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Yearly Archives: 2015

ShopRite of Brodheadsville welcomed its new in-store dietitian, Rhianna Cenci, RD

In-Store Dietitian Brings Free Health and Wellness Services to ShopRite Customers Keasbey, NJ, 2015-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite of Brodheadsville has welcomed 2015 with a slate of wellness activities, and a new in-store dietitian, Rhianna Cenci, RD. “We are excited to add Rhianna Cenci to our team at the ShopRite of Brodheadsville, as part of our commitment…

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Wincor Nixdorf will present technologies and services to automate retailers POS and back-office processes at EuroCIS

Paderborn, Germany, 2015-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — At EuroCIS, Wincor Nixdorf will present technologies and services with which retailers can automate their POS and back-office processes to provide an attractive shopping experience for customers and better support for staff. The solutions can help increase sales as well as create opportunities for up- and cross-selling. The expert for…

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CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. announced leadership promotions

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., 2015-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) today announced the promotions of Andrew Cobb to senior vice president and director of accounting, Stuart Smith to senior vice president – planning/redevelopment, Jennifer Cope to vice president – shared services, Jon Meshel to vice president – development/redevelopment, and Ken Wittler to…

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QVC to expand its designer lineup with an all-star addition

Lifetime®’s Project Runway All Stars Winning Designer Creates QVC Collection WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2015-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — QVC is about to expand its designer lineup with an all-star addition. The fourth season of Lifetime®’s Project Runway All Stars is drawing to a close, and for one lucky designer that means winning the opportunity to create…

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Hy-Vee: Triathlon events discontinued; Exciting new event series to be announced by mid-March

Company developing exciting new event series to be announced by mid-March WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2015-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hy-Vee announced today it is discontinuing the Hy-Vee Triathlon events, which included timed competitions for elite athletes, amateurs and kids. The company will shift its efforts to create a new event series promoting health and wellness in…

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Gap Inc.’s net sales increased 3 percent to $4.71 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014

Grows Fourth Quarter Net Sales 5 Percent on a Constant Currency Basis; Increases Full-Year Earnings per Share Guidance Range to $2.86 to $2.87 SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that net sales for the four-week period ended January 31, 2015 were $888 million compared with net sales of $899 million…

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JCPenney launches first-ever product line from Epicurious

PLANO, TX, 2015-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — JCPenney announced today the launch of the first-ever product line from Epicurious. Recently re-launched as the first-ever food utility, Epicurious.com offers over 26 million consumers a highly curated recipe database, informative how-to videos, product recommendations and now, its very own product line. Through a unique collaboration with Condé Nast,…

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METRO partners with US company Techstars to support innovative hospitality start-ups

Techstars METRO Accelerator: METRO collaborates with US partner Techstars to promote digital innovations for customers in the hospitality sector Innovation to be an integral part of METRO GROUP’s corporate strategy: customer and market trends to be incorporated faster into business operations Focus on new channels, logistics and marketing solutions as well as innovative services New…

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BRC-KPMG ONLINE RETAIL SALES MONITOR JANUARY 2015: Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 11.7% in January vs a year earlier

LONDON, 2015-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 11.7% in January versus a year earlier, when it had risen by 19.2% over the previous year. This month's growth is close to the 12-month average of 12.0%. In January 2015, online sales represented 18.4% of total Non-Food sales,…

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BRC-KPMG RETAIL SALES MONITOR JANUARY 2015: UK retail sales increased by 0.2% on a like-for-like basis from January 2014

LONDON, 2015-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — UK retail sales increased by 0.2%, on a like-for-like basis from January 2014, when they had increased 3.9% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were up 1.6%, against a 5.4% rise in January 2014 and above the 12-month average of 1.4%. Adjusted for the BRC-Nielsen Shop…

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CBRE’s facilities management client base achieved strong growth in 2014 with 32 new or expanded long-term contracts

Los Angeles, 2015-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. announced today that its Facilities Management service line achieved strong growth in 2014, with 32 new or expanded long-term contracts. CBRE’s facilities management client base is comprised of over 110 corporations, healthcare providers and government institutions across 105 countries. During the year, CBRE took on…

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CarMax, Inc. starts hiring for the its first store in Gainesville, Florida

Retailer Known for Hiring Outside the Auto Industry Accepting Applications RICHMOND, Virginia, 2015-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently hiring for the company’s first store in Gainesville, Florida. It is CarMax’s 14th store in the state of Florida. The new store, which is more than 40,000…

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Dollar General announced week of in-store and online savings for home essentials and everything needed for a special Valentine’s Day

Major retailer provides additional savings on home essentials and Valentine’s Day items Goodlettsville, Tennessee,  2015-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starting today (February 09, 2015), Dollar General is offering customers a week of in-store and online savings for home essentials and everything needed for a special Valentine’s Day. “This is an especially exciting week of savings at Dollar General…

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Dollar Tree, Inc. priced a private offering of $2,500 million of senior notes due 2023 and $750 million of senior notes due 2020

CHESAPEAKE, VA, 2015-2-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), the nation's leading operator of discount variety stores selling everything for $1 or less, today announced that it has priced a private offering of $2,500 million of senior notes due 2023 (the "2023 Notes") and $750 million of senior notes due 2020 (the "2020…

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The Co-operative Food named UK’s top Ethical Drinks Retailer for 2nd year at the Drinks Retailing Awards 2015

MANCHESTER, UK, 2015-2-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-operative Food has been named the UK’s top Ethical Drinks Retailer for the second year running at the Drinks Retailing Awards 2015. The convenience retailer was awarded the prestigious accolade for its market-leading commitment to responsible retailing of beers, wines and spirits in the UK. Simon Cairns, Category Buyer for…

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CBRE swept the commercial categories at the 2015 REIQ Awards for Excellence

Brisbane, 2015-2-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE has swept the commercial categories at the 2015 REIQ Awards for Excellence, winning three trophies including Commercial Agency of the Year. CBRE Asset Services Director Julie Magennis was named Commercial Property Manager of the Year while CBRE Associate Director, Capital Markets, Peter Court was named Commercial Salesperson of the…

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Wincor Nixdorf to host free webinar with ATM Marketplace on February 10

Wincor Nixdorf’s Terence Devereux and ATM Marketplace Editor Suzanne Cluckey present the Best Practices for implementing a multi-layered Approach to Software Security Paderborn, Germany, 2015-2-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf today announced that it is hosting a free webinar with ATM Marketplace on February 10 at 4:00 pm CET. This event will discuss the…

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Meijer team members and their children will have a chance to receive up to $10,000 to further their college education with the Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship

Deadline to apply for competitive scholarship ends April 1 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-2-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the fourth consecutive year, Meijer team members and their children will have a chance to receive up to $10,000 to further their college education with the Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship, a competitive scholarship administered by the Grand…

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Whole Foods Market’s 41,000-square-foot downtown Los Angeles flagship store to open Nov. 4, 2015

Company announces details for Eighth and Grand location, partnership with Councilman Jose Huizar LOS ANGELES, 2015-2-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market’s 41,000-square-foot downtown Los Angeles flagship store, under construction at 770 Grand Avenue, will open Nov. 4, 2015. The store, which will bring more than 150 jobs to the area, is part of a larger development…

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X5 Retail Group: Fitch Ratings assigned the Company Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings of ‘BB’

Amsterdam, 2015-2-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. (‘X5’ or the ‘Company’), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: ‘FIVE’), announced today that Fitch Ratings (‘Fitch’) has assigned the Company Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings of 'BB' and a National Long-term Rating of ‘AA-(rus)’. The Outlooks for both ratings are…

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Co-op Refinery Complex donates winter clothing to Geroy’s Coats 4 Kids campaign through the Huddle Up Foundation

Saskatchewan, Canada, 2015-2-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — There was a warm reception for Mother Teresa Middle School students in Regina Friday as CFL great Geroy Simon and Seattle Seahawk John Ryan handed out new coats, tuques and mitts. This winter clothing is part of a $50,000 donation from the Co-op Refinery Complex to Geroy’s Coats…

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BRC, EJF and WWF-UK inform UK industry, retailers and brands of the risks associated with “pirate” fishing

- Guide issued to industry on how to ensure illegal fish is kept out of supply chains - Global annual cost of ‘pirate' fishing estimated to be as much as US $23.5 billion LONDON, 2015-2-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — In a detailed joint ‘Advisory Note' launched today, the British Retail Consortium (BRC), Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF)…

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The Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation awarded $2.3 million in Lowe’s Toolbox for Education® grants to 515 schools nationwide

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2015-2-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation has awarded $2.3 million in Lowe’s Toolbox for Education® grants to 515 schools in 46 states during the program’s fall 2014 grant cycle. The grants will fund school-improvement projects benefiting K-12 public education during the current school year. Lowe’s awarded…

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Marks and Spencer Group plc confirms that Helen Weir CBE will take up the position of CFO and join the Board on 1st April 2015

LONDON, 2015-2-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Further to the announcement made on 17th November 2014, and in accordance with paragraph 9.6.12 of the Listing Rules, Marks and Spencer Group plc today confirms that Helen Weir CBE will take up the position of Chief Finance Officer and join the Board on 1st April 2015. For further…

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John Lewis to open new 638,000 sq feet distribution centre in Milton Keynes

MILTON KEYNES, UK, 2015-2-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis has announced that it will open a new distribution centre (DC) in Milton Keynes, to support the growth of its omnichannel business in both shops and online. John Lewis has signed a 25-year lease on the 638,000 sq feet warehouse. The DC will support the…

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Harris Teeter will collect non-perishable food items in all of its Mecklenburg County stores to benefit Loaves & Fishes

Mecklenburg County, NC, 2015-2-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 through Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, Harris Teeter will be collecting non-perishable food items in all of its Mecklenburg County stores to benefit Loaves & Fishes, a food pantry program which provides a week’s worth of nutritious groceries at no cost to individuals and…

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Co-operative Food stores across Wales to stock new range of longer-life reusable carrier bags to raise bags more cash for good causes

MANCHESTER, UK, 2015-2-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-operative Food pledges to reinvest the profits from its entire carrier bag range in Wales to good causes. A move that is in addition to the money raised by The Co-operative through the existing statutory 5p charge on single-use bags, which is supporting conservation programmes in Wales. Co-operative Food…

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CBRE Group, Inc announces the launch training program for brokerage professionals

Los Angeles, 2015-2-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. today announced the launch of an innovative broker training video and resource center specifically designed and aimed at understanding and promoting sustainable aspects of commercial real estate assets. CBRE’s training program will be offered to the Company’s more than 2,900 U.S. brokerage professionals. A preview video…

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CBRE research: Canada is the unrivaled global investor in U.S. real estate

Norway, China, Japan and Germany Major Players in U.S. Market ​Los Angeles, 2015-2-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Canada is the unrivaled global investor in U.S. real estate with nearly $10 billion of direct investments in 2014—ahead of Norway, China, Japan and Germany—according to the latest research from CBRE. Global direct investment in U.S. real estate totaled $41…

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Target Corporation to webcast its meeting with the financial community on March 3

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-2-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) will webcast its meeting with the financial community on March 3 from approximately 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time. Investors and others are invited to access the presentations and Q&A session online on the Events & Presentations section of Target.com/Investors. The webcast will be…

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