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Sweden-based AI, machine learning and big data analytics company Expertmaker acquired by eBay

San Jose, California,  2016-May-06 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Today, eBay announced it has agreed to acquire Sweden-based Expertmaker, which specializes in providing intelligent solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and big data analytics. Expertmaker has been a partner of eBay’s since 2010, most recently helping with eBay’s structured data initiative. Financial terms of…
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USDA’S FSIS: The Grey Plume Provisions recalls 471 pounds of charcuterie meat products

WASHINGTON, 2016-May-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Grey Plume Provisions, LLC, an Omaha, Neb. establishment, is recalling approximately 471 pounds of charcuterie meat products that were produced, packaged, and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The salami, soppressata, pepperoni, and chorizo items…
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SSP announces three outlets scheduled to open at Bergen Airport

London, 2016-May-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has announced details of the three outlets it is scheduled to open at Bergen Airport following the company’s first contract win at the airport since it opened in 1955. The featured brands are O’Learys, Upper Crust and…
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British Retail Consortium: We’ve seen three years of falling shop prices

Overall shop prices reported deflation of 1.7% in April, unchanged from the decline seen in March. This is in-line with the 12-month average Non-food deflation accelerated to 2.9% in April from the 2.6% fall in March. This is deeper the 12-month average of -2.7% Food returned to inflationary territory in April, up 0.1% compared with…
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Wine.com announce the appointment of Tim Marson, MW, as the new senior buyer for California Wine

Former buyer Jonathan Han promoted to new role SAN FRANCISCO, CA., 2016-May-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wine.com, the nation’s #1 online wine retailer, is pleased to welcome Tim Marson, MW, as the new senior buyer for California Wine. Jonathan Han, who handled the California purchasing for nearly 18 months, has been promoted to a new position…
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Macerich CEO Arthur Coppola: The first quarter reflected continued strong performance

SANTA MONICA, Calif., 2016-May-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Macerich Company (NYSE Symbol: MAC) today announced results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, which included funds from operations ("FFO")  diluted of $141.0  million or $.87 per share-diluted compared to $133.5 million or $.79 per share-diluted for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. Net income attributable…
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Forever 21 Summer 2016 collection features rising model-musician-sister duo Pyper Smith and Daisey Clementine of The Atomics

LOS ANGELES, CA , 2016-May-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Forever 21, one of the most recognized and largest independent fashion retailers in the world, debuts its Summer 2016 collection and campaign globally featuring rising model-musician-sister duo, Pyper Smith and Daisey Clementine of The Atomics. The campaign pays homage to the iconic fashion era of the ‘90s, and…
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J. C. Penney Company, Inc. to release its Q1-2016 financial results on Friday, May 13

PLANO, Texas , 2016-May-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) announced today that it will release its first quarter 2016 financial results on Friday, May 13, at 7:30 a.m. ET. The news release will be followed by a live conference call and webcast conducted by Chief Executive Officer Marvin Ellison…
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Whole Foods Market’s new store in Vernon Hills, Ill. to open in 2018

CHICAGO, 2016-May-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (Nasdaq: WFM), the confirms a new location planned for Vernon Hills, Illinois. The 48,000-square-foot store will be located at Route 60 and Route 21. At the time of opening, Whole Foods Market Vernon Hills will be the 28th location in Chicagoland. Currently there are 25 Chicagoland locations,…
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Whole Foods Market signs lease for 41,500sq ft store in downtown Nashville, Tennessee

AUSTIN, Texas , 2016-May-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market announced today that it has signed a lease for a store in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The 41,500-square-foot store will be part of a mixed-use development near the intersection of 12th Avenue North and Broadway. It will be Whole Foods Market’s third location in Greater Nashville,…
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Whole Foods Market now operates 446 stores; 112 stores in development

AUSTIN, Texas , 2016-May-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — In its second quarter earnings report, Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) announced that is has signed leases for six new stores and has renegotiated leases for three of its stores in development. The new leases for Whole Foods Market stores include Santa Monica, California; Vernon Hill, Illinois; Jersey…
May 5, 20160Comments

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Whole Foods Market now with 19 leases signed for its 365 by Whole Foods Market™ stores

AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-May-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) today announced that it has signed another six leases for its 365 by Whole Foods Market™ stores, bringing the total to 19 leases now signed. The new 365 by Whole Foods Market stores will be located in Akron and Toledo, Ohio; Bloomington, Indiana; Decatur,…
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ED Ellen DeGeneres™ bedding collection now available exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond

UNION, N.J., 2016-May-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — BED BATH & BEYOND® is excited to announce the launch of the ED Ellen DeGeneres™ bedding collection. The collection is reflective of DeGeneres's personal style and design aesthetic, now available exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond. The collection features six bedding patterns that consist of geometric prints mixed with…
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Recall: Kroger Sunflower Salad Toppers, Kroger Sunflower Kernels, and Kroger Cranberry Delight Trail Mix

CINCINNATI, 2016-May-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it is recalling Kroger Sunflower Salad Toppers, Kroger Sunflower Kernels, and Kroger Cranberry Delight Trail Mix because a supplier indicated sunflower kernels may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which could result in severe illness to those individuals who may consume…
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Huge selection of the best gifts for Mother’s Day at Barnes & Noble

New York, NY, 2016-May-05 — /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, today announced a huge selection of the best gifts for Mother’s Day. Customers can find the perfect book for Mom from Barnes & Noble’s…
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Dunkin’ Donuts welcomes the warm weather in May with mouthwatering new treats

Dunkin’ Donuts introduces a new Chocolate Chip Cookie, summer Coolatta varieties and two new donuts Guests can try new Sour Apple Coolatta® Frozen Beverage flavor, and enjoy any small Dunkin’ Donuts Coolatta for the special price of $1.99 through May CANTON, MA, 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Welcoming the warm weather in May at Dunkin’ Donuts is as…
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Sheetz to increase total employee count and full-time positions by hiring more than 8,000 employees companywide

ALTOONA, Pa., 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — On the heels of investing more than $15 million in 2016 to increase employee wages, Sheetz, one of America's fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains, announces today it plans to hire more than 8,000 employees companywide. The initiative aims to increase the company's total employee count…
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Raley’s Family of Fine Stores announces new location in Rancho Murieta community in Sacramento County

Fair Oaks, CA, 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Raley’s Family of Fine Stores is announcing another new location in an established Sacramento County community, Rancho Murieta. The new site advances the company’s expansion plans for the region. The new Raley’s location will be the only full-service grocery store in the Rancho Murieta community, and will include…
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Kroger’s EVP and CFO Mike Schlotman to present at the Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum on May 10, 2016

CINCINNATI, 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Mike Schlotman, Kroger's executive vice president and CFO, will address investors at the Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 1:25 p.m. (ET). This presentation will be broadcast online at ir.kroger.com.  Click on "Events, Presentations & Webcasts" to…
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SSP to operate three food and beverage units and a food court at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Midfield Terminal Building

LONDON, 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has been awarded a contract to operate three food and beverage units and a substantial food court featuring a range of brands, in the International Departures Lounge at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s spectacular new Midfield Terminal…
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GRAMMY Award winner Corinne Bailey Rae debuts new album “The Heart Speaks in Whispers” in Starbucks company-operated stores nationwide

GRAMMY Award-winning artist to debut first album in six years May 4 in more than 7,500 Starbucks company-operated stores nationwide Starbucks digital music platform allows Starbucks customers to discover her music before anyone else Corinne Bailey Rae is the first featured artist in a series curated by the Starbucks Entertainment team SEATTLE, 2016-May-05 — /EPR…
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Argos sees sales of Villain characters Kylo Ren and Darth Vadar outselling the good guys on Lego action figures

Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Britain is a nation of bad guys as Argos sees sales of Villain characters Kylo Ren and Darth Vadar flying off the shelves outselling the good guys 2 to 1 on Lego action figures. Lightsabers are up 280 per cent year on year and the bad guys are…
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M&S Energy launches £350,000 community fund to support energy projects and technologies across the UK

LONDON, 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — M&S Energy has today launched the M&S Energy Community Energy Fund for the second year running, with up to £350,000 available to support community energy projects and technologies across the UK. Any not for profit organisation that wants to use renewable energy to provide community benefits can apply, whether a…
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American Cancer Society and CVS Health announce $3.6 million initiative to expand the number of 100% tobacco-free colleges in United States

Atlanta, GA, 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — The American Cancer Society (ACS) and CVS Health today announced a three-year, $3.6 million initiative to provide grants to 125 institutions of higher learning to help accelerate and expand the number of 100 percent smoke- and tobacco-free college and university campuses throughout the United States. The partnership creates the…
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MinuteClinic opens new locations inside Target stores in Northern Virginia

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — MinuteClinic, the retail medical clinic of CVS Health, has opened new locations inside Target stores in Northern Virginia. The clinics located in seven stores in Chantilly, Fairfax, Falls Church,Gainesville, Leesburg, Manassas and Sterling have been rebranded and converted to MinuteClinic. There are now 31 MinuteClinic locations in Northern…
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CVS Health Research Institute study finds that home infusion care is safe and improves quality of life while reducing health care costs

WOONSOCKET, R.I.,, 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new study by the CVS Health Research Institute found that home infusion care is safe, clinically effective and improves quality of life while reducing health care costs when compared to infusion care delivered in a hospital or clinic. The findings underscore the value of home infusion services…
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Tractor Supply Company announces the promotion of Steve Barbarick to President and Chief Merchandising Officer

BRENTWOOD, TN , 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today announced that Steve Barbarick has been promoted to President and Chief Merchandising Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Barbarick will continue to lead the merchandising, marketing, inventory management, omni-channel, distribution and logistics teams.…
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Tractor Supply Company increases quarterly cash dividend to 20%; from $0.20 to $0.24 per share

BRENTWOOD, TN , 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today announced that its Board of Directors increased the Company's quarterly cash dividend 20% to $0.24 per share of the Company's common stock, up from the previous $0.20 per share. The dividend…
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