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eBay teams up with inkFrog to help small businesses scale, improve inventory and order management

New partnership aimed to help small businesses scale, improve inventory and order management. San Jose, California, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of our continuing effort to enable everyone from entrepreneurs to small and medium-sized businesses to be successful on eBay, we have partnered with multi-channel selling solutions provider inkFrog. Known for its ecommerce services,…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Smart & Final launches new giving campaign, First Street First Percent

Grocer gives first percent of net profits to support local nonprofits COMMERCE, Calif., 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Feb. 17, 2016), Smart & Final, the value-oriented food and everyday staples retailer, announced the launch of its new giving campaign, First Street First Percent, which donates the first one percent of net profits from the sale…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Shopify Inc. recorded strong financial results for full year and quarter ended December 31, 2015

Fourth-Quarter Revenue Grows 99% Year on Year Fourth-Quarter Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) Grows 109% Year on Year Number of Merchants Surpasses 243,000 Shopify reports in U.S. dollars and in accordance with U.S. GAAP Ottawa, Canada, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP)(TSX:SH), the leading cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses,…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Starbucks opens its first express store in Canada

First Starbucks Express Store in Canada to Open in Toronto’s Busiest Transit Hub TORONTO, CANADA, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first Starbucks® express store in Canada opens today in Toronto’s Union Station. Toronto moves at a fast pace, with a huge influx of commuters who make their way into the city each day. Union Station welcomes…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Carrefour opens its first Hypermarket in Kazakhstan

Almaty, Kazakhstan, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 11 February 2016, Carrefour's franchise partner, the Majid Al Futtaim Group, opened the first Carrefour Hypermarket in Kazakhstan, in the city of Almaty, the country's economic capital. The “Grand Park” Carrefour Hypermarket has a sales area of 8000 m², located in a huge shopping mall counting 400 shops…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Home & Garden Home Decor Retail Retailer

Add colour to your home with refreshed ColourMatch by Argos homeware range

Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Add colour, inspiration and affordable design choices to homes with ColourMatch by Argos, the fashionable homeware range exclusively available from Argos. With over 800 items in 18 colour ways, the recently updated range features products to make homes standout; from mixing and matching to using hues of blue,…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Awards Management Retail Retailer

Sainsbury’s wins the ‘Leeds Pride Partner of the Year’ at the The Owlies

LEEDS, UK, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is celebrating after winning the ‘Leeds Pride Partner of the Year’ at the The Owlies held at the Marriott Hotel in Leeds. The Owlies have been running since 2008 and celebrate individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to the Leeds LGBT community. In 2015, Sainsbury’s sponsored the…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Daredevil TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher launched the official Sport Relief merchandise exclusively from Sainsbury’s

LONDON, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Daredevil TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher stunned onlookers as she launched the official Sport Relief merchandise, available exclusively from Sainsbury’s, by running across London’s iconic Serpentine Lake, sporting the new Sport Relief t-shirt. Kirsty took part in the challenge to encourage the Great British public to get involved in this year’s…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. to webcast its fourth quarter 2015 earnings on February 24, 2016

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with the Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) fourth quarter 2015 earnings press release, you are invited to listen to its conference call to be broadcast live over the internet on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time with: Robert A. Niblock ,…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Apparel Fashion Retail Retailer

Belk launches Kaari Blue fresh new collection for modern Southern women on the go

Kaari Blue Collection Features Vibrant Dresses, Tops, Pants and Signature Shirts CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Belk is introducing Kaari Blue, a fresh new collection that's polished and put together in just the right way for modern Southern women on the go. Sold exclusively at Belk, Kaari Blue has patterns that are crisp, vivid…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Albertsons Companies’ donation initiatives in 2015 contributed more than $270 million to the communities it serves

Boise, ID, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albertsons Companies today announced that it contributed more than $270 million in food and financial support in 2015 to the communities it serves, helping people in 35 states and the District of Columbia live better lives. “We are committed to helping make the communities where we operate the best…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Automotive Business Management Retail Retailer

Tractor Supply Company management promotions: Benjamin F. Parrish, Jr. to EVP, General Counsel, Real Estate and Construction and Kurt D. Barton to SVP, Controller

BRENTWOOD, TN, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) , the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today announced two management promotions. Benjamin F. Parrish, Jr. has been promoted to Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Real Estate and Construction, and Kurt D. Barton has been promoted to Senior Vice…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Management Restaurants Retail Retailer

Dunkin’ Donuts’ new franchise partner Wabash Valley Donuts, Inc. to develop three new restaurants in Terre Haute, Indiana

LEADING COFFEE AND BAKERY CHAIN SEEKS FRANCHISEE CANDIDATES IN EVANSVILLE CANTON, MA, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchise group, Wabash Valley Donuts, Inc., to develop three new restaurants in Terre Haute, Indiana. The…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Children Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer Toys

Toys“R”Us® launches its brand-new ‘Play With Purpose’ fundraising and awareness campaign in partnership with Save the Children

15.5 Million U.S. Children Live in Poverty; Many Lack Playtime in Their Daily Lives; 10 Minutes of Play Improves Children’s Performance; Play Enhances the Progress of Early Development by 34% Wayne, NJ, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced the launch of its brand-new ‘Play With Purpose’fundraising and awareness campaign in partnership with Save the…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Intershop Communications AG recorded solid revenues and increased profitability for 2015

EBITDA of EUR 3.5 million, EBIT of EUR 0.2 million Total revenues of EUR 42.7 million; adjusted at prior year level Licencing revenues up by 51% Product revenues in percent of total revenues climb to 41% (previous year: 30%) Operating cash flow rises sharply to EUR 5.0 million (previous year: EUR 0.4 million) Forecast: in…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Darty plc announces third quarter trading for the period 1 November 2015 to 31 January 2016

Strong peak trading and further improvement in cash position PARIS, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Darty plc today announces third quarter trading for the period 1 November 2015 to 31 January 2016, based on unaudited management accounts. Summary Successful Christmas and winter sale periods, with a strong development of click and collect up 53 per cent at Darty…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Convenience Stores Management Marketing Retail Retailer

More than 9,000 veterans already have entered 7‑Eleven’s Operation: Take Command; deadline on February 26

DALLAS, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thousands of veterans are charging ahead to enlist inOperation: Take Command, 7‑Eleven, Inc.’ssecond franchise giveaway contest targeted exclusively to U.S. military veterans. With the Feb. 26 deadline for entries fast approaching, more than 9,000 veterans have entered, already exceeding last year’s total number of entrants. The winner will receive a waiver of…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Foodstuffs to open new Four Square at West Melton in the third quarter of this year

Foodstuffs is thrilled to announce to the West Melton community that construction of the new Four Square is well on track with the store planning to open in the third quarter of this year. Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The prominently positioned store, which is part of the new shopping centre on Weedons…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Foodstuffs North Island Limited announces the refurbishment of PAK’nSAVE Pukekohe in late June

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs North Island Limited is pleased to announce the refurbishment of PAK’nSAVE Pukekohe, on the corner of Queen and Harris Streets, Pukekohe. The refurbishment is due to commence on site in late June. Foodstuffs North Island Limited is pleased to announce the refurbishment of PAK’nSAVE Pukekohe, on…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Management Pet Products Retail Retailer

More than 25,000 pets found their forever homes at PetSmart’s National Adoption Weekend

Held Last Week, February National Event Aimed at Saving Lives is the Most Successful in PetSmart History PHOENIX, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — More than 25,000 pets found their forever homes last week during PetSmart’s National Adoption Weekend event held at more than 1,400 PetSmart stores across North America -- setting a new company record with the…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Apparel Environment Fashion Management Retail Retailer

Lindex launches better denim made from sustainable cotton and produced in more sustainable processes

Gothenburg, Sweden, 2016-Feb-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — A spring campaign where sustainability in both material and process is in focus. From January 2016 a vast majority of all Lindex denim is made from sustainable cotton and produced in more sustainable processes saving water, energy and chemicals. With this new range of denim for both women’s…
February 17, 20160Comments

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SRC-KPMG: Scottish sales decreased by 3.8% in January 2016 vs the same month last year

In January 2016, total Scottish sales decreased by 3.8% compared with January 2015, when they had declined by 2.3%. This is the weakest Store performance since April 2012, but follows the best performance since January 2014 in the prior month. Like-for-like sales decreased by 4.0% on last January, when they had decreased by 3.1%. Adjusted…
February 17, 20160Comments

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Staples and Office Depot to divest corporate contract business and related assets to Essendant

Essendant to acquire more than $550 million of office products revenue and related assets More than 25 percent of the revenue to come from Fortune 100 companies and approximately half the revenue from Fortune 500 companies Deal further strengthens Essendant as national office supplies competitor $22.5 million purchase contingent on successful closing of Staples/Office Depot…
February 17, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Restaurants Retail Retailer

BJ’s Restaurants announces the opening of its second restaurant in 2016 at Victorville, California

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2016-Feb-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) today announced the opening of its second restaurant of 2016 in Victorville, California. The new BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse®, which opened on Monday, February 15th, is located at Dunia Plaza off the 15 Freeway and Bear Valley Road. The restaurant is approximately 7,300 square…
February 17, 20160Comments

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Colruyt to open new store in Braine-L’Alleud

Braine-L'Alleud, Belgium, 2016-Feb-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Wednesday 17 February a brand-new Colruyt store will open its doors at rue du Jardinier 50 in Braine-L'Alleud, 500 m from the current store. New-generation store Colruyt Braine-l’Alleud is a new-generation store. Store manager Laurent Cardoen: "The current store and car park had become too small to offer our customers the…
February 17, 20160Comments

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Nordstrom Rack to open store in Toronto, Canada in 2018

SEATTLE, 2016-Feb-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today announced plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at One Bloor in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The 38,600-square-foot store is scheduled to open in 2018. The store will be located in Yorkville on the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Bloor Street, a well-known shopping district…
February 17, 20160Comments

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Amazon.com: Prime Now customers in San Diego can now enjoy delivery from local restaurants

Prime Now customers in San Diego can now enjoy delivery from local restaurants, including Carnitas’ Snack Shack, Dumpling Inn, Rubicon Deli, T Deli, Tajima, Tandoori Hut and many more Free delivery for a limited time on all restaurant orders SEATTLE, 2016-Feb-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced that Prime Now customers in…
February 17, 20160Comments

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Business Grocery Retail Retailer

El Ayuntamiento de Amorebieta-Etxano impulsa la regeneración de Tantorta con la llegada de EROSKI

La implantación del supermercado conllevará mejoras en materia de infraestructuras, seguridad vial y aparcamientos y se procederá al derribo de la antigua fábrica de gomas Las obras arrancarán a finales de este año y la apertura del supermercado está prevista para 2017 EROSKI invertirá 6 millones de euros en un centro que dispondrá de una…
February 17, 20160Comments

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Las ventas online de EROSKI en 2015 han crecido más del 12% impulsadas por su renovada propuesta multicanal

Una nueva aplicación para móviles y tabletas de EROSKI permite realizar la compra semanal en sólo 15 minutos, pudiendo escanear directamente los códigos de barras de los productos Una nueva aplicación para móviles y tabletas de EROSKI permite realizar la compra semanal en sólo 15 minutos, pudiendo escanear directamente los códigos de barras de los…
February 17, 20160Comments

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EROSKI ha inaugurado un supermercado franquiciado en la calle Santiago de Hondarribia

El nuevo supermercado responde al modelo comercial “contigo” que EROSKI impulsa actualmente en su red de tiendas El establecimiento cuenta con una plantilla de seis personas La cooperativa comercializa más de 9.000 productos de 2.000 proveedores vascos HONDARRIBIA, Spain, 2016-Feb-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI ha inaugurado hoy un supermercado franquiciado en la calle Santiago…
February 17, 20160Comments

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