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Monthly Archives: September 2017

SPAR Norway tackles food waste with 50% off on all freshly baked bread one hour before closing time

Norway, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Norway is aiming to reduce food waste by 270 tons a year. How does it hope to achieve this? By offering a 50 percent discount on all freshly baked bread one hour before closing time. Before officially launching the bread waste reduction scheme in August, it was first…

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Visa named to the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index

SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Visa (NYSE:V) today (Sep. 18, 2017) announced the company has been named to the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI), one of the most prestigious indices for corporate responsibility and sustainability performance. The Index recognizes companies that are leading in their industry in global economic, environmental and social…

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The Kroger Co. donated $3.5 million to support Hurricanes Harvey and Irma recovery efforts

CINCINNATI, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and its family of stores announced today (Sept. 18, 2017) it has donated $3.5 million, to date, to support recovery efforts in regions affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. "I'm proud of how quickly the Kroger team was able to mobilize after the storms to provide our…

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SSP America to develop Flying Saucer Draught Emporium and Flying Square Live at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

SSP America to develop Flying Saucer Draught Emporium and Flying Square Live at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport   Flying Saucer Draught Emporium and Flying Square Live to Join Airport’s Terminal D London, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide,…

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Tesco provides update on its “Bags of Help” programme

Tesco provides update on its “Bags of Help” programme   CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — One question people often ask us is: “Where does the money I pay for carrier bags go at Tesco?" We’re incredibly proud of the way money for Tesco carrier bags goes to help local communities, and we want be clear…

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First Data to provide secure commerce solutions for Valley National Bank merchant clients

First Data and Valley National Bank join forces to enable growth for businesses across the Valley National Bank franchise NEW YORK, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (15 Sep 2017) First Data (NYSE: FDC), a global leader in commerce-enabling technology, and Valley National Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp (NYSE:VLY), announced that they have entered into a long-term…

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Amazon to open new fulfillment center in the Charter Township of Shelby, Michigan in 2018

New 1-million-square-foot site will be the third Amazon fulfillment center in Michigan SEATTLE, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today (Sep. 14, 2017) announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in the Charter Township of Shelby, Mich. When the site opens in 2018, Amazon will create 1,000 new full-time jobs with benefits. “Michigan has been a great place to do…

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Zenith reveals the world’s most accurate mechanical watch — Defy Lab

Zenith reveals the world’s most accurate mechanical watch — Defy Lab   Paris, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Zenith has revealed Defy Lab, the world’s most accurate mechanical watch thanks to a groundbreaking oscillator. The triple certified watch marks a major advance in measuring time, embodying Zenith’s constant drive for innovation and high precision. Zenith unveiled the Defy Lab…

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Nordstrom opens its doors to its new CF Sherway Gardens store; its third location in Toronto

SEATTLE, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading fashion retailer Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) opened the doors this morning to its new CF Sherway Gardens store, making it the third location in Toronto following openings at CF Toronto Eaton Centre and Yorkdale Shopping Centre last fall. The two-level, 140,000 square-foot store offers customers five shoe departments, a full-service bistro-style restaurant and bar, a…

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EROSKI eleva las compras de pescado con sello azul ‘MSC’ de pesca sostenible a más de 789 toneladas durante el primer semestre

EROSKI eleva las compras de pescado con sello azul 'MSC' de pesca sostenible a más de 789 toneladas durante el primer semestre   Las compras de bacalao Skrei han superado las 360 Tn, las de anchoa del Cantábrico las 313 Tn y las de bonito del norte las 115 Tn  La previsión de la cooperativa…

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Marks and Spencer: Jill McDonald new Managing Director, Clothing, Home & Beauty to start on 2nd October 2017

London, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Further to the announcement made on 3rd May 2017, and in accordance with paragraph 9.6.12 of the Listing Rules, Marks and Spencer Group plc today (13 Sep 2017) confirms that Jill McDonald will take up the new position of Managing Director, Clothing, Home & Beauty on 2nd October…

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SONIC’s Carhop Classic meal deal complete with SONIC Cheeseburger and Onion Rings for only $2.99

SONIC's Carhop Classic meal deal complete with SONIC Cheeseburger and Onion Rings for only $2.99   OKLAHOMA CITY, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In's (NASDAQ: SONC) new Carhop Classic meal deal delivers guests the classic tastes they love at an incredible value complete with a SONIC Cheeseburger and Onion Rings for only $2.99*. The Carhop Classic includes SONIC's Cheeseburger,…

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British Land: Meadowhall received resolution to grant planning consent for £300 million extension

British Land: Meadowhall received resolution to grant planning consent for £300 million extension   London, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meadowhall, one of the UK’s most successful regional shopping destinations, has received a resolution to grant planning consent for a £300 million extension that will transform the centre’s leisure offering for its 24 million annual visitors.…

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CVS Pharmacy to acquire six of ProMedica’s outpatient pharmacy locations in Ohio

CVS Pharmacy and ProMedica will work together to ensure patients experience a seamless transition of care WOONSOCKET, R.I. & TOLEDO, Ohio, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Pharmacy and ProMedica announced today (September 13, 2017) that CVS Pharmacy will acquire six of ProMedica’s outpatient pharmacy locations in Ohio. CVS Pharmacy will take over operations of…

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ASDA predicts over two million British pumpkins to be sold this year

ASDA predicts over two million British pumpkins to be sold this yea A good summer has helped Asda pumpkin growers produce a bumper crop already being harvested, almost a month earlier than normal Sales of British pumpkins expected to be 61% higher than in 2015 LEEDS, UK, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Trick…

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BRC analysis spells out potential cost to shoppers of leaving the EU without a tariff-free trade deal

London, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The outcomes of the Brexit negotiations are hugely important to the UK’s retail and food production industries. The UK is a net importer of food – 40 per cent of the food we eat comes from outside the UK, with around a third from the EU-27 alone. In…

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DDR declares third quarter 2017 common stock dividend of $0.19 per share

BEACHWOOD, Ohio, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — DDR Corp. (NYSE: DDR) declared its third quarter 2017 common stock dividend of $0.19 per share. The common stock dividend is payable on October 10, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 26, 2017. ABOUT DDR Corp. DDR is an owner and manager of 298 value-oriented shopping…

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DDR refinances two revolving credit facilities, increasing borrowing capacity to $1.0 billion

BEACHWOOD, Ohio, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — DDR Corp. (NYSE: DDR) announced today (Sept. 13, 2017) that it has refinanced its two revolving credit facilities, increasing borrowing capacity to $1.0 billion and extending their maturities. The company also extended the maturity on $200 million of its $400 million unsecured term loan. "The refinancing of our lines of credit and term loan…

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CarMax to fill 50 positions for new store in Colma, CA slated to open in November

RICHMOND, Virginia, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, announced today (September 14, 2017) it is hiring to fill 50 positions for a new CarMax store in Colma, CA slated to open in November. Job applicants hired for the Colma location will be the recipients…

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M-INDUSTRIE STEIGT INS ONLINE-GESCHÄFT IN CHINA EIN

M-INDUSTRIE STEIGT INS ONLINE-GESCHÄFT IN CHINA EIN   Zürich, Switzerland, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die M-Industrie geht eine Kooperation mit der chinesischen Onlinehandels-Plattform NetEase Kaola ein. Unter dem Namen „Orange Garten“ vertreibt die M-Industrie auf Kaola ein ausgewähltes Sortiment an Migros-Produkten. Die M-Industrie ist mit NetEase Kaola eine Kooperation eingegangen. NetEase Kaolo ist die Nummer eins im…

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DAS ERSTE MFIT IN ST. GALLEN FEIERT ERÖFFNUNG

DAS ERSTE MFIT IN ST. GALLEN FEIERT ERÖFFNUNG   Gossau, Switzerland, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Das MFIT Trainingszentrum im Shoppingcenter Silberturm in St. Gallen feiert vom 15. bis 17. September 2017 mit Tagen der offenen Tür seine Eröffnung. Auf knapp 1000 Quadratmetern steht eine moderne Infrastruktur für Kraft- und Herz-Kreislauf-Training an Geräten, Gruppenkurse und Fitness-Checks zur…

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Mall of Switzerland: a destination for fashionistas of all ages

Mall of Switzerland: a destination for fashionistas of all ages An array of international fashion brands join the Mall with the fist Original Penguin store opening in Switzerland Zurich/Ebikon, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the opening of the Mall of Switzerland in Ebikon (Lucerne) on 8 November 2017, central Switzerland gets not only the second largest…

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Legendary Cher and rap icon Future come together for Gap ‘Meet Me in the Gap’ fall campaign

THE TWO COME TOGETHER TO SHOW WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE TAKE A CHANCE TO CLOSE THE GAPS BETWEEN US NEW YORK, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap, the iconic American clothing brand, today (September 13, 2017) reveals the final installment of the ‘Meet Me in the Gap’ fall campaign, which launched in late July, starring…

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Dollar General becomes the Official Discount Retail Sponsor for the Big 12 Conference 2017-2018

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is excited to partner with the Big 12 Conference and ESPN Events to serve as the Official Discount Retail Sponsor for the Big 12 Conference for the 2017-2018 academic year. Additionally, the major discount retailer will serve as the Conference’s Official Homegating and…

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Kennesaw Whole Foods Market to open on Friday, October 6

New store will feature Revelator coffee bar, barbecue venue and made-in-house specialties Atlanta, Ga., 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will open a new store in Kennesaw on Friday, October 6 at 1300 Ernest Barrett Parkway. This store will be a relocation of Whole Foods Market’s Harry’s Farmers Market store in Marietta, which…

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Sequential Brands Group announces the appointment of Carolyn D’Angelo as President of Home division

Executive Brings Over 25+ Years Experience in Strategic Marketing, Licensing, and Brand Building NEW YORK, 2017-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) ("Sequential" or the "Company"), today announced Carolyn D'Angelo as President of Home reporting, directly to CEO Karen Murray. Ms. D'Angelo will oversee the Company's brands in its home division,…

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Perry Ellis International enters into license agreement for accessories under the Savane® trademark in the USA and Canada

MIAMI. FL, 2017-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — (Nasdaq:PERY) — Perry Ellis International announced today that it has entered into a license agreement with Roma Industries LLC for  small leather goods and accessories, under the Savane® trademark in the USA and Canada. The collection will be available in specialty stores and online with a planned…

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CBRE 2018 global Urban Photographer of the Year competition: “Cities of Connections: People, Places, Perspectives”

‘Cities of Connections’ is Theme for 11th Annual Urban Photography Competition LOS ANGELES, CA, 2017-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE has launched its 2018 global Urban Photographer of the Year competition with the theme, “Cities of Connections: People, Places, Perspectives.” Now in its 11th year, the competition continues to grow, with last year’s contest attracting more…

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CBL selects RetailNext as its smart property solution provider

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. & SAN JOSE, Calif., 2017-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE:CBL) today announced that it has entered into a partnership with RetailNext Inc., the worldwide leader in smart store retail analytics for optimizing shopper experiences. The comprehensive RetailNext platform will be deployed at two of CBL’s properties, Hamilton Place…

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INDONESIA: MPPA appoints Mr. William Travis Saucer as new CEO

JAKARTA, Indonesia, 2017-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk ("MPPA") today announced the appointment of a new CEO, Mr. William Travis Saucer, who will serve with immediate effect for a period of twelve months. The Board strongly believes that Mr. Saucer, with his experience and familiarity of both the Indonesian retail market and…

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