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Starbucks: sales of Teavana® Oprah Chai raised $5 million for youth organizations in the U.S. and Canada

Continuing Its Long-term Commitment to Provide Pathways to Opportunity for Young People, Starbucks Makes a Donation from Each Cup of Teavana® Oprah Chai to Benefit Youth Organizations Including Girls Inc., National CARES Mentoring Movement, Pathways to College and U.S. Dream Academy With the Purchase of Every Teavana® Oprah Cinnamon Chai Latte, April 9-11 from 2-5…
April 7, 20150Comments

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Starbucks and Arizona State University expand Starbucks College Achievement Plan with 100% tuition coverage for every eligible U.S. Starbucks partner (employee)

The expanded Starbucks College Achievement Plan will be offered to more than 140,000 full-time and part-time partners (employees) and will also provide a remarkable additional benefit to the 10,000 Opportunity Youth Starbucks has committed to hire Full tuition coverage is now available for all four years of college with access to 49 online degree programs,…
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Walmart launches nationwide initiative to take action in the fight against hunger, the spring Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign

Walmart and six suppliers aim to donate enough to help Feeding America secure 75 million meals for affiliate food banks across the country BENTONVILLE, ARK., 2015-4-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Walmart launches the spring Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, a nationwide initiative inviting the public to take action in the fight against hunger. Working with…
April 7, 20150Comments

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Sampling event: two new flavors of KIND bars in participating Starbucks stores beginning April 6

On April 6, customers may try a complimentary KIND bar during a national sampling event, while supplies last, in participating Starbucks stores SEATTLE, 2015-4-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — With busy lifestyles on the rise, more people want snacks that are both wholesome and portable. Health experts recommend eating balanced mini meals throughout the day to…
April 6, 20150Comments

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IKEA officially plugged-in expanded solar energy array atop its Boston-area store in Stoughton, MA

STOUGHTON, MA, 2015-4-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today officially plugged-in an expanded solar energy array atop its Boston-area store that opened nine years ago in Stoughton, MA. The 51,516-square-foot solar panel addition consists of a 318-kW system built with 1,248 panels, and will produce 385,900 kWh more of…
April 6, 20150Comments

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Delhaize Group discloses information about the acquisition of treasury shares

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-4-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group discloses information with respect to the acquisition of treasury shares in accordance with Belgian law. Delhaize Group has recently acquired the following number of shares on Euronext Brussels pursuant to a share buy-back program with a Belgian credit institution for the purchase of Delhaize Group shares in…
April 6, 20150Comments

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Delhaize Group announces the nominations of Mrs. Dominique Leroy and Mr. Patrick De Maeseneire to become independent members of the Board of Directors

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-4-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group is pleased to announce the nominations of Mrs. Dominique Leroy and Mr. Patrick De Maeseneire to become independent members of the Board of Directors. At the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, to be held on May 28, 2015, the Board of Directors of Delhaize Group will propose the appointment…
April 6, 20150Comments

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Ahold updates on its share buyback program from March 30, 2015 up to and including April 3, 2015

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2015-4-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 120,000 Ahold common shares in the period from March 30, 2015 up to and including April 3, 2015. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 18.4048 per share for a total consideration of € 2.21 million. These repurchases were made as part…
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British Retail Consortium subsidiary On-Pack Recycling Label Ltd short-listed as a finalist in the 2015 National Recycling Awards

LONDON, 2015-4-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The On-Pack Recycling Label Ltd has been short-listed as a finalist in the 2015 National Recycling Awards, recognising the increasing contribution the labelling system makes in promoting recycling in the UK. As the not-for-profit scheme enters its seventh year of operations it's celebrating double recognition for its work. Not…
April 6, 20150Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation announces March sales results; 4.3 percent up over the prior-year period

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-4-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results for March. Monthly Sales  For the four weeks ended March 28, 2015, same store sales increased 4.3 percent over the prior-year period. March front-end same store sales increased 2.5 percent. Pharmacy same store sales, which included an approximate 167 basis points…
April 6, 20150Comments

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Meijer to invest $50M in extensive remodel projects for four supercenters in Kettering, Miami Township, Englewood and Beavercreek

Extensive remodeling project for four Meijer stores will feature intuitive store design along with expanded food, apparel selections GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-4-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — In an effort to further enhance its customer shopping experience, Meijer will invest nearly $50 million in extensive remodel projects for four supercenters located in Kettering, Miami Township, Englewood and…
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Defense Commissary Agency begins its scheduled roll out of Wi-Fi access to its stateside stores

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-4-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wi-Fi access for commissary patrons is coming to stateside stores as the Defense Commissary Agency begins its scheduled roll out of the online service. Through the Commissary Patron Internet Mobile System, or CPIMS, the agency will gradually open customer Wi-Fi access initially at all stateside commissaries to include…
April 6, 20150Comments

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Ahold: Jan Hommen will resume his role as Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2015-4-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold announces that Jan Hommen will resume his role as Chairman of the Supervisory Board with immediate effect after temporarily stepping down as Chairman on June 14, 2014. Upon resuming his role as Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Jan Hommen will chair the upcoming 2015 Annual General…
April 4, 20150Comments

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MARKS AND SPENCER QUARTER 4 2014/15: Food outperformed the market; General Merchandise performance improved

MARKS AND SPENCER GROUP PLC QUARTER 4 2014/15 TRADING STATEMENT 13 WEEKS TO 28 MARCH 2015 LONDON, 2015-4-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — ‘Food outperformed the market; General Merchandise performance improved’ Marks & Spencer continued to make strong progress against its four priorities for the year: 1) Food business outperformed the market Another strong performance in a difficult market: sales +3.7%; LFL…
April 4, 20150Comments

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Students at Kensington and Chelsea Millinery College helped Sainsbury’s to launch its Easter egg packaging recycling scheme

LONDON, 2015-4-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Students at Kensington and Chelsea Millinery College have helped Sainsbury’s to launch its Easter egg packaging recycling scheme with a new twist on the traditional Easter bonnet parade. Kensington & Chelsea students create Easter bonnet – entirely from recycled Easter egg packaging Sainsbury’s is providing special recycling points for…
April 4, 20150Comments

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Walgreens Will be the Exclusive Retailer of Red Noses in the U.S.

Walgreens Will be the Exclusive Retailer of Red Noses in the U.S.  New York, NY, 2015-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — NBC today announced its collaboration with Walgreens and M&M’S® Brand around its first-ever “Red Nose Day” broadcast. To drive positive change through powerful entertainment, Walgreens and M&M’S will be two of the presenting media sponsors…
April 3, 20150Comments

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Tesco introduces trampoline inspired bouncy aisles to help people reach the top shelves more easily

Cheshunt, England, 2015-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoppers will soon have their weekly shop taken to a whole new level of fun as Tesco takes a leap forward in revolutionising the shopping experience with the introduction of trampoline inspired bouncy aisles, which will help people reach the top shelves more easily. Lucy Mecklenburgh, ex-TOWIE favourite…
April 3, 20150Comments

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Tesco and Children’s Food Trust partner to expand network of children’s ‘Let’s Get Cooking’ clubs

Children’s Food Trust joins forces with Tesco in new deal worth almost £5 million to expand network of children’s ‘Let’s Get Cooking’ clubs New clubs will be concentrated in disadvantaged areas and the number of clubs will be expanded by a third Cheshunt, England, 2015-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Children’s Food Trust has…
April 3, 20150Comments

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Starbucks invested more than $3.7 million in Origin Community Grants in 2014 to help support coffee farming communities

SEATTLE, 2015-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — In 2014, Starbucks invested more than $3.7 million in Origin Community Grants to help support the health and stability of coffee farming communities. Here’s how Starbucks began its journey with origin grantee Heifer International. When Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman and chief executive officer, traveled to the hills of northern Rwanda…
April 3, 20150Comments

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The Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft partnered with General Mills for community concert featuring OneRepublic on July 25 at Van Andel Arena

OneRepublic set to take the stage in a week full of events GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft has partnered with General Mills to provide a community concert featuring OneRepublic on July 25 at Van Andel Arena®, tournament officials announced today. Fans will recognize OneRepublic’s hit, “Counting Stars,”…
April 2, 20150Comments

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Meijer to open and operate full-service retail pharmacy on the campus of the Spectrum Health Medical Center

Partnership expected to bring convenience to patients GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Spectrum Health and Meijer have signed a letter of intent to explore the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer opening and operating a full-service retail pharmacy on the campus of the Spectrum Health Medical Center. A final agreement would allow Meijer to operate…
April 2, 20150Comments

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Cub Foods brings customized carts for families of children and adults with special needs to all 76 Cub stores in Minnesota

The customized carts make the shopping experience easier for families of children and adults with special needs STILLWATER, MINN., 2015-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cub Foods, the first grocer in the Twin Cities to offer Caroline’s Cart to customers with special needs children, today announced it is bringing the one-of-a-kind customized shopping carts to all 76…
April 2, 20150Comments

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Target Canada Co. will complete its inventory liquidation efforts and close the last of its 133 Canadian retail stores to the public on April 12

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — This morning, Target Canada Co. announced that it will complete its inventory liquidation efforts and close the last of its 133 Canadian retail stores to the public on April 12.  In addition, Target Canada’s three distribution centres and Mississauga headquarters have been closed.  Liquidator-led fixture sales will continue in…
April 2, 20150Comments

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7‑Eleven introduces two Melt artisan sandwiches based on popular demand

DALLAS, TX, 2015-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Making a sandwich is easy, right? Two slices of bread, meat, cheese and sauce … done. Creating the two new7‑Eleven® Melt artisan sandwiches was a little more involved. Like evaluating 20 different bread options … measuring 1,000 different buns … creating 75 prospective sauces … testing multiple cheese varieties…
April 2, 20150Comments

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7‑Eleven announces top 3 finalists in Operation: Take Command contest to win a franchise fee-free 7‑Eleven store

Selected from 10 Videos, Three Come to Dallas for CEO Interview DALLAS, TX, 2015-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — The public, friends and relatives of 10 military veterans competing for a 7‑Eleven store somewhere in the U.S. cast more than 30,000 votes in the company’s nationalOperation: Take Command competition that ended Sunday night with the selection of the…
April 2, 20150Comments

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Two Co-operative food stores re-opens in Cardiff following major makeovers

Cardiff, UK, 2015-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Two Co-operative food stores have re-opened in Cardiff this week (26 and 27 March 2015) as part of an investment programme in excess of £3M designed to transform the shopping experience for communities in and around the city during 2015. Improvements are in-store at The Co-operative Food in…
April 2, 20150Comments

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BESTSELLER arranges world-wide charity day across all its brand and countries on 10 April

Brande, Denmark, 2015-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — BESTSELLER is arranging a world-wide charity day across all its brand and countries. ‘One day to unite and do good’ is what it’s all about. The name of the event is GIVE-A-DAY and the concept is simply ‘Everything our customers spend on 10 April is given to charity’. ABOUT…
April 2, 20150Comments

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Peapod by Stop & Shop donates $10,000 on its drivers’ behalf to food banks in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Quincy, MA, 2015-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the arrival of spring, residents in the Northeast are breathing a collective sigh of relief, happy to bid farewell to one of the most trying winters on record. To recognize the outstanding efforts of its drivers who have been on the frontlines of Mother Nature’s fury, Peapod by…
April 2, 20150Comments

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PetSmart, Inc. names six new leaders to its senior leadership team

PHOENIX, ARIZONA, 2015-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart, Inc. (“PetSmart” or the “Company”) today named six new leaders to its senior leadership team who, collectively, will be responsible for key growth areas of the Company, including customer experience, merchandise planning, strategy, initiatives, sourcing and real estate. The additions to the senior leadership team reflect the first…
April 2, 20150Comments

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