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Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

Starbucks unveils Caramel Waffle Cone Frappuccino® in the U.S. and Canada

SEATTLE, 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Summertime memories are often tied to our senses. Starbucks new Caramel Waffle Cone Frappuccino® blended beverage evokes the smell of freshly made waffle cones wafting from the neighborhood ice cream parlor. The beverage is available in Starbucks® stores in the U.S. and Canada starting today (May 3) and throughout the summer…
May 3, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Starbucks Leadership Changes: Kris Engskov executive VP; Martin Brok senior VP and president EMEA

Martin Brok to become senior vice president and president Starbucks EMEA Incumbent Kris Engskov promoted to global leadership role in Seattle as executive vice president; transition to occur summer 2016 LONDON, 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced the promotion of Kris Engskov to a global executive vice president role and…
May 3, 20160Comments

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Entertainment Marketing Retail Retailer

Amazon added the period drama series Julian Fellowes Presents Doctor Thorne to its lineup of Amazon Original Series

Julian Fellowes Presents Doctor Thorne, which is based on the book series by Anthony Trollope and stars Tom Hollander, Ian McShane and Alison Brie, will premiere exclusively for Prime members in the U.S. on May 20 SEATTLE, 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today announced it has added the period drama series Julian Fellowes…
May 3, 20160Comments

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Environment Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Walmart Canada to introduce five-cent plastic bag fee on all single-use plastic bags

Five-cent plastic bag fee to discourage single use bags and eliminate plastic film from municipal land-fill to be implemented at Walmart stores in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Québec during the month of May Mississauga, ON, 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart Canada today announced the expansion of its plastic bag-reduction initiative, which includes the…
May 3, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Hudson’s Bay Company opens best-in-class robotic retail technology distribution center in Pottsville, Pennsylvania

New DC Enhances HBC's All-Channel Offering to Better Serve Consumers and Drive Continued Digital Growth Creates More Than 200 New Jobs in Pennsylvania Investment in Innovative Robotic Systems Positions HBC at the Forefront of Fulfillment Distribution Technology TORONTO, 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) is pleased to announce it will open a…
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Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

Sheetz to begin filling jobs at stores throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and North Carolina

Fortune 100 Best Company to Work for Will Host Open Interviews in May ALTOONA, Pa., 2016-May-03 — /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…
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Business Management Retail Retailer

Staples Business Advantage launches $40,000 valued breakroom makeover contest

$40,000 prize package will transform a company’s breakroom FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — When was the last time you took a well-deserved break at work to have a mid-day cup of coffee, enjoy a snack or socialize with your colleagues? Or, when was the last time you held a meeting in your cafeteria or…
May 3, 20160Comments

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Auctions E-Commerce Marketing Retail Retailer

eBay for Charity will auction off one-of-a kind “Wine and Dine” experiences

Chefs Richard Blais and Marcus Samuelsson to auction culinary experiences; ONEHOPE and Michael Franti’s “Do It For The Love” Foundation to auction exclusive VIP BottleRock Napa Valley experiences. 100% of the proceeds will go to charity. San Jose, California, 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last week, eBay introduced eBay Wine, an online destination that allows wine-enthusiasts and…
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Food & Beverage Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Colruyt Group to support vegetable farmer De Lochting in its transition from conventional farming to organic farming

Halle, Belgium, 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colruyt Group will be supporting vegetable farmer De Lochting from Roeselare in the continuing transition from conventional farming to organic farming. From the second week of April onward, the Colruyt and OKay stores will be selling several “transition vegetables”, which will only be eligible for the official organic…
May 3, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Marketing Restaurants Retail Retailer

Dunkin’ Donuts adds the Bacon Supreme Omelet Breakfast Sandwich to the menu

CANTON, MA, 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts is welcoming May with something flavorful and filling for breakfast sandwich fans, today adding the Bacon Supreme Omelet Breakfast Sandwich to the menu. What makes this sandwich so satisfying and supreme? The omelet has nearly twice the amount of egg featured in Dunkin’ Donuts’ classic breakfast…
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Business Food & Beverage Management Restaurants Retail Retailer

Aloha Petroleum will develop 15 new Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii

Leading Coffee and Bakery Chain to Enter Its 42nd State to Keep America Running on Dunkin’ CANTON, MA, 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchise group, Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. Under the agreement, Aloha Petroleum…
May 3, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Dunkin’ Donuts On-the-Go Ordering will be available exclusively for members of its DD Perks® Rewards Program throughout the Metro New York area

Exclusively available to DD Perks® Members, On-the-Go Ordering enables guests to use the new Dunkin’ Donuts Mobile App to place orders, pay in advance and breeze by the line in store CANTON, MA, 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts is bringing a big perk to the Big Apple, today announcing that On-the-Go Ordering will be…
May 3, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Baskin-Robbins celebrates Mother’s Day with the return of its popular Mom’s Makin’ Cookies™ ice cream

Baskin-Robbins guests can pre-order a personalized ice cream cake just in time for Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8th CANTON, Mass., 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins is celebrating moms all month long with the return of its popular Mom’s Makin’ Cookies™ ice cream as the May Flavor of the Month and a lineup of colorful…
May 3, 20160Comments

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Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Kroger master floral designers honored to create Derby’s “Garland of Roses” for the 29th year

For the 29th year, Kroger will craft Derby's famous "Garland of Roses" LOUISVILLE, Ky., 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Continuing the tradition that began in 1987, with the 113th Kentucky Derby, Kroger master floral designers are again honored to create "The Garland of Roses". The event will take place on Friday, May 6th, at the…
May 3, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Amazon.com announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2016

SEATTLE, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2016. Operating cash flow increased 44% to $11.3 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $7.8 billion for the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2015. Free cash flow increased to $6.4 billion for the trailing twelve…
May 2, 20160Comments

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Books Marketing Retail Retailer

Macy’s celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with renowned chef, Katie Chin

Macy’s welcomes renowned author, chef and television personality, Katie Chin, at six stores nationwide for cooking demos and discussions on Asian Cuisine and her new book, “Katie Chin’s Everyday Chinese Cookbook: 101 Delicious Recipes from My Mother’s Kitchen.” NEW YORK, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — This May, Macy’s celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with renowned…
May 2, 20160Comments

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Apparel Fashion Marketing Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Macy’s partners with Lady Gaga and Sir Elton John to create limited-edition line of clothing and accessories, Love Bravery

25% of the purchase price of Love Bravery will benefit Born This Way Foundation and Elton John AIDS Foundation The limited-edition line launches this spring as part of Macy’s American Icons campaign NEW YORK, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s has partnered with Grammy® and Golden Globe®-winning icon Lady Gaga, as well as Grammy,…
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Belk announces 19 finalists for its 2016 Southern Designer Showcase competition

Finalists to present May 19 in Charlotte for the opportunity to have designs sold at Belk and on Belk.com CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — To celebrate emerging fashion designers who embody modern, Southern style, Belk has selected 19 finalists for the company's 2016 Southern Designer Showcase competition. The finalists, who all have roots…
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Home & Garden Home Decor Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

Support Save the Children’s ‘Early Steps to School Success’ program by scanning your IKEA Family card during May

Conshohocken, PA, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — During the month of May, every time an IKEA customer scans the IKEA Family card, a donation will be made to Save the Children’s ‘Early Steps to School Success’ program.* The ‘Early Steps to School Success’ program is Save the Children’s language development and pre-literacy program for children…
May 2, 20160Comments

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Entertainment Food & Beverage Management Marketing Retail Retailer

TV Chef James Martin announces new venture with leading supermarket Asda

LEEDS, England, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Thursday 28th April) James Martin announces a new venture with leading supermarket Asda, bringing the much-loved chef back into British kitchens with a commitment to making it easy for people to enjoy great tasting, quality food no matter what their budget. Both from Yorkshire and proud of their…
May 2, 20160Comments

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Automotive Retail Retailer

CarMax opened its first store in Springfield, Illinois

Company Celebrates with Community Donations RICHMOND, Virginia, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its first store in Springfield, Illinois, located at 2531 Chuckwagon Drive. The store is approximately 8,000 square feet, occupies more than 3 acres and stocks more than 140 used vehicles. In celebration…
May 2, 20160Comments

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Business Malls Management Retail Retailer

DDR’s CFO and Treasurer Luke J. Petherbridge to step down from his role effective May 6, 2016

BEACHWOOD, Ohio, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — DDR Corp. (NYSE: DDR) today announced that Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Luke J. Petherbridge will step down from his role effective May 6, 2016, in order to assume the position of president and chief executive officer of Excel Trust, a retail REIT owned by a fund affiliated…
May 2, 20160Comments

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Awards Convenience Stores Management Marketing Retail Retailer

University of California at Berkeley students’ natural gas and electricity model wins Fuels Institute’s 2016 Future of Transportation Case Competition

SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — A proposed natural gas and electricity model by students at the University of California at Berkeley has been chosen as the winner of the Fuels Institute’s 2016 Future of Transportation Case Competition at the Institute’s Annual Meeting in San Francisco. The Fuels Institute’s Case Competition, sponsored by Gilbarco Veeder…
May 2, 20160Comments

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Awards Management Retail Retail Services Retail Software Retail Solutions Retailer Technology

Wincor Nixdorf receives Red Dot Design Award for new automated teller machine

Paderborn, Germany, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf has received the renowned Red Dot Design Award for a new automated teller machine at which customers can withdraw cash via a smartphone or NFC card. The Red Dot Design Award is conferred by Design Zentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen and is one of the most prestigious design competitions…
May 2, 20160Comments

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Electronics Marketing Retail Retailer

The highly anticipated Oculus Rift virtual reality headset is coming to select Best Buy stores

Minneapolis, MN, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s one of this year’s most talked about products, and now you can see for yourself what all the excitement is about. The highly anticipated Oculus Rift virtual reality headset is coming to select Best Buy stores. Best Buy is the first and only U.S. retailer where customers can try out Rift headsets in stores. Starting Saturday, May 7, we’ll have free in-store demos at The Intel Experience inside 48 Best Buy stores across…
May 2, 20160Comments

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Geek Squad Academy 2016 season kicks off on May 2 in Atlanta, Georgia

Minneapolis, MN, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Geek Squad Academy (GSA) is officially turning double digits! Entering its 10th year in 2016, GSA so far has inspired more than 30,000 kids from underserved communities to become the new generation of engineers, entrepreneurs, teachers, designers and dreamers. The 2016 season kicks off on May 2 in Atlanta,…
May 2, 20160Comments

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Awards Business Management Retail Retailer

NEW WORLD wins gold for the second time at the Readers Digest Quality Service Awards 2016

New World - Gold Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — NEW WORLD has been proudly serving New Zealanders since 1963 and at the core of its success is the team’s promise to deliver outstanding customer service. Steve Anderson, Managing Director, Foodstuffs (NZ) Ltd, says winning gold in our category for a second time is…
May 2, 20160Comments

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Awards Management Retail Retailer

Foodstuffs wins gold once again at the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs' has triumphed at the Reader's Digest Quality Service Awards winning gold once again for New World and silver for PAK'nSAVE in the Supermarket category. The independent survey asked more than 1,500 New Zealanders to vote in an online questionnaire to decide the winners. Companies were rated on…
May 2, 20160Comments

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