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JCPenney opens toy shops in all of its brick-and-mortar locations

JCPenney opens toy shops in all of its brick-and-mortar locations   Toy assortment at JCPenney.com will continue to multiply in preparation for holiday season PLANO, Texas, 2017-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — As JCPenney [NYSE: JCP] continues to explore new merchandise categories and differentiate its business, the retailer is opening toy shops in all of its brick-and-mortar locations…
July 15, 20170Comments

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CBRE: availability rate for warehouses and distribution centers in the U.S. declined slightly in second quarter

Decline in Available Space Comes Amid Strong Demand, Temporary Slowdown of Construction Deliveries Los Angeles, 2017-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The average availability rate for warehouses and distribution centers in the U.S. declined slightly in the second quarter, aided by the healthy economy and fewer than expected construction completions, according to a new report from…
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Wendy’s introduces Bacon Queso Burger, Bacon Queso Chicken Sandwich and Bacon Queso Fries for a limited time

Wendy's introduces Bacon Queso Burger, Bacon Queso Chicken Sandwich and Bacon Queso Fries for a limited time   Wendy's New Bacon Queso Burger, Chicken Sandwich and Fries are Inspired BY the Queso Obsessed, FOR the Queso Obsessed DUBLIN, Ohio, 2017-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wendy's® knows how passionate people have become about queso. In fact, this passion often…
July 15, 20170Comments

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Coach, Inc. completes acquisition of Kate Spade & Company for $18.50 per share in cash

NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Coach, Inc. (NYSE:COH) (SEHK:6388), a leading New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Kate Spade & Company (NYSE:KATE) for $18.50 per share in cash for a total transaction value of $2.4 billion. The tender offer by a subsidiary of Coach, Inc. for all the outstanding shares…
July 14, 20170Comments

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FC Barcelona’s star players Messi, Neymar Jr., Piqué and Turan visit Rakuten in Tokyo to celebrate new partnership

FC Barcelona’s star players Messi, Neymar Jr., Piqué and Turan visit Rakuten in Tokyo to celebrate new partnership Partnership based in shared values of optimism and empowerment commenced Jul. 1 TOKYO, Japan, 2017-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten became the Main Global Partner and the first-ever Official Innovation & Entertainment Partner of FC Barcelona, one of…
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Rakuten Card launches two special FC Barcelona Credit Cards this Autumn 2017

Cards commemorate partnership between Rakuten, Inc. and FC Barcelona  https://www.rakuten-card.co.jp/card/design/fcbarcelona/ TOKYO, Japan, 2017-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten Card Co., Ltd. today announced that Rakuten Card will issue two special FC Barcelona Credit Cards from fall 2017 to celebrate the partnership between Rakuten, Inc. and FC Barcelona. Rakuten, Inc. became FC Barcelona’s Main Global Partner and Official…
July 14, 20170Comments

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LCP: gutter replacement specialist Thaxen Developments opens third unit at The Pensnett Estate, Kingswinford

West Midlands, UK, 2017-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — A rapidly growing gutter replacement specialist has taken on new premises in the Black Country to cope with demand, leading investment and property management company LCP has announced. Thaxen Developments, which specialises in replacing concrete guttering with uPVC, has opened another unit at Block C, Bay 1, The Pensnett Estate,…
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Gymboree Corporation to close approximately 350 stores as part of its court-supervised financial restructuring

Company to Close Approximately 350 Stores Mainly Across Gymboree and Crazy 8 Brands; Allows Company to Focus Resources on Locations with Greatest Potential and Enhance Profitability Court-Supervised Restructuring Process Proceeding As Planned San Francisco, 2017-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Gymboree Corporation (the “Company” or “Gymboree”) today announced that, following a comprehensive evaluation…
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Swiss banks to pilot universal, vendor-neutral software developed by NCR Corporation as part of ATMfutura project

Duluth, MN / Zurich, Switzerland , 2017-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of SIX Group’s recently announced ATMfutura project, this summer Swiss banks will begin piloting universal, vendor-neutral software developed by NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) to improve usability, reduce costs and enable faster updates. ATMfutura is a unique and innovative project in Europe designed to provide Swiss banks with…
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Cabela’s combination with Bass Pro Shops approved by Cabela’s shareholders

SIDNEY, Neb., 2017-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cabela’s Incorporated (NYSE: CAB) today announced that its shareholders have approved the previously announced combination of Cabela’s with Bass Pro Shops. The final vote results will be filed on a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2017,…
July 14, 20170Comments

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Findel announces the appointment of Stuart Caldwell as Group Chief Financial Officer

LONDON, 2017-Jul-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Findel, the online value retail and education business, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart Caldwell as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with immediate effect. Stuart has held the position of Acting CFO since April 2017, prior to which he was Group Financial Controller. He is a qualified…
July 13, 20170Comments

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Lindex takes part in ‘The Family Planning Summit 2017’; commits to ‘Every Woman Every Child’ movement

Lindex takes part in ‘The Family Planning Summit 2017’; commits to ‘Every Woman Every Child’ movement   Sweden, 2017-Jul-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — On July 11 Lindex participated in ‘The Family Planning Summit 2017’ and shared its work for improving the lives of women in the fashion company’s global supply chain. Lindex also made a commitment…
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SPAR India CIO Sunil Nair listed in the top 50 CIO’s across all industries in the Indian market

India, 2017-Jul-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Individual recognition has been given to Sunil Nair, CIO SPAR India, for his exemplary technology initiatives and IT leadership, earning him a position in the top 50 CIO’s across all industries in the Indian market. This recognition came from the Big CIO Show, which is an exclusive initiative bringing…
July 13, 20170Comments

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Lowe’s Canada teams up with Canadian Red Cross to aid victims of the wildfires in British Columbia

Boucherville, Quebec, 2017-Jul-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Using its vast network of Lowe’s, RONA, Réno-Dépôt, Marcil, Dick's Lumber and Ace stores across the country, Lowe's Canada announces the launch of a national campaign, in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross, to aid victims of the wildfires currently raging in British Columbia. Beginning today, customers…
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Sprouts Farmers Market to issue 2Q 2017 financial results on Thursday, August 3, 2017

PHOENIX, 2017-Jul-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq:SFM) today (July 12, 2017) announced it will issue financial results for the 13-week second quarter ended July 2, 2017 before the market opens on Thursday, August 3, 2017.  Following the release, Sprouts management will conduct a conference call at 7:00 a.m. PDT (10:00…
July 13, 20170Comments

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Visa launches new program to encourage businesses to go cashless

SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Jul-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Jul. 12, 2017) Visa (NYSE:V) announced it is launching a major effort to encourage businesses to go cashless. Aiming to create a culture where cash is no longer king, the program will give merchants increased ability to accept all forms of global digital payments. Visa will be…
July 13, 20170Comments

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Raley’s completes transition of its fresh seafood offerings to sustainable seafood

Raley’s completes transition of its fresh seafood offerings to sustainable seafood   Fair Oaks, CA, 2017-Jul-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Raley’s is proud to announce the early completion of a transition of its fresh seafood offerings to sustainable seafood companywide as part of an ongoing effort to change the way the world eats, one plate at…
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University Medical Center to provide clinical services at retail health clinics in Walgreens stores across Middle Tennessee

DEERFIELD, Ill. & NASHVILLE, Tenn., 2017-Jul-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) today (July 12, 2017) announced that a subsidiary of VUMC will operate and provide all clinical services at 14 retail health clinics within Walgreens stores across Middle Tennessee. Today’s announcement builds upon the continued relationship between Walgreens and…
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Kroger names Liz Ferneding to Ruler division president

CINCINNATI, 2017-Jul-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today (July 12, 2017) the appointment of Liz Ferneding to Ruler division president, effective July 31. Ms. Ferneding succeeds Paul Bowen, who retired in May. Ms. Ferneding is a graduate of the Farmer School of Business at Miami University and joins Kroger from…
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Starbucks introduces Teavana Shaken Iced Tea Infusions

Starbucks introduces Teavana Shaken Iced Tea Infusions   Seattle, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tea cocktails. Tea-smoked duck. Green tea ice cream. The essential flavors of liquors and food are often enriched by blending or cooking with tea. For Starbucks product developers Melynda Cheng and Megan Droz, infusing “tea with tea” will yield a similar result…
July 12, 20170Comments

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Shopify to announce 2Q 2017 financial results on Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Ottawa, Canada, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP)(TSX:SHOP), the leading cloud-based commerce platform, plans to announce financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2017 before markets open on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Shopify’s management team will host a conference call to discuss second-quarter results at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, August 1,…
July 12, 20170Comments

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MinuteClinic joins the Alere eScreen Occupational Health Network

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — MinuteClinic, the retail medical clinic of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), today (July 11, 2017) announced that MinuteClinic has joined the Alere eScreen Occupational Health Network (EOHN), a comprehensive alliance of clinic partners. Businesses that utilize Alere eScreen's services can now direct employees who are required to participate…
July 12, 20170Comments

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NACS Consumer Fuels Survey: As gas prices decline, Americans more optimistic about the economy

​ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Another decline in gas prices helped fuel Americans’ optimism about the economy to near record levels, according to the latest NACS Consumer Fuels Survey. The U.S. convenience store industry sells an estimated 80% of the fuel sold in the country, and NACS has conducted monthly surveys related to…
July 12, 20170Comments

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Whole Foods Market to open Arizona’s first Whole Foods Market 365 store at Tempe

Tempe, Ariz., 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market announced it has signed a new lease for a Whole Foods Market 365 store in Tempe, Arizona. This will be the first Whole Foods Market 365 location in Arizona. The news was announced this morning during a groundbreaking ceremony at for The Local, a new,…
July 12, 20170Comments

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Viajes EROSKI firma un acuerdo de promoción del destino Flandes

Viajes EROSKI firma un acuerdo de promoción del destino Flandes   Se promocionarán ofertas y sus múltiples posibilidades turísticas, además de ciudades como Bruselas, Brujas, Amberes, Gante, Lovaina y Malinas ELORRIO, España, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Viajes EROSKI ha firmado un acuerdo de colaboración con Turismo de Bélgica por el que promocionará la oferta turística de este…
July 12, 20170Comments

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X5 strengthens its logistics operations with the opening of two new distribution centres in Yekaterinburg, Russia

Yekaterinburg, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. ("X5" or "the Company"), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: "FIVE"), announces the launch of two new state-of-the-art distribution centres ("DCs") in Yekaterinburg: "Yekaterinburg" and "Kosulino". The new DCs will help boost the efficiency of X5's logistics operations, encourage more local sourcing and provide the…
July 12, 20170Comments

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JCPenney introduces new and improved JCPenney Rewards program

PLANO, Texas, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — JCPenney [NYSE: JCP] today (July 11, 2017) launched a new and improved JCPenney Rewards program. First introduced in 2008, the retailer’s customer loyalty program has been enhanced with new benefits and features that allow greater flexibility and reward earning potential, along with a new website and app…
July 12, 20170Comments

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Chow Tai Fook launches “Marvel” jewellery Collection

Hong Kong, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the release of the new superhero film “Spider-Man: Homecoming”, the group is proudly presenting Chow Tai Fook “Marvel” Collection inspired by some of the classic characters from Marvel, one of The Walt Disney Company’s most popular franchises. The collection sees the transformation of the iconic characters…
July 12, 20170Comments

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