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NCR leads POS software provider for the retail and hospitality industries according RBR “Global POS Software 2016” report

DULUTH, Ga., 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a leader in omni-channel technologies, is the leading point-of-sale (POS) software provider for the retail and hospitality industries according to research published by the strategic research and consulting firm RBR. RBR’s study Global POS Software 2016 is the first in-depth international study of this dynamic…
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Disney named the “Most Intimate Brand” among millennials in MBLM’s Brand Intimacy 2017 Report

GLENDALE, Calif, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Disney has been named the “Most Intimate Brand” among millennials in MBLM’s Brand Intimacy 2017 Report—the largest study of brands based on emotion—an increase from MBLM’s 2015 list, on which Disney was ranked No. 6. The full report will be released on January 17, 2017. In compiling its study,…
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eBay further raises the standard of online commerce with the launch of an authentication program – eBay Authenticate™

eBay further raises the standard of online commerce with the launch of an authentication program – eBay Authenticate™   San Jose, California, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over the past 20 years, eBay has set the standard for operating a trusted and safe marketplace, devoting substantial resources in a variety of trust and safety initiatives that…
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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust announces distribution of 11.75 cents per unit for January

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) today (Jan. 13, 2017) announced a distribution of 11.75 cents per unit for the month of January. The distribution will be payable on February 7, 2017 to unitholders of record as at January 31, 2017. About RioCan RioCan is Canada's largest real estate…
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USDA FSIS: Kettle Cuisine, LLC recalls chicken soup product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens

USDA FSIS: Kettle Cuisine, LLC recalls chicken soup product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens   WASHINGTON, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kettle Cuisine, LLC, a Lynn, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,096 pounds of chicken soup product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced…
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PVH Corp. announces three-time PGA Tour winner Scott Piercy and 2015 PGA Tour champion David Lingmerth as brand ambassadors for IZOD Golf brand

PVH Corp. announces three-time PGA Tour winner Scott Piercy and 2015 PGA Tour champion David Lingmerth as brand ambassadors for IZOD Golf brand   NEW YORK, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. [NYSE:PVH] announced today (Jan. 12, 2017) agreements in principle for multi-year marketing partnerships for its IZOD Golf brand with three-time PGA Tour winner Scott…
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Office Depot, Inc. expands line of Pens and customizable Notebooks with the launch of TUL Brights

Expanded Line of Pens and Customizable Notebooks Brings Pop of Color to TUL’s Reliable Quality and Style BOCA RATON, Fla., 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and OfficeMax brands, announced today (January 11, 2017) the launch of TUL…
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Blakemore Retail SPAR stores announce successful goods collection campaign for Worcestershire Homeless Appeal

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seven Blakemore Retail SPAR stores signed up to the Worcestershire Homeless Appeal’s goods collection, supported by their area manager Donna Cooper. Over the festive period, collection baskets were made available to customers and staff in these stores. The response from the local community was unbelievable, with an…
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Kroger announces election of Mark S. Sutton to its Board of Directors

CINCINNATI, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (Jan. 12, 2017) announced that Mark S. Sutton has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Sutton is chairman and chief executive officer of International Paper, a leading global producer of renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper products. Prior to becoming CEO,…
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Kroger recognized by EPA for its efforts around sustainable food management

CINCINNATI, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (Jan. 11, 2017) announced that it was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its efforts around sustainable food management. Kroger participated in the EPA's 2016 Food Recovery Challenge and was named Region 5 Winner in the Grocers category. "Kroger is a proud…
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Colruyt Group’s private label Boni Selection launches new product: Appetit meal drink

Halle, Belgium, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colruyt Group’s private label Boni Selection markets a new, innovative product: Appetit. It is an easy, nutritious meal drink made of oats and fruit, which offers people with a busy lifestyle an alternative for unhealthy snacks. Appetit is the result of our own research and product development,…
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Panera Bread announces that its entire menu is now 100% clean

St. Louis, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Panera Bread (NASDAQ: PNRA) announced today ( January 13, 2017) that its entire U.S. food menu and portfolio of Panera at Home products are now free from all artificial flavors, preservatives, sweeteners, and colors from artificial sources as defined by the company’s No No List, inclusive of 96…
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Taco Bell launches The Naked Chicken Chalupa the first taco shell made entirely of marinated, all-white crispy chicken

Taco Bell launches The Naked Chicken Chalupa the first taco shell made entirely of marinated, all-white crispy chicken   The shell is the chicken. The chicken is the shell. Irvine, Calif., 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taco Bell is coming un-shelled with its latest food innovation, coming in the form of the first taco shell made entirely of…
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MIGROS-GRUPPE 2016: WACHSTUM AUF HOHEM NIVEAU

Zürich, Switzerland, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — 2016 erzielte die Migros-Gruppe mit insgesamt CHF 27.7 Mrd. Umsatz ein Wachstum von CHF 274 Mio. (+1.0%). Der Detailumsatz erhöhte sich teuerungsbereinigt bei einer durchschnittlichen Migros-Teuerung von -0.9% um 2.2% auf nominal CHF 23.3 Mrd. Die zehn Genossenschaften erreichten dank leicht höheren Kundenfrequenzen einen Umsatz von CHF 15.6…
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Florida Hospital to operate and provide clinical services at Walgreens stores across Tampa

Florida Hospital to operate retail health clinics in 15 Walgreens stores in Tampa area; Walgreens plans to open a retail pharmacy at Florida Hospital Tampa    DEERFIELD, Ill. & TAMPA, Fla., 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Florida Hospital and Walgreens today (Jan. 11, 2017 ) announced a retail health clinic and pharmacy collaboration focused on delivering more coordinated…
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FedEx dropoff and pickup services to be made available at Walgreens locations nationwide

Walgreens and FedEx customers to benefit from additional convenient and secure delivery locations   MEMPHIS, Tenn., and DEERFIELD, Ill., 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and Walgreen Co., one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, announced a long-term alliance agreement that will offer convenient access to FedEx dropoff and pickup services at…
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Nordstrom announces plans to close its MainPlace Mall store in Santa Ana, California

SANTA ANA, Calif., 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom today (Jan. 12, 2017) announced plans to close its MainPlace Mall store in Santa Ana, California. Originally opened in 1987, the store will serve customers through Friday, March 17, 2017. "Southern California is one of our strongest markets and we're continuing to invest in our growth…
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Starbucks UK promote Deaf awareness through a program called We Sign Café

Starbucks UK promote Deaf awareness through a program called We Sign Café   Seattle, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s not uncommon for customers visiting London's Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf Starbucks to sign “good morning” and “thank you” as they place their orders. It’s part of the payoff from an ongoing effort by the store's manager, Toro…
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Starbucks breaks ground for new store in Birmingham to support local economic development in Alabama

Starbucks breaks ground for new store in Birmingham to support local economic development in Alabama   Seattle, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — A Starbucks initiative to support local economic development in lower income communities expanded today (January 11) with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new store in Birmingham, Alabama. The event, attended by Birmingham Mayor William A. Bell Sr.…
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Tesco announces the appointment of Alessandra Bellini as Chief Customer Officer

Tesco announces the appointment of Alessandra Bellini as Chief Customer Officer   CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco is pleased to announce the appointment of Alessandra Bellini as Chief Customer Officer, from 1 March 2017. Alessandra will join the Executive Committee and the UK Leadership team. Alessandra joins from Unilever where she has worked for…
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Walmart and Sam’s Club partner to offer free health screenings across the country on Jan. 14

More than 5,200 locations to offer free health screenings Jan. 14 BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Losing weight is the number one New Year’s resolution for a majority of Americans, according to the Statistic Brain Research Institute, and by mid-January nearly 30 percent of those resolutions will be abandoned. To help customers and members get…
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Amazon plans to grow its full-time U.S.-based workforce from 180,000 to over 280,000 by mid-2018

Already one of the country’s biggest employers, Amazon plans to grow its full-time U.S.-based workforce from 180,000 in 2016 to over 280,000 by mid-2018 Over 9,000 employees have now participated in Amazon’s innovative “Career Choice” program that pre-pays 95% of tuition for degrees in high-demand occupations such as aircraft mechanics, computer-aided design, machine tool…
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Amazon.com and Chase offer 5% Back on all Amazon.com purchases with new Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card

Amazon.com and Chase offer 5% Back on all Amazon.com purchases with new Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card   New card offers Prime members no caps on rewards earned, no foreign transaction fees, and Visa Signature benefits SEATTLE, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. and Chase today (Jan. 11, 2017) introduced the new Amazon Prime Rewards Visa…
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Sainsbury’s expects bumper sales of cold weather essentials as customers prepare for low temperatures, wind and snow

Sainsbury’s expects bumper sales of cold weather essentials as customers prepare for low temperatures, wind and snow   London, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is expecting bumper sales of cold weather essentials over the next few days, as customers prepare for the forecasted low temperatures, wind and snow. This week, Sainsbury’s is set to sell 7,000…
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LVMH opens applications for its fourth edition of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers

LVMH opens applications for its fourth edition of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers   Paris, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The LVMH Prize is back for a new year! LVMH announces the launch of the fourth edition of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers, inviting designers to apply for the 2017 prize. LVMH created the…
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Louis Vuitton to host its first #MAKEAPROMISE day to raise funds for UNICEF’s humanitarian work

Louis Vuitton to host its first #MAKEAPROMISE day to raise funds for UNICEF’s humanitarian work   Paris, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — One year after the launch of its global partnership with UNICEF, Louis Vuitton is organizing its first #MAKEAPROMISE day today (JANUARY 12, 2017) to raise funds for children in urgent need. Louis Vuitton is reaffirming its…
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The LVMH-ESSEC Chair – Luxury Brand Management welcomes its 27th class

The LVMH-ESSEC Chair – Luxury Brand Management welcomes its 27th class   Paris, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —The LVMH-ESSEC Chair – Luxury Brand Management welcomes its 27th class this year. With participation by managers from the LVMH Group and its Houses, this specialized track spans theoretical and practical knowledge of key topics in the luxury industry.…
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John Lewis Partnership announces Christmas trading and outlook

London, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Highlights include: Total sales at the John Lewis Partnership were up 4.9% versus last year1  to £1,913.0m John Lewis and Waitrose traded well, with both brands gaining market share2 Waitrose gross sales (excluding fuel) were £914.9m, up 4.8%1 versus last year and up 2.8%1 on a like-for-like…
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