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Couche-Tard acquires retail assets in Ontario and Québec from Imperial Oil

Laval, Québec, Canada, 2016-Mar-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“Couche-Tard”) (TSX: ATD.A/ATD.B) announces today that it has signed, through its wholly-owned indirect subsidiaries Mac’s Convenience Stores Inc. and Couche-Tard Inc., an agreement with Imperial Oil (“Imperial”) to acquire certain of its Canadian retail assets located in the Provinces of Ontario and Québec. The transaction…
March 10, 20160Comments

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Winning Collections from 2015 Southern Designer Showcase launch at select Belk stores and online

Five Winning Collections Available in Select Belk Stores and on Belk.com CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2016-Mar-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Belk's 2015 Southern Designer Showcase winners will see their new and exclusive collections debut at select Belk stores and on Belk.com this week. Selected from nearly 300 entrants last spring, each winner currently lives in the South or…
March 10, 20160Comments

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H&M recognised by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the sixth year

The World’s Most Ethical Companies program honors companies that excel in three areas – promoting ethical business standards and practices internally, enabling managers and employees to make good choices, and shaping future industry standards by introducing tomorrow’s best practices. H&M has been recognised by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the world’s most ethical companies…
March 10, 20160Comments

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ALDI announces the promotion of Brent Laubaugh to co-president of ALDI in the US

Brent Laubaugh promoted to co-president Batavia, Ill., 2016-Mar-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — ALDI Inc. today announced that Brent Laubaugh, vice president, Saxonburg division, has been promoted to co-president of ALDI in the US, joining David Behm and Chuck Youngstrom, who continue in their roles as co-presidents. All three co-presidents report to Jason Hart, CEO, ALDI. Laubaugh, whose…
March 10, 20160Comments

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Albert Heijn To Go and BP together will increase fresh and healthier food offerings at retail sites in the Netherlands

Zaandam, Netherlands, 2016-Mar-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albert Heijn To Go and BP will work together to increase the offer of fresh and healthier food and drinks at retail sites in the Netherlands. To this purpose, they have signed an agreement to start a pilot with an Albert Heijn To Go shop at six…
March 10, 20160Comments

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Management Marketing Retail Retailer

CVS Health’s EVP and CFO Dave Denton to present at the Barclays Global Healthcare Conference on March 16, 2016

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Dave Denton , executive vice president and chief financial officer, will be speaking to investors at the Barclays Global Healthcare Conference on March 16, 2016 , at approximately 9:30 a.m. EDT . An audio webcast of the event will be broadcast…
March 9, 20160Comments

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Business Malls Management Retail Retailer

PREIT sold its ninth lower-productivity mall since it started divesting non-core properties in late 2012

PHILADELPHIA, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — PREIT (NYSE: PEI) today announced that its recent sale of Palmer Park Mall marked the ninth lower-productivity mall sold by PREIT since having announced its plans to divest non-core properties in late 2012.   These properties generated average sales psf of $254 at the time of sale.  The Company…
March 9, 20160Comments

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CarMax now accepting applications for more than 1,600 positions across the country

One of FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® Now Accepting Applications RICHMOND, Va., 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is recruiting for more than 1,600 positions in locations across the country. The majority of open positions are in sales, with additional positions in…
March 9, 20160Comments

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Business Convenience Stores Retail Retailer

NACS survey: Consumers expect gas prices to increase

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Consumer expect gas prices to increase and end the year at $2.68 per gallon, according to the results of a new consumer survey released today by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Even with gas prices still averaging below $2 per gallon nationally, consumers continue to look for…
March 9, 20160Comments

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Business Retail Retail Software Retail Solutions Retailer Technology

Intershop and Wincor Nixdorf partner to provide integration of leading e-commerce and POS solutions for retailers

Cooperation with focus on comprehensive omni-channel offering Deep technical integration of leading e-commerce and POS solutions sets standards for retailers Jena, Germany, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop and Wincor Nixdorf today announce a partnership that will provide retailers a powerful set of tools helping them respond efficiently to the ever changing demands of…
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Intershop and Brightstep to exhibit at D-Congress on 10 March 2016 at Gothia Towers, Gothenburg, Sweden

Gothia Towers Gothenburg, Sweden, 10 March 2016 Stand G06:20 Gothenburg, Sweden, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Intershop will share a stand with its platinum partner Brightstep at this year’s D-Congress, Scandinavia’s meeting place for digital commerce, which takes place on 10 March 2016 at Gothia Towers, Gothenburg, Sweden. The long-standing business partners, whose joint customers…
March 9, 20160Comments

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Toys“R”Us announces the appointment of Amy von Walter as EVP, Global Communications and Public Relations

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, today announced that Amy von Walter will join the company as Executive Vice President, Global Communications and Public Relations, effective March 14. She will report directly to Chairman and CEO Dave Brandon. Ms. von Walter comes to Toys“R”Us…
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Business Environment Management Retail Retailer

Whole Foods Market to increase the number of rooftop solar units on its stores

AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) is working with with national solar providers NRG and SolarCity to increase the number of rooftop solar units on the company’s U.S. stores. The company aims to install up to 100 additional solar rooftop units on its stores; if that goal is reached, the…
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Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Whole Foods Market opens variety of new prepared food venues across its New York City locations

New York, NY, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The weather isn’t the only thing changing for spring! As the snow begins to melt and the flowers start to bloom, Whole Foods Market will be making some exciting updates to its Columbus Circle, Bowery, Chelsea, and Gowanus, Brooklyn locations. The natural and organic food retailer is…
March 9, 20160Comments

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Volunteer registration now open for 2016 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give

Third-year event looking for tournament volunteers GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Entering its third year, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give has grown into one of the premier events on the LPGA Tour, and organizers expect it to continue growing this year. Registration is now open to welcome volunteers from across Michigan…
March 9, 20160Comments

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Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust to present at the Citi 2016 Global Property CEO Conference

PHILADELPHIA, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (NYSE: PEI) today announced that Joseph Coradino , Chief Executive Officer, and Robert McCadden , Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a roundtable presentation at the Citi 2016 Global Property CEO Conference in Hollywood, Florida . The Company's roundtable presentation is…
March 9, 20160Comments

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Business Malls Retail Retailer

Taubman embarks on a $500 million re-imagination of Beverly Center

Every aspect of the center to be transformed by holiday 2018 LOS ANGELES, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) is embarking on a $500 million re-imagination of Beverly Center this month that will transform every aspect of the iconic fashion destination. The details were revealed this evening at an event featuring…
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Awards Business Management Retail Retailer

CBRE Group recognized as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere Institute

LOS ANGELES, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) has been recognized as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute, an independent center of research promoting best practices in corporate ethics and governance. This is the third year in a row CBRE has been honored with this award. “CBRE is proud…
March 9, 20160Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Yogurt maker Llaeth Y Llan /Village Dairy to boost production and create new jobs following contract coup with the Co-op

MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — A Denbigh-based dairy is on course to boost production and create new jobs at its Tal y Bryn farm following a contract coup with the Co-op. Located in Llannefydd, Llaeth Y Llan /Village Dairy forecasts a six-fold increase in sales of yogurts as availability extends to Co-op food stores…
March 9, 20160Comments

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Weingarten Realty Investors to release first quarter 2016 earnings on April 21, 2016

HOUSTON, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE:WRI) announced today that its first quarter 2016 earnings will be released after the market closes on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Senior Management will host our quarterly earnings conference call on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Event: Weingarten Realty’s First Quarter 2016 Earnings Results When: 10:00…
March 9, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Restaurants Retail Retailer

Chick-fil-A® launches Frosted Coffee

ATLANTA, Ga., 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — This spring, Chick-fil-A® is taking cold-brewed iced coffee to the next level, introducing Frosted Coffee for customers beginning Monday, March 14 at restaurants nationwide. Frosted Coffee is made by combining Chick-fil-A’s signature vanilla Icedream® with THRIVE Farmers™ cold-brewed iced coffee. The hand-spun treat starts at just 240 calories, offering…
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Chick-fil-A announces grand opening date of its first restaurant in Oregon

ATLANTA, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced today the grand opening date of its first freestanding restaurant in Oregon. The restaurant, located at 2855 NW Town Center Drive in the Tanasbourne neighborhood of Hillsboro, Ore. is set to open Thursday, March 31. Formally named Chick-fil-A at Tanasbourne, the restaurant will be independently…
March 9, 20160Comments

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Business Marketing Retail Retailer

NRF: more than 125 million Americans plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and are expected to spend an average of $35.37 per person

WASHINGTON, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Americans love to put on their green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with family and friends, and this year is expected to be no different. According to NRF’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Spending Survey conducted by Prosper Insight and Analytics, more than 125 million Americans plan to celebrate the…
March 9, 20160Comments

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NRF: Import cargo volume should see its traditional buildup toward the summer

WASHINGTON, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports should see its traditional buildup toward the summer despite difficult comparisons with last year’s unusual patterns, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “Comparisons are still complicated because of…
March 9, 20160Comments

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Books Business Management Retail Retailer

Barnes & Noble extends partnership with Make, publisher of Make: magazine and producer of Maker Faire

Renewed Retail Partnership Builds on Last Year’s Success with Special Making Events Throughout the Year, Culminating in the Second Annual Retail Mini Maker Faire in November Maker Activities Kick Off with the Unveiling of the New littleBits™ STEAM Student Set During Educator Appreciation Days (April 9-17) and the 50th Issue of Make: Magazine   New York, NY,…
March 8, 20160Comments

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Barnes & Noble celebrates upcoming release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice with in-store events nationwide

Customers Are Invited to Participate in Events and Giveaways Ahead of the Highly-Anticipated Release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice New York, New York, 2016-Mar-08 — /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, is celebrating Batman v…
March 8, 20160Comments

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NCR Corporation to repurchase $250 million of its common stock

DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Mar-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) today announced that it has commenced further repurchases of its common stock under its previously disclosed April 1999 and November 2000 authorized share repurchase programs. The repurchases, which resumed in February, are expected to total $250 million in 2016. These repurchases follow NCR’s successful…
March 8, 20160Comments

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Digital Insight launches Android Fingerprint ID to its award-winning Mobile Banking App

New feature to Digital Insight Mobile Banking App provides secure, fast and easy means to log in DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Mar-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Digital Insight, an NCR company, today introduced Android Fingerprint ID to its award-winning Mobile Banking App. The new feature allows mobile banking users to use their fingerprints to authenticate their identities to…
March 8, 20160Comments

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