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Monthly Archives: March 2016

Macy’s teams up with Nickelodeon and NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony to launch new line of boys’ apparel TMNT x Melo

The bold capsule collection of apparel and accessories features iconography of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as well as basketball motifs NEW YORK, 2016-Mar-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s has teamed up with Nickelodeon and NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony to introduce, TMNT x Melo a high-octane line of boys’ apparel and accessories inspired by the beloved Teenage…

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Nordstrom to open Nordstrom Rack at Poplar Commons in Memphis, Tenn

SEATTLE, 2016-Mar-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at Poplar Commons in Memphis, Tenn. The approximately 33,000 square-foot store is scheduled to open in the fall of 2017. The store is leased from Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE: SRG) who is replacing an existing Sears…

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Taubman and The Macerich Company announce the appointment of Meredith Keeler as general manager of Country Club Plaza

KANSAS CITY, MO, 2016-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopping center marketing and management veteran Meredith Keeler has been named general manager of Country Club Plaza, a marquee retail and office property in Kansas City recently acquired by Taubman and The Macerich Company. In this role, Keeler is responsible for operations, office, retailer and community relations,…

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Taubman Centers, Inc. and The Macerich Company announce the acquisition of Country Club Plaza from Highwoods Properties, Inc.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., 2016-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) and The Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) today announced the completion of the purchase of Country Club Plaza (Kansas City, Mo.) from Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HIW). Consideration for the mixed-use retail and office property was $660 million cash, excluding transaction costs. Taubman and…

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Taubman Asia and Wangfujing Group Co., Ltd unveil line-up of contemporary retailers that will open at CityOn.Xi’an

CityOn.Xi’an to Bring Modern, Elevated Shopping Experience to Northwest China HONG KONG, 2016-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taubman Asia, a subsidiary of Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) and Wangfujing Group Co., Ltd (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 600859), today unveiled a distinguished line-up of contemporary retailers that will open at their jointly developed CityOn.Xi’an project in Northwest China. “We…

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The Co-op announces price cuts on its “own-brand” British sourced meat and poultry products

MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op has today (Wednesday 2 March 2016 ) announced a raft of multi-million pound price cuts that will save customers over £125 a year* and shows its support for British farming. The mutual will cut the cost of over 200 of its "own-brand" British sourced meat and poultry…

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BESTSELLER AARHUS WINS THE WAN COMMERCIAL AWARD 2015

BRANDE, Denmark, 2016-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — BESTSELLER AARHUS HAS WON ONE OF THE FINEST ARCHITECTURAL AWARDS IN THE WORLD: THE WAN COMMERCIAL AWARD 2015. WAN – WORLD ARCHITECTURE NEWS IS THE WORLD’S BIGGEST NEWS PORTAL FOR ARCHITECTURE. Sustainability matters – unanimous decision The jury’s brief was to find only one winner from a fine array of…

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Lagardère Travel Retail chosen as the exclusive retailer of Thankyou’s exciting new book, Chapter One by Daniel Flynn

Melbourne Australia, 2016-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lagardère Travel Retail is pleased to announce it has been chosen as the exclusive retailer of Thankyou’s exciting new book, Chapter One by Daniel Flynn. Telling the raw and real story of Thankyou so far, Chapter One is now available at all Relay, NewsLink and Watermark stores around Australia…

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SM Investments Corporation turns over new building to the University of the Philippines Professional Schools at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) has turned over a nine-level building to the University of the Philippines (UP) Professional Schools at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. The new satellite campus spans a total floor area of 12,000 square meters  and houses 29 classrooms; three computer laboratories; a study area…

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Advance Auto Parts announces details for its 2016 Advance Auto Parts Mobile Tour with Interactions

Leading retailer of automotive replacement parts joins Interactions Marketing to promote Speed Perks rewards program SAN DIEGO, 2016-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, announces details for its 2016 Advance Auto Parts Mobile Tour with Interactions, the global leader in innovative retail solutions and experiential…

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Kingfisher welcomes Pierre Woreczek as its Chief Customer Officer

LONDON, 2016-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kingfisher, the home improvement company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pierre Woreczek to the new role of Chief Customer Officer. He will join the business on 1 March and be a member of Kingfisher’s Group Executive. Pierre brings with him a wealth of international expertise and experience in…

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Screwfix and Department of Business, Innovation & Skills releases booklet ‘Your Guide to Hiring an Apprentice’

LONDON, 2016-Mar-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) visited a Screwfix store in Brixton on 25 February to launch a new guide created by the retailer to help tradespeople understand how easy it is to hire an apprentice. The free booklet will be…

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Intershop and ModusLink to demonstrate new e-commerce enablers at Internet World in Munich, Germany

Leading omni-channel commerce solution and fulfilment providers partner at Internet World to demonstrate unique approach to fast growth Jena, Germany and Waltham, Mass., 2016-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Understanding that convenience and speed are the win-win scenario for omni-channel retailers striving for sustainable business growth, Intershop and ModusLink will be demonstrating new e-commerce enablers at…

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Toys“R”Us, Inc. announces the retirement of Monika Merz, president of Toys“R”Us, Asia Pacific, effective May 31, 2016

WAYNE, NJ and TOYKO, JAPAN, 2016-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced the retirement of Monika Merz, president of Toys“R”Us, Asia Pacific, effective May 31, 2016. Her successor will be named at a future date. As President, Toys“R”Us, Asia Pacific, Monika Merz oversees all operations and business activities for the company’s more than 300…

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Whole Planet Foundation kicks off its 2016 Prosperity Campaign

Whole Planet Foundation® provides opportunity for individuals to give back through microlending programs worldwide  AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Planet Foundation is kicking off its 2016 Prosperity Campaign at Whole Foods Market with the goal of raising $3.5 million for microlending programs worldwide—enough to support 100,000 people with the chance to lift…

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Rite Aid’s Innovation Challenge selected the Tri-Tip Walking Cane for development and sale in Rite Aid stores

Camp Hill, Pa., 2016-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid's first-ever Innovation Challenge has selected the Tri-Tip Walking Cane, an ergonomic walking cane, for development and sale in Rite Aid stores and online at www.riteaid.com. Created by Jamie Jordan, an engineer based in Grapevine, Texas, the Tri-Tip Walking Cane features three legs that function independently for…

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Price Chopper and Market 32 Supermarkets’ pin-up campaign raised $39,854 during January for JDRF

Schenectady, NY, 2016-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper and Market 32 Supermarkets’ pin-up campaign during the month of January 2016 raised $39,854 for JDRF (originally branded as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). “We’re proud to fortify our partnership with JDRF, not only through the Diabetes AdvantEdge and community nutrition programs that we offer, but with our…

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