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Carrefour invites the general public behind the scenes at its 220 hypermarkets

Boulogne-Billancourt, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the second year running, Carrefour will be opening its doors and inviting the general public to have a look at what goes on behind the scenes at its 220 hypermarkets. An event scheduled for 7 December that will immerse customers in day-to-day hypermarket life through a series of…
December 9, 20160Comments

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The Bartell family won the Seattle Business Magazine “2016 Washington Family Business Award for Legacy”

SEATTLE, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bartell family, owners of the Washington chain of Bartell Drugs stores, won the Seattle Business Magazine “2016 Washington Family Business Award for Legacy” presented at a special event held Wednesday night at the Westin Hotel. With its exceptional Northwest history and reputation, the Bartell family was in the running…
December 9, 20160Comments

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Starbucks® stores in the U.S. turn into PokéStops or Gyms

Starbucks® stores in the U.S. turn into PokéStops or Gyms   Seattle, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — People across the country have been playing Pokémon GO since its release and Starbucks customers and partners (employees) are among them. To join in with the fun and excitement, starting today (December 8) at 11 a.m. PST, approximately 7,800 Starbucks®…
December 9, 20160Comments

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Starbucks outlined five-year plan for strong global growth at its Biennial Investor Conference

Starbucks outlined five-year plan for strong global growth at its Biennial Investor Conference   Company to add 12,000 stores globally – to a total of 37,000 – by 2021 Projects 10 percent revenue growth, 15-20 percent EPS growth and mid-single digit comp growth annually Roasteries and Starbucks Reserve stores to elevate the Starbucks brand and…
December 9, 20160Comments

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Starbucks and Tencent to co-create a new social gifting feature on WeChat

Starbucks and Tencent to co-create a new social gifting feature on WeChat   Companies to co-create a social gifting feature early next year aimed at fostering human connections through the instant delivery of gratitude and love with Starbucks gifts Partnership extends WeChat Pay across Starbucks stores in Mainland China beginning December 8 SEATTLE, SHANGHAI &…
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Robert F. Kennedy Center for Human Rights presented Howard Schultz with 2016 Ripple of Hope Award

Robert F. Kennedy Center for Human Rights presented Howard Schultz with 2016 Ripple of Hope Award   Seattle, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tonight (December 6) the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Human Rights presented Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman and ceo, with its 2016 Ripple of Hope Award celebrating leaders who are committed to social change. Schultz was honored,…
December 9, 20160Comments

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Tesco won 64 awards for its own-label range at the International Wine Challenge

Tesco won 64 awards for its own-label range at the International Wine Challenge   CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has struck gold this Christmas at the UK’s biggest wine competition, scooping an impressive 64 awards for its own-label range at the International Wine Challenge. Topping the leaderboard of winning wines are some of the…
December 9, 20160Comments

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Carrefour Poland opens new “Gourmet” supermarket in Galeria Słoneczna shopping , Radom

Poland, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Poland is continuing to expand its network of "Gourmet" supermarkets and is now doing so beyond the Warsaw region.  The new supermarket – which opened on 30 November in the Galeria Słoneczna shopping arcade – has a wide range of products, including products which are smoked on site…
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Colruyt reopens newly renovated Kortrijk store

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Wednesday 7 December, the renovated Colruyt store of Kortrijk will open its doors after a few months of renovation work. The store has been expanded, restyled into a new-generation Colruyt store and equipped with a brand-new butcher's department. New-generation store Store manager Nicholas Vermeersch: "Colruyt renovates its stores to…
December 9, 20160Comments

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Ten start-ups to present at the 2nd Demo Day of METRO / Techstars Accelerator

Ten start-ups make presentations at the second Demo Day of METRO Accelerator powered by Techstars Digital business models for the food service and hospitality sector presented to about 300 international investors and experts Acceleration of digitisation in the food service and hospitality sector and new momentum for the entire industry New accelerator…
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Popeyes: Find Tailgating and Socialgating tip at FootballIsBetterWithPopeyes.com

Third party data shows 54% of NFL fans use a second screen while Homegating, 70% of NFL fans would rather Homegate than Tailgate ATLANTA, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — First there was Tailgating, then there was Homegating, now Popeyes is recognizing the trend of Socialgating, the ever-increasing presence of that second screen wherever football fans are…
December 9, 20160Comments

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. received perfect score of 100 percent on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI)

New Albany, Ohio, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), a global retailer of casual luxury apparel and accessories under the Abercrombie and Fitch, Hollister and abercrombie kids brands, today (December 8, 2016) proudly announced that it received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI),…
December 9, 20160Comments

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UNIQLO to debut HEATTECH Ultra Warm innerwear at stores in Japan and at uniqlo.com

UNIQLO to debut HEATTECH Ultra Warm innerwear at stores in Japan and at uniqlo.com   Berlin, Germany, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — UNIQLO today (2016.12.08) announces that it will debut HEATTECH Ultra Warm innerwear at stores in Japan and at the uniqlo.com online store on December 19. UNIQLO developed this pinnacle of its HEATTECH line for people…
December 9, 20160Comments

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Final results of InvenTrust Properties Corp. modified “Dutch Auction” tender offer

OAK BROOK, Ill., 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — InvenTrust Properties Corp. (“InvenTrust” or the “Company”) today (12/07/2016) announced the final results of its modified “Dutch Auction” tender offer (the “Offer”), which expired at 5:00 p.m., New York Time, on December 1, 2016. The Company has accepted for purchase 89,374,686 shares of its common stock…
December 9, 20160Comments

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Dunkin’ Donuts announces franchise agreement with Amba Daoud B.V. to develop Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in The Netherlands

Master franchise agreement with Amba Daoud B.V. calls for the development of 25 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in The Netherlands over the coming years CANTON, Mass., 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, one of the world’s leading coffee and baked goods brands, today ( December 07, 2016) announced that it has signed a master franchise agreement…
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Bosch ruft Winkelschleifer zurück

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Robert Bosch AG ruft aus Sicherheitsgründen freiwillig verschiedene Winkelschleifer zurück. Von diesem Rückruf ist auch Coop Bau+Hobby betroffen. Der Artikel ist auch bei anderen Händlern im Verkauf. Die Geräte dürfen ab sofort nicht mehr genutzt oder weitergegeben werden. Der Artikel ist bereits für den Verkauf gesperrt. Art der…
December 9, 20160Comments

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HEINZ RÜEDI NEU IN DER MIGROS-GESCHÄFTSLEITUNG

HEINZ RÜEDI NEW TO THE MIGROS MANAGEMENT   Schönbühl, Switzerland, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Heinz Rüedi wird am 1. Januar 2017 neu in der Geschäftsleitung der Genossen-schaft Migros Aare Einsitz nehmen und den Direktionsbereich Entwicklung, Bau & Betrieb (EBB) übernehmen. Zuletzt war Heinz Rüedi als Bereichsleiter Expansion, Planung und Entwicklung innerhalb der Direktion Einkaufscenter & Immobilien…
December 9, 20160Comments

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Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity worked together to build 1,000 homes for families across the U.S. in 2016

  FORT WORTH, Texas, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — This holiday season will be particularly special for more than 1,000 families, many of whom will – for the first time – be able to create memories in their own homes. Throughout 2016, longtime partners Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity have worked toward a yearlong goal…
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The Michaels Companies presents 3Q 2016 financial results

Total net sales increased 5.0%; comparable store sales decreased 2.0% Operating income of $146.3 million compared to $155.9 million in fiscal 2015; adjusted operating income of $148.6 million Diluted EPS of $0.37 compared to $0.37 in fiscal 2015; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.40 Management provides updated guidance for fiscal 2016 adjusted diluted…
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NACS announces appointments focused on the European market and the launch of NACS Convenience Summit

ALEXANDRIA, VA , 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS has expanded its leadership role in the international convenience and fuel retailing space with the addition of two hires focused on the European market and the launch of a new conference, the NACS Convenience Summit – Asia. In early December, Mark Wohltmann joined NACS as director,…
December 9, 20160Comments

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts celebrates Day of the Dozens with $4.99 Original Glazed® Dozens on Dec. 12

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today (December 6, 2016) announced participating shops will once again celebrate the Day of the Dozens by offering any guest a dozen of the Company’s signature Original Glazed doughnuts for just $4.99. This delicious deal is available at participating shops in the U.S. and Canada…
December 8, 20160Comments

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Whole Foods Market announces trends to watch in 2017

Retailer’s global buyers forecast flavors, ingredients, appetites AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Dec. 6, 2016), Whole Foods Market’s global buyers and experts announced the trends to watch in 2017. Wellness tonics, products from byproducts and purple foods are just a few top predictions according to the trend-spotters, who share more than 100…
December 8, 20160Comments

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Whole Foods Market set to open its Newark, NJ location

Whole Foods Market Newark announces community grants, hiring and microcredit lending in advance of winter opening Newark, NJ, 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The opening of Whole Foods Market’s Newark, NJ location, in the city’s revitalized and historic Hahnes building (609 Broad St.) is set to open in the late-winter of 2017. In advance of this…
December 8, 20160Comments

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Xcel Brands, Inc. announces the appointment of Christina Caruso as Creative Director for the Judith Ripka brands

NEW YORK, 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELB) is pleased to announce Christina Caruso as Creative Director for the Judith Ripka brands. With 15 years of experience in fashion accessory and jewelry design, Caruso joins the team to collaborate with Chief Designer, Judith Ripka on all Judith Ripka labels and further extensions…
December 8, 20160Comments

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CBRE named as a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality for the fourth consecutive year

CBRE Scores 100% on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Annual Scorecard on LGBT Workplace Equality Los Angeles, 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) announced that it 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…
December 8, 20160Comments

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Weingarten Realty Investors to announce its 4Q 2016 earnings on Tuesday, February 21, 2017

HOUSTON, 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE:WRI) announced today (12/6/2016 )  its fourth quarter 2016 earnings will be released after the market closes on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Senior Management will host a quarterly earnings conference call on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Event:    Weingarten Realty’s Fourth Quarter 2016 Earnings Results When:    10:00…
December 8, 20160Comments

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Caparros: REWE zieht Beschwerde beim OLG Düsseldorf zurück

Koln, Deutschland, 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die REWE Group wird ihre Beschwerde gegen die Ministererlaubnis zur Fusion von Kaiser’sTengelmann mit Edeka beim Oberlandesgericht Düsseldorf unmittelbar nach der Unterzeichnung der Verträge mit Edeka zurückziehen. Dies erklärte heute, Mittwoch 7. Dezember, Alain Caparros, Vorstandsvorsitzender der REWE Group in Köln. „Durch die Einigung, die in den letzten…
December 8, 20160Comments

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REWE Group Aufsichtsrat stellt die Weichen für zukünftigen Vorstand

 Lionel Souque wird 2019 neuer Vorstandsvorsitzender Jan Kunath wird Stellvertretender Vorstandsvorsitzender und übernimmt Verantwortung für internationales Handelsgeschäft, Einkauf und Digitalisierung Dr. Christian Mielsch (CFO) verantwortet ab 2019 zusätzlich toom Baumarkt Sören Hartmann wird Touristik-Vorstand Koln, Deutschland, 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Der Aufsichtsrat des Kölner Handels- und Touristikkonzerns REWE Group hat…
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