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Daily Archives: March 6, 2017

GameStop Approves 2.7% Increase of Its Annual Cash Dividend

GRAPEVINE, Texas, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), a family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, today (March 01, 2017) announced that its Board of Directors approved a 2.7% increase of its regular annual cash dividend from $1.48 to $1.52 per share. The regular quarterly…

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The YA Book Prize 2017 Shortlists Ten Titles

London, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bookseller has announced the ten titles on the shortlist for THE YA BOOK PRIZE 2017. Three debut authors are up against heavyweights Malorie Blackman and Francesca Simon for the £2,000 prize, which will be awarded at a ceremony at Hay Festival on 1st June 2017. Former children’s laureate Blackman is…

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Get to Know the Winners of the 26th Annual Discover Great New Writers Awards

Abby Geni and Matthew Desmond Are the 2016 Discover Great New Writers Award Winners New York, New York, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today (March 1, 2017) announced that Abby Geni’s The Lightkeepers…

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Dollarama To Release Fiscal Year 2017 Results at the End of the First Quarter

MONTREAL, QC, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollarama Inc. (TSX: DOL) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 29, 2017 on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at 7:00 a.m. (ET). Management will hold a conference call on the same day to discuss the results. Investors and financial analysts are…

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ASOS Magazine’s Spring Issue Talks About The Power of Knowledge

London, United Kingdom, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — KNOWLEDGE IS POWER is the theme that runs through the Spring issue of ASOS Magazine, kicking off with cover star – and Black-ish actor and humanitarian – Yara Shahidi, who’s interviewed by Gurls Talk founder and model Adwoa Aboah. As Black-ish increases in popularity and her platform grows,…

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ASOS SS17 Collection features Second Collaboration with SOKO Kenya

London, United Kingdom, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Launching throughout the spring summer period, starting with a first hit in March, ASOS Made In Kenya is back for SS17. This collection is the second in collaboration with African clothing workshop SOKO Kenya and is inspired by the local surroundings, incorporating designs from local wildlife and foliage…

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ASOS collaborates with Lot, Stock and Barrel for New Capsule Collection

London, United Kingdom, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — ASOS, the global fashion destination for 20-somethings, has collaborated with US creative design studio Lot, Stock & Barrel on a capsule womenswear, menswear and unisex collection, set to launch this April. The ASOS design team discovered Lot, Stock & Barrel during a research trip to LA. Visiting the…

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The Perfect Shopping Experience by Diebold Nixdorf

DÜSSELDORF, Germany, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf is unveiling a new generation of reverse vending systems at EuroShop 2017, March 5-9 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The new systems feature innovative 360-degree recognition technology for greater speed and security, plus a compact design to save space and costs. For grocery stores, reverse vending machines are…

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Ellie Goulding Presents Shoe Collaboration with DEICHMANN in London

ESSEN/LONDON, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Europe’s biggest shoe retailer, DEICHMANN, and British singer Ellie Goulding invited guests to London last night for the exclusive presentation of their first joint shoe collection. In the trendy MC Motors venue, a selected group of international journalists, bloggers and VIPs were shown the new “Ellie Goulding for DEICHMANN”…

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Baskin Robbins’ Scores Points with New Reese’s Three-Pointer Flavor

Baskin Robbins’ Scores Points with New Reese’s Three-Pointer Flavor   Guests Invited to Enjoy some Chocolate and Peanut Butter Madness at Baskin-Robbins Locations Nationwide and Feel the Luck O’ the Season with Baskin-Robbins’ St. Patrick’s Day Cake and Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake CANTON, Mass., 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain…

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Generation Z Seeks Enhanced Digital Shopping Experience from Retailers

Generation Z Seeks Enhanced Digital Shopping Experience from Retailers   Young consumers seek voice-activated ordering, curated subscriptions and automatic-replenishment shopping models NEW YORK, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Retailers looking to capture share of wallet and brand loyalty from the next generation of consumers – Gen Z – will need to step up their focus on new ways…

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust’s CFO Resigns

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan" or the "Trust") (TSX:REI.UN) today (March 1, 2017) announced the resignation of Cynthia Devine, Chief Financial Officer, to pursue other career opportunities. Ms. Devine has informed the Trust that she has accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer at Maple Leafs…

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151 Pounds of Beef Jerky Products Recalled by Dos Hermanos, Inc.

WASHINGTON, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dos Hermanos, Inc., a Bedford Park, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 151 pounds of beef jerky products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (March 1, 2017). It is not known when or under…

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Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc. Recalls 140 pounds of Raw Meat Products

WASHINGTON, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc., a Juncos, Puerto Rico establishment, is recalling approximately 140 pounds of raw meat products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (March 1, 2017). The product contains wheat and whey (milk), known…

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Office Depot, Inc. reports improved profitability in 2016

Q4 2016 GAAP Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations of $0.10 versus $0.06 in Q4 2015 Realizes $700 Million in OfficeMax Integration Synergies Completes Sale of European Business BOCA RATON, Fla., 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (“Office Depot,” or the “company”) (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions,…

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SPAR Zimbabwe’s “Piggy Bank Challenge” provides support for children’s charity

Zimbabwe, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Zimbabwe recently ran a campaign - the ‘Piggy Bank Challenge’ - aimed at educating children on the importance of saving money whilst at the same time providing financial support for children’s charity, Childline. Running until the end of February, the campaign saw piggy banks (money boxes) on sale in…

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Meijer recalls pre-made Caesar salads that were mislabeled as Greek salads

Grand Rapids, Mich., 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer announced it is recalling a recent shipment of its pre-made Caesar salads  after discovering they were mislabeled as Greek salads. The mislabeled salads contain packaged croutons, which is an undeclared wheat allergen not included on the Greek salad kit label. Individuals who have an allergy or…

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Versa Marketing recalls Fusia Szechuan Stir fry due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes

Versa Marketing recalls Fusia Szechuan Stir fry due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes   Fresno, CA, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Versa Marketing Inc. of Fresno, CA is recalling 4,089 cases of Fusia Szechuan Stir fry because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes…

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Nintendo’s highly-anticipated new console, Switch arrives at Toys“R”Us stores nationwide

Nintendo's highly-anticipated new console, Switch arrives at Toys“R”Us stores nationwide   WAYNE, NJ, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gamers, rejoice! This Friday, March 3, Nintendo's highly-anticipated new console, Switch, will hit shelves at Toys“R”Us stores nationwide - no preorder required! A combination home console and handheld, Switch delivers an entirely new way to play whenever and wherever…

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Whole Foods Market opens new location in Newark, New Jersey

Newark, N.J., 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, America’s Healthiest Grocery store®, will celebrate the opening of its much anticipated Newark, New Jersey, location on Wednesday, March 1. The 29,000-square-foot store is located in the recently renovated Hahne and Company building at 633 Broad St. in the city’s Central Ward. Opening day will…

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X5 Retail Group opens new distribution centre in Orenburg, Russia

Orenburg, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. (“X5” or the “Company”), a leading Russian food retailer, announces the development of its logistics infrastructure in the Southern Ural Region with the opening of a distribution centre (DC) in Orenburg. The 19,000 sq m logistics facility will serve the Pyaterochka chain in the Orenburg Region…

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JCPenney announces the election of Debora Plunkett to its board of directors

Colleen Barrett to Retire from the Board in May PLANO, Texas, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) today (March 2, 2017) announced the election of Debora Plunkett, former senior advisor to the director of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), to its board of directors. Possessing extensive experience in cybersecurity, information assurance…

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Meijer announces $375 million investment for seven new Meijer supercenters and 22 different remodel projects in 2017

Meijer announces $375 million investment for seven new Meijer supercenters and 22 different remodel projects in 2017   Investment includes retailer’s first stores in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the Green Bay, Wis. market GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is investing more than $375 million in new and remodeled stores this year across its…

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Xcel Brands management team to present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2017 Consumer and Retail Technology Conference

NEW YORK, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELB) ("Xcel" or the "Company"), a brand management and media company, today (March 02, 2017) announced Robert W. D'Loren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Seth Burroughs, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Treasury, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2017…

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Fresh Grocer store opens at Monument Rd. in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brown’s Super Stores, operator of ShopRite supermarkets in the Philadelphia area for nearly three decades, cut the ribbon today (March 2, 2017) on its second Fresh Grocer store concept at 4160 Monument Rd. in Philadelphia. The new store brings 200 jobs to the area and offers an expanded selection of…

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Taubman Centers, Inc. declares regular quarterly dividend of $0.625 per share of common stock

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) today (03/02/2017) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.625 per share of common stock, an increase of 5 percent. The common dividend is payable March 31, 2017 to shareholders of record on March 15, 2017. Since…

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Stater Bros. Markets expands Instacart online grocery ordering and home delivery service in Orange County to 26 supermarket locations

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — To provide added convenience and accommodate the evolving needs of its customers, Stater Bros. Markets is proud to announce the expansion of Instacart online grocery ordering and home delivery service in Orange County. Instacart's online grocery ordering and delivery service has gone from operating out of one Stater…

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Weingarten Realty Investors to participate in the Citi 2017 Global Property CEO Conference in Florida

HOUSTON, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE: WRI) today (3/2/2017) announced its participation in the Citi 2017 Global Property CEO Conference being held March 5th to March 8th in Hollywood, Florida. Andrew “Drew” Alexander, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present on Tuesday, March 7th. To listen to the presentation, please…

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