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Yearly Archives: 2016

Currys PC World reports 40% increase in orders during Black Friday 2016 vs. same period last year

LONDON, 2016-Nov-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — ON the morning of Black Friday 2016, Currys PC World is reporting its highest ever number of orders, up 40% on 2015, with over half a million visitors to the website pre-6 am alone. At 5 am, the UK’s leading electrical retailer saw its highest ever Black Friday mobile…

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ICA Gruppen confirms talks over a potential acquisition of the Lithuanian grocery chain IKI

Solna, Sweden, 2016-Nov-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — ICA Gruppen today (2016, 25 November) confirms, after reports in local media in Lithuania, that discussions are ongoing with the owners of Palink, over a potential acquisition of the Lithuanian grocery chain IKI. No agreement has been reached and it is not possible to state with certainty that…

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MIGROS: HANS ASCHWANDEN AUS SEELISBERG IST «AUS DER REGION. FÜR DIE REGION.»-PRODUZENT 2016

MIGROS: HANS ASCHWANDEN AUS SEELISBERG IST «AUS DER REGION. FÜR DIE REGION.»-PRODUZENT 2016   Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-Nov-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dierikon - Der Seelisberger Käseproduzent Hans Aschwanden ist «Aus der Region. Für die Region.» (AdR)-Produzent des Jahres 2016 und wurde am 23. November von der Migros Luzern mit der «Goldenen Sonne» ausgezeichnet. Jedes Jahr bedankt sich…

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Tesco announces Black Friday deals until 1 December 2016

Tesco announces Black Friday deals until 1 December 2016   CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Nov-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Customers are set to benefit from even more Black Friday deals today (25 Nov 2016) with the retailer releasing another 300 promotions. Over 700 participating Tesco stores offering Black Friday deals across the country Tesco is already offering market…

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Walmart unveils top products purchased on Black Friday

BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2016-Nov-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart shared the following statement on how the company delivered on its Black Friday plans for customers. The retailer also unveiled top products purchased on Black Friday and how customers shopped that day in stores and online. “This Black Friday, we promised customers great deals, more availability of those…

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Sainsbury’s sees increase in sales of traditional Thanksgiving products across Britain

Sainsbury’s sees increase in sales of traditional Thanksgiving products across Britain   London, 2016-Nov-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — As American-fever continues to grip the nation, Sainsbury’s expects to see a boost in sales of classic Thanksgiving foods, in advance of the ‘holiday’ this Thursday. Traditional Thanksgiving products are expected to surge in regions across Britain with strong American…

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John Lewis’ Black Friday 2016 on course to be one of its busiest shopping periods

London, 2016-Nov-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Early indicators suggest that Black Friday 2016 is on course to be one of John Lewis' busiest shopping periods. Our busiest period so far has been between 8am and 8.30am as people shopped on their way into work, and we're taking five orders every second on johnlewis.com. Sales through mobile…

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts introduces holiday-inspired treats

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts introduces holiday-inspired treats   WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Nov-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today (November 25, 2016) announced a holiday-inspired line, including the Melted Snowman Doughnut, Santa Belly Doughnut and Toffee Mocha beverage. These seasonal favorites will be available today through Dec. 25 at participating Krispy Kreme shops in the U.S. and Canada. “Krispy…

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Raritan Pharmaceuticals recalls homeopathic products containing belladonna extract

Brunswick, NJ, 2016-Nov-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Raritan Pharmaceuticals, a contract manufacturer for Homeolab USA, is voluntarily recalling homeopathic products containing belladonna extract (see products below) due to the potential for variation in the content of belladonna extract in the products. The U.S. FDA has tested some products and recovered varying levels of belladonna extract…

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REWE Group steigert nochmals die Frische der Warengruppe bei REWE und PENNY

REWE Group steigert nochmals die Frische der Warengruppe bei REWE und PENNY   Koln, Deutschland, 2016-Nov-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Frischeoffensive: Nach rund sieben Monaten Bauzeit nimmt die REWE Group heute (24.11.) in Eitting bei München ihr bundesweit drittes Kopflager für Obst und Gemüse in Betrieb. Bisher fuhren sämtliche Obst- und Gemüse-Lieferanten eines oder gar mehrere der…

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BESTSELLER’s releases Sustainability Report 2015/16

BRANDE, Denmark, 2016-Nov-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (25 november 2016), we launch BESTSELLER’s Sustainability Report 2015/16 – a report that captures how far we have come in our efforts towards being among the most sustainable high street fashion companies. “This year, we have adjusted our strategy in order to ensure that it continuously reflects a…

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New World Hutt City closed until further notice due to earthquake damage risk identified

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Nov-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — New World Hutt City is currently closed due to the possible demolition of a neighbouring building at the Queensgate Mall. Just prior to 8pm this evening (24/11/2016) Hutt City Council issued Foodstuffs with a warrant under the s129 Building Act 2004 regarding earthquake damage risk identified with the…

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SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) sets the coupon for its Peso-denominated Series G, 7-year retail bonds at 5.1590% p.a.

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Nov-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) has set the coupon for its Peso-denominated Series G, 7-year retail bonds at 5.1590% p.a. SMIC will issue an aggregate principal amount of Php15.0 billion of the Series G bonds, with an option to issue an additional amount of up to Php5.0 billion.…

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

With this opening, Lenta expands its network in the North-West region to 11 hypermarkets in 7 cities St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Nov-25 — /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 Petrozavodsk. The new store is a Lenta standard format…

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

With this opening, Lenta expands its network in Siberia to 33 hypermarkets in 13 cities St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Nov-25 — /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 Tomsk. The new store is a Lenta compact format hypermarket located…

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

With this opening, Lenta expands its network in the Central region to 21 hypermarkets in 14 cities St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Nov-25 — /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 Yaroslavl. The new store is a Lenta compact format…

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DAVIDsTEA Inc. to announce its 3Q FY2016 financial results on Thursday, December 8, 2016

MONTREAL, 2016-Nov-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — DAVIDsTEA Inc. (Nasdaq:DTEA) today (Nov. 23, 2016) announced that its financial results for the third quarter fiscal 2016 will be released after market close on Thursday, December 8, 2016.  The Company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that day to discuss the financial results. The earnings…

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Kantar Retail to partner with Peopleway to create high impact learning organisations

London, 2016-Nov-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kantar Retail, WPP’s global retail and shopper specialist today ( 24th November 2016) announced that it will partner with Peopleway, an award-winning learning impact management specialist. The partnership aims to create high impact learning organisations by combining Kantar Retail’s Capabilities Development expertise with Peopleway’s Impact Management tools and analytics in…

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Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. announces the acquisition of PersonalizationMall.com

Expands Bed Bath & Beyond's Existing Assortment in Growing Product Personalization Category; Furthers Mission to Provide Differentiated Products, Services and Solutions to Customers Supports PersonalizationMall.com's Ongoing Efforts to Continually Improve Customer Experience Through Enhancements to Product Mix, Upgrades to E-Commerce Website, and Optimization of Marketing Initiatives Leverages PersonalizationMall.com's Fully-Integrated, Proprietary Technology Platform to…

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USDA FSIS: Nick’s of Calvert recalls ready to eat meatball products due to undeclared allergens

WASHINGTON, 2016-Nov-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nick’s of Calvert, a Prince Frederick, Md. establishment, is recalling approximately 305 pounds of ready to eat (RTE) meatball products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today ( Nov. 23rd, 2016). More specifically, required information on…

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USDA FSIS: National Steak and Poultry recalls ready-to-eat chicken products due to possible undercooking

WASHINGTON, 2016-Nov-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — National Steak and Poultry, an Owasso, Okla., establishment, is recalling approximately 17,439 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products due to adulteration because of possible undercooking, resulting in the potential survival of bacterial pathogens in the products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today…

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SPAR Switzerland announces this year’s Gleam of Hope Christmas campaign in support of Children’s Cancer Aid Switzerland

Switzerland, 2016-Nov-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Switzerland launched its Gleam of Hope Christmas campaign 15 years ago for the first time. Held every year in the build-up to Christmas, the campaign is run in support of Children’s Cancer Aid Switzerland. The campaign provides support to affected families by helping to finance family holidays that…

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EROSKI y sus clientes donan 5.000 toneladas de alimentos para familias necesitadas

EROSKI y sus clientes donan 5.000 toneladas de alimentos para familias necesitadas   La cifra equivale al consumo medio de alimentos de más de 7.500 personas a lo largo de un año Cerca de 1.000 establecimientos EROSKI, Vegalsa y Caprabo se unirán de nuevo este viernes y sábado a la llamada solidaria de la Gran…

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Vegalsa-EROSKI cumple 60 años como líder en Galicia en superficie comercial, una red de 259 establecimientos, un millón de clientes y la expansión como objetivo

Vegalsa-Eroski turns 60 years as a leader in Galicia in commercial area, a network of 259 establishments, one million customers and expansion objective   El director general, Joaquín González, destaca los 5.600 empleos, 1.950 creados durante la última década, “años en los que la crisis nos enseñó a reinventarnos” La compañía sitúa al cliente “en…

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LGC Group becomes majority shareholder of BRC Global Standards

London, 2016-Nov-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — BRC Global Standards – the world’s largest provider of safety and quality standards programmes for food and non-food manufacture, packaging, storage, and distribution - is pleased to announce a transfer of ownership which marks the next stage in its strategic transition from being a standards owner to a brand…

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Casino to launch the process of disposal of Via Varejo

Paris, 2016-Nov-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Casino’s Board of Directors, at a meeting held today (November 23, 2016), looked into the process made by its Brazilian affiliate CBD to evaluate potential strategic alternatives involving Via Varejo, its electronic goods and furniture business. The Board approved CBD’s decision to continue prioritizing the development of the food…

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Sigma partners with Fred IT Group to deliver next generation retail platform to support over 700 pharmacies across Australia

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Nov-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sigma Pharmaceuticals today ( 24 November 2016) announced Australia’s largest pharmacy IT partnership with the Fred IT Group to deliver Sigma’s next generation retail platform that will support over 700 pharmacies across Australia. The new platform is a single cloud based technology solution to underpin Sigma’s broader technology and…

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Make someone’s Christmas magical with personalised letter from Santa

Elfie Begins the Annual Countdown to Christmas; Order Soon Before It’s Too Late! LONDON, 2016-Nov-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The countdown to Christmas is once again speeding along at record pace, meaning now’s the time to get those perfect gifts prepped and readied. Over at Elfie, the world’s premier provider of enchanting Christmas messages directly from…

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ABBYY Mobile announces 90% off on Productivity and language Apps

Milpitas, CA, 2016-Nov-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Black Friday is a long-awaited day for everyone who doesn’t want to pass up a good deal. This year ABBYY Mobile has prepared some great Black Friday discounts for its productivity and language apps. Productivity apps: Business Card Reader Plus for iOS – 90% off: $3.99 instead of $39.99 Business Card…

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