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Apranga Group announces 6.6% retail turnover increase in October 2016 vs. previous year

Vilnius, Lithuania, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The retail turnover (including VAT) of the Apranga Group amounted to EUR 21.9 million in October 2016, and has increased by 6.6% in comparison to October 2015. The turnover of October 2016 is a record monthly turnover of Apranga Group in history. In January through October 2016, the retail…

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Garmin launches GMR Fantom 18 and 24 marine radomes

OLATHE, Kan., 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), today (November 2, 2016) announced the GMR Fantom 18 and GMR Fantom 24. These new solid-state pulse compression radomes offer MotionScope™ Doppler technology and 40W of power, the highest in the industry for its kind. Available in an…

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Stella McCartney to address issue of deforestation and sustainable sourcing of viscose at the 2016 Kering Talk

Stella McCartney to address issue of deforestation and sustainable sourcing of viscose at the 2016 Kering Talk   On 14 November 2016, Stella McCartney will address the issue of deforestation and sustainable sourcing of viscose, one of the most used fabrics in the world, at the 2016 Kering Talk. London, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of…

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Tech Mahindra to produce part of Stockmann’s ICT services

The purpose of the long-term partnership is to increase efficiency in developing innovative ICT solutions to Stockmann’s customers, to lower costs, and to harmonise and centralise ICT services. Helsinki, Finland, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stockmann has signed a five-year cooperation agreement with Tech Mahindra to produce part of Stockmann’s ICT services. As a consequence, Stockmann…

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Kum & Go opens the doors to its newest location in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kum & Go will open the doors Thursday, November 3, at 6 a.m. to its newest location in Des Moines, Iowa, at 5050 Northwest 2nd Street. The 6,200+-square-foot store featuring the Marketplace store design with a variety of unique offerings is the latest Kum & Go…

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Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. among Best Workplaces in Retail according to Great Place to Work® and Fortune for the third consecutive year

Saint Louis, MO, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the third consecutive year, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (NYSE: BBW)—an interactive destination where guests can make their own personalized furry friends­—is one of the Best Workplaces in Retail, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work® and Fortune. Build-A-Bear Workshop ranked No. 3 on the 2016…

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SSP brings Jamie’s Deli at Avinor Oslo Airport

SSP brings Jamie’s Deli at Avinor Oslo Airport   LONDON, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP Group plc, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has opened the first Jamie’s Deli outside the UK at Avinor Oslo Airport. The deli, created with leading UK chef Jamie Oliver, is the first of 29 food…

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Walgreens offers Veterans Day discount to all veterans, active duty military personnel on Nov. 11

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — To celebrate the service and sacrifices of the nation’s military, Walgreens is offering a Veterans Day discount to all veterans, active duty military personnel and their immediate family members. On Friday, Nov. 11, customers with a Walgreens Balance® Rewards card and valid military ID or proof of…

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Walgreens survey: prescription drug costs among top concerns for Medicare beneficiaries

Survey suggests millions don’t understand prescription drug benefits or opportunities for cost savings during open enrollment DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — One of the most important and, for some, puzzling times of year is the Medicare annual enrollment period, when more than 55 million Americans are able to evaluate and enroll in Medicare…

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MIGROS OBERWINTERTHUR FEIERT 45. GEBURTSTAG

MIGROS OBERWINTERTHUR FEIERT 45. GEBURTSTAG   Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vom 10. bis 12. November feiert die Migros Oberwinterthur ihr 45-Jahr-Jubiläum. Die Kundschaft profitiert von fünffachen Cumulus-Punkten und weiteren attraktiven Angeboten. Seit 45 Jahren begrüsst die Migros ihre Kundschaft in der Filiale Oberwinterthur. Das heutige Team umfasst 40 Mitarbeitende, davon fünf Lernende. Im Jahr 2015…

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MIGROS WALKE WIRD ERÖFFNET

MIGROS WALKE WIRD ERÖFFNET   Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Am 10. November 2016 öffnet in Herisau die Migros Walke erstmals ihre Türen. Während der gut einjährigen Bauzeit ist ein moderner Supermarkt entstanden, der die Kundschaft mit viel Frische und einer angenehmen Atmosphäre empfängt. Auf einer Fläche von rund 1‘060 m2 finden die Kundinnen und…

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Nordstrom debuts ‘Love, Nordstrom’ holiday campaign to celebrate customers and their stories

SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE: JWN) is celebrating its customers and their stories through a holiday campaign that thanks them called 'Love, Nordstrom.' The company is using the marketing campaign as a stage for larger-than-life love notes to thank customers for the special relationship they share. The campaign debuts today in the…

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Amazon.com kicks off the holiday countdown with its Black Friday Deals Store and curated holiday gift guides

This holiday season, customers can enjoy more deals than ever before on everything from HD TVs to stylish kitchen staples to some of the most popular toys of the year To help customers find the perfect gift for everyone on their shopping list, Amazon offers curated holiday gift guides for Electronics, Home, Handmade, and…

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Waitrose becomes the first UK retailer to introduce responsibly sourced non-GM soya for animal feed from Europe

London, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose has become the first UK retailer to introduce responsibly sourced non-GM soya for animal feed from Europe, reducing its reliance upon South American supply. In October the grocer landed its first shipment of soya grown in the Danube Region of Europe – an area stretching from the Black Forest to the Black…

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Sainsbury’s and linguist Susie Dent launch The Taste Dictionary to inspire the nation when describing food

Sainsbury’s and linguist Susie Dent launch The Taste Dictionary to inspire the nation when describing food   London, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — New research today ( 31 October 2016) reveals that we now think, plan and talk about food for more than 16 hours a week on average (that’s almost six years of our adult lives)…

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M&S Energy Community Energy Fund winners announced

Following a staggering 78,837 votes by the general public, 19 projects have been awarded grants from the M&S Energy Community Energy Fund. Judges including Sir Ed Davey, have also awarded a further seven projects up to £12,500 each. The project has helped customers get involved and Spark Something Good through donations  for their…

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Holiday Pecan Pie Flavor Funnel joins SONIC’s Blast® Flavor Funnels

Holiday Pecan Pie Flavor Funnel joins SONIC's Blast® Flavor Funnels   OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) is expanding its line of innovative SONIC Blast® Flavor Funnels with the Holiday Pecan Pie Flavor Funnel. Boasting a rich chocolate funnel all the way down the middle of the new Pecan Pie Master…

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The Home Depot® to hold its 3Q 2016 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, November 15

ATLANTA, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced today (Nov. 1, 2016) that it will hold its Third Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, November 15, at 9 a.m. ET. A webcast will be available by logging onto http://earnings.homedepot.com and selecting the Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call…

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British Land announces Next and M&S Foodhall at Serpentine Green, Peterborough extension

British Land announces Next and M&S Foodhall at Serpentine Green, Peterborough extension   London, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land is pleased to announce two lettings at Serpentine Green, Peterborough totalling 22,000 sq ft as part of a £7 million extension that commenced this month. The extension will deliver three new units totalling 25,000 sq ft…

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The NRF Foundation announces influential host committee members for its third annual Gala fundraising event

Washington, DC , 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The NRF Foundation today (November 1, 2016) announced a lineup of industry insiders, CEOs and celebrities who will serve as host committee members for the Foundation’s third annual Gala fundraising event during Retail’s BIG Show this winter. The Gala will bring together the next generation of…

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The British Retail Consortium welcomes UK’s new National Cyber Security Strategy

London, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The British Retail Consortium (BRC) welcomes the publication today (November 01, 2016) of the UK's new National Cyber Security Strategy (2016-2021). The Government's decision to allocate £1.9bn investment towards implementing the new approach is an important move, and reflects the now widely-acknowledged reality that a step-change is needed to tackle…

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Chipotle Mexican Grill announces special buy-one-get-one (BOGO) promotion for active military and veterans

DENVER, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — In honor of those who serve, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is offering a special buy-one-get-one (BOGO) promotion from 3:00 p.m. to close on Veteran’s Day, Friday, November 11, 2016. BOGOs will be offered to all active duty military, reserves, national guard, military spouses, retired military with a valid U.S. military…

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Tractor Supply Company declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share of its common stock

BRENTWOOD, TN, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today (11/01/16) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share of the Company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on November 29, 2016,…

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Toys“R”Us® to bring “awesome” holiday moments to its stores nationwide this season

Stores Nationwide Kick Off November with The Great Big AWWWESOME Holiday Toy Fest, Professional Santa Photo Opportunity and More WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the calendar turns to November and customers ready for the inherent holiday shopping to come, Toys“R”Us® today (November 1, 2016) unveiled plans to bring “awesome” holiday moments to its…

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to offer one free doughnut of choice to guests with voting sticker on election day

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Take part in a delicious decision on Election Day! Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today (November 1, 2016) announced any guest wearing a sticker indicating he or she voted will receive one free doughnut of choice on Nov. 8 at participating U.S. shops. “We want to sweeten Election Day by saying…

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Intershop announces financial results for the first nine months of 2016

Revenues of EUR 24.7 million (previous year: EUR 32.7 million) Product business falls short of expectations, service revenues continue to stabilize EBIT of EUR -2.0 million (previous year: EUR 0.05 million) “Lighthouse 2020” strategy: Focus on wholesale and cloud business Jena, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop Communications AG (ISIN: DE000A0EPUH1),…

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Intershop appointments: Carsten Schröder, head of marketing for Europe; Thorsten Desch head of sales for German-speaking countries

Jena, Germany, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop Communications AG has made two major new appointments in the areas of marketing and sales. Effective immediately, Carsten Schröder is the new head of marketing for Europe. An experienced industry expert, Carsten brings a wealth of experience from his twelve-year management career in marketing and public…

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KappAhl launches film series Make it feel right to guide and inspire consumers to sustainable clothing consumption

Mölndal, Sweden, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — We buy 12 kilos of clothes and textiles per person, per year – and throw away 8 kilos in our household rubbish. This, despite the fact that 95% of what we bin could gain a new lease of life in the clothing cycle. With its film series…

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PBS KIDS and Whole Foods Market launch new Aurora® plush animals and PlanToys® wooden toys

Arlington, VA and AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — PBS KIDS and Whole Foods Market’s (NASDAQ: WFM) multi-year partnership continues this holiday season with the launch of new Aurora® plush animals and PlanToys® wooden toys. Beginning today (November 1, 2016), the toy collections will be available at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide and online…

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