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Alvydas Šustikas to succeed Neringa Janavičiūtė as as CEO of MAXIMA GRUPĖ

Vilnius, Lithuania, 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alvydas Šustikas will take over as CEO of MAXIMA GRUPĖ controlling retail chain MAXIMA in Lithuania and retail chains in Latvia, Estonia, Poland, and Bulgaria from May 21. He will replace current CEO of MAXIMA GRUPĖ, Neringa Janavičiūtė, who is leaving the group of companies. ‘I have gone a long…
May 17, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Retail Retailer

Aeon Co and Marne & Finance Europe to establish “Bio c’ Bon Japon” joint venture

CHIBA, JAPAN, 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Aeon Co., Ltd. (Location of headquarters: Chiba Prefecture, President and representative executive officer: Motoya Okada, hereinafter, Aeon) and Marne & Finance Europe (Location of headquarters: Brussels, Representative: Thierry Chouraqui) with an affiliated company, Bio c’ Bon which operates organic specialty SM (supermarket) business in Europe, mainly in France…
May 17, 20160Comments

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Intershop and its partner SMC Consulting will have a joint stand at this year’s Netcomm E-Commerce Forum, 18-19 May 2016

18-19 May 2016 MiCo – Gate 14, Ingresso Ala Nord, Milan, Italy, Booth A14 Milan, Italy, 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop and its implementation partner, SMC Consulting, will have a joint stand, Booth A14, at this year’s Netcomm E-Commerce Forum, held from 18-19 May 2016 at MiCo, Milan. E-commerce experts from both companies…
May 17, 20160Comments

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Electronics Marketing Retail Retailer

Best Buy the first and only U.S. retailer where customers can try out Oculus Rift

Minneapolis, MN, 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last week, Aaron Neuhouser climbed the steep face of a Himalayan mountain for an incredible view — and he did so without ever taking his feet off the ground or leaving the United States. You see, Aaron wasn’t actually on a mountain. He was virtually on a mountain. Aaron was at…
May 17, 20160Comments

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Awards Management Retail Retailer

Paradies Lagardère won the 2016 Gallup Great Workplace Award for the fourth consecutive year

Travel retail and restaurateur leader secures award for fourth consecutive year ATLANTA, 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère, the North American travel retail and restaurateur leader, won the 2016 Gallup Great Workplace Award for the fourth consecutive year. The award recognizes companies for their extraordinary ability to create an engaged workplace culture. Paradies Lagardère…
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A.S. Watson Group Hong Kong Student Sports Awards (HKSSA) held the 11th Award Presentation Ceremony

HONG KONG, 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — A.S. Watson Group Hong Kong Student Sports Awards (HKSSA), one of the most recognised local youth sports awards, held the 11th Award Presentation Ceremony today. With the participation of 85% of all primary, secondary and special schools in Hong Kong, HKSSA presented awards to 943 student sports elites…
May 17, 20160Comments

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Jason Davy, Store Owner, New World Foxton: I am extremely grateful to be given the opportunity by Foodstuffs to purchase New World Foxton

Jason Davy left school at 16 to become a full-time trolley boy at PAK’nSAVE New Plymouth.  Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since then a lot of things have changed, he has been married to Patricia for over 22 years and together they have three children, Chloe, Madison and Zavier. Trish studied law as…
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Philippines: SM Prime Holdings to offer to the public up to Php60 billion worth of Bonds

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPH) announced today that its Board of Directors approved the offering to the public of up to Php60 billion worth of Bonds (the ”Bonds”). The Bonds will be filed under a shelf registration to be issued for a period of three (3)…
May 17, 20160Comments

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RILA: Miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB) will help spur investment and new jobs in US

Legislation Will Eliminate Duties, Spur Economic Growth Arlington , VA, 2016-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement in response to Senate passage of the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016. "Retailers applaud the Senate for joining the House of Representatives in support of legislation that will promote economic growth…
May 16, 20160Comments

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Live audio webcast of Gap’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 17, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) will provide a live audio webcast of the company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time on May 17, 2016. To register for the webcast on May 17, please visit www.gapinc.com (follow the Investors, Financial News and Events, Webcasts links).…
May 16, 20160Comments

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Gap April and Q1: Our industry is evolving and we must transform at a faster pace

Company Sharpens Focus for Long-Term Growth SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced April net sales were $1.12 billion for the four-week period ended April 30, 2016, compared with net sales of $1.21 billion for the four-week period ended May 2, 2015. For the first quarter of fiscal year 2016,…
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Ingles Markets Q1-2016: Higher sales and net income vs. the three months ended March 28, 2015

INGLES MARKETS, INCORPORATED REPORTS HIGHER SALES AND NET INCOME FOR SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL 2016 ASHEVILLE, N.C., 2016-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) today reported higher sales and net income for the three months ended March 26, 2016 compared with the three months ended March 28, 2015.  Net income totaled $14.4 million…
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Healthcare Marketing Retail Retailer

Opioid overdose-reversal medicine naloxone available without prescription at all CVS Pharmacy locations across Virginia

RICHMOND, Va., 2016-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today joined Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe , Health and Human Resources SecretaryWilliam Hazel and Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran in highlighting the availability of the opioid overdose-reversal medicine naloxone without a prescription at all CVS Pharmacy locations…
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Walgreens launched new mental health platform and campaign

Collaboration with Mental Health America to help connect more people with resources in their community, goal to screen 3 million people through 2017 Company expands digital offering, including access to behavioral telehealth, part of initiative to heighten mental health awareness, improve adherence and reduce stigma DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mental health conditions…
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Kroger stores’ associates in Indianapolis market area ratified new labor agreement with UFCW Local 700

INDIANAPOLIS, 2016-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) associates working at Kroger stores in the Indianapolis market area of the company's Central division have ratified a new labor agreement with UFCW Local 700. "We are pleased to reach an agreement that is good for our associates and also allows us to be competitive…
May 16, 20160Comments

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Jean‑Pierre Roelands will leave Colruyt Group at the end of June

Halle, Belgium, 2016-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 30 June 2016, Jean-Pierre Roelands will end his active career at Colruyt Group. In his position of commercial director he helped shape the “Lowest Prices” concept which has become Colruyt’s signature since. In the past years Jean-Pierre was the Store Concepts Director and one of the moving spirits…
May 16, 20160Comments

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METRO GROUP acquires stake in the leading provider of iPad based POS systems for restaurants in the German-speaking region

Düsseldorf, Germany, 2016-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — METRO GROUP acquires a stake in the Berlin-based start-up orderbird, the leading iPad based point of sale system for restaurants in the DACH region. With this move, METRO GROUP underscores its commitment to digitalisation in the hospitality sector. By investing into yet another start-up with digital solutions…
May 16, 20160Comments

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Migros-Genossenschafts-Bundes (MGB): Beat Zahnd wird neuer leiter des departements handel und mitglied der generaldirektion

Zürich, 2016-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ —  An ihrer Sitzung vom 12. Mai hat die Verwaltung des Migros-Genossenschafts-Bundes (MGB) Beat Zahnd per 1. September 2016 zum Leiter des Departementes Handel und als Mitglied der Generaldirektion des MGB gewählt. Er tritt die Nachfolge von Dieter Berninghaus an, der sich als Verwaltungsrat und Unternehmer neuen Aufgaben zuwendet. Beat Zahnd…
May 16, 20160Comments

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Office Depot on Staples Merger: As the Staples merger process comes to an end we look forward to re-energizing our business

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2016-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP) today issued the following statement from Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Roland Smith after the U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia granted the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request for a preliminary injunction to block the proposed merger of Staples,…
May 16, 20160Comments

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Zalando SE Q1-2016: Revenues at EUR 796 million; adjusted EBIT margin of 2.5%

Q1 revenues at EUR 796 million, adjusted EBIT margin of 2.5% Strong growth coupled with strategic investments Acquires e-commerce specialty software provider Tradebyte BERLIN, 2016-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Zalando SE, Europe’s leading online platform for fashion, had a good start into the year and remained on its profitable high-growth path. In the first quarter…
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Staples, Inc. to discuss first quarter 2016 results on Wednesday, May 18

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Country, 2016-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter 2016 results onWednesday, May 18, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the conference call via webcast, please visit Staples’ Investor Relations website at http://investor.staples.com. About Staples, Inc. Staples retail stores and staples.com help…
May 16, 20160Comments

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Staples and Office Depot to terminate their merger agreement on May 16, 2016

Staples Announces Strategic Plan to Enhance Value: - Increasing Focus on Mid-Market Customers in North America - Exploring Strategic Alternatives for European Operations - Initiating New $300 Million Cost Reduction Plan - Continuing to Return Cash to Shareholders FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) today announced that on May 16, 2016, the company and Office Depot,…
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Swedish ICA stores report decreased sales by 0.8% in April 2016

Solna, Sweden, 2016-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales in the Swedish ICA stores decreased by 0.8% in April 2016 compared with the corresponding month last year. Sales in like-for-like stores decreased by 1.1%. April 2016 January – April 2016 Store sales, excl. VAT SEKm Change all stores Change like-for-like SEKm Change all stores Change like-for-like Maxi ICA Stormarknad 2,707 -0.4% -1.4% 10,734 4.8% 3.5% ICA Kvantum 2,186 -1.0% -1.2% 8,650 3.6% 3.3% ICA Supermarket 2,682 -1.1% -1.1% 10,700 2.5% 2.5% ICA Nära 1,317 -0.4% -0.2% 5,205 3.1% 3.5% Total 8,893 -0.8% -1.1% 35,289 3.5% 3.2% In April 2016, sales in the Swedish ICA stores…
May 16, 20160Comments

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Sports Direct International extended the Goldman Sachs Put Option Agreement referencing 10.5% in Debenhams plc

Shirebrook, UK, 2016-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sports Direct International plc ("Sports Direct" or "the Group"), the UK's leading sports retailer, announces that, further to the announcement made by the Group on 23 January 2015, it has extended the Put Option Agreement entered into with Goldman Sachs International referencing 128,927,113 ordinary shares of Debenhams plc…
May 16, 20160Comments

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Intershop expanded its partner network in the Benelux region

E-Commerce Specialist We/Provide Becomes Intershop Business Partner Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 2016-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop Communications, a leading provider of innovative omni-channel commerce solutions and services for mid-sized and large enterprises, has expanded its partner network in the Benelux region by starting a partnership with We/Provide, a full-service e-commerce agency based in Bergeijk, the Netherlands. “We are…
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RBR research: NCR the world’s largest supplier of multivendor ATM middleware and application software

NCR CxBanking software suite grew three times as fast as any other vendor DULUTH, Ga., 2016-May-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) remains the world’s largest supplier of multivendor ATM middleware and application software, according to the latest research published by strategic research and consulting firm RBR. In addition, NCR’s trusted CxBanking ATM software…
May 13, 20160Comments

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Motor Fuel Group (MFG) won the Best Forecourt Retailer Award

LONDON, 2016-May-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — At last night’s (11/5/16) HIM CTP Awards, Motor Fuel Group (MFG) won the prestigious Best Forecourt Retailer Award. HIM is a research and consultancy company operating in the convenience, forecourt and wholesale sectors. This award is based on asking ‘real’ shoppers about their shop visits, including questions about product availability,…
May 13, 20160Comments

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eBay Valet Drop-Off Program will be available at more than 1,600 FedEx Office stores

eBay Valet Drop-Off Program Expands to More Than 1,600 FedEx Office Locations. San Jose, California, 2016-May-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay and FedEx Office are making it easier for consumers to sell items online and earn money. Building on the success of the eBay Valet program – a professional service that handles all aspects of the…
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eBay Korea’s Gmarket joins forces with Japan’s largest internet mall Rakuten

San Jose, California, 2016-May-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Under the agreement, Gmarket will launch a flagship store on Rakuten Ichiba – its Japanese platform – featuring boutique shops that will offer Korean fashion and beauty products to Rakuten’s membership base of more than 100 million users. eBay Korea’s Gmarket has joined forces with Japan’s largest internet…
May 13, 20160Comments

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