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Debenhams showcases Julien Macdonald’s home collection

Debenhams showcases Julien Macdonald’s home collection   London, 2017-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fabulously decadent, Julien Macdonald offers a glamourous statement for the home this season. A key trend for SS17, Julien has introduced accents of blush pink and delicate textures, bringing a more calming sense of serenity. Inspired by the natural shimmer of mother-of-pearl, the new beautiful…
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Lowe’s Canada to host annual Regional Hiring Day to meet spring and summer demand

Boucherville, QC, 2017-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today ( February 1, 2017) Lowe's Canada announced plans to hire approximately 2,800 new employees to fill seasonal roles at its 54 Lowe's banner stores across Canada in addition to positions at two new stores that are expected to open in Sherwood Park (AB) and SW London (ON)…
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Kenmore wins Women’s Choice Award for major appliances

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the trusted referral source for women, the Women's Choice Award is delighted to honor the Kenmore® brand for earning the 2017 Women's Choice Award® as America's Most Recommended™ Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator and Washer/Dryer appliances for a fourth consecutive year. This award designation is based on a…
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Earn more Shop Your Way points with the new Sears Mastercard

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Citi Retail Services and Sears Holdings announced the launch of the Sears Mastercard with Shop Your Way, available today (Feb.1, 2017). With an industry-leading 5-3-2-1 rewards offer, customers can earn rewards points on all purchases everywhere they shop. The Sears Mastercard is powered by Citi Retail…
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CVS Health joins the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement as new national sponsor

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), the nation's largest pharmacy innovation company, today (Feb. 1, 2017) announced a major commitment in support of women's heart health. As a new national sponsor of the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement, CVS Health has pledged to raise a minimum of…
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Citycon announces release of 2016 annual report for both print and web

Helsinki, 2017-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Citycon will publish its Financial Statements and Financial Statements Release for 1 January – 31 December 2016 as well as its Corporate Governance Statement on Thursday, 9 February approximately at 9 am Helsinki time (Helsinki time is EET, which is CET +1). The report will be available on Citycon’s…
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30 years of partnership: Toys“R”Us remains as K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers largest retail contributor to its charities

Specialty Toy and Baby Products Retailer Brings Playtime, Learning and Basic Necessities to Millions of Children Through Partnership with K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers® Wayne, NJ, 2017-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — There are 15 million children living in poverty in the U.S. – 50 percent of which are not reading at grade-level by the fourth grade. That means,…
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Toys“R”Us supports impoverished families with $100M donation over the past 30 years

WAYNE, NJ, 2017-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — There are 15 million children living in poverty in the U.S. lacking basic necessities like food, clothes and diapers; but also deprived of important play opportunities that help foster critical emotional, physical and cognitive development. Studies have shown, kids who live below the poverty line are more likely…
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Kmart launches ‘The Ridiculously Awesome Billion Point Giveaway’ during the ‘Big Game’

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — No matter which team fans are rooting for in this year's 'Big Game,' the one thing everyone can cheer for is free Shop Your Way Points® from Kmart. Kmart is launching 'The Ridiculously Awesome Billion Point Giveaway' to give members the best win of all. The promotion…
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Lowe’s Companies, Inc. now hiring more than 45,000 seasonal employees

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The spring season kicks off the busiest time of year for home improvement projects. To meet customers’ needs, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is now hiring more than 45,000 seasonal employees, supplementing its more than 235,000 U.S. store employees. In-store seasonal positions include cashiers, lawn and garden associates,…
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Albertsons Companies and Safeway Merger Anniversary Highlights

BOISE, Idaho, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — On the two-year anniversary of the merger that created the second-largest supermarket company in the U.S., Albertsons Companies announced that since the merger with Safeway, it has grown its workforce by 10 percent, creating 26,000 jobs; built or acquired 174 locations; increased healthy food and financial donations; and…
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Fromi USA recalls Soureliette cheese and Tomme Brebis Fedou that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

New York, NY, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fromi USA. of New York, NY, is recalling its 7 cases of Soureliette cheese and 2 cases of Tomme Brebis Fedou because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail…
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Sports Direct International releases detailed information about share purchase In accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation

Shirebrook, UK, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sports Direct announces that on 31 January 2017 it purchased 671,400 of its ordinary shares from Citigroup Global Markets Limited (acting as the Company's broker) on the London Stock Exchange at a price of 287.1 pence per share. The purchased shares will all be held as treasury shares. Following…
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Retailers to focus on mobile phone initiatives to enhance customer experience in 2017

WASHINGTON, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amid a seismic shift in how U.S. consumers shop, retailers are vying for time on their customers’ screens across all their devices — before, during and after a purchase. That is according to The State of Retailing Online 2017: Key Metrics, Business Objectives and Mobile report, released today…
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Former D.C. police chief Cathy Lanier and Five-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning among keynote speakers at NRF PROTECT 2017, June 26-28, 2017

WASHINGTON, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — A Super Bowl-winning quarterback and the first woman to lead the nation’s capital’s police force will be among keynote speakers as more than 2,000 industry leaders, loss prevention professionals, cybersecurity experts and law enforcement officers convene in Washington, D.C., June 26-28, 2017, at NRF PROTECT 2017. Cathy Lanier, former…
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NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics: Valentine’s Day total spending expected to reach $18.2 billion, down from $19.7 billion last year

WASHINGTON, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — After a decade-long increase in Valentine’s Day spending is expected to finally see a market correction this year, according to the annual survey released today (February 1, 2017) by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. U.S. consumers are expected to spend an average $136.57, down from last…
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Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. releases financial results for its 4Q and year ended December 31, 2016

DENVER, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) today (Feb. 2, 2017) reported financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. Overview for the fourth quarter of 2016 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2015: Revenue increased 3.7% to $1.0 billion Comparable restaurant sales for the…
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Tractor Supply Company announces financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016

Fourth Quarter Comparable Store Sales Increased 3.1%; Fourth Quarter Earnings per Share Increased 14.6% to $0.94; Full Year Earnings per Share Increased 9.0% to $3.27 BRENTWOOD, TN, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today (02/01/17) announced financial results for its fourth…
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EROSKI presenta ‘EKILIBRIA’ un programa pionero de diagnóstico nutricional para el consumidor

El nuevo programa ‘Ekilibria’ ofrece al consumidor un informe mensual personalizado y confidencial que compara sus compras con las recomendaciones científicas para practicar una alimentación saludable ‘Ekilibria’ es una herramienta digital pionera que utiliza las nuevas tecnologías en el tratamiento de la información para mejorar el bienestar de los consumidores Cualquier Socio-Cliente, titular…
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EROSKI inaugura en Laguna de Duero su primera franquicia en 2017

EROSKI aporta su modelo comercial “contigo” y La Salve, empresa con gran arraigo en Valladolid, su conocimiento del mercado La política comercial de EROSKI potencia al máximo las economías locales para crear riqueza en el entorno contribuyendo al desarrollo agroalimentario y económico-social ELORRIO,España, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI ha inaugurado hoy en Laguna…
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Co-op Community Spaces Program now open for applications

Saskatoon, SK, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Applications for funding from the Co-op Community Spaces Program are now being accepted. Registered non-profit organizations, registered charities or community service co-operatives are invited to apply online at communityspaces.ca between Feb. 1 and March 1, 2017. Co-op Community Spaces supports projects in Western Canada dedicated to recreation, environmental conservation and…
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RILA joins trade associations and businesses to launch Americans for Affordable Products campaign to stop border adjustable tax

National Campaign To Educate Lawmakers On Harmful Impact Of Proposed New Tax​ Arlington , VA, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (2/1/2017), the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) joined more than 120 other trade associations and businesses to launch Americans for Affordable Products, a national campaign to stop the border adjustable tax or BAT. The…
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Stradivarius features British model George Alsford for its new men’s fashion line

Stradivarius features British model George Alsford for its new men's fashion line   Arteixo, Spain, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first Stradivarius men's fashion line is on sale in stores in 17 international markets as well as 22 out of all the online markets where it operates. The Stradivarius Man collection appears in newly designed…
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Wesfarmers Group opens its first Bunnings Warehouse store in the UK and Ireland

Wesfarmers Group opens its first Bunnings Warehouse store in the UK and Ireland New home improvement and garden store with over 30,000 products opens Bunnings brings famous fundraising ‘Sausage Sizzle’ to the UK On track to open at least four pilot stores by June, creating 120 jobs England rugby union legend Kyran…
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2017 NACS/Nielsen Convenience Industry Store Count: 154,535 stores in U.S. as of December 31, 2016; 0.2% increase vs. last year

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. convenience store count increased to a record 154,535 stores as of December 31, 2016, a 0.2% increase (340 stores) from the year prior, according to the 2017 NACS/Nielsen Convenience Industry Store Count. The industry store count has increased by 63% over the last three decades. At…
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NACS welcomes the reintroduction of legislation on menu labeling regulations

WASHINGTON, D.C., 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) today (2/2/2017) applauded the reintroduction of legislation to protect small businesses and their workers from the unreasonable burdens and potential criminal penalties of the Food and Drug Administration’s final menu labeling regulations. The Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, reintroduced by Representatives…
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Gap celebrates the past and the present with the launch its limited-edition collection – the ‘90’s Archive Re-Issue

GAP PAYS HOMAGE TO THE PAST AND CELEBRATES EMERGING TALENT WITH RUMER WILLIS, COCO GORDON, EVAN ROSS, CHELSEA TYLER, LIZZY JAGGER, TJ MIZELL AND NAOMI CAMPBELL NEW YORK, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap, the American clothing brand, announces the launch of a limited-edition collection – the ‘90’s Archive Re-Issue – for men and women…
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Kimco Realty Corp. closed on a new $2.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with 19 lending institutions

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM), one of North America’s largest publicly traded owner and operator of open air shopping centers, announced that it has closed on a new $2.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with commitments from 19 lending institutions, replacing the company’s existing $1.75 billion…
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