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SSP America’s chairman Les Cappetta elected vice chairman of the Airports Council International North America World Business Partners/Associates Board

Lansdowne, VA, 2015-10-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, is pleased to announce that its chairman, Les Cappetta has been elected to serve as vice chairman of the Airports Council International North America (ACI-NA) World Business Partners/Associates Board…
October 7, 20150Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Hispanic Heritage Month: Partners from Starbucks Hora del Café joined Casimiro Global Foundation (CGF) to conduct the “BizNovator” Challenge One-Day Workshop

Florida, 2015-10-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — It happens millions of times each day. A Starbucks barista hands a cup of coffee to a customer. Though usually a brief exchange, that moment of connection is at the heart of the Starbucks experience. For Laura Hajduk, a Starbucks store manager in southwest Florida, those connections go beyond the store environment to…
October 7, 20150Comments

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Awards Business Environment Management Retail Retailer

Carrefour Italy (Milan) among the winners of the sixth edition of the “Good Energy Award 2015”

MILAN, ITALY, 2015-10-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first Italian award dedicated to virtuous businesses in the fields of renewable energy and energy savings, created by Bernoni Grant Thornton, is now celebrating its sixth year of existence. Carrefour Italy (Milan) for the category Tertiary, Melinda (Cles – Trento) for the category Industry, the Municipality of…
October 7, 20150Comments

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Management Marketing Retail Retailer Sports

England’s Women’s World Cup star Lucy Bronze becomes the new face of Sainsbury’s Active Kids campaign

LONDON, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lucy Bronze has been named the new face of Sainsbury’s Active Kids campaign, a star from the recent England’s Women’s World Cup squad. The Man City and England defender joins existing ambassadors Daniel Sturridge, Ellie Simmonds and Jonnie Peacock to help inspire children to be active and stay…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Lowe’s to donate $500,000 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief in response to the massive flooding in the Southeast

MOORESVILLE, N.C. , 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — In response to the massive flooding in the Southeast, Lowe’s announced today it will donate $500,000 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Lowe’s is working with its national nonprofit partners to provide both immediate and long-term support to local communities in the Southeast. The donation to…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Healthcare Retail Retail Services Retailer

CVS Health announces that it is opening Hearing and Optical Centers in select CVS/pharmacy stores

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it is opening Hearing Centers in seven CVS/pharmacy stores in theDallas and Cleveland markets and will be providing optical services at CVS/pharmacy in five store locations around the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. market. "Hearing and optical services are a great fit with the…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Home & Garden Home Decor Management Retail Retailer

The Home Depot® announces the appointment of Linda R. Gooden to the company’s board of directors independent

ATLANTA, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced the appointment of Linda R. Gooden to the company's board of directors. Gooden will serve on the company's Audit andLeadership Development and Compensation Committees. Her appointment gives the company 12 directors, 11 of whom are independent. Gooden, who…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Financial Healthcare Management Retail Retailer

Asda, Iceland, Morrisons and Waitrose to support the construction of new world class dementia research centre at UCL in London

LEEDS, England, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Asda, Iceland, Morrisons and Waitrose have joined together in a unique partnership to support an initiative that will make medical history. All four retailers have pledged funds from the new levy on single-use carrier bags to support the construction of a new world class dementia research centre at…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail

The National Retail Federation issues statement on completion of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations

WASHINGTON, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from Senior Vice President for Government Relations David French on completion of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations: “Trade agreements are vital for American retailers large and small. They help merchants provide high-quality, low-cost goods to U.S. consumers, and provide new overseas market opportunities…
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Food & Beverage Management Marketing Restaurants Retail Retailer

Chipotle Mexican Grill announces the return of its popular Halloween fundraiser, Boorito

Customers are invited to add something “unnecessary” to their costumes to score a $3 burrito and to help raise $1 million for the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation DENVER, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today the return of its longstanding and popular Halloween fundraiser, Boorito. On Saturday, October 31 between 5pm and closing,…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Business Law Management Retail

The Retail Industry Leaders Association responds to the conclusion of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations

Arlington , VA, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement in response to news that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations have concluded and an agreement has been reached among the 12 participating Asia-Pacific nations, including the United States. "Retailers welcome today's news and applaud U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Haggen files motions with and is seeking the approval of the bankruptcy court to establish global bid procedures

Bellingham, Wash., 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Haggen today announced that it has filed motions with and is seeking the approval of the bankruptcy court to establish procedures for ongoing sales. The motions present global bidding procedures, stalking horse package bid procedures and a schedule of stores being sold. Haggen is seeking a court hearing on…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Management Retail Retailer

Publix Super Markets collects money for American Red Cross disaster relief to assist areas in Carolinas affected by severe weather

LAKELAND, Fla., 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today Publix Super Markets established a program to offer its customers and associates a way to directly assist those areas in the Carolinas affected by recent severe weather. Customers may donate any amount by adding it to their grocery totals when checking out at Publix registers. Collected…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Wegmans to open its fourth store in Massachusetts on October 11

WESTWOOD, MA, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ever think food shopping could be fun? Inspire you to try something new? Then stand by:  The fourth Wegmans store in Massachusetts, at 169 University Avenue (near I 95) in Westwood, is opening its doors to the public at 7 a.m. this Sunday, October 11.  That’s when 550 friendly, helpful…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Entertainment Marketing Retail Retailer

Rite Aid ready to help customers prepare for the hair-raising holiday

Saturday Holiday Gives Shoppers Opportunity to Dress-Up the Halloween Season with Last Minute Needs CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — With nearly 4,600 convenient locations, Rite Aid is this year's one-stop shop Halloween headquarters. From enchanting to frightful costumes, décor, candy and more, Rite Aid is ready to help customers prepare for the hair-raising…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Entertainment Malls Marketing

Taubman shopping centers to showcase special family-friendly experience in celebration for the upcoming release of ‘The Peanuts Movie’

Exclusive Halloween-themed TV lounge celebrates the upcoming release of ‘The Peanuts Movie’ debuting in theaters nationwide on November 6 BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — In celebration of the upcoming release of ‘The Peanuts Movie,’ a special family-friendly experience and first-hand look at the 3D movie is being offered exclusively at six Taubman shopping…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Entertainment Malls Management Marketing

CBL & Associates Properties and DreamWorks Animation bring the Ultimate Santa Adventure at Oak Park Mall; set to open on November 7

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE:CBL) today announced that it will host the Ultimate Santa Adventure at Oak Park Mall – A DreamWorks DreamPlace is a captivating and interactive Santa adventure for the entire family that is set to open to the public on Saturday, November 7. DreamWorks…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Entertainment Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Aftrap voor de kaartverkoop van het Allerhande Kerstfestival

Zaandam, Nederland, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kerstkransjes begin oktober? Het was even Kerst op Utrecht Centraal Station vandaag. Albert Heijn gaf de aftrap voor de kaartverkoop van het Allerhande Kerstfestival dat op 11, 12 en 13 december plaatsvindt in het Spoorwegmuseum in Utrecht. Om alvast in de kerststemming te komen werden er cadeaus uitgedeeld:…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Retail Retailer Shops Sports

Field & Stream to open its fifth store in Pennsylvania and 19th store nationwide on October 15 at Capital City Mall in Camp Hill, PA

Event Includes Special Appearances, Hunt, Cast & Pitch Youth Challenge PITTSBURGH, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Field & Stream, a specialty retail concept carrying the best brands to meet the evolving needs of hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts, will be opening its fifth store in Pennsylvania and 19th store nationwide on Thursday, October 15th at Capital…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Apparel Retail Retailer Shops Sports

DICK’S Sporting Goods to open its 24th store in Texas on Oct 16 at Sunrise Mall in Brownsville, TX

Special Appearance Saturday by Darren Woodson PITTSBURGH, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its 24th store in Texas and 636th store nationwide on Friday, October 16th at Sunrise Mall in Brownsville, TX (2370 North Expressway). DICK’S three-day grand opening celebration will run…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Apparel Retail Retailer Sports

DICK’S Sporting Goods to open its 6th store in New Hampshire on Oct 16 at The Mall at Rockingham Park in Salem, NH

Special Appearance Saturday by Troy Brown PITTSBURGH, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its sixth store in New Hampshire and 635th store nationwide on Friday, October 16th at The Mall at Rockingham Park in Salem, NH (77 Rockingham Boulevard). DICK’S three-day grand…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Apparel Retail Retailer Sports

DICK’S Sporting Goods to open its 30th store in Virginia on Oct 16 at Battlefield Shopping Center in Leesburg, VA

Special Appearance Saturday by Darrell Green PITTSBURGH, 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening its 30th store in Virginia and 634th store nationwide on Friday, October 16th at Battlefield Shopping Center in Leesburg, VA (1079 Edwards Ferry Road). DICK’S three-day grand opening…
October 6, 20150Comments

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Consumer Information Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

USDA: Aspen Foods recalls 561,000 pounds of frozen, raw, stuffed and breaded chicken products

Class I Recall Health Risk: High EDITOR’S NOTE: This release is being reissued to expand the July 15, 2015 recall to include additional products. After further analysis, Aspen Foods chose to recall products in an effort to prevent additional illness. Details of this release were also updated to reflect a change in poundage and distribution area. WASHINGTON, 2015-10-5 —…
October 5, 20150Comments

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USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issues food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted due to Hurricane Joaquin

WASHINGTON, 2015-10-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted due to Hurricane Joaquin. On Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service announced Hurricane Joaquin as a Category 4 hurricane in Central and Northwest Bahamas. The Hurricane is…
October 5, 20150Comments

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Business Malls Management Retail Retailer

HBS Global Properties acquires 41 GALERIA Kaufhof properties from Simon Property Group Inc. for €2.6 billion

Portfolio totals 83 properties with an Asset Value of $4.8 billion(1) NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES & COLOGNE, Germany, 2015-10-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — HBS Global Properties, the real estate joint venture between Hudson's Bay Company ("HBC") (TSX: HBC) and Simon Property Group Inc. ("Simon") (NYSE: SPG), is pleased to announce the acquisition of 41 GALERIA Kaufhof…
October 5, 20150Comments

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Business E-Commerce Management Retail Retailer

Overstock.com celebrates its shopping website’s 16th birthday with its largest annual Overstocktober event

Biggest Overstocktober Event in Company History SALT LAKE CITY, 2015-10-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) is celebrating the shopping website's 16th birthday with its largest annual Overstocktober event, being held Oct. 1 through Oct. 16. The online retailer has pumped up its traditional birthday sales event to mark the birthday milestone, with savings of 16…
October 5, 20150Comments

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Philanthropy Restaurants Retail Retailer

Yum! Brands adopts the community of Jinotega, Nicaragua, as part of the Company’s new Feed the World Ambassador Program

Louisville, KY, 2015-10-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) announced it has adopted the community of Jinotega, Nicaragua, as part of the Company’s new Feed the World Ambassador Program. The new employee leadership program is part of the Company’s global World Hunger Relief effort that raises awareness, volunteerism and donations for the United…
October 5, 20150Comments

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Nordstrom, Inc. opens doors to its new store at Ridgedale, its second full-line store in the Twin Cities

New store marks the company's second Twin Cities location SEATTLE, 2015-10-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom, Inc.opened the doors to its new store at Ridgedale today, its second full-line store in the Twin Cities. The two-level, 140,000 square-foot store features the latest interior and exterior design concepts, a full-service restaurant and bar,…
October 5, 20150Comments

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Grocery Management Marketing Retail Retailer

The K-ruoka launches mobile App that offers personal benefits and store special offers

HELSINKI, FINLAND, 2015-10-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — The K-ruoka mobile application offers personal benefits and store specific special offers, a smart shopping list that recommends products frequently bought by the customer, as well as nearly 6,000 recipes with instructions. The app can be downloaded from App Store starting from today. Special attention has been…
October 5, 20150Comments

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Entertainment Marketing Retail Retailer

10 Episode Adaptation of Suburra Film will premiere globally on Netflix in 2017

10 Episode Adaptation of Suburra Film First On Netflix Worldwide In 2017 Suburra Feature To Debut On Netflix In North and Latin America Same Day As Theatrical PremiereOct 05, 2015 ROME and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., 2015-10-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Suburra, a dark, gripping ten episode organised crime series set on the Roman coast…
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