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NRF ORC study: Organized retail crime continues to grow

WASHINGTON, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Organized retail crime is continuing to grow, with 83 percent of merchants surveyed reporting an increase in the past year, according to the 12th annual ORC study released today (October 18, 2016) by the National Retail Federation.

“Retailers continue to deal with the challenges that come with fighting organized retail crime,” NRF Vice President of Loss Prevention Bob Moraca said. “Every day, criminals are getting more creative in the ways they manipulate the retail supply chain. Combating ORC is a full-time job, and it is a constant battle industry-wide for retailers large and small to stay one step ahead of these savvy criminals.”

The survey of 59 senior retail loss prevention executives found that 100 percent said their companies had experienced ORC in the past year, up from 97 percent in 2015 and marking the first time in the survey’s history that all responding companies reported being a victim. In addition, 83 percent said ORC had grown: The average loss was $700,259 per $1 billion in sales, a significant increase from $453,940 last year.

With the problem growing, 71 percent of loss prevention executives said they now believe their top management understands the severity and complexity of the crimes, up from 63 percent last year.

ORC gangs often use storefronts, pawn shops, flea markets and kiosks to fence stolen goods, and 63 percent of those surveyed said they had recovered merchandise from a physical location. But many criminals turn to the Internet for the anonymity it offers — 58 percent of retailers said they had identified stolen merchandise from an e-fencing operation.

Criminals are also finding ways to manipulate store return policies. According to the survey, 68 percent of respondents said they had experienced thieves returning stolen merchandise for store credit, which is often resold to secondary-market buyers.

Four new states — New Mexico, Oregon, New York and Vermont — have enacted ORC laws in the past year, bringing the total nationwide to 34. But the survey found that 56 percent of retailers in states with ORC laws said they had seen no increase in support from law enforcement, the highest in the survey’s history. Retailers continue to support creation of a federal ORC law, which is backed by 79.7 percent of those surveyed.

“Organized retail crime continues to impact retailers at a larger scale now more than ever before,” said NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Custom Policy Jonathan Gold, who heads NRF’s lobbying efforts on ORC. “ORC also poses a threat to unwitting consumers who may purchase stolen merchandise that is not stored properly or may have expired. It is critical for our industry to continue pushing for strong federal legislation that would properly define ORC and make it a federal crime. Until there is a federal ORC law to counter this increasing criminal activity and the ability to transport stolen products across state lines, it will be nearly impossible to put a dent in this $30 billion-a-year problem that threatens retailers, the economy and consumers across the country.”

Cargo theft continued to impact retailers, cited by 44 percent of those surveyed, up from 38 percent last year. The most common place for cargo theft to occur is when merchandise is en route from the manufacturer to a retailer’s warehouse or from the warehouse to a store, followed by on-site at the warehouse.

Los Angeles continued to be the hardest hit area for ORC in the nation, a position it has held since 2012. Following in order were New York City, Chicago, Miami, Houston, San Francisco/Oakland, Arlington/Dallas/Fort Worth in Texas, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Orange County, Calif.

The survey of 59 executives representing department, big-box, discount, drug, grocery and specialty retailers was conducted July 20th to August 19th, 2016.

About NRF
NRF is the world’s largest retail trade association, representing discount and department stores, home goods and specialty stores, Main Street merchants, grocers, wholesalers, chain restaurants and Internet retailers from the United States and more than 45 countries. Retail is the nation’s largest private sector employer, supporting one in four U.S. jobs — 42 million working Americans. Contributing $2.6 trillion to annual GDP, retail is a daily barometer for the nation’s economy. NRF’s  This is Retail campaign highlights the industry’s opportunities for life-long careers, how retailers strengthen communities, and the critical role retail plays in driving innovation. www.nrf.com.

Contact:
Ana Serafin Smith
(202) 626-8189
press@nrf.com
(855) NRF-Press

Source: NRF

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InTalent: Inditex and University of Coruña launch programme for recruitment and promotion of scientific researchers

Arteixo, Spain, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The chairman and CEO of Inditex, Pablo Isla, and the dean of the University of Coruña (UDC), Julio Abalde, signed a collaboration agreement this morning for the creation of a programme for the recruitment and promotion of scientific researchers that is international in scope.

The programme, called InTalent, will enable scientists with a proven track record abroad to carry on their research projects at the University’s facilities, thereby improving the latter’s faculty and research capabilities while boosting its students’ chances of finding work and enterprising. Inditex will contribute €1.45 million to financing the researchers and their specific projects through 2021.

At the signing ceremony, which took place in the University’s rectorate, the dean explained that UDC’s goal is to “foster the ability to retain the talent nurtured at the University itself, facilitate the return of outstanding researchers and attract prestigious scientists”.

UDC will select six scientists who will be gradually brought in in pairs via tenders to take place in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Each researcher’s programme will last for two years with a two-year extension option. At the end of each researcher’s stint, the University may take them on as faculty or research staff. The participating scientists will be selected by a committee that will use merit-based methodology to vet their research trajectories. The panel will also assess the scientific and/or social impact of the candidates’ research work.

Social Responsibility Chair since 2010

UDC and Inditex jointly created the Social Responsibility Chair in 2010. Its mission is to promote a space for insightful community thinking, academic training and applied research in the area of social responsibility and innovation by government and public entities, private companies and non-profit entities.

For any press request please contact with:

Communication and Corporate Affairs Division
Edificio Inditex
Avda. de la Diputación s/n
15143 – Arteixo
A Coruña – ESPAÑA

Tlf: +34 981 185 400
Fax: +34 981 185 544
comunicacion@inditex.com

Source: Inditex

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NACS: U.S. convenience store industry invested more than $6 billion in upgrading stores in 2015

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. convenience store industry cumulatively invested more than $6 billion in upgrading stores in communities across the country in 2015, according to industry metrics announced today (10/18/2016) by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS).

The average cost of a store remodel in 2015 was $409,582, up 40% from an average cost of a remodel in 2011. With 12% of all convenience stores undergoing remodels in 2015, that means that the industry cumulatively committed more than $6.3 billion to improving stores in neighborhoods across the country.

The industry also invested billions of dollars more in new store builds. The cost to build a new convenience store in a rural neighborhood was $4.36 million in 2015. The cost to open a convenience store in an urban market was roughly $500,000 more per store than rural locations, averaging $4.87 million, mostly because of higher real estate costs, even though the lots and stores typically are smaller. Rural lots average 80,052 square feet compared to 71,525 for urban stores. And rural stores average 4,938 square feet, compared to 4,594 square feet.

The cost of the building itself was 37% of the cost of a new store build. Equipment costs (for foodservice, motor fuel and technology, in particular) were also 37% of overall costs. The remainder of the costs were for land (22%) and inventory (4%).

The average interval between store remodels is 10 years. The average age of registered vehicles in the United States is 11.5 years, so more than likely that the typical car pulling into a convenience store—for food of fuel—is older than the store itself.

Store operators also are twice as likely to own the stores than lease them; 68% of new stores built in 2015 were owned, and the remainder were leased.

Because of this constant reinvestment by the convenience store industry, there are very few old or historical convenience stores, although there are exceptions. Reighard’s (Altoona, PA) proclaims to be the oldest existing gas station—dating to 1909—and a former Big Top (Denver, CO) that first opened in 1965 may be the oldest convenience store that has continually sold gas.

“Instead, today’s convenience stores are often very contemporary, and owners regularly upgrade stores to add modern conveniences, especially as stores continue to invest in new services and foodservice programs,” said NACS Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives Jeff Lenard. “Convenience stores don’t just serve communities—they invest in them. With this large investment, they have a stake in the community’s success and seek to enhance it.”

The new metrics were announced during the NACS Show, the premier event of the year for the convenience and fuel retailing industry. More than 20,000 attendees from 60-plus countries are at the 2016 NACS Show in Atlanta, which features four days of general sessions, more than 60 education sessions and more than 1,200 exhibiting companies in a nearly 410,000 net-square-foot expo. For the most up-to-date news and information on the event, go to nacsshow.com.

Founded in 1961 as the National Association of Convenience Stores, NACS (nacsonline.com) is the international association for convenience and fuel retailing. The U.S. convenience store industry, with more than 154,000 stores across the country, conducts 160 million transactions a day, sells 80% of the fuel purchased in the country and had total sales of $575 billion in 2015. NACS has 2,100 retail and 1,700 supplier member companies, which do business in nearly 50 countries.

Contact:

(703) 684-3600 (phone)
(703) 836-4564 (fax)

Source: NACS

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NACS survey: 77% of Americans favorable toward a new convenience store being opened in their area

ALEXANDRIA, VA , 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nearly three in four (71%) Americans say that convenience stores are a good fit with their community’s values and an even higher percentage (77%) say they would be “very” or “somewhat” favorable toward a new convenience store being opened in their area, according to a national consumer survey released today (10/18/2016) by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS).

Younger consumers (ages 18-34) are overwhelmingly more favorable toward convenience stores than other age groups. More than 8 in 10 (82%) consumers ages 18-34 say that convenience stores are a good fit with their community’s values. And fully 90% say they are favorable to a new convenience store, and more than one in three (37%) say they would be “very favorable.” Consumers with children are also more favorable to new convenience stores than consumers without children—85% of consumers who have at least one child under the age of 18 living at home say they would be favorable to “to a new convenience store opening in their area and 36% say they would be “very favorable.”

Consumers favorable to new stores cited positive economic effects, such as more competition for local businesses and more jobs, while others say they could use another store closer to their homes for greater convenience. Those unfavorable to new stores say that stores “offering competition on local gas prices” (28%) and “becoming an outlet for fresh and healthy products” (19%) would help to make them more favorable to a new store opening in their area.

Nearly three in five (58%) Americans say there are “about the right amount” of convenience stores in their community, with the remainder evenly split between “too many stores” (21%) and “not enough stores” (21%). Consumers in suburban areas are least likely to say there are “not enough” stores in their area (16%) compared to urban consumers (21%). Rural consumers are most likely to say there are “not enough” stores (31%).

Overall, a majority of consumers say that they would be more likely to shop at a convenience store if that store participated in local community projects or donated to charitable causes (56%), up from the 51% who said the same in September 2015. Two in three (67%) consumers with children say they would be more likely to shop at a convenience store that contributed to local community or charitable causes.

Consumers Noticing the Trend Toward Healthy Options
Consumers are also more aware of the convenience store industry’s efforts to provide fresh, healthy food. Six in ten Americans (60%) agree that “convenience stores are responding to consumer demand, and are offering healthier, nutritious products and serving sizes.” Even higher percentages of consumers ages 18-34 (71%) and those with children (72%) agree that convenience stores are offering healthier choices.

More than one in three (35%) consumers say they have purchased more snacks considered “healthy choices” in the past year, but there is significant difference between genders in what they think about food at convenience stores. Women are more likely than men to say they have purchased more “healthy choices” in the past year (39% vs. 31%). However, more than two in three men (69%) agree that convenience stores “offer food I feel comfortable eating,” compared with three in five women (58%).

“Convenience stores are more closely tied to their local communities than any other retail channel and that’s something that consumers increasingly recognize—and reward,” said Jeff Lenard, NACS vice president of strategic industry initiatives.

The survey was conducted online by Penn Schoen Berland; 1,149 U.S. adults who purchase fuel for a vehicle such as a car, truck or van at least once per month were surveyed in August 2016.

Founded in 1961 as the National Association of Convenience Stores, NACS (nacsonline.com) is the international association for convenience and fuel retailing. The U.S. convenience store industry, with more than 154,000 stores across the country, conducts 160 million transactions a day, sells 80% of the fuel purchased in the country and had total sales of $575 billion in 2015. NACS has 2,100 retail and 1,700 supplier member companies, which do business in nearly 50 countries.

Contact:

(703) 684-3600 (phone)
(703) 836-4564 (fax)

Source: NACS

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NACS survey: Educational value were job benefits cited by Americans who worked in a convenience store

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — One in six American adults has worked in a convenience store, gas station or corner store, and they say that their job gave them valuable experience in how to work with people and how to run a business, according to a national consumer survey released today by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS).

Overall, 17% of adult Americans say that they have worked at a convenience store, gas station or corner store. Of that total, 91% say that they learned a lot about how to work with people, 86% say that the experience that they gained was valuable, 82% say that they learned about how businesses are run, and 71% say they would recommend this type of work to others, particularly as a first job.

Those who said the convenience store job was their first job are equally as positive about the experience: 83% say that the work experience was valuable and 74% say that the wages that they earned were consistent with their level of experience.

Educational value and flexible hours were job benefits cited by those who held a convenience store job in college: 90% say that they learned a lot about how businesses are run and 81% say that the job offered a flexible work schedule that allowed them to schedule work around other things in life.

Adult Americans who had never worked in a convenience store were equally positive about the job opportunities available at convenience stores. Overall, 85% of Americans who have never worked in the industry say that convenience stores are great summer jobs for high school or college students, and 83% say that convenience stores offer good first jobs for those looking to enter the workforce. Also, they see convenience store jobs as a potential path toward managing or owning a small business: More than two in three non-convenience store employees (71%) agree that it is common for workers who work hard to become managers or eventually own their own businesses.

“Convenience stores conduct more than 160 million customer transactions a day and fuel 80% of the vehicles on the roads today. None of this would be possible without the 2.5 million employees who serve busy Americans every day—and around the clock. These jobs also provide opportunities—whether to gain valuable business experience as you earn an income, or to eventually grow your own small business,” said NACS Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives Jeff Lenard.

The survey was conducted online by Penn Schoen Berland; 1,111 U.S. adults who purchase fuel for a vehicle such as a car, truck or van at least once per month were surveyed in September 2016.

Founded in 1961 as the National Association of Convenience Stores, NACS (nacsonline.com) is the international association for convenience and fuel retailing. The U.S. convenience store industry, with more than 154,000 stores across the country, conducts 160 million transactions a day, sells 80% of the fuel purchased in the country and had total sales of $575 billion in 2015. NACS has 2,100 retail and 1,700 supplier member companies, which do business in nearly 50 countries.

Contact:

(703) 684-3600 (phone)
(703) 836-4564 (fax)

Source: NACS

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NACS and Tyson Foods help fight hunger with donation to Atlanta Community Food Bank

Atlanta, Ga., 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tyson Foods, Inc. and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) partnered today ( Oct. 17, 2016 ) to donate a truckload of protein to Atlanta Community Food Bank to help eliminate hunger in the greater Atlanta area.

Atlanta Community Food Bank, which serves 29 counties, will distribute the donated food through its service network of 600 agency partners, including nonprofit and faith-based organizations providing daily meals and food pantry services across metro Atlanta and north Georgia.

“We are thankful for the generosity of Tyson Foods and the NACS for their donation of more than 33,000 pounds of food,” said Kyle Waide, CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. “One in seven people in metro Atlanta and north Georgia need help putting food on the table. This partnership allows us to provide high quality protein for thousands of them.”

NACS is holding its annual NACS Show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta this week. More than 20,000 attendees from 60-plus countries are expected to attend the event, which is one of the largest tradeshows in the country.

“Convenience stores are closely tied to the communities they serve, especially around charitable giving,” said Jeff Lenard, vice president of NACS’ strategic industry initiatives. “Our industry donates hundreds of millions of dollars annually to local charities and we are delighted to work with these great partners to give back to Atlanta.”

Last month, NACS worked with Dr Pepper Snapple Group, KaBOOM! and community volunteers to build a playground in nearby East Point, Georgia. Lenard said that it is also working with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to donate product from the expo floor at the conclusion of the NACS Show on Oct. 21.

Tyson Foods’ “KNOW Hunger” campaign is focused on helping more people understand and join the effort to eliminate hunger in America. The company partners with Feeding America, Share Our Strength and Lift Up America to raise awareness and help feed the hungry across the nation. Since 2000, Tyson Foods has donated more than 100 million pounds of protein in the United States.

Last year, Tyson Foods announced its renewed commitment to hunger relief by pledging $50 million in cash and in-kind donations over the next five years in the fight against hunger, with a special focus on innovative initiatives at the local level.

“Partnering with organizations like Atlanta Community Food Bank and NACS is important to us in raising awareness about food insecurity in communities all around the U.S.,” said Kevin Miller, senior marketing manager for Tyson Convenience. “In this community alone, Atlanta Community serves 80,600 people each week with programs supported through the food bank. We’re honored to support those extraordinary efforts.”

To learn more about Atlanta Community Food Bank and its hunger-relief efforts, visit http://acfb.org/

Founded in 1961 as the National Association of Convenience Stores, NACS (nacsonline.com) is the international association for convenience and fuel retailing. The U.S. convenience store industry, with more than 154,000 stores across the country, conducts 160 million transactions a day, sells 80% of the fuel purchased in the country and had total sales of $575 billion in 2015. NACS has 2,100 retail and 1,700 supplier member companies, which do business in nearly 50 countries.

Contact:

(703) 684-3600 (phone)
(703) 836-4564 (fax)

Source: NACS

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Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins celebrate rebranding of its community foundation with events to fight childhood hunger

CANTON, MA, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the newly-rebranded Joy in Childhood Foundation, Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins franchisees, crew members and employees are committing to improving the lives of sick and hungry children across the country by providing the simple joys of childhood to children whose lives are compromised by health and hunger issues. To celebrate the rebranding, the Joy in Childhood Foundation (formerly The Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation) is teaming up with nearly 70 Feeding America® member food banks nationwide to host volunteer events to fight children’s hunger during the third annual Week of Joy (formerly the Week of Service), October 17-21.

“The rebrand of our Foundation allows us to channel the incredible work of our operators into a mission that so closely aligns with the values of Dunkin’ Brands, our franchisees and our guests to make a meaningful difference in our communities,” said Nigel Travis, Chairman and CEO of Dunkin’ Brands. “The Joy in Childhood Foundation brings together all of our stakeholders and the best of our brands in a way that makes sense and ensures that children who face hunger or sickness have the support and essential services to find joy in their daily lives.”

The Foundation anticipates that over 1,500 Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins franchisees, crew members and corporate employees will volunteer upwards of 4,000 hours and provide hundreds of thousands of meals to kids and families in communities across the country.

“The Foundation has been an important partner to The Greater Boston Food Bank for well over 10 years,” said Suzanne Battit, Vice President, External Affairs and Advancement at The Greater Boston Food Bank, one of the organizations the Joy in Childhood Foundation supports through financial and volunteer activities. “Through the franchisee’s volunteer work and generous grants, the Foundation has provided more than 60,000 meals to families in need. Without partners like the Foundation, we would not be able to provide food for the one in four children across Eastern Massachusetts who are at risk of hunger. Year over year, the Foundation understands that no one should ever question where their next meal is coming from.”

This year’s Week of Joy coincides with the Foundation’s 10th anniversary. To deliver on the Joy in Childhood Foundation’s new mission, the Foundation will continue many of its existing partnerships on both the national and local levels —including its partnership with Feeding America and member food banks, children’s hospitals, and nonprofit organizations directly committed to serving sick and hungry kids.

“The heart of our organization is our franchisees and the communities they serve,” said Karen Raskopf, Chief Communications Officer at Dunkin’ Brands and Co-Chair of the Joy in Childhood Foundation. “Joy is in the DNA of our brands. By focusing the mission of the Foundation on joy, we have a powerful way of bringing all of our strengths together to make a positive impact in these communities.”

Following the Week of Joy, the Joy in Childhood Foundation will make its debut in Dunkin’ Donuts stores through the National Community Cups Program, running from November 1-30, 2016. During this time, guests will be invited to make a $1 donation to the Joy in Childhood Foundation at Dunkin’ Donuts and Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin-Robbins multi-brand restaurants nationwide. The program will support the Joy in Childhood Foundation’s efforts to provide the simple joys of childhood to sick and hungry kids.

About the Joy in Childhood Foundation

The Joy in Childhood Foundation provides the simple joys of childhood to sick and hungry kids. The Foundation brings together a wide range of stakeholders—including franchisees, crew members, employees, partners and guests —and partners with food banks, children’s hospitals, and nonprofit organizations directly committed to serving sick and hungry kids to fund joyful environments, joyful experiences and joyful expressions to ensure that children whose lives are compromised by hunger or sickness have the support and essential services to find joy in their daily lives. Since launching in 2006, the Joy in Childhood Foundation (formerly The Dunkin Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation), has granted more than $11 million to hundreds of national and local charities across the country.

Contact:
Michelle King
Phone: 781-737-5200
Email: press@dunkinbrands.com

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Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins celebrate rebranding of its community foundation with events to fight childhood hunger
Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins celebrate rebranding of its community foundation with events to fight childhood hunger

 

Source: Dunkin’ Donuts

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Whole Foods Market opens new store in Closter, New Jersey on October 19

Whole Foods Market opens new store in Closter, New Jersey on October 19
Whole Foods Market opens new store in Closter, New Jersey on October 19

 

CLOSTER, N.J., 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, the nation’s leading natural and organic grocery store, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest New Jersey store on Wednesday, October 19 in Closter. Located at 33 Vervalen Street, the Closter location will anchor the revitalized Closter Plaza and be home to Bergen County’s fourth Whole Foods Market store, and 16th in New Jersey. Opening day will begin with the company’s traditional bread breaking ceremony at 8:45 a.m., featuring Whole Foods Market’s leadership team and special guests including Lt. Governor of New Jersey Kim Guadagno and Closter Mayor John Glidden. In addition, the first 200 customers will be receiving a special edition Whole Foods Market Closter reusable tote bag.

In line with Whole Foods Market’s commitment to the local community, the grocer has named the Center for Food Action (CFA) as the 5% Community Giving Day Partner. On Opening Day, CFA will receive 5% of the day’s net sales from all Whole Foods Market Bergen County locations (Closter, Ridgewood, Paramus, and Edgewater) to help fight food insecurity. Proceeds of opening day will directly benefit the CFA’s Weekend Snack Program and Thanksgiving Food Pack Distribution, with a goal of providing Thanksgiving meals to more than 3,000 local families in need.

Shoppers will also be excited to know that local fan-favorite, Mr. Cory, the nine-year old with an entrepreneurial spirit who owns his namesake Mr. Cory’s Cookies, known for its all-natural cookies, will be teaming up with Whole Foods Market. Mr. Cory’s Cookies will be hosting a series of Cookie Pop-Ups at select Whole Foods Market stores, kicking off with the Closter store’s opening day festivities, with 10% of the proceeds benefiting the Whole Kids Foundation and its mission to improve childhood nutrition.

Whole Foods Market Closter boasts 41,000 square feet of space and will provide local residents with an unparalleled selection of high quality natural and organic goods, in addition to a variety of unique dining options and store innovations for the entire family.

“The store has been eight years in the making and we’re excited to finally join the Closter community,” said Ron Brennan, Store Team Leader of Whole Foods Market Closter. “The residents have been extremely welcoming and we’re excited to arrive just in time for the fall and holiday seasons to give locals access to a new shopping option and continue to build our partnerships with nearby businesses and other organizations.”

To enjoy the outdoors as the crisp fall air makes its way, customers can take advantage of outdoor seating with a fire pit to stay warm. In addition, every department will be featuring an unrivaled selection of premium and locally sourced goods and first-to-market innovations just in time to celebrate the coming of the fall season:

  • Produce: It’s harvest season in the Northeast and what better way to celebrate than with locally harvested pumpkins and squash galore! Shoppers can find bins of specialty pumpkins and sugar pie pumpkins along with hard squash to ease into the comfort of fall. In addition, customers will also find other seasonal offers like apples, pears, and other fresh fruits & veggies.
  • Bakery: In addition to baked-in-house breads, cakes, pastries and more, the Closter Bakery Department will host a special selection of items specifically baked with no refined sugars including muffins, cookies and cakes. Shoppers can also enjoy Toast – a venue celebrating a selection of artisanal toasts like avocado, roasted tomatoes and confit pesto butter or brie, cranberry and walnuts.
  • Grocery: The aisles will be stocked with an emphasis on bulk offerings, gluten-free and vegan options as well as a wide variety of ingredients for international cuisines. The Closter store will be New Jersey’s first to offer the much-heralded Beyond Meat Beyond Burger – the first plant-based burger that looks, cooks and tastes like fresh ground beef!
  • Seafood: Shoppers can find sustainably wild caught or Responsibly Farmed seafood. In particular, locally caught fish is available in abundance fresh from the Jersey Shore. To cook for your family with ease, shoppers can find new ready-to-cook meal options like tuna meatballs, croquettes, baked salmon, and shrimp scampi.
  • In-Store Dining Options: Exclusive to the Closter store is Vegta Bowl, a brand new venue featuring inventive, plant-centric, nutrient-dense veggie bowls. Shoppers can also enjoy a Jewish-style deli for a quick lunch with options like a pastrami sandwich, bagels, and more! Local purveyor Seed to Mill will have a cart featuring hand-cut halva, tahini, and other tasty options.
  • Meat: Shoppers can rest assured knowing that all meat sold in stores were raised to the retailer’s strict standards and have been certified to the 5-Step™ Animal Welfare Rating System. In addition to the finest cuts of beef, pork, poultry, lamb and more, the Closter store will be introducing an array of new items including Asian-inspired sausages and stuffed pot roasts.
  • Specialty: In addition to some of the finest cheeses sourced locally, domestically and from around the world, the Closter store will offer an extensive selection of charcuterie and an array of pickles, kimchi, olives and more!
  • Coffee: The coffee bar will offer popular Pumpkin Spiced Lattes along with other seasonal items like a maple cold brew. Customers can expect to find a selection of Allegro coffees and teas.
  • Whole Body: In time to celebrate Halloween, the Whole Body section will have a variety of Halloween themed goods from candles to candy bags. Other offerings include a Man Cave Line exclusive to the store, as well as a line of Korean beauty products currently making waves in the skincare world.

For additional information and future announcements, please visit the store’s social media channels:Facebook.com/wholefoodsbergennj  and Twitter & Instagram @wfmbergennj

Contact:

Michael Sinatra
michael.sinatra@wholefoods.com
551.574.8031 (cell)

Jessica Ventura
jv@sharpthink.com
212.829.0002 ext.104

Source:  Whole Foods Market

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GoCargo: X5 Retail Group launches new service for booking cargo transportation services online

Moscow, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. (“X5” or “the Company”), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), announces the launch of GoCargo, the Company’s proprietary solution for booking cargo transportation services online. The new service enables senders to place shipping orders, and distributes them among registered private carriers based on the cargo’s location and the delivery address. In 2017, GoCargo will be rolled out to all of X5’s networks and used for 100% of their third party shipping orders. In the future, it will be also made available to other cargo shippers for their transportation needs.

The IT framework for GoCargo is based on an algorithm that matches cargo and transport by volume, weight, temperature conditions, shipping dates, as well as loading and parking points. It can process up to 10,000 orders daily. The system is integrated into X5 Retail Group’s ERP infrastructure, which expedites the process of searching for and booking transport, and rules out possible human errors and streamlines the document workflow.

GoCargo stores information on the cost and status of shipping orders, along with delivery notes, warrants for transportation, and customers’ documents. The parties exchange legal documents directly through the service using the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) technology.

The system can be accessed through a website or through the GoCargo app for Android.

For the remainder of 2016, X5’s shipping orders in the Central Federal District will be serviced by around 300 vehicles operated by third party companies that are already registered in the system. The number of registered vehicles is expected to reach 2,000 during 2017. In 2017 X5 plans to place 100% of its third party shipping orders via the GoCarGo system, which accounts for approximately 30% of company’s overall cargo shipping volume. The remainder of cargo shipping will be executed by X5’s own fleet, which consists of 1,561 trucks (as of 30 September 2016).

In the future, all legal entities and sole proprietors will be able to register to both place and receive orders in the system, provided they are verified by X5’s security service.

Timur Parshikov, X5’s Director of Transport, commented: “GoCargo will enable X5 to manage transportation more efficiently by optimising third-party transportation services and cutting logistics costs.”

Carriers will be able to register and use GoCargo free of charge. As an additional service option for drivers looking for cargo transportation jobs and registered in GoCargo, X5 will rent out and sell trucks suitable for the transportation of its cargos. Other benefits for GoCargo-registered drivers will include fuel and maintenance discounts, as well as support from GoCargo experts in drafting legal documents for commercial cargo transportation.

Contact:

Maxim Novikov
Head of Investor Relations
Tel.: +7 (495) 502-9783
e-mail: Maxim.Novikov@x5.ru

Andrey Vasin
Investor Relations Officer
Tel.:+7 (495) 662-8888 ext. 21-456
e-mail: Andrey.Vasin@x5.ru

Source: X5 retail Group

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SUPERVALU to sell Save-A-Lot business to Onex Corporation for $1.365 billion in cash

MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) today (Oct. 17, 2016) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement whereby an affiliate of Onex Corporation (TSX:OCX) will acquire SUPERVALU’s Save-A-Lot business for$1.365 billion in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments. In connection with the sale, SUPERVALU and Save-A-Lot will enter into a five-year professional services agreement. The sale of Save-A-Lot is expected to be completed by January 31, 2017, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

“Today’s announcement is the result of a thorough process to maximize the value of the Save-A-Lot business and best position SUPERVALU for future success,” said SUPERVALU Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, Jerry Storch. “SUPERVALU is successfully executing on its long term strategic vision and positioning the Company for continued growth and value creation. We are confident that this transaction will create exciting opportunities for both SUPERVALU and Save-A-Lot.”

“The sale of Save-A-Lot is another important step in SUPERVALU’s transformation. It provides us with a stronger balance sheet that will allow us to further build on our core strengths and growth opportunities,” said SUPERVALU President and CEO, Mark Gross. “It has been a pleasure to work with the Save-A-Lot team, and, once this transaction is completed, I look forward to continuing to work with them as one of our largest professional services customers.”

Under the terms of the professional services agreement, SUPERVALU will provide Save-A-Lot with certain services and support functions for its day-to-day operations, including cloud services, merchandising technology, payroll, finance, and other technology and hosting services.

SUPERVALU expects to use the net proceeds from the sale to prepay at least $750 million against its outstanding term loan balance. The Company intends to use the remaining net sale proceeds to further reduce debt and improve its capital structure, as well as to fund corporate and growth initiatives.

Advisors

Barclays Capital Inc. and Greenhill & Co., LLC acted as financial advisors to SUPERVALU, and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is serving as its legal advisor.

Conference Call

As previously announced, SUPERVALU will hold its fiscal 2017 second quarter conference call on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time, at which time SUPERVALU will also discuss the sale of Save-A-Lot in more detail. The call will be webcast live at www.supervaluinvestors.com (click on microphone icon).

About SUPERVALU

SUPERVALU INC. is one of the largest grocery wholesalers and retailers in the U.S. with annual sales of approximately $18 billion. SUPERVALU serves customers across the United States through a network of 3,342 stores composed of 1,773 stores operated by wholesale customers serviced primarily by the Company’s food distribution business; 1,368 Save-A-Lot stores, of which 896 are operated by licensee owners; and 201 traditional retail grocery stores (store counts as of June 18, 2016). Headquartered in Minnesota, SUPERVALU has approximately 40,000 employees. For more information about SUPERVALU visit www.supervalu.com.

About Save-A-Lot

As one of the largest hard-discount grocery retailers in the United States, Save-A-Lot owns and operates 472 corporate stores, and services and supplies another 896 licensee-owned stores across the country (store counts as of June 18, 2016). With more than 1,300 stores in urban, suburban, and rural areas, Save-A-Lot reaches more than 5 million shoppers each week. Store sizes vary, but in general range in size between approximately 15,000-20,000 square feet. The stores provide a limited selection of national and exclusive store brand products with a focus on its fresh offerings including USDA-inspected beef, pork and poultry, and farm-fresh fruits and vegetables.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Except for the historical and factual information contained herein, the matters set forth in this communication, particularly those pertaining to SUPERVALU’S expectations, guidance, or future operating results, and other statements identified by words such as “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the possibility that regulatory and other approvals and conditions to the transaction are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all; the possibility that modifications to the terms of the transaction may be required in order to obtain or satisfy such approvals or conditions; the possibility that Supervalu may not fully realize the projected benefits of the transaction; changes in the planned use of proceeds from the transaction; changes in the anticipated timing for closing the transaction; business disruption during the pendency of or following the transaction; diversion of management time on transaction-related issues; and the reaction of customers and other parties to the transaction and other risk factors relating to our business or industry as detailed from time to time in SUPERVALU’s reports filed with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. Unless legally required, SUPERVALU undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Contact:
Steve Bloomquist
952-828-4144
steve.j.bloomquist@supervalu.com

Media Contact:
Jeff Swanson
952-903-1645
jeffrey.s.swanson@supervalu.com

Source: SUPERVALU INC.

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Co-op supports Scottish farmers with the launch of new 100% Scottish Ayrshire-style bacon

MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op has launched a new 100% Scottish Ayrshire-style bacon made from Specially Selected Pork as part of its commitment to supporting Scottish farmers.

The bacon, which is produced under the retailer’s own-brand, premium Irresistible range, is cured by hand and air-dried for up to 21 days to develop its unique signature flavour.

Bearing the Specially Selected Pork approved by the Scottish SPCA label, to highlight the high welfare standard of pigs on Scottish farms, it is available to buy in 60 Co-op stores across the country priced at £2.79.

In addition, four existing Co-op Irresistible bacon products will now be produced entirely from Specially Selected Pork and are available in 347 stores nationwide.

They are: Irresistible Dry Cured Smoked Bacon (£2.79), Irresistible Dry Cured Unsmoked Bacon, (£2.79), Irresistible Dry Cured Smoked Streaky Bacon (£2.79) and Irresistible Dry Cured Unsmoked Streaky Bacon (£2.79).

The pork used to produce the five bacon lines will be supplied from one of 12 farms located across North Aberdeenshire and Angus.

The move comes as part of the Co-op’s wider announcement to switch all its fresh bacon and lamb to 100% British, which will come into effect from 1 May 2017.

Ben Grant, the Co-op’s chilled goods buyer, said: “We know that Scottish customers want to eat Scottish produce so we’re delighted to be able to launch this new range of Ayrshire bacon which consumers can enjoy, knowing it has been made exclusively from Scottish-reared pork. Being able to swap our existing bacon products to 100% Scottish pork provides further evidence of our commitment to supporting the nation’s farmers and gives shoppers another opportunity to buy home-grown products.”

The Scottish SPCA area inspector Fiona McKenzie, who attended today’s launch with pig farmer Patrick Stephen, welcomed the launch of the bacon.

“This is a very positive move which further demonstrates the extremely high standards of welfare on Scottish pig farms.”

“Consumers purchasing Specially Selected Pork labelled as approved by the Scottish SPCA can be confident the product has been sourced from farms where the health and welfare of pigs is a top priority.”

Meanwhile Mr Stephen, from Conglass Farm, Inverurie, added: “Scottish pig farmers are extremely proud of the Specially Selected Pork we produce which is reared in Scotland to standards which are second to none when it comes to animal husbandry and welfare. I look forward to other retailers seizing the opportunity to stock a brand which meets consumers’ requirements for provenance, quality assurance and taste.”

Notes to Editor

  • The Specially Selected Pork label approved by the Scottish SPCA was the UK’s first farm assurance and food labelling scheme to be independently approved by a national animal welfare charity. Pig farms throughout Scotland are visited by Scottish SPCA inspectors as part of the ground-breaking initiative behind the label
  • World-leading quality assurance schemes run by QMS underpin the Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially Selected Pork brands offering consumers the guarantee the meat they buy has come from animals that have spent their whole lives in Scotland and have been raised to high standards, including animal welfare.

For any non-media enquiries please contact our main switchboard on 0161 834 1212. If you’re a customer with an enquiry, please call 0800 068 6727 or email us your enquiry

Source: Coop

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Commissary in partnership with Military OneSource offers free reusable shopping bags to shoppers

FORT LEE, Va., 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Commissary shoppers can get free reusable shopping bags imprinted with important contact information about services available to them thanks to a partnership with Military OneSource. Beginning Oct. 28, commissary patrons worldwide will receive the free shopping bags, distributed one-per-customer while supplies last. Military OneSource distributed 4,800 cases of bags to the Defense Commissary Agency.

The bags are one way the program reaches out where the military community lives, works, plays and shops. Serving over 7 million patrons per month worldwide, the commissary is a great resource to get the bags in the hands of military members and their families.

Military OneSource is a program funded by the Defense Department that provides free confidential help, tools and information to active duty, National Guard and reserve service members, their immediate family members and survivors anytime. DeCA, along with Military OneSource and National Industries for the Blind, which is providing the bags, is honored to take part in such an important endeavor.

“Military OneSource is a valued resource for our military community,” said Tracie Russ, DeCA’s director of sales. “Increasing the awareness of this resource through the distribution of bags will serve to remind seasoned military members that support is just a phone call away and perhaps, introduce the support program to new military members.”

Note: For photos on DeCA’s Flickr page, go to: https://www.flickr.com/photos/commissary/sets/72157675155342745.

About DeCA: The Defense Commissary Agency operates a worldwide chain of commissaries providing groceries to military personnel, retirees and their families in a safe and secure shopping environment. Commissaries provide a military benefit and make no profit on the sale of merchandise. Authorized patrons purchase items at cost plus a 5-percent surcharge, which covers the costs of building new commissaries and modernizing existing ones. By shopping regularly in the commissary, patrons save thousands of dollars annually. A core military family support element, and a valued part of military pay and benefits, commissaries contribute to family readiness, enhance the quality of life for America’s military and their families, and help recruit and retain the best and brightest men and women to serve their country.

Media Contact:
Kevin L. Robinson
(804) 734-8000, Ext. 4-8773
kevin.robinson@deca.mil

Source: Commissary

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Stockmann Group’s sales in September down by 10.7 per cent

Helsinki, Finland, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Stockmann Group’s sales in September were down by 10.7 per cent and amounted to EUR 82.5 million in continuing product areas and businesses.

Stockmann Retail’s sales in continuing product areas and businesses were down by 11.9 per cent in September due to fewer price-driven campaigns than in 2015 and on-going renovations. Sales were down by 13.5 per cent in Finland and by 2.9 per cent in the Baltic countries.

Lindex’s sales were down by 9.6 per cent at comparable exchange rates. Sales increased in the Baltic countries, but decreased in the main markets in the Nordics. The decline was following the fashion market development in Sweden (“Stilindex”), where the market decline was 8.2 per cent mainly due to the exceptionally warm weather. Euro-denominated sales were down by 9.8 per cent.

Crazy Days campaign in October
The Crazy Days campaign was held in the Stockmann department stores and online store on 12–16 October 2016. A new online store was launched for the campaign in Finland, and online orders increased significantly during the campaign. In total, the comparable campaign sales were down by 2 per cent. Sales were down by 2 per cent in Finland, and on a par with the previous year in the Baltic countries. The strongest sales were achieved in cosmetics in Finland and in food in the Baltic countries.

“After a tough September, we are rather satisfied with the result achieved in the Crazy Days campaign. Despite some changes in the campaign’s offering, sales were close to the last year’s level, with over 1.4 million sales receipts in our brick-and-mortar stores and over a million of visitors in the renewed online store, resulting in great growth in the online sales. This is a good starting point for the last quarter of the year, which plays a crucial role in Stockmann’s full-year performance,” says CEO Lauri Veijalainen.

Sales (exclusive of VAT) in September

9/2016
EUR mill.		 Change-%* 1-9/2016
EUR mill.		 Change-%*
Stockmann Retail, Finland 28.3 -13.5 299.3 -10.9
Stockmann Retail, international operations 5.7 -2.9 58.2 -3.3
Stockmann Retail, total 34.0 -11.9 357.5 -9.7
Lindex, total 48.5 -9.8 458.4 0.6
Group, Finland, total 33.5 -12.1 350.7 -9.5
Group, international operations, total 49.0 -9.6 465.1 0.3
Stockmann Group, total* 82.5 -10.7 815.8 -4.2

*Continuing product areas and businesses i.e. excluding Russian retail operations, Seppälä, Hobby Hall, Stockmann Beauty, the airport store and the product areas the company has withdrawn from in department stores (electronics, books, sports equipment, toys and pet supplies).

Stockmann’s total sales in September 2016 were EUR 87.9 million, including Hobby Hall. In September 2015, sales were EUR 111.7 million, including also Russian retail operations and discontinued product areas in department stores.

Change-%: change compared with the corresponding period of the previous year. The Group’s sales figures include merchandise sales exclusive VAT in stores and department stores. The figures do not include other operating income such as rental income or service fees.

Further information:
Lauri Veijalainen
CEO
tel. +358 9 121 5062

Nora Malin
Director
Corporate Communications
tel. +358 9 121 3558

www.stockmanngroup.com

Source: STOCKMANN plc

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The 2016 recipients of the Avon-Pfizer Metastatic Breast Cancer Grants Program announced

New York, NY, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (October 13, 2016), Pfizer Oncology and the Avon Foundation for Women announced the 2016 recipients of the Avon-Pfizer Metastatic Breast Cancer Grants Program: Identify-Amplify-Unify. In total, 22 non-profit organizations will receive grants totaling $1 million in funding to support and educate metastatic breast cancer patients, their caregivers and their communities.

Metastatic disease is the most advanced stage of breast cancer. It occurs when cancer spreads beyond the breast to other parts of the body, such as the bones, lungs, liver and brain. There are no cures currently available, and continuous treatment is needed to further control the spread of the disease and manage its symptoms. Up to 30 percent of women who have had early breast cancer will eventually develop metastatic disease.

“Women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer face certain challenges because of the nature of their disease, and we want to ensure that they are supported through best practices in comprehensive care,” said Carolyn Ricci, Program Director of the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. “Our hope is that this initiative with Pfizer will increase the ways the health care system can meet the needs of metastatic patients and provide concrete examples of patient-centered programs that can be replicated across the country.”

The 22 grantee organizations will receive grants ranging from $25,000 to $75,000, to:
• Address gaps in services for the metastatic breast cancer community, including medical, psychological, nutritional, complementary and integrative services, support, financial and legal support.
• Distribute resources and services available to vulnerable populations, including through telemedicine.
• Share educational resources with the public focusing on metastatic disease, palliative care, treatment options, clinical trials, access to holistic medication, and complementary medicine.

“Pfizer is proud to join the Avon Foundation for Women in supporting these 22 exciting projects and continuing to meet the unique needs of people with metastatic breast cancer through this important partnership,” said Matt Shaulis, regional president, North America, Pfizer Oncology. “We have seen the meaningful difference the initial round of grants have made in addressing gaps in services, support and resources for patients across the U.S. and are looking forward to expanding the impact of the program with this year’s recipients.”

The 2016 grantees include:
• Breastcancer.org (Ardmore, Pa.)
• Cancer Resource Center of the Desert (El Centro, Calif.)
• Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area (San Francisco, Calif.)
• Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic (Oakland, Calif.)
• Cooper Health System (Camden, N.J.)
• Emory University for the benefit of Winship Cancer Institute and Grady Memorial Hospital (Atlanta, Ga.)
• God’s Love We Deliver (New York, N.Y.)
• H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research (Tampa, Fla.)
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer (Haverford, Pa.)
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (New York, N.Y.)
• New York Legal Assistance Group (New York, N.Y.)
• Baptist Health Care Foundation of Montgomery (Montgomery, Ala.)
• Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Foundation (Newark, N.J.)
• Nueva Vida Inc. (Washington, DC)
• Patient Advocate Foundation Inc. (Hampton, Va.)
• Penn State University College of Medicine (Hershey, Pa.)
• Quantum Leap Health Care Collaborative for the benefit of BreastCancerTrials.org (San Francisco, Calif.)
• Shanti Project Inc. (San Francisco, Calif.)
• SHARE Self-help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer Inc. (New York, N.Y.)
• The Breast Cancer Resource Centers Of Texas Inc. (Austin, Texas)
• The George Washington University (Washington, DC)
• Women’s Cancer Resource Center (San Francisco, Calif.)

The Avon-Pfizer Metastatic Breast Cancer Grants Program was created in June 2014 to support advocacy, academic and other nonprofit organizations that provide information and services to help people with metastatic breast cancer navigate the medical and emotional challenges associated with their disease. To date, the partners have invested $2 million towards this goal. The first class of grantees announced last year helped more than 32,800 individuals through efforts including nutrition counseling, patient navigation, education and complementary care. Nearly 230 caregivers also benefitted from grantee initiatives, and many more families and community members were supported by this work. In addition, some programs included online content, reaching more than 14 million people with information on metastatic breast cancer.

About Pfizer Oncology
Pfizer Oncology is committed to pursuing innovative treatments that have a meaningful impact on those living with cancer. As a leader in oncology speeding cures and accessible breakthrough medicines to patients, Pfizer Oncology is helping to redefine life with cancer. Our strong pipeline of biologics, small molecules and immunotherapies, one of the most robust in the industry, is studied with precise focus on identifying and translating the best scientific breakthroughs into clinical application for patients across a wide range of cancers. By working collaboratively with academic institutions, individual researchers, cooperative research groups, governments and licensing partners, Pfizer Oncology strives to cure or control cancer with its breakthrough medicines. Because Pfizer Oncology knows that success in oncology is not measured solely by the medicines you manufacture, but rather by the meaningful partnerships you make to have a more positive impact on people’s lives.

About the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade
Since 1992, the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade has been working to improve breast cancer outcomes and reduce disparities in survival rates. The Crusade’s strategic grant making reflects: a holistic and place-based approach in high-need areas throughout the United States; a commitment to enabling access to medical advances and support services for breast cancer patients, particularly those from vulnerable populations; and a commitment to investing in research on the prevention, diagnostics, and treatment of breast cancer. In the U.S., Avon Breast Cancer Crusade manages the Avon Foundation for Women’s breast cancer programs. The Avon Foundation for Women partners with affiliate Avon Foundations and Avon markets around the world for additional programming. In total, Avon and the Foundation have contributed more than $800 million to breast cancer programs around the world through 2015. To learn more, visit: www.avonfoundation.org.

About Avon and the Avon Foundation for Women
Avon is a global corporate leader in philanthropy focused on causes that matter most to women. Through 2015, Avon and the Avon Foundation for Women have contributed over $1 billion in over 50 countries. Avon’s funding is focused on breast cancer research and advancing access to quality care through the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade, and efforts to reduce domestic and gender violence through its Speak Out Against Domestic Violence program. The company’s global markets sell special products to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer and domestic violence, conduct hundreds of events for these causes, and educate women around the world through its global network of nearly six million Avon Representatives.

[1] American Cancer Society. Breast cancer: what is cancer? http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/003090-pdf.pdf

[2] O’Shaughnessy J. Extending survival with chemotherapy in metastatic breast cancer. The Oncologist.2005;10:20-29. http://theoncologist.alphamedpress.org/content/10/suppl_3/20.long. Accessed May 15, 2014.

Media Contacts:

Liz Micci
The Glover Park Group
+1 (646) 495-2700
emicci@gpg.com

Kristina Jorge
Avon Corporate Communications
+1 (212) 282-5852
Kristina.Jorge@avonusa.com

Source: Avon

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Abercrombie & Fitch to launch its largest ever ad campaign in support of its redefined identity

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) today ( Oct. 13, 2016) introduces a redefined identity for the Abercrombie & Fitch brand, reflecting the character, charisma and confidence of today’s consumer while honoring the brand’s 125-year heritage as a quality, casual, and distinctively American luxury brand.

The new brand conviction will be launched with the Company’s largest ever advertising campaign to kick off this year’s holiday season.  At the same time, A&F will introduce a completely redesigned website, all-new digital advertising across video streaming websites, music platforms, and social media, and out-of-home marketing in New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago.

“This new brand position is the product of an 18-month effort to create a brand identity that communicates our focus on our customers’ needs and aspirations,” said Fran Horowitz, President and Chief Merchandising Officer of Abercrombie & Fitch Co.  “Rather than buying clothes that symbolize membership in an exclusive group, today’s consumer celebrates individuality and uniqueness.  Our new brand reflects that confidence and independence of spirit as well as our own dedication to a more diverse and inclusive culture.”

“I am excited with the work that has been done by the A&F team which, under the exceptional leadership of new Brand President Stacia Andersen, shaped this new identity and is bringing it to life at every consumer touchpoint. While our marketing will continue to develop, we are embracing this opportunity to show the world it is a new day at A&F,” concluded Ms. Horowitz.

The holiday campaign will be introduced with “teaser” advertising designed to pique consumers’ interests, challenge their notions of the ANF brand and encourage them to explore the changes that have taken place at ANF over the past two years.  The message in the first phase — People have a lot to say about us. They Think They’ve Got Us Figured Out — will be followed up with the holiday messaging, This is Abercrombie & Fitch, illustrated by images that are optimistic, inclusive, and emotional.

“Our new creative features fresh and candid imagery that invites consumers to experience assortments that capture a new perspective of effortless style and beauty, elevated to a more sophisticated level, as well as our enduring commitment to quality,” said Ms. Andersen. “Under the guidance of Ashley Sargent Price, the brand’s first-ever Creative Director of Marketing, customers are now being exposed to the visual and stylistic progression in stores and online.”

The holiday campaign was shot by acclaimed photographers Josh Olins and Matt Jones and styled by long-time partner of the brand, Deborah Watson.

View the “This is Abercrombie & Fitch” video here: https://youtu.be/QiormpYQMGU

About Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a leading global specialty retailer of high-quality, casual apparel for Men, Women and kids with an active, youthful lifestyle under its Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids and Hollister Co. brands.  At the end of the second quarter, the company operated 744 stores in the United States and 182 stores across Canada, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The company also operates e-commerce websites at www.abercrombie.com and www.hollisterco.com.

Media Contact:
Michael Scheiner
Abercrombie & Fitch
(614) 283-6192
Public_Relations@abercrombie.com

Investor Contact:
Brian Logan
Abercrombie & Fitch,
(614) 283-6877
Investor_Relations@abercrombie.com

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Abercrombie & Fitch to launch its largest ever ad campaign in support of its redefined identity
Abercrombie & Fitch to launch its largest ever ad campaign in support of its redefined identity

 

SOURCE: Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

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Lenta Ltd will release its 3Q-2016 consolidated sales and operating results on 20th October 2016

St-Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta Ltd, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) (“Lenta”), one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce it will release its consolidated sales and operating results for the third quarter of 2016 on 20th October 2016. Lenta will also host an Analyst and Investor Conference Call on the same day to discuss the results.

Conference call details:

Date: Thursday, 20th October 2016

Time: 17:00 (Moscow time), 15:00 (UK time), 10:00 (EST)

Speakers:
Jan Dunning, Chief Executive Officer
Jago Lemmens, Chief Financial Officer
Albert Avetikov, Director for Investor Relations

To participate in the conference call, please dial:

Russia
• +7 495 213 1767

UK
• +44 203 043 2003 (local access)
• 0800 358 6377 (toll free)

USA
• +1 719 325 2307 (local access)
• 1 888 487 0340 (toll free)

Conference ID: 3155826 or quote the conference call title: “Lenta Ltd. 3Q 2016 Operational results”

The consolidated sales and operating results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2016 will be published at 10:00am Moscow time (08:00 am UK time) and will be available at www.lentainvestor.com

About Lenta
Lenta is the largest hypermarket chain in Russia (in terms of selling space) and the country’s fifth largest retail chain (in terms of 2015 sales). The Company was founded in 1993 in St. Petersburg. Lenta operates 155 hypermarkets in 72 cities across Russia and 42 supermarkets in Moscow and St. Petersburg, with a total of approximately 963,373 sq.m of selling space. The average Lenta hypermarket store has selling space of approximately 6,000 sq.m. The average Lenta supermarket store has selling space of approximately 1,000 sq.m. The Company operates six owned hypermarket distribution centres.

The Company’s price-led hypermarket formats are differentiated in terms of their promotion and pricing strategies as well as their local product assortment. The Company employed approximately 34,134 people as of 30 June 2016.

The Company’s management team combines a mix of local knowledge and international expertise coupled with extensive operational experience in Russia. Lenta’s largest shareholders include TPG Capital, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, all of whom are committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance. Lenta is listed on the London Stock Exchange and on the Moscow Exchange and trades under the ticker: ‘LNTA’.

A brief video summary on Lenta’s business can be seen here.

For further information please visit www.lentainvestor.com, or contact:

Lenta
Albert Avetikov
Director for Investor Relations
+7 812 363 28 44
Albert.Avetikov@lenta.com

Citigate
International Media:
David Westover and Marina Zakharova
Тel: +44 207 282 2886
lentateam@citigatedr.co.uk

FTI Consulting
Russian Media:
Anton Karpov and Victoria Afonina
Тel:+7 495 795 06 23
lenta@FTIconsulting.com

Source: Lenta

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Japanese casual fashion brand GU to open two stores in Hong Kong in spring 2017

Japanese casual fashion brand GU to open two stores in Hong Kong in spring 2017
Japanese casual fashion brand GU to open two stores in Hong Kong in spring 2017

 

HongKong, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — GU, the Japanese casual fashion brand, today (2016.10.17) announces plans to open two stores in Hong Kong in spring 2017, marking the brand’s first entry into the market. The stores will be located at the popular visitor destinations of Miramar Shopping Centre, in Tsim Sha Tsui on the Kowloon Peninsula and Windsor House shopping mall in Causeway Bay in the heart of Hong Kong Island.

“I am delighted that just ten years after the launch of the GU brand in Japan, we are able to announce the spring 2017 opening of our first stores in Hong Kong,” said Osamu Yunoki, CEO, GU Co., Ltd. “The continuing growth and success of GU has been due to the marketing expertise and powerful retail platform created by our parent Fast Retailing Group. The launch of our business in Hong Kong is a huge step forward for GU’s global expansion. We are fully committed to bringing the latest fashion trends and exceptional customer service to Hong Kong’s residents and visitors,” Yunoki said.

Fast Retailing launched its mainstay brand UNIQLO in Hong Kong in 2005, which has demonstrated its popularity with customers. Currently, UNIQLO has 25 stores in Hong Kong and Macau. Following on the success of UNIQLO, GU sees its first two store openings as a foothold in the market, before expanding further over the longer term in its mission to provide customers all over Hong Kong with a truly exceptional shopping experience.

■ GU Stores in Hong Kong

(1)  Opening Date: Spring 2017 (planned)
Address: First Floor, Miramar Shopping Centre, No.132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Sales Area: Approx. 1,000 square meters/ 10,800 square feet

(2)  Opening Date: Spring 2017 (planned)
Address: Basement Floor, Windsor House, No.311 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay
Sales Area: Approx. 870 square meters/ 9,400 square feet

Source: FAST RETAILING CO., LTD.

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Shop Direct to support the development of a new digital app for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital

Shop Direct to support the development of a new digital app for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
Shop Direct to support the development of a new digital app for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital

 

Liverpool,UK, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colleagues at Shop Direct have raised £210,000 in just 12 months to support the development of a new digital app for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

In September 2015, the 4,700-strong team at Shop Direct voted for Alder Hey Children’s Charity as its charitable partner of the year for 2015/16. Since then, colleagues across the etail giant’s sites in Liverpool and Manchester have undertaken a variety of fundraising activities, from climbing mountains, singing, running, cycling, abseiling, playing ‘beat the goalie’ and completing their own version of The Biggest Loser, smashing their initial target of £200,000.

Members of Shop Direct’s multi-award winning ecommerce team have also been working with Alder Hey’s innovation team to develop the app – the first of its kind in the country – providing expert insight and advice on design, development and personalization. The shared vision of the Alder Hey and Shop Direct teams is to revolutionize the patient experience by harnessing the power of consumer technology to help patients be better informed, calmer, more entertained and, as a result, healthier.

ICE, a Wirral-based behaviour change organization, has now begun work to develop the app, which will include a digital map enabling patients to explore and familiarize themselves with the hospital and their ward before they visit the hospital. Users will be able to find out everything they need to know before their visit, from where to park to what to pack and what their rooms will look like. The app will also feature games, providing entertainment and much-needed distraction for patients to reduce anxiety while they wait. A rewards scheme will also be used to encourage healthy lifestyle choices.

Ultimately, Alder Hey’s aim for the digital hospital programme is to further develop the app and join all of this to a secure patient information system, which will hold key information about the patient, such as their likes, dislikes and specific needs. This will remove the need for families to repeatedly provide the same information at every visit and ensure that they receive a more personalised service. The app is expected to launch in 2017.

Alex Baldock, group CEO at Shop Direct, said: “Alder Hey is a charity that’s been close to our hearts at Shop Direct for a long time and I was delighted when our colleagues voted last year to support the development of the Digital Alder Hey app. We’re proud of our heritage in the North West and it was important to us to select a charity that has a significant impact in our local communities. Alder Hey does that and then some.

“I couldn’t be prouder of the effort everyone at Shop Direct has put in to raise £210,000 over the last 12 months. Our colleagues’ ambition, passion and commitment has surpassed even our own expectations. As a team, we’re pleased that we’ve also been able to provide digital skills and expertise to help Alder Hey develop the app and get the project off the ground. We look forward to continuing our strategic partnership with Alder Hey on this important project, which will make such a difference to so many children and families across the North West, and to seeing the final product next year.”

Iain Hennessey, consultant paediatric surgeon and clinical lead for innovation at Alder Hey, said: “Shop Direct has in common with Alder Hey a drive to innovate and do things differently, which has made them the perfect partner for us in developing our digital hospital vision. Together, we’ve been exploring how we can apply Shop Direct’s digital retail expertise to the hospital environment to create our own online ‘shop front’ for Alder Hey. We’ve also been overwhelmed by the engagement of the entire Shop Direct team in smashing their £200,000 target for our children’s charity, which will go such a long way to enable us to make the Digital Alder Hey app a reality.

“Thank you to everyone at Shop Direct from all of us at Alder Hey. We couldn’t have achieved what we have without your expert advice and fundraising. You are our heroes.”

ABOUT SHOP DIRECT

Shop Direct is the UK’s second largest pureplay digital retailer, with annual sales of almost £1.9 billion. Our digital department store brands are Very.co.uk, Littlewoods.com, VeryExclusive.co.uk and LittlewoodsIreland.ie. We receive an average of more than 1.2 million website visits every day, with 62% of online sales completed on mobile devices.

We exist to make good things easily accessible to more people. With our department store range of famous brands, market-leading ecommerce and technology capabilities and unique financial services products offering flexible ways to pay, we’re well placed to deliver on that promise.

We sell more than 1,300 famous brands, including big name labels and our own exclusive brands. We have four million customers and deliver 49 million products every year. Our free click and collect service, Collect+, delivers to 5,800 stores across the country, increasing ease and convenience for customers.

Throwing our collective weight behind one cause per year is part of Shop Direct’s wider CSR strategy, with our 4,700 colleagues selecting a different charity project to support annually via a business-wide vote. Each of the projects is North West-based and digitally-focused, enabling us to boost our fundraising with time, expertise and skills to deliver maximum impact in our local communities. In 2016/17, the team at Shop Direct is fundraising to digitally equip a new, state-of-the-art children’s hospice for Claire House.

For more information on Shop Direct, visit www.shopdirect.com or follow us on Twitter at @ShopDirect.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Shop Direct
Lauren Young
lauren.young@shopdirect.com
0844 292 3986

Dave Lafferty
dave.lafferty@shopdirect.com
0844 292 2738

Source: Shop Direct

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Food and beverage will be omni-present at MAPIC 2016 in Cannes, 16 to 18 November

Food and beverage will be omni-present at MAPIC 2016 in Cannes, 16 to 18 November
Food and beverage will be omni-present at MAPIC 2016 in Cannes, 16 to 18 November

 

Paris, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the global consumer demand for unique and impactful dining experiences in malls and shopping destinations reaching an all-time high, food and beverage will be omni-present at MAPIC 2016.

Organised by Reed MIDEM, the International Retail Real Estate Market will be held in Cannes from 16 to 18 November.

Yo! Sushi, Villa Restaurant Group, Bagelstein, Rossopomodoro, Fruitisimo, Salad Box, Mövenpick, Dunkin’ Brands and Orientis are just some of the food and beverage retailers attending MAPIC 2016 for the first time. They will be joining a host of returning MAPIC F&B attendees including Five Guys, Ben&Jerry’s, Pret-A-Manger, Leonidas, Burger King, Subway and Illy Café.

According to research conducted by JLL in November 2015, F&B concepts have doubled the area occupied in shopping malls from 7% to 15% of the GLA in the last 10 years. JLL expects that this percentage will climb to 20% by 2025 (it is already 25% in Asia). Analyses show that customers who consume food during a visit to a shopping centre spend on average 27 minutes more in the centre and are spending 18% more on their total purchases.

“In a new online world, experience is king and gastronomy will be the social glue that will hold retail spaces of the future together. The rise in online sales means that consumers are looking for leisure and culinary experiences from their shopping centre visits as this is something that is still impossible to do online. Well-configured and complementary dining and drinking provision can add real diversity and vitality to major city markets worldwide, and can often boost consumers’ shopping experience and dwell time, as well as giving consumers a reason to keep coming back. This is only set to rise,” explains Jonathan Doughty, Head of EMEA Foodservice Consulting, JLL Foodservice Consulting.

Jonathan Doughty will be speaking in the headlining food and beverage conference session at MAPIC entitled, Savouring New Italian F&B Experiences, alongside Ezio Balarini, Group Chief Marketing Officer of Autogrill; Vincenzo Ferrieri, Owner of Cioccolatitaliani; Mario Pascucci, CEO of Caffè Pascucci and Gianandrea Gropplero Di Troppenburg, Development Manager of Cigierre. The session will delve into food and beverage, with international case studies from gourmet dining to food concepts. Just what aromas and flavours will increase shopping centres’ success? And what about the incorporation of digital tools into the F&B experience?

So just how is online-to-offline (MAPIC 2016’s main focus) impacting the world of food and beverage?

The worlds of dining and digital will blend on the Kodisoft stand, located in the MAPIC Innovation Forum. Kodisoft will be exhibiting its digital screen tables which can be used in restaurants and bars to provide interactive entertainment and service with new-age diners. Dmytro Kostyk, CEO of Interactive Mall Technology (Kodisoft), will be pitching the solution to MAPIC attendees on Wednesday, November 17, where he will discuss the case of shopping online while eating offline, as well as uncovering hidden potential of food courts and the power of interactivity – why the table is the new TV?

On-demand food delivery service Deliveroo – which operates in over 100 cities across the UK, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Australia, Singapore, Dubai, and Hong Kong – will be making its MAPIC debut this year. Deliveroo will be taking part in the panel session:The O2O Experience – Welcome to my Digital World (16 November) and will be discussing how they are creating a unique solution for restaurants and creating communities around food.

Click to Bricks & Innovative Retail: Be Connected to the New American Dream! (16 November) is a panel session that will look at the online-to-offline subject from the US market perspective and will feature two key food and beverage sector representatives. Patrick McIntyre, Director of Global Retail at MARS and Darren Williams, Country Director of T2 Tea will be discussing how O2O is an integral part their companies’ US strategy.

Another industry trend that food and beverage is greatly impacting on is specialty leasing. A number of F&B brands will be exhibiting in the new MAPIC Specialty Leasing Lounge – a brand-new exhibition space that celebrates the power of the pop-up business and will see over 30 brands exhibiting for a half day on a rotational basis. Participants include French ice cream-maker iceRoll, which prepares unique ice cream rolls using a plate cooled to -30°C and Jacketz, a Dutch mono-product retailer that has elevated the humble jacket potato into a gourmet on-the-go meal. Others include Emilie’s Cookies, Gagao, Pep’s and Maison Poulé.

Find out more about MAPIC 2016 in our pressroom.

About Reed MIDEM:
Founded in 1963, Reed MIDEM is an organiser of professional, international markets that are essential business platforms for key players in the sectors concerned. These sectors are MIPTV, MIPDOC, MIPCOM, MIP CANCUN and MIPJUNIOR for the television and digital content industries, MIDEM for music professionals, MIPIM, MIPIM Asia, MIPIM UK, and MIPIM Japan for the real estate industry and MAPIC, Retail Real Estate Market brought by MAPIC in Shanghai and MAPIC Italy in Milan for the retail real estate sector.

About Reed Exhibitions
Reed MIDEM is a division of Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading event organiser, with over 500 events in 43 countries. In 2015 Reed brought together over seven million active professionals from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa and organised by 41 fully-staffed offices. Reed Exhibitions serves 43 industry sectors with trade and consumer events. It is part of the RELX Group plc, a world-leading provider of information solutions and analytics for professional and business customers across industries. www.reedexpo.com

PRESS CONTACTS:

For more information on MAPIC, please contact:

My-Lan CAO
Press Director
Tel: +33 (0) 1 79 71 95 44
mylan.cao@reedmidem.com

Jessica Whyte
Press Manager
Tel: +33 (0) 1 79 71 95 46
jessica.whyte@reedmidem.com

Source: MAPIC

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Which Wich to use mobile POS system from NCR

DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — When the Which Wich technology team decided its quick service franchises needed an easy-to-use, cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) solution, it turned to NCR Small Business.

The mobile POS system from NCR, a global leader in omni-channel solutions, offers the company’s franchisees a simple implementation process and powerful functionality at a lower cost. NCR Silver Pro Restaurant Edition’s flexibility and mobile ordering capabilities also stood out to the team.

“NCR has a long history in the restaurant industry and experience in the franchise business,” said Jeff Bruton, vice president of finance at Which Wich. “We selected the Silver solution to help streamline operations and deliver a better customer experience throughout our franchises.”

With NCR Silver Pro Restaurant Edition as a POS solution, franchisees incur less startup and monthly costs. The iPad® system also simplifies implementation and employee training.

“NCR Small Business works to remove the day-to-day complexities franchisees face when working to deliver mobile solutions and improve the omni-channel experience for customers,” said Chris Poelma, president and general manager of NCR Small Business. “Working with Which Wich proves our commitment to the franchise community and helping them increase margins and enhance customer loyalty.”

To learn more about NCR Silver’s features, visit www.ncrsilver.com, or call 1-877-630-9711. NCR Small Business provides live, 24/7 U.S.-based customer support for NCR Silver users. NCR Silver mobile POS runs in the cloud, uses consumer-friendly technology, works on Apple® devices running the latest iOS, and offers a POS solution catered to franchises as well.

About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a leader in omni-channel solutions, turning everyday interactions with businesses into exceptional experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of services, NCR enables more than 550 million transactions daily across retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology, and small business. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier.

NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with over 30,000 employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Websites: www.ncr.com | www.ncrsilver.com
Twitter: @NCRCorporation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ncrcorp
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/ncr-corporation
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ncrcorporation

Media Contact:
Tim Henschel
NCR Corporation
770.299.5100
tim.henschel@ncr.com

Source: NCR Corporation

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Seth Schaefer and Rivermark Community Credit Union honored at NCR’s annual Innovation Conference

DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (October 14, 2016) announced the winner of its second annual Idea Tank competition, Rivermark Community Credit Union’s Seth Schaefer. Schaefer and Rivermark were honored at NCR’s annual Innovation Conference in Washington, D.C. and will receive R&D resources to develop and pilot their idea with NCR.

Schaefer’s winning product idea, Simplified Member Authentication, was chosen for its unique approach to improving a time consuming and often impersonal process: how to securely authenticate members or customers in every channel, whether it be at an Interactive Teller Machine (ITM), ATM, in-person branch transaction, over the telephone, or with a loan officer. Each finalist’s entry was evaluated for its innovative approach and potential positive impacts to both the financial institution and customer experience.

The primary concept behind Simplified Member Authentication is to provide customers with a hassle-free member experience, increase the use of mobile banking, and improve employee efficiency and productivity. The concept was focused on delivering an Express Transaction that transforms a user’s device into a ‘branch in your hand’ that jump starts and streamlines any secure transaction.

“The Idea Tank is one of several ways in which we co-innovate with our customers. It is an opportunity for our inventive customer base of financial institutions to present solutions to problems they see every day, work with our Innovation Catalysts to refine the ideas, and partner with us to invent the future,” said Jose Resendiz, VP and GM of NCR Financial Services. “Seth’s spirited and thorough presentation creatively leveraged the customer’s own device to bridge the gap between channels, and we are looking forward to working with Rivermark to bring his idea to reality.”

NCR is also proud to honor the four finalists chosen alongside Rivermark: Gereen Langmeyer of Digital Federal Credit Union, Evan Westlake of Illinois National Bank, Joshua Allen of 1st Security Bank and Lynn Blotkamp of First Interstate Bank.

Earlier this year, NCR invited its entire digital banking customer base to present a compelling customer problem in the digital banking space and propose a solution that would effectively address that problem. These semi-finalists received training and coaching in Design Thinking from NCR’s Innovation Catalysts in order to further refine their idea and their pitch. From there, financial institution voting and a panel of NCR’s digital banking experts narrowed the field to a group of five finalists who pitched their idea to a panel of judges in front of their peers at the NCR Innovation Conference.

“NCR’s Idea Tank is an amazing opportunity for clients to share ideas that address consumer and financial institution pain points,” said Seth Schaefer, VP of Operations, Rivermark Community Credit Union. “Anyone who has visited a branch has experienced the awkward ‘prove your identity’ conversation – there’s a better way to know your customer and with NCR’s help we are building a solution to simplify the experience.”

To view Schaefer’s video presentation further describing Simplified Member Authentication, as well as submissions from the additional finalists, click here.

About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a leader in omni-channel solutions, turning everyday interactions with businesses into exceptional experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of services, NCR enables more than 550 million transactions daily across retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology, and small business. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier.

NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with over 30,000 employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Web sites: www.ncr.com
Twitter: @NCRCorporation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ncrcorp
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/ncr-corporation
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ncrcorporation

News Media Contact:

Aaron Gould
NCR Public Relations
212.589.8556
aaron.gould@ncr.com

Source: NCR Corporation

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust announced distribution of 11.75 cents per unit for October 2016

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan”) (TSX:REI.UN) today (Oct. 14, 2016) announced a distribution of 11.75 cents per unit for the month of October. The distribution will be payable on November 7, 2016 to unit holders of record as at October 31, 2016.

About RioCan

RioCan is Canada’s largest real estate investment trust with a total enterprise value of approximately $15 billion as at June 30, 2016. RioCan owns and manages Canada’s largest portfolio of shopping centres with ownership interests in a portfolio of 302 Canadian retail and mixed use properties, including 15 properties under development, containing an aggregate net leasable area of 45 million square feet. For further information, please refer to RioCan’s website
at www.riocan.com.

Contact Information:
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust
Christian Green
Assistant Vice President, Investor Relations & Compliance
416-864-6483
www.riocan.com

Source: RioCan Real Estate

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USDA’s FSIS: Michigan Turkey Producers recalls 54,011 pounds of turkey breast products

WASHINGTON, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Michigan Turkey Producers, a Grand Rapids, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 54,011 pounds of turkey breast products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically an unidentified black material, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Oct. 15, 2016).

The oven roasted turkey breast items (logs and sliced) were produced on August 29, 2016 and September 16, 2016. The following products are subject to recall:

  • 12-lb. packages containing “MESON SANDWICHES, OVEN ROASTED SLICED TURKEY BREAST” with a use or freeze by date of 11/27/16, and a case code of “48598” on the left side of the label
  • 22-lb. logs containing “OVEN ROASTED TURKEY BREAST WITH BROTH,” with a use or freeze by date of 11/27/16, and a case code of “48576” on the left side of the label
  • 22-lb. logs containing “OVEN ROASTED TURKEY BREAST WITH BROTH,” with a use or freeze by date of 12/15/16, and a case code of “48576” on the left side of the label

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-20935A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a distribution center in Florida and food services in Florida and Puerto Rico.

The problem was discovered when the establishment received a customer complaint.

FSIS has received no confirmed reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Deborah Hein, director of quality assurance, at (616) 245-2221, ext. 237. Media with questions about the recall can contact Dan Lennon, president, at (616) 475-4183.

Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.

USDA Recall Classifications
Class I This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
Class II This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
Class III This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.

Contact:
Congressional and Public Affairs
Autumn Canaday
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

Source: USDA

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USDA’s FSIS: Tyson Foods recalls approximately 1,148 pounds of frozen popcorn chicken products

USDA's FSIS: Tyson Foods recallс approximately 1,148 pounds of frozen popcorn chicken products
USDA’s FSIS: Tyson Foods recallс approximately 1,148 pounds of frozen popcorn chicken products

 

WASHINGTON, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tyson Foods, a New Holland, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,148 pounds of frozen popcorn chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Oct. 15, 2016).

The frozen, ready-to-eat, whole grain popcorn chicken items were produced on August 10, 2016. The following products are subject to recall:

  • 35 cases of 32.79-lb. “TYSON FULLY COOKED, WHOLE GRAIN GOLDEN CRISPY POPCORN CHICKEN, CHICKEN PATTIE FRITTERS” with a case code of “70368/928” on the upper right hand side of the label.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-1325” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a wholesale distributor in Illinois and further distributed to schools and food services in Missouri and Illinois.

The problem was discovered when the establishment received a consumer complaint from a school regarding foreign material, specifically hard plastic, found inside a bag of Tyson brand whole grain popcorn chicken product.

There have been no confirmed reports of injury or illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Christina Self, food service consumer representative, at (866) 886-8456. Media with questions about the recall can contact Worth Sparkman, manager of public relations, at (479) 290-6358.

Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.

USDA Recall Classifications
Class I This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
Class II This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
Class III This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.

Contact:

Congressional and Public Affairs
Autumn Canaday
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

Source: USDA

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USDA’s FSIS: National Meat and Provision recalls 2,349 pounds of beef and veal products

WASHINGTON, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — National Meat and Provisions, a Reserve, La. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,349 pounds of beef and veal products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Oct. 14, 2016).

The raw non-intact beef and veal items were produced and packaged on Sept. 14-15, 2016. The following products are subject to recall:

  • 51.40-lb. of VACUUM-PACKED “BEEF GROUND COMPANY BURGER BLEND,” packed on 9/14/2016 with a lot number of “00028584” and case codes of 53085/CB136 in the upper left-hand corner of the label
  • 50.00-lb. of VACUUM-PACKED “BEEF GROUND COURSE STEAK TRIM,” packed on 9/14/2016 with a lot number of “00028582” and case codes of 53080/02300H in the upper left-hand corner of the label
  • 10.00-lb. of VACUUM-PACKED “BEEF GROUND FRESH,” packed on 9/14/2016 with a lot number of “00028583” and case codes of 53110/02300P in the upper left-hand corner of the label
  • 50.00-lb. VACUUM-PACKED “BEEF GROUND CHIMES FINE,” packed on 9/14/2016 with a lot number of “00028581” and case codes of 56660/02300C in the upper left-hand corner of the label
  • 51.46-lb. VACUUM-PACKED “BEEF GROUND COMPANY BURGER BLEND,” packed on 9/15/2016 with a lot number of “00028597” and case codes of 53085/CB136 in the upper left-hand corner of the label
  • 10.00-lb. VACUUM-PACKED “BEEF FAT OF RIB CAP,” packed on 9/15/2016, with a lot number of “00028595,” and case codes of 50010/1138 in the upper left-hand corner of the label
  • 10.83-lb. VACUUM-PACKED “BEEF GROUND CHUCK DAT DOG,” packed on 9/15/2016, with a lot number of “00028593,” and case codes of 56135/02150 in the upper left-hand corner of the label
  • 10.23-lb. VACUUM-PACKED “BEEF GROUND CHUCK BRISKET BURGER,” packed on 9/15/2016 with a lot number of “00028596,” and case codes of 53060/208116120 in the upper left-hand corner of the label
  • 5.00-lb. VACUUM-PACKED “BEEF STEAK CUBED 5#,” packed on 9/15/2016, with a lot number of “00028594,” and case codes of 50565/04902 in the upper left-hand corner of the label
  • 10.00-lb. VACUUM-PACKED “BEEF GROUND CHUCK 10#,” packed on 9/15/2016, with a lot number of “00028592,” and case codes of 53015/02100 in the upper left-hand corner of the label
  • 10.11-lb. VACUUM-PACKED “BEEF STEAK CUBED,” packed on 9/15/2016, with a lot number of “00028591,” and case codes of 50555/1100GJ in the upper left-hand corner of the label
  • 10.32-lb. VACUUM-PACKED “BEEF GROUND CHUCK BRISKET 8 oz.,” packed on 9/15/2016, with a lot number of “00028585,” and case codes of 53050/05M8 in the upper left-hand corner of the label
  • 9.98-lb. VACUUM-PACKED “VEAL SIRLOIN CUBED POLY BAGED,” packed on 9/15/2016, with a lot number of “00028590,” and case codes of 56070/0776 in the upper left-hand corner of the label

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. M-22022” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a distributor, as well as hotels, restaurants and institutions in Louisiana.

The problem was discovered when the establishment received a positive STEC sample during their quarterly E. coli testing program on Sept. 29, 2016. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Many clinical laboratories do not test for non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), such as STEC O26 because it is harder to identify than STEC O157. People can become ill from STECs 2–8 days (average of 3–4 days) after consuming the organism. Most people infected with STEC O26 develop diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. Some illnesses last longer and can be more severe. Infection is usually diagnosed by testing of a stool sample. Vigorous rehydration and other supportive care is the usual treatment; antibiotic treatment is generally not recommended.

Most people recover within a week, but, rarely, some develop a more severe infection. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is uncommon with STEC O26 infection. HUS can occur in people of any age but is most common in children under 5 years old, older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.

FSIS and the company are concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume beef or veal that has been cooked to a temperature of 145° F with a three minute rest time. The only way to confirm that beef and veal are cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature, http://1.usa.gov/1cDxcDQ.

Media and consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Amy Philpott, spokesperson, at (703) 472-6615.

Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.

PREPARING PRODUCT FOR SAFE CONSUMPTIONUSDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
1-888-MPHOTLINE or visit www.fsis.usda.gov

Wash hands with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling raw meat and poultry. Wash cutting boards, dishes and utensils with hot, soapy water. Immediately clean spills.

Keep raw meat, fish and poultry away from other food that will not be cooked. Use separate cutting boards for raw meat, poultry and egg products and cooked foods.

Color is NOT a reliable indicator that meat has been cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria.

The only way to be sure the meat or poultry is cooked to a high enough temperature to kill harmful bacteria is to use a thermometer to measure the internal temperature.

  • Fish: 145°F
  • Beef, pork, lamb chops/steaks/roasts: 145°F with a three minute rest time
  • Ground meat: 160°F
  • Poultry: 165°F
  • Hot dogs: 160°F or steaming hot

Refrigerate raw meat and poultry within two hours after purchase or one hour if temperatures exceed 90º F. Refrigerate cooked meat and poultry within two hours after cooking.

 

USDA Recall Classifications
Class I This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
Class II This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
Class III This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.

Contact:
Congressional and Public Affairs
Autumn Canaday
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

Source: USDA

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Sprouts Farmers Market to announce 3Q financial results on Thursday, November 3, 2016

PHOENIX, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq:SFM) today (Oct. 13, 2016) announced it will issue financial results for the third quarter ended October 2, 2016 before the market opens on Thursday, November 3, 2016. Following the release, Sprouts management will conduct a conference call at 7:00 a.m. PDT (10:00 a.m. EDT) to discuss the results for the quarter.

A webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at investors.sprouts.com. Participants should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.

The conference call will be available via the following dial-in numbers:

  • U.S. Participants: 877-398-9481
  • International Participants: Dial +1-408-337-0130
  • Conference ID: 95171746

The audio replay will remain available for 72 hours and can be accessed by dialing 855-859-2056 (toll-free) or 404-537-3406 (international) and entering the confirmation code: 95171746.

About Sprouts Farmers Market

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. is a healthy grocery store offering fresh, natural and organic foods at great prices. Sprouts offers a complete shopping experience that includes fresh produce, bulk foods, vitamins and supplements, packaged groceries, meat and seafood, deli, baked goods, dairy products, frozen foods, natural body care and household items catering to consumers’ growing interest in health and wellness. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Sprouts employs more than 24,000 team members and operates more than 250 stores in 13 states from coast to coast. For more information, visit www.sprouts.com or @sproutsfm on Twitter.

Investor Contact:
Susannah Livingston
(602) 682-1584
susannahlivingston@sprouts.com

Media Contact:
Donna Egan
(602) 682-3152
media@sprouts.com

Source: Sprouts Farmers Market

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All Office Depot and OfficeMax stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and OfficeMax brands, today (October 13, 2016) announced that after reviewing both business and personal dynamics this year, all Office Depot and OfficeMax stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, allowing associates to spend time with their family and friends.

“As we evaluated our store hours for this holiday and weighed the business and personal considerations, we decided it was best to provide our associates with the day off to spend time with family and friends by closing our retail stores on Thanksgiving Day,” said Troy Rice, chief operating officer of North America for Office Depot, Inc. “While our stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, customers can shop our website starting at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday for great Black Friday deals on laptops, gifts and office supplies.”

Customers can also choose in store pick up for their online purchases and pick up the items on Friday, November 25. Office Depot stores are scheduled to open at 6 a.m.

About Office Depot, Inc.

Office Depot, Inc. is a leading global provider of products, services, and solutions for every workplace – whether your workplace is an office, home, school or car.

Office Depot, Inc. is a resource and a catalyst to help customers work better. We are a single source for everything customers need to be more productive, including the latest technology, core office supplies, print and document services, business services, facilities products, furniture, and school essentials.

The company has annual sales of approximately $14 billion, employs approximately 49,000 associates, and serves consumers and businesses in 59 countries with approximately 1,800 retail stores, award-winning e-commerce sites and a dedicated business-to-business sales organization – all delivered through a global network of wholly owned operations, franchisees, licensees and alliance partners. The company operates under several banner brands including Office Depot, OfficeMax, Grand & Toy, and Viking. The company’s portfolio of exclusive product brands include TUL, Foray, Brenton Studio, Ativa, WorkPro, Realspace and HighMark.

Office Depot, Inc.’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol ODP. Additional press information can be found at: http://news.officedepot.com.

Contact:
Julianne Embry
561-438-1451
julianne.embry@officedepot.com

Source: Office Depot, Inc.

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Four former Food Lion units located in Delaware and one in Maryland will reopen as Weis Markets’ stores

SUNBURY, PA, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets today (October 13, 2016) announced four former Food Lion units located in Millsboro, Lewes, Millville and Rehoboth Beach, DE, and one unit in Easton, MD will reopen as Weis Markets’ stores this Friday, October 14 at 7:00 a.m.  As part of the conversion, the stores will offer an enhanced shopping experience with improved variety in every department.

Weis Markets improvements and enhancements include:

  • Double coupons
  • Increased selection of organic, natural and gluten free items
  • 300 additional produce items including fresh-cut fruit and organic produce
  • An upgraded loyalty program and a Thanksgiving rewards program offering a free turkey, ham or discount at the register
  • Best in class private label products offering brand name quality for less
  • Fresh, hand-rolled sushi prepared in-store
  • Certified Angus Beef® with available custom cutting
  • An expanded selection of deli salads and takeout meals

“Our store teams converted these locations in less than one week to minimize the inconvenience to our new customers. Our new stores will offer an enhanced shopping experience with a strong focus on service and freshness,” said Kurt Schertle, Weis Markets Chief Operating Officer. “We are also pleased to welcome more than 300 former Food Lion associates to our company.”

About Weis Markets

Founded in 1912, Weis Markets, Inc. is a Mid Atlantic food retailer operating 190 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia. For more information, please visit: WeisMarkets.com or Facebook.com/WeisMarkets.

Contact:

1000 South Second Street
PO Box 471
Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801
1-866-999-9347

Source: Weis Markets, Inc.

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Kmart makes it easy for Shop Your Way® members and shoppers to celebrate this Halloween in spooky style

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Halloween, Kmart makes it easy for Shop Your Way® members and shoppers to celebrate the holiday in spooky style. From candy, costumes, décor and more, Kmart keeps it real with all the essentials at scary good prices.

“We love Halloween at Kmart! Did you know ‘samhainophobia’ is actually the fear of Halloween?! Well – there’s nothing to be afraid of here. Our prices on costumes and candy are unbelievable,” said Kelly Cook, chief marketing officer, Kmart. “The countdown to October 31st is on. I’m totally going as a Hipster Mermaid – which I got at Kmart, of course, for $10 after I redeemed my Shop Your Way points. We are the destination for all your Halloween memories!”

According to a recent survey conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF), almost half of shoppers (47 percent) will visit discount retailers to buy their Halloween-related items this year. Shoppers are also planning to spend more this Halloween than they have in at least the last 11 years.

Be sure to make all things spooky with these top deals:

TRICK OR TREAT YO’ SELF EATS

  • $5 assorted medium Halloween bags (24.5-56 oz.)*
  • $4.99 assorted Halloween small bags (15.9-20.8 oz.)**
  • 15% off assorted Halloween larger bags (51.2-76.2 oz.)**
  • $19.99 assorted Halloween largest bags (70-96 oz.)**

HALLOWUUUT?! KMART HAS MORE THAN 5,000 COSTUMES ON KMART.COM

  • $7.99 Totally Ghoul children’s costumes, reg. $15.99*
  • 50% off all Halloween costumes, reg. $9.99-$49.99**
  • 25% off all Halloween wigs, reg. $7.99-$11.99**
  • 25% off all Halloween masks, reg. $3.99-$19.99**

DIG YOUR DÉCOR

  • 25%-50% off Halloween décor, reg. $1.99-$34.99*
  • $8.99Halloween doormats and pillows, reg. $12.99-$14.99*
  • 30% off Crazy Bonez™ and realistic skeletons, reg. $6.99-$69.99**
  • 30% off airblowns and outdoor décor, reg. $1.99-$99.99**
  • 30% off projection, strobe lights and fog machines, reg. $2.49-$39.99**

Plus, Shop Your Way® members get $5 in points when you spend $25 on both candy and a Halloween costume.***

FREEBIE Saturday
Don’t forget to bring the family to Kmart and take advantage of FREEBIE Saturdays. The youngest monsters [children 12 years of age and under] can receive fun treats during the month of October for free+:

  • Saturday, Oct. 15: Halloween stickers and 4pk. Halloween pencils
  • Saturday, Oct. 22: Halloween Giant coloring book and 4pk. crayons
  • Saturday, Oct. 29: Halloween pail

For more information, visit your local Kmart store, Kmart.com/Halloween or use the Kmart Mobile App

About Kmart 
Kmart is making shopping fun again. The retailer, a subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is bringing back the iconic Bluelight Specials, hosting Freebie Saturdays and in-store family events for its Shop Your Way members and customers. Kmart offers customers thrilling deals and amazing finds on quality products and exclusive brands including Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Smart Sense.

*Prices effective Sunday, October 16 thru Saturday, October 22, 2016, unless otherwise specified.
**Prices effective Sunday, October 23 thru Saturday, October 29, 2016, unless otherwise specified.
***Points valid for seven days. Members earn points on qualifying purchases, excluding sales taxes and other fees. Subject to full program terms available at www.shopyourway.com. Extra points are inclusive of, and not in addition to, any base points earned on qualifying purchases. When extra points offers are combined, total points earned will be less than the combined point totals for each individual offer. See www.shopyourway.com for details. Excludes role play costumes sold in Toys.
+Available at participating stores for kids 12 and younger while supplies last.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Andrea Abate
Zeno Group for Kmart
312-527-2SHC (2742)
Andrea.Abate@zenogroup.com

SOURCE: Kmart

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Schnucks: Brownwood Farms Issues Allergy Alert on BBQ Products

St. Louis, MO, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brownwood Farms has issued an allergy alert on certain BBQ products because they may contain undeclared soy – a known allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Schnucks customers are urged to check for:

Brownwood Farms Cherry BBQ Sauce, 19 oz.

UPC: 18303-00506

All best by dates before 09/21/2018

Brownwood Farms Yankee Bourbon BBQ Sauce, 19 oz.

UPC: 18303-00519

All best by dates before 09/21/2018

Brownberry Farms BBQ Mustard Glaze, 11 oz.

UPC: 18303-00508

All best by dates before 09/21/2018

Schnucks customers may return any affected product to their store of purchase for a full refund. Those with questions should contact Brownwood Farms at 1-888-772-9444 or the Schnucks Consumer Affairs department at 314-994-4400 or 1-800-264-4400.

This product is carried at the following Schnucks stores:

Missouri:

Creve Coeur                      10650 Olive Road                  Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Ballwin                              15245 Manchester Road       Ballwin, MO 63011

Wildwood                         16580 Manchester Road       Wildwood, MO 63040

Chesterfield                      141 Hilltown Village              Chesterfield, MO 63017

Woods Mill                       1060 Woods Mill Plaza         Chesterfield, MO 63017

Twin Oaks                        1393 Big Bend Road               Ballwin, MO 63021

Clayton & Lindbergh     10275 Clayton Road                St. Louis, MO 63124

Ladue                                8867 Ladue Road                    Ladue, MO 63124

Des Peres                         12332 Manchester Road        Des Peres, MO 63131

Webster Groves              8650 Big Bend Blvd.              Webster Groves, MO 63119

Kirkwood                         10233 Manchester Road        Kirkwood, MO 63122

Eureka                              245 East 5th Street                 Eureka, MO 63025

Butler Hill                       4333 Butler Hill Road            St. Louis, MO 63128

Telegraph                        5519 Oakville Shopping Center     St. Louis, MO 63129

Richardson Crossing     3900 Vogel Road                    Arnold, MO 63010

Arsenal                             5055 Arsenal                           St. Louis, MO 63139

Dardenne Prairie           3029 Highway K                     O’Fallon, MO 63368

Cottleville                        6083 Mid Rivers Mall Drive     Cottleville, MO 63304

O’Fallon                           8660 Veteran Memorial Parkway     O’Fallon, MO 63366

Lake Saint Louis            101 Civic Center Drive             Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367

Farmington                     942 Valley Creek Drive           Farmington, MO 63640

Illinois:

Collinsville                     501 Belt Line Road                    Collinsville, IL 62234

O’Fallon (Seven Hills)     907 East Highway 50            O’Fallon, IL 62269

Carbondale                    915 West Main Street                Carbondale, IL 62901

Normal                           1750 Bradford Lane                   Normal, IL 61761

Savoy                              1301 Savoy Plaza Center            Savoy, IL 61874

Media Contact:

Paul Simon
314-994-4603
psimon@schnucks.com

Source: Schnuck