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FMI and NRF to combine existing risk and safety signature events into one cross-industry gathering

ORLANDO, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the National Retail Federation (NRF) will partner on PROTECT in 2018, according to a live joint announcement made today (March 21, 2017) at the Audit, Safety, Asset Protection Conference in Orlando. The two associations will combine their existing risk and safety signature…
March 23, 20170Comments

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RILA to host 2017 Retail Asset Protection Conference on April 9-12 in New Orleans, LA

Arlington , VA, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — ​For the first time, members of the media are invited to attend the 2017 Retail Asset Protection Conference, hosted by the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) April 9-12 in New Orleans, LA. The conference will bring together top global retail asset protection executives and industry experts for…
March 23, 20170Comments

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Riviana Foods Inc. recalls certain Ronzoni® Thin Spaghetti cartons that may contain an egg fettuccine product

Riviana Foods Inc. recalls certain Ronzoni® Thin Spaghetti cartons that may contain an egg fettuccine product   Houston, Texas, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Riviana Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling 610 cases of certain coded Ronzoni® Thin Spaghetti cartons that may contain an egg fettuccine product. The affected Ronzoni Thin Spaghetti cartons do not declare the allergen…
March 23, 20170Comments

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EuroCan Manufacturing recalls Barnsdale Farms®, HoundsTooth® and Mac’s Choice® Pig Ears due to potential contamination of Salmonella

EuroCan Manufacturing recalls Barnsdale Farms®, HoundsTooth® and Mac's Choice® Pig Ears due to potential contamination of Salmonella   New Hamburg, Ontario, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — EuroCan Manufacturing is voluntarily recalling Lot Number 84 consisting of it's individually shrink-wrapped, 6-pack, 12-pack and 25-pack bags of Barnsdale Farms®, HoundsTooth® and Mac's Choice® Pig Ears because they have the…
March 23, 20170Comments

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Wegmans Food Markets to open stores in Hanover, NJ on July 23 and in Montvale, NJ on Sept. 24

Hiring and training are ongoing at both locations and a culinary recruitment event will be held Monday, March 27, from 2 to 6 p.m.  ROCHESTER, NY, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets announced today (March 21, 2017) the grand opening dates for its two locations in Northern New Jersey. Wegmans Hanover, a 113,000…
March 23, 20170Comments

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Starbucks teams up with French fashion house Paul & Joe for spring merchandise collection

Starbucks teams up with French fashion house Paul & Joe for spring merchandise collection   Seattle, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — This is what happens when a fashion house meets a coffeehouse. Starbucks has collaborated with acclaimed French fashion house Paul & Joe to offer a curated collection of exclusive designer merchandise to celebrate the spring season. Designed…
March 23, 20170Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer Shops

John Lewis appoints Julie Blake as Branch Manager for its first ever shop in Oxford

London, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis has taken the next step toward opening its first ever shop in Oxford today ( 16 March 2017) by announcing the appointment of long-standing Partner Julie Blake as Branch Manager. Julie will be responsible for the overall success of the 120,000 sq ft shop, which represents an…
March 23, 20170Comments

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Bulgari expands its exclusively “made in Italy” manufacturing network with a new jewelry manufacturing facility in Valenza, Italy

Bulgari expands its exclusively “made in Italy” manufacturing network with a new jewelry manufacturing facility in Valenza, Italy   Paris, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bulgari inaugurated its new jewelry manufacturing facility in Valenza, Italy, on March 17. Bridging tradition and innovation, the 14,000-square-meter site expands Bulgari’s exclusively “made in Italy” manufacturing network. Bulgari has continually amazed, innovated…
March 23, 20170Comments

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Consumer Goods Electronics Home & Garden Retail Safety Products Technology

Netatmo Security cameras, the smartest way to protect the house, roll out across the US in 800 Home Depot Stores

FRANCE, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Netatmo Security cameras, the smartest way to protect the house, roll out across the US in 800 Home Depot Stores. As more than 2.5 million home intrusions are reported every year in the United States, Americans are increasingly concerned about the security of their home. Thanks to their…
March 22, 20170Comments

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Cashless Drive will Push India’s Retail Sector to New High

Chennai, India, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The Government’s ambition to make India a cashless economy was further vindicated by its recent Budget proposals for 2017-18 which have series of measures aiming at pushing cashless transactions even by small retailers across India. The government has made its intention clear when it first introduced Aadhaar (smart)…
March 22, 20170Comments

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The House of Givenchy announces the appointment of Clare Waight Keller as Artistic Director

The House of Givenchy announces the appointment of Clare Waight Keller as Artistic Director   Paris, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The House of Givenchy is pleased to announce the appointment of Clare Waight Keller as Artistic Director, effective May 2nd 2017. Clare Waight Keller will take on all creative responsibilities, including Women’s and Men’s Ready-to-wear and accessories collections,…
March 22, 20170Comments

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Asda removes its Slimzone range of healthy, frozen ready meals from its shelves

LEEDS, England, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (March 19, 2017), Asda will remove its Slimzone range of healthy, frozen ready meals from its shelves. Since its launch in January, Slimzone has proven to be extremely popular with Asda’s customers and, as one of the best value healthy ready meals of its kind on the market,…
March 22, 20170Comments

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Dollar General Corporation announces the retirement of its EVP and CMO James “Jim” W. Thorpe

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today ( March 16, 2017) announced James “Jim” W. Thorpe , executive vice president and chief merchandising officer (CMO), will retire from Dollar General effective April 15, 2017. “Jim’s strong understanding of our core customer and passion for our business have been instrumental…
March 22, 20170Comments

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Rite Aid starts its annual fundraising campaign to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Now Through May 6, Customers Can Purchase $1 Paper Miracle Balloons to Support Their Local Children's Miracle Network Hospital Rite Aid Raised $6 Million in 2016, Bringing Grand Fundraising Total Since 1994 to Nearly $81 Million Camp Hill, Pa., 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — From now through May 6, Rite Aid associates chainwide will…
March 22, 20170Comments

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Whole Foods Market announces special discounts on facial care and cosmetics during Beauty Week 2017, March 22 to 28

AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — In celebration of Beauty Week 2017, Whole Foods Market is offering special discounts on its wide selection of facial care and cosmetics. From March 22 to 28, all facial care and cosmetics will be 25 percent off. In addition, on Friday, March 24, stores will offer limited…
March 22, 20170Comments

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Xcel Brands, Inc. to work with Ariel Foxman to develop digital and media strategies and drive its data analytics effort

NEW YORK, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELB)  announces Ariel Foxman will be working with their executive team as a consultant who brings more than two decades of leadership, brand building, content creation, e-Commerce execution and digital analytics experience. He will work with Xcel to fully develop digital and media strategy and…
March 22, 20170Comments

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Price Chopper Supermarkets to host Kosher Open House just in time for Passover

Colonie, NY, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just in time for Passover, Price Chopper Supermarkets will be hosting a Kosher Open House to highlight the breadth of its everyday kosher offer as well as the more than 1,000 Kosher-for-Passover products available for the pending holiday. Kosher store teammates and kosher trade partners will provide samples…
March 22, 20170Comments

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CBRE achieves number one global position for commercial real estate investment sales according to Real Capital Analytics

Los Angeles, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) was the top-ranked firm for commercial real estate investment sales globally during 2016, according to Real Capital Analytics (RCA). CBRE has achieved the number one global position in each of the six years that RCA has published global rankings, which are based on…
March 22, 20170Comments

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CBRE’s new Global Prime Office Rents survey: Hong Kong is the world’s highest-priced office market

Los Angeles, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hong Kong is the world’s highest-priced office market, according to CBRE Group, Inc.’s new Global Prime Office Rents survey. European markets showed the most consistent growth in prime office rent, mostly due to a lack of supply. Belfast (up 25 percent year-over-year) led the way among the…
March 22, 20170Comments

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BESTSELLER FOUNDATION partners with Samasource Kenya to connect people to digital work opportunities

BESTSELLER FOUNDATION partners with Samasource Kenya to connect people to digital work opportunities   BRANDE, Denmark, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — BESTSELLER FOUNDATION has partnered with Samasource Kenya to lift more people out of poverty by connecting them to digital work opportunities – and giving them a chance to create a better future for themselves. Samasource Kenya is…
March 22, 20170Comments

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7‑Eleven introduces the first ever Trolli-branded Slurpee flavor – Pineapple Lime

7‑Eleven introduces the first ever Trolli-branded Slurpee flavor – Pineapple Lime   7‑Eleven, Inc. and Ferrara Candy Company’s Trolli brand are at it again with another Weirdly Awesome collaboration – this time featuring (slow clap) sloths, an exclusive Slurpee® flavor, Weirdly Awesome straws and a FREE offer. IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc. and…
March 22, 20170Comments

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Business Financial Management Pet Products Philanthropy Retail Retailer

PetSmart Charities expands its grant categories to provide more ways for nonprofits to benefit from funding support

Six New Grant Categories; Now 10 Total, Offer Eligible Nonprofits in the U.S. and Canada More Chances than Ever Before to Apply for Funding for Initiatives Aligned with PetSmart Charities’ New Mission PHOENIX, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart Charities, the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, today ( March 21, 2017) unveiled a…
March 22, 20170Comments

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Tops Friendly Markets announces cooking classes at its Tops Cooking School

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, western Vermont, and north central Massachusetts is pleased to be able to offer a wide variety of cooking classes at its Tops Cooking School to appeal to the chef in all of us. From heart…
March 22, 20170Comments

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Lowe’s Canada sponsors Tagliani Autosport’s #18 racecar for the 2017 NASCAR Pinty’s Series (NPS) season

Lowe's Canada sponsors Tagliani Autosport's #18 racecar for the 2017 NASCAR Pinty's Series (NPS) season   Boucherville (Québec), 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe's Canada is proud to announce its sponsorship of Tagliani Autosport's #18 racecar for the 2017 NASCAR Pinty's Series (NPS) season. In 2016, Alex Tagliani enjoyed his best season ever in the NASCAR…
March 22, 20170Comments

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Lowe’s Canada to support the entire independent retailer network and to further leverage the Ace dealer support program

Investing resources to support and grow the Canadian home improvement network and further leverage the Ace brand Ace dealers poised to receive more attractive product pricing, marketing support, a dedicated website with a platform for online sales and broader offering Boucherville, QC , 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe's Canada today (February 16,…
March 22, 20170Comments

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PVH further participates in the fast growing online channel with the acquisition of direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer True&Co.

NEW YORK, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH] announced today (Mar. 16, 2017) that it has entered into an agreement to acquire True&Co., a direct-to-consumer intimate apparel e-commerce retailer. True&Co. is changing the way women shop online by redesigning the art of bra shopping. It uses a proprietary fit quiz to recommend…
March 22, 20170Comments

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H & B Packing Co., Inc. recalls boneless beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103

WASHINGTON, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — H & B Packing Co., Inc., a Waco, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 79,461 pounds of boneless beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Mar 19, 2017). The boneless beef items were produced…
March 22, 20170Comments

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NCR continues to empower financial institutions in India with 200,000 ATMs produced in its manufacturing facility in Chennai

NCR continues to lead the financial services industry in India with innovative technologies that provide exceptional customer experiences CHENNAI, India, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (March 15, 2017) announced that its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Mahindra World City, in Chengalpet, Chennai has achieved the unique…
March 22, 20170Comments

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Kroger’s Michigan division ratifies new labor agreement with Local 876

NOVI, Mich., 2017-Mar-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (March 16, 2017) announced that associates working at 103 stores in the company's Michigan division have ratified a new labor agreement with Local 876. "We are pleased to reach an agreement that is good for our associates. This new contract provides wage increases,…
March 21, 20170Comments

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