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KiwiTech Announces Strategic Partnership with Blingby

Strategic partnership formed to revolutionize video content delivery and e-commerce Washington DC, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — KiwiTech, LLC, a startup accelerator and technology services company, has announced a strategic partnership with Blingby, an innovative digital advertising and marketing platform. Blingby users watch, buy, book or rent the styles and places that inspire them. However,…
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PVH Corp. to release its 4Q 2016 earnings results on Wednesday, March 22, 2017

NEW YORK, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) today (Mar. 8, 2017) announced that it will release its fourth quarter 2016 earnings results on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 after the market closes. PVH will sponsor a conference call on Thursday, March 23, 2017 beginning at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time, hosted by Emanuel Chirico,…
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Calvin Klein, Inc. commits to Women’s Empowerment Principles

Calvin Klein, Inc. commits to Women’s Empowerment Principles   NEW YORK, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Calvin Klein, Inc. announced today (Mar. 8, 2017) that it signed the Women’s Empowerment Principles, a joint initiative of UN Women and the UN Global Compact, comprising a set of seven areas in which businesses can take action to promote gender…
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Best Buy Canada announces the return of Geek Squad Academy to offer free hands-on technology classes to kids

Burnaby, BC, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy Canada is proud to announce the return of Geek Squad Academy to Canada for the third year. Geek Squad Academy pairs non-profit organizations and schools with local Geek Squad Agents from Best Buy stores to offer hands-on technology classes, at no charge, to youth aged 10-16…
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Sainsbury’s kicks off Jersey Royal season with potatoes available earlier than expected

Sainsbury’s kicks off Jersey Royal season with potatoes available earlier than expected   London, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — This year, Sainsbury’s will be the first major retailer to kick off the prestigious and long awaited Jersey Royal season with potatoes available earlier than expected in selected stores from Wednesday 8th March. Due to a milder winter than…
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Walgreens Boots Alliance to release its fiscal 2017 2Q earnings results on Wednesday, 5 April 2017

DEERFIELD, Ill, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) will release its fiscal 2017 second quarter earnings results at 7 a.m. Eastern time Wednesday, 5 April 2017, followed by a one-hour conference call with Walgreens Boots Alliance management beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. The conference call will be simulcast through…
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LVMH hosted the first EllesVMH Award ceremony

LVMH hosted the first EllesVMH Award ceremony   Paris, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with 2017 International Women’s Day, LVMH is organizing the first EllesVMH Award ceremony which recognizes the most innovative initiatives at LVMH Maisons to promote gender equality. An exhibition at LVMH headquarters will also present gender equality initiatives by 24 Group’s companies.…
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Lowe’s introduces Holoroom How To, an on-demand virtual reality skills clinic

Lowe’s introduces Holoroom How To, an on-demand virtual reality skills clinic   MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (March 7, 2017), Lowe’s introduces Holoroom How To, an on-demand virtual reality skills clinic and the latest iteration of Lowe’s Innovation Labs’ Holoroom experience, their immersive design and visualization tool. Debuting at select store locations in Boston…
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H&M commits to improve livelihoods of workers; joins United Nation’s Better Than Cash Alliance

As the first global fashion brand, H&M group has joined the United Nation's Better Than Cash Alliance to accelerate the transition from cash to digital payments in the supply chain. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today(8 MAR, 2017), many factory workers in the textile supply chain are paid entirely in cash. This means…
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NRF: St. Patrick’s Day spending expected to reach an all-time high

WASHINGTON, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Americans will spend more than ever as they put on their favorite green outfits to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, the National Retail Federation said today (March 8, 2017). According to NRF’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, spending for St. Patrick’s Day is expected to…
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The National Retail Federation supports legislation to repeal and replace ObamaCare

Bills Do Not Include Tax on Employer-Provided Health Benefits WASHINGTON, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today (March 7, 2017) said it supports legislation unveiled by House Republicans to repeal and replace former President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. “Retailers want reforms that push us toward a more competition-driven private health care market, and the…
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Macerich announces The Oaks as U.S.’s first BREEAM USA In-Use certified building

Macerich And BREEAM USA Announce The Oaks Shopping Center As First U.S. Property To Earn Prestigious Green Building Standard New U.S. Green Building Standard, 'BREEAM USA In-Use,' Measures and Monitors Environmental Performance of Existing Buildings SANTA MONICA, Calif., 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macerich (NYSE: MAC), one of the nation's leading owners, operators and…
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Kimco Realty announces the opening of its Grand Parkway Marketplace in Spring, Texas

Target is first to open at the new ground-up development, with additional tenants soon to follow NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM) announced the opening of its Grand Parkway Marketplace in Spring, Texas, with Target opening its doors to the public today (3/8/2017). The 126,000-square-foot Target is the first…
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SAI Global launches e-commerce platform based on Intershop’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform

  Digitalization powers easy risk management product search, online purchases, delivery of training and materials Enhances corporate brand presence and customer engagement Facilitates future cross-sell and subscription management services Jena, Germany, Sydney, Australia, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Risk management company, SAI Global has launched an e-commerce platform to enhance its corporate…
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A&H Focal Inc. recalls 29 dietary supplements due to possible presence of PDE-5 Inhibitors

Staten Island, NY, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — A&H Focal Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of the following products because many of these products have been historically tested by the FDA and found to contain PDE-5 Inhibitors (i.e. sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil, etc.) which is the active ingredient in an FDA-approved drug for erectile dysfunction…
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The SoyNut Butter Co. recalls I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butters and I.M. Healthy Granola products that may be contaminated with E. Coli O157:H7

The SoyNut Butter Co. recalls I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butters and I.M. Healthy Granola products that may be contaminated with E. Coli O157:H7   Glenview, IL, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The SoyNut Butter Co. of Glenview, IL is recalling all varieties of I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butters and all varieties of I.M. Healthy Granola products because they…
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Vulto Creamery recalls soft wash-rind raw milk cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Vulto Creamery recalls soft wash-rind raw milk cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination   Walton, New York, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vulto Creamery, Walton, New York, is recalling all lots of Ouleout, Miranda, Heinennellie, and Willowemoc soft wash-rind raw milk cheeses  out of an abundance of caution due to testing result from the US Food…
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Landies Candies Co. recalls “WEGMANS Milk Chocolate Big Ear Bunny Sucker” that may contain undeclared peanuts

Landies Candies Co. recalls “WEGMANS Milk Chocolate Big Ear Bunny Sucker” that may contain undeclared peanuts   Buffalo, NY, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Landies Candies Co. Inc. of Buffalo, NY is recalling its 3-oz packages of “WEGMANS Milk Chocolate Big Ear Bunny Sucker”, Net Wt 3 oz, Lot # 35016, Best by 9-15-2017 because they…
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Krispy Kreme Doughnut to open twenty Krispy Kreme® shops in Nigeria over period of five years

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation today (March 8, 2017) announced a development agreement with Quality Foods Africa. The agreement will bring twenty Krispy Kreme® shops to Nigeria over a period of five years. “We are thrilled to be expanding into Nigeria, and we are fortunate to be working with an…
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Whole Foods Market marks Pi Day with $3.14 off on large pies and pizzas on March 14

Whole Foods Market marks Pi Day with $3.14 off on large pies and pizzas on March 14   AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is celebrating Pi Day with $3.14 off both large bakery pies and large take-and-bake pizzas. This Pi Day deal is only valid on March 14 and available while supplies…
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Japan’s component supplier Ibiden commits to 100 percent renewable energy for all of its Apple manufacturing

Japan's component supplier Ibiden commits to 100 percent renewable energy for all of its Apple manufacturing   Ibiden Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Energy for Apple Production Cupertino, California, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Component supplier Ibiden is the first company in Japan to pledge it will power all of its Apple manufacturing with 100 percent renewable…
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BJ’s Wholesale Club donates $10,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

BJ's Wholesale Club donates $10,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida   ORLANDO, Fla., 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Wholesale Club today announced a $10,000 donation and partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, a Feeding America® Member food bank. The donation from the BJ's Charitable Foundation will help improve access to…
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Sequential Brands Group partners with SPR Sports to bring its active brands to Brazil

NEW YORK, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) ("Sequential" or the "Company") announced today (March 08, 2017) that it has entered into a long-term license agreement with SPR Indústria de Confecção Ltda. ("SPR Sports"), a leading sports manufacturer and distributor to bring its basketball brand AND1, active lifestyle brand AVIA, and…
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Price Chopper/Market 32 celebrates successful campaign for Wish Teen Kacey and her family’s trip to Hawaii

Schenectady, NY, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — In a twist on traditional Price Chopper/Market 32 charitable giving, a challenge was issued to Golub Headquarters staff and Price Chopper/Market 32 Distribution staff to participate in a campaign to help fund a local Make-A-Wish wish. “We’re proud that our stores and main office host campaigns throughout the year…
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Perry Ellis International announces license agreement with Optimo Group Limited for men’s, women’s and children’s watches

MIAMI, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Perry Ellis International announced today (March 7, 2017) that it has entered into a license agreement with Optimo Group Limited to design and distribute men's, women's and children's watches under the Perry Ellis® trademark in Greater China, Japan, Korea, India and throughout ASEAN.  The collections will be distributed…
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CBRE Americas Investor Intentions Survey 2017: Investors will remain actively engaged in real estate investment this year

Los Angeles Retains Position as Number One Target Industrial is Most Attractive Property Type for Investment More than Half of Institutional Investors Plan to Deploy $1 Billion or More in 2017 Los Angeles, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The prospect of increased U.S. economic growth combined with less regulation, means that investor…
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7‑Eleven launches franchise give-away contest targeted exclusively to women entrepreneurs

Winner’s Franchise-Fee Waiver Worth up to $190,000 IRVING, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Less than one-third of franchised businesses in the U.S. are owned by women, a statistic 7‑Eleven, Inc. would like to see rise. In an effort to increase its own number of female franchisees, the world’s largest convenience retailer is kicking off a…
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Paradies Lagardère introduces new Asian-Inspired dining concept at Washington Dulles International Airport

DULLES, Virginia, 2017-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Virginia residents and those traveling through the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) have a new fresh option for made-to-order Asian fare, as Pei Wei has opened for business today (March 07, 2017). The location will be the tenth airport site for the popular Asian brand, following the…
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