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Philippines: SM Supermalls partners with Cebu Sealife Park Inc. to bring Cebu Ocean Park within the SM Seaside City Cebu Complex

Family bonding destination ‘Above All Else’ Cebu, Philippines, 2015-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Families in Cebu and the rest in the Visayas and Mindanao are in for an ‘Above All Else’ kind of treat as SM Supermalls, the country's biggest mall network, announced a strategic partnership with Cebu Sealife Park Inc., the same group that…
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Martha Stewart Pets holiday collection provides festive ways to celebrate the season with our Pets available exclusively at PetSmart®

From Apparel and Toys to Pampering and Home Décor, Holiday Line Offers Martha’s Take on Petsgiving - Celebrating the Holidays with our Pets PHOENIX, 2015-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — From classic barn coats and festive bow-tie collars to plaid sweaters, beauty products, and cozy holiday-themed beds, the Martha Stewart Pets holiday collection, available exclusively at PetSmart®, provides…
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Business Management Retail Retailer

Cabela’s to explore and evaluate a wide range of strategic alternatives to further enhance shareholder value

SIDNEY, Neb., 2015-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cabela’s Incorporated (NYSE:CAB) today announced that its Board of Directors is initiating a process to explore and evaluate a wide range of strategic alternatives to further enhance shareholder value. “We continue to believe that our Vision 2020 strategy will position Cabela’s to be the world’s best omni-channel retailer, while…
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University of Edinburgh Business School partners with Dixons Carphone to develop teaching and research in data science

LONDON, 2015-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — University of Edinburgh Business School has announced a new partnership with Europe's leading specialist electrical and telecommunications retailer and services company, Dixons Carphone. The educational tie-up will champion and develop the role of data science and analytics in business education. As business becomes ever more digital and data-driven, there…
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Ireland’s largest convenience and fuel retailer Topaz Energy Group Ltd to be acquired by Canadian company Alimentation Couche-Tard

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2015-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Topaz Energy Group Ltd, Ireland’s largest convenience and fuel retailer, is to be acquired by the publicly quoted Canadian company Alimentation Couche-Tard (known as Couche-Tard). The two companies signed an agreement today that will lead to the acquisition by the Canadian company of Topaz Energy Group Ltd together…
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Wine.com highlights top wines purchased during the first 11 months of 2015 in its 9th annual Wine.com 100

Customers choose top 100 from field of 20,000 unique wines San Francisco, CA, 2015-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wine.com, the nation’s leading online wine retailer, today announced the ninth annual Wine.com 100. Highlighting the top wines purchased during the first 11 months of 2015, the Wine.com 100 is the industry’s only list based exclusively on consumer…
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Starbucks partners with on-demand delivery service Postmates to bring delivery experience to life

SEATTLE, 2015-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks brought its first Starbucks Green Apron Delivery to the Empire State Building in October, a service designed specifically for a dense urban environment and one of the most requested by Starbucks customers. But customers aren’t just in office buildings – they’re at soccer games with their kids, at…
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Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

Carrefour celebrates International Disability Day and constantly striving to integrate people with disabilities into the workplace

Find out how Carrefour is constantly striving to do more to integrate people with disabilities into the workplace! We take a look at some of the initiatives being implemented in the various countries in which the Group operates. Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2015-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour is involved in long-term initiatives designed to integrate growing numbers…
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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. to acquire Ireland’s leading convenience and fuel retailer Topaz

Laval, Québec, Canada, 2015-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“Couche-Tard”) (TSX: ATD.A/ATD.B) announces today that it has signed, through one of its wholly-owned indirect subsidiaries, an agreement to acquire Ireland’s leading convenience and fuel retailer Topaz, through purchasing the majority share capital (more than 99.86%) of both Topaz Energy Group Limited (“TEGL”) and Resource…
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British Land announced successful liability management transaction

LONDON, 2015-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 24 November 2015, British Land announced a tender offer in respect of its £200 million 6.75% First Mortgage Debenture Bonds due 2020 of which £170 million was outstanding.  The deadline for that offer was 4.00pm on 1 December 2015.  Today, British Land has announced that it received…
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BRC-NIELSEN: Shop prices fell by 2.1% in November from a 1.8% decline in October

Overall shop prices reported deflation of 2.1% in November from a 1.8% decline in October, a joint record low. Food reported annual deflation of 0.3% from a 0.4% fall in October. On a 12-month average basis, the Shop Price Index reported deflation of 1.7%. Non-food deflation decelerated to 3.3% from 2.7% in October. LONDON, 2015-12-4…
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Inditex: Zara Home to launch its online platform in Australia

 Zara Home Australia chosen as the Inditex Group's début e-commerce platform in the Southern Hemisphere The product catalogue available at www.zarahome.com includes home textiles from sheets and towels to tablecloths as well as a selection of furniture, dishware, cutlery, home decoration objects and gifts The online milestone coincides with the opening of the chain's #500…
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Sidney Save-On-Foods manager Justin McGregor awarded the Generation Next Award

Justin McGregor awarded the Generation Next Award at gala dinner in Toronto Vancouver, B.C., 2015-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — ​​​Sidney Save-On-Foods manager Justin McGregor is this year’s recipient of the Generation Next Award, a national award that recognizes leaders under the age of 40 in the grocery industry. The award was presented at a dinner held in…
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Law Management Retail Retailer

RILA VP government affairs Kelly Kolb: Agreement on a long-term transportation package is good news

Arlington, VA, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — ​​​A long-term transportation funding plan is welcome news, but retailers remained frustrated that stronger provisions to measure performance at America’s ports were not included in the final agreement. “Agreement on a long-term transportation package is good news,” said Kelly Kolb, vice president for government affairs with the Retail Industry Leaders Association…
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X5 Retail Group, Rus Food Foundation to provide food aid to those in need across Russia

Moscow, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group, a leading Russian food retailer, and the Rus Food Foundation have launched Basket of Kindness, a nationwide initiative to provide food aid to those in need across Russia. Rus Food Foundation is the Russian arm of the Global FoodBanking Network. The Basket of Kindness organisers have…
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Financial Management Retail Retailer

Pacha Soap receives funding from Whole Foods Market’s Local Producer Loan Program

Newest Recipient of Whole Foods Market® Local Producer Loan Program Grows Business AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pacha Soap is the newest independent local business to receive funding from Whole Foods Market’s Local Producer Loan Program. With the new funds, Hastings-based Pacha Soap will develop their sustainable liquid hand soap product line, Pump…
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Business Management Retail Retailer

Retail veteran Eric Claus named new Chief Executive Officer of Save-A-Lot

Claus brings over 30 years of retail experience, including hard discount and grocery, as well significant CEO experience to the Company’s Save-A-Lot business MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) today announced that retail veteran Eric Claushas been named the new Chief Executive Officer of Save-A-Lot, the Company’s hard-discount grocery segment. Claus, 59, joins…
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Rite Aid offers discounts on select trivalent flu shots in support of National Influenza Vaccination Week

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention States Flu Activity is Typically Highest Between December and February CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — From now through December 12, Rite Aid will offer discounts on select trivalent flu shots in support of National Influenza Vaccination Week. Flucelvax, a cell based vaccine, will be available for…
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Malls Management Retail Retailer

Eight new shopping and dining options will debut at The Mall of San Juan before the end of 2015

Eight new stores and restaurants debuting by year end SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Mall of San Juan today announced eight new shopping and dining options will debut before the end of 2015 -- seven of which are exclusive to the market. More than 20 additional stores and restaurants are…
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Best Buy adds new live-chat feature within its mobile app

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Need help choosing between two TVs? Wondering whether the latest smartwatch is compatible with your smartphone? Want to check the status of a recent order? Now you can get help on all of that and more with BlueAssist, a new live-chat feature within the Best Buy mobile app. With the…
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PetSmart: Instagram-famous pets Milla the Cat and Tonkey Bear made their top 10 picks for this holiday season

Milla the Cat and Tonkey Bear the Dog Make Their Gift Wish Lists from PetSmart PHOENIX, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Instagram-famous pets Milla the Cat and Tonkey Bear, a Shar Pei dog, want to ensure all pets know what to put on their wish lists this holiday season. With PetSmart’s endlessly fun and festive…
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Alibaba Group appointments: Terry von Bibra to lead Germany and Sébastien Badault to lead France for Alibaba Group

Terry von Bibra to lead Germany and Sébastien Badault to lead France for Alibaba Group  Paris and Munich, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) today announced the appointment of Terry von Bibra as managing director of Alibaba Group Germany and Sébastien Badault as managing director of Alibaba Group France, effective immediately. The appointment of…
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Baskin-Robbins unveils its festive lineup of ice cream cakes for the holiday season

New Polar Bear Cake and Fudge Yule Log Roll Cake are perfect for holiday gatherings CANTON, Mass., 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins is helping to spread holiday cheer this season with a festive lineup of ice cream cakes and its cool new Flavor of the Month, OREO® Cool Mint Chocolate. Featuring chocolate ice cream filled…
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The Bon-Ton Stores to host Santa Fest in all of its 252 Bon-Ton department stores on Saturday, Dec 5

Parents Can Take Photos of Their Children With Santa From 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. MILWAUKEE, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT), which operates Bon-Ton, Boston Store, Bergner's, Carson's, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers stores, has announced it will host Santa Fest in all of its 252 Bon-Ton department stores onSaturday, December…
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Findel plc: General Meeting Requisitioned by Sports Direct International (SDI); Update Regarding Irrevocable Undertakings

Cheshire, England, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Findel plc, the UK Home Shopping and Education businesses, announces that it has received an irrevocable undertaking from River & Mercantile Asset Management LLP to vote against the resolution proposed by Sports Direct International to appoint Mr Gardener to the Findel board of directors (as set out in the…
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Staples, Inc. to implement a proxy access procedure for stockholder director nominations

FRAMINGHAM, Mass, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors has amended and restated the Company’s by-laws to implement a proxy access procedure for stockholder director nominations. “Our decision to adopt proxy access reinforces the Board’s commitment to enhancing our governance standards to align with evolving best practices,”…
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Staples, Inc. to pay quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common stock share

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend onStaples, Inc. common stock of $0.12 per share. The dividend is payable on January 14, 2016, to shareholders of record on December 23, 2015. About Staples Staples makes it easy to make more happen…
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Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

King Kullen annual James A. Cullen Memorial Golf Outing raised $100,000 for Little Flower Children and Family Services

Bethpage, NY, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — King Kullen’s 33rd annual James A. Cullen Memorial Golf Outing has raised $100,000 for Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York.  The not-for-profit organization finds adoptive and foster homes for children on Long Island and in New York City. “To pay tribute to our father, James A.…
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Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx donate 60,000 pairs of socks for the cold weather

Modesto, CA, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the spirit of the global celebration of giving, Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx are donating 60,000 pairs of socks tomorrow to several organizations that help the communities our stores serve. “HomeFirst is so grateful to Lucky for the donation of 12,000 socks for our homeless clients,” said…
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