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The Gourmet Group moves headquarters to Enterprise City at DurhamGate development owned and managed by LCP

London, 2017-Jan-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — A gourmet food importer and exporter has unveiled tasty expansion plans after opening new headquarters in Durham. The Gourmet Group, which imports food from Spain, Italy and France, has moved from two small offices in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Manchester to two units – 3,149 sq ft and 1,500 sq ft – at…

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Dunkin’ Donuts adds the Americano to its variety of premium, specially crafted coffees and espressos

Dunkin’ Donuts adds the Americano to its variety of premium, specially crafted coffees and espressos   Kick off 2017 with the new Winter Frosted Donut and cool offers throughout January CANTON, MA, 2017-Jan-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — The New Year brings a new espresso beverage choice to keep Dunkin’ Donuts guests energized throughout 2017. Dunkin’ Donuts today (January…

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Baskin-Robbins launches new Warm Lava Cake Sundaes

Baskin-Robbins launches new Warm Lava Cake Sundaes   Baskin-Robbins Brings Back Superfudge Truffle as its January Flavor of the Month CANTON, Mass., 2017-Jan-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — It may be cold outside, but it will be warm inside Baskin-Robbins locations nationwide this month with the launch of new Warm Lava Cake Sundaes. The latest addition to Baskin-Robbins’…

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Staples Survey revealed optimism among small business owners as they kick off 2017

Majority Believe Business Tax Reform Should be Top Priority in 2017 FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2017-Jan-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — On the heels of an unprecedented year, the Staples National Small Business Survey (NASDAQ: SPLS) has revealed optimism among small business owners as they kick off 2017. The survey, commissioned by Staples and conducted by Wakefield Research, discovered…

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SPAR Hungary opens its first recruitment office located at SPAR Supermarket in Nyugati Square

Budapest, Hungary, 2017-Jan-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Hungary has opened its first recruitment office, located at the SPAR Supermarket in Nyugati Square, one of Budapest’s three main railway terminals. As one of the largest employers in the country, SPAR decided to open the office in order to establish direct contact with jobseekers. This is…

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hhgregg announces the appointment of Aaron Trahan as Chief Merchandising Officer

INDIANAPOLIS, 2017-Jan-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — hhgregg (NYSE:HGG) today (January 3, 2017) announced that Aaron Trahan has been appointed Chief Merchandising Officer. Mr. Trahan has over 14 years of retail merchandising experience, including 10 years in a merchandising leadership role. Prior to joining hhgregg, Mr. Trahan served as Vice President of Merchandising at Conn's Home…

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Sears Holdings Corporation enters into $500 million secured loan facility maturing in July 2020

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Jan-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears Holdings Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ: SHLD) announced today (Jan. 4, 2017) that certain of its subsidiaries (the "Borrowers") have entered into a $500 million committed secured loan facility (the "Loan Facility") maturing in July 2020. $321 million was funded under the Loan Facility today and…

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First Starbucks® Single-origin Yunnan coffee launches in China

First Starbucks® Single-origin Yunnan coffee launches in China   SHANGHAI, China, 2017-Jan-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today (January 3, 2017) launched its first Starbucks® Single-origin Yunnan coffee to usher in the New Year in China. Available for a limited time across all Starbucks retail locations in Mainland China, the new Starbucks® Single-origin Yunnan…

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Amazon announces 2 billion items delivered by Fulfillment by Amazon service for Marketplace sellers worldwide in 2016

FBA items shipped worldwide grew more than 50 percent during the holiday season Thousands of sellers worldwide joined the Seller Fulfilled Prime program Sellers worldwide received orders for more than 28 million items on Cyber Monday SEATTLE, 2017-Jan-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Jan. 4, 2017) announced the Fulfillment by Amazon…

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Amazon to open second fulfillment center in Jacksonville, Florida

SEATTLE, 2017-Jan-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today (Jan. 4, 2017) announced plans to open a second fulfillment center in Jacksonville, Florida. The facility will add more than 1,000 full-time jobs with benefits starting on day one. In the Sunshine State, Amazon currently employs more than 4,000 full-time employees. “We’re excited to further…

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Amazon announces third season of original dramatic series The Man in the High Castle on Amazon Prime Video

Eric Overmyer will serve as showrunner and executive producer Season Two had the most viewers over its debut weekend of all scripted Amazon Original Series that debuted this year SEATTLE, 2017-Jan-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Jan. 3, 2017) announced it has greenlit a third season of the original dramatic series The Man…

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Tesco PLC announces departure of Richard Cousins; Deanna Oppenheimer to succeed as Senior Independent Director

CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Jan-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11, Tesco PLC today (3 Jan 2017) announces that Richard Cousins has decided to resign as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Deanna Oppenheimer will succeed Richard Cousins as Senior Independent Director with immediate effect. John Allan, Chairman, said "On behalf of the Board,…

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70th Carrefour Express store opens in Sao Paulo

70th Carrefour Express store opens in Sao Paulo   Boulogne-Billancourt, 2017-Jan-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour opens another convenience format branch on december 29th. The opening in Sao Paulo of the 70th Carrefour Express store reinforces the company’s investment in a sector that offers customers improved levels of flexibility and comfort in shopping, focusing on a…

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Carrefour launches special shopping bag to support Small Change campaign

Carrefour launches special shopping bag to support Small Change campaign   Boulogne-Billancourt, 2017-Jan-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — From 4 January through to 11 February 2017, Carrefour stores throughout France will be supporting the “Small Change” campaign to help improve the living conditions of sick children and teenagers in hospital. A special shopping bag, sold exclusively at…

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NACS survey: Low gas prices drove sales increases at convenience stores in 2016; retailers expect strong sales to continue in 2017

ALEXANDRIA, Va, 2017-Jan-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Low gas prices helped drive sales increases at convenience stores in 2016—and retailers expect those strong sales to carry over into 2017, according to a survey of retailers released today (1/2/2017) by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). More than two in three convenience retailers (68%) say…

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NGA announces the appointment of Elizabeth Crocker as VP and Executive Director for NGA Foundation

Arlington, VA, 2017-Jan-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA), the national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, today (Jan 3, 2017) announced the appointment of Elizabeth Crocker as Vice President and Executive Director for the NGA Research and Education Foundation (NGA Foundation). “On behalf of NGA, we are thrilled to be expanding…

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Dunkin’ Donuts partners with Drew Brees and Bourbon Street Donuts, LLC to develop up to 69 new restaurants in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS QUARTERBACK TEAMS UP WITH EXISTING DUNKIN’ DONUTS FRANCHISEE VIK PATEL TO EXPAND BRAND’S PRESENCE ACROSS THE STATE CANTON, MA, 2017-Jan-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today (January 3, 2017) that New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees, in partnership with existing franchisee Vik Patel,…

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Animal welfare documentary film “At the Fork” available exclusively at select Whole Foods Market stores

Animal welfare documentary film “At the Fork” available exclusively at select Whole Foods Market stores   Animal welfare documentary available exclusively in retailer’s stores and via iTunes and Amazon AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Jan-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — The animal welfare documentary film “At the Fork” is now available on DVD exclusively at select Whole Foods Market stores and on-demand…

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SUPERVALU INC. to hold its fiscal 2017 3Q conference call on January 11, 2017

MINNEAPOLIS, 2017-Jan-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) will hold its fiscal 2017 third quarter conference call on Wednesday January 11, 2017 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…

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JCPenney completes sale of its Home Office campus in Plano, Texas to Dreien Opportunity Partners, LLC for $353 million

JCPenney completes sale of its Home Office campus in Plano, Texas to Dreien Opportunity Partners, LLC for $353 million   PLANO, Texas, 2017-Jan-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) announced today (January 3, 2017) that it has completed the sale of its Home Office building and surrounding 45 acres of land…

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Xcel Brands to present at the 2017 ICR Conference on January 10th in Orlando, Fl

NEW YORK, 2017-Jan-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELB) ("Xcel" or the "Company"), a brand management and media company, today ( Jan. 03, 2017) announced Robert W. D'Loren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Seth Burroughs, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Treasury, will present at the 2017 ICR Conference. The presentation will…

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Sequential Brands Group to present at the 19th Annual ICR Conference in Orlando, Florida

NEW YORK, 2017-Jan-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) today (Jan. 03, 2017) announced that management will be presenting at the 19th Annual ICR Conference in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday, January 10th at 4:00pm Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be available at the Company's investor relations website: http://ir.sequentialbrandsgroup.com. About Sequential…

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CBRE acquires Floored, Inc., a leading producer of SaaS solutions for the global commercial real estate industry

Floored’s 3D Graphics Technology Further Enhances CBRE’s Marketplace Differentiation Los Angeles, 2017-Jan-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today  (January 3, 2017) announced that it has acquired Floored, Inc., a leading producer of SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions, including scalable, interactive 3D graphics technology, for the global commercial real estate industry.  Floored…

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Apranga Group announces unaudited year 2016 retail turnover

Vilnius, Lithuania, 2017-Jan-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The unaudited year 2016 retail turnover (including VAT) of Apranga Group reached EUR 214.2 million, and has increased by 7.7% comparing to 2015. In 2016 the retail turnover of Apranga Group in Lithuania was EUR 126.8 million, and increased by 4.9% year-on-year. In 2016 the retail turnover of…

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Office Depot announces completion of the sale of its European business to The AURELIUS Group

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2017-Jan-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading global provider of office supplies and services, today (January 2, 2017) announced the completion of the sale of its European business to The AURELIUS Group. This transaction is part of the company's recently announced international divestiture strategy to focus on opportunities in its North…

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MIGROS LANCIERT DIE GESUNDHEITSINITIATIVE IMPULS

MIGROS LANCIERT DIE GESUNDHEITSINITIATIVE IMPULS   Zürich, Switzerland, 2017-Jan-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ab dem 1. Januar 2017 baut die Migros ihre Leistungen im Bereich Gesundheit weiter aus und startet eine digitale Plattform mit redaktionellen Beiträgen und Tipps. Die Migros will damit die Schweizer Bevölkerung unterstützen, einen gesunden Lebensstil zu pflegen. Die gesundheitsrelevanten Angebote und Leistungen werden…

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Taco Bell announces its New Year’s commitments to its food, people and restaurants

ANNOUNCES PLANS TO REMOVE XL CUPS, EXTEND ITS CAGE-FREE EGG COMMITMENT, REDUCE SODIUM, EXPAND THE LIVE MÁS SCHOLARSHIP AND MAKE MORE SUSTAINABLE CHOICES Irvine, Calif., 2017-Jan-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the spirit of New Year’s, millions of resolutions will be made. Instead of setting unrealistic resolutions that start out with the best of intentions…

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Seven artists offer their own takes on the iconic Lady Dior Bag

Seven artists offer their own takes on the iconic Lady Dior Bag   Paris, 2017-Jan-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seven artists propose seven unique visions of the iconic Lady Dior Bag. Following Marc Quinn in June, Dior invited six more artists to offer their own takes on this timeless piece, transposing their creative universes to the language…

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Whole Foods Market to open its newest store in Pittsburgh metro on Jan. 25; serving South Hills communities

Retailer opens first location in southern Pittsburgh with 40,000-square-foot store PITTSBURGH, 2017-Jan-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will open its newest location in the Pittsburgh metro on Wed., Jan. 25, at 111 Siena Dr., in Upper St. Clair. Serving the many communities that make up the South Hills, this store will be the go-to…

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