Posted on January 6, 2016 by EPR Retail News Editors

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. to host Q4 and full year 2015 financial results conference call on February 2, 2016

DENVER, 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2015 financial results on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 5:00 PM Eastern time. A press release with fourth quarter and full year 2015 financial results will be issued at approximately 4:30 PM Eastern time that same day.

The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 1-888-523-1232 or for international callers by dialing 1-719-325-4877. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call and can be accessed by dialing 1-877-870-5176 or 1-858-384-5517 for international callers; the password to access the replay is 214044. The replay will be available until February 9, 2016. The call will also be webcast live from the Company’s website on the investor relations page at ir.chipotle.com. An archived webcast will be available approximately one hour after the end of the call.

ABOUT CHIPOTLE
Steve Ells, founder, chairman and co-CEO, started Chipotle with the idea that food served fast did not have to be a typical fast food experience. Today, Chipotle continues to offer a focused menu of burritos, tacos, burrito bowls (a burrito without the tortilla) and salads made from fresh, high-quality raw ingredients, prepared using classic cooking methods and served in a distinctive atmosphere. Through our vision of Food With Integrity, Chipotle is seeking better food from using ingredients that are not only fresh, but that—where possible—are sustainably grown and raised responsibly with respect for the animals, the land, and the farmers who produce the food. In order to achieve this vision, we focus on building a special people culture that is centered on creating teams of top performers empowered to achieve high standards. This people culture not only leads to a better dining experience for our customers, it also allows us to develop future leaders from within. Chipotle opened with a single restaurant in 1993 and operates more than 1,900 restaurants, including 22 Chipotle restaurants outside the US, 11 ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen restaurants, and is an investor in an entity that owns and operates three Pizzeria Locale restaurants. For more information, visit Chipotle.com

Source: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
Mark Alexee, 303-605-1042
malexee@chipotle.com

Posted on January 6, 2016 by EPR Retail News Editors

CarMax, Inc. begins hiring for the company’s new store in Springfield, Il

One of FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® is Now Accepting Applications

RICHMOND, Virginia, 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, is currently hiring associates for the company’s new store in Springfield, Il. The store is scheduled to open in April 2016 at 2531 Chuckwagon Drive.

The new store is CarMax’s 6th store in Illinois, and is more than 7,000 square-feet. Applications are now being accepted on the retailer’s website at http://jobs.carmax.com.

Who is CarMax Hiring?

CarMax is seeking applicants for full and part-time positions.
Available positions include customer specialists, who work with the customers from start to finish on car purchases and appraisals, as well as auto repair specialists.
Auto repair specialists require previous automotive experience, however most positions do not.
Many CarMax associates have worked for other major retailers, such as Target, Lowe’s, Wal-Mart and Macy’s.

How Can Job Seekers Apply?

Applications are only accepted online. Job seekers should apply athttp://jobs.carmax.com.
To see videos with first-hand accounts from CarMax associates, visityoutube.com/carmax.

Why Work at CarMax?

CarMax is committed to hiring people with strong values of integrity, transparency and respect. We live these values every day and they drive how we treat our associates and our customers.
CarMax offers unmatched training and support for associate career growth.
CarMax offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
Stores are equipped with climate controlled, state-of-the-art service bays with quality equipment, and associates also receive discounts on car purchases and other services.
CarMax is recognized as one of FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® (11 years in a row), 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity, and 20 Best Workplaces in Retail, as well as one of TRAINING Magazine’s “Training Top 125” companies in America.

About CarMax
CarMax, a member of the FORTUNE 500 and the S&P 500 is the nation’s largest retailer of used vehicles. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, CarMax currently operates 155 superstores in 77 markets. The CarMax consumer offer features low, no-haggle prices, a broad selection of CarMax Quality Certified used vehicles, and superior customer service. During the 12 months ending February 28, 2015, the company retailed 582,282 used cars and sold 376,186 wholesale vehicles at our in-store auctions. For more information, access the CarMax website at www.carmax.com.

Media Contact
Beth Singer, CarMax Public Relations, (804) 747-0422 ext. 3447
pr@carmax.com ● @CarMax ● facebook.com/CarMax

Posted on January 6, 2016 by EPR Retail News Editors

CarMax, Inc. to hire more than 80 employees for its new store in Buford, Georgia

One of FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® is Now Accepting Applications

RICHMOND, Virginia, 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, is currently hiring more than 80 employees for the company’s new store in Buford, Georgia. The store is scheduled to open in February 2016 at 3699 Buford Drive.

This location is CarMax’s 10th store in Georgia, and is more than 14,000 square-feet. Applications are now being accepted on the retailer’s website at http://jobs.carmax.com.

Who is CarMax Hiring?

CarMax is seeking applicants for full and part-time positions.
Available positions include sales, business office, and service operations positions including inventory, service advisors and technicians.
Technicians require previous automotive experience, however most positions do not.
Many CarMax associates have worked for other major retailers, such as Target, Lowe’s, Wal-Mart and Macy’s.

How Can Job Seekers Apply?

Applications are only accepted online. Job seekers should apply athttp://jobs.carmax.com.
To see videos with first-hand accounts from CarMax associates, visityoutube.com/carmax.

Why Work at CarMax?

CarMax is committed to hiring people with strong values of integrity, transparency and respect. We live these values every day and they drive how we treat our associates and our customers.
CarMax offers unmatched training and support for associate career growth.
CarMax offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
Stores are equipped with climate controlled, state-of-the-art service bays with quality equipment, and associates also receive discounts on car purchases and other services.
CarMax is recognized as one of FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® (11 years in a row), 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity, and 20 Best Workplaces in Retail, as well as one of TRAINING Magazine’s “Training Top 125” companies in America.

Media Contact
Beth Singer, CarMax Public Relations, (804) 747-0422 ext. 3447
pr@carmax.com ● @CarMax ● facebook.com/CarMax

Posted on January 6, 2016 by EPR Retail News Editors

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation now accepting grant proposals for adult, family, summer reading and youth literacy program

Goodlettsville, Tenn., 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is now accepting grant proposals for adult, family, summer reading and youth literacy programs. Applications are available online at www.dgliteracy.org.

Eligible organizations must be a qualified 501(c)(3) organization with a valid IRS tax ID or be a public library or school and must be located within a 20-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center.

Adult Literacy Grants

Adult Literacy Grants award funding to nonprofit organizations that provide direct service to adults in need of literacy assistance. Organizations must provide help in one of the following instructional areas:

Adult Basic Education
GED or high school equivalency preparation
English Language Acquisition

Deadline to apply: February 25, 2016 (11:00 p.m. CST)
Grant Announcement: May 12, 2016
Maximum Grant Amount: $15,000

Family Literacy Grants

Family Literacy Grants provide funding to family literacy service providers. Organizations applying for funding must have the following three components:

Adult Education Instruction
Children’s Education
Parent and Child Together Time (PACT)

Deadline to apply: February 25, 2016 (11:00 p.m. CST)
Grant Announcement: May 12, 2016
Maximum Grant Amount: $15,000

Summer Reading Grants

Summer Reading Grants provide funding to local nonprofit organizations and libraries to help with the implementation or expansion of summer reading programs. Programs must target Pre-K through 12th grade students who are below grade level readers or readers with learning disabilities.

Deadline to apply: February 25, 2016 (11:00 p.m. CST)
Grant Announcement: May 12, 2016
Maximum Grant Amount: $3,000

Youth Literacy Grants

Youth Literacy Grants provide funding to schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations to help students who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading. Grant funding is provided to assist in the following areas:

Implementing new or expanding existing literacy programs
Purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives
Purchasing books, materials or software for literacy programs

Deadline to apply: May 19, 2016 (11:00 p.m. CST)
Grant Announcement: September 1, 2016
Maximum Grant Amount: $4,000

About Dollar General Corporation
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) has been delivering value to shoppers for over 75 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day!® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, clothing for the family, housewares and seasonal items at low everyday prices in convenient neighborhood locations. With 12,396 stores in 43 states as of October 30, 2015, Dollar General is America’s largest small-box discount retailer offering multi-price point merchandise. In addition to high quality private brands, Dollar General sells products from America’s most-trusted manufacturers such as Clorox, Energizer, Procter & Gamble, Hanes, Coca-Cola, Mars, Unilever, Nestle, Kimberly-Clark, Kellogg’s, General Mills, and PepsiCo. For more information on Dollar General, please visit www.dollargeneral.com.

SOURCE: Dollar General Corporation

Posted on January 6, 2016 by EPR Retail News Editors

Meijer’s free prescription program hit 30 million prescriptions dispensed since October 2006

Retailer’s program grows year over year, saving customers more than $422 million

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer pharmacies marked a major milestone late last month when the retailer’s free prescription program hit 30 million prescriptions dispensed – 6 million alone in 2015 – since October 2006 when the program launched. The program has saved customers more than $422 million, said Nat Love, vice president of pharmacy for the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer.

“Meijer is a family-owned company committed to meeting the needs of other families,” Love said. “We do this by providing positive solutions to everyday problems, which includes access to necessary medications. We began our free prescription program with that in mind, and are pleased that so many families across the Midwest continue to find it valuable.”

The retailer’s free prescription program helps ensure the health of families and individuals by enabling Meijer customers, regardless of insurance or co-pay, to have their prescriptions filled. The program began by covering leading oral generic antibiotics, with a special focus on the prescription most often filled for children. The program expanded over the years by offering free prenatal vitamins in May 2008; metformin, the most commonly-prescribed drug for type 2 diabetes, in 2010; and atorvastatin calcium, the generic substitute for Lipitor®*, the cholesterol-lowering medication, in 2012, Love said.

The most popular free prescription filled at Meijer in 2015 was atorvastatin calcium with 3 million this year, saving customers $37.7 million, followed by:

Metformin with 1.4 million prescriptions and a $10.6 million cost-savings to customers;
Antibiotics with 1.3 million prescriptions and a $10 million cost-savings; and
Prenatal vitamins with 540,000 prescriptions and an $11 million cost-savings.

*Lipitor® is a registered trademark of Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals.

About Meijer:
Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 223 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. As a pioneer of the “one-stop shopping” concept, Meijer stores have evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, garden centers and electronics offerings. Additional information on Meijer and the ability to shop for more can be found at www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer.

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Contact: Christina Fecher, 616-735-7968, christina.fecher@meijer.com

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Meijer’s free prescription program hit 30 million prescriptions dispensed since October 2006

Posted on January 6, 2016 by EPR Retail News Editors

Ron Rubin to step down as PREIT’s Executive Chairman

Ron Rubin will remain as Chairman of the Board

PHILADELPHIA, 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — PREIT (NYSE: PEI) announced that Ron Rubin will step down as the Company’s Executive Chairman, a role he’s held since 2012, effective June 7, 2016. Mr. Rubin will continue in his role as Chairman of the Board.

Joe Coradino, PREIT’s CEO noted, “I have benefitted tremendously from Ron’s leadership, the invaluable relationships he has created and his real estate savvy. The Company values the distinguished service, legacy and spirit established by Ron and will benefit from his continued leadership as Chairman of the Board.”

“All of the members of the Board wish to extend their gratitude to Mr. Rubin for his service to the Company as Executive Chairman, and for his years of remarkable dedication and leadership to the Company,” noted M. Walt D’Alessio, PREIT’s Lead Independent Trustee.

Ronald Rubin, is a highly accomplished and well-known leader in the real estate industry. He served as CEO of PREIT since 1997, when The Rubin Organization, which he founded, was acquired by PREIT. He became Chairman of PREIT’s Board of Trustees in 2001. In addition to serving as a Trustee of the International Council of Shopping Centers, he is the co-Chairman of the National Museum of American Jewish History and a Director of PECO Energy Company, a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation. He has also been actively involved with prominent local organizations in Philadelphia, including as a director of the Regional Performing Arts Center, the past chairman of Center City District, the former president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pennsylvania, and a former director of The Franklin Institute, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the United Jewish Appeal.

About PREIT

PREIT (NYSE: PEI) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership and management of differentiated shopping malls. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company owns and operates over 27 million square feet of retail space in the eastern half of the United States with concentration in the Mid-Atlantic region’s top MSAs. Since 2012, the company has driven a transformation guided by an emphasis on balance sheet strength, high-quality merchandising and disciplined capital expenditures. Additional information is available online at preit.com, on Twitter or LinkedIn.

CONTACT:
Heather Crowell
VP, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
(215) 454-1241
crowellh@preit.com

SOURCE PREIT

Posted on January 6, 2016 by EPR Retail News Editors

Janna Potts becomes Executive VP Chief Stores Officer Target Corporation

MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced the promotion of Janna Potts to executive vice president, chief stores officer. Potts will be responsible for the leadership of Target’s 1,805 stores across the United States. Potts will replace Tina Tyler and will assume the position effective immediately. She will serve as a member of Target’s leadership team and will report to Target’s chief operating officer, John Mulligan.

“Janna has been a tremendous leader at Target and we believe she will be a tremendous asset to the team, the company and, ultimately, our guests in this role,” said Mulligan. “As we continue to focus on offering our guests a seamless, uniquely Target shopping experience, we believe Janna’s strategic leadership, expertise in managing complex organizations, and her dedication to the team make her well suited for the opportunities ahead.”

Potts has been with the company since 1989 when she joined Mervyn’s. Since that time, she has held a variety of leadership positions in stores, operations, and human resources. Most recently, she was Target’s senior vice president of human resources focused on stores and distribution.

Media Contact: Dustee Jenkins (612) 696-3400
Investor Contact: John Hulbert (612) 761-6627

About Target Corporation
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at 1,805 stores and at Target.com. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its profit to communities, which today equals more than $4 million a week. For more information, visit Target.com/Pressroom. For a behind-the-scenes look at Target, visit Target.com/abullseyeview or follow @TargetNews on Twitter.

media hotline
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Posted on January 6, 2016 by EPR Retail News Editors

Price Chopper store in Guilderland, NY to be converted into Market 32

Unique Layout Will Require Store to be Closed During Construction

Schenectady, NY, 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Golub Corporation, parent company of Price Chopper, Market Bistro and Market 32, today announced its newest project to convert the Price Chopper store located in the Hamilton Square shopping plaza at the corners of Routes 20 and 155 in Guilderland, NY (the former 20 Mall Plaza) into a Market 32.

Construction is slated to begin the evening of January 23 and last until Spring of 2016. During the construction period, the store will be closed to enable a more efficient construction project. Customers are encouraged to shop at the other Guilderland Price Chopper located at the corner of Western Avenue and Johnson Road (approximately two miles away) or the Colonie Price Chopper on Central Avenue (less than four miles away).

“Given the unique configuration of this store, which is very long and narrow, it’s not practical for us to keep it open during the conversion,” said Mona Golub, VP Public Relations & Consumer Services for the homegrown chain. “So, we will temporarily close the store beginning at 6:00PM on January 23 to accommodate an accelerated construction schedule that will deliver a new Market 32 to our customers by early spring.”

All current teammates have been offered temporary positions at other local Price Chopper/Market 32 stores during the conversion of this store.

The look and feel of Market 32 is distinctively more modern than Price Chopper, though many of the differences are subtle. Marked by open space, a décor filled with soft earth tones and product-focused displays, murals and lighting, the brand emphasizes convenience, ready-to-eat foods, fresh, handcrafted, and locally grown, produced and manufactured products, and intuitive product/department adjacencies (e.g. greeting cards next to the floral department).

Work is already underway on the conversion to Market 32 of another Capital Region Price Chopper at Hudson Valley Plaza in Troy, NY (79 Vandenburg Place) as well as at a store in Torrington, CT.

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About The Golub Corporation: Based in Schenectady, NY, the Golub Corporation owns and operates 136 Price Chopper and Market 32 grocery stores in New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The American owned, family-managed company prides itself on longstanding traditions of innovative food merchandising, leadership in community service, and cooperative employee relations. Golub’s 22,000 teammates collectively own more than 47% of the company’s privately held stock, making it one of the nation’s largest privately held corporations that is predominantly employee-owned. For additional information, visit www.pricechopper.com

Contact:
Mona Golub
Price Chopper
518.379.1480
or
Jonathan Pierce, APR
Pierce Communications
518.427.1186

Posted on January 6, 2016 by EPR Retail News Editors

Malaysia: Giant to open six new stores and relaunch 28 existing stores nationwide

MALAYSIA, 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — SHAH MAIM GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Giant) plans to open six new stores and relaunch 28 existing stores nationwide to provide a renewed shopping experience for customers next year.

Among the six new stores to be opened are in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, ICangar, Kedah; Kota Baru, Kelantan; and Jeneh. Terenggam while the remaining two have yet to be revealed.

Giant operations director Ernest Potgleter said the company has decided to relaunch its stores after receiving complaints from customers that the stores have started to tool outdated.

‘Our customers said we look old. We have to revive the business. The stores have not been refurbished for the past five years and It Is time to give a new look.

“Giant Malaysia listens to customers and the transformation is tailored with the customer in mind, aiming at providing greater value and customer friendly lay out.

“We serve 23 million customers a week. You have to give them what they need and customers these days are very demanding. We have to be cheaper than other retailers and provide good service, good products and good environment in Giant stores,” he said at the relaunch of Giant Hypermarket Shah Alam, here, yesterday.

Potgleter said Giant spent RM2.5 million in capital expenditure to re-furbish the Shah Aim store and the amount would differ according to the size of the stores.

General merchandising director Lee Slew Mei said the relaunch embraced a change of layout making shopping a one-stop experience for customers.

“Children-related products are put together and We have a dedicated seasonal promotional area. Now, there is a back-to-school pro-motion running for six weeks and all back-to-school retatect products including stationery, school bags and uniforms are in one place,” she said.

At the same time, Lee said Giant has brought in many new ranges including those exclusive for Giant.

We have the O’Fresh range which comes directly from the farms in Cameron Highlands. The vegetables do not go through distribution cen-tres, therefore they are of better quality and the price is also lower,” she said.

Giant announced a special “Re-launch Promotion”, In conjunction with the relaunch of Giant Shah Alam from December 23 to January 31.

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Posted on January 6, 2016 by EPR Retail News Editors

DICK’S Sporting Goods announced its roster of more than 180 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Contenders

The sporting goods retailer is supporting a roster of athletes on their quest to be part of Team USA

PITTSBURGH, 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the official sporting goods retail sponsor of Team USA, announced today its roster of more than 180 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Contenders being supported by the Company through flexible employment opportunities and sponsorship agreements.

To date, over 170 Contenders are currently working in 87 DICK’S Sporting Goods stores in 31 states across the country. The Contenders are offered flexible work schedules and competitive compensation, allowing them to devote the necessary time to training to be part of Team USA at future Olympic or Paralympic Games. Athletes from 36 different sports, across both Olympic and Paralympic, summer and winter events, are participating in the program.

“We’re honored to provide these inspiring athletes with what they need – a flexible source of income – to pursue their Olympic and Paralympic dreams,” said Lauren Hobart, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Offer, DICK’S Sporting Goods. “At the same time, the Contenders are able to offer our customers their expertise as elite athletes. We have had such positive feedback on the program, from the Contenders, our customers and their fellow associates. It’s truly a win-win.”

DICK’S announced a multi-faceted partnership last February, which included the in-store employment program, sporting goods and equipment donations to the U.S. Olympic Training Centers and sponsorships to Team USA hopefuls to help them pursue their Olympic and Paralympic dreams.

“DICK’S Sporting Goods’ commitment to America’s elite athletes through their sponsorship of the USOC and the Contenders program is opening up important new pathways for athletes working to achieve their Olympic and Paralympic dreams,” said Lisa Baird, USOC chief marketing officer. “We are thrilled that this program has grown so fast and is helping so many athletes, and we are proud to call DICK’S a member of the USOC family of partners.”

To date, 11 additional Contenders, outside of the in-store employment program, have been provided with sponsorships from DICK’S Sporting Goods to support their journey to make Team USA, including 2016 U.S. Olympic Team hopeful Kerri Walsh Jennings and 2016 U.S. Paralympic Team hopeful Lex Gillette.

A current roster of the DICK’S Sporting Goods program as of today is included.

First Name	Last Name	Sport	Hometown	Store Location
Megan	Absten	Track & Field – 100m & 200m	Anna Maria, FL	Bradenton, FL
Kelly	Allen	Paralympic Kayak	Kingsford, MI	Bethany, OK
Sarah	Anderson	Curling	Broomall, PA	Roseville, MN
Joshua	Fryman	Track & Field – Hammer Throw	Maysville, KY	Myrtle Beach, SC
Jerome	Avery	Paralympic Track & Field -100m, 200m, 4x100m (Guide Runner)	Hanford, CA	El Cajon, CA
Courtney	Baker	Paralympic Sitting Volleyball	Crofton, KY	Lexington, KY
Michael	Barminski	Field Hockey	Ventura, CA	San Diego, CA
Daianna	Barron	Track & Field – 200m & 400m	Warrensville Heights, OH	Aurora, OH
Sheldon	Battle	Track & Field – Shot Put	Jamestown, NY	Tuscaloosa, AL
Sarah	Beard	Shooting	Danville, IN	Colorado Springs, CO
Tyler	Bennett	Paralympic Soccer	Wadsworth, OH	Akron, OH
Amelia	Bizer	Rugby	The Woodlands, TX	El Cajon, CA
Brandon	Blackley	Speedskating	Eagle River, AK	Salt Lake City, UT
Dominique	Booker	Track & Field – 100m & 200m	East Orange, NJ	Deer Valley, AZ
Mark	Braun	Paralympic Track & Field	Mounds View, MN	N/A
Joshua	Brown	Judo	Wasilla, AK	Colorado Springs, CO
Rodney	Brown	Track & Field – Discus	Chappell Hill, TX	Baton Rouge, LA
Amanda	Burke	Diving	Southampton, PA	State College, PA
Monique	Burkland	Paralympic Sitting Volleyball	Ardmore, OK	N. Oklahoma City, OK
Kathleen	Burnett	Track & Field – Race Walk	Issaquah, WA	El Cajon, CA
Kyra	Caldwell	Track & Field – Hurdles	Ypsilanti, MI	El Paso, TX
Kelsey	Campbell	Wrestling	Milwaukie, OR	Tempe, AZ
Amber	Campbell	Track & Field – Hammer Throw	Indianapolis, IN	Myrtle Beach, SC
Alexandra	Carlson	Curling	Inver Grove Heights, MN	Roseville, MN
Veronica	Carlson	Wrestling	Addison, IL	Rock Hill, SC
Nicholas	Christie	Track & Field – Race Walk	El Cajon, CA	San Diego, CA
Ernest	Chun	Wheelchair Rugby	Waipahu, HI	Scottsdale, AZ
Charles	Clark	Track & Field – 200m & 400m	Virginia Beach, VA	Virginia Beach, VA
Alyssa	Cleland	Paralympic Sitting Volleyball	Laguna Hills, CA	Oklahoma City, OK
Phoebe	Coffin	Synchronized Swimming	Los Gatos, CA	Pleasant Hill, CA
Michael	Coleman	Track & Field – 100m & 200m	Ruston, LA	San Diego, CA
Sineaid	Corley	Bobsled	New London, NH	Yonkers, NY
Bradley	Craig	Swimming	Midland, MI	Knoxville, TN
Brooke	Crain	Cycling – BMX	Visalia, CA	N/A
Franchon	Crews	Boxing	Baltimore, MD	Glen Burnie, MD
Joshua	Dangel	Track & Field – Pole Vault	Cincinnati, Ohio	San Diego, CA
Royce	Dates	Track & Field – Long Jump & Triple Jump	Memphis, TN	Nashville, TN
Abel	Del Toro	Paralympic Goalball	Fontana, CA	Fort Wayne, IN
Robert	Deller	Wheelchair Rugby	Marietta, GA	Kennesaw, GA
Ajai	Dhadwal	Field Hockey	Agoura Hills, CA	San Diego, CA
Quincy	Downing	Track & Field – 400m hurdles & 400m	Cleveland, OH	Baton Rouge, LA
Korey	Dropkin	Curling	Southborough, MA	Duluth, MN
Heather	Erickson	Paralympic Sitting Volleyball	Fayetteville, NC	N. Oklahoma City, OK
Quinn	Evenson	Curling	Fairbanks, AK	Duluth, MN
George	Fields	Track & Field – Long Jump & Sprints	Columbia, SC	Columbia, SC
Jeremy	Finton	Paralympic Track & Field – 100m, 400m, Club Throw	Tampa, FL	Lancaster, OH
Jason	Flanagan	Track & Field – Javelin Throw	Philadelphia, PA	Myrtle Beach, SC
Eileen	Ford-Faherty	Paralympic Archery	Perry, GA	North Macon, GA
Jonathan	Garcia	Speedskating	Houston, TX	Salt Lake City, UT
Richard	Garrett	Track & Field – Shot Put	Garland, TX	San Diego, CA
Amanda	Ghannam	Rugby	Danbury, CT	Danbury, CT
Lex	Gillette	Paralympic Track & Field – Long Jump	Raleigh, NC	N/A
Cameron	Glasgow	Track & Field – 400m	Santa Maria, CA	Cerritos, CA
Catherine	Graham	Team Handball	Hanover, IN	Opelika, AL
Brian	Graham	Wrestling	Kansas City, MO	Roseville, MN
Alex	Grassi	Field Hockey	Brookeville, MD	San Diego, CA
Mirielle	Graves	Judo	Edwardsville, IL	Colorado Springs, CO
Kimani	Griffin	Speedskating	Winston Salem, NC	Midvale, UT
Lindsay	Grogan	Paralympic Swimming	Macon, GA	Austin, TX
Tyson	Gunter	Paralympic Track & Field – Long Jump & High Jump	McCammon, ID	Pocatello, ID
Jenna	Haag	Curling	Milton, WI	Wauwatosa, WI
James	Harris Jr.	Track & Field – 400m & High Jump	Lanett, AL	Tallahassee, FL
Kevin	Hensley	Paralympic Soccer	Memphis, TN	Memphis, TN
Darrell	Hill	Track & Field – Shot Put	Darby, PA	State College, PA
Derick	Hinch	Track & Field – Pole Vault	Auburn, CA	San Diego, CA
Daniel	Hoffman	Paralympic Soccer	Baltimore, MD	Lawrence, KS
Austin	Hollimon	Track & Field – Hurdles	Atlanta, GA	Lenox – Atlanta, GA
Daryl	Homer	Fencing	Bronx, NY	N/A
Christopher	Hoodye	Paralympic Sitting Volleyball	Downey, CA	Oklahoma City, OK
Andras	Horanyi	Fencing	Boulder, CO	Colorado Springs, CO
Thomas	Howell	Curling	Brick, NJ	Wauwatosa, WI
James	Hurt	Track & Field – Steeplechase	Bogart, GA	Salt Lake City, UT
Isabella	Isaksen	Modern Pentathlon	Fayetteville, AR	Colorado Springs, CO
Candace	Jackson	Track & Field – 200m & 400m	Dallas, TX	Scottsdale, AZ
Jon	Jones	Track & Field – Shot Put	Portville, NY	Amherst, NY
Mahogany	Jones	Track & Field – 100m & 200m	Cleveland, OH	Phoenix, AZ
Kaleo	Kanahele	Paralympic Sitting Volleyball	Oklahoma City, OK	Oklahoma City, OK
Katelyn	Kelly	Bobsled	Orchard Park, NY	Midvale, UT
Joshua	Kennison	Paralympic Track & Field – 100m, 200m, Long Jump	South Paris, ME	Topsham, ME
Joshua	Larney	Track & Field – Long Jump	Cleveland, OH	Scottsdale, AZ
Christopher	Lawson	Track & Field – Hurdles	Temecula, CA	Cerritos, CA
Danell	Leyva	Gymnastics	Miami, FL	N/A
Chase	Madison	Track & Field – Discus	Newton, IA	Tuscasloosa, AL
J. Dee	Marinko	Paralympic Sitting Volleyball	Guthrie, OK	N. Oklahoma City, OK
Trevor	Marsicano	Speedskating	Ballston Spa, NY	Saratoga Springs, NY
Manuel	Martinez	Field Hockey	Lakeside CA	Arlington, TX
Elbert	Maxwell	Track & Field – Long Jump	Pittsburgh, PA	Glendale, AZ
Daniel	McCoy	Sled Hockey	Cheswick, PA	Pittsburgh Mills, PA
Daniel	McDonnell	Indoor Volleyball	Glendale, AZ	Huntington Beach, CA
Kaitlyn	McElroy	Kayak	Bethel, ME	Oklahoma City, OK
Jessica	Medina	Wrestling	Pomona, CA	Tempe, AZ
Desiree	Miller	Wheelchair Basketball	Monroe, WA	East Madison, WI
Asya	Miller	Paralympic Goalball	Lapeer, MI	Gresham, OR
Ibtihaj	Muhammad	Fencing	Maplewood, NJ	N/A
William	Mullarkey	Speedskating	Salt Lake City, UT	Salt Lake City, UT
Christopher	Murphy	Paralympic Cycling	Rancho Cucamonga, CA	Colorado Springs, CO
Amy	Naber	Rugby	Tucson, AZ	San Diego, CA
Nicole	Nieves	Paralympic Sitting Volleyball	Kissimmee, FL	Kissimmee, FL
Leah	Nugent	Track & Field – Hurdles	Abington, PA	Lexington, KY
Imani	Oliver	Track & Field – Triple Jump	Brooklyn, NY	Nashville, TN
Matthew	Parker	Weightlifting	Garland, TX	Colorado Springs, CO
Whitney	Pavlik	Beach Volleyball	Laguna Beach, CA	Laguna Hills, CA
Brett	Perry	Speedskating	Midland, MI	Midvale, UT
Elizabeth	Podominick	Track & Field – Discus	Lakeville, MN	El Cajon, CA
Jillion	Potter	Rugby	Austin, TX	N/A
Maya	Pressley	Track & Field – High Jump	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	Lenox – Atlanta, GA
Candice	Price	Track & Field – 100m Hurdles	Ypsilanti, MI	Ann Arbor, MI
David	Prince	Paralympic Track & Field – 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100m	Marietta, GA	Venice, FL
Chase	Reichman	Speedskating	West Allis, WI	Midvale, UT
Shealen	Reno	Cycling – BMX	Dallas, TX	Arlington, TX
Mason	Rhodes	Track & Field	Glennville, Georgia	El Cajon, CA
Keith	Ricks	Track & Field – 100m & 200m	Suffolk, VA	Findlay, OH
Monique	Riddick	Track & Field – Shot Put	Edison, NJ	East Brunswick, NJ
John	Risch	Track & Field – Race Walking	Williamston, MI	Grand Rapids, MI
Melanie	Roach	Weightlifting	The Dalles, OR	N/A
Ricky	Robertson	Track & Field – High Jump & Triple Jump	Hernando, MS	El Cajon, CA
Daniel	Robertson	Cycling	Rolling Meadows, IL	Colorado Springs, CO
Laura	Ryan	Diving	Elk River, MN	Athens, GA
Julia	Salata	Wrestling	Canton, MI	Colorado Springs, CO
Jonathan	Sanford	Track & Field – Long Jump	Tampa, FL	Nashville, TN
Kristen	Santos	Speedskating	Fairfield, CT	Salt Lake City, UT
Ian	Satterfield	Indoor Volleyball	Manhattan Beach, CA	El Segundo, CA
Nicole	Saunders	Track & Field – 400m	Newport News, VA	Newport News, VA
Carlijn	Schoutens	Speedskating	Heemstede, Netherlands	Midvale, UT
Jared	Schuurmans	Track & Field – Discus	Norfolk, NE	Nashville, TN
Donald	Scott	Track & Field – Triple Long Jump	Orlando, FL	Canton, MI
N’aithan	Scott	Track & Field – Hurdles	Oxnard, CA	Glendale, AZ
Erich	Seals	Track & Field – Hurdles	Baton Rouge, LA	Baton Rouge, LA
Allysa	Seely	Paralympic Triathlon	Glendale, AZ	Scottsdale, AZ
Claressa	Shields	Boxing	Flint, MI	N/A
Alexis	Shifflett	Paralympic Sitting Volleyball	Waseca, MN	N. Oklahoma City, OK
John	Shuster	Curling	Chisholm, MN	Duluth, MN
Parameet	Singh	Field Hockey	Simi Valley, CA	Moorpark, CA
Jerome	Singleton Jr.	Paralympic Track & Field – 100m, 200m, 4x100m	Greenwood, SC	Dedham, MA
Kristin	Smith	Track & Field – Hammer Throw	Marietta, GA	El Cajon, CA
Kenneth	Smith Jr.	Track & Field – Hurdles & 400m	Newport News, VA	Newport News, VA
Morgan	Snow	Track & Field – Hurdles	Decatur, GA	Lenox, GA
Toby	Stanley	Diving	Little Rock, AK	Durham, NC
Shakur	Stevenson	Boxing	Newark, NJ	N/A
Kevin	Stokes	Paralympic Track & Field – Club Throw	Roswell, GA	Alpharetta, GA
Tyler	Sundeen	Field Hockey	Simi Valley, CA	Simi Valley, CA
Austin	Surhoff	Swimming	Cockeysville, MD	Tempe, AZ
Ajax	Tadehara	Judo	Pocatello, ID	Colorado Springs, CO
Jeremy	Taiwo	Track & Field – Decathlon & Heptathlon	Renton, WA	Renton, WA
Jerica	Tandiman	Speedskating	Kearns, UT	Midvale, UT
Vaafuti	Tavana	Indoor Volleyball	Kjalaheo, HI	Newport Beach, CA
Matthias	Tayala	Track & Field – Hammer Throw	McDonald, OH	Niles, OH
Ronald	Taylor	Track & Field – Long Jump	San Diego, CA	El Cajon, CA
Justin	Terry	Track & Field – 4x400m Relay & 400m	Tallahassee, FL	McDonough, GA
Kristen	Thomas	Rugby	Philadelphia, PA	El Cajon, CA
Sarah	Thomas	Track & Field – 100m & 200m	Tallassee, AL	Tuscaloosa, AL
Sugar	Todd	Speedskating	Union, NE	Salt Lake City, UT
Aaron	Tran	Speedskating	Federal Way, WA	Midvale, UT
Katarzyna	Trzopek	Fencing	Pacifica, CA	Daly City, CA
Samantha	Tucker	Paralympic Archery	Gordon, NE	Nampa, ID
Christopher	Turori	Rugby	Valley Center, CA	San Diego, CA
Marthell	Vazquez	Paralympic Soccer	Long Beach, CA	Cerritos, CA
Derrick	Vicars	Track & Field – Shot Put	Genoa, OH	Findlay, OH
Kerri	Walsh Jennings	Beach Volleyball	Santa Clara, CA	N/A
Justin	Welch	Track & Field – Hammer Throw	Luckey, Ohio	Holland, OH
Taylor	Wheaton	Track & Field – Hurdles	Virginia Beach, VA	Tallahassee, FL
Mitch	Whitmore	Speedskating	Waukesha, WI	Salt Lake City, UT
Troy	Wilkerson	Skeleton	Norfolk, VA	Virginia Beach, VA
Wesley	Williams	Paralympic Track & Field – Long Jump (Guide Runner)	Visalia, CA	San Diego, CA
Jocelyn	Williams	Track & Field – Hammer Throw	Hamilton, NJ	Lynchburg, VA
Kenna	Wolter	Track & Field – Triple Jump	Santa Maria, CA	Nashville, TN
Victoria	Wood	Diving	Knoxville, TN	Grafton, WI
Soo	Yoo	Speedskating	Seoul, Korea	Midvale, UT
Phillip	Young	Track & Field – Long Jump & Triple Jump	Key West, FL	Tallahassee, FL
Jerebelle	Yutangco	Speedskating	Barrington, RI	Midvale, UT
Bethany	Zummo	Paralympic Sitting Volleyball	Dublin, CA	N. Oklahoma City, OK

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About DICK’S Sporting Goods

Founded in 1948, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. is a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. As of October 31, 2015, the Company operated 645 DICK’S Sporting Goods locations, serving and inspiring athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through a blend of dedicated associates, in-store services and unique specialty shop-in-shops. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, DICK’S also owns and operates Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream, True Runner and Chelsea Collective specialty stores. For more information, visit the Press Room at DICKS.com.

Contact DICK’S Sporting Goods: press@dcsg.com

SOURCE: DICK’S Sporting Goods

Posted on January 6, 2016 by EPR Retail News Editors

Evolution Fresh: Share Your Health and Wellness Activities on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook For A Chance to Win Prizes

SEATTLE, 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The New Year is here, and along with it comes a host of new ways to eat, drink and improve wellness.

Evolution Fresh, and its founder Jimmy Rosenberg, have a few ideas to help turn 2016 into the healthiest year yet.

Turn It Around

Sometimes doing a little can mean a lot. From drinking a green juice to taking a daily walk, Evolution Fresh is encouraging and rewarding people who turn it around with small, positive changes for a little joy and wellness in 2016.

Now through March 13, people can share their health and wellness activities on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook for a chance to win a year’s supply of Evolution Fresh green juice and other health-and-wellness-inspired prize packs*.

One easy, positive change people can make in the New Year is choosing Evolution Fresh cold-pressed, high pressure processed green juice – a tasty, nutritious way to get green vegetable goodness. When selecting a green juice, Evolution Fresh recommends turning around the bottle to examine the ingredient list. Evolution Fresh green juices feature a simple ingredient list with a green vegetable listed first – a sign of a truly green, green juice.

The greenest Evolution Fresh™ green juices are made from more than a pound of vegetables per bottle and have 10 grams of sugar or less per eight fluid-ounce serving. Additionally, Evolution Fresh juices are cold-pressed using high-pressure processing (HPP) to help protect flavor and nutrients. The brand’s green juice line-up contains authentic flavors and a variety of ingredient offerings, including:

Emerald Greens: cool cucumber with sweet apple, a squeeze of citrus and a chorus of leafy greens for a thoroughly thirst-quenching blend.

Essential Greens with Lime: a nutritious green juice with notes of spinach, romaine lettuce and kale, accented by cucumber, celery and a hint of lime for a refreshing finish. This drink is made from more than a pound of vegetables per bottle.

Green Devotion: a blend of sharp tangy celery, ultra-refreshing cucumber and leafy greens to create a light, lively juice.

Organic Sweet Greens and Ginger: made from leafy greens and vegetables blended with a sweet apple and lightly spiked with spicy ginger. All 100% organic, this is made from more than a pound of vegetables per bottle.

Sweet Greens and Lemon: a refreshing green juice featuring a medley of green vegetables, a squeeze of lemon, and a touch of sweetness from apple. This juice is made from more than a pound of vegetables per bottle.

Smooth Greens and Kale: a medley of go-to greens with potassium, a splash of tropical sweetness and a smooth mint finish. This beverage is made from more than a pound of vegetables per bottle.

Jimmy’s 2016 Rituals to Improve Wellness

The founder of Evolution Fresh has been committed to healthy living and inspiring others for more than three decades, when he began selling his juices on the beaches of Santa Monica, California. Here are three tips from Jimmy:

Drink green juice daily: I love to point people towards incorporating green juice into their daily lives and ask them to pay close attention to how it makes them feel. By making your own juice at home, blending a smoothie with a mix of seasonal fruit, spinach and kale, nut milks and superfoods or grabbing a cold-pressed green juice; making green juice a part of your daily routine is an easy way to get more vegetables and nutrients in your diet. Taking this small step in the morning helps set the tone for your day, and more nurturing choices are bound to follow throughout the day.

Get moving: Adding some form of movement into your daily routine is so important, not just for your body, but also for your mood and focus. If you are trying to begin a new habit, I recommend finding an activity that you enjoy. Do not underestimate a simple, sustainable start. Taking a short walk can be a good way to establish a ritual that you build on over time. There is also great benefit in adding stretch sessions or yoga to your routine. If you are looking for a new activity, enroll in a class at a gym or getting guidance from a fitness trainer is a great way to get inspired.

Be present and practice an attitude of gratitude: In a world where smartphones and social media are a constant source of distraction, make sure the first person you check in with each day is you. Before the hustle of the day starts, take a moment to be present and set an intention for the day. Each morning, think of three things you are grateful for. I find that this attitude of gratitude helps inspire me to carry this positive and appreciative tone into the day ahead. Another way to be mindful and become present is to practice five-minute mediations. Take a series of deep, intentional breaths to bring your awareness within.

For more ideas on how to ‘turn it around’ in 2016, visit www.EvolutionFresh.com and Follow @EvolutionFresh on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

For more information on this news release, contact the Starbucks Newsroom.

*For more information and full sweepstakes rules, please go to www.EvolutionFresh.com/turn-it-around-sweeps.

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Evolution Fresh: Share your health and wellness activities using the hashtags #TurnItAround and #sweepstakes on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook

Posted on January 6, 2016 by EPR Retail News Editors

Starbucks Coffee Passport made available to coffee lovers around the globe in a digital form

SEATTLE, 2016-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — An enduring coffee tasting guide used by Starbucks partners (employees) is brought to life in a digital form and made available to coffee lovers around the globe.

Company-issued print editions of the Starbucks Coffee Passport have been carried around by baristas since it was introduced in the early 1990s. The handy, pocket-size guide details a coffee’s journey from farm to cup, including the steps in growing, buying, roasting, brewing and tasting Starbucks coffee.

“We are bringing Starbucks Coffee Passport to a web app platform in a way that honors the legacy and tradition this guidebook holds for our partners, while making coffee knowledge and coffee exploration exciting and easily accessible for partners and customers alike,” said Alexandra Wheeler, Starbucks vice president of Global Digital Marketing.

Group coffee tastings are common occurrences at Starbucks. Partners are encouraged to write notes in their passport. Partners sampling Starbucks® Sumatra Coffee, for example, browse information about the coffee – including growing region and flavor notes – and add their own comments. A partner could write that the coffee tastes “earthy and herbal” or “full bodied and smooth.” When the entry is complete, the partner applies a Sumatra stamp, or sticker, to the paper passport.

The digital version enables the same type of coffee experience. Sixteen core Starbucks coffees, nearly a dozen Starbucks Reserve® Coffees and a half-dozen seasonal coffee selections may be explored through the web app coffee guide.

How-to guides and a glossary are supplemented with content from 1912 Pike, an all-things-coffee blog Starbucks launched in September that features coffee farmers’ stories from countries where Starbucks coffee is grown, video tutorials from partners and recipes.

“The Coffee Passport was made with partners in mind,” said David Carter, manager, Global Coffee & Tea Education. “It’s a partner tool, but it was also designed to be accessible for our truly coffee-curious customers.”

Accessing the Starbucks Digital Coffee Passport

Long in discussion, the Starbucks® Digital Coffee Passport was first shared with partners last month and is available for customers beginning today (January 5).

“By making this publicly accessible, we hope that Starbucks partners and customers around the world will be able to connect through coffee,” Carter said.

The passport is a web-based app for any mobile device.

Visit passport.starbucks.com in the Safari or Chrome mobile smartphone browsers and save a shortcut.
iOS: Launch the Safari browser and go to passport.starbucks.com. Tap the Share button on the bottom bar of the browser (it’s the square with the arrow pointing up). From the Share menu, tap Add to Home Screen.
Android: Launch Chrome for Android and go to passport.starbucks.com. Tap the menu button and then tap Add to Home Screen. The Coffee Passport icon will appear on your Home Screen like other apps or widgets.
Users may log in with a Facebook or Google account to save tasting notes and collect coffee tasting stamps.

As for the Starbucks Coffee Passport in its original form, the tradition will continue.

“The print version remains available, and holds a special place for many of us,” Carter said. “Some of us really enjoy building a collection of full passports and the tactile feel of a used and worn passport. For those who prefer a physical passport, we won’t leave you behind.”

For more information on this news release, contact Starbucks Newsroom.

SOURCE: Starbucks Corporation

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Starbucks Coffee Passport made available to coffee lovers around the globe in a digital form