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Monthly Archives: November 2017

UPS® services integrated into Shopify platform to easily manage shipping in one place

Suite of UPS services embedded within Shopify to easily manage shipping in one place Shopify merchants can save significantly with exclusive UPS domestic and international rates Dedicated phone hotline (1-833-BFCM-WIN) to help businesses with their shipping strategy ATLANTA and OTTAWA, Ontario, 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just in time for the holiday season, UPS (NYSE:…

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NBC and Macy’s kick off the holiday season with a star-studded line-up of performers at The 91st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®

NBC and Macy’s kick off the holiday season with a star-studded line-up of performers at The 91st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®   The 91st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® on NBC Adds a Special Performance by International Superstar Gwen Stefani, a Dazzling Opening Number and Even More Star Power Along the Parade Route as the Annual Spectacle Kicks Off the Holiday Season…

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RILA welcomes House passage of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”

Arlington , VA, 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (11/16/2017), the Retail Leaders Association (RILA), the trade association for America’s most recognized and innovative brands, issued a statement praising the House passage of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”: “We are thankful the House moved swiftly to pass this important legislation that will give America’s…

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X5 announces the opening of its 11,500th store located in Samara, Russia

Samara, 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group, ("X5" or the "Company"), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: "FIVE"), announces the opening of its 11,500th store. The landmark store is a Karusel hypermarket located at 4 Georgi Dimitrov Street in Samara. Spanning over 4,000 sq m, the new Karusel features a modern lighting system…

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Bol.com trials “return retrieval” service in Amsterdam

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bol.com has introduced innovations in product returns that will offer customers more services and greater convenience in online shopping. In partnership with Dutch mail delivery company PostNL, bol.com is allowing customers in the Netherlands to return products using a digital barcode rather than having to print a…

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DFS Masters of Time returns to Macau this December

DFS Masters of Time returns to Macau this December   THIRTY OF THE WORLD’S LEADING LUXURY BRANDS PRESENT MORE THAN 450 ICONIC PIECES AT NINTH ANNUAL MASTERS OF TIME Macau, 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — DFS Masters of Time, the world’s leading retail exhibition of fine watches and jewelry, returns to Macau this December for the ninth…

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7‑Eleven introduces its next exclusive single-origin coffee from Peru

IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — For its next exclusive single-origin coffee, 7‑Eleven, Inc.headed south to the Cajamarca region of Peru. As with its other single-origin, sustainably sourced coffee, the new brew from Peru is Rainforest Alliance Certified. Made with 100 percent Arabica beans, the newest 7‑Eleven® single-origin coffee has bright citrus notes complimented by vanilla, cinnamon and berry…

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PetSmart Charities Grants to Help Vulnerable Populations Keep their Pets

Grants from PetSmart Charities are helping vulnerable populations and people at-risk keep their pets close when they need them the most PHOENIX, 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — When PetSmart Charities expanded its mission to reach beyond pet homelessness, a key goal of North America’s leading funder of animal welfare was to support programs aimed at decreasing the…

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The Pinnacle Pet Nutrition Shops featured in 35 new PetSmart stores opened through the second quarter 2017

Only Natural Pet®, Wellness®, Instinct® and Castor & Pollux® Among Top Brands in Pinnacle Line PHOENIX, 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart today (Nov. 16, 2017) announced the addition of its Pinnacle Pet Nutrition Shop in all new stores*, a dedicated space featuring an expanded collection of pet food products offering high-protein, organic, natural, grain-free, minimally…

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PetSmart Charities’ November National Adoption Weekend Saved the Lives of Nearly 27,000 Shelter Pets

With the Help of Adoption Partners, PetSmart, PetSmart Charities and Animal-Loving North Americans Saved the Lives of Nearly 27,000 Shelter Pets Phoenix, Ariz., 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nearly 27,000 shelter pets found their forever homes at PetSmart Charities' November National Adoption Weekend, held at PetSmart stores across North America Nov. 10-12 — making it…

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PayPal and Synchrony to expand strategic consumer credit relationship

Synchrony Financial to Acquire U.S. Consumer Credit Receivables from PayPal, Companies Extend Co-Brand Credit Card Relationship SAN JOSE, Calif. & STAMFORD, Conn., 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) and Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) today (Nov 16, 2017) announced an agreement to significantly expand their strategic consumer credit relationship. Under the terms of the transaction, Synchrony Financial will acquire $6.8 billion in receivables, including PayPal's U.S. consumer credit receivables portfolio,…

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Delivery Hero welcomes CMA’s clearance for the sale of its UK business to Just Eat plc

Berlin, 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delivery Hero Group (“Delivery Hero”), the leading global online food ordering and delivery marketplace, welcomes the announcement by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (the “CMA”) to unconditionally clear the sale of Delivery Hero’s UK business, Hungryhouse Holdings Limited (“Hungryhouse”), to Just Eat plc (“Just Eat”). The unconditional clearance…

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Kum & Go opens its newest store in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

New store at 11th and Grange features fresh food and a variety of fuel options Sioux Falls, SD, 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kum & Go opens the doors Thursday, November 16, at 6 a.m. to its newest store in Sioux Falls, SD, at 1005 West 11th Street. The 6,200-square foot store will focus on fresh food and features…

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Levi Strauss & Co. to open new store at New York City’s Times Square in 2018

Store to open in late 2018; will provide consumers with a one-of-a-kind shopping experience San Francisco, CA, 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Levi Strauss & Co. today  (November 15, 2017) announced a new Levi’s® flagship  store in New York City’s Times Square at 1535 Broadway, in the heart of the city’s shopping and  entertainment district. The…

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Restaurant Brands International and Bridgepoint Advisers announce partnership to develop and strengthen the BURGER KING® brand in the United Kingdom

OAKVILLE, ON, 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Burger King Europe GmbH (“BKE”), an affiliate of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (“RBI”), and Bridgepoint Advisers Limited (“Bridgepoint”) announced today (November 16, 2017) a master franchise joint venture agreement to further develop and strengthen the position of the BURGER KING® brand in the United Kingdom. The Agreement will result…

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Lenta announces the opening of its fortieth supermarket in Moscow

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its fortieth supermarket in Moscow. The new store is a Lenta supermarket located at 4 Sokolnicheskaya street, Moscow. The store has a total area of 1,476 sq.m with…

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Express, Inc. to host Q3 2017 results conference call on Thursday, November 30, 2017

COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR), a specialty retail apparel company, today (Nov. 16, 2017) announced that it will conduct a conference call to discuss third quarter 2017 results on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Earlier that morning, the Company will issue a press release detailing those results. The…

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FMI: New study reveals that 28% of American jobs are connected the food and agriculture sectors

More than one-fourth of American employment tied to the combined industries WASHINGTON, 2017-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — A nationwide economic impact study released today (Nov 16, 2017) found that more than one-fifth (or 20.4%) of the nation’s economy is linked, either directly or indirectly, to the food and agriculture sectors and that more than one-fourth of all American…

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NCR unveils expansion to its channel program

NCR opens growth opportunities for new and existing channel partners to build a more profitable business Duluth, Ga., 2017-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, unveiled an expansion to its channel program. The program allows channel partners to sell additional products – including Enterprise Software, Professional Services, Maintenance…

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Al Meera officially opened the doors of its new shopping center in Umm Garn, Qatar

Al Meera officially opened the doors of its new shopping center in Umm Garn, Qatar   DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the framework of its ongoing efforts to bring its trademark shopping experience to the residents of all areas across the country, Al Meera Consumer Goods Company QSC (Al Meera) officially opened the doors…

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Mohammed Alshaya recognised for his role in developing modern retail culture in the Middle East

Mohammed Alshaya recognised for his role in developing modern retail culture in the Middle East   Kuwait, 2017-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mohammed Alshaya, executive chairman of M.H. Alshaya Co., has been recognised as the individual who has made the biggest contribution to the retail industry in the Middle East over the past 30 years by the…

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SPAR South Africa holds KwaZulu Natal Junior Chef competition

South Africa, 2017-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Six young aspirant chefs took to their cooking stations recently in this year’s finals of the SPAR South Africa KwaZulu Natal Junior Chef competition. The young primary school finalists battled it out for the first-place spot with twelve year old, Ryleigh Rutherford, taking home the honours with a delectable…

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Lowe’s Canada stores wins three awards at the Hardlines Outstanding Retailer Awards

Best Large Surface Retailer - Lowe’s Barrie (ON) Best Building Supply/Home Centre (< 15,000 s.f.) - Ace Matériaux Armand Dumaresq (QC) Contractor Specialist - RONA Penticton (BC) Boucherville, Québec, 2017-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe's Canada is proud to celebrate the achievement of three of its stores at the Hardlines Outstanding Retailer…

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Sears starts Black Friday deals online

Sears, Kmart also lower free shipping minimum for online orders to $25 HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — To help shoppers get a jump on holiday shopping, Sears announced it is now offering Black Friday pricing online at Sears.com. Sears and Kmart also lowered the minimum purchase threshold for free shipping on qualifying online orders to $25 (was $49), and…

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Kmart creates the “Ridiculous Cash Bash” game show that rewards contestants for their awesome talents

14 Contestants Will Win a Trip to Hollywood to Compete for Thousands in Prizes and FREECASH in Points on Program Hosted by Cooper Manning HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — As another out-of-the-box way to engage with members this holiday, Kmart has created the "Ridiculous Cash Bash," a game show that rewards contestants…

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Visa adds Nigerian Women’s Bobsled Team to Team Visa

Visa adds Nigerian Women’s Bobsled Team to Team Visa   Inspired by their determination, Visa helps pave the way to PyeongChang for this group of Olympic hopefuls SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Visa (NYSE:V) today (Nov. 15, 2017) announced the addition of three athletes who make up the Nigerian Women’s Bobsled Team to Team Visa, currently training…

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Sainsbury’s trials hot pizza pre-ordering service

Sainsbury's trials hot pizza pre-ordering service   In a UK supermarket first, Sainsbury's is trialling a hot pizza pre-ordering service in three of its stores. London, 2017-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — During the trial, customers will be able to order a personalised takeaway pizza by telephone and pick it up in-store just 30 minutes later. Customers can order…

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M&S launches ‘extraordinary’ Christmas food campaign

Following the success of ‘Paddington and the Christmas Visitor’ M&S launches ‘extraordinary’ Christmas food campaign Set to a festive re-working of Ed Sheeran’s Shape of You’ the first ad features special M&S Christmas food for hosting, as well as Percy and Penny Pig’s first on-screen kiss London, 2017-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — M&S…

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British Land announces redevelopment plans for 1 Triton Square, Regent’s Place

British Land announces redevelopment plans for 1 Triton Square, Regent's Place   London, 2017-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land announces that it will redevelop 1 Triton Square, Regent's Place and has finalised terms on a pre-let of the office space covering 310,000 sq ft with Dentsu Aegis Network, the global brand, media and digital communications…

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