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Staples and Office Depot intend to waive the merger agreement termination date to May 16, 2016

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and BOCA RATON, Fla., 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) and Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP) today announced that the Board of Directors of both companies intend to waive the merger agreement termination date of February 4, 2016, and extend it to May 16, 2016.  The extension allows for the…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Business Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Ralphs Grocery Company keeps its commitment of giving; donated more than $6 million to communities and charitable causes in 2015

Company also Donates 3.4 Million Pounds of Fresh Food to Feeding America Partner Agencies LOS ANGELES, 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ralphs Grocery Company believes in giving back to the communities its store serve. In keeping with its commitment of giving, the supermarket company today announced that it contributed more than $6 million to local communities…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Environment Management Retail Retailer Technology

Colruyt Group lowers impact on climate change with liquid ice containers to transport fresh products to the stores

Liquid ice cooling has a 58% lower impact on climate change Halle, Belgium, 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colruyt Group has recently started using a new type of refrigerated container to transport fresh products to the stores. This ‘liquid ice container’ was developed by in-house engineers and uses liquid ice, a first in the sector. The container…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Starbucks Coffee Company launches new digital music experience with Spotify

Over 7,500 Starbucks U.S Company-Operated Stores Integrated with Leading Streaming Service Spotify Through World-Class Starbucks App, Connects Customers to New Digital Music Experience 10 Million Member My Starbucks Rewards® Loyalty Program and Spotify Users Can Now Discover, Save and Take Starbucks Curated Content with Them Weekly Feature to Highlight New Artists, Albums and Freshly Curated Starbucks…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Electronics Marketing Retail Retailer

Amazon announces available Dash Replenishment devices

Brother, GE Appliances, and Gmate devices now integrate Dash Replenishment to automatically order everyday essentials from Amazon Purell and Whirlpool Smart Dishwasher join Dash Replenishment program Dash Replenishment APIs now broadly available for device makers from hobbyists to large manufacturers SEATTLE, 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today announced the first devices available with Amazon…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Management Retail Retailer Shops

Macy’s: Bloomingdale’s to open store in Kuwait in 2017 as part of its partnership with Al Tayer Group LLC

CINCINNATI, 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced that a Bloomingdale’s store is planned to open in spring 2017 in Kuwait as part of a strategic partnership with Al Tayer Group LLC, a leading UAE-based company with diversified business. This will be Bloomingdale’s second international location (the first opened in Dubai in 2010)…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Waitrose launches Pick Your Own Offers its first TV advertising campaign to highlight its money-saving scheme

LONDON, 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — From this week, Waitrose will launch its first TV advertising campaign to highlight its money-saving scheme Pick Your Own Offers. Pick Your Own Offers gives customers the power to choose their own savings, as customers can select which ten products from over 1,000 they'd like to save 20 per cent…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Healthcare Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Waitrose to reduce sugar in its range of breakfast cereals in 2016

Waitrose takes 25 tonnes of sugar out of popular own label products LONDON, 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose has today announced plans to reduce sugar in its range of breakfast cereals during 2016 by stripping out more than 7.5 million calories or nearly two tonnes in the coming year. The commitment will involve a 15 per…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Lowe’s to exit the joint venture with Woolworths Limited in Australia

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today announced it has provided notification to Woolworths Limited, its joint venture partner in Australia, of its intent to begin the process of exiting its investment in the joint venture, which operates Masters Home Improvement stores and Home Timber and Hardware Group’s…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Business Healthcare Management Retail Retailer

CVS Health announces partnerships with the National Black Nurses Association and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses

New alliances with National Black Nurses Association & National Association of Hispanic Nurses to strengthen company’s diverse nursing workforce populations WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of an ongoing commitment to develop a diverse workforce that reflects the patients and communities it serves, CVS Health today announced strategic partnerships with two leading national…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Golub Corporation announces the appointment of Scott Grimmett as its chief executive officer

Accomplished Executive to Lead Family-Owned Company SCHENECTADY, NY, 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Golub family today announced that Scott Grimmett has been named chief executive officer (CEO), of the Schenectady, NY based Golub Corporation, parent company of Price Chopper, Market Bistro and Market 32. Grimmett, who will also carry the title of president, has…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

ascena retail group names Duane Holloway as Senior Vice President and General Counsel

MAHWAH, N.J., 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ:ASNA) (the “Company”), today announced the appointment of Duane Holloway as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective immediately. Mr. Holloway will serve on the Company’s leadership team and report to David Jaffe, President and CEO. He will be responsible for overseeing all legal…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Awards Consumer Services Management Retail Retailer

Lagardère Travel Retail given “Most Helpful Company” award in the category of retail shops at the HKIA’s “Give Me 5 in the Airport” Award Presentation

HONG KONG, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — At the “Give Me 5 in the Airport” Award Presentation held by Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), Lagardère Travel Retail was presented the “Most Helpful Company” award in the category of retail shops. Lagardère Travel Retail receiving ‘The Most Helpful Company’ award at the ‘Give Me 5′ Courtesy Campaign…
January 20, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Grocery Retail Retailer

Co-op opens new food store in Huntington

Manchester, England, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pupils from Littleton Green Community School, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Community Safety Officers, Local Councillors and an up-and-coming pop group shared top-billing in Huntington this week at the launch the Co-op’s new food store in Stafford Road. The Co-op is investing to transform and grow its convenience business and…
January 20, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

The National Retail Federation announces new members to its Board of Directors

Washington, DC, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today announced the addition of five retail company executives and a state retail association president to its Board of Directors. “These new board members are thought leaders with decades of experience in every aspect of the retail industry,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said.…
January 20, 20160Comments

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Management Retail

NRF announces Emma Jumper as its top recipient of its 2016 Next Generation Scholarship

New York, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The National Retail Federation announced today that Emma Jumper, a senior at Mississippi State University is the top recipient of its 2016 Next Generation Scholarship. Jumper, one of five finalists, was awarded a $25,000 scholarship at the NRF Foundation’s second annual Gala in New York City. Jumper will…
January 20, 20160Comments

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Business Convenience Stores Management Marketing Retail Retailer

NACS launches new online resource for everything fuels-related: the Fuels Resource Center

​ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The convenience and fuel retailing industry sells 80% of the fuels purchased in the United States at approximately 128,000 convenience stores—that’s about 40 million fill-ups a day. As the voice of the industry in the fuels arena, NACS created the Fuels Resource Center to encompass research, news and…
January 20, 20160Comments

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Management Marketing Retail Retail Software Retail Solutions Technology

Intershop to exhibit at Webwinkel Vakdagen, 20-21 January at Jaarbeurs Utrecht

Jaarbeurs Utrecht, Hall 1, Stand T08, 20-21 January 2016 Utrecht, Netherlands, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop will once again exhibit at Webwinkel Vakdagen, the Netherlands’ premier e-commerce event, which takes place from 20-21 January at Jaarbeurs Utrecht. Intershop will have a joint stand - Stand T08 in Hall 1 – with its partners, enterprise…
January 20, 20160Comments

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Baby Products Children Retail Retailer Toys

Toys“R”Us celebrates the opening of its 100th store in China

The World’s Leading Dedicated Toy and Baby Products Retailer Strengthens Its Brand Presence and Position in Growth Market; Company Celebrates Milestone Achievement with Grand Opening of New Store in Beijing, Featuring the Latest Technology, Interactive Displays and the Hottest Toys, Making Toys“R”Us THE Toy Destination in the Capital BEIJING, CHINA, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ten…
January 20, 20160Comments

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Business Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

Immochan names Philippe GRACIA as its new Human Resources Director

Following the reorganisation of Groupe Auchan into three independent businesses, Immochan reinforces the Board of Directors. Philippe GRACIA has been appointed HRD in one of Europe's leading commercial real estate companies. Croix Cedex, France, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Aged 56 and with a Masters in Human Resources, Philippe Gracia began his career in 1983 at…
January 20, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail

CBRE Group announces the appointment of Christopher (Chris) Jenny to its Board of Directors

Los Angeles, CA, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that Christopher (Chris) Jenny has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Mr. Jenny is a Senior Advisor to Parthenon-EY, a leading management and strategy consulting firm. Mr. Jenny has a long history of advising senior executives on corporate strategy and profit…
January 20, 20160Comments

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Business Malls Management Retail

Weingarten Realty Investors announces transactions for the fourth quarter and full year of 2015 and introduces 2016 guidance

HOUSTON, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE: WRI) announced today the transactions for the fourth quarter and full year of 2015. The Company also increased 2015 guidance and introduced 2016 guidance. Transactional Activity During the fourth quarter, Weingarten Realty acquired two properties for $33.5 million. The Company acquired Westside Center located in Los Angeles, California,…
January 20, 20160Comments

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Management Retail Retailer

Lagardère Travel Retail renewes Relay concession in Hong Kong International Airport

HONG KONG, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lagardère Travel Retail has renewed its concession in Hong Kong International Airport for the world leading Relay concept, being awarded 5 stores in the existing and new concourses. Relay has been a trusted landmark at Hong Kong International Airport with more than a decade in operations and will proudly…
January 20, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Jerónimo Martins ranked the 59th largest retailer in the world in the 2016 Global Powers of Retailing ranking

Lisbon, Portugal, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Jerónimo Martins Group rose three places in the 2016 Global Powers of Retailing ranking and is the 59th largest retailer in the world, according to the study carried out every year by consultancy firm Deloitte and by the American "Stores" magazine. This study, which is based on 2014…
January 20, 20160Comments

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Business Grocery Retail Retailer

Co-op kicks off 2016 with the launch of two new stores in Huntington (Staffordshire) and Kirkcaldy (Fife)

MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op team is kicking off 2016 with the launch of two shiny new stores in Huntington (Staffordshire) and Kirkcaldy (Fife). Although over 300 miles apart, the aim both is simple – offer good food, served by friendly people in a format that is easy to shop. Stuart Hookins,…
January 20, 20160Comments

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IKEA begins the coworker recruitment process for its future Las Vegas store, opening Summer 2016

LAS VEGAS, NV, 2016-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it has begun the coworker recruitment process for its future Las Vegas store, opening Summer 2016 along the northern side of the 215 Beltway at Durango Drive, near Sunset Road. Candidates interested in working at the future IKEA…
January 19, 20160Comments

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Apparel Fashion Marketing Retail Retailer

Athleta to launch new girls’ clothing line “Athleta Girl” this summer

Athleta Announces Launch of Girls’ Clothing Line PETALUMA, Calif., 2016-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Athleta announced it is launching a new girls’ clothing line called “Athleta Girl.” The collection, which will include both performance and lifestyle clothing, launches online and in select Athleta stores across the U.S. this summer. According to NPD data, the women’s active…
January 19, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Whole Foods Market opens its new 47,563 square foot store in Wauwatosa on February 24, 2016

New Store Marks 2nd Whole Foods Market in Milwaukee Area Wauwatosa, WI, 2016-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, the world’s leading natural and organic foods supermarket, opens its new 47,563 square foot store located at 11100 W. Burleigh Street in Wauwatosa, Wednesday, February 24, 2016. The much-anticipated store will provide residents in and around…
January 19, 20160Comments

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Business Healthcare Management Retail Retailer

Market 32 by Price Chopper announces the acquisition of O’Laughlin’s Home Care Pharmacy in Pittsfield, Mass

Schenectady, N.Y., 2016-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Market 32 by Price Chopper announces the acquisition of O’Laughlin’s Home Care Pharmacy in Pittsfield, Mass. Pharmacist Stan Walczyk and the O’Laughlin’s Home Care Pharmacy team members have joined the Market 32 team. “We are so happy to welcome such a strong and trusted health care provider to our team.…
January 19, 20160Comments

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Wincor Nixdorf to present its enhanced hardware portfolio for retail stores at EuroCIS 2016

Better performance, lower energy consumption Paderborn, GERMANY, 2016-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — More powerful, energy-saving, user-friendly and ergonomic: Wincor Nixdorf is presenting its enhanced hardware portfolio for retail stores at EuroCIS 2016. The enhancements have been made to the BEETLE POS family, including printers, as well as solutions for self-service checkout and cash management at…
January 19, 20160Comments

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