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John Lewis opens new Leeds store at Hammerson’s Victoria Gate Development

London, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis opened its doors to Leeds customers today (20 October 2016), as the anchor to Hammerson's £150m Victoria Gate Development. Representing a £37m investment in Leeds, the 255,000 sq ft regional flagship shop has created 550 jobs locally, and is one of the largest John Lewis shops outside…
October 23, 20160Comments

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Boutique by Sainsbury’s launches Boutique Beauty Solutions collection

Boutique by Sainsbury’s launches Boutique Beauty Solutions collection   London, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Boutique by Sainsbury’s launches Boutique Beauty solutions - a collection of seven beauty looks, designed for all women and all occasions. Whether you’re at college or university, starting your career or a busy mum, there’s something for everyone in Boutique’s beauty armoire. Boutique…
October 23, 20160Comments

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Krazy Glue® launches its first-ever float in the 2016 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®

Krazy Glue® launches its first-ever float in the 2016 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®   NEW YORK & ATLANTA, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Upside down cars, teetering towers of chairs, furniture glued to the ceiling and other extraordinary demonstrations of the Krazy Glue brand’s strong adhesive ability will come to life aboard the new Krazy Glue float…
October 23, 20160Comments

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Walmart to invest $50 million China’s largest local on-demand logistics and grocery O2O ecommerce platform New Dada

Walmart to invest $50 million China's largest local on-demand logistics and grocery O2O ecommerce platform New Dada   Beijing/Shanghai, China and Bentonville, Arkansas, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart (NYSE:WMT) today (Oct. 21, 2016) announced a $50 million strategic investment in New Dada, China's largest local on-demand logistics and grocery O2O ecommerce platform. The investment is an…
October 23, 20160Comments

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British consumer electronics brand Alba reveals how ‘tweenagers’ are rejecting TV for tablets and other mobile devices

Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — As we approach the October half-term, British consumer electronics brand Alba, exclusive to Argos, has today (20/10/2016) revealed how ‘tweenagers’ are rejecting TV for tablets and other mobile devices, as they become the most mobile-centric generation we’ve ever seen. The study of over 1,000 UK parents with children…
October 23, 20160Comments

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Two electronic wallets Wa! and Fivory pool their expertise around a single secure, multiservice, app-based mobile payment solution

Two electronic wallets Wa! and Fivory pool their expertise around a single secure, multiservice, app-based mobile payment solution   •    Wa! and Fivory, the two electronic wallets developed respectively by BNP Paribas and Carrefour, and Crédit Mutuel*, Auchan, Mastercard, Oney and Total, are pooling their expertise around a single secure, multiservice, app-based mobile payment solution. The app…
October 23, 20160Comments

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Tesco to launch a price-checking initiative on hundreds of the UK’s most loved toys

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco is set to become the UK’s top destination for toys and games this Christmas as it looks to take the stress out of Christmas shopping for customers. The retailer will today (20 Oct 2016) launch a price-checking initiative on hundreds of the UK’s most loved toys, to…
October 23, 20160Comments

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Tesco: The cute interactive toy Hatchimals to top kids’ wish lists this Christmas

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Parents take note! Tesco toy gurus predict that Hatchimals, a cute interactive toy, is set to top kids’ wish lists this Christmas. The supermarket’s toy experts have been combing through this year’s new releases and monitoring shopping trends, to produce what they believe will be the most popular…
October 23, 20160Comments

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Starbucks will be the first retailer in Canada to offer Nitro Cold Brew at scale

Starbucks will be the first retailer in Canada to offer Nitro Cold Brew at scale   Canada, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Canada has announced that Brookfield Place in Toronto is the first location to launch Nitro Cold Brew, with more locations to come across Canada over the next several months. Following the roll out, Starbucks will…
October 22, 20160Comments

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Fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom opens new store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto

SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) opened the doors to its new store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre today (Oct. 21, 2016), making it the company's second location in Toronto since opening at CF Toronto Eaton Centre last month. The new 199,000 square-foot, three-level store offers a curated…
October 22, 20160Comments

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Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Stefano Pessina on Q4 and FY 2016: We have continued to make good progress

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today (20 October 2016) announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 that ended 31 August 2016. Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Stefano Pessina said, “We have continued to make good progress in putting in place the building blocks for…
October 22, 20160Comments

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Sam Wong to become new senior director of franchise sales and development SONIC® Drive-In

OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Oct 21, 2016) SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, announced the hiring of Sam Wong, new senior director of franchise sales and development. Wong will work with the existing franchise sales team to further accelerate the expansion momentum of the SONIC brand, bringing…
October 22, 20160Comments

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Drive-in restaurants Sonic Corp increased its authorization under the share repurchase program by $40 million

OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ:SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today (Oct 20, 2016) announced that its Board of Directors has increased its authorization under the share repurchase program by $40 million. The additional authorization allows for up to $195 million of common stock to be repurchased through August 31, 2017. In…
October 22, 20160Comments

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KENZO x H&M made its runway debut at Pier 36 in New York

KENZO x H&M made its runway debut at Pier 36 in New York   STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last night (20 OCT, 2016) at Pier 36 in New York, KENZO x H&M made its runway debut with a spectacular show directed by fashion legend Jean-Paul Goude. Guests were invited to experience the uniquely…
October 22, 20160Comments

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Macerich declared 4.4% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $.71 per share of common stock

SANTA MONICA, Calif., 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of The Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) declared a 4.4% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $.71 per share of common stock.  The dividend is payable on December 2, 2016 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 11,…
October 22, 20160Comments

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Vanderhoof Co-op among the country’s best retailers at the 2016 Outstanding Retailer Awards

Vanderhoof Co-op among the country’s best retailers at the 2016 Outstanding Retailer Awards   Saskatoon, SK, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — A growing business and a commitment to community has placed Vanderhoof Co-op among the country’s best retailers. The retail co-op received the award for the Best Building Supply/Home Centre over 15,000 square feet at the 2016 Outstanding…
October 22, 20160Comments

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to make Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed doughnuts for National Pumpkin Day

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to make Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed doughnuts for National Pumpkin Day   WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Get ready for a one-day-only pumpkin takeover! Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today (October 21, 2016) announced it will celebrate National Pumpkin Day on Oct. 26 by making Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed doughnuts. This delicious twist on a…
October 22, 20160Comments

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Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide to help senior customers with 2016 Medicare Part D Enrollment

Camp Hill, Pa., 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Now (Oct. 21, 2016) through Dec. 7, 2016, Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide are providing senior customers with free resources to help select the right prescription drug plan (PDP) or update their existing coverage during the annual Medicare Part D enrollment period. Customers can use Rite Aid's dedicated…
October 22, 20160Comments

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Meijer Simply Give Program generated $2.5 million for Midwest food pantries

Meijer Simply Give Program generated $2.5 million for Midwest food pantries   GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer Simply Give program set a fall record with $2.5 million for food pantries throughout the Midwest, making it the most successful fall campaign in the program’s history. Meijer customers donated more than $913,000 during the fall…
October 22, 20160Comments

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REWE Group sich zu den zukünftigen Perspektiven von Kaiser’s Tengelmann Mitarbeitern geäußert

Koln, Deutschland, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — REWE Group Vorstandsvorsitzender Alain Caparros und Gesamtbetriebsratsvorsitzender Andreas Ratzmann haben sich heute zu den zukünftigen Perspektiven von Kaiser’s Tengelmann Mitarbeitern geäußert. Ich stehe weiterhin zu meinem Vorschlag, dass ein Mediator den Versuch unternehmen sollte, eine faire und einvernehmliche Lösung für die Zukunft der Kaiser’s Tengelmann Supermärkte zu finden.…
October 22, 20160Comments

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Steigerte die genossenschaftliche REWE Group die Anzahl der Auszubildenden um 2,1 Prozent von 8.000 auf 8.168

Koln, Deutschland, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Als einer der führenden Handels- und Touristikkonzerne in Deutschland und Europa übernimmt die REWE Group Verantwortung im Hinblick auf die Ausbildung junger Menschen. Im Vergleich zum Vorjahr (Stichtag: 30.09.) steigerte die genossenschaftliche Unternehmensgruppe die Anzahl der Auszubildenden um 2,1 Prozent von 8.000 auf 8.168 (Stichtag: 30.09.2016). Im Laufe…
October 22, 20160Comments

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Vermarktungsaktion in REWE- und PENNY-Filialen von Äpfeln mit Frostringen

Koln, Deutschland, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die REWE Group engagiert sich seit Jahren gegen Food Waste. Dazu gehört auch, Obst und Gemüse zu vermarkten, das qualitativ einwandfrei ist, aber zum Bespiel Schönheitsfehler an der Schale hat. Dies ist bei den Jonagold-Äpfeln der Fall, die von Montag (24.10.) bis Samstag (29.10.) in den bundesweit…
October 22, 20160Comments

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Paradies Lagardère opens 2 new concepts near Austin–Bergstrom International Airport’s (AUS) Gate 18

ATLANTA, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère, the travel retail and restaurateur leader in North America, opened two new concepts near Austin–Bergstrom International Airport’s (AUS) Gate 18. ThunderCloud Subs and Ruta Maya are beloved local brands that will introduce a bit of Austin’s flavor and culture to visitors at the city’s airport. The restaurant and…
October 22, 20160Comments

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Foodstuffs environmental sustainability efforts recognised by WasteMINZ Awards for Excellence

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kiwi-owned supermarket operator Foodstuffs has again had its environmental sustainability efforts recognised, this time by the waste management industry’s WasteMINZ Awards for Excellence. Foodstuffs, in partnership with its waste services provider EnviroNZ, won the award for “Best project or initiative in the commercial or public sectors”, for…
October 22, 20160Comments

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1,319 entries in the New World Wine Awards this year

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 2016 New World Wine Awards Top 50 wines are more popular than ever with several already close to selling out just 10 days since the results were announced. Jim Harré, chair of the independent expert judging panel, says each wine entered in the competition must have…
October 22, 20160Comments

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Unilever, hypermart to build better world for children through the 2nd campaign of BrightFuture

Lippo Village, Tangerang, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — A good future for the next generations is important to be prepared from an early age of the children in Indonesia and around the world. Recognizing the importance of this issue, Unilever re-invite hypermart in a collaboration to build a better world for children through the 2nd…
October 22, 20160Comments

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Hy-Vee stores in Iowa and Nebraska host Hy-Vee Heroes Game Replica Trophy Tour

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — When the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers meet in Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 25 for the sixth annual Hy-Vee Heroes Game, there will be more than bragging rights at stake. The game will determine which team takes home the coveted Hy-Vee Heroes Game trophy, which…
October 22, 20160Comments

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TV personality Ree Drummond to unveil new items from her Pioneer Woman cookware collection on QVC on Oct 23

WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Country cooking comes to QVC. New York Times best-selling author, award-winning blogger and television personality Ree Drummond is scheduled to unveil new items from her Pioneer Woman cookware collection on QVC Sunday, October 23 at 10 AM (ET) during “Kitchen Unlimited with Carolyn” and at 12 PM…
October 22, 20160Comments

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PetSmart® invited Pet Manny the Frenchie for special “sneak peak” of the newest holiday toys

PHOENIX, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — In addition to being one of the most adorable pets on social media, Manny the Frenchie loves a good gift exchange, especially when it comes to the holidays, so PetSmart® invited him to a special “sneak peak” of the newest holiday toys, treats and apparel before the collection hits…
October 22, 20160Comments

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swimsuitsforall launches new line of plus size activewear that goes from land to water

swimsuitsforall launches new line of plus size activewear that goes from land to water   NEW YORK, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — swimsuitsforall, a leading online retailer of women's swimwear, is helping women of all sizes solve the problem of what to wear to the gym with its Gym to Swim Swimwear, a new line of plus…
October 22, 20160Comments

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