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Action for Healthy Kids and ALDI partner to improve overall wellness environments in schools and communities in Southern California

CHICAGO, 2016-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) and ALDI have partnered to invest in Southern California communities through AFHK’s School Grants for Healthy Kids initiative. The ALDI investment of $175,000 will help 15 Southern California area schools to improve their overall wellness environments through grants and technical assistance during the…
April 18, 20160Comments

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Business Financial Management Restaurants Retail Retailer

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. to release its first quarter 2016 results on Thursday, April 21, 2016

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2016-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) today announced that it will release its first quarter 2016 results after the market closes on Thursday, April 21, 2016.  The Company will host an investor conference call at 2:00 p.m. (Pacific) that same day.  The conference call will be broadcast live over the…
April 18, 20160Comments

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Business Environment Management Retail Retailer

Coop: Neue Anlagen mit klimafreundlichen Technologien tragen zu einer besseren CO₂-Bilanz

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Coop ersetzt bestehende Kälteanlagen vorzeitig. Neue Anlagen mit klimafreundlichen Technologien tragen zu einer besseren CO₂-Bilanz bei und leisten damit einen wichtigen Beitrag zum Coop-Ziel, bis 2023 CO₂-neutral zu werden. Bei diesem Engagement wird Coop durch ein vom Bund anerkanntes Förderprogramm der Stiftung Klimaschutz und CO₂-Kompensation KliK unterstützt. Mit der…
April 18, 20160Comments

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Coop mit einer Mehrheitsbeteiligung von 51 % an der update Fitness-Gruppe aus Uzwil SG

Investition in neues, zukunftsträchtiges Geschäftsfeld BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Per Anfang April 2016 beteiligt sich Coop mit einer Mehrheitsbeteiligung von 51 % an der update Fitness-Gruppe aus Uzwil SG. Die update Fitness-Gruppe betreibt derzeit 19 Fitnesscenter und ist Marktführerin in der Ostschweiz. Mit der Akquisition dieses erfolgreichen Unternehmens fasst Coop in einem dynamischen…
April 18, 20160Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Management Restaurants Retail Retailer

VIPSmart ha abierto en régimen de franquicia su primer restaurante en Tenerife

Tenerife, España, 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — VIPSmart, innovadora enseña de restauración de Grupo Vips, ha abierto en régimen de franquicia su primer restaurante en Tenerife. El Centro Comercial Siam Mall, al sur de la isla,  es el lugar elegido para la ubicación de este concepto vanguardista que ofrece lo mejor de los restaurantes VIPS…
April 15, 20160Comments

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Business Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Gordy’s Market kicks off its yearlong 50th Anniversary celebrations on Saturday, April 16, 2016

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISC., 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Established on the Southside of Chippewa Falls in 1966 by Gordy and Donna Schafer, Gordy’s Market is kicking off its yearlong 50th Anniversary celebrations on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Founded on the values of providing local families with quality products at affordable prices while paying high attention to…
April 15, 20160Comments

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InvenTrust Properties Corp. to distribute 100% of Highlands REIT, Inc.’s outstanding shares of common stock to InvenTrust stockholders

Company Anticipates the Separation of Highlands to Occur on April 28, 2016 OAK BROOK, Ill., 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — InvenTrust Properties Corp. (“InvenTrust” or “the Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has formally authorized the distribution of 100% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Highlands REIT, Inc. (“Highlands”), a wholly owned…
April 15, 20160Comments

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Business Law Management Retail Retailer

Alibaba becomes official International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC) member

Alibaba to advance joint industry anti-counterfeiting efforts as official IACC membership San Francisco, 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) today announced its official membership in the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC) as the first e-commerce company to join the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to combating product counterfeiting and piracy. “Preserving the integrity of Alibaba’s…
April 15, 20160Comments

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Business E-Commerce Management Online Retailers Retail Retailer

Alibaba to acquire controlling stake in the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia Lazada for approximately USD1 billion

Transaction makes Alibaba a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia Hangzhou, China/Singapore, 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Group Holding Limited and Lazada Group S.A. announced today that Alibaba entered into an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Lazada, a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia. The transaction consists of an investment of approximately USD500…
April 15, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retail Software Retailer

Jill Standish named Senior Managing Director Retail at Accenture

Retail Industry Veteran Jill Standish Joins Accenture; Named Head of Company's Retail Industry Practice NEW YORK, 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Accenture announced today that Jill Standish has joined Accenture Consulting and been named Senior Managing Director, Retail. As the head of Accenture’s Retail practice, Ms Standish will focus on the business strategy and ongoing development…
April 15, 20160Comments

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Island Creamery, Inc. becomes the new sole franchisee of Baskin-Robbins in Puerto Rico

CANTON, Mass., 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced that Island Creamery, Inc. (ICI) has acquired more than 20 Baskin-Robbins shops in Puerto Rico, becoming the brand’s new sole franchisee on the island. Under the agreement, Island Creamery, Inc. — owned and operated by Puerto…
April 15, 20160Comments

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Consumer Information Food & Beverage Grocery Management Marketing Retail Retailer

Qatar: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company to launch a public health awareness campaign to promote healthy eating habits

QATAR, 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Ministry of Public Health (MPH) signed today (Tuesday April 12th) a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) and Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C) to launch a public health awareness campaign, with the aim of providing the public with a wide range of valuable nutrition…
April 15, 20160Comments

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Consumer Information Food & Beverage Retail Retailer

USDA’S FSIS: Perfect Fit Meals recalls 10,455 pounds of poultry entrees due to misbranding and undeclared allergens

WASHINGTON, 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Perfect Fit Meals, LLC, a Houston, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 10,455 pounds of poultry entrees due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products are mislabeled and one of the products, the Turkey Enchilada, may contain…
April 15, 20160Comments

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Sports Direct comments on inaccurate information published on The Guardian website

Shirebrook, UK, 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Further to yesterday's announcement, Sports Direct ("the Group") would like to correct inaccurate information that was published on The Guardian website by making the following comments. "This property is a perfect strategic fit. The Group has had a long-standing interest in acquiring a flagship site in London for a…
April 15, 20160Comments

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Hilfiger Denim capsule collection Tommy Jeans celebrates the most iconic Tommy Hilfiger styles from the ‘90s

AMSTERDAM, 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], announces the launch of Tommy Jeans, a Hilfiger Denim capsule collection that celebrates the most iconic Tommy Hilfigerstyles from the ‘90s, revived as modern classics with a fresh, youthful twist for today. The capsule collection will be available at…
April 15, 20160Comments

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Entertainment Fashion Marketing Retail Retailer

Tommy Hilfiger attended the opening of EXHIBITIONISM – The Rolling Stones’ first international exhibition

LONDON, 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], announces that Mr. Tommy Hilfiger attended the opening of EXHIBITIONISM – The Rolling Stones’ first international exhibition – at the Saatchi Gallery in London on April 4, 2016. Tommy joined the Rolling Stones band, including Mick Jagger, Keith Richards,…
April 15, 20160Comments

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Awards Environment Management Retail Retailer

Staples receives a 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for its superior energy efficiency achievements

Staples recognized for its sustained leadership to protect the environment FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Staples with a 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for its continued leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. Staples, an ENERGY STAR partner…
April 15, 20160Comments

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Staples enabled Facebook Messenger functionalities on its mobile website

Customers to Chat with Staples and Receive Personalized Updates and Order Information via Messenger FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with F8, Facebook's annual global developer conference, Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today that it has enabled Facebook Messenger functionalities on its mobile website, allowing customers to use Messenger to enhance their shopping…
April 15, 20160Comments

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The Jean Coutu Group to release results for Q4 of FY 2016 on April 27

Varennes, Quebec, 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. announced today that the release of results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 will take place on April 27, 2016 at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET. Financial analysts and investors are invited to attend a conference call during which the financial results will…
April 15, 20160Comments

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Consumer Information Food & Beverage Grocery Management Retail Retailer

Brookshire Grocery Company to transition to a 100 percent cage-free egg supply chain by 2025

TYLER, Texas, 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brookshire Grocery Company is committed to and strives to meet the needs of its customers. In response to an increasing number of customers requesting cage-free eggs, BGC formally announces its intention to transition to a 100 percent cage-free egg supply chain by 2025. The company will work with…
April 15, 20160Comments

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Schnucks: Back to Nature Foods recalls two lots of its Classic Creme cookies

Product may contain undeclared milk St. Louis MO, 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Back to Nature Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling two lots of its Classic Creme cookies, 12 oz. packages, because they may contain undeclared milk not listed as an ingredient on the label. Persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run…
April 15, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer

Overstock.com’s General Counsel and Senior VP Mitch Edwards appointed to the role of acting CEO

Decision Comes After Company Founder Dr. Patrick M. Byrne Announces Medical Leave of Absence SALT LAKE CITY, 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) board of directors has appointed the company’s General Counsel and Senior Vice President Mitch Edwards to the role of acting CEO, effective immediately.  This appointment comes after company founder Dr.…
April 15, 20160Comments

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Shopify integrates with Facebook new Messenger Platform that allows merchants to provide live customer support

Shopify leads conversational commerce trend with Messenger integration and future launch of commerce bots SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2016-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP)(TSX:SH), the leading cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses, today announced an integration with the new Messenger Platform that allows merchants to provide live customer support, automatically send order…
April 14, 20160Comments

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Business Management Retail Retailer Technology

Techstars powered METRO Accelerator opens the application process for its second programme for start-ups

Wanted are international start-ups that promote the digitalisation of the restaurant, hotel and catering sector Ten selected teams are offered €120,000 investment and access to METRO's and Techstars' network of experts Continuation of the world’s first accelerator for digital solutions in the food tech and hospitality industry, starting in September in Berlin Applications for the…
April 14, 20160Comments

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Business Food & Beverage Management Retail Retailer

Starbucks hosted its 10th Annual Supplier Summit in Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, China, 2016-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks looked to its core business as a model when it convened its first summit for suppliers of manufactured goods in China. “We studied the leadership position we were taking to get high-quality coffee,” said Kelly Goodejohn, director, Starbucks Ethical Sourcing. “We wanted to build something similar for other…
April 14, 20160Comments

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New Frappuccino® blended beverage introduced by Starbucks Japan

TOKYO, Japan, 2016-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — With a backdrop of swirling orange and white fabric on a large revolving stage, a new Frappuccino® blended beverage was introduced this week by Starbucks Japan. Cantaloupe Melon & Cream Frappuccino® made its debut during a fashion event that the company hosted April 12 in Tokyo. Keigo Anan, art…
April 14, 20160Comments

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Business Law Management Retail Retailer

Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs Department Pro Bono Committee supports Innocence Project Northwest

SEATTLE, 2016-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last year, 149 Americans convicted of committing crimes were exonerated, according to the University of Michigan Law School’s National Registry of Exonerations. Fifty-eight of those convictions were for homicide. The process of freeing someone unjustly imprisoned is challenging and time intensive, according to Jacqueline McMurtrie, founder of the Innocence Project…
April 14, 20160Comments

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Amazon introduced the eighth generation of Kindle; pre-order available for $289.99

Designed to feel weightless—incredibly thin with an ergonomic grip that shifts the center of gravity to the palm of your hand, creating the perfect balance so you can read comfortably for hours with one hand 30% thinner on average and over 20% lighter than any other Kindle Dual-battery charging system provides the longest battery life…
April 14, 20160Comments

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Macy’s chief marketing officer Martine Reardon to leave the company

CINCINNATI, 2016-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Martine Reardon, Macy’s chief marketing officer, has decided to leave the company, effective May 13, after 32 years of service. “I am extremely proud of the work that I have led in building Macy’s into an international omnichannel brand. We have established a clear and compelling brand promise rooted in…
April 14, 20160Comments

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Waitrose to launch major campaign showing customers first-hand where their food comes from

Campaign features live footage from Waitrose farm in industry first LONDON, 2016-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose is to launch a major campaign taking customers beyond the barn door to real farms, giving customers the chance to see first-hand where their food comes from. The campaign kicks off with a series of TV adverts which will be…
April 14, 20160Comments

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