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Kroger recalls Deluxe S’mores Ice Cream due to undeclared peanuts

CINCINNATI, 2016-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) has recalled Kroger Deluxe S'mores Ice Cream (48 oz, tub) sold in its retail stores because the product may contain peanuts not listed on the label.  Kroger initiated the recall when a supplier, Grain Craft, indicated a raw ingredient may have become contaminated with…
July 11, 20160Comments

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Miu Miu unveils new kind of private club in Paris

Milano, Italy, 2016-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — On July 3rd, 2016 Miu Miu will unveil a new kind of private club in Paris. Transforming an historic location into a contemporary salon of the imagination, the miumiu-club Paris will bring a new sense of occasion to Paris Couture Week, for one night only. Miu Miu will reinterpret…
July 11, 20160Comments

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EOS Group acquires debt collection service provider Contentia in France and Belgium

Hamburg, 2016-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 1 July 2016, the international EOS Group acquired 100% of the shares in debt collection service provider Contentia in France and Belgium. The EOS Group already has a successful debt collection company in each of the two countries. "With the takeover of Contentia, EOS is reinforcing its position as…
July 11, 20160Comments

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X5 Retail Group N.V. announces that Moody’s rating agency upgrades its outlook to positive from stable

Moscow, 2016-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. ("X5" or "the Company"), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), announces that Moody’s rating agency has changed the outlook on the Company’s Ba3 corporate family rating (CFR) and the Ba3-PD probability of default rating (PDR) to “positive” from “stable”. The agency stated that…
July 11, 20160Comments

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Shop Direct appoints Sasha Berson as group strategy and customer director

Liverpool,UK, 2016-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shop Direct, the UK’s second largest pure play online retailer, has recruited Groupon’s EMEA chief marketing officer and vice president to the new executive board level role of group strategy and customer director. Sasha Berson will join Shop Direct in September, with a remit to turbocharge the company’s progress on…
July 11, 20160Comments

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Costco Wholesale Corporation reported $11.33 billion net sales for the month of June

ISSAQUAH, WA , 2016-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Costco Wholesale Corporation ("Costco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: COST) today reported net sales of $11.33 billion for the month of June, the five weeks ended July 3, 2016, an increase of three percent from $11.03 billion during the similar period last year. The five-week June reporting periods…
July 11, 20160Comments

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La Fnac annonce l’ouverture d’un nouveau magasin franchisé au format de proximité à Pontivy

A Ivry, 2016-Jul-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — La Fnac poursuit son déploiement territorial et annonce l’ouverture d’un nouveau magasin franchisé au format de proximité à Pontivy. Ce magasin ouvrira ses portes jeudi 21 juillet prochain dans la galerie commerçante d’Intermarché. La Fnac Pontivy sera dirigée par André Trébouta, franchisé et David Weltz, directeur du magasin. Elles’étend sur…
July 10, 20160Comments

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Kroger associates working at 93 stores in its Nashville division ratified new labor agreement with Local 1995

NASHVILLE, Tenn., 2016-Jul-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that associates working at 93 stores in the company's Nashville division have ratified a new labor agreement with Local 1995. The agreement covers 12,000 associates working in Middle and East Tennessee, North Alabama and South Kentucky. "We are pleased to reach an agreement that…
July 10, 20160Comments

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Retailer Argos to become the headline partner of this year’s National Fitness Day across the UK

Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Jul-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — This year’s National Fitness Day, the biggest annual celebration of fitness and physical activity across the UK, will see leading retailer Argos become the headline partner. The event which takes place for the third time on Wednesday 7th September, co-inciding with the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016…
July 10, 20160Comments

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Kohl’s announced its newest Kohl’s Cares(r) collection; available now through September

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., 2016-Jul-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced the newest Kohl’s Cares collection featuring hardcover books and soft toys of the beloved children’s classic, Clifford The Big Red Dog™, available now through September. The charming stories of the larger-than-life canine focus on kindness and send a positive message to young readers.…
July 10, 20160Comments

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1916-2016: Acqua di Parma to celebrate a century of Italian lifestyle, elegance, and master craftsmanship

Paris, 2016-Jul-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the last hundred years, Acqua di Parma has been creating fragrances and beauty products with age-old savoir-faire. This year the House is celebrating a century of Italian lifestyle, elegance, and master craftsmanship. Since its beginnings in 1916, Acqua di Parma has called upon the most meticulous handcrafted excellence. All its…
July 10, 20160Comments

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Kabob’s Acquisition, Inc.: recall of 44,850 pounds of raw intact and heat treated not ready-to-eat (NRTE) meat and poultry products

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kabob's Acquisition, Inc., a Lake City, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 44,850 pounds of raw intact and heat treated, not ready-to-eat (NRTE) meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with E. coli O121, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The not ready-to-eat…
July 10, 20160Comments

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John Lewis plans to grow its own brand Home business to £1bn of annual revenue by 2020

London, 2016-Jul-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis has announced its ambition to grow its own brand Home business to £1bn of annual revenue by 2020. In addition to this, the retailer plans to continue to expand its exclusive relationships with external brands. The department store, famous for its home collections, plans to build on its success…
July 10, 20160Comments

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Nicht deklariertem Sulfit: Coop ruft Naturaplan Bio Apfelringe zurück

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Jul-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Betroffen sind die Coop Naturaplan Bio Apfelringe 150g. Bei einer Analyse wurden geringe Mengen von nicht deklariertem Sulfit festgestellt, welches in seltenen Fällen bei sensiblen Personen zu Unverträglichkeitsreaktionen führen kann. Damit entspricht das Produkt nicht mehr den hohen Qualitätsansprüchen von Coop. Kunden, welche dieses Produkt bei sich zu…
July 10, 20160Comments

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Empire Company’s President & CEO Marc Poulin to leave

Stellarton, NS, Country, 2016-Jul-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Boards of Directors of Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) and Sobeys Inc. have announced that President & CEO Marc Poulin has left the companies effective immediately. “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Marc for his efforts and leadership as CEO over the past…
July 10, 20160Comments

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Weis Markets receives final Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board approval to open beer café in its Kutztown store

SUNBURY, PA and KUTZTOWN, PA, 2016-Jul-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets today received final Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) approval to open a beer café in its store in its Kutztown store. The café is stocked and now open for business. This is Weis Markets third in-store beer café in Berks County. The 30-seat beer café…
July 9, 20160Comments

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Gordy’s Market announces Grand Opening Celebrations for its newest stores starting this Saturday, July 9

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISC, 2016-Jul-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gordy’s Market is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening Celebrations for its newest stores in Eau Claire, Barron, Hayward, Stanley, and Whitehall starting this Saturday, July 9. Established on the Southside of Chippewa Falls in 1966 by Gordy and Donna Schafer, Gordy’s Market locally owns and operates 26…
July 9, 20160Comments

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Swedish ICA stores Sales increased by 4.3% in June 2016 compared with the same month last year

Solna, Sweden, 2016-Jul-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — In June 2016, sales in the Swedish ICA stores totalled SEK 9,761 million excluding VAT, which is an increase of 4.3% compared with the same month in the previous year. Sales in January-June 2016 amounted to SEK 54,507 million, an increase of 3.5% compared with the previous year. ICA…
July 9, 20160Comments

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Weis Markets awarded final PLCB approval to open beer café in its Kendig Square store in Lancaster County

SUNBURY, PA and WILLOW STREET, PA , 2016-Jul-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets today received final Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) approval to open a beer café in its store in its Kendig Square store in Lancaster County. The café is stocked and now open for business. This is Weis Markets fourth in-store beer café…
July 8, 20160Comments

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METRO GROUP acquires stake in Cologne based start-up offering quick support for technical issues through a network of professional advisors

Düsseldorf, Germany, 2016-Jul-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — METRO GROUP – as minority partner – acquires a stake in the start-up “Deutsche Technikberatung” based in Cologne, one of the participants of the first Spacelab Accelerator Program of Media-Saturn this year. Deutsche Technikberatung regards itself as a “technical support for home users” and offers quick support for…
July 8, 20160Comments

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METRO GROUP acquires French food service distribution company Pro à Pro from Colruyt Group

Düsseldorf, Germany , 2016-Jul-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — METRO GROUP has acquired the French food service distribution company for professional customers Pro à Pro from the Belgian retail group Colruyt Group. Pro à Pro is one of the most important food service distribution (FSD) providers in France offering direct food delivery services to different…
July 8, 20160Comments

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Nordstrom Rack to open at CityPlace in Woodbury, Minnesota in spring 2017

SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at CityPlace in Woodbury, Minn., outside of Minneapolis. The approximately 26,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in spring 2017. The property is owned and managed by Elion Partners, a Florida-based real estate investment firm. "We're excited to have…
July 8, 20160Comments

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Starbucks barista from Indonesia Ryan Wibawa competes in the World Brewers Cup finals

SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — For two months, Ryan Wibawa practiced his coffee brewing and artistry skills every day after work for five hours. With passion for coffee and dedication to his craft, he earned the opportunity to compete in the World Brewers Cup finals. “It was like a dream come true,” said Wibawa, a Starbucks barista…
July 8, 20160Comments

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Macy’s, Inc. to report its second quarter 2016 sales and earnings on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016

CINCINNATI, 2016-Jul-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) is scheduled to report its second quarter 2016 sales and earnings before the opening of financial markets on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016. The company will webcast a call with financial analysts and investors that day at 10 a.m. ET. Macys, Inc.’s webcast is accessible to the media…
July 8, 20160Comments

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Macy’s Presents Fashion’s Front Row to kick off the fashion frenzy live from The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Sep. 7

NEW YORK, 2016-Jul-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s is once again set to open the exclusive doors to New York Fashion Week for fans everywhere as Macy’s Presents Fashion’s Front Row makes the high-fashion runway accessible to all. On Wednesday, Sep. 7 at 7:30 p.m., live from the capital of American fashion, Macy’s Presents…
July 8, 20160Comments

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CVS Health Foundation and American Academy of Pediatrics to improve counseling on tobacco and exposure to secondhand smoke

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Jul-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The CVS Health Foundation today announced a new grant to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to help improve counseling by all pediatric health care providers around tobacco and exposure to secondhand smoke. The program will provide clinicians with the messages, tools and counseling protocols needed to screen…
July 8, 20160Comments

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CVS Health Research Institute study reveals that medication reconciliation programs reduced risk of hospital readmission by 50 percent

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Jul-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new study from the CVS Health Research Institute found that medication reconciliation programs, in which pharmacists review patients' medication regimens and provide adherence counseling during the patient's transition from hospital to home, reduced risk of hospital readmission by 50 percent and helped avoid unnecessary health care costs.…
July 8, 20160Comments

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MinuteClinic adds new travel-related services and immunizations

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Jul-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — To help patients prepare for a safe and healthy travel season this summer and beyond, MinuteClinic, the walk-in medical clinics inside select CVS Pharmacy and Target stores nationwide, has added several new travel-related services and immunizations. "Whether attending the upcoming 2016 Summer Games in Brazil, performing humanitarian service…
July 8, 20160Comments

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The National Grocers Association comments on the Senate passage of National GMO Disclosure Legislation

Arlington, VA, 2016-Jul-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA) today issued the following statement from President and CEO Peter J. Larkin on the Senate passage of a bipartisan bill that creates a national labeling standard for all foods made with genetically engineered (GE) ingredients and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). “On behalf of the…
July 8, 20160Comments

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Publix pilots delivery service with Instacart in select areas of Miami starting July 12

LAKELAND, Fla., 2016-Jul-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Beginning July 12, Publix will begin piloting a service with Instacart in select areas of Miami. Instacart is an e-commerce and delivery service that allows customers to place their grocery orders online and have their items delivered right to their doorsteps. Customers can place orders by visiting www.instacart.com/publix. Instacart…
July 8, 20160Comments

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