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Harris Teeter donates $116,633 to the North Carolina Association of Feeding America Food Banks through its Million Meals Challenge campaign

Matthews, N.C., 2016-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Today (April 19, 2016), Harris Teeter announces an $116,633 donation to the North Carolina Association of Feeding America Food Banks. In partnership with four in-state collegiate rivals, Harris Teeter hosted the Million Meals Challenge campaign to help fight the North Carolina hunger epidemic. The Million Meals Challenge – a…
April 21, 20160Comments

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Consumer Information Food & Beverage Marketing Retail Retailer

Sainsbury’s unveils the first ever Culinary Companionship Code to help Britons reduce food wastage

LONDON, 2016-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoppers could save over £100 a year just by turning their hand to matchmaking…for fruit and veg. Finding the perfect pal for parsnips or a life partner for plums could mean the difference between throwing out fresh fruit and veg and extending its life, according to Sainsbury’s. Certain fruit and…
April 21, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Grocery Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

EROSKI y sus clientes han donado cerca de 9.000 toneladas de alimentos durante el año 2015

Cerca de 6.000 toneladas corresponden a alimentos donados por EROSKI dentro del programa “Desperdicio Cero” que garantiza que ningún alimento apto para el consumo es desechado en las tiendas EROSKI sino donado a organizaciones sociales Las campañas de recogida solidaria de alimentos desarrolladas en 2015 a favor de los Bancos de Alimentos consiguieron recaudar más…
April 21, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Grocery Management Marketing Retail Retailer

900 escolares de toda España han participado en la segunda edición de Imagine Food

Más de 900 escolares de toda España, de entre 6 y 12 años, han participado en la segunda edición de este concurso de dibujo Tres escolares de Mondragón, Sevilla y Toledo, respectivamente, han sido los ganadores en cada una de las tres categorías del premio El cocinero Peio Gartzia se ha encargado nuevamente de hacer…
April 21, 20160Comments

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Electronics Human Resources Retail Retailer Technology

Sainsbury’s strengthens its in-house digital and technology team with 150 new digital and technology jobs in Manchester

LONDON, 2016-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is creating 150 new digital and technology jobs in Manchester over the next 18 months to expand its in-house digital and technology capability. Building a strong in-house digital and technology team is a core part of the retailer’s ambition to make shopping easier for customers, enabling the company to…
April 21, 20160Comments

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Home & Garden Home Decor Management Retail Retailer

43 charities across U.S. will be receiving IKEA makeover and product donations

Conshohocken, PA, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA U.S. is pleased to announce today that 43 charities across the U.S. will be receiving IKEA makeover and product donations as a result of winning this year’s IKEA Life Improvement Challenge. Additionally 77 other charities, who were first and second runner ups, will win an IKEA product…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Business Environment Management Retail Retailer

All fishing boats supplying Marks & Spencer to be certified by Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS) by 2021

All fishing vessels supplying M&S to be RFS certified by 2021 All UK vessels to be certified by 2017* Scheme promotes best-practice on crew welfare and responsible catching practices LONDON, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) today announces an industry leading commitment to help promote best practice welfare and environmental standards…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Business Consumer Services Healthcare Retail Retail Services Retailer

CVS Health to offer consumers a new level of seamless convenience in a deal with Curbside

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced a partnership with Curbside, a company perfecting the store pickup experience for retailers and consumers, to launch CVS Express, a digital solution offering consumers a new level of seamless convenience. CVS Health is also investing in Curbside, demonstrating the company's commitment to…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Management Marketing Retail Retailer

13 Scottish breweries secure new deals with Asda

Craft beer trend continues Contract value totals £850k between the 13 breweries Asda stores across Scotland will now stock over 75 Scottish beers, ales and ciders New supermarket relationship with Craft Beer Clan LEEDS, England, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The trend for craft beer continues, and no more so than in Scotland, with 100 plus…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Chico’s FAS Chief Marketing Officer Miki Berardelli named chairwoman of the NRF CMO Council

WASHINGTON, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today announced that Chico’s FAS Inc. President of Digital Commerce and Chief Marketing Officer Miki Berardelli has been named chairwoman of the NRF CMO Council. Berardelli, who will serve a two-year term, succeeds Kathy Doyle Thomas, executive vice president and chief strategy officer for Half…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

243 shareholders attended Ahold’s AGM in Amsterdam

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold today held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) at het Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam. The meeting was attended by 243 shareholders, representing approximately 794 million votes. Shareholders adopted Ahold's 2015 financial statements and determined the dividend over 2015 at €0.52 per common share, to…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Business Convenience Stores Entertainment Management Marketing Retail Retailer

National Safe Place Network CEO Laurie Jackson featured in Convenience Matters episode “Convenience Stores as Safe Places”

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — National Safe Place Network President and CEO Laurie Jackson talks about how convenience stores and other community businesses are helping youth in distress — and how more can join them — in the latest Convenience Matters podcast. Jackson is featured in the episode “Convenience Stores as Safe Places,” which…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Management Retail Retailer

Gap Japan supports in the ongoing emergency relief efforts following recent earthquakes in Japan

SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — In response to the devastation caused by recent earthquakes in Japan, today Gap Japan, K.K., a subsidiary of Gap Inc., announced its support in the ongoing emergency relief efforts. The company will donate approximately 60,000 units of clothing to help Japan relief efforts. This follows a cash contribution…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Apparel Marketing Retail Retailer

Athleta launches ‘The Power of She’ campaign and Athleta Girl line inviting women and girls to stand together to put an end to undermining

The brand debuts highly-anticipated Athleta Girl line PETALUMA, Calif., 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (April 18, 2016), Athleta is unveiling “The Power of She,” a bold campaign inviting women and girls to stand together, collaborate and put an end to undermining. Through the launch of this campaign, the brand aims to create a sisterhood…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

General Growth Properties to release first quarter 2016 financial and operational results on Monday, May 2, 2016

CHICAGO, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — General Growth Properties, Inc. (NYSE: GGP) will report financial and operational results for the first quarter 2016 after the close of business on Monday, May 2, 2016, and host a conference call for investors and other interested parties at 8:00 a.m. Central (9:00 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday, May 3,…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Business Environment Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

Earth Day celebration: Increase in sales of organic produce at Wegmans Food Markets

ROCHESTER, N.Y., 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The countdown has begun to the next Earth Day celebration on April 22, 2016. Earth Day organizations around the world expect more than one billion people in 192 countries to participate in outdoor programs that teach children about taking care of our planet for future generations. At Wegmans Food…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Grocery Marketing Retail Retailer

Wegmans to host “Celebrate Organic” event on April 23, 2016

ROCHESTER, NY, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — WHAT: “Celebrate Organic” at all Wegmans Food Markets. At this fun event our employees will teach our customers about the best of organics and offer samples of our favorites. WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday April 23, 2016 WHERE: All Wegmans Food Markets stores Wegmans offers over 3,000 organic…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Whole Foods Market: value is about more than just price

Austin, TX, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — We take issue with any price comparison story that compares unlike items— it like comparing apples and oranges! The bottom line here is that we simply want a fair, balanced article with accurate pricing and accurate product comparisons that don’t confuse readers. Stories that compare the price of organic items…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Business Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Wegmans to open stores in Midlothian and Short Pump, Richmond VA

RICHMOND, VA, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — In advance of Wegmans opening stores in Midlothian and Short Pump, the Richmond region already sees benefits from the grocery chain’s new jobs, commitment to community improvement and their local United Way partnership. On April 7, James L.M. Taylor, President & CEO of United Way of Greater Richmond and…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Food & Beverage Grocery Law Management Retail Retailer

Whole Foods Market intends to take legal action against both Mr. Brown and his attorney regarding cake issue

Updated from April 18th statement: Austin, TX, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — After a deeper investigation of Mr. Brown’s claim, we believe his accusations are fraudulent and we intend to take legal action against both Mr. Brown and his attorney. Here’s what we know: Our bakery team member wrote “Love Wins” at the top of the cake,…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Apparel Fashion Retail Retailer

Nordstrom announces the launch of new activewear line for women IVY PARK

Seattle, WA, 2016-Apr-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (April 14, 2016), Nordstrom, Inc. announced the arrival of IVY PARK, a new activewear line for women. Co-founded by Beyoncé and Sir Philip Green, the brand launched at 54 Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com. IVY PARK design unifies fashion and performance. The leggings appear in three lengths, the capri,…
April 19, 20160Comments

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Business E-Commerce Grocery Management Online Retailers Online Shopping Retail Retailer

Waitrose to export to China for the first time via a website platform

LONDON, 2016-Apr-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose is to export to China for the first time from 18 April after reaching an agreement to sell products online with the retailer predicting it could become its biggest international business in the next three to five years. It will be the first time the UK supermarket has exported…
April 19, 20160Comments

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Management Retail Retailer

Albertsons Companies announces the appointment of Susan Morris as EVP of Retail Operations over its East Region

BOISE, Idaho, 2016-Apr-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albertsons Companies announced today that it has appointed current Denver Division President Susan Morris to the position of Executive Vice President of Retail Operations over its East Region. Morris is filling the vacancy created when Kelly Griffith announced earlier this month that he would be leaving the company. Since…
April 19, 20160Comments

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Business Financial Management Retail Retailer

SUPERVALU INC. to hold its fiscal 2016 fourth quarter conference call on Tuesday April 26, 2016

MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) will hold its fiscal 2016 fourth quarter conference call on Tuesday April 26, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Central time. The call will be webcast live online at www.supervaluinvestors.com (click on microphone icon). A replay of the conference call will be archived on SUPERVALU's website under “Investors, Presentations and…
April 18, 20160Comments

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Business Retail Retail Services Retail Software Retailer Technology

RBR research: Wincor Nixdorf remains the market leader for multivendor ATM application software in Europe and Latin America

Top spot maintained in Europe and Latin America Paderborn, Germany, 2016-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf remains the market leader for multivendor ATM application software in Europe and Latin America and has advanced to the top spot in North America since the last study in 2013 according to a study published by the British…
April 18, 20160Comments

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Children Management Marketing Retail Retailer

The Saudi Automobile & Touring Association launcheS awareness campaign to raise awareness on child safety

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2016-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Saudi Automobile & Touring Association (SATA) has launched awareness campaign in order to raise awareness on child safety. The campaign has been promoted through social media sites, posters at SASCO stations and newspapers to bring a number of messages under the title, you have…
April 18, 20160Comments

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Business Management Philanthropy Retail Retailer

A.S. Watson Group celebrates its 175th anniversary with launch of philanthropy programme “Project LOL Elderly Day 2016”

HONG KONG, 2016-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — To celebrate the 175th anniversary of A.S. Watson Group (the “Group”) and to support the Government’s “Appreciate Hong Kong” Campaign, the Group launched a philanthropy programme “Project LOL” (the “Project”). “Elderly Day 2016” (the “Visit”) held today is a large-scale volunteer activity under the Project, a volunteer team…
April 18, 20160Comments

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Business Environment Management Retail Retailer

Defense Commissary Agency celebrates Earth Day by reducing its environmental footprint through recycling, food donations, and environmentally friendly products

FORT LEE, Va., 2016-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — As Earth Day rolls around the Defense Commissary Agency is working diligently to reduce its environmental footprint through recycling, food donations, and environmentally friendly products. "Seven stores have achieved 'net zero' status," said Robin Armhold, DeCA's environmental engineer. "That means through organic material disposal contracts and other means…
April 18, 20160Comments

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Apparel Fashion Management Retail Retailer

Marks & Spencer and Alexa Chung launches new collection Archive by Alexa

LONDON, 2016-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Archive by Alexa brings together a modern icon of British style Alexa Chung, and a long standing icon of the British high street, Marks & Spencer. This is a unique approach to a collaboration. Using the rich and extensive Marks & Spencer Company Archive in Leeds*, Alexa and the M&S…
April 18, 20160Comments

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