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Starbucks named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies according to the Ethisphere Institute

SEATTLE, 2017-Mar-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the 11th consecutive year, Starbucks has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies according to the Ethisphere Institute. Companies are evaluated in several categories: Reputation, Leadership and Innovation; Ethics and Compliance Program; Governance; Corporate Citizenship and Responsibility; Culture of Ethics. Only 124 companies were chosen from thousands of…
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Business Food & Beverage Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Tesco launches online ‘food waste hotline’ to help suppliers and growers identify food waste hotspots

Tesco launches online ‘food waste hotline’ to help suppliers and growers identify food waste hotspots CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Mar-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has launched an innovative, online ‘food waste hotline’, to help make it easier for suppliers and growers to pinpoint ongoing food waste hotspots, and work with the retailer in tackling them. The ‘hotline’ is…
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Apparel Retail Retailer

TAG Heuer unveils the second generation of its connected watch, the TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45

© TAG Heuer Designed, developed and assembled in Switzerland at the TAG Heuer watch manufacture in Chaux-de-Fonds, the Connected Modular 45 is the first luxury connected watch to bear the prestigious “Swiss Made” label. Developed in collaboration with Intel and Google, the watch features an impressive array of features and infinite customization options.  PARIS, 2017-Mar-15 — /EPR…
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Art Management Retail Retailer

Fondation Louis Vuitton announces record-breaking attendance figures for “Icons of Modern Art – the Shchukin Collection”

© Fondation Louis Vuitton Fondation Louis Vuitton reveals record-breaking visitor numbers for its modern art exhibition : over 1.2 million visitors for “Icons of Modern Art – the Shchukin Collection” (22 October 2016 to 5 March 2017), hailed as most successful art show in France for 50 years. PARIS, 2017-Mar-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fondation Louis Vuitton…
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Business Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Grupo EROSKI y Grupo DIA refuerzan su alianza abriendo nuevos ejes de colaboración

ELORRIO (BIZKAIA), España, 2017-Mar-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Grupo EROSKI y Grupo DIA han firmado un acuerdo de intenciones para la implementación de un nuevo proyecto focalizado en el desarrollo de sus productos de marca propia para maximizar la relación calidad-precio ofrecida al consumidor. El acuerdo consiste en una nueva colaboración entre ambas compañías que…
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Consumer Information Consumer Services E-Commerce Grocery Management Online Retailers Online Shopping Retail Retail Services Retailer

EROSKI extiende a Álava el servicio ‘click & drive’ de recogida de los pedidos online con el coche

EROSKI extiende a Álava el servicio ‘click & drive’ de recogida de los pedidos online con el coche El servicio gratuito que ofrece en el hipermercado EROSKI Boulevard ha supuesto una inversión de 40.000 € y la creación de dos puestos de trabajo Click & Drive combina la facilidad de la compra online con…
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Apparel Business Management Retail Retailer

H&M recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the world’s most ethical companies

H&M has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the seventh year in a row. Stockholm, SWEDEN, 2017-Mar-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — It's a great honour for H&M to be named one of the world’s most ethical companies. Our commitment to be ethical throughout our operations is…
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Marks & Spencer teams up with Ruby Wax to launch Frazzled Cafe in M&S stores

The number one bestselling author, comedian and leading mental health campaigner announces tie-up at London Book Fair LONDON, 2017-Mar-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer has joined forces with number one bestselling author, comedian and leading mental health awareness campaigner Ruby Wax to launch Frazzled Cafe in M&S stores. Announced today at London Book Fair,…
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Consumer Information Healthcare Management Marketing Retail Retailer

CVS Health launches second year of its five year commitment to help deliver the nation’s first tobacco-free generation

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Mar-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), the nation's largest pharmacy innovation company, today announced it will fund $10 million in new and expanded partnerships and programs to launch the second year of Be The First, the company's five year, $50 million commitment to help deliver the nation's first…
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Grocery Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

Asda announces hourly pay increase as part of new contract offer to store colleagues in Great Britain

Asda announces hourly pay increase as part of new contract offer to store colleagues in Great Britain Asda to offer its colleagues a base rate of £8.50 p/h - £1p/h over the Government’s incoming National Living Wage. New contract offer benefits customers by including greater levels of flexibility to put the right colleagues in…
March 14, 20170Comments

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Management Retail Retailer Technology

National Retail Federation and Object Management Group announces new partnership

WASHINGTON, 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation and international technology standards consortium Object Management Group today announced that they have formed a new partnership to manage a portion of the functions previously performed by NRF’s Association for Retail Technology Standards division. “This arrangement will allow NRF to focus on ARTS’ core mission of…
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RILA launches Tech Center for Innovation with Accenture

Arlington , VA, 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and Accenture (ACN: NYSE), today announced the launch of RILA's (R)Tech Center for Innovation. The new initiative will explore the impact that technologies like artificial intelligence and virtual reality will have on the retail industry and help retailers create innovative…
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Convenience Stores Retail Retailer

NACS: Consumer optimism is at an all-time high Despite rising gasoline prices

​ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Despite rising gasoline prices, three in five (61%) gasoline consumers report feeling optimistic about the state of the economy, according to the latest National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Consumer Fuels survey. Consumer optimism is at an all-time high across the four-plus years the national survey has…
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Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Green O’riginal Glazed Doughnut on Friday, March 17

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will change the name of its iconic Original Glazed doughnut on Friday, March 17. The green O'riginal Glazed doughnut is available at participating shops in the U.S. and Canada. (Photo: Business Wire) Name change is first in brand’s history; green doughnut will be available March 17 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — An…
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Entertainment Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts launches first-ever digital shop and real-life Power Rangers doughnuts to promote Saban’s Power Rangers movie

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Lionsgate have teamed up to promote the release of Saban's Power Rangers with the launch of Krispy Kreme's first-ever digital shop and real-life Power Rangers doughnuts. Saban's Power Rangers hits theaters nationwide on March 24. (Photo: Business Wire) Digital shop experience in City of Angel Grove gives consumers first taste of movie WINSTON-SALEM,…
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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

SHARE BUYBACK UPDATE: AHOLD DELHAIZE REPURCHASED 1,112,266 OF AHOLD DELHAIZE COMMON SHARES FROM MARCH 6, 2017 UP TO AND INCLUDING MARCH 10, 2017

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 1,112,266 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from March 6, 2017 up to and including March 10, 2017. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €20.35 per share for a total consideration of € 22.6 million. These repurchases were…
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Business Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Ahold Delhaize subsidiaries reach agreements to divest five stores and one project in Belgium

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize today announced its Belgian subsidiaries have reached agreements to divest five stores and one project in Belgium. The divestments are made to comply with the conditions the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) attached to its approval of the merger of Ahold and Delhaize Group in 2016. Lidl…
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Home & Garden Home Decor Retail Retail Services Retail Solutions Retailer

JCPenney partners with leading manufacturers and service providers to help customers with their home improvement plans

JCPenney Home Services Test stores feature service displays for HVAC, bathroom remodeling, home water solutions and more PLANO, Texas, 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — As homeowners continue to invest a larger percentage of their disposable income on home upgrades, JCPenney [NYSE: JCP] is capitalizing on the strong housing market by launching JCPenney Home Services™ this month.…
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Grocery Retail Retailer

Whole Foods Market opens new store located at H Street NE, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, March 15

The first store in Northeast D.C. features local brands, in-store pub and Chef Erik Bruner-Yang WASHINGTON, 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will open its sixth location in the District of Columbia – and first store in Northeast – at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15. The community is invited to join store team…
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Business Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

KappAhl announces reorganization; merges Marketing and Retail functions

Mölndal, Sweden, 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — KappAhl carries out a reorganization that involves the merging of the functions Marketing and Retail. As a result of this a new role, Vice President Customer Experience, will be recruited. The new position will be held by President and CEO, Danny Feltmann, during the introduction of the new…
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Registration is now open to welcome volunteers for the 2017 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give

Registration is now open to welcome volunteers for the 2017 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Fourth-year event looking for volunteers GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — With back-to-back top honors from the LPGA under its belt, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give remains one of the premier events on the tour. Tournament organizations…
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Business Management

CBRE Group recognized as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere Institute

Los Angeles, CA, 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) has been recognized as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This is the fourth year in a row CBRE has achieved this recognition. “CBRE’s values and…
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Business Environment Management Retail

CBRE Group highlights its smart building solutions with the opening of its Smart Building Client Experience Center

CBRE Group opens its Smart Building Client Experience Center Milwaukee, WI, 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced the opening of a Smart Building Client Experience Center (CEC) to spotlight leading building technology solutions. Located outside Milwaukee in the Gateway West Commerce Center, CBRE’s Smart Building Client Experience Center is a 34,000-square-foot,…
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Fisch düngt Pflanze: REWE geht neue Wege mit Produkten aus Aquaponik

Fisch düngt Pflanze: REWE geht neue Wege mit Produkten aus Aquaponik Nachhaltiges Verfahren schont Ressourcen und setzt auf Lokalität Koln, Deutschland, 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gemeinsam mit dem Berliner Start-up ECF Farmsystems engagiert sich REWE für ein ganzheitliches und umweltfreundliches Verfahren bei der Produktion von Barsch und Basilikum: Aquaponik. Die Aufzucht von Buntbarschen mitten in…
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Retail Retail Services Retailer Shopping Shops

Paradies Lagardère brings new retail offerings at the Louisville International Airport

Paradies Lagardère brings new retail offerings at the Louisville International Airport Iconic news leader and signature local concepts provide busy passengers with more choices ATLANTA, GA, 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère, the North American travel retail and restaurateur leader, and the Louisville International Airport (SDF), today held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to introduce several new retail…
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Business Human Resources Management Retail Retailer

Weingarten Realty Investors announces management promotions

HOUSTON, 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE:WRI) announced today the promotions of Richard H. Carson to Senior Vice President / Development and Acquisitions, Timothy M. Frakes to Senior Vice President / Development and Acquisitions, Chad Ellis to Divisional Vice President / Finance, Kent Maxey to Regional Vice President / Property Management, Blane…
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NEW ZEALAND: Foodstuffs North Island announceS divestment plan for its Kiln Street site

Foodstuffs North Island has announced that it is marketing for sale its 4.0369ha site at 57 Kiln Street, Silverstream in Upper Hutt. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — “Foodstuffs is committed to maintaining its Wellington operations, but no longer requires the entire 23,500sqm warehouse and office complex and is assessing options to either…
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PetSmart launches its biggest philanthropic campaign in its 30-year history

For Every Bag of Dog or Cat Food Purchased, PetSmart Will Donate a Meal to Pets in Need* PHOENIX, 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — In celebration of its 30th anniversary, PetSmart announced today the launch of its new Buy a Bag, Give a Meal program, where for every bag of dog or cat food purchased online…
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Awards Business Retail Retailer Technology

Millennium India Bags Best Partner Award from Honeywell

Chennai, India, 2017-Mar-13 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Leading POS technology provider Millennium Soft-Tech India has bagged the “Highest Growth Partner Award for 2016” from the multinational conglomerate  Honeywell India. The award was presented to Millennium India, a pioneer in introducing Point of Sale (POS) technology products in India, at the recently held ‘REIMAGINE 2017 Leadership…
March 13, 20170Comments

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