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Monthly Archives: July 2017

Alexandre Bompard appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of Groupe Carrefour

Alexandre Bompard appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of Groupe Carrefour   Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — At the meeting of Carrefour Group’s Board of Directors of today (07/18/2017), Georges Plassat confirmed his intention to retire. The Board of Directors co-opted Alexandre Bompard to replace Georges Plassat as a member of the Board…

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Auntie Anne’s® partners for the sixth year with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to help fund childhood cancer research

Auntie Anne’s® partners for the sixth year with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to help fund childhood cancer research   LANCASTER, Pa., 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, is partnering for the sixth year with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) to help fund childhood cancer research. From today (July 17th, 2017)…

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RILA’s Hun Quach comments on the Administration’s North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiation objectives

Arlington , VA, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today ( 7/18/2017), the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Vice President of International Trade Hun Quach issued the following statement responding to the release of the Administration’s North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation objectives: “As the nation’s largest private sector employer, retailers are closely monitoring the administration’s efforts to…

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NACS and DHS Blue Campaign partner to raise public awareness about human trafficking

​ALEXANDRIA, Va, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS has announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign to help combat human trafficking. Through this alliance with the DHS Blue Campaign, NACS will provide the DHS Blue Campaign’s training and awareness materials—including posters, handouts and other materials—to members free of…

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Gebrüder Limmert AG secures the future of its online shop with Intershop 7.8 platform

Electrical engineering wholesaler impressed by Intershop platform’s flexibility and omni-channel handling Family-owned company opts for revenue-based solution for its growth strategy Rollout planned for Austria, Germany and Switzerland Jena, Salzburg, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The long-standing family-owned enterprise Gebrüder Limmert AG is securing the future of its online shop with the powerful Intershop…

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Dunkin’ Donuts and Price Chopper team up to open three restaurants in Kansas

LEADING RESTAURANT BRAND CONTINUES TO EXPAND NON-TRADITIONAL PORTFOLIO THROUGHOUT THE GROCERY SECTOR CANTON, Mass., 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin' Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today (July 17, 2017) its partnership with nationally recognized grocer, Price Chopper to open three restaurants in Kansas. The first location is slated to…

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Garden of Light, Inc. recalls Woodstock Organic Matcha Vanilla Oats that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Garden of Light, Inc. recalls Woodstock Organic Matcha Vanilla Oats that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes   East Hartford, CT, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Garden of Light, Inc. dba Gluten Free Solutions of East Hartford, CT, is voluntarily recalling the Woodstock Organic Matcha Vanilla Oats, 1.8 oz. which is manufactured by Garden of Light…

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Whole Foods Market to open its twelfth New York City location in Harlem on Friday, July 21

5% of opening day sales will benefit Harlem Grown’s local health education programs NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will officially open the doors of its twelfth New York City location in Harlem on Friday, July 21. The 40,000-square-foot store, located at 100 West 125th Street in the heart of Central Harlem,…

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AHOLD DELHAIZE SHARE BUYBACK UPDATE: 1,602,346 COMMON SHARES REPURCHASED IN THE PERIOD FROM JULY 10, 2017 UP TO AND INCLUDING JULY 14, 2017

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 1,602,346 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from July 10, 2017 up to and including July 14, 2017. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €17.04 per share for a total consideration of €27.3 million. These repurchases were…

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Apple names Isabel Ge Mahe VP and managing director of Greater China

Cupertino, California, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple today (JULY 18, 2017) announced that Isabel Ge Mahe, vice president of Wireless Technologies, has been named vice president and managing director of Greater China, reporting to CEO Tim Cook and COO Jeff Williams. In this newly created role, Isabel will provide leadership and coordination across…

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CBRE’s Scoring Tech Talent Report: companies ready to locate in markets with largest concentrations of high-quality talent

San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle standout for quality, while best-value markets include Toronto, Vancouver, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Detroit Los Angeles, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Strong demand for skills such as software development, hardware engineering and information security, coupled with a tight labor supply, is driving companies to locate in markets with the largest…

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All three finalists win 7‑Eleven’s first franchise give-away contest targeted exclusively to women entrepreneurs

IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Three’s company at 7‑Eleven, Inc.  The world’s largest convenience retailer announced today (July 17, 2017) that all three finalists will win a 7‑Eleven® store in its first franchise give-away contest targeted exclusively to women entrepreneurs. Winners Alyson Rae Lawson of Dallas, Texas, Avalon Young of Castle Rock, Colorado, and Evelyn Scott of Chesapeake, Virginia, will…

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Auchan Retail announces Executive Committee appointments

Ludovic Holinier is appointed Executive Chairman of Auchan Retail China and Non-Executive Chairman of RT Mart Taiwan, as well as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Sunart François Remy is appointed Executive Chairman of Auchan Retail Russia Oleg Alkhamov is appointed Chief Performance Officer of Auchan Retail Croix, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/…

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Schlotzsky’s® announces the return of Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich as part of the Hip Chick Trio

ATLANTA, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Schlotzsky’s®, a fast casual restaurant franchise serving a variety of made to order menu items with bold flavors and home to The Original®sandwich is bringing back the Hip Chick Trio which includes the Chicken Cordon Bleu, Chicken Bacon SmokeCheesy and Fiesta Chicken sandwiches starting July 10 through October, 2017. “Schlotzsky’s…

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Dylan’s Candy Bar opens at John F. Kennedy International Airport

Dylan Lauren’s boutique candy shop joins T4’s retail options Queens, New York, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport – home to more than 21 million annual passengers – recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Dylan’s Candy Bar, the newest addition to the terminal’s retail space. The shop,…

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Albert Heijn vernieuwt visschap

Albert Heijn vernieuwt visschap   Nieuwe verpakkingen, innovaties en meer inspiratie Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bij steeds meer consumenten ligt ’s avonds een visje op het bord. Want vis is gezond, lekker en een goed alternatief voor vlees. Toch weet niet iedereen hoe je vis bereidt en hoe je kunt variëren. Albert Heijn…

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Watsons China ranked 25th in the latest “Top 100 New Retail Brands Ranking 2017”

Hong Kong, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Watsons China was ranked 25th among the top retail brands in China, according to the latest “Top 100 New Retail Brands Ranking 2017” released by PinTu, a renowned business media platform based in China. The recognition reflects that Watsons has become a highly trusted and popular brand…

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New World trials online shopping app, I shop New World at Mt Roskill store

Supermarket shoppers in Mt Roskill are the first to try New World’s online shopping app, I shop New World. Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs North Island has released a beta version of the app for its New World Mt Roskill customers to test, Chief Executive Chris Quin says. “We want to see…

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Co-op extends its local sourcing programme following the success of the Yorkshire pilot

MANCHESTER, England, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yorkshire breweries are set to tap into estimated annual sales of more than 500,000 pints at the Co-op as the community retailer extends its local sourcing programme. A total of 23 Yorkshire breweries now supply the Co-op as part of the scheme which was piloted in the county in 2015. The programme is…

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Chick-fil-A® trials “Family Style Meals” in Greensboro, N.C., Phoenix and San Antonio

Chick-fil-A® trials “Family Style Meals” in Greensboro, N.C., Phoenix and San Antonio   Meal kit makes it even more convenient to order takeout; includes Mac & Cheese and Bacon Baked Beans ATLANTA, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A® customers in Greensboro, N.C., Phoenix and San Antonio will be the first in the country to test out a new…

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METRIC USA RELEASES MULTI-FUNCTIONAL UNISEX KITCHEN APRON ON AMAZON.COM

CULVER CITY, US, 2017-Jul-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just this week, Metric USA released an Adjustable Top with Comfort Neck Pad and Water-Repellent Waist Apron, available on Amazon.com.  Metric USA is a full-service home goods and accessories manufacturing and development company with a commitment for incorporating innovative and never-before-seen elements into everyday household products, Curated…

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Nordstrom Rack to open at The Promenade at Town Center in Santa Clarita, California in spring 2018

SEATTLE, 2017-Jul-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. announced plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at The Promenade at Town Center in Santa Clarita, California. The approximately 30,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in spring 2018. Just 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles, The Promenade at Town Center is located off I-5 at the intersection of Magic Mountain Parkway and McBean Parkway. The new Nordstrom…

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Carrefour Express opens Italy’s first “3 Minuti” store

Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2017-Jul-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Express once again demonstrates its commitment to the city of Genoa with the opening of Italy’s first “3 Minuti” store in via degli Orefici 37/R. This innovative Carrefour Express format allows customers the chance to enjoy a tasty breakfast, a quick lunch break, a snack or a…

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Anne Frasier’s thriller, The Body Reader wins the International Thriller Writers’ 2017 Thriller Award for Best Paperback Original Novel

NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tonight (Jul. 15, 2017), Anne Frasier’s thriller, The Body Reader, was named the winner of the International Thriller Writers’ 2017 Thriller Award for Best Paperback Original Novel. Anne Frasier’s The Body Reader was published last summer by Thomas & Mercer, the mystery, thriller and true crime imprint of Amazon Publishing. The Thriller Awards…

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Amazon Web Services announced the availability of G3 instances

Next generation of high-performance graphics acceleration instances offers the most CPU and memory in the cloud for 3D rendering and virtual reality applications SEATTLE, 2017-Jul-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Jul. 14, 2017), Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced the availability of G3 instances, the next generation of GPU-powered Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon…

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Argos revealed a 31% overall rise in tennis product sales versus the same period last year

Argos revealed a 31% overall rise in tennis product sales versus the same period last year   Milton, Keynes, 2017-Jul-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — As Andy Murray departs from this year’s Wimbledon, the nation has a new tennis hero to cheer on and has officially gone crazy for Konta. Leading online retailer Argos has today (13…

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Louis Vuitton expands its Tambour watch collection with its first connected watch Tambour Horizon

Louis Vuitton expands its Tambour watch collection with its first connected watch Tambour Horizon   Paris, 2017-Jul-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tambour Horizon is the first connected watch from Louis Vuitton, enriching the iconic Tambour watch collection with a unique timepiece that is totally faithful to the Maison’s timeless values of luxury, the spirit of travel and…

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Waitrose names Simon Burdess as its first Director of Food Service

London, 2017-Jul-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose has appointed Simon Burdess as its first Director of Food Service. As the supermarket develops its casual dining and grazing in branches, this newly created role will see Simon lead on the development of Waitrose's food service offer. Simon, who will join the business in September, is currently Vice…

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EROSKI impulsa un ecosistema de desarrollo del talento e intraemprendimiento de la mano de MONDRAGON UNIBERTSITATEA

EROSKI impulsa un ecosistema de desarrollo del talento e intraemprendimiento de la mano de MONDRAGON UNIBERTSITATEA   MONDRAGON UNIBERTSITATEA y EROSKI firman un convenio para la captación y desarrollo de talento  Establece un marco de colaboración para la implantación de nuevas metodologías de gestión empresarial, transferencia de conocimiento técnico y formación continua  EROSKI aborda…

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