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Business Management Retail Retailer

BRC worked closely with the EU Commission for a common EU approach to consumer rights

LONDON, 2015-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The UK has the largest e-commerce market in Europe and the BRC represents a large number of small and large retailers who sell online, face-to-face and through a variety of channels both in the UK and throughout the EU and the wider world. The BRC has long campaigned for…
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Business Financial Law Retail Retailer

BRC: UK implementation of EU Interchange Fee Regulation may see debit card charges rise for some retailers

LONDON, 2015-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — UK consumers are set to lose out as a result of today's decision on fees for consumer debit card payments. The Interchange Fee Regulation, a piece of EU legislation which comes into effect in the UK today, will reduce the hidden ‘interchange' fees levied by banks on retailers…
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Business Financial Law Retail Retailer

Retail Industry Leaders Association expressed strong opposition to H.R. 2205, the Data Security Act of 2015

Arlington, VA, 2015-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — In a letter sent to members of the House Financial Services Committee today the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), along with thirteen other industry trade groups, expressed strong opposition to H.R. 2205, the Data Security Act of 2015. “While retailers strongly support efforts to safeguard financial data and protect consumers…
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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

DDR Declares Fourth Quarter 2015 dividend

BEACHWOOD, Ohio,  2015-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — DDR Corp. (NYSE: DDR) declared its fourth quarter 2015 Preferred Class J stock dividend of $0.406250 per depositary share and Preferred Class K stock dividend of $0.39063 per depositary share. Each Class J depositary share is equal to one-twentieth of a share of DDR's 6.50% Class J Cumulative…
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Entertainment Marketing Retail Retailer

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History opens “Wegmans Wonderplace”

WASHINGTON, DC, 2015-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History today opens “Wegmans Wonderplace,” the first gallery on the National Mall designed for the learning needs of children from infancy to age six. Opening festivities include a children’s parade through the building led by members of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra and…
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Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Fresh Market at Price River Drive will become Lin’s Fresh Market

Fresh Market to become Lin’s Fresh Market Price, UT,  2015-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Wednesday, the Fresh Market in Price, located at  760 West Price River Drive will become Lin’s Fresh Market. The new Lin’s store has been completely updated with new décor, expanded fresh departments including a larger produce department, a…
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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

Empire Company Q2-FY2016: Sales up 1.1 percent to $6,059.2 million

Stellarton, Nova Scotia, Canada, 2015-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended October 31, 2015. In the second quarter, the Company recorded adjusted net earnings, net of non-controlling interest, of $110.7 million ($0.40 per diluted share) compared to $126.6…
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Awards Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

For the first time ATAK included among the top 10 Best Employers in Russia by Aon Hewitt

Croix Cedex, France, 2015-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — This trophy is awarded annually by Aon Hewitt after a broad study of more than 250,000 employees and 1,500 top managers. The Best Employers Study is conducted for more than 10 years around the globe. This study is the only one in all of Central Eastern Europe that…
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Business Food & Beverage Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Foodstuffs North Island Limited to upgrade New World Willis Street in Wellington

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs North Island Limited is excited to announce that it will soon be starting work to upgrade New World Willis Street, located at 70 Willis St, Wellington. “The planned upgrade of New World Willis Street will see improvements to both the inside and outside of the supermarket,” says Angela Bull,…
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Business Management Retail Retailer

Baskin-Robbins signs with PWS Ventures, LLC to develop a new ice cream shop in Dalton, Ga

WORLD’S LARGEST CHAIN OF ICE CREAM SPECIALTY SHOPS SIGNS STORE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH FORMER MARINE CANTON, MA, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, announced today the signing of a store development agreement with new franchise group, PWS Ventures, LLC, to develop a new ice cream shop in Dalton,…
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Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Baskin-Robbins introduces two new ice cream cakes to celebrate the upcoming release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens

New Star Wars: Darth Vader Cake and Star Wars: The Force Awakens Cake Are Now Available To Order In-Store and Online CANTON, Mass., 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering Star Wars lovers nationwide two new ice cream cakes for a limited time throughout December to…
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Marketing Retail Retailer

ICSC survey: Consumers will visit a shopping center on average 6.5 times a week this holiday season

ICSC Consumer Survey affirms significance of Omni-channel experience this holiday season: Millennials between the ages of 18-24, visit shopping centers 10-times a week. NEW YORK, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the holiday season well underway, consumers will be flocking to their local shopping centers for all the essentials they need to make their season…
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Business Environment Management Retail Retailer

ICA Gruppen commits to be climate-neutral by 2020

SOLNA, SWEDEN, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — ICA Gruppen has taken the decision to be climate-neutral by 2020.* This encompasses the climate impact of operations in stores, pharmacies, warehouses and offices from areas such as refrigerants, electricity, goods transports and business travel in both the Swedish and Baltic operations. The decrease will be measured…
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ICA Gruppen reports on November 2015 sales figures of it Swedish stores

SOLNA, SWEDEN, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales in the Swedish ICA stores rose by 3.7% in November 2015 compared with the corresponding month last year. Sales in like-for-like stores increased by 3.1%. November 2015 January – November 2015 Store sales, excl. VAT SEKm Change all stores Change like-for-like SEKm Change all stores Change like-for-like Maxi ICA Stormarknad 2,660 4.2% 2.4% 29,508 5.7% 3.4% ICA Kvantum 2,103 3.4% 3.0% 23,697 4.5% 3.5% ICA Supermarket 2,612 3.2% 3.2% 30,057 2.2% 2.5% ICA Nära 1,247 3.8% 4.3% 14,757 2.4% 2.9% Total 8,622 3.7% 3.1% 98,018 3.8% 3.1% In November 2015, sales…
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Gifts Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Staples offers great last-minute gifts and deals throughout the holidays

Staples Customers Can Find Savings on Last Minute Gifts and Stocking Stuffers Including Same Day Personalized Items FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  From the Inner Geek to the Fashion-Forward co-worker, Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS) makes more for less happen this holiday season with great last-minute gifts and deals throughout the holidays. Staples customers will…
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Business Law Management Retail Retailer

Staples and Office Depot to contest FTC’s decision to challenge the merger of the two companies

Companies confident in legal position based on competitive dynamics and clear FTC precedent FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & BOCA RATON, Fla., 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) and Office Depot, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODP) today announced that they intend to contest the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s decision to challenge the merger of the two companies. The…
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Business Management Retail Retailer

Staples and Office Depot Open Letter regarding The Federal Trade Commission’s intention to challenge Staples’ acquisition of Office Depot

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and BOCA RATON, Fla., 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) and Office Depot, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODP) have issued the following open letter to customers after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced earlier today their decision to challenge the merger of the two companies: To Our Valued Customers, The Federal Trade Commission recently announced…
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adidas brings back Stella McCartney as the Creative Director for its Team GB official kit for Rio 2016

London, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Three years since the huge success of Team GB in London adidas today revealed their plans for Rio 2016 by announcing Stella McCartney as the Creative Director for the adidas Team GB official kit. The iconic British designer will reprise her role from 2012 and will implement her design aesthetic…
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Grand & Toy expands its online offering with the addition of new products from wholesale partner SP Richards

TORONTO, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Grand & Toy today announced a major increase in its online offering with the addition of new products from wholesale partner SP Richards'. The increase will add a curated selection of online content for over 6,000 products. 'We're committed to continually enhancing the GRANDANDTOY.COM experience," said Gaurav Sharma, Senior Director, Marketing…
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Business Grocery Management Retail Retailer

King Kullen opened new supermarket in North Patchogue

King Kullen Opens North Patchogue Store Former Waldbaum’s supermarket offers customers greater selection and expanded technology to enhance the shopping experience. BETHPAGE, NY, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — King Kullen Grocery. Co., Inc. opened a new supermarket in North Patchogue on Friday, December 4, at the site of the former Waldbaum’s at 440 West Sunrise Highway,…
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Weis Markets hosts chain-wide vendor appreciation week

Company thanks direct store delivery vendors for their support Sunbury, PA, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets’ senior team and store managers are recognizing their direct store delivery vendors for their strong support throughout the year, particularly during the busy holiday season with their chain-wide vendor appreciation week. The program starts on December 7 and runs through…
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Consumer Information Food & Beverage Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Undeclared Allergens: Bakery Fresh Goodness chocolate brownies recall at Kroger retail stores

CINCINNATI, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it has recalled Bakery Fresh Goodness chocolate brownies (16 oz, tub) sold in its retail stores because the product may contain walnuts not listed on the label. People who are allergic to walnuts could have a severe reaction if they consume this…
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Starbucks launches its first series of local designs featuring U.S. states and cities for this holiday’s Dot Collection

SEATTLE, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — From the Golden Gate to the Empire State, Starbucks is launching its first series of local designs featuring U.S. states and cities for this holiday's Dot Collection. The Starbucks® local city collection features designs highlighting cities and states including Boston, California, Chicago, Florida, Hawaii, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New…
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Food & Beverage Management Marketing Retail Retailer

The second Starbucks for Life sweepstakes started on December 8 exclusively for My Starbucks Rewards® members

SEATTLE, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Winning a free beverage or food item every day for the next 30 years had an unexpected benefit for the first “Starbucks for Life” winner. After winning the grand prize from Starbucks, Mary has visited a Portland, Oregon area store nearly every day this year. Along with her go-to Starbucks® beverages…
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Management Retail Retailer

Macy’s and Make-A-Wish celebrate the 7th annual National Believe Day on Friday, Dec. 11

To mark the occasion, Macy’s will offer a double donation for all letters to Santa collected in stores and online at macys.com/believe on Fri. Dec. 11 NEW YORK, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Magical wishes will be granted to children across the country with life-threatening medical conditions, as Macy’s and Make-A-Wish celebrate the seventh annual National Believe…
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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

Macy’s, Inc. priced its $500 Million senior notes due 2021

CINCINNATI, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced the pricing of the public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2021 by its wholly owned subsidiary, Macy's Retail Holdings, Inc. The senior notes were issued at a price of 99.899% of par and will bear interest at a rate…
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Business Environment Management Retail Retailer

COP21: LVMH Environment Director Sylvie Bénard provides an update and looks at the next steps

PARIS, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has been meeting in Paris since November 30th. The goal of COP21 is an ambitious agreement to fight climate change. Where do negotiations stand midway through the conference? LVMH Environment Director Sylvie Bénard…
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COP21: Sephora CEO Chris de Lapuente talks about the importance of the environment

PARIS, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with the COP21 World Climate Summit, of which LVMH is a partner, we asked five CEOs from our different business sectors to talk about the importance of the environment for their respective Houses. Chris de Lapuente, CEO of Sephora, spotlights innovative solutions introduced by the beauty…
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California Transparency in Supply Chains Act: IKEA Way on Purchasing Products and Services

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — On January 1, 2012, the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (SB 657) went into effect. The law requires retailers operating in California to publically state the steps they have undertaken to eliminate slavery and human trafficking from their supply chain. At IKEA we have worked…
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