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Daily Archives: August 31, 2017

McDonald’s supports Hurricane Harvey relief and recovery efforts with $1 million donation to the American Red Cross

Company Also Announces Employee Match Program OAK BROOK, IL, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) announces that it will donate $1 million to the American Red Cross in support of the relief and recovery efforts for families impacted by Hurricane Harvey. In addition, the company announced a $250,000 employee matching program. "In the aftermath…

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Best Buy Q2 FY18 results

Enterprise Comparable Sales Increased 5.4% GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.67 Increased 20% Non-GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.69 Increased 21% MINNEAPOLIS, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today (August 29, 2017) announced results for the second quarter ended July 29, 2017 (“Q2 FY18”), as compared to the second quarter ended July 30, 2016 (“Q2 FY17”). The company reported…

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Amazon and Microsoft collaborate to help Alexa and Cortana talk to each other

SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced today (Aug. 30, 2017) that Alexa will be able to talk to Cortana, and Cortana will be able to talk to Alexa. You will be able to turn to your Echo device and say, "Alexa, open Cortana," or turn to your Windows 10 device…

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Dedinas Franzak Enterprises recalls several brands of butter flavored popcorn that may contain undeclared milk

Grand Rapids MI, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dedinas Franzak Enterprises of Grand Rapids MI, is recalling several brands of butter flavored popcorn because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled butter flavored popcorn brands…

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Rajbhog Distributors GA. Inc. recalls Jalebi that may contain undeclared Almond

Rajbhog Distributors GA. Inc. recalls Jalebi that may contain undeclared Almond   Duluth, GA., 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rajbhog Distributors GA. Inc. of Tucker GA-30084 is recalling 1467  packets of Jalebi because it may contain undeclared Almond pcs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Almonds run the risk of serious or life-…

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Rite Aid Foundation rolls out new program on reducing drug accessibility, medication misuse and accidental poisoning among children

Law Enforcement Agencies in Communities Served by Rite Aid Can Now Apply Online to Receive a Free Safe Medication Disposal Unit Camp Hill, Pa., 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Rite Aid Foundation announced today  (Aug. 30, 2017) the rollout of its KidCents Safe Medication Disposal Program, a new program focused on reducing drug accessibility, medication…

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Dollar Tree to participate in the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference on September 6, 2017

CHESAPEAKE, Va., 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores, today (August 30, 2017) announced its participation in the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference on September 6, 2017. Gary Philbin, Enterprise President, Kevin Wampler, Chief Financial Officer, and Randy Guiler, Vice President - Investor Relations, will attend this conference. The Company's presentation will begin…

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Harris Teeter launches donation card campaign to support United Way

Harris Teeter launches donation card campaign to support United Way   Shoppers and Associates can Donate $1, $3 or $5 at Checkout Matthews, NC, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Aug. 30, 2017), Harris Teeter launched a donation card campaign to support United Way, an organization creating long lasting change for those most in need through strategic…

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Del Taco Restaurants announces the addition of its newest premium offering, Queso Blanco

BRAND INTRODUCES NEW QUESO CRUNCH TACO AS FOLLOW UP TO SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF THE DEL TACO Lake Forest, CA, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: TACO), the nation’s second leading Mexican quick service restaurant* (MQSR), today (August 29, 2017 ) announced the addition of its newest premium offering,Queso Blanco. Made with…

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Wawa & The Wawa Foundation launches in-store crisis campaign to support Hurricane Harvey relief assistance

Chain-Wide Fundraising Effort to Benefit American Red Cross Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Wawa, Pa., 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wawa, Inc. and The Wawa Foundation Inc. today (Aug. 29, 2017)  announced the launch of a chain-wide, in-store crisis campaign, designed to provide disaster relief assistance to those communities most affected by Hurricane Harvey. The campaign is…

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RUSSIA: Lenta announces the opening of its third hypermarket in Orenburg

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its third hypermarket in Orenburg. The new store is a Lenta supercompact format hypermarket located at 51 Chkalova street, Orenburg. The store has a total area of 5,200…

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Lenta Ltd 1H2017 IFRS Financial Results: Total sales grew 16.7% to RUB 163.5bn (1H 2016: RUB 140.1bn)

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta Ltd (“Lenta” or the “Company”), one of the largest retail chains in Russia, today (30 August 2017) announces its reviewed consolidated IFRS results for the half year ending 30 June 2017. 1H 2017 Financial Highlights: Total sales grew 16.7% to RUB 163.5bn (1H 2016: RUB 140.1bn);…

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Barnes & Noble announces a star-studded event lineup for the month of September

Fans Can Visit Barnes & Noble and Meet the A-List Personalities They Love Including Bestselling Authors, Famous Politicians, Major News Reporters, and More  New York, New York, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today (August 30, 2017) announced a star-studded event lineup for the month of September to…

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LCP appoints Julian Diamond as new retail director

LCP appoints Julian Diamond as new retail director   London, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — LCP, the leading investment and property management company, has announced the appointment of a new retail director. Julian Diamond joined LCP in 2004 as an asset manager at the company’s Millbank office in London, where he had responsibility for a mixed portfolio…

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Bon-Ton Stores invites local non-profit groups to participate in its Community Days fundraiser

Bon-Ton Stores invites local non-profit groups to participate in its Community Days fundraiser   Local Groups and Schools can Raise Funds by Selling Special Savings Booklets MILWAUKEE, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT), which operates Bon-Ton, Boston Store, Bergner's, Carson's, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers stores, invites local non-profit groups to participate in the company's Community Days fundraiser.…

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L’Oréal Middle East opens NYX Professional Makeup boutique at Abu Dhabi’s Al Wahda Mall

L’Oréal Middle East opens NYX Professional Makeup boutique at Abu Dhabi’s Al Wahda Mall   Celebrating the NYX Professional Makeup culture of experimentation, fun and bold pigments in the heart of the UAE Kuwait, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — L’Oréal Middle East, in partnership with M.H. Alshaya Co., opened the first NYX Professional Makeup boutique to the…

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USDA provides users with new information on food safety recalls with the update on its FoodKeeper app

WASHINGTON, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today (August 29, 2017) announced new updates to its popular FoodKeeper application that will provide users with new information on food safety recalls. The app has been updated so users can choose to receive automatic notifications when food safety recalls are announced…

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Ross Stores supports Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts with $400,000 donation to the American Red Cross

DUBLIN, Calif., 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) today (Aug. 30, 2017) announced a $400,000 donation to the American Red Cross to assist with disaster relief efforts in Texas and Louisiana for the thousands of people impacted by Hurricane Harvey.  The Company is also raising additional funds by accepting customer donations to the American Red Cross from August 31st through September 16th at the…

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Lindex offers customers smarter and more convenient shopping experience with new mobile app

Lindex offers customers smarter and more convenient shopping experience with new mobile app   Sweden, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lindex releases a mobile app to offer their customers a smarter and more convenient shopping experience. With key features such as Instagram integration, inspiration feed, order management and access to current offers, the goal is an inspiring and…

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NEUES FORMAT «MICASA HOME» ZIEHT IN DIE CITY EIN

Zürich, Switzerland, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Am 31. August eröffnet im Einkaufszentrum Migros City an der Löwenstrasse der erste «Micasa home» der Migros Zürich. Das Format rund ums Einrichten bietet Services nach Mass und ein saisonal wechselndes Sortiment an Wohnzubehör und -accessoires. Viel Neues an der Löwenstrasse: Im Einkaufszentrum Migros City wird vom Unter-geschoss bis…

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Vers glutenvrij brood, gewoon bij je supermarkt

Vers glutenvrij brood, gewoon bij je supermarkt   Albert Heijn introduceert als eerste supermarkt in Nederland dagvers glutenvrij brood uit speciale bakkerij Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Goed nieuws voor iedereen die uit noodzaak of uit eigen beweging graag glutenvrij eet. Vanaf maandag 4 september kun je elke dag vers glutenvrij brood kopen bij Albert Heijn.…

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