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X5 and Rus Food Foundation to food drive events in Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan and Novosibirsk

MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-Feb-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. ("X5" or the "Company"), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE and MOEX ticker: "FIVE"), and Rus Food Foundation, the first Russian food bank, announce their transition to a new format for collecting food aid. In 2018, the partners plan to organise city-wide food marathons…

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Peapod expands its popular meal kit line to include six new recipes

Peapod expands its popular meal kit line to include six new recipes Skokie, Illinois, United States, 2018-Feb-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Peapod, our online grocery business in the U.S., announced this week the expansion of its popular meal kit line to include six new recipes. Peapod began offering meal kits in 2014 as one of the…

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Meijer Simply Give program generated nearly $8.5 million in 2017 for Midwest food pantries

Meijer Simply Give program generated nearly $8.5 million in 2017 for Midwest food pantries GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2018-Feb-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer Simply Give program set a record in 2017 with nearly $8.5 million – the equivalent of at least 84.8 million meals – for food pantries through the Midwest, bringing the program’s overall donation to…

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AND1 marks its 25th anniversary with the signing of NBA legend Kevin Garnett as the creative director and global brand ambassador

New Multi-Year Partnership Kicks-Off Iconic Basketball Brand's 25th Anniversary Initiatives NEW YORK, 2018-Feb-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) ("Sequential") announced today a multi-year partnership with NBA legend Kevin Garnett as the creative director and global brand ambassador for AND1, the iconic basketball brand which began in 1993. This year marks the…

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The largest showroom for whirlpool baths in Spain opens in Teulada Poligono

TEULADA, Spain, 2018-Feb-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — With a wide range of different models from renowned manufacturers, Whirlpools World Spain gives visitors a comprehensive overview. Conveniently situated at the N 332 (exit Teulada), their new showroom in Teulada Poligono will celebrate its grand reopening on Saturday, 10th February. With a total exhibition area of approximately 3000 square meters,…

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RCH Group at EuroCIS: Convenience, personalisation, and speed of transaction key for customer satisfaction in retail

ITALY, 2018-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Technology plays a crucial role in the modern world of retail, affecting all areas of the sales cycle from inventory management right through to pricing and customer experience. EuroCIS is the leading trade fair for the retail technology sector, taking place in Dusseldorf, Germany from February 27th to March…

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FlowerAura brings better delivery system and vendor interaction with the launch of Instanto App

DELHI, India, 2018-Jan-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — FlowerAura, one of the leading online gift portals in India with a network of vendors across 200+ cities has recently launched Instanto, an easy-to-use app that focuses on better delivery system and vendor interaction. Instanto, as the name suggests, is an application to provide timely delivery of flowers and…

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Macy’s continues its commitment to help prevent heart disease in women with limited-edition merchandise to benefit Go Red For Women

Macy's honors American Heart Month throughout February, offering special products in stores and online to benefit American Heart Association's Go Red For Women; Calvin Klein Dress, $134 (Photo: Business Wire) Since 2004, Macy’s has raised $65 million to support Go Red For Women in the prevention of heart disease in women. NEW YORK, 2018-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s…

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Tesco Bank announces the appointment of Gerry Mallon as its new Chief Executive

Tesco Bank announces the appointment of Gerry Mallon as its new Chief Executive Welwyn Garden City, UK, 2018-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco Bank is delighted to announce the appointment of Gerry Mallon as its new Chief Executive. Gerry, who will be a member of the Tesco Group Executive, will begin his role towards the end…

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Kesko ranked 31st on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list; the only Finnish company included in the list every year

Helsinki, Finland, 2018-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kesko has been ranked 31st on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list, and as the most sustainable trading sector company in the world. Kesko is the only Finnish company to be included in the list every year since it was established in 2005. “We at the…

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Lowe’s to hire more than 53,000 employees across its U.S. stores

Lowe’s to hire more than 53,000 employees across its U.S. stores Mooresville, North Carolina, 2018-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — In preparation for home improvement’s busiest season, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is hiring more than 53,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees across its U.S. stores, adding to the company’s nearly 250,000 current U.S. store employees. In-store seasonal…

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H&M group the most frequently praised company by NGOs and activists in 2017 according to SIGWATCH

SIGWATCH, the world market leader in analysis of NGO and activist campaigns, has recently published the ranking of the most praised companies by activists in 2017. STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2018-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Out of all companies in the world, H&M group was the most frequently praised one by NGOs and activists in 2017. This is the…

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RIMOWA celebrates its upcoming 120th anniversary with the creation of new visual identity

RIMOWA celebrates its upcoming 120th anniversary with the creation of new visual identity PARIS, 2018-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with celebrations around its upcoming 120th anniversary, RIMOWA has unveiled a new visual identity. Just as RIMOWA suitcases are uniquely resilient over time and combine the best of German engineering and craftmanship, the new logo embodies the…

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Walgreens Boots Alliance welcomes Sebastian James as SVP and President and Managing Director of Boots

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2018-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced the appointment of Sebastian James as Senior Vice President and President and Managing Director of Boots. He also will be contributing to the Group with involvement in a number of key areas, joining the company in the summer of 2018…

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Lowe’s welcomes David H. Batchelder, Brian C. Rogers and Lisa W. Wardell as new independent directors

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2018-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today that it has appointed David H. Batchelder, co-founder of Relational Investors, and Lisa W. Wardell, CEO of Adtalem Global Education, to its board of directors effective March 22, 2018.  The company will nominate Batchelder, Wardell and new nominee Brian C. Rogers,…

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CVS Health recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies

WOONSOCKET, R.I. , 2018-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), the nation's largest pharmacy innovation company, today was recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the World's Most Admired Companies. CVS Health was honored as No. 39 on the corporate rankings, up six spots from the previous year and marking the fourth consecutive…

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Walgreens Boots Alliance declares a regular quarterly dividend of 40 cents per share

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2018-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 40 cents per share, an increase of 6.7 percent over the year-ago period. The dividend is payable 12 March 2018 to stockholders of record as of 15…

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Marks & Spencer to open a new Clothing & Home distribution centre in Welham Green (Hertfordshire) in 2019

New 495,000 sq ft Clothing & Home distribution centre to open in Welham Green in 2019 Operations at Neasden distribution centre to transfer to other sites in the M&S network LONDON, 2018-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its five-year transformation plan, Marks & Spencer (M&S) is set to open a new Clothing…

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Marks & Spencer appoints Sharry Cramond to the new role of Marketing Director, Food & Hospitality

LONDON, 2018-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer today announces that it has restructured its Marketing Team as part of its ongoing programme of change under its five-year transformation plan. The new team structure strengthens talent and will be more closely aligned to the strategic priorities of the Food and Clothing & Home business…

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The National Retail Federation elects new chairman

NEW YORK, 2018-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today announced that BJ’s Wholesale Club President and CEO Christopher J. Baldwin has been elected chairman of the NRF Board of Directors. In addition, eight other retailers and retail partners have been elected as new members of the board. “Chris Baldwin is one of the top…

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Wegmans Food Markets’ new multi-level store in the Natick Mall, MA will open on Sunday, April 29, 2018

The Multi-Level Store will include Blue Dalia Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar, Led by Chef and Restaurateur Roberto Santibañez NATICK , MA , 2018-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets’ 146,500 sq. ft. multi-level store in the Natick Mall will include a new full-service restaurant concept - Blue Dalia, a vibrant Mexican restaurant and tequila…

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Toys“R”Us® annual fundraising campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation raised more than $5 million and collected 175,000 toys

Toy Retailer, With Support from its Loyal Customers, Collects Thousands of Toys and More Than $5 Million, Giving the Gift of Play to Millions of Children on Christmas Morning WAYNE, NJ, 2018-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (January 17, 2018), Toys“R”Us® announced its annual nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation…

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CBRE announces the promotion of Bill Concannon to the position of Global Group President

LOS ANGELES, CA, 2018-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced the promotion of Bill Concannon to the position of Global Group President. Mr. Concannon, who leads CBRE’s occupier outsourcing business (called Global Workplace Solutions), is one of three senior CBRE executives with the Global Group President title.  This designation is reserved…

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Paradies Lagardère’s Treat Our Troops program donated 1.7 million items of need in 2017

Passengers’ in-kind donations help support service men and women around the world ATLANTA, 2018-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère, the North American travel retail and restaurateur leader, is proud to announce that its customers donated 1.7 million items of need in 2017 to our military service men and women around the globe through the…

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Dollar Tree welcomes Stephanie Stahl as a new independent director of its board

CHESAPEAKE, Va., 2018-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores, announced today that Stephanie Stahl has been appointed as a new independent director to the Company's board. Ms. Stahl, age 51, is a seasoned executive leader with significant experience in global marketing, brand building and strategic development. In 2015, Ms.…

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Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® line of food and treats for pets launches at PetSmart

Entrance of this Popular Brand into the Pet Specialty Retail Channel Expands Product Accessibility in 1,450-Plus Convenient PetSmart Retail Locations; PetSmart Expects to Have the Widest Assortment of Rachael Ray Nutrish by Mid-Year PHOENIX and PITTSBURGH, 2018-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart and Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, manufacturer of the Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® line of food and treats…

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abercrombie kids launches its first gender-neutral collection in time for spring

Brand Introduces Gender Neutral Collection Inspired by Customers Feedback New Albany, Ohio, 2018-Jan-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — abercrombie kids, a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), is excited to launch its first gender-neutral collection in time for spring. The assortment, which is called the Everybody Collection, will be available in stores and online from…

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