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Intershop Communications AG reports revenues of EUR 7.3 million in the first quarter of 2016

Jena, Germany, 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop Communications AG (ISIN: DE000A0EPUH1), a leading independent provider of innovative solutions for omni-channel commerce, generated revenues of EUR 7.3 million in the first quarter of 2016 (previous year: EUR 10.0 million). The reduced revenues do not reflect the current order situation but are attributable to project delays…
May 5, 20160Comments

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Whole Foods Market and Erik Bruner-Yang to launch Paper Horse at the Foggy Bottom Whole Foods Market location in Washington

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market announces an exclusive partnership with Erik Bruner-Yang. The ongoing collaboration launches with Bruner-Yang’s newest venue, Paper Horse, at the Foggy Bottom Whole Foods Market location in Washington. “We are constantly striving to elevate the food experience we can bring our customers,” said Julia Obici, vice president of…
May 5, 20160Comments

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Price Chopper and Market 32 to hold 8th annual “Build-A-Bouquet” activity on May 7 just in time for Mother’s Day

Schenectady, NY, 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — The youngest shoppers will have the opportunity to put together a special gift for Mom at Price Chopper and Market 32’s 8th annual “Build-A-Bouquet” activity on Saturday, May 7 (the day before Mother’s Day) from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm and on Sunday, May 8 (Mother’s Day) from…
May 5, 20160Comments

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Paradies Lagardère retail stores at Memphis International Airport introduces “Treat Our Troops” program

MEMPHIS, TN, 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère, which operates retail stores at Memphis International Airport (MEM), has introduced “Treat Our Troops,” a program that allows passengers to purchase goods to be sent to U.S. military men and women serving abroad. MEM is the 71st airport to participate in the program. This effort delivers…
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SM Investments Corporation wins double at the 8th Annual Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Summit and Awards

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) won two awards at the 8th Annual Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Summit and Awards held in Indonesia. SM bagged a silver award for Best Corporate Communications & Investor Relations and a bronze award as Best Governed & Most Transparent Company. In addition to receiving…
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Foodstuffs announces launch of national product information management project, One Data

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs North Island Ltd and Foodstuffs South Island Ltd are pleased to announce to the grocery industry the launch of a national product information management project. Phil Lemon, General Manager Merchandise, Foodstuffs South Island and Chief Financial Officer and Acting General Manager Merchandise, Foodstuffs North Island believe…
May 5, 20160Comments

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Overstock.com to hold its annual stockholders meeting on May 10

SALT LAKE CITY, 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) announces it will hold its annual stockholders meeting on May 10, 2016 at 1 p.m. MDT at its corporate offices located at 6350 S. 3000 E., Salt Lake City, Utah. All holders of record as of the close of business on March 14, 2016 will be entitled to attend the…
May 4, 20160Comments

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The TJX Companies, Inc. to release its first quarter Fiscal 2017 sales and earnings results on Tuesday, May 17, 2016

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) today announced that it plans to release its first quarter Fiscal 2017 sales and earnings results on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, before 9:30 a.m. ET. At 11:00 a.m. ET that day, Ernie Herrman, TJX’s Chief Executive Officer and President, will hold a conference…
May 4, 20160Comments

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Macy’s “American Icons” campaign launches next week

Festivities include the latest in fashion with an all-star roster of musical talent, in-store events and a partnership with Got Your 6, a coalition of veteran-focused nonprofits Headlining the campaign are some of America’s all-star talents, including Adam Lambert, Austin Mahone, Kelsea Ballerini, Johnnyswim and Thalia Sodi, along with an exciting collaboration from Lady Gaga…
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SONIC® Drive-In partners with Julianne Hough to launch #ThanksTeach social media campaign to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month

America's Drive-In to support local public school teachers and students with $15 million commitment over next five years OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (May 3, 2016), SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, announced its partnership with Julianne Hough to launch #ThanksTeach, a social media campaign to celebrate Teacher…
May 4, 20160Comments

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Wesfarmers announces the retirement of Wesfarmers Resources Managing Director Stewart Butel

Perth, Australia, 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wesfarmers today announced the forthcoming retirement of Stewart Butel, Managing Director of Wesfarmers Resources since 2006. Mr Butel will retire at the end of July, supporting a smooth leadership transition in the Resources business, which includes Wesfarmers Curragh and Wesfarmers’ 40 per cent interest in the Bengalla coal mine. Wesfarmers…
May 4, 20160Comments

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Whole Foods Market Northern California & Reno hot and salad bars bring signature recipes from “Top Chef” finalist Melissa King

San Francisco-based chef Melissa King offers eight signature recipes for hot and salad bars, plus in-store ingredient recommendations   EMERYVILLE, Calif., 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — New, chef-driven flavors are now available on Whole Foods Market Northern California & Reno hot and salad bars, courtesy of “Top Chef” season 12 finalist and San Francisco…
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Whole Foods Market launches pupusas on its menu for its food truck test kitchen

Chef Tien Ho launches Dina’s Pupuseria to test new ideas for national grocer  AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is launching pupusas as the next menu concept for the company’s food truck test kitchen located at the retailer’s flagship store in Austin, Texas. The new menu officially launches on Wednesday, May…
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Publix announces the promotion of Merriann Metz to Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary

LAKELAND, Florida, 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Publix CEO and President Todd Jones announced the promotion of Merriann Metz to Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary. Metz began her career at Publix in 2006 as an attorney in the corporate legal department. She was promoted to senior attorney in 2010 and to her current position…
May 4, 20160Comments

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Publix earns $8.7 billion in sales for the first quarter of 2016 a 4.5 percent increase from last year

LAKELAND, Fla., 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Publix’s sales for the first quarter of 2016 were $8.7 billion, a 4.5 percent increase from last year’s $8.3 billion. Comparable-store sales for the first quarter of 2016 increased 3.3 percent. The company estimates sales increased 1.2 percent due to the effect of the Easter holiday being…
May 4, 20160Comments

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Klépierre announces results of the 1st National Casting for “Reines du Shopping” TV show

PARIS, 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Klépierre, the European shopping center specialist, announces that the results of the 1 st National Casting for “Reines du Shopping” is a great success ! Klépierre and M6 UNLIMITED have developed an exclusive partnership to organize the first national casting of Reines du Shopping TV show, from April 23 to…
May 4, 20160Comments

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SM Investments Corporation records 12% growth in recurring net income in the first quarter of 2016

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) posted a 12% growth in recurring net income in the first quarter of 2016. Consolidated net income (including non-recurring items) stood at PHP 7.0 billion for the January to March period, up 3.6% from PHP 6.7 billion in the same period last year. Consolidated revenues grew…
May 4, 20160Comments

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Ingles Markets, Incorporated to provide webcast of its second quarter earnings conference call on May 9, 2016

ASHEVILLE, N.C., 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its second quarter earnings conference call on May 9, 2016. Ingles plans to release earnings for its second quarter ended March 26, 2016, on May 9, 2016. The live broadcast of Ingles Markets’ quarterly conference call will…
May 4, 20160Comments

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The Home Depot will hold its Q1-2016 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, May 17

ATLANTA, 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced today that it will hold its First Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, May 17, at 9 a.m. ET. A webcast will be available by logging onto http://earnings.homedepot.com and selecting the First Quarter Earnings Conference Call icon. The…
May 4, 20160Comments

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H&M dressed celebrity guests at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the second year running H&M had the privilege of dressing celebrity guests at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit. Taking the theme of this year’s exhibition “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology” as inspiration, the design team at H&M used hand-crafted traditions…
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Educator Carrie Martin from Denton, TX is the winner and “Teacher of the Year” in Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest

New York, NY,, 2016-May-04 — /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 named Carrie Martin from Evers Park Elementary School in Denton, TX, as the 2016 national winner and “Teacher of the Year” in the Barnes…
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Raley’s Family of Fine Stores partners with Unata to launch an improved web and mobile eCommerce platform, E-Cart

Fair Oaks, CA, 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Raley’s Family of Fine Stores has partnered with Unata, the award-winning leader in 1-to-1 Omni-Commerce solutions, to launch an improved web and mobile eCommerce platform, E-Cart. The new system will replace Raley’s current online order and curbside pickup solutions across all existing eCommerce-enabled locations. The new eCommerce platform…
May 4, 20160Comments

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CVS Health launches expanded health care offerings to support people with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and other liver diseases in Hawaii

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) has launched expanded health care offerings to support the health and well-being of people with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and other liver diseases in Hawaii. The effort is part of a statewide initiative to raise awareness about the prevalence of Hepatitis A, B and…
May 4, 20160Comments

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Starbucks unveiled its first store in Ferguson, Missouri

FERGUSON, MO, 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) today unveiled its first store in Ferguson, Missouri as part of a national plan to provide local jobs, create training opportunities for youth, and support efforts to rebuild and revitalize communities.  Starbucks plans to open similar stores in at least 15 low- to medium-income communities…
May 3, 20160Comments

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Tesco announces measures to source even more of the seafood it sells in sustainable way

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today announced a number of measures which will see it source even more of the seafood it sells in a sustainable way, in partnership with the Marine Stewardship Council. To achieve this, Tesco is: Rapidly expanding the MSC-ecolabel scheme for pre-packed and frozen fish sold in Tesco…
May 3, 20160Comments

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2016 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give tickets now available at Michigan Meijer stores

Visit Any Michigan Meijer Location to Purchase Tournament Tickets GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tickets to the 2016 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give are now available at each of the retailer’s 110 Michigan stores. The third annual tournament will be held June 14-19 at Blythefield Country Club in Grand Rapids. General admission…
May 3, 20160Comments

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Topaz supports Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation through new initiative ‘The LEGO® Exchange’

Fundraising drive launched across the Topaz network in aid of the Children’s Charity DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Topaz, Ireland’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, today announced its support for ‘The LEGO® Exchange’, a new initiative that is seeing much-needed funds raised for their charity partner, the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation, through unwanted…
May 3, 20160Comments

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NRF survey: expanding scope and cost of government regulation hinders small retailers’ ability to create jobs and drive economic growth

WASHINGTON, 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The expanding scope and cost of government regulation are placing new burdens on America’s small businesses, hindering their ability to create jobs and drive economic growth, according to a new survey released today by the National Retail Federation. “Overregulation is undermining the resolve of small retailers,” NRF President and…
May 3, 20160Comments

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Sainsbury’s to add 100 new Click & Collect Groceries sites over the next 12 months

100 new Click & Collect Groceries sites planned over next 12 months LONDON, 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s has announced that it will double the number of Click & Collect Groceries Sites in its store car parks over the next 12 months, as it further builds its multi-channel offer to make shopping easier for…
May 3, 20160Comments

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