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SPAR Russia reports 19% growth in sales last year

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Russia showed remarkable resilience last year, achieving an overall growth in sales of 19% which was above industry average in the market. The continued development has seen the expansion of the brand into new territories as well as the introduction of a wider range of formats…
August 27, 20160Comments

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Sainsbury’s to introduce 32 new craft beers to the shelves of its Scottish stores

Sainsbury’s to introduce 32 new craft beers to the shelves of its Scottish stores   LONDON, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s will be introducing 32 new craft beers to the shelves of its Scottish stores and will be bringing on board three small Scottish breweries - West Brewery, Tempest and Isle of Skye. The addition of the…
August 27, 20160Comments

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eBay.it launches appeal page to help raise funds for earthquake survivors in Central Italy

eBay.it launches appeal page to help raise funds for earthquake survivors in Central Italy   San Jose, California, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay.it has launched an appeal page to help raise funds for the survivors of a magnitude 6.2 earthquake that struck Central Italy this week. At least 268 people are now known to have died in the earthquake,…
August 27, 20160Comments

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NCR Corporation announced new next-generation consulting services for the financial services, retail and hospitality industries

DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (August 25, 2016 ) announced a new set of next-generation consulting services for the financial services, retail and hospitality industries. The new practices advance NCR’s leadership in consulting services for omni-channel transformation and integration, and complement NCR’s strategic…
August 27, 20160Comments

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Ticket Utils becomes part of eBay Inc.’s StubHub organization

San Jose, California, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay has completed the acquisition of Ticket Utils, a leading independent provider of software that helps large ticket  sellers manage inventory and distribution.  Ticket Utils has become part of eBay Inc.’s StubHub organization, supporting StubHub’s efforts to ensure that sellers have effective tools to improve their selling…
August 27, 20160Comments

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New Argos digital store opens inside Sainsbury’s supermarket in Hazel Grove

Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — A brand new Argos digital store opened today (26/08/2016) inside the Sainsbury’s supermarket in Hazel Grove, London Road, Stockport bringing extra choice and convenience to customers in the area. The new digital store has created 20 local jobs and follows the success of the 10 stores opened within Sainsbury’s supermarkets…
August 27, 20160Comments

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Walgreens Boots Alliance to purchase AmerisourceBergen common stock by exercising 2nd tranche of warrants

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today (25 August 2016) announced that it had agreed with AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC) to amend the second tranche of warrants held by Walgreens Boots Alliance to purchase AmerisourceBergen common stock, so as to permit the immediate exercise of these warrants. The warrants…
August 27, 20160Comments

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LVMH: TAG Heuer partners with China’s Mars Exploration Program

LVMH: TAG Heuer partners with China’s Mars Exploration Program   PARIS, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — TAG Heuer has announced its partnership with China’s Mars Exploration Program at an official press conference in Beijing. The Swiss watchmaker renews its links with the conquest of space after having been the first Swiss watch in space in 1962. During an…
August 27, 20160Comments

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Denise Paulonis named Executive VP – Chief Financial Officer at The Michaels Companies effective August 29, 2016

IRVING, Texas, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of the company's previously announced CFO succession plan, The Michaels Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIK) today (Aug. 25, 2016) named Denise Paulonis Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer, effective August 29, 2016. Ms. Paulonis, currently Senior Vice President - Finance, succeedsChuck Sonsteby, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial…
August 27, 20160Comments

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British Land launches “Eats from the Street 2016”

British Land launches "Eats from the Street 2016" London, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land has launched ‘Eats from the Street 2016’ which sees the company’s restored red Route master bus, complete with a ‘green’ engine, visit 10 retail assets as part of its place making strategy to create Places People Prefer. This will…
August 27, 20160Comments

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SpartanNash announces the appointment of Tammy Hurley as Chief Accounting Officer

Byron Center, MI, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) announced today (Aug 26th, 2016) that Tammy Hurley, SpartanNash Vice President, Finance has been named Chief Accounting Officer. The Board of Directors approved this appointment at its quarterly meeting. Ms. Hurley joined SpartanNash in 2001 as Controller, and was promoted in 2002 to Director of…
August 27, 20160Comments

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MIGROS RUFT VIER GORGONZOLA-PRODUKTE ZURÜCK

MIGROS RUFT VIER GORGONZOLA-PRODUKTE ZURÜCK   Zürich, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bei Stichprobenkontrollen von Gorgonzola Selezione Reale 200 g des Lieferanten Cetra wurden krankheitserregende Listerien nachgewiesen. Eine Gesundheitsgefährdung kann nicht ausgeschlossen werden. Aus Sicherheitsgründen ruft die Migros vorsorglich vier Gorgonzola-Produkte des Lieferanten Cetra zurück. Der Rückruf betrifft folgende Produkte: Artikelbezeichnung Artikel-Nr. Preis neu CHF Gorgonzola Selezione Reale, 200 g 2125.872.000.00 In allen M-Filialen…
August 27, 20160Comments

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NRF welcomes release of online sales tax bill by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Robert Goodlatte

WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today (August 25, 2016) welcomed the release of draft online sales tax legislation by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Robert Goodlatte, R-Va., saying action is needed to break Congress’ years-long deadlock on the issue. “We hope this move will bring the attention needed to get Congress to move…
August 27, 20160Comments

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RILA comments on Judiciary Committee Chairman’s proposal, The Online Sales Simplification Act of 2016

Arlington , VA, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), issued the following statement in response to legislative language released today (8/25/2016) by U.S. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA). Chairman Goodlatte's proposal, The Online Sales Simplification Act of 2016, is aimed at addressing disparity in sales tax collection obligations…
August 27, 20160Comments

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DDR Corp. to announce financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 on October 26, 2016

BEACHWOOD, Ohio, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — DDR Corp. (NYSE: DDR) will issue financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 after the market closes on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. The Company will conduct a conference call and audio webcast on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. ET. To access the conference, dial 877-249-1119…
August 27, 20160Comments

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CarMax to hire more than 40 associates for its third store in the Bay Area scheduled to open in November 2016

RICHMOND, Virginia, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently hiring more than 40 associates for the company's third store in the Bay Area. The store, scheduled to open in November 2016, will be located at 2783 Corby Avenue and will stock more than 300…
August 27, 20160Comments

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International Market Place offers most sought-after retailers and world-class restaurants with the opening of its open-air shopping center in Waikīkī

HONOLULU, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thousands gathered today (08/25/2016) to take part in the grand opening of the fully reimagined International Market Place in Waikīkī. The 345,000-square-foot, open-air shopping center offers Hawai‘i’s first Saks Fifth Avenue as well as a world-class lineup of restaurants and retailers – nearly 50 percent of which will be…
August 26, 20160Comments

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Dollar Tree, Inc. announces results for its second fiscal quarter ended July 30, 2016

CHESAPEAKE, Va., 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores, today (August 25, 2016) reported results for its second fiscal quarter ended July 30, 2016. Second Quarter Results Second quarter fiscal 2016 results include nine additional weeks of operations for the Family Dollar segment when compared to…
August 26, 20160Comments

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Ulta Beauty announces 2Q and 1H FY2016 financial results

BOLINGBROOK, Ill, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) today (Aug. 25, 2016) announced financial results for the thirteen week period (“Second Quarter”) and twenty-six week period (“First Six Months”) ended July 30, 2016, which compares to the same periods ended August 1, 2015. “The Ulta Beauty team achieved another quarter of excellent top and…
August 26, 20160Comments

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GameStop Corp. announces sales and earnings for the second quarter ended July 30, 2016

GRAPEVINE, TX , 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), a global family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, today ( 08/25/16) reported sales and earnings for the second quarter ended July 30, 2016. The following table summarizes the second quarter results for fiscal 2016 and 2015…
August 26, 20160Comments

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Tiffany & Co. reports 2Q and 1H FY2016 financial results

NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tiffany & Co. (NYSE:TIF) reported its financial results for the three months ("second quarter") and six months ("first half") ended July 31, 2016. Worldwide net sales were below the prior year in both periods, which management attributed to declines in sales to both local customers and foreign tourists…
August 26, 20160Comments

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Back-to-school shopping has never been easier with Staples mobile iOS app

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples (NASDAQ: SPLS) today (Aug. 25, 2016) announced a new beta test available on the Staples mobile iOS app. Customers can now send a photo of their child’s back-to-school list via the Staples Easy System on the app and a Staples associate will populate the customer’s shopping cart…
August 26, 20160Comments

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Signet Jewelers Limited announced its results for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016

HAMILTON, Bermuda, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Signet Jewelers Limited (“Signet”) (NYSE: SIG), the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, today ( August 25, 2016) announced its results for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016 (“second quarter Fiscal 2017”). Summary: Same store sales down 2.3%. Total sales $1.4 billion down 2.6%. Total sales at constant exchange…
August 26, 20160Comments

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Leonard Green & Partners to invest $625 million in Signet Jewelers Limited in the form of convertible preferred shares

HAMILTON, Bermuda, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE:SIG), the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, announced today (August 25, 2016 ) that affiliates of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (“LGP”), a leading private equity firm, will invest $625 million in the form of convertible preferred shares. Signet will use the proceeds from…
August 26, 20160Comments

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Colruyt, OKay and Solucious recall Everyday orange juice 100 % pure squeezed due to presence of yeast saccharomyces

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following reports of customers, we found the yeast saccharomyces in the 100% pure squeezed orange juice of Everyday (fresh market, plastic 2 l bottle). Saccharomyces is a yeast that converts sugars into gas making it possible for the bottle to tear or burst open (especially during transport). There is…
August 26, 20160Comments

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The Home Depot® CEO Craig Menear and EVP – Merchandising Ted Decker to present at the Goldman Sachs 23rd Annual Global Retailing Conference on September 8, 2016

ATLANTA, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today (Aug 25, 2016) announced that Craig Menear, chairman, CEO and president, and Ted Decker, executive vice president - Merchandising, will present at the Goldman Sachs 23rd Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York, NY. The presentation will begin at…
August 26, 20160Comments

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SSP America announces the opening of Hard Rock Cafe at Tampa International Airport

LONDON, 2016-Aug-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, announced today (25-August-2016) the opening of Hard Rock Cafe at Tampa International Airport. The first Hard Rock Cafe to open in a North American airport, the restaurant’s iconic music memorabilia…
August 26, 20160Comments

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DIE MIGROS HITZKIRCH STARTET FRISCH

Dierikon, 2016-Aug-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Am 1. September 2016 öffnet in Hitzkirch, an der Hauptstrasse zwischen Gelfingen und Ermensee, die neue Migros-Filiale. Sie bietet ein breites Angebot für den täglichen Bedarf. Auf rund 700m2 präsentiert die Migros Hitzkirch ein attraktives Sortiment an Lebensmitteln für den täglichen Bedarf, Frischprodukten, Non Food-Artikeln und einem Aussenverkauf mit Garten-…
August 26, 20160Comments

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Starbucks Corporation to present at the Goldman Sachs 23rd Annual Global Retailing Conference on September 7, 2016

Starbucks Corporation to present at the Goldman Sachs 23rd Annual Global Retailing Conference on September 7, 2016   Seattle, 2016-Aug-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today (August 24, 2016) announced the company will present at the Goldman Sachs 23rd Annual Global Retailing Conference on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 3:55 p.m. ET. The presentation will…
August 26, 20160Comments

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