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Monthly Archives: December 2016

NCR Corporation received perfect score of 100 percent on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index

ATLANTA, 2016-Dec-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, is proud to have once again received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)…

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Amazon announces 2016 holiday as best-ever season for Alexa Devices

Sales of Amazon Echo family of devices up more than 9x over last year’s holiday season Echo Dot is the best-selling, most gifted item on Amazon.com with millions sold worldwide since launch Alexa devices made up top-selling products across all categories on Amazon.com including Echo Dot, Fire TV Stick, Fire tablet and Amazon…

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Carrefour supports students’ Food & Globe project to find innovative food-production practices around the world

Boulogne-Billancourt, 2016-Dec-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 28 December, three students who are passionate about food innovation will set off on an eight-month trip around the world on a quest to find innovative food-production practices. The aim of the "Food & Globe" project is to draw up an inventory of evolving practices in three areas:…

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SONIC® Drive-In introduces Lil’ Griller mini grilled cheese sandwiches

SONIC® Drive-In introduces Lil' Griller mini grilled cheese sandwiches   SONIC® Drive-In introduces Lil' Griller mini grilled cheese sandwiches OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-Dec-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) is the ultimate Grilled Cheese destination with the introduction of Lil' Grillers, an innovative way to enjoy timeless comfort food. Fun-sized and bursting with the savory flavor of…

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American Roland Food Corp. recalls Roland® Manzanilla Olives Stuffed with Anchovies

American Roland Food Corp. recalls Roland® Manzanilla Olives Stuffed with Anchovies   New York, NY, 2016-Dec-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — American Roland Food Corp., in cooperation with the manufacturer in Spain, is initiating a recall of one lot of Roland® Manzanilla Olives Stuffed with Anchovies, due to a product quality issue that may pose a potential health…

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Farm To Market Foods of Santo recalls Green Bean Casserole that may contain undeclared Peanut Allergens

Farm To Market Foods of Santo recalls Green Bean Casserole that may contain undeclared Peanut Allergens   Santo, Texas, 2016-Dec-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Farm To Market Foods of Santo, Texas is recalling 26,506 pounds of Green Bean Casserole, because it may contain undeclared Peanut Allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Peanut Allergens…

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Whole Foods Market to open Bryant Park location in Manhattan on Jan. 28

Located in bustling Midtown Manhattan, retailer’s 11th New York City location plans an array of prepared culinary offerings NEW YORK, 2016-Dec-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market's Bryant Park location in Manhattan, 1095 Avenue of the Americas, will open Saturday, Jan. 28 at 9 a.m. The 36,000-square-foot store will be home to one of Whole Foods Market’s widest…

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Wawa selects Harmelin Media as its Media Agency

Philadelphia, PA, 2016-Dec-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harmelin Media announced that they have been selected as Wawa’s Media Agency of Record effective January 1, 2017. Harmelin will be responsible for various media channels including TV, radio, out-of-home, digital channels and sports sponsorships. External View Consulting Group, a national agency search consultancy, assisted in managing the agency…

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Lenta announces the opening of its second hypermarket in Samara, Russia

With this opening, Lenta exceeds its initial target to organically open at least 40 hypermarkets in 2016 and surpasses its latest guidance of at least 50 hypermarket openings by the end of the year St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Dec-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased…

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Lenta announces partnership with Belarusian food retailer Eurotorg LLC

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Dec-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta (LSE, MOEX: LNTA), one of the largest retail chains in Russia, and Eurotorg LLC (Euroopt retail chain), the Belarusian food retailer, are pleased to announce that they have signed an agreement of intent. Under the agreement, the companies will explore the potential for joint procurement opportunities for…

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Lenta announces the opening of its 13th hypermarket in Moscow

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Dec-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its 13th hypermarket in Moscow. The new store is a Lenta standard format hypermarket located in Butovo Mall shopping center at 51 Checherskiy driveway, Moscow. The store has a…

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RUSSIA: Lenta announces the opening of its second hypermarket in Irkutsk

With this opening, Lenta expands its network in Siberia to 36 hypermarkets in 13 cities St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Dec-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its second hypermarket in Irkutsk. The new store is a Lenta supercompact format hypermarket located…

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Lenta announces the opening of its 34th hypermarket in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Dec-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its 34th hypermarket in St. Petersburg. The new store is a Lenta supercompact format hypermarket located in Cubus shopping center, at 1 Yuriy Gagarin str., Volkhov, Leningrad region. The…

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Lands’ End welcomes Jerome Griffith as its next Chief Executive Officer

Highly Respected Global Executive Brings Significant Experience Driving Growth and Innovation for Iconic Consumer Brands DODGEVILLE, Wis., 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lands’ End, Inc. (NASDAQ:LE) today (Dec. 19, 2016) announced that its Board of Directors has named Jerome Griffith to be the Company’s next Chief Executive Officer. Griffith is a highly respected global executive with…

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Lenta announceS the opening of its 33rd hypermarket in St. Petersburg, Russia

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its 33rd hypermarket in St. Petersburg. The new store is a Lenta standard format hypermarket located at 5 Uzhnaya str., Bugry, Leningrad region. The store has a total area…

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RUSSIA: Lenta announces the opening of its third hypermarket in Tomsk

With this opening, Lenta expands its network in Siberia to 35 hypermarkets in 13 cities St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its third hypermarket in Tomsk. The new store is a Lenta compact format hypermarket…

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Prada further expands in Japan with the opening of new store in Narita International Airport

Milan, 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Prada strengthens its presence in Japan by opening a new space inside Narita International Airport’s Terminal 2. Occupying a total surface area of some 200 square metres, the store houses the women’s and men’s leather goods and accessories collections. The façade, on three sides, is clad in black Marquinia marble, framing…

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GameStop announces post-holiday discounts and deals

GRAPEVINE, TX, 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop, a global family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, announced today (12/26/16) that it is offering post-holiday discounts and deals on the video game consoles, games, accessories and collectibles. This is the perfect time for gamers and popular culture…

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London & Cambridge Properties completes bespoke extension for Steel Processing (Midlands) Ltd at its Burntwood base

London, 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — A booming Staffordshire steel firm has created new jobs and expects to double its turnover after investing £2 million to extend its existing manufacturing unit and grow its business. The good news comes after leading property investment firm London & Cambridge Properties (LCP) completed the bespoke extension for the…

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NCR Corporation announces the appointment of Marija Zivanovic-Smith as representative to APEC Business Advisory Council

DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in omni-channel technologies, today (December, 20, 2016) announced that the White House has appointed Marija Zivanovic-Smith to serve as one of three U.S. representatives to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC). “At a time when the insights of…

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USDA FSIS offers four food safety tips to ensure a healthy and safe holiday

WASHINGTON, 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukah all fall within three days of each other this year. As friends and families gather together this season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Inspection Service has four food safety tips to ensure a healthy and safe holiday. Even on Holidays, Always Follow the…

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Gold Medal Packing Inc. recalls boneless veal products that may be contaminated with E. coli

WASHINGTON, 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gold Medal Packing Inc., a Rome, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,607 pounds of boneless veal products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26 and O45, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Dec. 23, 2016). The veal trim and top bottom…

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Texas Best Proteins recalls Cajun Style Dirty Rice containing chicken products and Turkey Cajun Dinner Kits due to misbranding and undeclared allergens

WASHINGTON, 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Texas Best Proteins (Farm to Market Foods), a Santo, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 25,332 pounds of Cajun Style Dirty Rice containing chicken products and Turkey Cajun Dinner Kits containing Dirty Rice due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service…

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Currys PC World sets new Boxing Day sales record

Over 264,000 visitors to the Currys PC World websites on Boxing Day morning between 09:00 – 10:00 Boxing Day sales on mobile devices up 7% YOY LONDON, 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Boxing Day shoppers have set a new record at Currys PC World, with savvy bargain hunters taking to their mobile device to…

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Coop übernimmt APERTO-Gruppe

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ausbau der Kompetenzen im Convenience-Bereich Die Basler Detailhändlerin übernimmt per Anfang Januar 2017 die schweizerische APERTO-Gruppe. Mit dieser Akquisition verstärkt Coop ihre Position im Detailhandel. APERTO verfügt über attraktive Standorte in der ganzen Schweiz und hat eine starke Stellung im Convenience-Markt. Bisher war APERTO im Besitz der Hofer Holding…

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EINKAUFSZENTRUM NEUWIESEN WINTERTHUR: MIGROS RICHTET PROVISORIEN FÜR UMBAU EIN

EINKAUFSZENTRUM NEUWIESEN WINTERTHUR,MIGROS, RICHTET PROVISORIEN FÜR UMBAU EIN   Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Migros Ostschweiz startet am 3. Januar 2017 mit den Arbeiten zur Einrichtung ihrer provisorischen Ladenflächen im Einkaufszentrum Neuwiesen in Winterthur. Diese werden bis 3. April 2017 fertiggestellt. Die Migros Ostschweiz wird im Rahmen des Gesamtumbaus des Einkaufszentrums Neuwiesen in Winterthur ihre…

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Starbucks introduces new Tuxedo Beverage Collection

Starbucks introduces new Tuxedo Beverage Collection   Seattle, 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s almost time to ring in 2017! This year, Starbucks customers can do it in style with the new Starbucks® Tuxedo Beverage Collection. The Starbucks® Tuxedo Beverage Collection is a trio of handcrafted beverages featuring silky swirls of dark and white chocolatey topping. From now…

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