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Monthly Archives: October 2016

GameStop launches donation campaign to help support our veterans and their families

GRAPEVINE, TX, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop, a global family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, announced today a partnership with The Call of Duty Endowment (the Endowment) and Snowball Express to raise funds to help support U.S. military veterans and the children and families of America's…

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Lenta announces 3Q 2016 consolidated sales and operating results

St-Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta Ltd, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA / “Lenta” or the “Company”) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the Company’s consolidated sales and operating results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2016. To view the full press release, please click here. 3Q 2016 Operating Highlights: …

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Kroger to hold its investor conference on November 2, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio

CINCINNATI, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) will host an investor conference on November 2, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The following Kroger executives will address investors:  Rodney McMullen, chairman and chief executive officer Mike Schlotman, executive vice president and chief financial officer Mike Donnelley, executive vice president of merchandising …

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Diebold Nixdorf to launch its connected commerce solutions at Money20/20, Oct. 23-26, Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf will be demonstrating its transformative connected commerce solutions at Money20/20, the largest global event focused on payments and financial services innovation, Oct. 23-26 in Las Vegas. In booth #2635, Diebold Nixdorf's innovative solutions come together to provide a 360 degree view of the future of consumer…

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Baskin-Robbins celebrates Halloween with $1.31 scoops on October 31

CANTON, Mass., 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins is treating guests to a sweet deal on their favorite ice cream flavor on Monday, October 31st. On Halloween at participating Baskin-Robbins shops nationwide, guests can enjoy all regular and kid-sized ice cream scoops for just $1.31.* Guests can treat themselves to this special “Celebrate 31” deal…

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Lindex launches new ‘Even Better Denim’ styles made out of more sustainable cotton

Lindex launches new ‘Even Better Denim’ styles made out of more sustainable cotton   Sweden, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lindex launch their new ‘Even Better Denim’ styles containing post-consumer recycled cotton. The styles represent a new step in Lindex journey towards even more sustainable denim and closing the loop. Lindex new ‘Even Better Denim’ styles in their…

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Office Depot to announce 3Q FY2016 results on Wednesday, November 2, 2016

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions, will announce fiscal third quarter 2016 results before market open on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. A conference call to discuss the results will be held that day at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen…

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Staples expands services with the introduction of its licensing program

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & JERSEY CITY, N.J., 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS) has announced that it will be expanding its brand into a range of solutions-oriented services and products via licensing agreements. The first agreement is with GRM for Staples Records and Cloud Management™, a new solution designed to help businesses of any…

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Sheetz announces the opening of its second location at Kanawha County in CHARLESTON, WV

ALTOONA, Pa., 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz, Inc. announces the opening of a brand new store in Charleston, WV. This store will be the second location to the Kanawha County surrounding area, and is scheduled to open to the public on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at 104 Lakeview Drive, Charleston, WV. Sheetz continues its…

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Sheetz announces doorstep delivery in Morgantown, West Virginia and State College, Pennsylvania through OrderUp from Groupon

ALTOONA, Pa., 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz, one of America's fastest-growing family-owned and operated convenience retailers, is proud to announce that it has partnered with OrderUp from Groupon, an on-demand restaurant food-delivery service. Sheetz has partnered with OrderUp operations in two locations: Morgantown, West Virginia, and State College, Pennsylvania. Customers in these two…

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The new Schnucks at Knoxville Crossing will open on Wednesday, Nov. 9

PEORIA, Ill., 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just in time for the holidays, the new Schnucks at Knoxville Crossing will open to customers at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9 with a short ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Located at 10405 North Centerway Drive (61615), Schnucks Knoxville Crossing will mark the company’s second location in…

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Two new BJ’s Restaurants to open in Wesley Chapel, Florida and Teterboro, New Jersey

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) today (Oct. 18, 2016) announced the opening of its two newest restaurants in Wesley Chapel, Florida and Teterboro, New Jersey.  Both restaurants opened on Monday, October 17, 2016.  TheWesley Chapel restaurant is located at the Tampa Premium Outlets off State Road 56, and the…

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The renovated Colruyt store in Merelbeke opens with larger fresh market and brand-new butcher’s department

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Wednesday 19 October, the renovated Colruyt store in Merelbeke will open its doors after a few months of renovation work. The store was transformed into a new-generation Colruyt store with a larger fresh market and a brand-new butcher's department. Colruyt Merelbeke will also test an electronic price…

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Taco Bell partners with MLB to give America the tastiest steal during the 2016 World Series

The first player to steal a base during the World Series wins everyone in America free Doritos® Locos Tacos Irvine, Calif., 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — No matter which team baseball fans are rooting for in this year’s World Series, the one thing everyone can cheer for is free tacos. Taco Bell® is once again…

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Unaudited figures: METRO GROUP increased its like-for-like sales by 0.2% in FY 2015/16

Düsseldorf, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — According to preliminary, unaudited figures, METRO GROUP increased its like-for-like sales by 0.2% in financial year 2015/16. This means that METRO GROUP has met its financial year sales forecast. Reported sales of €58.4 billion were down on the previous year’s figure by 1.4% due to negative currency and portfolio…

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The new Verismo® System by Starbucks available for preorder on Verismo.com

Seattle, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — It started with the bean. When Paul Camera, director of Global Equipment Development for Starbucks, began work on the next generation for the Verismo® System by Starbucks, he first reached out to Anthony Carroll on the Starbucks coffee team. “We always start by working with the coffee team to understand the flavor…

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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz met with the Shanghai Party Secretary Mr Han Zheng

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz met with the Shanghai Party Secretary Mr Han Zheng   Seattle, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks chairman and ceo Howard Schultz met today (October 19, 2016) with the Shanghai Party Secretary to express his gratitude for the government’s support of Starbucks innovation and growth in China. Meeting with Mr Han Zheng, Party Secretary…

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Belinda Wong promoted to CEO of Starbucks China

Belinda Wong promoted to CEO of Starbucks China   SHANGHAI, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today (October 19, 2016) announced the promotion of Belinda Wong from president to chief executive officer of Starbucks China. Wong has been instrumental in Starbucks unprecedented growth in China – from 400 stores in 2011 to over…

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Teens engaged creating personalized emojis at Google Made with Code event held in Starbucks Olive Way store

Teens engaged creating personalized emojis at Google Made with Code event held in Starbucks Olive Way store   Seattle, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ten girls gathered at a Starbucks store in Seattle engaged in an energetic conversation. “Make her a doctor.” “She’s a graduate.” “Give her sunglasses.” As curious customers looked on, the teens, most of whom…

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Cloud learning: New capabilities for AWS Educate announced

Students can access content modules designed to teach the skills they need for cloud careers Relevant cloud internships and jobs from top employers featured on the AWS Educate Job Board SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Oct. 19, 2016) announced that music from the best-selling solo artist in U.S. history,Garth Brooks, is…

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Garth Brooks music videos now available to stream exclusively on Amazon Music

Starting today, fans can listen to hit songs and popular albums from the country music icon on Amazon Music Unlimited, including the latest single—“Baby, Let’s Lay Down and Dance”—off his highly anticipated new studio album, Gunslinger In addition to unlimited streaming, Garth Brooks albums and songs are available for purchase and digital download on…

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Gift specialists at My Stylist@Macy’s ready to help picking the perfect present easier than ever

Gift specialists at My Stylist@Macy’s ready to help picking the perfect present easier than ever   NEW YORK, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The holiday season is a celebration of happiness that brings loved ones together, and Macy’s has the perfect gifts to make family, friends, and all those near-and-dear feel special. Whether it’s the runway show-obsessed…

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Walgreens Boots Alliance’s commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Honored

NEW YORK, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The United Nations Foundation’s 2016 Global Leadership Awards Dinner will tonight honor Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) for its commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals through its support for wellbeing around the world. The award recognizes, in part, the accomplishments of Walgreens highly successful Get…

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British Land: Yorkshire’s premier centre Meadowhall secured over 21,000 sq ft of new lettings and upsizes

British Land: Yorkshire’s premier centre Meadowhall secured over 21,000 sq ft of new lettings and upsizes   London, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land, joint owner of Meadowhall, Yorkshire’s premier centre, has secured over 21,000 sq ft of new lettings and upsizes in the last three months. The news comes as the first phase of Meadowhall’s…

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CVS Health announced the national rollout of CVS Pay

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Oct-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) today announced the national rollout of CVS Pay , an end-to-end mobile payment solution at CVS Pharmacy. CVS Pay is now part of the CVS Pharmacy mobile app, and integrates payment, prescription pickup and the ExtraCare loyalty program all into one quick scan at checkout.…

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NACS: convenience stores contributed nearly $1 billion to charities over the past year

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Oct-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Convenience stores contributed or collected nearly $1 billion to charities over the past year, according to a national survey of retailers released today by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). More than 97% of convenience store companies responding to the survey say they donate to charities. The…

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Brad McGuinness named 2016–17 chairman of the NACS Supplier Board

ATLANTA, 2016-Oct-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brad McGuinness, senior vice president of global petroleum systems at Verifone, has been named 2016–17 chairman of the NACS Supplier Board. In addition, Jay Ard, vice president of national sales CR at The Coca-Cola Company, was named chair-elect and will succeed McGuinness as 2017–18 chairman. McGuinness and Ard were…

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Four retail members to serve on National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Board of Directors

ATLANTA, 2016-Oct-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) announced the election of four retail members to serve on its Board of Directors. The new members were named to their positions during the NACS Board of Directors meeting at the NACS Show in Atlanta. New board members are: Chris Coborn, President…

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David Ochs and Jeff Strack appointed to National Grocers Association (NGA) Board of Directors

Arlington, VA, 2016-Oct-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA) today announced the appointment of David Ochs, Senior Vice President Sales, East of KeHE Distributors, LLC and Jeff Strack, President and CEO of Strack & Van Til, LLC, to fill recent vacancies on its Board of Directors. Additionally, the organization named Mike Stigers,…

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CWS-boco International launched new B2B online store based on Intershop technology

Intershop Commerce Suite as platform for new international B2B online store Individually tailored key-account stores with ERP and CRM integration for ultra-efficient procurement Project expertly implemented by Intershop Platinum Partner diva-e Jena, Germany, 2016-Oct-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — CWS-boco International, a leading global provider of washroom hygiene and textile solutions, has launched…

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