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Monthly Archives: November 2016

DICK’S Sporting Goods to open its 47th store in California at Laguna Gateway in Elk Grove, CA

Special Appearance Saturday by Brad Miller PITTSBURGH, 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will celebrate the Grand Opening of its 47th store in California and 678th store nationwide at Laguna Gateway in Elk Grove, CA (8127 Laguna Blvd) starting on December 2. The Elk Grove…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods to open its 32nd store in Texas at Sunland Plaza in West El Paso, Texas

Special Appearance Saturday by Darren Woodson PITTSBURGH, 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will celebrate the Grand Opening of its 32nd store in Texas and 677th store nationwide at Sunland Plaza in West El Paso, Texas (801 Sunland Park Drive) starting on December…

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New World Kaikoura gained an interesting insight into what customers buy in times of crisis

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the Kaikoura community tries to get back to some semblance of normality following last week’s earthquakes the team at New World Kaikoura have gained an interesting insight into what customers buy in times of crisis. Steve Anderson, CEO, Foodstuffs South Island Ltd says, “While you’d expect…

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PetSmart partners with Kobie Marketing to drive brand loyalty and enhancing the customer experience

Largest pet specialty retailer partners with loyalty marketing consulting firm to deliver strategy for customized experiences and compelling benefits for loyal pet parents PHOENIX, 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kobie Marketing, a leading loyalty marketing services and technology provider, today (Nov. 21, 2016) announced its collaboration with PetSmart, the largest pet specialty retailer in North America, to…

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Carolina Panthers’ Andrew Norwell and Harris Teeter debut “Hog Mollie” signature sub sandwich

Carolina Panthers’ Andrew Norwell and Harris Teeter debut “Hog Mollie” signature sub sandwich   Norwell to Sign Autographs, Sample Signature Sub Sandwich, Introduce Fans to Must-Have Meal for Lunch Matthews, N.C., 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Time: 1 – 2 p.m. Where: Morrocroft Village Harris Teeter - 6701 Morrison Boulevard, Charlotte, N.C. 28211 Interviews are available.  Live shots…

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Sabra Dipping Co. recalls certain hummus products due to concerns over Listeria monocytogenes

Colonial Heights, VA, 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sabra Dipping Co., LLC is voluntarily recalling certain hummus products made prior to November 8, 2016 due to concerns over Listeria monocytogenes, which was identified at the manufacturing facility but not in tested finished product. The recall includes the products listed below; these were distributed to retail…

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Lowe’s announces completion of previously announced acquisition of RONA inc.’s Preferred Shares

MOORESVILLE, N.C. and BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec, 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) (“Lowe’s” or the “Company”) today (Nov. 18, 2016) announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of RONA inc.’s (“RONA”) Cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset Series 6 Class A Preferred Shares and Cumulative Floating Rate Series 7 Class A Preferred Shares…

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Lowe’s launches SmartSpot powered by b8ta in stores for customers to explore connected devices to better manage their homes

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) customers in select markets can now shop a unique store-within-a-store concept to explore connected devices to better manage their homes. The “SmartSpot powered by b8ta” retail experience, an innovative collaboration with software-powered retailer b8ta, demystifies and simplifies the purchasing process for customers. SmartSpot helps…

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IKEA launches ‘Let’s Play for Change’ campaign to support children’s right to play and develop

Conshohocken, PA, 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The IKEA ‘Let’s Play for Change’ campaign, which runs November 20th - December 24th, is a new IKEA good cause campaign to support children’s development and learning, through participation in sports and play. During this campaign, for every children’s soft toy, book and or small play furniture…

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Sainsbury’s celebrates the role food plays in bringing people together at its second Christmas ad

Sainsbury’s celebrates the role food plays in bringing people together at its second Christmas ad   London, 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s brings more entertainment to UK families this week with the launch of a second Christmas ad, which focuses on celebrating the role food plays in bringing people together at this time of year.…

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Finland: S Group plans to close Marks & Spencer stores in Hämeenlinna and Lappeenranta

Finland: S Group plans to close Marks & Spencer stores in Hämeenlinna and Lappeenranta   Finland, 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — S Group is planning to streamline its franchise operations of the Marks & Spencer chain in Finland. The plans may lead to the closing of the Marks & Spencer stores in Hämeenlinna and Lappeenranta and…

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Carrefour to host second international edition of “Major Climate Challenge for Suppliers on 24 and 25 November 2016

Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — A week to go until the “Major Climate Challenge for Suppliers”: Tackling food wastage is on the programme of the second international edition On 24 and 25 November 2016, Carrefour will host an event for the winning projects of its "Major Supplier Challenge for tackling food waste” from…

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DIE MIGROS-FACHMÄRKTE KALCHBÜHL FEIERN GEBURTSTAG

DIE MIGROS-FACHMÄRKTE KALCHBÜHL FEIERN GEBURTSTAG   Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vom 24. bis 26. November feiern die Migros-Fachmärkte Chur Kalchbühl ihren 25. Geburtstag. Kundinnen und Kunden profitieren von zahlreichen attraktiven Angeboten. Vom 24. bis 26. November herrscht im Zentrum Kalchbühl Feststimmung. Micasa, SportXX und Do it + Garden Migros begehen ihren Geburtstag mit zahlreichen Aktivitäten…

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MIGROS RUFT LED-BAUSTRAHLER “LIGHTKING” ZURÜCK

MIGROS RUFT LED-BAUSTRAHLER "LIGHTKING" ZURÜCK   Zurich, Switzerland, 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Stecker der vom Rückruf betroffenen LED-Baustrahler "LightKING" entsprechen nicht den Schweizer Normen. Die Stecker können nur mit erhöhtem Druck in die Steckdose eingesteckt werden. Dadurch besteht die Gefahr, dass die Steckdose beschädigt wird. Die Kundinnen und Kunden der Migros können die betroffenen…

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Coop ruft “Délicorn Quorn Schnitzel Mozzarella & Pesto” zurück

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Lieferantin des Artikels "Quorn Mozzarella & Pesto Schnitzel“ ruft diesen zurück. Es befinden sich möglicherweise Glassplitter im Produkt. Der Artikel ist auch bei anderen Händlern im Verkauf. Bei Coop ist das "Délicorn Quorn Schnitzel Mozzarella & Pesto" 240g sowie der Duo-Aktionsartikel betroffen. Coop bittet ihre Kundinnen und…

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Kroger’s K.B. Specialty Foods announces new anaerobic wastewater treatment system at its facility in Greensburg, Indiana

GREENSBURG, Ind., 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE: KR) K.B. Specialty Foods this week broke ground on a new anaerobic wastewater treatment system at its facility in Greensburg, Indiana. The modification will turn food production byproducts into energy and will also lead to improved air quality in the area. "This is one more step…

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LPGA awarded ShopRite with the distinguished Commissioner’s Award

ShopRite Receives Prestigious Commissioner’s Award from the LPGA   Naples, FL, 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The LPGA awarded ShopRite with the distinguished Commissioner’s Award during the tour’s season-ending Rolex Awards banquet on Thursday night in Naples, Fla. In 2016, ShopRite celebrated its 25th year as a supporter of the LPGA and the ShopRite LPGA Classic…

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NGA calls on Visa to quickly remove any operating rule that violates federal law

Arlington, VA, 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA) applauded the Federal Reserve for taking steps to protect competition in the debit card marketplace and called on Visa to quickly remove any operating rule that violates federal law. Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors clarified that no payment card network…

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Amazon Web Services announces five new solar farms across the Commonwealth of Virginia

Amazon Web Services kicks off five new solar projects across the Commonwealth of Virginia for a grand total of six solar farms in the state and 10 renewable energy projects globally By supporting 260MW of solar generation capacity in Virginia, Amazon becomes the largest corporate backer of solar projects east of the Mississippi River…

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Kmart.com kicks off cyber week starting Sunday, Nov. 27 thru Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016

All deals are featured on the Kmart mobile app, letting shoppers check everything off their list at the touch of a button HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kmart announced today (Nov 18, 2016) it will kick off Cyber Week with ridiculously awesome savings on everything from jewelry, toys, gadgets, apparel and more.…

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TAG Heuer and Zenith unveil new watchmaking school, LVMH Ecole d’Horlogerie

TAG Heuer and Zenith unveil new watchmaking school, LVMH Ecole d’Horlogerie   Paris, 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Maisons TAG Heuer and Zenith are joining forces to establish the LVMH Ecole d’Horlogerie watchmaking school. Delivering an original apprenticeship-based training program in partnership with the LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence, it will welcome 12 apprentice watchmakers this year. The Institut…

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LVMH hosts event for students to discover the Group and its Houses around the theme of luxury and innovation

LVMH hosts event for students to discover the Group and its Houses around the theme of luxury and innovation   Paris, 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — On November 22nd, the LVMH group is launching “Inside LVMH”, an unprecedented event and digital operation enabling 220 students from top French and European higher education institutions to discover the Group and its…

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Request Foods recalls GFS® Cheese Manicotti that may contain egg allergen

Request Foods recalls GFS® Cheese Manicotti that may contain egg allergen   Holland, MI, 2016-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Request Foods, Inc. is recalling certain 68 oz. (4 LB 4 OZ) pans of GFS® Cheese Manicotti because the product inside may be Chicken Cannelloni, which contains egg allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to…

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Perinton Wegmans unveils complete expansion and remodel

Rochester, NY, 2016-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — WHAT: Celebrate the completion of the Perinton Wegmans expansion at our Near Our Stores event WHEN: Saturday, November 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with family fun activities from noon to 8 p.m. WHERE: Perinton Wegmans, 6600 Pittsford-Palmyra Road Rochester, N.Y. – It’s official. The long-awaited Perinton Wegmans expansion and remodel is…

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Whole Foods Market completes major remodel of its Tustin store at The District; adds Mendocino Farms, Hangar Bar

Store completes major remodel, adds poke bar, expanded craft beer, wine & spirits, all-day breakfast and more TUSTIN, Calif., 2016-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market has partnered with Mendocino Farms to open a location inside its Tustin store at The District, opening Thursday, Nov. 17, at 2847 Park Avenue in Tustin. The restaurant opening…

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Apple to host Hour of Code workshops in celebration of Computer Science Education Week from December 5 through 11

Apple to host Hour of Code workshops in celebration of Computer Science Education Week from December 5 through 11   Swift Playgrounds Adds Hour of Code Challenge and New Lessons Cupertino, California, 2016-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple today (NOVEMBER 17, 2016) opened registration for Hour of Code workshops at all 487 Apple retail stores worldwide, from December…

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Meijer: majority of customers expected to make their purchases on Thanksgiving week

Meijer: majority of customers expected to make their purchases on Thanksgiving week   Retailer once again offers turkeys at 50 percent off, prepares for last-minute rush GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Midwest retailer Meijer expects to sell 1 million turkeys this Thanksgiving with the majority of customers expected to make their purchases Thanksgiving week. More than…

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Hilltop Honey a Mid Wales-based honey maker wins contract to supply more than 500 Co-op food stores UK-wide

MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — A Mid Wales-based honey maker is “buzzing” after winning a contract to supply more than 500 Co-op food stores UK-wide. Hilltop Honey was founded in 2011 at the family farm in Newtown after Scott Davies – a former rugby player with Newtown Rugby Club who worked as a…

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