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Daily Archives: May 3, 2017

Starbucks® introduces the new Midnight Mint Mocha Frappuccino

Starbucks® introduces the new Midnight Mint Mocha Frappuccino SEATTLE, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just in time for Frappuccino® beverage season, Starbucks® stores in the United States and Canada are blending something new for customers with the Midnight Mint Mocha Frappuccino® blended beverage along with returning favorite S’mores Frappuccino® blended beverage. Both beverages are available in…

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Starbucks adds more protein, fruits and vegetables to its grab-and-go lunch menu

Starbucks adds more protein, fruits and vegetables to its grab-and-go lunch menu SEATTLE, Country, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — In response to customer feedback and just in time for summer, Starbucks has added more protein, fruits and vegetables to the company’s grab-and-go lunch menu. The top customer requests asked for protein-packed options, chicken and turkey raised…

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Colruyt reopens newly renovated Jemappes store

Halle, Belgium, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Colruyt Jemappes will open its doors after a few weeks of renovation work. The store has been completely rearranged and restyled into a new-generation Colruyt store. "During closure, we completely rearranged the store", says store manager Geoffrey Severino. "Customers can now shop even more efficiently in a…

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Retail decoration: Spanish firm Panespol launches new ideas LAB to meet creatives’ wild designs

Alicante, Spain, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Spanish design surfaces company Panespol® has launched a new bespoke service for architects and designers who need made-to-measure 3D objects for retail decoration. Claiming to provide any shapes, materials, and reasonable sizes, as well as special effects, tricks, and delivery to sharp deadlines, the Panespol® LAB service…

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The Home Depot® to announce its 1Q 2017 financial results on Tuesday, May 16, 2017

ATLANTA, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced today (May 2, 2017) that it will hold its First Quarter 2017 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, May 16, at 9 a.m. ET. A webcast will be available by logging onto http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations and selecting the First Quarter Earnings Conference Call…

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Bags & travel retailer Duifhuizen goes cross-border

OUD-BEIJERLAND (THE NETHERLANDS), 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Duifhuizen, specialist retailer of bags & travel items, has made its range more accessible to international customers. Apart from its 26 brick-and-mortar shops in The Netherlands and its two online shops, duifhuizen.nl and duifhuizen.be, the retailer has now also gone live with an English online shop: www.duifhuizen.com.…

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Schnuck Markets recalls fresh ground beef purchased the morning of May 2 from its Des Peres, Mo. store

DES PERES, Mo., 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Schnuck Markets, Inc. is voluntarily recalling fresh ground beef purchased the morning of May 2 from its Des Peres, Mo. store located at 12332 Manchester Road (63131). The recall was initiated after a store teammate discovered metal shavings in the grind. This recall includes fresh ground beef labeled as: 90/10…

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NRF calls on the House Financial Services Committee to reject efforts to repeal debit card swipe fee reform

WASHINGTON, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today (May 2, 2017) called on the House Financial Services Committee to reject efforts to repeal debit card swipe fee reform as it considers approval of the Financial Choice Act. “Debit card swipe fee reform has brought competition and transparency to the debit card payments…

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Marks & Spencer appoints Jill McDonald to the new role of Managing Director, Clothing, Home & Beauty

LONDON, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer announces that Jill McDonald, currently CEO at Halfords, has been appointed to the new role of Managing Director, Clothing, Home & Beauty. Jill’s role will have overall profit and loss accountability for all aspects of the M&S non-Food business, from design and sourcing through to…

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New partnership will integrate access to AWS services into Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform

Unique offering will allow customers to deploy AWS services from within Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform both on-premises and in the cloud Alliance will also bring closer product alignment to enable new AWS services to be available with Red Hat Enterprise Linux faster than ever BOSTON, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (05/02/2017),…

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Amazon Original Kids Series Dino Dana to take viewers to a whole new level of dinosaur adventures starting May 26 on Prime Video

From the Creator of Dino Dan and Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures, Comes the Next Chapter of Dinosaur Adventures in the Emmy Award-Winning Franchise SEATTLE, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (May 2, 2017) announced its brand-new Amazon Original Kids Series, Dino Dana, is scheduled to premiere on Friday, May 26 on Prime Video in the…

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Shopify announces First-Quarter 2017 Revenue Grows 75% Year on Year

First-Quarter Revenue Grows 75% Year on Year First-Quarter Gross Merchandise Volume Grows 81% Year on Year Shopify reports in U.S. dollars and in accordance with U.S. GAAP Ottawa, Canada, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP)(TSX:SHOP), the leading cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses, today announced strong…

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The TJX Companies, Inc. to hold 1Q FY2018 financial results conference call on Tuesday, May 16, 2017

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) today (May 2, 2017) announced that it plans to release its first quarter Fiscal 2018 sales and earnings results on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, before 9:30 a.m. ET. At 11:00 a.m. ET that day, Ernie Herrman, TJX’s Chief Executive Officer and President, will…

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The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. closes an extension of its $730 million ABL Tranche A credit facility in advance of its Dec 2018 maturity date

YORK, Pa., 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) announced today (May 01, 2017) that it has successfully completed the closing of an extension of its $730 million ABL Tranche A credit facility in advance of its December 2018 maturity date.  The Tranche A revolving facility is now due to mature…

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Florida Retail Federation (FRF) concerned for the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday omission

TALLAHASSEE, FL, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Below is a quote from FRF President & CEO R. Scott Shalley regarding the legislature's recent decision NOT to fund the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: "The Florida Retail Federation (FRF) applauds Legislative leaders for their work on the 2017 tax package. We are, however, concerned to learn…

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Coach, Inc. 3Q- FY2017: Our solid performance was very much in line with our expectations and our strategic initiatives

Coach, Inc. 3Q- FY2017: Our solid performance was very much in line with our expectations and our strategic initiatives   Coach Brand North America Comparable Store Sales Increased 3% in the Third Quarter Third Quarter GAAP EPS was $0.43 Versus $0.40 a Year Ago, Up 7%; Non-GAAP EPS was $0.46 Versus $0.44 a Year Ago,…

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Apranga Group reports EUR 15.6 million retail turnover in April 2017

Vilnius, Lithuania, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The retail turnover (including VAT) of the Apranga Group amounted to EUR 15.6 million in April 2017, and was the same as in April 2016. In January through April 2017, the retail turnover of Apranga Group (including VAT) reached EUR 63.4 million, and increased by 6.2% year-to-year. In January-April…

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SPAR Guangdong celebrates the opening of two new hypermarkets in Guzhen Huayi and Wuhua County

SPAR Guangdong celebrates the opening of two new hypermarkets in Guzhen Huayi and Wuhua County   Guangdong, China, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR China Partner, SPAR Guangdong, celebrated the opening of two new hypermarkets recently, one in the town of Guzhen Huayi and the other in Wuhua County. The Guzhen Huayi Hypermarket has a retail selling…

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New research underscores need for continued monitoring of pharmaceutical marketing practices to help drive down overall drug spending

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today (May 2, 2017) lauded findings from new research showing that policies limiting pharmaceutical sales activities at academic medical centers resulted in a modest, but significant change in prescribing behavior. The research, published today in an issue of the Journal of the American Medical…

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CVS Health announces increased Net revenues by 3.0% to $44.5 billion during First Quarter

First Quarter Year-over-year Highlights: Net revenues increased 3.0% to $44.5 billion GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.92; Adjusted EPS of $1.17 Generated cash flow from operations of $3.5 billion; free cash flow of $3.1 billion 2017 Guidance: Confirmed full year GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $5.02 to $5.18 …

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Al Meera announces growth in its financial results for 1Q 2017

Al Meera announces growth in its financial results for 1Q 2017   DOHA, Qatar, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C.) announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2017, three months ended 31 March 2017. Sales reached QAR 644.1 million, compared to QAR 641.0 million for the same period in…

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Al Meera ready to welcome the Holy Month with high quality products at the best price

Al Meera ready to welcome the Holy Month with high quality products at the best price   DOHA, Qatar, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C) announced yesterday its ‘1438 consumer goods at cost price’ distinctive offer, that comes as part of the Company’s Ramadan campaign under the slogan ‘an abundance of good,…

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The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. welcomes Norm Veit as its new EVP, Chief Information Officer

YORK, Pa., 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) today (May 2, 2017 ) announced the appointment of Norm Veit to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer of the Company, effective Monday, May 1, 2017.  Mr. Veit will have responsibility for IT strategy and operations. Veit brings more than…

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NCR executive Andrea Ledford named 2017 Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year – Sustainable Workforce

Recognized for Making Workforce Quality and Engagement a Strategic Advantage Duluth, Ga, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today ( May 2, 2017) announced that Executive Vice President of the Chief Administration Office and Chief Human Resources Officer Andrea Ledford has been named 2017 Chief Human Resources…

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Brixmor Property Group 1Q2017: despite retail bankruptcies and store closings, our portfolio continued to benefit from healthy tenant demand

Achieves Highest First Quarter New and Renewal Leasing Volume  Continues to Drive Robust Cash Leasing Spreads NEW YORK, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE: BRX) ("Brixmor" or the "Company") announced today (May 1, 2017) its operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2017. For the three months…

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Dunkin’ Donuts adds new Frozen Dunkin’ Coffee to its coffee lineup

Dunkin’ Donuts adds new Frozen Dunkin’ Coffee to its coffee lineup   The authentic taste of Dunkin’ Donuts’ signature Original Blend coffee now served frozen Dunkin’ Donuts will give guests the chance to enjoy free samples of Frozen Dunkin’ Coffee with special nationwide tasting event on May 19 CANTON, MA,, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/…

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Baskin-Robbins announces Polka Dot Cake and Elegant Rosette Cake just in time for Mother’s Day

Baskin-Robbins announces Polka Dot Cake and Elegant Rosette Cake just in time for Mother's Day CANTON, Mass., 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of specialty ice cream shops, is excited to celebrate moms of all styles with the new Polka Dot Cake and the returning Elegant Rosette Cake. The Polka Dot…

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Rakuten Kobo introduces new updated version of the original crowd-pleasing waterproof eReader

Just in time for summer, Kobo empowers passionate readers to enjoy worry-free reading wherever they go. Toronto, ON, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Relaxing takes many forms, and many agree that reading is key, especially when it takes place near water whether in the bath, on the dock, by the pool, or at the beach. In…

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FMI comments on the House Financial Services Committee consideration of The Financial CHOICE Act of 2017

ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food Marketing Institute (FMI) President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin issued the following statement regarding the House Financial Services Committee consideration of The Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). “H.R. 10 allows the country’s largest banks to take $10 billion a year out of the hands of Main Street grocers and…

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