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Monthly Archives: July 2017

First Data acquisition of CardConnect now complete

NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — First Data Corporation (NYSE: FDC), a global leader in commerce-enabling technology and solutions, and CardConnect Corp., a payment processing and technology solutions provider, today (06 Jul 2017) announced the successful completion of First Data’s tender offer to purchase the outstanding shares of CardConnect common stock for $15.00 per…

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Starbucks Augusta Soluble Plant to undergo a $120 million expansion

Starbucks Augusta Soluble Plant to undergo a $120 million expansion   Seattle, 2017-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — A $120 million expansion of the Starbucks Augusta Soluble Plant announced today (July 6, 2017) will nearly double the size of the operation and create up to 100 new jobs at the Georgia facility in the year after construction…

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Amazon announces animated kid series Lost in Oz to premiere August 4 on Prime Video in the US and UK

Brand-New Series Expands on Multiple Emmy-Winning Special and Stars Voice Talent of Ashley Boettcher, Gina Gershon, Allison Mack, Jorge Diaz and Nika Futterman SEATTLE, 2017-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Jul. 6, 2017) announced that Lost in Oz, the highly-anticipated animated kid series for children ages 6-11, is scheduled to premiere August 4 on Prime Video in the US and UK. The new series,…

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H&M teams up with colette for an exclusive edition of H&M Studio AW17

H&M teams up with colette for an exclusive edition of H&M Studio AW17   STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2017-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M has teamed up with the iconic Parisian concept store colette for an exclusive edition of H&M Studio AW17. While the nine-piece collection is rooted in the main AW17 designs, the H&M Studio x colette collection…

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Sonic Corp. declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share of common stock

OKLAHOMA CITY, 2017-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ:SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today (Jul 6, 2017) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share of common stock to be paid to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 9, 2017, with a payment…

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CVS Health Corporation announces quarterly dividend of $0.50 (50 cents) per share on its common stock

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today (July 6, 2017) announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.50 (50 cents) per share on the corporation’s common stock. The dividend is payable on August 3, 2017, to holders of record on July 24, 2017. About…

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Macerich Schedules Second Quarter 2017 Earnings Release on Wednesday, August 2, 2017

SANTA MONICA, 2017-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — WHAT: Macerich (NYSE: MAC) Schedules Second Quarter 2017 Earnings Release WHEN: Earnings Results will be released after market close on Wednesday, August 2, 2017.  Management will hold a conference call at 9:00 am Pacific Time (12:00 pm Eastern Time) on Thursday, August 3, 2017 to discuss quarterly results. WHERE: Interested parties can listen to a live webcast of the…

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Whole Foods Market to bring the first Whole Foods Market 365 store in Florida to Delray Beach

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., 2017-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market announced that is has signed a new lease for a Whole Foods Market 365 store in Delray Beach, Florida. “We’re excited to bring the first Whole Foods Market 365 location in Florida to Delray Beach,” said Juan Núñez, president of Whole Foods Market’s Florida…

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Meijer expands store-to-door service to Chicagoland suburbs and Rockford

Meijer expands store-to-door service to Chicagoland suburbs and Rockford   Availability to 2.5 million households begins July 13; more than 250,000 orders delivered this year demonstrates retailer’s role in transforming grocery shopping in the Midwest GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer and official home delivery partner Shipt announced today (July 6, 2017) they will…

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CoolSprings Galleria introduces Pop Up Shop; available for rent on a weekly basis

Nashville, TN, 2017-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — CoolSprings Galleria is giving local merchants the opportunity to expand their business without having to sign a long-term lease agreement. The new Pop Up Shop, located on the upper level overlooking Center Court next to Dillard’s, allows local entrepreneurs and artists to showcase their merchandise to a new…

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Chicago claimed the top spot on Green Building Adoption Index study by CBRE and Maastricht University

Green Building Adoption Index Shows More “Green” in Cities with Benchmarking Laws Los Angeles, 2017-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — After placing second last year, the Chicago market claimed the top spot with 66 percent of its space qualified as green certified according to the fourth annual Green Building Adoption Index study by CBRE and Maastricht University. San Francisco…

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X-Surveillances introduces the new DS300, PTT-Handheld Body Camera

The Hague, Netherlands, 2017-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Body Cameras will be an indispensable device to encourage and enforce better practices by police forces in addition to increasing accountability for all who use them. They will also add protection and ensure candid interactions with the members of public. The consequences are all too familiar in those…

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Albert Heijn viert 130 jaar supermarktinnovatie

Albert Heijn viert 130 jaar supermarktinnovatie   Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albert Heijn bestaat 130 jaar en viert dit met een blik op de toekomst, het heden en rijke verleden. Zo was gisteren het visionair symposium ‘Alle ingrediënten voor een beter leven. Voor iedereen.’, waar Albert Heijn Nederland opriep mee te denken over…

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New World and dietitian Sarah Elliott to raise awareness of digestive health

Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — New World is partnering with well-known Registered Dietitian, Sarah Elliott from FoodSavvy, to raise awareness of the important role that food plays in bowel health. Sarah will do this by sharing practical advice with consumers, in-store at the five New World stores located in the Hutt Valley…

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Florida Retail Federation supports Jose Felix Diaz for Senate District 40 in South Florida

Business-friendly Diaz is the choice in Senate District 40 for Florida’s premier retail industry association TALLAHASSEE, FL, 2017-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Florida Retail Federation (FRF) PAC, the state’s premier trade association celebrating its 80th year of supporting Florida’s retailers, today (July 5, 2017 ) announced its endorsement of Jose Felix Diaz for the…

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QuikTrip expands into San Antonio and Austin, Texas with first stores expected to open in summer 2018

TULSA, Okla., 2017-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — QuikTrip (QT), one of the nation’s leading convenience and gasoline retailers, today  (June 28, 2017)  announced it is expanding into San Antonio and Austin, Texas. The first QT stores in each city are expected to open in the summer of 2018. QT has been serving Texas customers in the…

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JAPAN: New partnership to boost regional economy of Satsumasendai City

Collaboration in six areas, including the opening of an e-commerce antenna shop Tokyo, 2017-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc. announced today (JULY 6, 2017)  that it has partnered with Satsumasendai City and the Satsumasendai Tourism & Specialty Products Association in a comprehensive collaboration agreement to use the internet to revitalize the regional economy of Satsumasendai City. Rakuten…

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ENGLAND: ERF Electrical Wholesalers to open a new, larger trade premises in The Dunstall Hill Estate in Wolverhampton

London, 2017-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — A leading electrical wholesaler is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the opening of new, larger trade premises in Wolverhampton. ERF Electrical Wholesalers Ltd is relocating from Willenhall Road to unit 2, The Dunstall Hill Estate, after agreeing a 10-year lease with leading commercial property investment company LCP, which owns and…

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Lowes Foods to attempt set a world record for the Largest Cake Walk; will benefit all schools in the Lexington One school district

LEXINGTON, SC, 2017-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — In partnership with the Lexington County Blowfish, Lowes Foods will attempt to set a world record for the Largest Cake Walk. The event will happen at the Blowfish game against the Forest City Owls on July 15th. For $5, participants will have five chances to win a Cakery…

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SPAR UK’s Shop & Win campaign is back with new digital innovations and even bigger prizes

United Kingdom, 2017-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — On the back of its great success last year, SPAR’s multi award-winning footfall driving campaign, Shop & Win, is back this summer with new digital innovations, even bigger prizes, and stunning pop-art imagery to tie in with SPAR UK’s 60th anniversary theme. Shop & Win has received an…

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Johnson Controls appoints Al-Futtaim Engineering as exclusive distributor for York Air Conditioners

Johnson Controls appoints Al-Futtaim Engineering as exclusive distributor for York Air Conditioners   Dubai, UAE, 2017-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Al-Futtaim Engineering, a multi-disciplinary engineering organisation, has been appointed exclusive distributor for York Air Conditioners by Johnson Controls – a Fortune 100 company. The Al-Futtaim company’s Air Conditioning division will distribute the 2- and 3-star rated Emirates…

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Visa Inc. fiscal third quarter 2017 financial results to be released on Thursday, July 20, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Jul-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) will report its fiscal third quarter 2017 financial results on Thursday, July 20, 2017. The results, along with accompanying financial information, will be released after market close and posted on the Visa Investor Relations website. Visa’s executive management team will then host a live audio webcast beginning…

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MIGROS: 54 LUZERNER LERNENDE STARTEN INS BERUFSLEBEN

MIGROS: 54 LUZERNER LERNENDE STARTEN INS BERUFSLEBEN   Dierikon, Switzerland, 2017-Jul-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — In der Migros Luzern haben 83 junge Frauen und Männer ihre Grundbildung absolviert – 54 davon aus dem Kanton Luzern – und starten nun in ihr Berufsleben. 80 Prozent der Abschliessenden werden weiterbeschäftigt. 83 junge Berufsleute haben ihre Grundbildung bei der Migros…

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ERÖFFNUNG DER ERSTEN ZUR ROSE SHOP-IN-SHOP-APOTHEKE IN EINER MIGROS-FILIALE

ERÖFFNUNG DER ERSTEN ZUR ROSE SHOP-IN-SHOP-APOTHEKE IN EINER MIGROS-FILIALE   Schönbühl, Switzerland, 2017-Jul-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ab heute führt die Migros Aare an der Marktgasse in Bern die erste Filiale mit einer Zur Rose Shop-in-Shop-Apotheke. Die Kunden können ihren Einkauf in der Migros neu bequem mit dem Bezug von Apotheken-Artikeln verbinden und dabei auch Cumulus-Punkte…

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Tesco recognised with the Building Stronger Communities award for its efforts to tackle food waste

Tesco recognised with the Building Stronger Communities award for its efforts to tackle food waste   CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Jul-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco won the Building Stronger Communities award at the Business in the Community Responsible Business Awards 2017. The award recognises our efforts to tackle food waste in our stores with our surplus food redistribution…

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Tesco supports and joins LGBT festival this weekend

Tesco supports and joins LGBT festival this weekend   CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Jul-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco will be 'Bursting with Pride' this weekend as it supports London Pride with stores across London joining in the annual LGBT festival. Tesco’s Regent Street Metro kicked off celebrations this week with exclusive pre-Pride events, including performances from the London Gay Men’s…

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The Carrefour group renews partnership with NGO Planète Urgence

The Carrefour group renews partnership with NGO Planète Urgence   Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2017-Jul-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Carrefour group has just renewed its partnership with NGO Planète Urgence, so its managers can go on leave and volunteer overseas. The initiative is in line with the company's diversity approach. For two years now, fifteen or so employees…

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Amazon.com to open its first fulfillment center in Beehive State

This will be Amazon’s first facility in the Beehive State SEATTLE, 2017-Jul-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today (Jul. 5, 2017) that it will create 1,500 full-time hourly associate roles at its first Utah fulfillment center in Salt Lake City. “We are excited to continue growing our team with the first fulfillment center in Utah,” said Akash Chauhan,…

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