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Michael Bublé returns to HSN for a live two-hour special on October 17th following successful launch of his new fine-fragrance for women, By Invitation

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., 2016-Oct-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Singer Michael Bublé is returning to HSN on Monday, October 17th and this time with microphone in hand, following a sell-out launch of his new fine-fragrance for women, By Invitation, in late August. Bublé will perform classic hits, as well as songs off his new studio album,…

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H&M CEO Karl-Johan Persson awarded Sustainable Leadership Award by NMC Nätverket för Hållbart Näringsliv

H&M CEO Karl-Johan Persson awarded Sustainable Leadership Award by NMC Nätverket för Hållbart Näringsliv   STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-Oct-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — NMC highlights Karl-Johan Persson’s courage to lead the fashion industry towards increased sustainability and systematic change. He is described as a source of inspiration for the entire fashion industry, within Sweden and globally. “There is no…

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BRC Chief Executive: Both footfall and shop prices have fallen year-on-year, retail spending grew in September by 1.3%

London, 2016-Oct-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — HELEN DICKINSON OBE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, BRITISH RETAIL CONSORTIUM, SAID: “Total footfall was fractionally down this month with almost one per cent fewer people heading out to shopping locations across the UK. While in itself this isn’t the news retailers would hope for, taken with other retail industry data published this month…

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CVS Pharmacy to assist patients in determining the best Medicare Part D prescription drug plan during enrollment period for 2017

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Oct-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), announced today (Oct. 14, 2016) that it will offer an extensive array of in-store and online resources to assist senior patients in determining the best 2017 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan during the Annual Enrollment period. Open…

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Mobile payment: EuroShop to cover topic experts say will revolutionise retail in coming years

Düsseldorf, Germany, 2016-Oct-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — With mobile payment, EuroShop, The World´s No.1 Retail Trade Fair taking place from 5 to 9 March 2017, will cover a topic experts say will revolutionize retail in coming years. Mobile payments are fast, efficient for the retailer and convenient for the shopper. Few in the industry doubt…

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Haggen continues support for schools projects surrounding its stores through DonorChoose.org

Bellingham, Wash., 2016-Oct-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — True to the company’s values and culture, Haggen has donated more than $30,000 to 56 projects requested by teachers throughout Whatcom County this summer. These small donations will make an impact on 3,660 school-aged children at 16 schools in 6 school districts throughout the county. This fall, Haggen…

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Nine Intershop customers among winners of the 2016 German Online Shop Awards

Stockholm, Sweden, 2016-Oct-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — All top three places in the Sport & Fitness category were awarded to brands whose online shop is based on the Intershop platform. The best German online shops were selected following a consumer survey conducted by the German Institute for Service Quality and n-tv, evaluating the opinions…

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Red Button Vintage Creamery launches six seasonal ice cream flavors for the holidays

Salt Lake City, UT, 2016-Oct-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Red Button Vintage Creamery is bringing the taste of the holidays to shoppers with six seasonal ice cream flavors. Starting in October, Candy Cane, Egg Nog and Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake ice cream will be available with two additional flavors, Orange Stick and White Chocolate Cranberry, arriving…

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Empire Company Limited announced the appointment of James M. Dickson as Chair of the Board of Directors

STELLARTON, N.S, 2016-Oct-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of Empire Company Limited today (October 12, 2016) announced the appointment of James M. Dickson as Chair of the Board of Directors. Mr. Dickson replaces Robert P. Dexter who announced his intention to retire both as Chair and as a member of Empire’s Board…

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The Cooking School @ Market Bistro announces classes for Novermber

Latham, N.Y, 2016-Oct-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Cooking School @ Market Bistro will offer a variety of classes that range from basic cooking to more advanced recipes and skill levels, including; ethnic foods, quick meals, appetizers, baking and pastry classes. The registration fee for classes range from $30 to $55 per person. Tuesday, November 1;…

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New Zealand: Foodstuffs supports the Government in its fight against Childhood Obesity

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Oct-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — In January this year the United Nations released the Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity (ECHO) report stating that the world was facing a global epidemic in childhood obesity with the number of overweight children under the age of five predicted to jump to as high as…

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Albert Heijn komt met tweede editie Allerhande Kerstfestival

Albert Heijn komt met tweede editie Allerhande Kerstfestival   Zaandam, Netherlands, 2016-Oct-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albert Heijn organiseert in de decembermaand voor de tweede keer op rij het Allerhande Kerstfestival op de sprookjesachtige locatie van Het Spoorwegmuseum in Utrecht. Het smakelijke foodfestival met de sfeer van een kerstmarkt biedt op 9, 10 en 11 december weer…

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Albert Heijn breidt range Excellent soepen uit met nieuwe smaken

Zaandam, Netherlands, 2016-Oct-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — De herfst is inmiddels toch echt aangebroken. Dé tijd van het jaar dat mensen graag genieten van een kop warme soep. Albert Heijn heeft iets nieuws voor soepliefhebbers die graag genieten van soepen van hoge kwaliteit, maar ook houden van gemak. De Excellent lijn is door het culinaire…

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Build-A-Bear Workshop to announce 3Q FY2016 results on October 27, 2016

ST. LOUIS, 2016-Oct-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW), today (Oct. 13, 2016) announced that the Company will report results for its fiscal third quarter ended October 1, 2016, on Thursday, October 27, 2016, prior to the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company will host its quarterly investor…

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Build-A-Bear Workshop introduces a trio of spooky characters and fun costumes for furry friends this Halloween

ST. LOUIS, 2016-Oct-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive destination where guests can create personalized furry friends, introduces a trio of spooky characters as well as fun costumes for furry friends this Halloween. The Halloween collection is currently haunting the Build-A-Bear Workshop website and stores while supplies last and will include: Mummy…

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Avon LLC announces the appointment of Anjana Srivastava to newly-established role of President, Health and Wellness

NEW YORK, 2016-Oct-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — New Avon LLC (“Avon") announced the appointment of Anjana Srivastava as the company’s President of Health and Wellness in the U.S. This is a newly-established role for Avon, marking the company’s expansion into the Health and Wellness market. Health and Wellness is currently the largest product category in…

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Kering announces the appointment of Nikolas Talonpoika as chief executive officer of Christopher Kane

London, 2016-Oct-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kering announces the appointment of Nikolas Talonpoika as chief executive officer of Christopher Kane, effective 12 October 2016. He will report to Jean-François Palus, Kering’s Group managing director. Previously strategic marketing and media director of Kering, Nikolas Talonpoika has significant expertise in marketing strategy and brand positioning in the…

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GameStop to close for the Thanksgiving holiday to give all store associates time to be with family and friends

GRAPEVINE, TX, 2016-Oct-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop, a family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, will once again close all of its nearly 4,000 U.S. retail locations, headquarters, refurbishment center and two distribution centers for the Thanksgiving holiday. This year, GameStop is encouraging all retailers to close…

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Levi Strauss & Co. expands its Worker Well-being initiative to mark 25th anniversary of its Terms of Engagement

SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Oct-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marking the 25th anniversary of its industry-changing supplier code of conduct, called Terms of Engagement, Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) announced a new commitment to expand the company’s pioneering Worker Well-being initiative – both within and outside the company. By 2025, the company will aim to: • Expand Worker…

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Yum China Holdings, Inc. announced its vision for the company as an independent business

Shanghai, China, 2016-Oct-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yum China Holdings, Inc. (“Yum China”) will outline its vision for the company as an independent business today (October 11, 2016) at Yum! Brands, Inc.’s (NYSE: YUM) annual investor conference in New York, NY. Yum China expects to begin trading as an independent company beginning November 1, 2016, on…

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Yum! Brands to outline development plans for its iconic global brands KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell

Louisville, KY, 2016-Oct-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) will announce today (October 11, 2016) at its annual investor conference in New York City the Company’s strategic transformation plans to drive growth of its KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell brands following the separation of its China business, currently expected to be completed…

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Newegg Canada marks its 7th anniversary with sweepstakes and big discounts across all product categories

Los Angeles, CA, 2016-Oct-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Newegg, the top tech-focused e-retailer in North America, celebrates the 7th anniversary of Newegg Canada this October. Over the past seven years, the company has greatly increased its presence in Canada. And for the last four years, Newegg Canada has enjoyed double-digit growth. Newegg now operates distribution…

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Costa Coffee launches first-of-its-kind trial store delivering new coffee experiences in a stylish environment

London, 2016-Oct-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Costa Coffee, the nation’s favourite coffee shop, announces the launch of a first-of-its-kind trial store. Promising to deliver new coffee experiences in a stylish environment, Costa is ramping up its efforts to share its perpetual passion for coffee with customers. In a first for its UK high street…

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Cypress acquires 11.17 acres of land in Georgetown, TX as site of the new Oak Meadows Marketplace

Dallas, TX, 2016-Oct-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cypress Equities companies* announced today (October 12, 2016) that it has closed on the acquisition of approximately 11.17 acres located at the southwest corner of Williams Drive and Jim Hogg Road in Georgetown, TX. This parcel will be the site of the new Oak Meadows Marketplace. Oak Meadows Marketplace will be…

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Accenture survey: frugality will be the theme this holiday season as shoppers put in extra work to get the best deals

NEW YORK, 2016-Oct-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — While holiday spending is likely to increase again this year in the United States – with 44 percent of U.S. consumers planning to spend more than they did last year – frugality will be the theme this holiday season, as shoppers want more for their money and are…

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Impressive line-up of UK retailers and high-profile industry figures attending MAPIC 2016, November 16-18, Cannes

Paris, 2016-Oct-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — MAPIC, the global retail real estate market, has announced an impressive line-up of UK retailers and high-profile industry figures that will be attending the event in Cannes from November 16-18. “The 22nd edition of MAPIC will offer exhibitors and visitors alike unparalleled opportunities to network with leading industry influencers. We…

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Bon-Ton Stores’ new LoveStyle Rewards program lets shoppers earn rewards any way they pay when they shop at Bon-Ton Stores

MILWAUKEE, 2016-Oct-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT), which operates Bon-Ton, Boston Store, Bergner's, Carson's, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers stores, announced that it has expanded its customer loyalty program with its new LoveStyle Rewards. "We value our loyal customers who shop with us," said Kathryn Bufano, president and CEO for The Bon-Ton Stores,…

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The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. to close its Bergner’s store in Machesney Park Mall in Illinois

MILWAUKEE, WI, 2016-Oct-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT), today (October 11, 2016) announced it will close its Bergner’s store in Machesney Park Mall in Machesney Park, Illinois. The Company will not renew the lease, which terminates January 31, 2017. The closing will impact approximately 43 associates at this location. The store…

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NCR Corporation celebrates 20 successful years as the leading ATM services provider in India

MUMBAI, India, 2016-Oct-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, celebrates the completion of 20 successful years of operations in India as the country’s leading ATM services provider. Over the past two decades, NCR has reinvented itself to deliver innovations to meet challenges faced by financial institutions to…

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USDA FSIS announces that Chicharrones J&J recalls pork lard products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen

USDA FSIS announces that Chicharrones J&J recalls pork lard products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen   WASHINGTON, 2016-Oct-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chicharrones J&J, a Santa Ana, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,064 pounds of pork lard products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection…

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