SRC-KPMG: Scottish retail sales up by 4.3% in January 2014
LONDON, 2014-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — In January 2014 total Scottish sales increased by 4.3% compared with January 2013, when they
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Tengelmann Group establishes Tengelmann Social Ventures GmbH to invest in social entrepreneurs and businesses
Involvement in Kiddify via new Social Venture unit Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, 2014-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of
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NACS “Future of Fuels” report: Gasoline to remain the dominant fuel powering light duty vehicles through 2040 but consumption and market share will shrink
ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gasoline will remain the dominant fuel powering light duty vehicles through 2040, but consumption
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Gap rolls out its global marketing campaign “Lived-In”
Brings to Life Relaxed and Authentic Spring Collection NEW YORK, 2014-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Launching today, “Lived-In,” Gap’s global marketing
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Major milestone for BJ’s Wholesale Club’s Feeding Communities program: 15 million pounds of nutritious food donated to local food bank since inception
Westborough, MA, 2014-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that its Feeding Communities program achieved a major milestone
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Russia’s largest retailer Magnit to hold BOD Meeting on February 25, 2014
Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”, the “Issuer”, MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased
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Marks & Spencer to open flagship store located at newly renovated De Markies development in The Hague
LONDON, 2014-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer has today unveiled details of its flagship store located at the newly
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Global multimedia retailer QVC to set up shop in LA to capture the magic of awards season with three-hour live broadcast
QVC‘s Red Carpet Broadcast to Feature Elegant Fashion and Glamorous Beauty Live Broadcast from L.A. to Spotlight Star-Studded Soiree WEST
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Kourtney, Kim and Khloé Kardashian, in collaboration with Jupi Corp, to debut designs for girls at Babies“R”Us
NEW YORK, 2014-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kourtney, Kim and Khloé Kardashian, in collaboration with Jupi Corp, will soon debut designs
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ICSC / Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index: retailers enjoyed strong weekly sales results thanks to Valentine’s Day
NEW YORK, 2014-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Love was in the air this past week as Valentine’s Day provided a much
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Australia: Wesfarmers Managing Director Richard Goyder announced senior management changes within the Group
Perth, Australia, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wesfarmers Managing Director Richard Goyder today announced senior management changes within the Group. Mr
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The British Retail Consortium published ground breaking ideas for the complete reform of the UK business rates system
LONDON, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The British Retail Consortium has today published The Road to Reform, a range of ground breaking
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McKesson assumes responsibility for sourcing and distribution of generic pharmaceuticals for Rite Aid in new five-year agreement
New relationship to drive greater supply chain efficiencies for both companies; ensures highest levels of service for Rite Aid stores
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Australia: Wesfarmers released landmark publication about its extraordinary story
Perth, Australia, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The extraordinary story of how a humble Western Australian farmers’ co-operative became one of
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NGA SupermarketGuru Consumer Survey: shoppers want professional support for healthier eating habits in supermarkets
The Annual National Grocers Association-SupermarketGuru Consumer Survey Reveals Shoppers Want Support to Eat Healthier Including Professionals on the Selling Floor
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National Grocers Association announced over 3,100 grocery retailers and wholesalers attended its 2014 Show in Las Vegas’ Mirage Hotel
LAS VEGAS, NV, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — With record attendance and a larger expo floor, which featured six partner pavilions,
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ICSC: Olympics bring retail revival to Sochi, Russia
Sochi, Russia, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Snow machines, skating rinks, ski jumps, high-speed trains and even a small army of
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Hy-Vee, Inc. to acquire Omaha based Amber Pharmacy
WEST DES MOINES, IA, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to
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New Hy-Vee’s Kids Fit program expands to include one-mile fun run and 5K options to fight childhood obesity
WEST DES MOINES, IA, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kids of all ages and skill levels will have additional opportunities to
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Austria’s retailer Leder & Schuh AG won the Retail Technology Award Europe 2014 with Wincor Nixdorf as IT solution partner
Retail Technology Award Europe 2014 Paderborn, Germany, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoes and customers’ feet are now measured electronically to
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Ahold repurchased 4,286,262 Ahold common shares for €55.57 million between February 10 and 14, 2014
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-2-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 4,286,262 Ahold common shares in the period from February 10,
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Delhaize Group updates its policy on Responsible Palm Oil Sourcing
Delhaize Group commits to sourcing traceable, deforestation-free palm oil BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2014-2-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group today announces
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BRC Global Standards announce two new members of the BRC team in the Americas
LONDON, 2014-2-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — BRC Global Standards are pleased to announce two new members of the BRC team in
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Giant Hypermarket Malaysia donates additional RM470.000 for food aid to low-income households
Shah Alam, Malaysia, 2014-2-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — GIANT, one of MyKasih Foundation’s earliest partners, has Increased its contribution to
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Philippines: SM Investments Corporation (SM) announced the issuance of up to P15 Billion Fixed Rate Peso Retail Bonds
Manila, Philippines, 2014-2-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) announced today that its Board of Directors approved the issuance
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H&M Group reports its January sales increased by 15 percent vs. the same month last year
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-2-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — In January, the H&M Group total sales including VAT increased by 15 percent
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Wincor Nixdorf presents its new tablet-based BEETLE mobile POS solution at EuroShop
Paderborn, Germany, 2014-2-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf is presenting its new tablet-based BEETLE mobile POS solution at EuroShop. The
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Wincor Nixdorf prepares the next release of its store software TP.net for May 2014
Paderborn, Germany, 2014-2-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Modern retail software needs to integrate the online and offline worlds and meet all
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The University of Leeds and Marks & Spencer work on new research to drive opportunities for economic growth and expansion in retail
Leeds, UK, 2014-2-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The University of Leeds is working with Marks & Spencer on new research into
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Federated Co-operatives Limited to purchase 14 food stores from Sobeys Inc
Saskatoon, SK, 2014-2-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), on behalf of the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS), has
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