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Overstock.com announces the appointment of Vidya Jwala as SVP, demand fulfillment

Overstock.com announces the appointment of Vidya Jwala as SVP, demand fulfillment   SALT LAKE CITY, 2016-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) has named Vidya Jwala as senior vice president of demand fulfillment, responsible for overseeing the e-commerce leader’s sourcing, merchandising, supply chain and customer-care businesses. Jwala joins Overstock from Walmart, where, as vice president of…
September 20, 20160Comments

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Kohl’s to hire more than 69,000 associates nationwide this holiday season

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis, 2016-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) anticipates hiring more than 69,000 associates nationwide this holiday season to ensure customers have a seamless omnichannel shopping experience no matter how they choose to shop. Positions are available at the more than 1,100 stores in 49 states, Kohl's distribution and e-commerce fulfillment centers…
September 20, 20160Comments

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CVS Health expands its drug abuse prevention efforts among young people with two prevention education programs

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today (Sept. 19, 2016) announced it will expand its commitment to preventing drug abuse among young people through investments in two prevention education programs. The CVS Health Foundation will launch a new partnership with DoSomething.org to create a peer-to-peer prevention and intervention program delivered…
September 20, 20160Comments

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USDA FSIS: Gallo Meats LLC. recalls sausage, beef and lamb products produced without benefit of federal inspection

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gallo Meats LLC., a Colville, Wash., establishment, is recalling approximately 82 pounds of various sausage, beef and lamb products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection although a mark of inspection was applied to the products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service…
September 20, 20160Comments

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CAPREF to give face lift to Burbank Town Center

Dallas, TX, 2016-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The owner of the Burbank Town Center has been making minor renovations to the interior of the retail center to revitalize the facility, but soon CAPREF Manager LLC will be giving it a face-lift on its Magnolia Boulevard side. The Burbank City Council unanimously approved on Tuesday use of…
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London & Cambridge Properties appoints Andrew Barrett as new retail director

London & Cambridge Properties appoints Andrew Barrett as new retail director   London, 2016-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — London & Cambridge Properties (LCP), the leading investment and property management company, has announced the appointment of a new retail director. Andrew Barrett joined LCP in 2005 as an asset manager, based at its head office in the West Midlands,…
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Alibaba Group names Gao Xiaosong as Chairman of Alibaba Entertainment Strategic Committee

Hangzhou, China, 2016-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Group today (September 19, 2016) announced that Gao Xiaosong, current Chairman of Alibaba Music, has officially taken up the role of Chairman of Alibaba Entertainment Strategic Committee. Gao will be focusing on the international expansion of the Group’s entertainment sector in his new role. With media…
September 20, 20160Comments

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ascena retail group announces financial results for fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended July 30, 2016

MAHWAH, N.J., 2016-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ - ASNA) (the “Company”) today (Sep. 19, 2016) reported financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended July 30, 2016. Fiscal 2016 reflected a 53-week fiscal year for the Company, and as a result, the Company's fourth quarter GAAP results…
September 20, 20160Comments

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Debenhams announces 170% sales increase in Kitchen Aids this September as Great British Bake Off get Brits inspired to baking once again

London, 2016-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — There is no ‘soggy bottom’ on sales of cook and bakeware at Debenhams this September - the return of the top-rating show, Great British Bake Off has fuelled a 170% sales increase in Kitchenaid’s as the British public get inspired to get baking once again. Whilst presenters Mel and…
September 20, 20160Comments

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EROSKI alcanza nuevos acuerdos con empresas lácteas locales para impulsar un sector lácteo más sostenible

ELORRIO,España, 2016-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI ha dado un nuevo impulso a su compromiso con la sostenibilidad del sector lácteo que rubricó hace un año con la firma del Acuerdo para la Estabilidad y Sostenibilidad de la Cadena de Valor del Sector Lácteo impulsado por el Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente. A…
September 20, 20160Comments

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COGAMI (Galician Confederation of Persons with Disability) to manage Pull&Bear’s maiden ‘for&from’ store in Ferrol

COGAMI (Galician Confederation of Persons with Disability) to manage Pull&Bear's maiden ‘for&from' store in Ferrol   Arteixo, Spain, 2016-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pull&Bear thus debuts in Inditex's workforce integration programme, ‘for&from', for people with physical, mental or intelectual disabilities, having inaugurated its first store associated with this endeavour in Ferrol today (16/09/2016). The establishment, located…
September 20, 20160Comments

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Shop Direct wins big at the Retail Week Tech and Ecommerce Awards

Liverpool,UK, 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shop Direct took home four prizes at the Retail Week Tech and Ecommerce Awards, including the overall prize for excellence. The event, which was held at the O2 Intercontinental Hotel in London, celebrated the smartest, most creative digital ideas, the most forward-thinking technology initiatives and the teams that are driving innovation. In…
September 18, 20160Comments

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RioCan announced $0.29375 per preferred unit, Series C for the quarter ending September 30, 2016

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.PR.C) today (Sept. 16, 2016) announced $0.29375 per preferred unit, Series C (the "Series C Units") for the quarter ending September 30, 2016. The distribution will be payable on September 30, 201 6 to unit holders of the Series C Units of…
September 18, 20160Comments

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USDA FSIS: Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company recalls beef tamale products that contain meat produced without the benefit of federal inspection

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tucson Tamale Wholesale Company, LLC, a Tucson, Ariz. establishment, is recalling approximately 915 pounds of beef tamale products that contain meat produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Sept. 16, 2016). The ready-to-eat beef tamale items were…
September 18, 20160Comments

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Sheetz one of the 2016 Best Workplaces for Women according to Great Place to Work® and Fortune

ALTOONA, Pa., 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz is one of the 2016 Best Workplaces for Women, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work® and Fortune. Sheetz has been ranked twice on the list, which is based on employees' assessments of communications with management, options for development and training, and support for…
September 18, 20160Comments

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Metro to showcase local cheeses in support of Sélection Caseus

Montréal, 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the third straight year, Metro is proud to support Sélection Caseus, the annual competition intended to showcase the know-how of Quebec cheese makers. As a result, Metro will carry out a major program to showcase local cheeses in its stores throughout the province. "Our consumers' interest in Quebec products…
September 18, 20160Comments

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SpartanNash announces the appointment of Yvonne S. Trupiano as SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Byron Center, MI, 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Yvonne S. Trupiano to the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 3, 2016. Ms. Trupiano will assume the responsibilities of Jerry Jones, who is retiring from the Company. Mr. Jones has…
September 18, 20160Comments

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Authentic Brands Group, General Growth Properties and Simon Property Group finalizes acquisition of Aéropostale

NEW YORK & CHICAGO & INDIANAPOLIS, 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Authentic Brands Group (ABG), General Growth Properties (GGP) and Simon Property Group (SPG) finalizes the acquisition of the global trend-focused apparel and accessories brand, Aéropostale. The consortium includes ABG, the owner of a global portfolio of fashion, sports and entertainment brands, GGP and SPG,…
September 18, 20160Comments

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Weis Markets kick starts its ninth annual Fight Hunger Program throughout Hunger Action Month in September

SUNBURY, PA, 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets today (September 16, 2016) embarks on its ninth annual Fight Hunger Program that will run throughout Hunger Action Month TM in September. The program provides food and monetary donations to hundreds of local food banks and emergency food providers across five states in Weis Markets’ 166-store service area.…
September 18, 20160Comments

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Weis Markets converts three former Mars locations in Baltimore County into full-service pharmacies

Sunbury, PA, 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets today (September 16, 2016) announced it has opened full-service pharmacies in three former Mars locations which now operate as Weis Markets’ stores. The pharmacies are located in its Essex, Wise Avenue and Holabird Avenue stores in Dundalk. In late July, Weis Markets converted five Mars locations to Weis…
September 18, 20160Comments

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The TJX Companies, Inc. declares quarterly dividend on its common stock of $.26 per share

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) today (Sep. 16, 2016) announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $.26 per share payable December 1, 2016, to shareholders of record on November 10, 2016. About The TJX Companies, Inc. The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer…
September 18, 20160Comments

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Raley’s Family of Fine Stores nominated as Wine Retailer of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Raley’s Family of Fine Stores nominated as Wine Retailer of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine   Fair Oaks, CA, 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Raley’s Family of Fine Stores is honored to share we’ve been nominated as Wine Retailer of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. The publication’s  annual “Wine Star Award”recognizes individuals and organizations whose visions have…
September 18, 20160Comments

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Taco Bell kicks off PlayStation® VR sweepstakes with virtual reality pop-up experience in New York City

Irvine, Calif., 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Virtual reality is one of the hottest gifts this holiday season -- and Taco Bell knows hot. That’s why Taco Bell is teaming up with Sony Interactive Entertainment to give away PlayStation®VR before it’s available in stores. Beginning September 15, each Taco Bell® Big Box will provide a unique…
September 18, 20160Comments

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MEHR DEMETER IN DER MIGROS ZÜRICH

MEHR DEMETER IN DER MIGROS ZÜRICH   Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — In ausgewählten Supermärkten der Migros Zürich finden sich ab dem 18. Oktober die wichtigsten Lebensmittel neu auch in Demeter-Qualität. Damit wird das Bio-Sortiment weiter ausgebaut. In ausgewählten Supermärkten der Migros Zürich finden sich ab dem 18. Oktober die wichtigsten Lebensmittel neu auch in Demeter-Qualität.…
September 18, 20160Comments

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Rx90: EnvisionRx and Walgreens launch new 90-day pharmacy program to improve medication adherence and patient Outcomes

TWINSBURG, Ohio & DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — EnvisionRx, the pharmacy benefit management (PBM) division of EnvisionRxOptions, and Walgreens, one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, today announced a new 90-day pharmacy program focused on changing behaviors and improving health outcomes for the growing numbers of patients with chronic conditions. Rx90, now available for…
September 18, 20160Comments

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Amazon Wind Farm Texas: Amazon announces its largest renewable energy project to date

SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Sep. 15, 2016) announced “Amazon Wind Farm Texas,” a new 253-megawatt (MW) wind farm in Scurry County, Texas, that will generate 1,000,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of wind energy annually – enough energy to power almost 90,000 U.S. homes1. Amazon Wind Farm Texas will include more than 100…
September 18, 20160Comments

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Amazon adds Merz Apothecary to Prime Now one-hour delivery service in Chicago

SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Sep. 15, 2016) announced Prime Now has added its first beauty brand to the one-hour delivery service with Chicago-based store, Merz Apothecary. Starting today, Prime members in Chicago can now shop all their favorite Merz Apothecary items such as personal care, beauty and natural health products and…
September 18, 20160Comments

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Amazon to release new original series The Grand Tour on Amazon Prime Video beginning November 18

Amazon to release new original series The Grand Tour on Amazon Prime Video beginning November 18   SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Sep. 16, 2016), Amazon has announced the highly anticipated launch date of the new Amazon Original series The Grand Tour with Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. New episodes will be released…
September 18, 20160Comments

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John Lewis Partnership plc releases Interim Financial Statements for half year ended 30 July 2016

London, 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Unaudited condensed Interim Financial Statements for the half year ended 30 July 2016 Strict Stock Exchange Embargo, 7.00am. Taking charge of our future Financial Summary Waitrose John Lewis Partnership £m YoY Change £m YoY Change £m YoY Change Gross sales(1) 3,250.6 2.2% 2,023.7 4.5% 5,274.3 3.1% LFL sales(2) (1.0)% 3.1% Revenue 3,064.4 2.2% 1,607.0 3.8% 4,671.4 2.7% Operating profit before exceptional items(3) 121.3 (10.5)% 32.4 (31.2)% 138.7 (4.3)% Operating profit(3) 96.3 (28.9)% 32.4 (31.2)% 113.7 (58.3)% PBT before exceptional items(3) 81.9 (14.7)% PBT(3) 56.9 74.6% Net debt 549.3 17.3% (1) Gross sales includes sale or return sales and VAT (2) Waitrose like-for-like sales excludes petrol (3) Includes property profits…
September 18, 20160Comments

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Macy’s celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with special in store events featuring celebrity guest Jencarlos Canela

Macy’s celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with special in store events featuring celebrity guest Jencarlos Canela   NEW YORK, 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 16 – October 16), Macy’s celebrates Hispanic and Latino culture and accomplishments with celebrity guest Jencarlos Canela who has influenced pop culture through his music and entertainment…
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