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Southeastern Grocers launch their Veterans Day Wall of Honor community donation program

Southeastern Grocers, together with the Southeastern Grocers Foundation, launches community donation program from Nov. 2-15 throughout BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys and Winn-Dixie stores. Southeastern Grocers continues partnership with Hope For The Warriors, a nationwide organization dedicated to serving veterans. Southeastern Grocers operates approximately 750 grocery stores in communities with some of the…
November 7, 20160Comments

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Office Depot’s popular app Elf Yourself® releases three new dances including Hip Hop Shop and Secret Santa

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2016-Nov-07 — /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, announced three new dances for Elf Yourself®, a mobile application that allows users to create videos of themselves and others dancing as elves in various…
November 7, 20160Comments

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SpartanNash to acquire certain assets of Caito Foods Service and Blue Ribbon Transport

Transaction Expands SpartanNash's Produce Capabilities with Robust Produce Distribution Business, High-Growth Fresh Cut Fruits and Vegetables and Prepared Food Product Offerings Deal Includes $32 million CFS Fresh Kitchen Expected to be Operational First Quarter 2017 Transaction Expected to be Accretive to Full Year 2017 Earnings Byron Center, MI, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash (Nasdaq:…
November 7, 20160Comments

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Hudson’s Bay Company upgrades its Scarborough Distribution Center with the largest Perfect Pick case shuttle system ever built

State-of the-art technology catapults HBC to the forefront of e-commerce distribution New system operational in advance of important holiday shopping season TORONTO, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hudson's Bay Company (TSX:HBC) today (November 4, 2016) unveiled a new state-of-the-art robotic fulfillment system, which propels HBC's Scarborough Distribution Center to the forefront of e-commerce distribution…
November 7, 20160Comments

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Source Capital Group, Inc. to act as dealer-manager for Overstock’s previously announced rights offering

SALT LAKE CITY, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) announced it has contracted with Source Capital Group, Inc. to act as dealer-manager for Overstock’s previously announced rights offering. The rights offering will allow Overstock shareholders to purchase shares of its preferred stock, including shares to be issued using the t0 (pronounced “tee-zero”) blockchain technology.…
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Signet Jewelers Limited to announce 3Q FY 2017 financial results on Tuesday, November 22, 2016

HAMILTON, Bermuda, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE:SIG), intends to announce its results for the 13 weeks ended October 29, 2016 at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. On that date there will be a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET and a simultaneous audio webcast and slide presentation…
November 7, 20160Comments

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Kmart Pharmacy partners with eHealth to help seniors determine the best Medicare insurance plan for them

Comparing drug coverage under Medicare insurance plans is now easier than ever for Kmart Pharmacy patients HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kmart Pharmacy announced today (Nov 3, 2016) a new partnership with eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), the nation's leading online marketplace for Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, to help…
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DreamLand and Belgian kids to surprise St. Nicholas with the biggest drawing of him ever

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toy specialist DreamLand wants to get all of Belgium colouring to surprise St. Nicholas with the biggest drawing of him ever. In November, kids can select a drawing on dreamland.be/welkom and colour it in digitally. DreamLand will combine all of the drawings submitted to create a mosaic of…
November 7, 20160Comments

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Coop eröffnet erste öffentliche Wasserstofftankstelle der Schweiz

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Heute Freitag, 4. November hat die Basler Detailhändlerin in Hunzenschwil (AG) die erste öffentliche Wasserstofftankstelle der Schweiz eröffnet. Gleichzeitig hat sie den weltweit ersten mit Wasserstoff betriebenen Lastwagen mit Anhänger, welcher die Anforderungen für die Coop-Logistik erfüllen kann, und zwölf Wasserstoff-Personenwagen in die eigene Wagenflotte aufgenommen. Der…
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Lulu Group International inaugurates its food processing and logistics bases in USA

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lyndhurst, New Jersey: Lulu Group International, the Abu Dhabi headquartered retail and hospitality group further expanded their operations by inaugurating their food processing and logistics bases in USA. Y International, a wholly owned subsidiary of the group launched its operation in Lyndhurst, New Jersey this morning (11/05/2016). The world…
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LuLu Group International announces plan to develop malls in Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah and Dubai

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — LuLu Group International has announced its biggest ever investment in the UAE with a 2 billion Dh plan to develop three malls in Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah and Dubai in the next two years. The mall development and management division of LuLu Group, Line Investments & Property…
November 7, 20160Comments

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SSP America: Republic and LoLo American Kitchen & Craft Bar opens at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

LONDON, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, announced today (3-Nov-2016) the opening of Republic and LoLo American Kitchen & Craft Bar at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Republic is a modern day gastropub where visitors and locals of…
November 7, 20160Comments

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Taco Bell announces plans to open 9,000 new locations by the end of 2022; will create 100,000 new jobs

Launches “Start with Us, Stay with Us” Platform to Attract New Talent Irvine, Calif., 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — With new restaurants comes new jobs. Taco Bell recently announced its plans to grow as a system to 9,000 locations in the U.S. by the end of 2022, opening the door of opportunity for 100,000 new jobs.…
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Carrefour opened its first “Carrefour Bio” store in Lyon

Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — France's leading organic food supermarket retailer, Carrefour has just opened its first “Carrefour Bio” store in Lyon, shoring up its leadership position on this fast-growing market. This new sales outlet will meet the growing needs of consumers who care about what they eat, providing them with a complete…
November 7, 20160Comments

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Carrefour to open 160 new Express stores in Spain before 2016 closes

Spain, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Spain will close 2016 with 160 new Express stores, creating employment for 1,100 people in this country. Over 3,000 people currently work in Express stores in Spain. The areas in which Express stores have been created are: Andalusia, Catalonia, Valencia, Extremadura, Rioja, Navarra, Madrid and the Basque Country. Almost…
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Amazon Studios’ original kids holiday programming to premiere on November 25 on Prime Video

Brand-new specials include If You Give a Mouse a Christmas Cookie, The Snowy Day, and An American Girl Story—Maryellen 1955: Extraordinary Christmas and feature notable talent, including Laurence Fishburne, Regina King, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Angela Bassett, Boyz II Men, Lisa Loeb, and Bethany Cosentino SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon Studios today (Nov. 4, 2016) announced…
November 7, 20160Comments

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Argos launches new advertising campaign featuring speeding yetis delivering Christmas goods

Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Argos has turned to speed, adrenaline and excitement for its 2016 Christmas advertising campaign, following last year’s extreme snowboarding ‘Just Can’t Wait for Christmas’ spot. This evening, the retailer will unveil another high-octane spectacular – featuring five eight-foot tall, neon yetis, hurtling through the streets of a…
November 7, 20160Comments

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Sainsbury’s invests on its colleagues on disability awareness training

Sainsbury’s invests on its colleagues on disability awareness training   London, 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — To give its deaf customers a better experience in store, Sainsbury’s has created a short film for its colleagues on how to communicate with deaf customers, particularly those who use British Sign Language (BSL). Retailer creates award-winning film to teach all…
November 7, 20160Comments

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American Ireland Fund Corporate Social Responsibility Award presented to Walgreens Boots Alliance

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The American Ireland Fund honored Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) yesterday at its 32nd Annual Chicago Dinner for its commitment to and investment in the entire island of Ireland, both north and south. Walgreens Boots Alliance is only the fifth company with significant operations in the…
November 7, 20160Comments

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El 61% de la población adulta española sufre ya sobrepeso u obesidad

El 61% de la población adulta española sufre ya sobrepeso u obesidad   La promoción de la actividad física, junto a una alimentación equilibrada son las claves para revertir la situación Los expertos insisten en la necesidad de una mejor vigilancia sistemática, la implementación de estrategias preventivas de carácter general a toda la población y…
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Lowe’s launches new way for customers visualize a completed home improvement project

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2016-Nov-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s is giving home improvement customers an entirely new way to see their homes through Lowe’s Vision, one of the first applications using Tango, a Google technology that enables computer vision software on your phone for augmented reality experiences. Using the app and the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro,…
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IKEA broke ground on its fifth Florida store; IKEA Jacksonville opens in Fall 2017

JACKSONVILLE, FL, 2016-Nov-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — With company representatives, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, Councilman Danny Becton, local officials and community leaders on-hand, IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today (11/03/2016) officially broke ground on its fifth Florida store. Until the future IKEA Jacksonville opens in Fall 2017, customers can shop at IKEA…
November 5, 20160Comments

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IKEA to hire 140 additional coworkers for its relocated Burbank store scheduled to open Spring 2017

BURBANK, CA, 2016-Nov-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced that recruitment of 140 additional coworkers is underway for its relocated Burbank store, on track to open Spring 2017 less than a mile from the current store. Candidates interested in working at the new IKEA Burbank should apply…
November 5, 20160Comments

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ALDI to support schools in creating healthier environments through Action for Healthy Kids® and National PTA Game On program

CHICAGO, 2016-Nov-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Action for Healthy Kids® (AFHK) and National PTA have teamed up to support schools in creating healthier environments and help children and families develop healthy lifestyles. To kick off the program, 25 schools will receive Game On Grants for the 2016-2017 school year. The grants, funded by ALDI, aim…
November 5, 20160Comments

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RILA welcomes Christin Fernandez and Talana Lattimer to its communications and marketing team

Arlington , VA, 2016-Nov-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (11/2/2016), the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced the addition of two experienced professionals to its communications and marketing team, Christin Fernandez and Talana Lattimer. "We are pleased to welcome Christin and Talana to RILA. They are both talented communication professionals with deep experience utilizing traditional…
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Federated Co-operatives Limited and retail co-ops join in Farm Credit Canada’s annual food drive

Federated Co-operatives Limited and retail co-ops join in Farm Credit Canada's annual food drive   Saskatoon, SK, 2016-Nov-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-operative Retailing System has once again helped Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Drive Away Hunger. This fall, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and retail co-ops across Western Canada were among the partners participating in FCC's annual…
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Tractor Supply Company announces the appointment of Ram Krishnan to its Board of Directors

BRENTWOOD, TN, 2016-Nov-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today (11/03/16 ) announced that Ram Krishnan has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Krishnan is a recognized Fortune 500 executive with over 20 years of global marketing experience.…
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Inditex to sponsor exchange program for China’s Tsinghua SEM University students in Spain

Inditex to sponsor exchange program for China's Tsinghua SEM University students in Spain   Arteixo, Spain, 2016-Nov-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Inditex will fund grants for students of Tsinghua School of Economics and Management to conduct academic and business exchanges in Spain The Chairman and CEO of Inditex, Pablo Isla, and the Dean of the Tsinghua University…
November 4, 20160Comments

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CarMax to fill 2,500 positions across the country

CarMax to fill 2,500 positions across the country   More than 1,200 of the positions are for automotive service careers RICHMOND, Va., 2016-Nov-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is recruiting for 2,500 positions in locations across the country. Of those, more than 1,200 positions are for automotive service…
November 4, 20160Comments

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The 2016 NACS Show gathered 23,301 attendees; breaking its Atlanta record

ALEXANDRIA, 2016-Nov-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 2016 NACS Show attracted 23,301 overall attendees, marking the third consecutive year the convenience and fuel retailing industry’s preeminent event has topped more than 23,000 attendees. The NACS Show attracted 8,228 buyers (classified as retailers and convenience distributors, which includes Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) registration). The last time…
November 4, 20160Comments

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