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PHILIPPINES: SM Prime Holdings opens its first premier mall in Palawan — SM City Puerto Princesa

PHILIPPINES: SM Prime Holdings opens its first premier mall in Palawan — SM City Puerto Princesa Pasay City, Philippines, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property companies in Southeast Asia, continues to expand in the provincial cities of the Philippines as it opens its first premier mall…

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5th Philippine Trust Index: SM emerged as the top trusted and most popular brand

Pasay City, Philippines, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM has emerged as the top trusted and most popular brand in the country based on the 5th Philippine Trust Index by the EON Group. The PTI is EON's multi-awarded proprietary research that looks into the levels and drivers of trust among Filipinos. Based on a poll of 1200…

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DICK’S Sporting Goods/Foundation provide clothing, footwear and monetary support to communities impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

Donations of clothing, footwear, supplies and monetary support to aide short-term emergency requests and long-term disaster recovery efforts PITTSBURGH, PA, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) along with The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation today announced a $5.5 million commitment to support communities impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The short-term emergency requests…

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UK: Co-op opens its newest food store in Rockfield Road, Monmouth

MANCHESTER, UK, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op  has served-up its newest food store this week (Thursday, 14 September) in Rockfield Road, Monmouth, following a £550,000 investment creating 15 jobs. Children from Overmonnow Primary School and County Councillor Jamie Treharne were among the guests of honour, helping to launch the store for the community. The new store…

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Co-op launches new Scottish Salmon Farming Group as part of its commitment to sell responsibly sourced fresh fish

MANCHESTER, UK, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading convenience retailer, the Co-op , has launched a new Scottish Salmon Farming Group as part of its commitment to selling responsibly sourced fresh fish. The group will bring together stakeholders right across the supply chain, including key suppliers and long-standing processor, Farne Salmon and Trout Ltd. It will enable the Co-op…

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ENGLAND: Co-op to create more than 30 jobs for its two new food stores in Leicester

MANCHESTER, UK, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — A £1.2M investment in Leicester will see the Co-op  serve-up two new food stores in the space of two weeks, creating more than 30 jobs. A store in Whetstone launches on Thursday, 21st September, while a new store in London Road, Leicester, which reactivates and brings back to life the…

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Bidfood en Albert Heijn gaan samen de klein- en grootschalige zorg bedienen

Bidfood en Albert Heijn gaan samen de klein- en grootschalige zorg bedienen Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vanaf deze herfst gaan Bidfood (voorheen Deli XL) en Albert Heijn gezamenlijk de klein- en grootschalige zorg bedienen. Bidfood behoudt haar focus op grootverbruik en de professionele zorgkeuken, terwijl Albert Heijn zich gaat richten op kleinschalige woongroepen. De…

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Albert Heijn introduceert intelligent boodschappenlijstje op ah.nl

Albert Heijn introduceert intelligent boodschappenlijstje op ah.nl Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nog sneller online boodschappen doen Albert Heijn start met persoonlijke boodschappenlijstjes voor online boodschappen doen Voorspellingen zijn gebaseerd op eerder aankoopgedrag Klanten controleren hun lijst en kunnen eenvoudig producten wegstrepen of toevoegen Voor veel klanten is online boodschappen doen…

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PetSmart Charities announces initial commitment of $1 million to support pets and pet families affected by Hurricane Irma

Combined total of $3 million in funding support to animal welfare organizations and nonprofits working to help pets in need following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma; PetSmart allows U.S. shoppers to donate funds directly to hurricane recovery efforts PHOENIX, AZ, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart Charities, the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, today…

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PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend, Sept. 15-17

Local animal welfare organizations to bring thousands of pets in need into PetSmart stores for National Adoption Weekend, Sept. 15-17 PHOENIX, AZ, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — This weekend, prospective pet parents are invited to adopt a four-legged family member during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend at PetSmart’s 1,500-plus stores across North America. Local animal…

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Motor Fuel Group grows its network to 422 stations

Motor Fuel Group grows its network to 422 stations LONDON, 2017-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Top 50 Indies forecourt operator, Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is growing its network to 422 stations with the completed acquisition of four stations each from FW Kerridge and Burns & Co. and an exchange of contracts with Macclesfield-based Manor Service Stations…

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Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. enters into $18.9 million sale-leaseback transaction for its Herberger’s location at Roseville, MN

YORK, Pa., 2017-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) today announced that it has entered into an agreement for a $18.9 million sale-leaseback transaction for its Herberger's location at Rosedale Center in Roseville, MN. Proceeds from the transaction will be used to repay outstanding debt. William Tracy, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are pleased to announce…

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Church’s Chicken served over 6,000 pieces of chicken to those impacted by hurricane in Texas

Atlanta, GA, 2017-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — There was a line out the door yesterday in Beeville, TX when the local Church’s Chicken® opened for “Pay What You Can” Day. The event was organized with the aim of providing access to hot, wholesome meals to those impacted by hurricane and flooding conditions in the…

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ENGLAND: LCP announces new tenants at Enterprise City in Spennymoor

LCP announces new tenants at Enterprise City in Spennymoor LONDON, 2017-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Efforts to attract new tenants to business estate near Durham are paying off, with six units having been let since January to growing local companies, leading national property, investment and management company LCP has announced. Enterprise City in Spennymoor, which is part…

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Kroger announces inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index-North America for the fifth consecutive year

Company Also Releases 11th Annual Sustainability Report, Outlines Progress on 2020 Sustainability Goals CINCINNATI, 2017-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced it was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index-North America (DJSI) for the fifth consecutive year. The DJSI evaluates the top 20 percent of the 600 largest North American companies…

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Rakuten promotes measures to nurture new farmers and support farm succession in Jinsekikogen Town, Hiroshima Prefecture

Aiming to promote measures to nurture new farmers and support farm succession TOKYO, JAPAN, 2017-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc. announced the conclusion of an agricultural partnership agreement today with Jinsekikogen Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, with the aim of revitalizing the local economy and community. Jinsekikogen Town is located in a mountainous area in the east…

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NBA Champion Golden State Warriors and Rakuten announce multi-year partnership

NBA Champion Golden State Warriors and Rakuten announce multi-year partnership The Rakuten Badge To Be Featured On All Warriors Jerseys Beginning This Season OAKLAND, CA, 2017-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The NBA Champion Golden State Warriors and Rakuten, Inc. today announced a multi-year partnership to include the Rakuten logo on all Warriors jerseys beginning in the 2017-18 NBA…

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Diebold Nixdorf ranked sixth among top 100 financial technology companies on the 2017 IDC Financial Insights FinTech Rankings

The industry's most complete ranking features top 100 global providers of technology in financial services NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2017-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a world leader in enabling connected commerce, has been ranked sixth among the top 100 financial technology companies on the 2017 IDC Financial Insights FinTech Rankings—rising from the tenth position…

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Barnes & Noble announces the return of B-Fest teen book festival featuring activity-filled afternoon on September 23

B-Fest Teen Book Festival Back by Popular Demand Featuring Exclusive Giveaways and Exciting Events for One Day Only at Select Stores Celebrate Batman Day with a Special Promotion of Buy Two, Get The Third Free* on All DC™ Graphic Novels Online and at Stores Nationwide New York, NY, 2017-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes…

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FMI announces launch of RevenueShield insurance program designed for food retail

Groups Launch Innovative Insurance Program Designed for Food Retail ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food Marketing Institute (FMI) is now partnering to promote an insurance program, RevenueShield, to protect grocers and supply chain partners from potential new risks associated with managing retail fresh prepared food initiatives and private brand manufacturing. RevenueShield, has exclusive insurance policies…

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Fast Retailing’s English-language Annual Report 2016 recognized with Best of Japan Award at the International ARC Awards

Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, 2017-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.'s English-language Annual Report 2016 was granted the Best of Japan Award at the 31st Annual International ARC Awards, the world's largest annual report contest held in the United States. In its business category, Fast Retailing was awarded Gold for Chairman's Letter, Gold…

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Fast Retailing and Mitsubishi Corporation to turn UNIQLO (RUS) into a joint corporation

Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, 2017-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation have agreed to turn Limited Liability Company UNIQLO (RUS), Fast Retailing's subsidiary operator of the UNIQLO brand in Russia, into a joint corporation through issuance of new shares to Mitsubishi Corporation. Fast Retailing first entered the Russian market in 2010.…

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GameStop: purchase new Apple iPhones with cash trade-in value on current generation smartphones

GameStop offers up to $400 cash trade-in value on current generation smartphones, helping consumers purchase the newly announced Apple iPhones GRAPEVINE, Texas, 2017-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Looking to purchase the newly announced Apple iPhone X, iPhone 8, or iPhone 8 Plus but are a little short on cash? GameStop may be able to help out. Today, the video game…

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Restaurant Brands International to participate in the Scotiabank Back to School Conference in Toronto on September 19, 2017

OAKVILLE, ON, 2017-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX/NYSE: QSR, TSX: QSP) ("RBI") announced today that the company will participate in the Scotiabank Back to School Conference at the Toronto Board of Trade in Toronto, Ontario on September 19, 2017 at 1:50 pm Eastern Time. A live audio webcast will be available on…

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Wawa and The Wawa Foundation launch in-store crisis campaign for American Red Cross Hurricane Irma disaster relief efforts

Wawa, PA, 2017-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wawa, Inc. and The Wawa Foundation Inc. today announced the launch of a chain-wide, in-store crisis campaign, designed to provide disaster relief assistance to those communities most affected by Hurricane Irma. The campaign is being held in partnership with the American Red Cross and allows customers to…

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Majid Al Futtaim to develop all new, mixed-use community at Cityscape Global 2017 in Dubai

Majid Al Futtaim to develop all new, mixed-use community at Cityscape Global 2017 in Dubai Majid Al Futtaim announces plans to launch new flagship mixed-use community in Dubai  Dubai, UAE, 2017-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, today announced plans to develop…

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Majid Al Futtaim commissioned neuroscience study identifies the most powerful drivers behind emotional attachment to urban developments

Majid Al Futtaim commissioned neuroscience study identifies the most powerful drivers behind emotional attachment to urban developments Majid Al Futtaim harnesses Neuroscience to empower mixed-use development agenda Dubai, UAE, 2017-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, today unveiled the results of a…

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The Retail Energy Supply Association to host its 2017 Energy Competition Symposium in Boston Sept. 20

HARRISBURG, PA., 2017-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Energy Supply Association will convene its 2017 Energy Competition Symposium in Boston Sept. 20 featuring a distinguished group of speakers exploring the leading issues affecting retail energy competition nationally. Among the key issues to be discussed at the half-day event is the impact competitive retail energy markets…

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Mark your calendars! Flipkart’s The Big Billion Days Sale 2017, September 20 to September 24, 2017

The festive season’s almost here, and so is India’s biggest shopping festival! Save the date and keep your wishlists at the ready to start shopping at The Big Billion Days Sale from September 20 to September 24, 2017. Bengaluru, India, 2017-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Upto 90% off, over 80 categories and five whole days of…

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