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Monthly Archives: April 2016

Sports Direct International to acquire freehold property at Oxford Street, London from CIP Property Limited

Shirebrook, UK, 2016-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Acquisition of new Oxford Street freehold Sports Direct International plc ("Sports Direct") announces that it has, through its wholly owned subsidiary SDI (Oxford Street) Limited, agreed to acquire the freehold property at 161-167 Oxford Street, London and 36 Poland Street, London (the "Property") from CIP Property (AIPT) Limited,…

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SpartanNash to transition to selling 100 percent cage-free eggs by 2025

Company has offered cage-free eggs for more than ten years Byron Center, MI, 2016-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) announced today that it plans to transition to selling 100 percent cage-free eggs at its 160 grocery retail stores by 2025 or sooner based on available supply, affordability and customer demand. Cage-free eggs include eggs…

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CBRE: Vacancy in the U.S. office market increased to 13.2% during first quarter of 2016

Los Angeles, CA, 2016-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vacancy in the U.S. office market inched up by 10 basis points (bps) during the first quarter of 2016 (Q1 2016), rising to 13.2%, according to the latest analysis from CBRE Group, Inc. Even with the increase, the national office vacancy rate remains at the lowest level…

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Gordy’s Market announces the opening of its new store in South Broadway Street in Stanley, WI

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISC, 2016-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gordy’s Market is pleased to announce they have opened their 25th store as of this morning. Gordy’s announced in September 2015 that they would be breaking ground in October 2015 for a new store on South Broadway Street in Stanley, WI. “We are excited to join the…

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Gordy’s Market announces the launch of new, revamped version of its website gordys.com

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISC, 2016-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Gordy’s Market is pleased to announce the launch of a new, revamped version of its website, which coincides with the change to their website’s url, gordys.com. With customers at the forefront of the new design, Gordy’s Market partnered with a local web developer, JB Systems, LLC,…

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Jewelry retailer James Avery launches Charm Event for 2016

Purchase two charms plus any eligible bracelet or charm holder and receive $49 off KERRVILLE, TEXAS, 2016-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — James Avery, a family-owned jewelry retailer, announces the launch of its Charm Event for 2016 through all of the company’s sales channels. Starting today and running through May 31st, patrons who purchase two charms plus…

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London & Cambridge Properties Limited announces two new occupiers for Glanvilles Mill Shopping Centre in Ivybridge

LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Acting on behalf of LCP, property consultants Alder King and Millington Tunnicliffe have secured two new occupiers for Glanvilles Mill Shopping Centre in Ivybridge. Units 6 and 7 totalling 1,100 sq ft have been let to Barnardo’s for a 10 year term at a rent of £24,000 per annum. …

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Sprouts Farmers Market to release financial results for first quarter ended April 3, 2016 on May 5, 2016

PHOENIX, 2016-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq:SFM) today announced it will issue financial results for the first quarter ended April 3, 2016 before the market opens on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Following the release, Sprouts management will conduct a conference call at 7:00 a.m. PDT (10:00 a.m. EDT) to discuss the…

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EROSKI renueva su compromiso con la innovación en eco-diseño para reducir el impacto ambiental de sus envases

Se trata de la única empresa del sector de la Distribución presente en la iniciativa impulsada por el Gobierno Vasco EROSKI participa también en el nuevo Plan Empresarial de Prevención (PEP) de Ecoembes para prevenir en origen la generación de residuos de los envases y el impacto ambiental derivado de los residuos que generen Con…

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NRF VP for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold appointed to Department of Commerce’s Advisory Committee

WASHINGTON, DC, 2016-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — National Retail Federation Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold has been appointed to the Department of Commerce’s Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness, NRF said today. Established in 2011, the committee consists of 45 senior-level private sector supply chain experts and industry representatives who…

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Kimco Realty acquires remaining interest in Oakwood Plaza shopping center and Dania Pointe development project in Florida

NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK, 2016-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM) today announced it has acquired from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board the remaining 45% ownership interest in the Oakwood Plaza shopping center and the Dania Pointe development project for a gross price of $299.2 million, including the assumption of…

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Best Buy: Pro football star Von Miller now also a Geek Squad agent

Minneapolis, MN, 2016-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Von Miller is a Super Bowl MVP, dancing phenom, self-proclaimed nerd and now… an official Geek. The pro football star filled out a Geek Squad job app Sunday night and, true to Geek Squad tradition was deputized in record time by Geek Squad Chief Inspector Nate Bauer Monday morning.…

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Albert Heijn: Gezonde variatie met 8 producten onder eigen merk

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2016-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — In het schap met rijst en graanproducten van Albert Heijn liggen vanaf deze week acht nieuwe producten onder het Albert Heijn eigen merk. Variërend van rode splitlinzen tot groene spliterwten en van kidneybonen tot kikkererwten. Onze klanten zoeken steeds meer naar gezondere en duurzamere producten als basis…

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Whole Foods Market announces the opening of its new store in Wall, NJ

Unrivaled Quality Standards and Continuous Community Commitment Highlight Natural and Organic Leader’s Newest and most Southern Monmouth County Location WALL, NJ, 2016-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM), the nation’s leading natural and organic foods supermarket, is pleased to announce the opening of its new store on Wednesday, April 13th at 9:00AM in…

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Jessica Blume, Todd Jones and David Phillips elected to Publix Super Markets’ board of directors

LAKELAND, Fla., 2016-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — During its annual stockholders’ meeting today, Jessica Blume, Todd Jones and David Phillips were elected to Publix Super Markets’ board of directors. “We are pleased to have three new directors joining the Board,” said Publix Chairman of the Board Charlie Jenkins Jr. “Jessica’s impressive accounting and technology background…

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SM Prime Holdings to earmark PHP60 billion annually for the next three years to sustain its developmental goals

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), the Philippines’ leading integrated property company, will earmark at least PHP60 billion annually for the next three years to sustain its developmental goals. “SM Prime’s expansion program for the malls remains focused on the provinces which present major opportunities for higher growth…

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Price Chopper Supermarkets and Market 32 launch new signature line of store brand products, PICS by Price Chopper

SCHENECTADY, NY, 2016-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Introducing PICS by Price Chopper – a new signature line of store brand products that offer high quality and premium value -- available exclusively at Price Chopper Supermarkets and Market 32. Sporting a contemporary, food-focused package design that is aligned with the company’s new (contemporary food-focused) Market 32 brand,…

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National Grocers Association launches new education program for independent supermarket operators to develop strategic business plan

Arlington, VA, 2016-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA) today announced a new education program that will provide in-depth training to develop a strategic business plan that addresses multifaceted business issues faced by independent supermarket operators. The Sustainable Business Growth Strategies program, sponsored by Unilever, is designed to provide independent supermarket operators with the…

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Walgreens announces that naloxone is now available without prescriptionin in all of its Pennsylvania pharmacies

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its comprehensive national plan to combat drug abuse, Walgreens today announced it has made naloxone, a potentially lifesaving opioid antidote, available without requiring a prescription from an individual’s physician in all of its Pennsylvania pharmacies in accordance with state pharmacy regulations. Naloxone is now more accessible…

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Russian health and beauty retailer 36.6 acquires Alliance Healthcare Russia

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that it has sold its local pharmaceutical wholesale business, Alliance Healthcare Russia, to leading Russian health and beauty retailer 36.6 (Moscow Exchange: APTK). Following completion, Walgreens Boots Alliance will own a 15% stake in the 36.6 group. Notes to Editors: About 36.6  36.6 (listed…

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Lin’s in St. George launches new service allowing customers to order their groceries online and pick them up curbside at the store

Local Grocery Store Offers Online Shopping to Guests St. George, UT, 2016-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Forget packing the kids into the car and hoping for a close parking spot to escape the blistering heat faster. Grocery shopping at Lin’s in St. George just got much easier thanks to Lin’s to Go. The new service allows…

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PREIT announces DICK’S Sporting Goods and Field & Stream to open at Viewmont Mall in Scranton, PA

Transaction reinforces PREIT's proficiency in proactively replacing anchors PHILADELPHIA, 2016-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — PREIT (NYSE: PEI) today announced a lease has been executed that will bring DICK'S Sporting Goods and Field & Stream to Viewmont Mall in Scranton, PA. The dual store format concept will replace the existing Sears at the property in 90,000…

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Best Buy announces 1,000 Toyota Prius c hybrids to serve as its new Geekmobile vehicles

Minneapolis, MN, 2016-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — With a brand new ride and refreshed logo, Geek Squad is all revved up for the road ahead. Best Buy announced today the dispatch of nearly 1,000 Toyota Prius c hybrids nationwide to serve as our new Geekmobile vehicles. The new Geekmobile, boldly bearing the updated logo, better reflects…

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Albertsons Companies launches new store brand, Signature

Signature Offers a Wide Range of Quality Products Helping Customers Create Their Own Signature Moments with Pride BOISE, Idaho, 2016-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albertsons Companies today is celebrating the launch of its new store brand, Signature, the largest private label across all 2,286 of its stores. Signature is a multi-category brand developed to address…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods launches its first Team USA-themed TV and digital advertisements

New creative tells the story of the sacrifice and dedication of U.S. Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls participating in the retailer’s in-store employment program PITTSBURGH, 2016-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, today launched its first Team USA-themed TV and digital advertisements as part of…

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Foodstuffs hosted successful Annual Trade Expo at ASB Showgrounds

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds was filled with the glorious aromas and mouth-watering sights of the annual Foodstuffs New Zealand Trade Expo. From Wednesday 6 – Thursday 7 April, ASB Showgrounds was home to hundreds of supermarket suppliers showing everything from the latest supermarket equipment through to delicious deli…

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New World announces the results of the 2016 Beer & Cider Awards

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The debates have raged, the discussions have been passionate and some tough decisions have been made and finally, New World is delighted to announce the results of the 2016 Beer & Cider Awards. The Best in Class winners are: Pale Ale – Epic Pale Ale IPA –Epic Armageddon IPA…

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Barnes & Noble partners with Bahwan CyberTek for cloud management and development support for NOOK software

New York, NY, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) (“Barnes & Noble” or the “Company”), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Bahwan CyberTek (“BCT”), a global software products and…

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