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Monthly Archives: February 2017

Amazon.com announces financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016

SEATTLE, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today (Feb. 2, 2017) announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016. Operating cash flow increased 38% to $16.4 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $11.9 billion for the trailing twelve months ended December 31, 2015. Free cash flow increased to $9.7 billion…

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San Antonio back on the top spot as the most romantic city in the U.S. according to Amazon.com

After two consecutive years of falling off the list completely, San Antonio reclaims its spot as the most romantic city in the U.S. SEATTLE, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Love reigns at Amazon.com as the company today (Feb. 1, 2017) released its annual list of Top 20 Most Romantic Cities. The list is determined by a…

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Teavana Winterberry Green Tea returns for a limited time at Teavana® specialty retail stores and online

Teavana Winterberry Green Tea returns for a limited time at Teavana® specialty retail stores and online   Seattle, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — For those counting down the days of winter in anticipation of warmer weather, Teavana offers an unexpected, balanced green tea with hints of spring. Back for its third season, Teavana Winterberry Green Tea is full…

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Starbucks launches alice + olivia limited-edition merchandise to Starbucks® stores in Asia

Starbucks launches alice + olivia limited-edition merchandise to Starbucks® stores in Asia   Seattle, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks is collaborating with Stacey Bendet, founder of fashion house alice + olivia, to bring limited-edition merchandise to Starbucks® stores in Asia. Available now exclusively in participating Starbucks stores, the 2017 alice + olivia + Starbucks® collection brings fashion…

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French Food Service Distribution specialist Pro à Pro now formally owned by METRO GROUP

Düsseldorf/Halle (Belgium), 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (1 February 2017), the acquisition of Pro à Pro by METRO AG Wholesale & Food Specialist Company was officially closed. With this step, the French Food Service Distribution (FSD) specialist for professional customers now formally belongs to METRO GROUP. In the run-up to the closing, the transaction…

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Nordstrom Rack at Harlem Irving Plaza in Norridge, Illinois to open in fall 2017

SEATTLE, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today (Feb. 1, 2017) plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at Harlem Irving Plaza (The HIP) in Norridge, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. The approximately 33,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in fall 2017. The property is owned and managed by The…

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Nordstrom Rack at FIGat7th in Downtown Los Angeles, California opens in fall 2017

SEATTLE, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today (Feb. 1, 2017) plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at FIGat7th in Downtown Los Angeles, California. The approximately 27,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in fall 2017. FIGat7th is owned and operated by Brookfield Property Partners L.P. The new Nordstrom Rack will join Target,…

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RIMOWA arrives in Paris with its first flagship store

RIMOWA arrives in Paris with its first flagship store   Paris, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — RIMOWA has opened its first flagship store in the heart of Paris. The five-level, 600-square-meter store will showcase the entire range of RIMOWA high-end luggage and will offer a full range of services. RIMOWA, the first German Maison to join the LVMH…

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Price Rite with Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc. to host informational session ahead of its hiring fair on Feb. 8

Buffalo, NY, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Rite Supermarkets, in partnership with Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc., today (February 03, 2017) announced it will host an informational session ahead of the hiring fair for its new South Avenue store in Southwest Syracuse. Price Rite representatives will be on-hand Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the Southwest…

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Kimco Realty announces the appointment of Mary Hogan Preusse to its Board of Directors

NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM) today (February 03, 2017) announced that Mary Hogan Preusse, Managing Director and co-head of Americas Real Estate for APG Asset Management US, has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. Her term will begin immediately. With Ms. Hogan Preusse’s…

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Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food recalls certain Hunk of Beef products that may be contaminated with Pentobarbital

Wheeling, IL, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Out of an abundance of caution, Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food of Wheeling, IL is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its Hunk of Beef product because of a potential contaminant Pentobarbital, which was detected in one lot of Hunk of Beef Au Jus. Pentobarbital can affect animals that…

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Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana hosts its first contemporary art exhibition

Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana hosts its first contemporary art exhibition   Paris, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fendi is exhibiting works by Italian sculptor Giuseppe Penone at its Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana headquarters until July 16, 2017. Entitled Matrice, the exhibition brings together 17 works that explore the relationship between time, nature and humanity. The Palazzo della Civiltà…

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LVMH and Central Saint Martins: building on shared ambitions to grow and drive innovation

LVMH and Central Saint Martins: building on shared ambitions to grow and drive innovation   Paris, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — After a collaboration of six years, the LVMH group and Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, announce a new decisive era for their partnership. A major investment by LVMH will intensify the scholarship programs…

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Argos reports 127% sales increase for Philips Hue

Milton Keynes, UK, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — RBS Six Nations kicks off this Saturday and Argos today (02/02/2017) reports a staggering 127 per cent increase in sales across its Philips hue lighting range last week as sports fans get set for a more immersive rugby experience at home. Philips Hue adds a heightened layer to the…

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Argos unveils latest Spring/Summer 2017 collection

Milton Keynes, UK, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Purity This collection is inspired by both Japanese and Scandinavian design principles which embody simple, subtle and calm living. Functional and adaptable design, organic materials and intricate detailing are all qualities that have been captured within this trend. Tactile finishes and natural textures create a de-cluttered, tranquil space…

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BRC’s Retail Crime Survey reports 40% increase in violence against retail workers

London, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The BRC’s annual Retail Crime Survey reveals that 53 per cent of retail fraud is now cyber-enabled, and violence and abuse against staff has risen by 40 per cent in the past year. The BRC’s Retail Crime Survey has today (February 02, 2017) laid bare a growing new frontier of…

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Levi Strauss CEO and CFO to host 4Q and fiscal year ended November 27, 2016 conference call on February 9

SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) will host a conference call to discuss the company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 27, 2016. The call will be held on Thursday, February 9, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and will…

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Build-A-Bear Workshop to host quarterly investor conference call on February 16

ST. LOUIS, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW), today (Feb. 2, 2017) announced that the Company will report results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 ended December 31, 2016, on Thursday, February 16, 2017, prior to the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company…

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Apranga Group achieves EUR 18M in retail turnover this January 2017

Vilnius, Lithuania, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The retail turnover (including VAT) of the Apranga Group amounted to EUR 18.0 million in January 2017, and increased by 10.5% compared to January 2016. In January 2017 the retail turnover of Apranga Group in Lithuania increased by 6.0% year-to-year, in Latvia increased by 10.3% and in Estonia increased…

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CommerceHub to release fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results on February 15

ALBANY, N.Y, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — CommerceHub (NASDAQ:CHUBA) (NASDAQ:CHUBK) ("CommerceHub" or the "Company"), a leading distributed commerce network for retailers and brands, today (Feb. 01, 2017) announced that it will issue its financial results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2016 after the market close on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. On the same…

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Abercrombie & Fitch announces executive promotions

Abercrombie & Fitch announces executive promotions   New Albany, Ohio, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) today (February 1, 2017) announced that Fran Horowitz, President and Chief Merchandising Officer, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer of the Company.  Joanne Crevoiserat, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been promoted…

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GameStop taking pre-orders for PlayStation VR bundles while supplies last

GRAPEVINE, Texas, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop, a global specialty retailer that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, just announced that it has received an additional allocation of two popular Sony PlayStation® VR Bundles and is now taking pre-orders while supplies last. Customers can visit any U.S. GameStop store location, or www.gamestop.com, to…

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Bipartisan legislation to address problems with FDA menu labeling

ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food Marketing Institute (FMI) renewed the supermarket industry’s support for the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (H.R. 772/S. 261). This bipartisan legislation introduced today (February 2, 2017) addresses persistent problems with the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) menu labeling final rule. FMI urges support of this legislation to allow these changes to be enacted and implemented prior to FDA’s upcoming compliance date, scheduled to be on May…

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$105,000 prize pool for the winners of the Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Award

Winners to Be Announced at a Special Ceremony in New York City on Wednesday, March 1 Prize Pool for Winning Writers and Finalists Is More Than $100,000 with Winners Receiving a Year of Promotion from Barnes & Noble NEW YORK, NY, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest…

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Two Pembroke Pines retail centers sold for $163M

OAK BROOK, Ill., 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — InvenTrust Properties Corp. (“InvenTrust” or “the Company”) today (02/02/2017) announced that it has acquired Paraiso Parc and Westfork Plaza, two adjacent retail centers located in Pembroke Pines, Florida, for $163 million. The two retail centers will total approximately 389,000 square feet upon the mid-2017 completion of an…

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Diebold Nixdorf to cater to the growing banking needs of Myanmar with opening of new office

YANGON, Myanmar, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf, a leading innovation partner for nearly all of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and a majority of the top 25 global retailers, today announced the opening of an office in Yangon, Myanmar, creating a direct presence in the country for the newly combined company.…

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$2 off Polar Pizza through Baskin Robbins mobile app until February 7

$2 off Polar Pizza through Baskin Robbins mobile app until February 7   CANTON, Mass., 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the “Big Game" set to kick-off in just a few days, it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll be serving at your game day party. Decorations and sports jerseys are important, but let’s be honest,…

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ICA Gruppen CEO and CFO to present Q4 report on February 8

Solna, Sweden, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — ICA Gruppen will publish its Q4 report 2016 on Wednesday, 8 February 2017. In conjunction to this, we are pleased to issue this invitation to a press and analyst meeting. Place: Tändstickspalatset, Västra Trädgårdsgatan 15, Stockholm Time: Wednesday, 8 February 2017 at 10.00 CET ICA Gruppen’s CEO Per Strömberg and…

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