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Ahold: the appeal period in the “Waterbury litigation” case expired and the settlement is now final

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2015-1-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold today announced that the appeal period regarding the court approval of the settlement of the class action in the United States, which it has referred to in its annual reports as the “Waterbury litigation”, has expired and the settlement is now final. Ahold previously announced on May…
January 12, 20150Comments

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Jan Ernst de Groot appointed Chief Legal Officer and member of the Ahold’s Executive Committee

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2015-1-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold today announced the appointment of Jan Ernst de Groot as Chief Legal Officer and member of the company’s Executive Committee. Jan Ernst will start on February 1, reporting to CEO Dick Boer, and will be based at Ahold’s headquarters in Zaandam, the Netherlands. Jan Ernst de Groot…
January 12, 20150Comments

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Toys“R”Us, Inc. reported an increase in gross margin dollars for the year-to-date and holiday periods compared to the prior year as a result of the its improved promotional and pricing strategy

WAYNE, NJ, 2015-1-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today reported its comparable store net sales and gross margin results for the year-to-date and nine-week holiday periods ended January 3, 2015. Antonio Urcelay, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, Toys“R”Us, Inc., said, “I am pleased with our year-to-date performance and the actions we have…
January 12, 20150Comments

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The meal planning team at Wegmans Food Markets created a six-week guide full of delicious meal and snack ideas

ROCHESTER, NY,  2015-1-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Who hasn’t discovered that New Year’s resolutions are easier to make than to keep? We want to do better, but need practice, practice, practice before better habits take root. To help inspire customers in the New Year, the meal planning team at Wegmans Food Markets created a six-week guide…
January 12, 20150Comments

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Morrisons to become the new title sponsor of the UK’s biggest mass participation running series – Great Run

Morrisons has today announced that it is to become the new title sponsor of the UK’s biggest mass participation running series – Great Run– which includes one of the world’s most iconic road running events, the Great North Run. Bradford, England, 2015-1-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The sponsorship will initially run for four years and commences…
January 12, 20150Comments

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CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. announced Robert Snetman is now Senior Director – Asset Management and Third Party Services

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., 2015-1-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL), today announced Robert Snetman is now Senior Director – Asset Management and Third Party Services. In his new role, Snetman will focus upon further development and growth of CBL's third party management and leasing services. Snetman began his career with CBL in 1994…
January 12, 20150Comments

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The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC completed major remodel of its store located at 2160 South Merrick Mall in Merrick, NY

Highlighting larger store, expanded natural and organic products, produce area and new technology Purchase, NY, 2015-1-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC has completed a major remodel of its store located at 2160 South Merrick Mall in Merrick, NY and will reopen on Friday, January 9th at 8:00 a.m. The store…
January 12, 20150Comments

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Klépierre S.A. declared its previously announced recommended public exchange offer for all of Corio’s issued and outstanding ordinary shares unconditional

Not to be disseminated in Canada or Japan This is a joint press release by Klépierre S.A. ("Klépierre") and Corio N.V. ("Corio") pursuant to Section 16 Paragraph 1 and Section 17 Paragraph 1 of the Netherlands Decree on Public Takeover Bids (Besluit Openbare Biedingen Wft) in connection with the public exchange offer by Klépierre for all the issued…
January 12, 20150Comments

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CarMax, Inc. starts hiring for the company’s new store in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Retailer Known for Hiring Outside the Auto Industry Accepting Applications RICHMOND, Virginia, 2015-1-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is hiring more than 75 positions for the company’s new store in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. CarMax is looking for individuals ready to start a rewarding career with the company…
January 9, 20150Comments

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Gap Inc. reports net sales up 4 percent and comparable sales positive 3 percent for the holiday shopping season

SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-1-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that net sales were up 4 percent and comparable sales were positive 3 percent for the November and December 2014 holiday shopping season, compared with last year. “During November and December, we were pleased to achieve a positive 3 comp, led by Old Navy…
January 9, 20150Comments

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The National Grocers Association applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passage of H.R. 30, the Save American Workers Act

Arlington, VA, 2015-1-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA) today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passage of H.R. 30, the Save American Workers Act. H.R. 30, introduced by Congressman Todd Young (R-IN) and also championed by Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-IL), would change the definition of a full-time employee under the…
January 9, 20150Comments

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Toys“R”Us: Everyday Health’s WhatToExpect.com announced the winners of its second annual “Moms Love-It” Awards

New York, NY, 2015-1-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sharing the know-how of moms, WhatToExpect.com, the digital home for the world’s best-known pregnancy and parenting brand published by Everyday Health, Inc., today announced the winners of its second annual “Moms Love-It” Awards, honoring 40 of the best products for baby registries, as chosen by experienced moms…
January 9, 20150Comments

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Jollibee Worldwide Pte Ltd. and Jasmine Asset Holding Ltd. joint venture to develop more than 1,400 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants across China over the next 20 years

More than 1,400 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants to be developed in China as part of new joint venture between Jollibee Worldwide Pte Ltd. and Jasmine Asset Holding Ltd., a subsidiary of RRJ Capital Master Fund II, L.P. CANTON, Mass., 2015-1-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, one of the world’s leading coffee and baked goods chains, today announced…
January 9, 20150Comments

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Apple: New Year’s Day 2015 marked the single biggest day ever in App Store sales history

CUPERTINO, California, 2015-1-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple® today announced that the first week of January set a new record for billings from the App Store℠ with customers around the world spending nearly half a billion dollars on apps and in-app purchases, and New Year’s Day 2015 marked the single biggest day ever in App Store…
January 9, 20150Comments

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Auntie Anne’s plans to open 100 new domestic locations in 2015

Lancaster, Pa., 2015-1-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — After a banner year of introducing the first store redesign in company history, expanding into two new countries, and the successful launch of its popular mobile app “Pretzel Perks,” Auntie Anne's® Pretzels is well positioned for significant growth on all levels in 2015. Executives with the more than 1,600-unit franchise,…
January 9, 20150Comments

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Sobeys asks Canadians to share how better food choices have helped them live a better life for a chance to win a cooking lesson with Jamie Oliver in London

#BetterFoodForAll challenge asks how better food has inspired a better life STELLARTON, NS, 2015-1-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since launching its Better Food for All platform in 2013, Sobeys has empowered Canadians to eat better, feel better and do better through a variety of better food experiences, including its #BetterFoodForAll challenges. Today, Sobeys announced a new challenge asking Canadians…
January 9, 20150Comments

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The Super Stop & Shop stores in Hyannis, Hyde Park and Wayland, Mass. received LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council

Hyannis, Hyde Park and Wayland, MA stores Awarded LEED Silver Status As the Company Continues its Commitment to the Environment Quincy, MA, 2015-1-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Stop and Shop Supermarket Company LLC and its parent company Ahold USA recently achieved another milestone in their commitment to building greener sustainable stores. The Super Stop & Shop…
January 9, 20150Comments

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Hy-Vee Mainstreet at 2345 N. 48th St. in Lincoln Neb. will close next month

LINCOLN, Neb., 2015-1-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hy-Vee, Inc. officials announced today that the Hy-Vee Mainstreet at 2345 N. 48th St. in Lincoln will close next month and its employees will be relocated across the company’s five remaining local stores. The Lincoln Hy-Vee Mainstreet will close its doors on Feb. 1, and all of its 76 full- and…
January 9, 20150Comments

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Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Ron Hainsey teams up with Harris Teeter to debut his personally designed Signature Sub Sandwich

Hainsey to Sign Autographs, Sample Signature Sub Sandwich, Introduce Fans to Must-Have Meal for Lunch Date:          Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 Time:       5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Where:    North Hills East Harris Teeter 120-100 St. Albans Dr. Raleigh, N.C. 27609 Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed! Raleigh, N.C., 2015-1-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Ron Hainsey will team…
January 9, 20150Comments

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John Standley, Darren Karst and Matt Schroeder of Rite Aid will address the 33rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, January 14, in San Francisco

Camp Hill, Pa., 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that John Standley, chairman, and chief executive officer; Darren Karst, executive vice president and chief financial officer and Matt Schroeder, group vice president, strategy, investor relations and treasurer, will address the 33rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, January 14,…
January 8, 20150Comments

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Jocelyn Konrad promoted group vice president, pharmacy initiatives and clinical services Rite Aid

Camp Hill, Pa., 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that Jocelyn Zazyczny Konrad, currently vice president, healthcare initiatives, has been promoted to group vice president, pharmacy initiatives and clinical services. Konrad succeeds Karen Staniforth, who was recently promoted to the role of chief operating officer at Health Dialog, a subsidiary…
January 8, 20150Comments

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FINAL November and December J. C. Penney Holiday sales update

Same store sales for the combined November/December period up 3.7 percent; Company narrows fourth quarter sales guidance to upper end of range PLANO, Texas,  2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today provided a preliminary update on the Company’s performance for the combined nine-week November and December period. The Company reported comparable…
January 8, 20150Comments

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Kimco Realty Corp. announced transactions activity totaling gross amount of $3.1 billion for the full year 2014

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM), North America’s largest owner and operator of neighborhood and community shopping centers, today announced transactions totaling a gross amount of $999.0 million in the fourth quarter and $3.1 billion for the full year 2014. Highlights for the fourth quarter include the sale of…
January 8, 20150Comments

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The British Retail Consortium published the seventh issue of its internationally recognised BRC Global Standard for Food Safety

LONDON, 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published the seventh issue of its internationally recognised BRC Global Standard for Food Safety on 7 January 2015, and audits against Issue 7 will begin in July 2015. The BRC Global Standards are internationally recognised as the market leaders setting the benchmark for good manufacturing practices…
January 8, 20150Comments

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Retail Industry Leaders Association expressed support for the bi-partisan Save American Workers Act and the Forty Hours Is Full Time Act

Arlington, VA, 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — In letters sent to Congress today, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) expressed the industry's support for the bi-partisan Save American Workers Act and the Forty Hours Is Full Time Act. Both the House bill, introduced by Representatives Todd Young (R-IN) and -Dan Lipinski (D-IL), and the Senate…
January 8, 20150Comments

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The National Retail Federation expressed its strong support for H.R. 30, the Save American Workers Act

NRF Key Votes Bipartisan Bill that Restores the Traditional 40-Hour Workweek WASHINGTON, 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today expressed its strong support for H.R. 30, the Save American Workers Act, a bill that would restore the traditional 40-hour workweek standard for health benefits under the Affordable Care Act. NRF sent a letter…
January 8, 20150Comments

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Marks and Spencer Group Q3 update: Food business delivered another excellent quarter, significantly outperforming the market by c.3% pts

‘Very good Christmas in Food, difficult quarter in GM’ LONDON, 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer made good progress in three of its four key priorities for the year: 1) Food growth Great quarter with strong outperformance of the market: sales +2.8%; +0.1% LFL Record sales, +17% in the key Christmas week New stores performing well…
January 8, 20150Comments

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Starbucks global coffee educator Major Cohen hosted master class in coffee in Lima, Peru

SEATTLE, 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — César Rivadeneyra’s first memory of coffee begins like many young people who are discovering the beverage for the first time – a quick cup to get going in the morning or while studying  for finals with friends. “I used to think it was too bitter,” he said, recalling his…
January 8, 20150Comments

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Starbucks Corporation to release its first quarter fiscal 2015 financial results after the market close on Thursday, January 22, 2015

SEATTLE, 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2015 financial results after the market close on Thursday, January 22, 2015, with a conference call to follow at 2:00 p.m. PT. The conference call will be webcast and can be accessed on the company’s website: http://investor.starbucks.com. A replay…
January 8, 20150Comments

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Tesco announces average price reduction of 25% on hundreds of branded products

Simpler, lower, stable prices introduced from 8th January Hundreds of the nation’s favourite branded products are now cheaper at Tesco Average price reduction of 25% New lower prices will apply across all store formats Cheshunt, England, 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today cut prices on hundreds of branded products in response to…
January 8, 20150Comments

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