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Philippines: SM Cinema adds more cinema screens nationwide

SM Cinema’s new large format theatre called the “LARGE SCREEN FORMAT” at SM Seaside City Cebu features a super-sized screen almost 30% larger than the regular cinema screen size. Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Cinema is bringing world class entertainment closer to provincial areas as it adds more cinema screens nationwide. SM…
January 8, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Chris Terry debuts his personally designed Signature Sub Sandwich at Harris Teeter

Raleigh, N.C., 2016-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Terry to Sign Autographs, Sample Signature Sub Sandwich, Introduce Fans to Must-Have Meal Date: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Where: North Hills East Harris Teeter 120-100 St. Albans Dr. Raleigh, N.C. 27609 Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed! Wednesday, Jan. 19, Carolina Hurricanes left wing Chris Terry will team…
January 8, 20160Comments

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Business Management Marketing Retail Retailer

ascena retail group, inc. to present at the 18th Annual ICR Conference in Orlando, Florida

MAHWAH, N.J., 2016-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — ascena retail group, inc.(NASDAQ: ASNA) today announces that it will be presenting at the 18th Annual ICR Conference to be held at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida onTuesday, January 12, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. EST. A live webcast of the presentation will be available at http://www.ascenaretail.com.…
January 8, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Catterton, LVMH, Groupe Arnault launch the largest global consumer-focused investment firm

Greenwich, CT and Paris,  2016-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Catterton, the leading consumer-focused private equity firm, LVMH, the world leader in high-quality products, and Groupe Arnault, the family holding company of Bernard Arnault, announced today that they have entered into an agreement to createL Catterton. The new partnership will combine Catterton’s existing North American…
January 8, 20160Comments

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Management Philanthropy Restaurants Retail Retailer

Yum! China raised $3 million from employees and customers in China for World Hunger Relief

CHINA, 2016-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yum! China has wrapped up their 2015 World Hunger Relief campaign with amazing results. KFC, Pizza Hut and East Dawning came together under the powerful theme ‘Love Connects Us All,’ collecting nearly $3 million from employees and customers in China in just two weeks! This tremendous effort will…
January 8, 20160Comments

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Business Management Marketing Retail Retailer

The Bon-Ton Stores CEO Bufano: Community Days is a great opportunity for local schools and non-profit organizations to raise funds and increase visibility in their community

Groups Can Raise Funds by Selling Community Days Booklets Through February 27 MILWAUKEE, 2016-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT), which operates Bon-Ton, Boston Store, Bergner's, Carson's, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers stores, invites local schools and non-profit groups to sign up for the company's semi-annual Community Days event. Local groups are invited…
January 8, 20160Comments

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Business Management Technology

Atlas Holdings LLC will acquire NCR Corporation’s Interactive Printer Solutions (IPS) division

DULUTH, Ga., 2016-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, (January 7, 2016) NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement under which Atlas Holdings LLC will acquire NCR Corporation’s Interactive Printer Solutions (IPS) division. The acquisition is anticipated to be completed in the second quarter of…
January 8, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

The Children’s Place, Inc. CEO Jane Elfers: Comparable retail sales are running positive 7.3% through the first nine weeks of the fourth quarter

Announces Comparable Retail Sales of Positive 7.3% Through the First Nine Weeks of the Fourth Quarter SECAUCUS, N.J., 2016-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Children’s Place, Inc.(Nasdaq:PLCE) Jane Elfers, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We have consistently stated that our multi-pronged transformation strategy would begin to deliver results in the back half of 2015 and…
January 8, 20160Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

The Children’s Place, Inc. BoD will adopt proxy access rights and will propose a set of additional shareholder rights

Company Announces Other Corporate Governance Enhancements SECAUCUS, N.J., 2016-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Children's Place, Inc.(Nasdaq:PLCE), the largest pure-play children's specialty apparel retailer in North America, today announced that its Board of Directors will adopt proxy access rights and will propose a set of additional shareholder rights for shareholder approval at the Company’s 2016…
January 8, 20160Comments

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Entertainment Marketing Retail Retailer

Star Wars: The Force Awakens surpassed the $760.5M lifetime gross of Avatar in a record-shattering 20 days of release

BURBANK, Calif., 2016-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal first quarter 2016 finaThis afternoon, with early box office results in, Star Wars: The Force Awakens became the highest grossing film of all time in the domestic market, surpassing the $760.5M lifetime gross of Avatar in a record-shattering…
January 8, 20160Comments

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Business Entertainment Management

The Walt Disney Company’s Q1 2016 financial results webcast on Tuesday, February 9, 2016

BURBANK, Calif., 2016-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal first quarter 2016 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 5:00 p.m. EST / 2:00 p.m. PST on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Results will be released at approximately 4:15 p.m. EST / 1:15 p.m. PST. To listen to…
January 8, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Cold Stone Creamery® brings back Fudge Truffle Ice Cream through the True Love Promotion just in time for Valentine’s Day

The Flavor of the Season is Love… and Indulgent Chocolate! SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2016-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) is sharing the love with the return of our popular Fudge Truffle Ice Cream through the True Love Promotion, in stores January 6 through March 1, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Our Fudge Truffle Ice Cream,…
January 8, 20160Comments

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Business Marketing Retail Retailer

Staples introduces Next Day Guarantee Staples Tech Services

Majority of Small Businesses Value Next Day Guarantee for Tech Services, according to Staples Survey FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples (NASDAQ: SPLS) makes more happen for small businesses with its new Next Day Guarantee Staples Tech Services. The suite of Staples Tech Services includes PC services that now come with a Next…
January 8, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Hudson’s Bay Company to acquire Gilt Groupe Holdings, Inc. for $250 million

Acquisition Accelerates HBC's All-Channel Growth Strong Mobile and Personalization Expertise Will Advance Pace of Innovation Across HBC's Rapidly Growing Digital Business Gilt has Loyal and Devoted Millennial Membership TORONTO & NEW YORK, 2016-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — (All amounts in US dollars) - Hudson's Bay Company ("HBC" or the "Company") (TSX: HBC) today announced that it…
January 8, 20160Comments

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Healthcare Marketing Retail Retailer

The top wellness trends for 2016 by London Drugs

Pharmacists offer tips for making health-related New Year’s resolutions stick RICHMOND, B.C., 2016-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — For those who are resolving to make their health a priority in 2016, there are a wide variety of new trends plus a host of tried-and-true healthy behaviors that can help keep motivation high and goals on track. London Drugs Pharmacist,…
January 8, 20160Comments

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Business Online Retailers Online Shopping Retail Retailer

Millions prefer buying online to speaking with a salesperson – new research by Experian

Millions prefer buying online to speaking with a salesperson – for everything from financial services, to car insurance and utilities Nottingham, UK, 2016-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — When it comes to buying financial services, utilities, or car insurance, just one in five (21%)* favour speaking to a provider in person, while the rest  prefer online dealings. Despite…
January 8, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Mega Co-op grocery stores will become Gordy’s Markets and Gordy’s Express stores and fuel centers to become Mega Holidays

Eau Claire, WI, 2016-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gordy’s Market and Mega Co-op are excited to announce that they have reached an agreement that will allow each company to focus on their primary business.  Under the new agreement, the Mega Co-op grocery stores will become Gordy’s Markets and the Gordy’s Express convenience stores and fuel centers…
January 7, 20160Comments

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SpartanNash signed a long term contract to be the primary wholesaler to Gordy’s Market

Wisconsin-based 21-store chain to begin transition February 1 Byron Center, MI, 2016-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN), the nation's fifth largest food distributor and leading distributor to U.S. military commissaries and exchanges in the world, announced today that it has signed a long term contract to be the primary wholesaler to Gordy's Market, the…
January 7, 20160Comments

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Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

The United Family® raised $25,129 for the South Plains Food Bank

LUBBOCK, Texas, 2016-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — The United Family® announced today the company’s annual holiday food drive and Lubbock guests raised $25,129 for the South Plains Food Bank. This year’s donations exceeded last year’s food drive results by more than $5,000. Additionally, the Lubbock-area United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos locations sold 3,544 pre-packed bags…
January 7, 20160Comments

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Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

The United Family® raised $58,968 for the High Plains Food Bank

AMARILLO, Texas, 2016-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — The United Family® announced today the company’s annual holiday food drive and Amarillo guests raised $58,968 for the High Plains Food Bank, which includes a $10,000 matched donation from the company. During the food drive, guests were able to donate nonperishable food at any United Supermarkets, Market Street and…
January 7, 20160Comments

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Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Amigos will host its semi-annual health fair at four stores in the Lubbock and Amarillo areas this Saturday, Jan. 9

LUBBOCK, Texas, 2016-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of the company’s commitment to helping guests make healthy living a part of their everyday lives, Amigos will host its semi-annual health fair at four stores in the Lubbock and Amarillo areas this Saturday, Jan. 9. For the seventh consecutive year, all activities are open to the…
January 7, 20160Comments

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Awards Management Retail Retailer

Overstock.com President Stormy Simon named on the 2016 National Retail Foundation’s (NRF) List of People Shaping Retail’s Future

Stormy Simon Honored by National Retail Foundation as a Retail Industry “Power Player” SALT LAKE CITY, 2016-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) President Stormy Simon has been named as an honoree on the 2016 National Retail Foundation’s (NRF) List of People Shaping Retail’s Future. The List honors the top 25 retail industry members across…
January 7, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Raley’s Family of Fine Stores raised over 3.4 million pounds of healthy and hearty food for those in need

Fair Oaks, CA, 2016-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — This holiday season, Raley’s Family of Fine Stores raised over 3.4 million pounds of healthy and hearty food for those in need throughout Northern California and Nevada – the highest donation in recent years. With the support of Raley’s generous customers, team members, vendors and community partners,…
January 7, 20160Comments

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Business Retail Retailer

Colruyt opens temporary store during Oudenaarde closure 11 January to December 2016

Colruyt opens temporary store during Oudenaarde closure Halle, Belgium, 2016-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — From Monday 11 January to December 2016, Colruyt customers in Oudenaarde can shop in a temporary store (Meersbloem-Leupegem 24). The current store at the Tacambaroplein will be closed during that period. It will be completely demolished to make room for a new-generation…
January 7, 20160Comments

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Consumer Information Food & Beverage Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Recall: 5 Senses Torti-Ya! sold at Colruyt and Collect&Go

Halle, Belgium, 2016-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Checks by the FASFC showed that the allowed amount of ESBO (Epoxidized Soybean Oil) was exceeded in the Torti-Ya! tortilla preparation based on potatoes and onions of the brand 5 Senses (glass jar of 350 g). Epoxidized soybean oil is used as a plasticizer to make the coating of…
January 7, 20160Comments

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Awards Business Management Retail Retailer

Schweizer Energiepreis: Coop erhält Watt d’Or 2016

Energie/CO2-Vision von Coop: Taten statt Worte BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Heute Abend verleiht das Bundesamt für Energie im Kongresszentrum Kursaal in Bern zum 10. Mal den renommierten Schweizer Energiepreis Watt d’Or. Ziel des Watt d'Or ist es, aussergewöhnliche Leistungen im Energiebereich bekannt zu machen und so Wirtschaft, Politik und die breite Öffentlichkeit zu…
January 7, 20160Comments

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Business Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Coop-Gruppe 2015: zusätzliche Kundinnen und Kunden gewonnen und in den Supermärkten die Kundenfrequenz um 2,4 % gesteigert

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Coop konnte sich 2015 in einem schwierigen Umfeld und in rückläufigen Märkten gut behaupten. So hat Coop 2015 zusätzliche Kundinnen und Kunden gewonnen und in den Supermärkten die Kundenfrequenz um 2,4 % gesteigert. Insbesondere im Bereich der Frischprodukte konnten Marktanteile ausgebaut werden. Der Wegfall der Euro-Mindestgrenze und die…
January 7, 20160Comments

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Management Marketing Restaurants Retail Retailer

Taco Bell® plans to return as a Super Bowl advertiser

Cryptic announcement teases what could be the brand’s biggest launch yet IRVINE, Calif., 2016-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — In true Taco Bell® fashion, the brand today announced plans to return as a Super Bowl advertiser with a not-so-helpful press release shared on Ta.co. Leaving much to the imagination of fans, the release withheld details of the…
January 7, 20160Comments

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Awards Business Management Retail Retailer

Watt d’Or 2016: Das Bundesamt für Energie zeichnet die Migros aus

Zürich, SWITZERLAND, 2016-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bereits zum zehnten Mal verleiht das Bundesamt für Energie (BFE) den "Watt d'Or". Dieser renommierte Preis zeichnet Unternehmen für aussergewöhnliche Leistungen im Energiebereich aus. Die Migros erhält den Watt d'Or Sonderpreis in der Kategorie "Unternehmensstrategie". Sie wird für ihr Nachhaltigkeitsprogramm "Generation M" und ihr jahrzehntelanges Engagement für Klimaschutz…
January 7, 20160Comments

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Apparel Business Fashion Retail Retailer

Nordstrom, Inc. plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk® in New Orleans, Louisiana

SEATTLE, 2016-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk® in New Orleans, Louisiana, a development of The Howard Hughes Corporation®. The approximately 35,000-square-foot store will be the first Nordstrom Rack in New Orleans and is scheduled to open…
January 7, 20160Comments

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