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JAPAN: Rakuten announces investment in genetic health testing pioneer Genesis Healthcare Co.

Tokyo, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc. (TSE: 4755) today announced it has invested in genetic health testing pioneer Genesis Healthcare Co., receiving a 1.4 billion yen issue of new shares. Rakuten Chairman and CEO Hiroshi “Mickey” Mikitani will join Genesis Healthcare’s Board of Directors as an External Board Director. Genesis Healthcare, founded in…
August 22, 20170Comments

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Esprit eyewear launches its new and forward-thinking ECOllection

Esprit eyewear launches its new and forward-thinking ECOllection   Ratingen, Germany, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bio-based. Lightweight. Flexible. Durable: In fall/winter 2017, Esprit eyewear launches its new and forward-thinking ECOllection. The eco-friendly optical collection is made of bio-based plastic material, resulting in lightweight, flexible and durable frames. The key ingredient of the ECOllection frames is…
August 22, 20170Comments

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LCP: Penicuik Shopping Centre in Scotland welcomes two new tenants Dominos and Vaporized

London, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The historic town centre of Penicuik, Midlothian, is to welcome two new tenants following a successful marketing campaign to attract new retailers. LCP, which manages Penicuik Shopping Centre on behalf of Evolve Estates, has signed up Kingstan Holdings, trading as Vaporized, for unit 5a on a five-year lease, while…
August 22, 20170Comments

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InvenTrust Properties acquires The Plaza Midtown in the Midtown submarket of Atlanta, GA

InvenTrust Properties acquires The Plaza Midtown in the Midtown submarket of Atlanta, GA   DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — InvenTrust Properties Corp. (“InvenTrust” or “the Company”) today ( 08/21/2017 ) announced that it has acquired The Plaza Midtown, a 70,000 square foot Publix-anchored center located in the Midtown submarket of Atlanta, GA, for approximately…
August 22, 20170Comments

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Dunkin’ Donuts invites America to vote for their favorite Baskin-Robbins ice cream inspired iced coffee flavors

Dunkin’ Donuts invites America to vote for their favorite Baskin-Robbins ice cream inspired iced coffee flavors   Dunkin’ fans have their say in which Baskin-Robbins ice cream inspired iced coffee flavors are their favorite, which could return summer 2018 CANTON, MA, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — As summer ‘17 starts to wind down, Dunkin’ Donuts is already looking forward…
August 22, 20170Comments

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eBay appoints Scott Cutler, Jay Lee and Jooman Park to new regional leadership roles

eBay appoints Scott Cutler, Jay Lee and Jooman Park to new regional leadership roles   San Jose, CA, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY), a global commerce leader, has appointed Scott Cutler, Jay Lee and Jooman Park to new regional leadership roles. Mr. Cutler has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Americas, for…
August 22, 20170Comments

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Lindex appoints Elisabeth Peregi interim CEO

Lindex appoints Elisabeth Peregi interim CEO   Sweden, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ingvar Larsson, CEO of Lindex, has decided to resign from his post. Elisabeth Peregi, currently Country Manager of Lindex Sweden, has been appointed interim CEO of Lindex with immediate effect. I look forward to this assignment and I am happy for the confidence to lead…
August 22, 20170Comments

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Spanish fashion brand El Ganso to make its Middle East debut with its first store at The Avenues in Kuwait

Spanish fashion brand El Ganso to make its Middle East debut with its first store at The Avenues in Kuwait   Kuwait, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Founded in Madrid. Made in Europe. Now, Spanish fashion brand El Ganso is all set to make its Middle East debut with the opening of its first store at The…
August 22, 20170Comments

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ENGLAND: Dixons Carphone opens Currys PC World concession within the Tesco Extra store in Weston Favell

London, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dixons Carphone has opened its second Currys PC World concession within the Tesco Extra store in Weston Favell. The concession, which opened its doors on the 18th August, is the result of a trial partnership between the retailers, and follows the opening of its first concession in the…
August 22, 20170Comments

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ICA Gruppen appoints Maria Lundberg as the new Chief Information Officer

Solna, Sweden, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Maria Lundberg has been named as the new Chief Information Officer (CIO) of ICA Gruppen. To enable ICA to better capitalise on opportunities created by digitalisation of businesses and to further strengthen Group synergies in IT, she will also have a seat on the ICA Management Team.…
August 22, 20170Comments

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Staples funds all 158 projects on DonorsChoose.org in Cleveland with $87,813 donation

Staples Helps Cleveland Teachers Create Positive Classroom Experiences CLEVELAND, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) announced today (Aug. 21, 2017) that all 158 projects posted by teachers on DonorsChoose.org in Cleveland received full funding as part of Staples’s $1 million donation to DonorsChoose.org, a charity that has funded more than 900,000 classroom projects for teachers and…
August 22, 20170Comments

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SPAR highlights key themes of the 62nd International SPAR Congress at the third issue of Contact International 2017

Gran Canaria, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — In this edition, we highlight the key themes of the 62nd International SPAR Congress, which took place on the island of Gran Canaria in May. At this year’s Congress, we celebrated the 85th anniversary of SPAR with the theme ‘Better Together for 85 years’. Better Together is…
August 22, 20170Comments

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Lowe’s Heroes program raised $279,917 to support local community improvement projects

Boucherville, QC, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe's Canada, a leading home improvement company operating more than 600 stores in Canada under different banners, is proud to announce that its Lowe's Heroes program raised a total of $279,917. This past April and May, customers in all Lowe's stores in Canada were invited to donate…
August 22, 20170Comments

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New CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs opens in Redmond

SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs has opened in Redmond, offering more communities access to high-quality, convenient health care. For treatment of minor illness and injury, CareClinic at the Redmond Town Center Bartell Drugs is a new way for people to receive the treatment they…
August 22, 20170Comments

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Walgreens recognized for its Safe Medication Disposal program by The California Product Stewardship Council

SAN DIEGO, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC) today ( August 21, 2017) presented Walgreens with the 2017 Infinity Arrow Award for Service and Take Back in recognition for the company’s Safe Medication Disposal program. Walgreens disposal program, launched last year, is the first ongoing national effort of its kind…
August 22, 20170Comments

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BJ’s Restaurants launches fully integrated online ordering platform along with alcohol delivery

BJ's Restaurants launches fully integrated online ordering platform along with alcohol delivery   HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — On the heels of announcing its new delivery partnership with DoorDash, BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) launched a fully integrated online ordering platform along with alcohol delivery. BJ's is one of the first national restaurant brands to offer on-demand delivery of craft…
August 22, 20170Comments

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First Data Furthers Relationship with Chip Ganassi Racing and NASCAR

CONCORD, N.C., 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) announced today (AUG. 21, 2017) that First Data (NYSE: FDC), a global leader in commerce-enabling technology, will partner with Kyle Larson and the No. 42 Chevrolet SS team for two upcoming Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) races at Talladega Superspeedway and Martinsville Speedway. This expands…
August 22, 20170Comments

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Nordstrom appoints Kelley Hall as senior vice president, chief accounting officer

SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. announced that Kelley Hall has joined the company as senior vice president, chief accounting officer, beginning August 21, 2017. "We constantly strive to bring top talent to Nordstrom and are thrilled to have someone as experienced and knowledgeable as Kelley join the company," said Anne Bramman, chief financial officer of Nordstrom. "Kelley's approach to our…
August 22, 20170Comments

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Tesco introduces rare, mini avocados or Zilla Egg

Tesco introduces rare, mini avocados or Zilla Egg   It’s the fruit sensation that’s graced millions of Instagram feeds and quickly become a breakfast staple. CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Now for a limited time only, customers at Tesco will be able to enjoy small, snack–sized avocados, as well as regular-sized varieties. Available in packs…
August 22, 20170Comments

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Macy’s appoints Hal Lawton as president

Company also announces actions to balance the ‘art and science’ of retail through changes to merchandising structure and strengthened consumer insights and data analytics CINCINNATI, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today (Aug. 21, 2017) announced several changes intended to improve the company’s performance, including the hiring of Hal Lawton as president, the creation of…
August 22, 20170Comments

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Krug family home at 5 rue Coquebert in Reims reopens following years of meticulous restoration

Krug family home at 5 rue Coquebert in Reims reopens following years of meticulous restoration   Paris, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krug has reopened the doors to the historic home of the Krug family at 5 rue Coquebert in Reims. After two years of meticulous restoration the building has been entirely transformed to welcome Krug Lovers to…
August 22, 20170Comments

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M&S introduces dedicated Footwear Fitting Advisors in stores for Back to School shoe shopping

London, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Back to School season Marks & Spencer is improving its uniform offering for customers by trialling a new service in shoe fitting. Ahead of the busiest day for Back to School shoe shopping (Saturday 26th August), M&S has introduced dedicated Footwear Fitting Advisors in 36 stores to help parents and their little…
August 22, 20170Comments

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BRC Global Standards publishes first edition of Global Guidance on Migration from Packaging Materials into Food

London, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — BRC Global Standards has today (August 21, 2017) published the first edition of a Global Guidance on Migration from Packaging Materials into Food. This guidance was developed with the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and Campden BRI. It aims to provide organisations involved in the delivery of food…
August 22, 20170Comments

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NGA welcomes Christopher Jones as vice president and counsel, government relations department

ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, today (August 21, 2017) announced Christopher Jones, former legislative director and counsel for U.S. Representative Rick Crawford (R-AR), a member of the House Agriculture Committee and Nutrition Subcommittee, is joining its government relations department as…
August 22, 20170Comments

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Dollar General opens its 14,000th store location

Dollar General opens its 14,000th store location   GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar General (NYSE: DG) reached a new milestone this morning as it hosted hundreds of excited customers in Dauphin, Pennsylvania to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s 14,000th store location. “Dollar General is excited to celebrate our company’s continued growth by celebrating…
August 22, 20170Comments

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7‑Eleven® receives Alliance to Save Energy “Built Environment” award

7‑Eleven honored for its efforts to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency IRVING, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Alliance to Save Energy has awarded 7‑Eleven® with the Alliance to Save Energy “Built Environment” award for its commitment to reducing energy consumption and improving efficiency in its stores. 7‑Eleven has successfully decreased electricity use in store…
August 22, 20170Comments

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Paradies Lagardère: Second Bar + Kitchen opens at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Austin hot-spot brings its iconic dishes and specialty beverage menu to Barbara Jordan Terminal, Gate 7 AUSTIN, TEXAS, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Second Bar + Kitchen (SBK), the New American restaurant via Austin’s La Corsha Hospitality Group, announces its long-awaited Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) opening on August 22, 2017. Originally opened in 2010, critically-acclaimed Second Bar + Kitchen serves an eclectic mix…
August 22, 20170Comments

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Four Square Ellerslie wins Foodstuffs North Island’s 2017 Store of the Year award

A small Four Square store in suburban Auckland has pipped its bigger brand brothers to win Foodstuffs North Island’s 2017 Store of the Year. Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Four Square Ellerslie won top honours at the cooperative’s annual awards dinner at Auckland Museum on Friday, 11 August. Around 200 owner-operators, support…
August 22, 20170Comments

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