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Kroger teams up with Great American Milk Drive to encourage customers to donate milk to families in need

CINCINNATI, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — September is Hunger Action MonthTM, the Feeding America® nationwide initiative that asks Americans to take action and fight hunger in their community. For the third year in a row, The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is teaming up with The Great American Milk Drive to make it easy for shoppers to donate…
September 13, 20160Comments

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Kroger hosts Savor World Flavor: Taste of Italy event

CINCINNATI, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Inspired by the culinary traditions and regional recipes of Italy, The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) family of stores is making it possible for customers to experience locally-sourced ingredients and authentic fare, during a two-week event, Savor World Flavor: Taste of Italy. Starting September 14, customers can "eat like an Italian"…
September 13, 20160Comments

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Walgreens: pill reminder feature and activity tracking drive better medication adherence among pharmacy patients

DEERFIELD, Ill, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Two of Walgreens widely adopted digital health resources are helping to drive better medication adherence among users, according to two recent company studies. Walgreens research shows that those over 50 years of age who track activities through its Balance® Rewards for healthy choices (BRhc) program, which awards loyalty points…
September 13, 20160Comments

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The METRO Accelerator powered by Techstars kicks off at the German Tech Entrepreneurship Center in Berlin

Berlin, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The METRO Accelerator powered by Techstars is kicking off its second round with ten new start-ups. The international teams from seven cities and five countries will participate in a three-month, intensive programme at the offices of the German Tech Entrepreneurship Center in Berlin where they will receive active coaching…
September 13, 20160Comments

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Carrefour to partner with 95 Normandy producers for its first Quality Line fresh full-fat milk

Carrefour to partner with 95 Normandy producers for its first Quality Line fresh full-fat milk   Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour embarks on a new initiative to support dairy farmers and enters into partnerships with 95 Normandy producers for its first Quality Line fresh full-fat Normandy milk, coinciding with its attendance at the Lessay…
September 13, 20160Comments

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Argos: National Fitness Day 2016 saw more people get moving than ever before

Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — National Fitness Day 2016 saw more people get moving than ever before as over 18,000 events took part across the UK to make 7 September the most active day of the year. The sixth annual event, organized by not-for-profit health body ukactive and sponsored by leading health and…
September 13, 20160Comments

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Waitrose Commercial Director Mark Williamson to retire

London, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mark Williamson, Commercial Director at Waitrose, is to retire at the end of January 2017. Rupert Thomas, currently Marketing Director at Waitrose, will move into the Commercial Director role from February 2017.  Rupert's replacement will be announced at a later date. Mark joined Waitrose in 2004 and has been on its…
September 13, 20160Comments

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LVMH: Ardbeg with an unprecedented challenge in the world of whisky

  LVMH: Ardbeg with an unprecedented challenge in the world of whisky   Paris, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ardbeg launched an unprecedented challenge in the world of whisky, the Ultimate Ardbeg ARDventurer. For three days, ten contestants from six different countries embarked on a conquest of Islay, the untamed island that has been home to the distillery…
September 13, 20160Comments

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M&S Executive Director Multi-Channel Laura Wade-Gery to leave the company

LONDON, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — M&S today (12 Sep 2016) announces that it has agreed with Laura Wade-Gery that, following her maternity leave, Laura will not be returning to her position as Executive Director, Multi-Channel, and will be leaving the company at the end of September. Laura will step down from the Board with…
September 13, 20160Comments

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KENZO x H&M campaign shot by iconic photographer Jean-Paul Goude

KENZO x H&M campaign shot by iconic photographer Jean-Paul Goude   STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M is pleased to announce that iconic photographer Jean-Paul Goude has shot the campaign for KENZO x H&M, starring seven diverse celebrities and figureheads. Appearing in the campaign will be Iman, Rosario Dawson, Chance The Rapper, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Chloe…
September 13, 20160Comments

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Neiman Marcus Group will announce its Q4 and FY end financial results on September 26, 2016

DALLAS, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC will announce its fourth quarter and fiscal year end financial results on Monday, September 26, 2016 with an investor conference call to be held at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time). The audio webcast may be accessed on the Neiman Marcus Group LTD…
September 13, 20160Comments

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CVS Health to partner with Y-USA to help cancer survivors and those at risk of diabetes

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health today ( September 12, 2016) announced that it has partnered with the YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) to help expand two programs that provide critical support to people across the country: the Diabetes Prevention Program and the nationally recognized LIVESTRONG Foundation at the YMCA program. "At CVS…
September 13, 20160Comments

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Business Environment Management Retail Retailer

RILA / The Solar Foundation: Whole Foods Market’s rooftop solar installations could be a valuable model for other retailers to consider

Arlington , VA , 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new analysis by the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and The Solar Foundation found that Whole Foods Market's approach to rooftop solar installations in multiple facilities could be a valuable model for other retailers to consider. The analysis, "Whole Foods Market -- Making the Case for…
September 13, 20160Comments

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Inditex named the most sustainable company in the retailing industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Arteixo, Spain, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Inditex has been named the most sustainable company in the retailing industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, having scored 80 out of a possible 100 points. The ranking, compiled by the sustainability investing specialist RobecoSam, highlights Inditex's "leadership within the retail industry with its pioneering stance on…
September 13, 20160Comments

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Wesfarmers with 82 out of 100 score in 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Perth, Australia, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wesfarmers has achieved its highest score in the recently released 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Index – 82 out of 100, a jump of 11 percentage points on the previous year. This is the highest result for an Australian company in the food and staples sector and two points…
September 13, 20160Comments

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400 students recipients of Folds of Honor educational scholarships through Rite Aid Foundation’s KidCents program

Camp Hill, Pa., 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Rite Aid Foundation announced today (Sept. 12, 2016)  that more than 400 students have been named recipients of Folds of Honor educational scholarships through its KidCents program. Totaling more than $1.8 million, this is the first round of scholarships to be awarded as part of The…
September 13, 20160Comments

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40 Looks of Liz Claiborne to mark the 40th anniversary of the brand exclusively at JCPenney

40 Looks of Liz Claiborne to mark the 40th anniversary of the brand exclusively at JCPenney   PLANO, Texas, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — JCPenney [NYSE: JCP] is celebrating 40 years of the Liz Claiborne brand with “40 Looks of Liz Claiborne,” a fall collection of timeless fashion that pays homage to the legacy of an iconic…
September 13, 20160Comments

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Peter J. Sharp will assume the position of President, Taubman Asia

Peter J. Sharp will assume the position of President, Taubman Asia   BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) has announced that Peter J. Sharp will assume the position of president, Taubman Asia, as current president René Tremblay transitions to chairman of Taubman Asia effective January 1, 2017. In his role,…
September 13, 20160Comments

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Auchan Retail Spain received “Reina Letizia” Award for the Promotion of Professional Integration of Disabled People

Croix Cedex, France, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — By receiving the "Reina Letizia" Award for the Promotion of Professional Integration of Disabled People, Auchan Retail Spain is recognized for the quantitative and qualitative measures implemented to promote the employment of disabled people, as part of its Corporate and Social Responsibility policies. Auchan Retail Spain employs: 429…
September 13, 20160Comments

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CBRE Group: We are honored to once again be named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Los Angeles, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today (September 12, 2016) announced that it has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the third year in a row. This prestigious index recognizes corporations demonstrating leadership in environmental, social and governance performance. The 600 largest North American companies…
September 13, 20160Comments

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Voluntary recall: Apple Coffee Cakes at Publix Super Markets

LAKELAND, Fla, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for Apple Coffee Cakes due to the possible presence of small metal shavings. The Apple Coffee Cakes were sold at Publix bakery departments in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina and the following counties in Florida: Alachua, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier,…
September 13, 20160Comments

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The Stockmann Group announces 0.2 per cent sales increase in August 2016 vs. same period last year

Helsinki,Finland,, 2016-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — STOCKMANN plc, Company Announcement 12.9.2016 at 10:30 EET The Stockmann Group's sales in August were up 0.2 per cent and amounted to EUR 86.8 million in continuing product areas and businesses. Stockmann Retail's sales in continuing product areas and businesses were down by 5.1 per cent. Sales grew in the largest…
September 12, 20160Comments

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Stockmann announcement the appointment of Lauri Veijalainen as its new CEO

Helsinki,Finland, 2016-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — STOCKMANN plc, Changes board/management/auditors 12.9.2016 at 8:30 EET Stockmann plc’s Board of Directors has appointed Lauri Veijalainen as Stockmann’s new Chief Executive Officer as of 12 September 2016. Lauri Veijalainen (born 1968), B.Sc., MBA, has served as Stockmann’s interim CEO since April 2016. Before that he was the company’s CFO…
September 12, 20160Comments

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Amazon.ca releases fourth annual list of top cities in Canada with most pampered pets

SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Amazon.ca released the fourth annual list of the top cities in Canada with the most pampered pets. This list was compiled by comparing per capita sales data for pet items purchased from Amazon.ca from August 2015 to August 2016 in cities with more than 100,000 residents. Sales data…
September 12, 20160Comments

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Starbucks launches Starbucks® Teavana™ Handcrafted Beverages and Full Leaf Tea Sachets across Asia

Starbucks launches Starbucks® Teavana™ Handcrafted Beverages and Full Leaf Tea Sachets across Asia   HONG KONG, 2016-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ:SBUX) today announced the introduction of Starbucks® Teavana™ as a core offering in more than 6,200 stores across its 16 markets in the China and Asia Pacific region. A new brand for…
September 12, 20160Comments

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Gap Inc. to hire 5 percent of all entry-level store employees from graduates of its This Way Ahead internship program by 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today (September 10, 2016 ) announced its goal of hiring 5 percent of all entry-level store employees from graduates of the company’s This Way Ahead paid store internship program by 2025. First launched in 2007, the program empowers teens and young adults from low-income communities…
September 12, 20160Comments

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Klépierre and Steen & Strom again awarded the “Green Star” rating by the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark

Paris, 2016-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The sustainable development performances of Klépierre and Steen & Strom have once again attracted recognition from the three main sector indexes and rankings: the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) 1 , RobecoSAM2 and EPRA3 . Klépierre and Steen & Strom have once again been awarded the "Green Star" rating by…
September 12, 20160Comments

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MIH Marketing and Sales recalls various meat and poultry products that were stored under insanitary conditions

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — MIH Marketing and Sales, a Beebe, AR. establishment, is recalling approximately 662,049 pounds of various meat and poultry products that were stored under insanitary conditions, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Sept. 10, 2016). The raw chicken breast fillet, chicken thigh, chicken drum,…
September 12, 20160Comments

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USDA FSIS: Savory Foods recalls pork rind products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Savory Foods, a Portsmouth, OH establishment, is recalling approximately 32,928 pounds of pork rind products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains wheat, a known allergen which is not declared on the product…
September 12, 20160Comments

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Product launch: Quadcopter utilizing DJI Inspire drone and FLIR thermal camera

ANTWERP, Belgium, 2016-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — UAVtechnics, a European based company has released a thermal drone solution utilizing DJI Inspire drone and FLIR thermal camera resulting in a quadcopter with dual thermal and daylight vision. Both sensors are located into the same gimbal which fits seamlessly onto DJI Inspire and DJI Matrice 100. This…
September 12, 20160Comments

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