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Philippines: SM Prime Holdings reports core net income growth of 12% in the first quarter of 2016

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), the Philippines’ leading integrated property company, reported a core net income growth of 12% in the first quarter of 2016 to PHP5.8 billion while consolidated revenues rose 10% to PHP18.2 billion. “SM Prime’s massive expansion last year propelled our performance this…

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PHILIPPINES: SM Investments Corporation releases its 2015 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM), the country’s largest conglomerate, has reported significant progress in its sustainability practices which involves its operations, social development programs and environmental conservation efforts. These efforts are disclosed in SM’s 2015 Environmental, Social and Governance Report released on April 27 during the company’s…

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Dollar Tree, Inc. releases results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 30, 2016

Fourth Quarter Sales increased to $5.37 billion and Same-Store Sales increased 1.7% CHESAPEAKE, Va., 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores, today reported results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 30, 2016. Bob Sasser, Chief Executive Officer of Dollar Tree, stated, "I am proud…

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PetSmart® doubles previous Bark at the Park event attendees with 858 dogs paraded at Chase Field

PHOENIX, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Exactly 858 dogs paraded, gobbled treats and took in some baseball at Chase Field earlier today as PetSmart, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Central Garden & Pet attempted to set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Most Dogs Attending a Sporting Event. While the group came up short – just…

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PetSmart Charities® announces the appointment of Dr. David Haworth, DVM, PhD, as its new President

Phoenix, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of PetSmart Charities®today announced that it has appointed Dr. David Haworth, DVM, PhD, as its new President, effective May 2. A veterinarian by training, Dr. Haworth has more than 15 years of experience in the animal health industry. Commenting on the announcement, Steve Marton, Chairman…

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Hy-Vee statement on fraudulent grocery giveaway on social media

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2016-Apr-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — A fraudulent grocery giveaway is circulating on social media. We want you to know that this giveaway is not affiliated with or supported by Hy-Vee. We urge our customers to not engage with the website or provide personal information. We are diligently working to get the website…

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Harris Teeter will launch its fifth annual Support Our Troops donation card campaign

Company Contributes Over $2.8 Million Since 2012 MATTHEWS, NC, 2016-Apr-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sunday, May 1, Harris Teeter will launch its fifth annual Support Our Troops donation card campaign. This campaign, which benefits the USO, helps support active duty military and their families, as well as wounded service members, those transitioning back to civilian life,…

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365 by Whole Foods Market opens 2nd location in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Portland-based Next Level Burger and Canteen to be next ‘Friends of 365’ AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Apr-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — 365 by Whole Foods Market™, the new evolution of grocery stores by Whole Foods Market, announced today that its second location, in Lake Oswego, Oregon, will open July 14. The store will host two new Friends of…

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Former Family Dollar and Giant Eagle Executive Mary Winston joins SUPERVALU Board

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., 2016-Apr-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) today announced that experienced financial executive and corporate board member Mary Winston has been appointed to SUPERVALU’s Board of Directors effectiveApril 27, 2016. Ms. Winston joins the Board having most recently served from 2012 through August 2015 as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial…

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Apple fiscal 2016-Q2: Our team executed extremely well in the face of strong macroeconomic headwinds

CUPERTINO, California, 2016-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2016 second quarter ended March 26, 2016. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $50.6 billion and quarterly net income of $10.5 billion, or $1.90 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $58 billion and net income of…

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Meijer LPGA Classic: Carla Hall, Dean Fearing and Marcus Samuelsson to host Celebrity Chef Nights

Carla Hall, Dean Fearing and Marcus Samuelsson to host Celebrity Chef Nights GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give continues to enhance its inaugural Grand Taste at the Meijer LPGA Classic event with the addition of three celebrity chef experiences. Celebrity Chefs Dean Fearing, Carla Hall and…

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Magnit FY 2015 Results: Revenue increased by 24.50% YoY

Krasnodar, RUSSIA, 2016-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”; MOEX and LSE: MGNT) announces its audited FY 2015 results prepared in accordance with IFRS. During 2015 the Company added (net) 2,378 stores (1,250 convenience stores, 29 hypermarkets, 58 “Magnit Family” stores and 1,041 drogerie stores) and increased its selling space by 22.92%…

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Lawson will offer full support to disaster relief and reconstruction efforts in Kumamoto

TOKYO, JAPAN, 2016-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lawson, Inc. would like to extend its deepest sympathies to those who suffered terrible loss in the devastating 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake. We sincerely hope for the speedy recovery of the affected regions and will offer our full support to disaster relief and reconstruction efforts in Kumamoto. Lawson is keen…

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CBRE Group included in Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s 2016 100 Best Corporate Citizens List

Los Angeles, CA, 2016-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that the company has been included inCorporate Responsibility Magazine’s 2016 100 Best Corporate Citizens List. Corporate Responsibility documents more than 260 data points of disclosure and performance measures obtained from publicly available information in developing its 100 Best Corporate Citizens list. Companies…

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Hy-Vee, Pinky Swear Foundation to host six kids triathlon fundraising events across the Midwest this summer

Hy-Vee to sponsor fundraising events to help children with cancer and their families WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2016-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Hy-Vee, Inc. announced it is once again partnering with the Pinky Swear Foundation, a national charitable organization that supports children with cancer and their families, to host six kids triathlon fundraising events across…

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The Alegro Setúbal shopping centre in Portugal running for ICSC European Shopping Centre Awards

Setúbal, Portugal, 2016-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Alegro Setúbal shopping centre in Portugal grabbed the attention of global property experts twice in 2015. Will it attract the jurors again this year? The ICSC is holding its big annual European conference on 18 and 19 April 2016 in Milan, Italy. Two days of meetings under the…

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Citycon will publish its Q1 2016 Interim Report on Thursday, 28 April

HELSINKI, 2016-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Citycon will publish its Interim Report for 1 January – 31 March 2016 on Thursday, 28 April approximately at 9 am Helsinki time (Helsinki time is EET, which is CET +1). The report will be available on Citycon’s website immediately after publication. Citycon's investor, analyst and press conference call and…

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SSP America awarded two new contracts by the San Francisco Airport Commission

SSP’s operations to showcase a mix of local and internationally recognized brands LONDON, 2016-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has been awarded two new contracts by the San Francisco Airport Commission to develop and operate one casual sit-down…

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Walmart released its ninth annual Global Responsibility Report “Using Our Strengths to Help Others”

Report Outlines Walmart’s Focus on Using its Strengths to Enhance Economic Opportunity, Sustainability and Local Communities BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2016-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart today released its ninth annual Global Responsibility Report, entitled “Using Our Strengths to Help Others,” highlighting the company’s progress and milestones during fiscal year 2016 in social and environmental responsibility. The report…

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Macy’s to launch new home collection by Kelly Ripa

New home collection by multi-talented Kelly Ripa features bedding, furniture and area rugs at select Macy’s stores and on macys.com NEW YORK, 2016-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Apr. 20, 2016), Macy’s announces the launch of a new home collection byKelly Ripa. Inspired by Ripa’s well-known love of all things home and her passion for creating…

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Macy’s, Inc. to report its first quarter 2016 sales and earnings on Wednesday, May 11, 2016

CINCINNATI, 2016-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) is scheduled to report its first quarter 2016 sales and earnings before the opening of financial markets on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. The company will webcast a call with financial analysts and investors that day at 9 a.m. ET. Macy’s, Inc.’s webcast is accessible to the media and general…

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Global Retail Innovative Summit 2016: Carrefour Beijing SiYuanQiao hypermarket won “Best Store in China in 2015”

BEIJING, CHINA, 2016-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — On April 8, during the Global Retail Innovative Summit 2016, the Beijing SiYuanQiao Store was awarded one of the Top 10 Best Stores in China in 2015 by Linkshop (influential online media focusing on retail industry in China), among 500 newly opened stores. This award focuses on the newly…

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Tesco to introduce defibrillators in over 900 of its largest stores

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco is set to introduce defibrillators in over 900 of its largest stores, providing lifesaving support to customers and colleagues across the UK. Tesco is the UK’s largest retailer, with millions of customers visiting its stores each week. Statistics from the British Heart Foundation show that over 30,000 people suffer…

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John Lewis Partnership’s Annual Report and Accounts 2015/16 available in an interactive format

LONDON, 2016-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The John Lewis Partnership today publishes its Annual Report and Accounts 2015/16. The Annual Report also includes a Sustainability Performance Review with more detailed information available online. The report is designed for our Partners, the owners of our business, and anyone interested in the Partnership. The Annual Report and Accounts is…

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Renovated Colruyt store in Arlon reopened after months of renovation work

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Wednesday 20 April the renovated Colruyt store in Arlon will open its doors after a few months of renovation work. The store has been expanded, restyled into a new-generation Colruyt store and equipped with a brand-new butcher's department. Store manager Sylvia Millard: "Colruyt renovates its stores to make…

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H&M: new fire safety requirements in Bangladesh transform the entire Bangladeshi textile industry

The transformation of fire safety in the Bangladeshi textile industry continues. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — For H&M, it is of outmost importance that all factories producing for us are safe. All our suppliers must follow our mandatory fire safety requirements and we welcome even stricter regulations. The new additional requirements from the…

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Tips and things to know about using the new Starbucks app

SEATTLE, 2016-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks recently unveiled a newly redesigned mobile app for iOS and Android users making it even easier for customers to pay, redeem Rewards and have all of the benefits of being a Gold loyalty member. With the redesign, many things stayed the same while a few things changed. Here are the top…

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Starbucks Q2 Fiscal 2016: Consolidated net revenues grew 9% to a Q2 record $5.0 billion

EPS Up 18% to a Q2 Record $0.39 Per Share; Comp Store Sales Up 7% in the U.S. and Americas; 6% Globally  Revenues Up 9% to a Q2 Record $5.0 Billion; 5% Transaction Growth and 18% Revenue Growth in China; Operating Margin Expands to a Q2 Record 17.3% Company Adds 900,000 Starbucks Rewards Loyalty Members in the…

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