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Business Management Pet Products Retail Retailer

Pets at Home Group Plc announces the appointment of Graeme Jenkins as its CFO

LONDON, 2015-12-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pets at Home Group Plc, the UK's leading specialist retailer of pet food, accessories and services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Graeme Jenkins as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).  Graeme will become an Executive Director of the Company and member of the Board, upon his commencement date,…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Technology

Banking services provider in Poland ITCard S.A. partners with Diebold to deploy multivendor software on its growing Planet Cash ATM network

New technology expands deposit automation, increases security through biometrics across Poland's second-largest ATM fleet WARSAW, Poland, 2015-12-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — ITCard S.A., one of the leading providers of banking services in Poland, is partnering with Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) to expand its reach and deploy innovative technology on its growing Planet Cash automated teller…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Business Management Marketing Retail Retailer Technology

2016 Start-Up Prize: Fnac partners with Intel to accelerate the development of 10 IoT start-ups

For the second year of the Start-Up Prize, Fnac is collaborating with Intel in an effort to accelerate the development of 10 start-ups in the area of the Internet of Things. French start-ups have until January 17 to apply for the Fnac Start-Up Prize. Ten start-ups will benefit from a personalized assistance program; three of…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

Intrum Justitia to take over ICA Bank’s past due loan receivables

Solna, Sweden, 2015-12-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — ICA Bank has signed an agreement with Intrum Justitia, which will take over the bank’s past due loan receivables. The transaction will give rise to a positive earnings effect of approximately SEK 180 million for ICA Bank during the fourth quarter of 2015. The agreement also entails that ICA Bank’s loan…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Bonmarché Holdings plc announces that its CEO Beth Butterwick will step down to join Karen Millen as its Chief Executive

Wakefield, England, 2015-12-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — 1. Beth Butterwick to step down as Chief Executive Officer Bonmarché Holdings plc today announces that Beth Butterwick, Chief Executive, will step down after four years with the Company to join Karen Millen as Chief Executive. Beth will remain with Bonmarché until her successor is appointed to ensure a smooth…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Gifts Marketing Retail Retailer

Debenhams report: mothers-in-law at the bottom of the Christmas present list

LONDON, 2015-12-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Much maligned mothers-in-law can forget any festive cheer this Christmas after coming bottom of the present list. Over half (51%) will be ignored by their son or daughter’s partner and will be lucky to get so much as a seasons’ greeting, according to a new report from Debenhams. A further…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Environment Management Retail Retailer

Greenpeace Zwischenbericht zu Detox-Massnahmen für saubere Textilien: Coop ist «Trendsetter»

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2015-12-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Zwischenbericht zu Detox-Massnahmen für saubere Textilien Vor rund drei Jahren hat Coop als erstes Schweizer Unternehmen das sogenannte Detox-Commitment von Greenpeace unterschrieben. Dies ist ein klares Bekenntnis, unerwünschte Chemikalien bei der Produktion von Textilien zu vermeiden. Nun hat Greenpeace einen ersten Zwischenbericht zur Umsetzung der Detox-Massnahmen publiziert. Darin…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Electronics Marketing Retail Retailer Technology

Lagardère Travel Retail brings robotics in travel retail with the launch of Automated Collection Experience (ACE) in Aelia Duty Free at Auckland Airport

Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-12-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — A world-first for travel retail, ACE, an acronym for Automated Collection Experience, has arrived in Aelia Duty Free at Auckland Airport. Creating a technology-driven concept, ACE makes the consumer shopping experience not only more convenient but also intriguing and slightly theatrical. In a world where technology is…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Business Consumer Services Marketing Retail Retail Services Retailer

Albert Heijn start met track&trace bij thuisbezorgen

Zaandam, Netherlands, 2015-12-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albert Heijn is gestart met track&trace bij thuisbezorging. Klanten die hun boodschappen thuis laten bezorgen krijgen op basis van real time informatie een sms-bericht wanneer ze hun bestelling ontvangen. Deze informatie is tot op het kwartier nauwkeurig. Met de nieuwe service kunnen klanten hun tijd flexibeler indelen…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Business Grocery Management Marketing Retail Retailer

PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk opens its 114th Hypermart outlet at Hartono Mall Yogyakarta, Central Java with the concept of G7

Tangerang, INDONESIA, 2015-12-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk (MPPA), a multi-format modern retailer in Indonesia, which operates Hypermart, Foodmart and Boston Health & Beauty, today has opened the 114th Hypermart outlets at Hartono Mall Yogyakarta, Central Java with the concept of G7 which has a gross selling area of ±…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Awards Business Malls Management Retail Retailer

SM Investments Corporation receives Platinum Award from Hong Kong-based magazine The Asset for the 7th Year

SM SVP for Finance Franklin Gomez receives The Platinum Award for excellence in corporate governance, corporate social responsibility and investor relations on behalf of the company.   Pasay City, Philippines, 2015-12-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) was cited anew by Hong Kong-based magazine The Asset as a winner of the Platinum Award, the highest award…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

ascena retail group’s Board of Directors authorized $200 million stock repurchase program

MAHWAH, N.J., 2015-12-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ:ASNA) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a $200 million stock repurchase program. Purchases made under this program are authorized to be made by the Company from time to time when market conditions warrant, subject to any approvals required under…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Business Management

Ediston Real Estate to focus on mid-market homes with the launch of Ediston Homes

Edinburgh, 2015-12-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ediston Real Estate has launched a house building company.  Ediston has to date concentrated on commercial property with only fleeting investment into residential, but this will change with the launch of the new company.  Ediston Homes will focus on mid-market homes mainly in central Scotland with some of its…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Technology

Diebold to provide ATMs And Kiosks to Chinese market in partnership with leading IT company in China

Inspur will also acquire minority stake in Diebold's services-focused joint venture in China NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2015-12-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) today announced it is forming a new joint venture with a subsidiary of the Inspur Group, a Chinese cloud computing and data center company, to develop, manufacture and distribute financial…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Business Management Online Retailers Online Shopping Retail Retailer

Matthew Bassiur appointed VP Head of Global Intellectual Property Enforcement Alibaba Group

Bassiur to lead Alibaba Group's industry-leading anti-counterfeiting efforts Hangzhou, China, 2015-12-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) today announced the appointment of Matthew Bassiur as Vice President, Head of Global Intellectual Property Enforcement, effective January 2016. In this new role, Mr. Bassiur will lead a team that works with international brands…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Apparel Retail Retailer

DUBLIN: HOUR PASSION OPENS NEW BOUTIQUE IN THE LUXURIOUS SHOPPING DESTINATION OF KILDARE VILLAGE

DUBLIN, 2015-12-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — JOINTLY WITH THE SWATCH GROUP UK, HOUR PASSION HAS JUST OPENED ON 14 DECEMBER A NEW BOUTIQUE IN THE LUXURIOUS SHOPPING DESTINATION OF KILDARE VILLAGE, LOCATED JUST OUTSIDE OF DUBLIN (IRELAND). The multi brand concept store houses high and mid-range watch brands of Swatch Group: LONGINES, RADO, TISSOT, CERTINA,…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Entertainment Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy on how the gargantuan galaxy of Star Wars fits into and expands the wonderful world of Disney

HOLLYWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 14: President of Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy attends the World Premiere of ?Star Wars: The Force Awakens? at the Dolby, El Capitan, and TCL Theatres on December 14, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Kathleen Kennedy   GLENDALE, Calif., 2015-12-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Benjamin William Gardener appointment as a director of Findel PLC was not approved at the General Meeting

LONDON, 2015-12-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Findel announces that the ordinary resolution to appoint Benjamin William Gardener as a director of the Company (the "Resolution") proposed at the General Meeting held on 21 December 2015 was not passed and the Resolution has failed.  The Resolution was voted on by means of…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

RioCan completes 2nd phase of the purchase of Kimco’s interest in collection of 22 Canadian properties

TORONTO, ONTARIO and NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK, 2015-12-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) and Kimco Realty Corp. ("Kimco") (NYSE:KIM) announce that RioCan has completed the second phase of the previously announced transaction to purchase Kimco's interest in a collection of 22 Canadian properties selected by RioCan. The remaining three…
December 21, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Alibaba Group Holding Limited announces the acquisition of South China Morning Post and other media assets of SCMP Group Limited

Hong Kong, 2015-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) announced today that it has entered into a definite agreement to acquire the South China Morning Post (SCMP) and other media assets of SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 0583). The agreement combines the heritage and editorial excellence of the SCMP with Alibaba's digital…
December 18, 20150Comments

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Business Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

The Kroger Co.: King Soopers and City Market stores in Colorado sign new labor agreements with UFCW Local 7

DENVER, 2015-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that associates working at King Soopers and City Market stores in Colorado have ratified new labor agreements with UFCW Local 7. "We are pleased to reach agreements that are good for our associates. These new contracts provide wage increases, affordable health care and…
December 18, 20150Comments

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Awards Business Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

Costa again named UK’s Favourite Coffee Shop by Allegra’s annual Project Café16 report

LONDON, 2015-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the sixth year running, Costa has been named the Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop by industry experts Allegra as the results for their annual Project Café16 report were released today. No other coffee shop has held on to the accolade for this long since the report’s creation twelve…
December 18, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media appoints Courtney Holt Executive Vice President and Head of Maker Studios

GLENDALE, Calif., 2015-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media announced today that Courtney Holt has been named Executive Vice President and Head of Maker Studios, reporting directly to Jimmy Pitaro, Co-chair Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, and President, Disney Interactive, effective immediately. In this role, Mr. Holt, who previously served as Maker’s…
December 18, 20150Comments

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Apparel Fashion Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Tommy Hilfiger names supermodel Gigi Hadid as the brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger women’s beginning Fall 2016

Gigi Hadid and Tommy Hilfiger (Photo: Business Wire) As a part of the new vision for ‘Tommy Hilfiger’ women’s, supermodel and social media star Gigi Hadid will launch her first ever capsule collection – including apparel, footwear, accessories – and fragrance in collaboration with the designer. AMSTERDAM, 2015-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by…
December 18, 20150Comments

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Business E-Commerce Management Online Retailers Online Shopping Retail Retail Services Retailer

Zalando partners with logistics service provider Fiege to open its first international satellite fulfillment center in Italy

From left to right: Giuseppe Tamola (Country Manager Zalando Italy), Alberto Birolini (Business Development Manager & Board Member Fiege Italy) and Christoph Stark (Vice President Logistics Zalando).   STRADELLA, ITALY, 2015-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Zalando, Europe’s leading online platform for fashion, is today announcing the opening of its first international satellite fulfillment center. The company has partnered with…
December 18, 20150Comments

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Financial Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Metro Inc. donates $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross in response to the government’s commitment to welcome Syrian refugees

Toronto, 2015-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Metro Inc. is pleased to announce that it will donate $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross.  This donation comes in response to the government’s commitment to welcome Syrian refugees into the country and will support those landing in both Quebec and Ontario by dividing the $100,000 equally between both…
December 18, 20150Comments

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Business Grocery Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Schnucks Markets names Mark Doiron as its new chief merchant

ST. LOUIS, 2015-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Schnucks Markets, Inc. is pleased to announce industry veteran Mark Doiron has joined the company as its new chief merchant. Doiron, who has more than 25 years of experience in the food and grocery industries, will be responsible for procurement and merchandising throughout Schnucks’ 99 supermarkets. He serves…
December 18, 20150Comments

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Food & Beverage Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Raley’s Family of Fine Stores donates 81,000 pounds of meat to local food banks throughout Northern California and Nevada

Fair Oaks, CA, 2015-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Raley’s Family of Fine Stores donated more than 12,500 turkeys, chickens and hams – which will serve 65,000 individuals throughout Northern California and Nevada. Each of the 114 Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill store locations within the chain has made a $1,000 donation of meat to benefit local…
December 18, 20150Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Citycon appoints Marianne M. Håkonsen VP Marketing and Branding and member of the Corporate Management Committee

HELSINKI, FINLAND, 2015-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marianne M. Håkonsen has been appointed Citycon Oyj’s Vice President, Marketing and Branding and member of the Corporate Management Committee. Marianne M. Håkonsen (b. 1967) is a Norwegian citizen and has a Master of Science degree in Communications from the University of Montpellier. She will take her…
December 18, 20150Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

Colruyt Group grants its pig farmers with support bonus of 10 cents per kilo

Halle, Belgium, 2015-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colruyt Group has decided to support the pork industry by granting its pig farmers with a support bonus of 10 cents per kilo. The group is looking to use this action to help its long-term partners scrape a living. This is also a way of contributing to the…
December 18, 20150Comments

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