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Del Taco Restaurants expands its presence into Tennessee with multi-unit franchise development agreement

RECENTLY SIGNED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT EXPANDS BRAND FOOTPRINT IN GEORGIA AND INTO TENNESSEE Lake Forest, California, 2017-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: TACO), the nation’s second leading concept in the fast-growing Mexican quick service restaurant (MQSR) category*, recently signed a multi-unit franchise development agreement that will extend the brand’s presence into Tennessee. Led…

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ShoreTel and ScanSource Communications expand partnership

Greenville, SC, 2017-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShoreTel® (NASDAQ: SHOR), a leading provider of communication solutions that make interactions simple, today (April 26, 2017) announced an expanded partnership with ScanSource Communications, a leading global provider of communications products and sales unit of ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC). The expanded relationship represents another milestone in our strategic transformation and establishes a…

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Casey’s General Stores to offer higher ethanol blends of E15 and E85 in Illinois, Iowa and Kansas

ANKENY , IA, 2017-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Casey’s General Stores, Inc., a Midwest convenience store chain, announced it will expand consumer choice by offering higher ethanol blends of E15 and E85 at 17 sites in Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas. E15 is a fuel that contains 15 percent ethanol and works well for any car…

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RUSSIA: Lenta announces the opening of its third supermarket in Novosibirsk

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its third supermarket in Novosibirsk. The new store is a Lenta medium format supermarket located at 56 Yuzhnyi microdistrict str., Iskitim city, Novosibirsk region. The store has a total…

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Completely revamped B&M’s Westwood Shopping centre store reopens

Completely revamped B&M’s Westwood Shopping centre store reopens Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2017-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoppers in Belfast had cause to celebrate after the eagerly awaited re-launch of B&M’s Westwood Shopping centre store. The shopping centre has been completely revamped over the course of the past year, with the brand new B&M Home Store boasting a…

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Brixmor Property Group announces the appointment of Vincent A. Corno as EVP – President, Midwest

NEW YORK, 2017-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE: BRX) ("Brixmor" or the "Company") announced today (April 26, 2017) the appointment of industry veteran Vincent A. Corno as Executive Vice President - President, Midwest, effective May 8, 2017.  As head of the Midwest region, Mr. Corno will have strategic and day-to-day…

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Co-op Insurance, PitPat to offer wearable activity monitor for dogs

MANCHESTER, England, 2017-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Co-op Insurance has partnered with PitPat to offer new policy holders a free ‘doggy Fitbit’, a wearable activity monitor for dogs. Designed to monitor pet’s activity and calories, the PitPat communicates data via smart technology, which enables the policy holder to monitor their pet’s activity. In doing so policy…

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Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen joins Darden’s portfolio of differentiated brands

ORLANDO, Fla., 2017-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen (Cheddar's) for $780 million in an all-cash transaction from its stockholders including private equity firms L Catterton and Oak Investment Partners. This follows the agreement that was announced on March 27, 2017.…

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SONIC® Drive-In introduces ice cream’s smoother, creamier cousin — the new Custard Concretes

SONIC® Drive-In introduces ice cream's smoother, creamier cousin — the new Custard Concretes America's Drive-In Expands Menu with New Platform of Frozen Treats OKLAHOMA CITY, 2017-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ:SONC) introduces new Custard Concretes; ice cream's smoother, creamier cousin. In one bite, the rich frozen Custard Concretes provide high-quality flavor found only at SONIC. New…

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US Foods to acquire meat manufacturing company FirstClass Foods

ROSEMONT, Ill., 2017-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods today announced that it has agreed to acquire FirstClass Foods, a privately owned meat manufacturing company based in Hawthorne, Calif. with nearly $55 million in annual sales. FirstClass Foods has been delivering high quality center of the plate products to customers throughout Southern California since 1962. The…

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CarMax elects Sona Chawla to its board of directors

CarMax elects Sona Chawla to its board of directors RICHMOND, Va., 2017-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX) today (April 24, 2017) announced that its board of directors has elected Sona Chawla to membership on the board. Chawla will serve on the Audit Committee. Chawla, 49, is the Chief Operating Officer of Kohl’s, a position…

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Sports Direct International plc to acquire 50 Bob’s Stores and Eastern Mountain Stores in the US

Shirebrook, UK, 2017-Apr-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sports Direct International plc (Sports Direct ) announces that, on 19 April 2017, it received the approval of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court to acquire certain assets of Eastern Outfitters LLC, comprising the businesses of Bob's Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports pursuant to a s.363 sale process, following the…

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CVS Pharmacy introduces new store design to enhance retail customer experience

CVS Pharmacy introduces new store design to enhance retail customer experience Reimagined store design, new health services, an expanded offering of health and beauty products and "better-for-you" food options rolling out Company will also remove certain chemicals from its beauty and personal care products and is developing new standards for vitamin and supplement offerings WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Apr-22 —…

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Walgreens Boots Alliance elects Baxter International Chairman and CEO José E. Almeida to its board of directors

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2017-Apr-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that José (Joe) E. Almeida, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Baxter International Inc., has been elected to its board of directors effective immediately. Almeida, who joins the board as an independent director, becomes the board’s 11th…

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DDR Corp. reschedules its quarterly conference call and audio webcast to Tuesday, April 25, 2017

BEACHWOOD, Ohio, 2017-Apr-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — DDR Corp.  (NYSE: DDR), an owner, developer, and operator of shopping centers, announced today a revised schedule for its quarterly conference call and audio webcast, which was previously planned for Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 10 a.m. ET.  The rescheduled time is Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 4:45…

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CBRE celebrates successful client outcomes with “Client Advantage” advertising program

Ads Highlight Client Success Stories Los Angeles, 2017-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE has launched “Client Advantage”, a digital, social and print advertising program which celebrates successful client outcomes. The ads will be featured in outlets around the world including the Financial Times, Les Echos, GlobeSt, Real Estate Alert and The Commercial Observer. The case-study-focused…

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Dunkin’ Donuts hot coffee varieties now available on board Amtrak Acela Express

Dunkin’ Donuts hot coffee varieties now available on board Amtrak Acela Express Dunkin’ Donuts Original Blend and Dunkin’ Decaf® Hot Coffees Available on Amtrak’s Acela Express® High-Speed Trains Beginning Today CANTON, MA and WASHINGTON, DC , 2017-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts and Amtrak today announced that Dunkin’ Donuts Original Blend and Dunkin’ Decaf hot coffee varieties…

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Barnes & Noble hosts Gaming events at select stores nationwide on Saturday, April 29

Select Barnes & Noble Stores Nationwide are Inviting Customers to Come Together and Socialize Around Tabletop Gaming with Special Demos, Giveaways and More Featured Games 20% Off at Participating Stores, with an Additional 10% Off for Barnes & Noble Members  New York, New York, 2017-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest…

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Tesco sells its opticians business in the UK and Republic of Ireland to Vision Express

Tesco today announces the sale of its opticians business in the UK and Republic of Ireland to Vision Express in a move to further simplify its business and serve its shoppers better. CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco Opticians currently operates in 206 stores across the UK and three stores in the Republic…

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Sly Fox’s Circle of Progress Pale Ale from barley malt composted with Wegmans food scraps to be featured at select Wegmans Pubs

Starting on Earth Day, April 22, select Wegmans Pub locations will feature Sly Fox’s Circle of Progress Pale Ale - a sustainable, special-edition, small-batch brew made from barley malt composted with Wegmans food scraps. (Photo Credit: Gail K Foley) Partnership with Pennsylvania Farm turns food scraps from Wegmans into compost that is used to grow the…

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La Granja INC recalls Hand crafted Paleteria, Mango Flavored Ice cream that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis

La Granja INC recalls Hand crafted Paleteria, Mango Flavored Ice cream that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis Silver Spring, MD, 2017-Apr-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — La Granja INC of Doraville Georgia is recalling 4000 units of Hand crafted Paleteria, Mango Flavored Ice cream, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, an…

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365 by Whole Foods Market debuts at Greater Austin

365 by Whole Foods Market debuts at Greater Austin Texas’ first 365 store to open in Greater Austin AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Apr-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — 365 by Whole Foods Market’s first Texas location will open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, in Cedar Park, following a bread-breaking ceremony with company officials and the community. Opening day will…

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CBRE acquires Mainstream Software, Inc. a technology solutions provider for facilities management operations

Acquisition bolsters CBRE’s growing competitive advantage in digital and technology capabilities Los Angeles, 2017-Apr-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBG) today (April 18, 2017) announced that it has acquired the business of Mainstream Software, Inc. (Mainstream), a technology company that provides mobile and software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology solutions for facilities management operations. Mainstream’s proprietary…

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Beyond Meat recalls certain bags of Feisty Crumbles because they may contain undeclared peanuts

Silver Spring, MD, 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Beyond Meat of El Segundo, CA is voluntarily recalling certain bags of Feisty Crumbles from three production lots because they may contain low levels of undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if…

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SHARE BUYBACK UPDATE: AHOLD DELHAIZE REPURCHASED 430,000 OF AHOLD DELHAIZE COMMON SHARES FROM APRIL 10, 2017 UP TO AND INCLUDING APRIL 13, 2017

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 430,000 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from April 10, 2017 up to and including April 13, 2017. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €19.25 per share for a total consideration of € 8.3 million. These repurchases were…

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Currys PC World’s Easter Mega Deals Event Has Been Extended

Additional 10% savings announced across hundreds of items for four days only Hundreds of products at their Black Friday price tags or lower. Extra 20% savings off the marked price on ALL PC Gaming Accessories LONDON, 2017-Apr-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — TODAY (April 13, 2017) Currys PC World announces the continuation of its…

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12 Startups To Be Supported By Collaboration Between Plug and Play, Fashion Plug, and Kering

London, 2017-Apr-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — From the over 250 applicants and a shortlist of twenty, a final selection of twelve start-ups have been awarded a place in the ‘Plug and Play - Fashion for Good’ accelerator, a collaboration between Plug and Play, Fashion for Good and Kering which aims to fast-track sustainable innovation within…

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Prada Stores in Porto Cervo Present New Store Image

MILAN, Italy, 2017-Apr-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Prada stores in Porto Cervo, the fashionable resort on the Costa Smeralda, present a unique, innovative image for the 2017 season: an original design with a holiday vibe to create an exclusive, contemporary shopping experience. Located on La Passeggiata, the stores have surface areas of 170 and 100 square…

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PVH and USA Legwear Enter Into License Agreement for Warner’s Socks and Hosiery

NEW YORK, 2017-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. [NYSE:PVH] announced today that two of its subsidiaries have entered into a license agreement with USA Legwear LLC under which USA Legwear will manufacture, sell, distribute and promote women’s hosiery and socks under the Warner’s brand. Products will launch for Spring 2018 and be sold primarily…

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