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Children Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

IKEA Foundation has contributed $97.7M to Save the Children and UNICEF since 2003; benefitted over 12 M children in over 46 countries

Conshohocken, PA, 2016-Jan-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — More than 12 million children in over 46 countries have better schools, teachers and learning materials, thanks to a 13 year partnership between the IKEA Foundation, Save the Children and UNICEF. Since 2003, the IKEA Foundation’s ‘Soft Toys for Education’ campaign has contributed $97.7 million (€88 million) *…
January 16, 20160Comments

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Children Consumer Information Management Retail Retailer Toys

IKEA recalls LATTJO Tongue Drums and LATTJO Drumsticks

IKEA urges customers who have LATTJO Tongue Drums or LATTJO Drumsticks to immediately remove them from children and return them to any IKEA store where they will receive a full refund. CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2016-Jan-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA has received six reports of the rubber ball on the end of the drumsticks detaching or being…
January 16, 20160Comments

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Healthcare Management Retail Retailer

CVS Health’s MinuteClinic achieved its third consecutive reaccreditation from The Joint Commission

Gold Seal of Approval™ Demonstrates Health Care Quality and Safety Compliance Woonsocket, RI, 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ten years after becoming the first national retail clinic provider to be accredited by The Joint Commission (then JCAHO), MinuteClinic, the walk-in medical clinic of CVS Health, has achieved its third consecutive reaccreditation from the national health…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Business Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

Staples Advantage Workplace Index: freelance economy is growing rapidly, a trend with significant implications for the workplace

Staples Advantage Provides Tips to Help Businesses Prepare for Freelancers FRAMINGHAM, Mass, 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The freelance economy is growing rapidly, a trend with significant implications for the workplace. Nearly one in four employees freelance in some capacity, according to the Staples Advantage Workplace Index, a recent study of office workers in the…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Healthcare Management Retail Retail Services Retailer

CVS Health expands its services across the country through clinical collaborations with leading health care providers

CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic clinical collaborations will increase access to care and help improve medication adherence for patients throughout the country Woonsocket, RI, 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) announced today it has entered into new clinical affiliations with four leading health care providers, John Muir Health in California; University of Chicago Medical…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

ICA Gruppen’s C shares to be converted to ordinary shares in January 2016

Solna, Sweden, 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — As previously announced, all C shares in ICA Gruppen will be converted to ordinary shares in January 2016. ICA Gruppen’s board of directors today made the decision that conversion shall be carried as prescribed in the company’s Articles of Association. The total number of shares in ICA Gruppen is 201,146,895,…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust to release its financial results for the fourth Quarter and year-ended December 31, 2015 on February 18, 2016

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) today announced that it is scheduled to release its financial results for the three months and year-ended December 31, 2015 prior to the market open on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Interested parties are invited to participate in a conference call with management…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

eBay appoints Tekedra Mawakana as its new vice president of Government Relations

San Jose, California, 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tekedra Mawakana, an experienced public policy leader has joined eBay as its new vice president of Government Relations.  She will lead legislative, policy, antitrust and government affairs for eBay forging relationships with government officials and other stakeholders around the world. With nearly 20 years of experience, Tekedra…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Uncategorized

Fast Retailing supports people seeking asylum in Germany with almost 50,000 items of clothing

Initiative through local partner, Berliner Stadtmission Berlin, Germany, 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., the leading Japanese retailer which operates several international brands, including UNIQLO, today announces the donation of almost 50,000 items of clothing to support people seeking asylum in Germany through the winter. The distribution takes place through UNIQLO’s local…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Apparel Marketing Retail Retailer Sports

UNIQLO will continue to develop sportswear that actively incorporates Kei Nishikori’s ideas and requests

Tokyo, Japan, 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — UNIQLO today announces that it has renewed its contract with Global Brand Ambassador Kei Nishikori, the leading men’s singles tennis player in Asia, and it will continue to develop sportswear that actively incorporates the player’s ideas and requests. UNIQLO and Kei Nishikori have built a positive relationship ever since…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

The Bon-Ton Stores announces its store sales for the nine-week holiday period ended January 2, 2016

Company Reports a 1.6% Comparable Store Decrease in Holiday Sales Company Reaffirms Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA Guidance YORK, Pa., 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) today announced that its comparable store sales for the nine-week holiday period ended January 2, 2016 decreased 1.6%, in line with guidance provided on November 19, 2015. Total…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Business Management

The Walt Disney Company welcomes Martha Welborne as Senior Vice President, Real Estate & Global Facilities

BURBANK, Calif., 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Walt Disney Company announced today that Martha Welborne has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Real Estate & Global Facilities, reporting to Christine M. McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Ms. Welborne will drive the Company’s overall real estate strategy while overseeing…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail

Nike President and CEO Mark G. Parker elected to The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors

BURBANK, Calif., 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors has elected Mark G. Parker, the president and chief executive officer of Nike, Inc., as a director, effective immediately. “As CEO of Nike, Mark is widely recognized for driving the stellar growth of an industry-leading brand,” said Robert A. Iger,…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Business E-Commerce Management Retail Retail Software Retail Solutions Retailer Technology

Delaware North Sportservice to integrate its retail POS and inventory management systems through NCR Counterpoint

NCR software delivers purchasing, receiving, inventory control and credit card processing in single solution at Amalie Arena DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced today Delaware North Sportservice , which operates Amalie Arena for the Tampa Bay Lightning, is integrating its retail point-of-sale (POS) and inventory management…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Business E-Commerce Online Shopping Retail Retail Services Retail Software Retail Solutions

BevMo! launches its new digital platform using the NCR eCommerce Click & Collect platform

Better experiences now possible as Magento-based online platform integrates with NCR in-store systems and NCR offer-delivery engine for ClubBev! members NRF Big Show 2016, New York, 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — BevMo!, the largest specialty beverage retailer on the West Coast, successfully launched its new digital platform using the NCR eCommerce Click & Collect platform. NCR…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer Technology

NCR ATM and software solutions to modernize Deutsche Postbank’s retail bank branch network

NCR ATM and software solutions enable one of Germany’s largest retail banks to improve service and offer greater flexibility for customers Augsburg, Germany, 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced today that Deutsche Postbank AG will modernize its retail bank branch network with NCR intelligent…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Awards Books Marketing Retail Retailer

Costa Book Awards 2015’s First Novel, Novel, Biography, Poetry and Children’s Book category winners unveiled

 Debut author Andrew Michael Hurley collects the Costa First Novel Award for The Loney, described by Stephen King as ‘an amazing piece of fiction’ Kate Atkinson wins the Costa Novel Award – for the second time in three years – with her ninth novel, A God in Ruins Andrea Wulf claims the Costa Biography Award…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

Alibaba Group Holding Limited to report its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 on January 28, 2016

Hangzhou, China, 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 before the U.S. market opens on Thursday, January 28, 2016, and will hold a conference call to discuss the financial results at 7:30 a.m. U.S.…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Fashion Marketing Retail Retailer

Stella McCartney presented her new Autumn 2016 collection at Amoeba Music in Hollywood

Los Angeles, 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tonight (January 12th 2016), Stella McCartney presented her new Autumn 2016 collection at Amoeba Music in Hollywood and paid homage to the local music culture. Alongside the fashion launch were surprise musical performances by Dhani Harrison, New Orleans’ Dirty Dozen Brass Band, You + Me, a collaboration between…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

Bed Bath & Beyond’s Q3 FY 2015 comparable sales on digital channels grew in excess of 25%

Net Earnings per Diluted Share of $1.09 Net Sales Increased by Approximately 0.3%; 0.7% on a Constant Currency Basis Comparable Sales Decreased by Approximately 0.4%; Relatively Flat on a Constant Currency Basis Comparable Sales from Customer Facing Digital Channels Grew in Excess of 25% Modeling Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Net Earnings per…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

ascena retail group reaffirmed its full year EPS guidance range of $0.75 to $0.80 for the 52-week period ending July 23, 2016

MAHWAH, N.J., 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ – ASNA) (the “Company”) today announced consolidated comparable sales decreased 4% over the Holiday period, which represents performance fromSaturday, November 21, 2015 through Sunday, January 3, 2016. The Company also reaffirmed its full year EPS guidance range of $0.75 to $0.80 for the…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Books Management Retail Retailer

Mary Amicucci appointed Chief Merchandising Officer Barnes & Noble

New York, NY, 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced the appointment of Mary Amicucci as Chief Merchandising Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Amicucci previously held the role of Vice President of Adult Trade…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Grocery Management Marketing Retail Retailer

King Kullen’s selection of healthy options to stay active and stick to a diet plan

Stay on top of healthy diet and exercise routines with King Kullen’s help. Bethpage, NY, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Follow through with the healthy New Year’s resolutions set in place, thanks to King Kullen’s selection of healthy options for all kinds of recipes and tips on how to stay active and stick to…
January 13, 20160Comments

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Beauty Discounts Marketing Retail Retailer

Dove und Rexona Deos bei Coop dauerhaft bis zu 24 % günstiger

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Coop senkt weitere Preise von beliebten Markenartikeln Ab Montag werden bei Coop alle Rexona-Deodorants um bis zu 22 % günstiger, Dove-Deodorants gar um bis zu 24 %. Bereits im November 2015 hat Coop die Preise auf das ganze Neutrogena-Sortiment um bis zu 40 % reduziert. Coop akzeptiert die…
January 13, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Jeff Burt to succeed Lynn Gust as President of Fred Meyer Stores

CINCINNATI, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today the retirement of Fred Meyer President Lynn Gust, and the promotion of Jeff Burt to succeed him. Mr. Burt currently serves as president of Kroger's Central division. Fred Meyer Stores, based in Portland, Ore., offers one-stop shopping at 132 multi-department stores in…
January 13, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Sainsbury’s Chief Executive Mike Coupe: We have traded well during the festive period in a highly competitive market

LONDON, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Good sales performance with like-for-like volume and transaction growth Total Retail sales for third quarter up 0.8 per cent (excl fuel), down 0.7 per cent (inc fuel) Like-for-like Retail sales for third quarter down 0.4 per cent (excl fuel), down 1.8 per cent (inc fuel) Over 30 million customer…
January 13, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Sainsbury’s Chief Executive Mike Coupe: We approached the half-way point in our 20×20 Sustainability Plan

LONDON, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — We've updated our sustainability strategy and we’re helping Swadlincote make food waste history. Lucy Bronze, one of the stars of the England Women’s Football World Cup squad, was named as an ambassador for Sainsbury’s Active Kids. Lucy will join existing ambassadors Daniel Sturridge, Ellie Simmonds and Jonnie Peacock…
January 13, 20160Comments

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Apparel Awards Fashion Management Retail Retailer

LVMH Prize: the fashion world is waiting to discover the next winner

PARIS, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the third consecutive year LVMH is organizing the LVMH Prize, which focuses the spotlight on promising young fashion designers from around the world. After Thomas Tait in 2014 and Marques’Almeida in 2015, the fashion world is waiting to discover the next winner… LVMH has since 2014 reaffirmed its…
January 13, 20160Comments

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Management Marketing Retail Retailer Sports

Celebrity wellness icon and Kmart ambassador Jillian Michaels shares some exclusive “fitness hacks”

Jillian Michaels Offers Wellness Tips for the New Year and Retailer Rewards You for Sharing Your Own Fitness Hacks HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kmart is encouraging everyone to "Fit in the Fun" in 2016, helping Shop Your Way® members and customers kick off a healthy and fun start to the New Year.…
January 13, 20160Comments

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