to the third quarter, Kimco acquired the remaining 85% ownership interest in a Houston power center for a gross price of $64 million,…
October 9, 20150Comments

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Business Convenience Stores Retail Retailer

NACS: Convenience stores poised to capitalize on the growing trend of consumers seeking healthy products according to new Hudson Institute report

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Convenience stores are poised to capitalize on the growing trend of consumers seeking healthy, more convenient products, according to a new Hudson Institute report. “Consumers’ desire for convenience is a growing trend and a notable convenience store opportunity,” according to “Health & Wellness Trends and Strategies for the…
October 9, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Publix VP of Fresh Product Business Development David Bridges announced his decision to retire

LAKELAND, Fla., 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last month, David Bridges, Vice President of Fresh Product Business Development, announced his decision to retire Jan. 1, 2016, after 49 years of service to the company. Bridges’s career began in 1966 at store #0011, Lakeland, Florida, as a front service clerk. By 1981, he was promoted to store…
October 9, 20150Comments

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Meijer expects 20% increase in shoppers taking advantage of early Halloween savings and hunting

Meijer sees increased interest as weekend Halloween won’t happen again until 2020 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Midwestern retailer Meijer is seeing as much as a 20 percent increase in shoppers taking advantage of Halloween savings and hunting earlier for decorations, candy and costumes this year, according to Peter Whitsett, executive vice president…
October 9, 20150Comments

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Business Marketing Retail Retailer

Nachhaltigere Weihnachtssterne erstmalig im Sortiment von REWE, PENNY und toom

Bessere Bedingungen beim Anbau von Weihnachtssternen: Kontrollierter Einsatz von Pflanzenschutzmitteln, verbesserte Sozialstandards und Reduktion des Torfeinsatzes Köln, Germany, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mit der Umstellung auf eine nachhaltigere Produktion von Weihnachtssternen widmet sich die REWE Group einer der beliebtesten Zimmerpflanzen in Deutschland. Rund 40 Millionen Weihnachtssterne (Poinsettien) gehen jährlich in Deutschland über die Ladentische, ungeachtet…
October 9, 20150Comments

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Convenience Stores Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

7‑Eleven revamps its Franchise recruitment website

DALLAS, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven has given its Franchise recruitment website a facelift to better reflect the ease of applying for one its store franchises. In fact, the company branded its franchise process as “Franchisease” (http://franchise.7‑Eleven.com/franchise/home). “We are emphasizing that it is easy for qualified candidates to apply for, own and grow their number of franchise…
October 9, 20150Comments

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Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

PENNY unterstützt Tafeln in Hannover und Bremen mit Pfandbon-Spenden

Ab sofort beteiligen sich 45 Märkte – Sammelboxen an den Rücknahmeautomaten Köln, Germany, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — PENNY intensiviert seine Zusammenarbeit mit den Tafeln in Hannover und Bremen. Bisher unterstützen die Märkte die beiden Tafeln regelmäßig mit Lebensmitteln, die nicht mehr verkauft, aber dennoch bedenkenlos verzehrt werden können. Ab heute (09.10.) können sich auch PENNY-Kunden für…
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Awards Management Retail

ICSC Foundation presents the Canadian Community Support Award to Bentall Kennedy for their charitable campaign at the North Hill Centre in Calgary

CSC Foundation honors outstanding social campaign at local Calgary centre TORONTO, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Foundation is proud to present the prestigious Canadian Community Support Award to Bentall Kennedy for their outstanding charitable campaign at the North Hill Centre, located in Calgary, Alberta. Bentall Kennedy received accolade for their…
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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

Swedish ICA stores sales rose by 4.1% in September 2015 compared with the corresponding month last year

Solna, Sweden, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales in the Swedish ICA stores rose by 4.1% in September 2015 compared with the corresponding month last year. Sales in like-for-like stores increased by 3.4%. September 2015 January – September 2015 Store sales, excl. VAT SEKm Change all stores Change like-for-like SEKm Change all stores Change like-for-like Maxi ICA Stormarknad 2,537 6.9% 4.2% 24,121 5.9% 3.6% ICA Kvantum 2,065 4.0% 4.2% 19,372 4.6% 3.5% ICA Supermarket 2,621 2.6% 2.3% 24,678 2.1% 2.4% ICA Nära 1,280 2.2% 2.7% 12,182 2.2% 2.6% Total 8,503 4.1% 3.4% 80,353 3.8% 3.0% In September 2015, sales in the Swedish ICA stores totalled SEK…
October 9, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Sports Direct International plc enters into sale and purchase agreement with Sandra Minor to purchase shares in Warrnambool

Shirebrook, United Kingdom, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sports Direct International plc ("Sports Direct" or the "Group"), the UK's leading sports retailer, announces that it has entered into: (i) a sale and purchase agreement with Sandra Minor (a minority shareholder in Warrnambool) to purchase shares in Warrnambool which, following completion of that purchase will result…
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MANGO Man presents Zinédine Zidane as the face of the new Autumn/Winter 2015 campaign #zidaneformango during Paris Fashion Week

PARIS, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — MANGO Man presents the French superstar Zinédine Zidane as the face of the new Autumn/Winter 2015 campaign #zidaneformango during Paris Fashion Week. The firm have invited numerous media to the mythical Pin Up stadium in Paris. Zidane posed for all of them in his characteristic informal and friendly manner, dealing with…
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Awards Food & Beverage Grocery Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Reasor’s received Retail Brand Extension Marketer of the Year Award from Certified Angus Beef® brand

Tahlequah, OK, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Certified Angus Beef ® brand salutes Reasor’s stores for offering and creatively marketing great-tasting beef. Reasor’s received the brand’s Retail Brand Extension Marketer of the Year Award on Sept. 25 because it gives customers the ultimate choice of high-quality beef with the Certified Angus Beef ® brand,…
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Food & Beverage Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

OFS and the Schnucks Food Safety team partnership makes “Meat Rescue” program a daily reality

“Every third meal provided by Operation Food Search to low-income individuals is due to direct charitable donations from Schnucks” ST. LOUIS, 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — For more than 30 years, Schnuck Markets, Inc. has helped Operation Food Search (OFS) feed hungry residents of the St. Louis area by providing food donations as well as financial contributions. Over…
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Smart & Final Stores LLC to acquire 28 store leases and related assets from affiliates of Haggen Holdings, LLC for $56 million

COMMERCE, Calif., 2015-10-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Smart & Final Stores, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE:SFS) today announced that its subsidiary, Smart & Final Stores LLC, has entered into an agreement to acquire 28 store leases and related assets from affiliates of Haggen Holdings, LLC ( "Haggen") for a cash purchase price of $56 million,…
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