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Monthly Archives: July 2017

TIEFGARAGE DER MIGROS EMBRACH WIRD ERNEUERT

TIEFGARAGE DER MIGROS EMBRACH WIRD ERNEUERT   Gossau, Switzerland, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Von 17. bis 27. Juli 2017 werden der Bodenbelag und die Markierungen in der Tiefgarage der Migros Embrach erneuert. Die Sanierung der Tiefgarage erfolgt vorgelagert zum eigentlichen Umbau der Migros Embrach, der für 2018 geplant ist. Während den zehntägigen Arbeiten werden der Bodenbelag und…

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Sequential Brands expands exclusive Martha Stewart line of office products at Staples

Sequential Brands expands exclusive Martha Stewart line of office products at Staples   Lifestyle expert provides new essentials for school, home, office and travel NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) and Staples (Nasdaq:SPLS) announce the expansion of the Martha Stewart line of office products available exclusively at Staples. The collection includes a new…

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CBRE: Vacant office space in the U.S. remained unchanged during the Q2 2017 at 13 percent

Los Angeles, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vacant office space in the U.S. remained unchanged during the second quarter of 2017 (Q2 2017) at 13 percent. The steady performance was attributable to a balance of supply and demand, according to the latest analysis from CBRE. The vacancy rate in suburban markets increased by 10 bps,…

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Albert Heijn gaat strijd aan tegen suiker in frisdrank voor kinderen

Albert Heijn gaat strijd aan tegen suiker in frisdrank voor kinderen Suikerreductie, introductie nieuwe producten en Friswijzer  Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — De komende weken gaat Albert Heijn een flinke suikerreductie doorvoeren in het schap met frisdrank voor kinderen en het schap met sappen. In meer dan 40 producten wordt het suikergehalte verlaagd, waardoor…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods welcomes Scott Hudler as Senior Vice President – Chief Marketing Officer

Scott Hudler to Lead DICK’S Marketing, Consumer Engagement Efforts PITTSBURGH, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) today (July 11, 2017) announced Scott Hudler has been named Senior Vice President – Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Hudler will be responsible for the Company’s overall marketing and consumer engagement strategy and implementation, and…

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Nugget Markets and Center for Land-Based Learning to host annual fundraising event Dinner on the Farm on July 15, 2017

Woodland, CA, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — In partnership with the Center for Land-Based Learning (CLBL), Nugget Markets is proud to present this year’s Dinner on the Farm. This annual fundraising event invites guests to share in some of the best food and drink the region has to offer at the Farm on Putah Creek.…

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. terminates discussions regarding a potential transaction

New Albany, Ohio, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) announced today (July 10, 2017 ) that it has terminated discussions regarding a potential transaction. The company reported on May 10, 2017 that, after receiving expressions of interest, it had commenced preliminary discussions with several parties regarding a potential transaction. Arthur Martinez,…

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Coach, Inc. successfully completed its tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Kate Spade & Company

NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Coach, Inc. (NYSE:COH) (SEHK:6388), a leading New York design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, today (Jul. 10, 2017) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary has successfully completed its previously announced tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of Kate Spade &…

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Gordon Reid MBE becomes the latest Global Brand Ambassador for UNIQLO

Yamaguchi, Japan, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — UNIQLO today ( 2017.07.10) announces Gordon Reid MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire)*, the world's top** male professional wheelchair tennis player, Paralympics singles gold medalist as its latest Global Brand Ambassador. The appointment marks the first time UNIQLO has selected a British athlete for…

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IKEA seeks to fill 250 positions for its new store opening Fall 2017 in Fishers, IN

FISHERS, IN, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today (07/07/2017) announced that coworker recruitment is underway for its future Indianapolis-area store, opening Fall 2017 in Fishers, IN along the eastern side of Interstate 69, just south of the E. 116th Street exit, approximately 15 miles northeast of downtown…

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JCPenney CFO Edward Record to leave the company

Andrew Drexler to Serve as Interim CFO as an Executive Search is Underway PLANO, Texas, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today  (July 10, 2017) announced that Edward Record has informed the Company of his intention to step down from his position as executive vice president, chief financial officer effective…

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The Wendy’s Company to host 2Q 2017 results conference call on Wednesday, August 9

DUBLIN, Ohio, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) will release its second quarter 2017 results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 9. A conference call will follow at 9 a.m. ET, with a simultaneous webcast from the investors section of the Company's website at www.aboutwendys.com. The live conference call will be available at (877) 572-6014…

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Barnes & Noble welcomes Carl Hauch as Vice President of Stores

New York, NY, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today (July 10, 2017) announced that Carl Hauch has been named Vice President, Stores, effective immediately. In his new role, Mr. Hauch will be responsible for the entire retail store organization and profitable growth of the business,…

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Barnes & Noble Founder and Chairman Leonard Riggio named Grand Marshal of the 73rd Columbus Day Parade

Barnes & Noble Chairman and Founder Creates Theme Entitled “A Celebration of Italian-American Authors” and Invites them to March Up Fifth Avenue NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today (July 10, 2017) that Leonard Riggio, the Founder and Chairman of Barnes & Noble, the world’s largest bookseller, has been…

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160 Kuwaiti students start Alshaya’s Summer Internship Programme

160 Kuwaiti students start Alshaya’s Summer Internship Programme   Kuwait, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — School’s out, but for more than 160 Kuwaiti students, the learning journey has just begun as they start Alshaya’s Summer Internship Programme, which gives young people hands-on experience of the world of retail. Starting this week, the programme will see high school…

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Swedish ICA stores announces 3.4% sales increase in June 2017 vs. same period last year

Solna, Sweden, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales in the Swedish ICA stores increased by 3.4% in June 2017 compared with the corresponding month last year. Sales in like-for-like stores increased by 2.6%. June 2017 January –June 2017 Store sales excl. VAT Mkr Change  all stores Change like-for-like Mkr Change  all stores Change like-for-like Maxi ICA Stormarknad 3,110 3.7% 3.7% 16,988 2.4% 2.4% ICA Kvantum 2,444 5.3% 3.0% 13,697 3.8% 1.9% ICA Supermarket 3,026 2.3% 1.7% 16,977 2.3% 1.8% ICA Nära 1,507 1.7% 1.6% 8,286 1.9% 2.0% Total 10,087 3.4% 2.6% 55,948 2.6% 2.0% In June 2017, sales in the Swedish ICA…

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Office Depot announces new loyalty program

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of office products, services, and solutions, today (July 10, 2017) announced a new loyalty program to save customers money with expanded benefits, “Office Depot OfficeMax Rewards Everything”. The program has been updated to ensure every member is rewarded, and by…

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RUSSIA: O’KEY Group and Familia announce strategic partnership

MOSCOW, Russia, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — O’KEY Group S.A. (LSE: OKEY, the “Group”), one of the leading Russian food retailers, and Familia, the leading off-price retailer in Russia, announce a strategic partnership. All the materials published by the Group are available on its website www.okeyinvestors.ru. As part of the strategic partnership, Familia will open stores…

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O’KEY Group names Ivan Dropuljic as Commercial Operations Director, hypermarket and supermarket business

MOSCOW, Russia, 2017-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — O’KEY Group S.A. (LSE: OKEY, the “Group”), one of the leading Russian food retailers, announces the appointment of Ivan Dropuljic as Commercial Operations Director for the hypermarket and supermarket business. All materials published by the Group are available on its website www.okeyinvestors.ru. In the role of Commercial Operations Director, Mr.…

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New partnership brings SPAR brand to Cyprus

Cyprus, 2017-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR International has announced an exciting new partnership with Ermes Department Stores PLC, a member of The Cyprus Trading Corporation PLC, the largest and most diversified listed Group in Cyprus. The new entity, SPAR Cyprus, aims to become the leading wholesale and retail service provider to independent retailers…

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SPAR Hungary announces further expansion in the first half of 2017

Hungary, 2017-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Hungary has announced impressive growth figures for 2016, growing partnerships with independent retailers and further expansion in the first half of 2017. 2016 marked SPAR’s 25th anniversary in Hungary. During the year, SPAR Hungary announced the opening of 46 new stores across the country, including 22 SPAR Express…

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DC Aviation Al-Futtaim starts offering jet fuel from its base in Dubai South at Al Maktoum International Airport

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim starts offering jet fuel from its base in Dubai South at Al Maktoum International Airport   Dubai, UAE, 2017-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starting this month, DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF), the joint venture between DC Aviation Group and Al-Futtaim, is offering its private and business jet clients competitively priced jet fuel from their…

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The all new 2018 Toyota Corolla arrives at Al-Futtaim Motors

The all new 2018 Toyota Corolla arrives at Al-Futtaim Motors   Dubai, UAE, 2017-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Al-Futtaim Motors, leader in sustainable mobility and exclusive distributor of Toyota in the UAE, has announced the launch of the 2018 Toyota Corolla, with two efficient and enjoyable engines, including a choice of 1.6-litre and a 2.0-litre four-cylinder…

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BJ’s Restaurants teams up with DoorDash to launch on-demand delivery service

Doorstep in Minutes Now offering on-demand delivery from 61 BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse® locations in 12 metro areas HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2017-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) announced a new partnership with DoorDash, the on-demand delivery platform operating in more than 500 cities nationwide, with lunch, dinner and late night delivery. Guests now have access…

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LEHRABSCHLÜSSE IN DER MIGROS AARE – DER TALENTSCHMIEDE ENTWACHSEN

LEHRABSCHLÜSSE IN DER MIGROS AARE - DER TALENTSCHMIEDE ENTWACHSEN   Schönbühl, Switzerland, 2017-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — 206 Lehrabgängerinnen und Lehrabgänger der Migros Aare feierten am 7. Juli ihren Abschluss. Das entspricht einer Erfolgsquote von hohen 98 Prozent. 10 Lernende platzierten sich gar in den eidgenössischen Rängen. 110 von den Lehrabgängern haben innerhalb der Migros Aare eine…

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Walgreens Healthcare Clinics in 17 new markets will be able to prescribe PrEP for HIV Prevention

Company broadly expands prevention efforts following successful rollout in April DEERFIELD, Ill., 2017-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens today (July 10, 2017) announced that beginning July 13, providers at Walgreens Healthcare Clinic locations in 17 new markets will be able to prescribe PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), a medication protocol for people who don’t have HIV to help…

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Starbucks to increase its investments in agronomy and technology training to support the next generation of Colombian coffee farmers

Starbucks to increase its investments in agronomy and technology training to support the next generation of Colombian coffee farmers   In partnership with the United States Agency for International Development, Starbucks will provide skills training and technological tools to 1,000 young coffee farmers in Colombia’s post-conflict zones Starbucks will contribute $2 million to a farmer loan…

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Tesco expects a record amount of English-grown apricots to be available in its stores this summer

Tesco expects a record amount of English-grown apricots to be available in its stores this summer   CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apricot lovers are in for the sweetest of summers this year, after Tesco announced it expects a record amount of English-grown apricots to be available in its stores over the summer season. Apricots…

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First Data Corporation to release its 2Q 2017 financial results on Monday, August 7, 2017

NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — First Data Corporation (NYSE: FDC) will release its second quarter 2017 financial results before the market opens on Monday, August 7, 2017. The release will be available at investor.firstdata.com. The company will host a conference call and webcast to review these results on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 8…

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