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eBay promotes Wendy Jones to Senior Vice President, Global Operations

San Jose, California, 2016-Oct-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay has promoted Wendy Jones, a 13-year company veteran, to Senior Vice President, Global Operations and named her to take on additional responsibilities leading eBay’s global customer service operations. Wendy will continue to lead eBay’s Operating Committee, which oversees the development and execution of the company’s…
October 12, 20160Comments

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Dixons Carphone launches social media campaign #ThereForMe on Heads Together World Mental Health Day event

LONDON, 2016-Oct-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (October 10, 2016), Dixons Carphone will team up with The Mix and the Heads Together campaign to celebrate inspirational people who have provided psychological and mental health support to someone in their time of need. During a special Heads Together World Mental Health Day event at the London…
October 12, 20160Comments

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Tops Friendly Markets honored with Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America Award at the 8Th Annual Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y, 2016-Oct-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, western Vermont, and north central Massachusetts, was recently honored to be the recipient of the prestigious “Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America Award.” This award is the highest, most-coveted distinction in the corporate wellness industry, with…
October 12, 20160Comments

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Colruyt makes shopping efficient and quick with ‘MyColruyt’ smartphone app

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Oct-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colruyt makes things easy for its customers with the new, simple and functional 'MyColruyt' smartphone app. It enables you to shop even more efficiently and quickly. The distributor thus continues his digital efforts. The application is available for Android and iOS. A digital shopping list Helping customers prepare for shopping…
October 12, 20160Comments

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Walmart stores nationwide to host Walmart Wellness Day on October 15

BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2016-Oct-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — For a four hour period on Oct. 15, nearly everyone in America will have access to free health screenings, education, services and products as Walmart stores nationwide host Walmart Wellness Day. Download B-Roll Based on the impact of America’s Biggest Health Fair held by Walmart last year, the company…
October 12, 20160Comments

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BRAZIL: Carrefour re-opens six hypermarkets as part of its New Generation concept

BRAZIL: Carrefour re-opens six hypermarkets as part of its New Generation concept   Brazil, 2016-Oct-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Thursday (6th October), Carrefour is re-opening six hypermarkets as part of its New Generation concept, in the cities of São Paulo (SP), Ribeirão Preto (SP), Piracicaba (SP), Taubaté (SP), Uberlândia (MG) and Belford Roxo (RJ). The New…
October 12, 20160Comments

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Teavana introduces new dessert teas

Teavana introduces new dessert teas   Seattle, 2016-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Teavana is offering a collection of new hot teas that taste like dessert in a cup. Starting today (October 10), customers will find Apple Pie á la Mode Herbal Infusion, Tiramisu Black Tea and Caramel Truffle Herbal Infusion in Teavana specialty retail stores across North America and online…
October 11, 20160Comments

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Dior explores colors in photographs and works of art in its new book “Dior: The Art of Color”

Dior explores colors in photographs and works of art in its new book “Dior: The Art of Color”   Paris, 2016-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dior has always believed that color has an innate ability to delight women. In a new book entitled “Dior: The Art of Color”, the Maison showcases inspired makeup in 12 chromatic chapters,…
October 11, 20160Comments

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PÅTÅR: IKEA launches new IKEA coffee range which is both UTZ certified and EU organic

Conshohocken, PA, 2016-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA is introducing PÅTÅR, the new IKEA coffee range which is both UTZ certified and EU organic. PÅTÅR coffee is part of the IKEA food initiative which ensures its food ingredients are from responsible and sustainable sources; this means that the farmers and workers who produce PÅTÅR aim…
October 11, 20160Comments

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BRC: Toy category boosted online sales in September

London, 2016-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — HELEN DICKINSON OBE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, BRITISH RETAIL CONSORTIUM: “As with total sales, online saw an improvement on last month’s performance and fell back in line with the twelve-month average of above 10 per cent. Interestingly, for the first time online was a popular shopping destination for back- to school purchases,…
October 11, 20160Comments

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IKEA invites children to help create its next soft toy collection with the launch of its Soft annual Toy Drawing Competition

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2016-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA today (10/11/2016) announced the launch of its third annual Soft Toy Drawing Competition, inviting children ages 12 and under* to help create its next soft toy collection. Now through October 30, 2016, children can share drawings of their very own imaginary creatures, with the chance of…
October 11, 20160Comments

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NRF and University of Phoenix announce Dream BIG Scholarship recipients for 2016

WASHINGTON, 2016-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation and University of Phoenix have named the fourth annual Dream BIG Scholarship recipients for 2016, awarding individuals whose dreams to further their education will now become a reality. Since the program started in 2013, 70 recipients have been awarded full-tuition scholarships with an estimated…
October 11, 20160Comments

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BRC: total Food sales increased 1.6% on three-month basis, its best level since November 2013 excluding Easter distortions

LONDON, 2016-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — HELEN DICKINSON OBE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, BRITISH RETAIL CONSORTIUM: “Today’s figures show a return to sales growth, primarily driven by stronger food sales which saw their highest increase since November 2013. On the flipside, sales growth of non-food items remained sluggish. Despite a flurry of back- to- school purchases, clothing sales…
October 11, 20160Comments

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Chipotle Mexican Grill announces the return of its annual Halloween celebration, Boorito on October 31st

DENVER, 2016-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Go to any Chipotle in costume from 3 p.m. to close on Halloween and get a burrito, bowl, salad, or order of tacos for only $3. Proceeds will help raised $1 million for the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation. “Boorito is a tradition that we started in 2000, to simply give…
October 11, 20160Comments

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Whole Foods Market to welcome shoppers to its new store in Philadelphia on Oct. 14

PHILADELPHIA, 2016-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Philadelphia’s new flagship Whole Foods Market location, at 2101 Pennsylvania Ave., opens on Friday, Oct. 14, with a bread-breaking ceremony and opening day festivities. The community is invited to join Whole Foods Market team members and civic leaders for the bread-breaking ceremony at 8:45 a.m., before doors open at 9…
October 11, 20160Comments

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Bol.com announces same-day delivery service

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2016-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bol.com has announced the largest expansion in its delivery options since the introduction of “next day delivery” in 2011. Starting October 6, bol.com customers can opt for same-day delivery to their homes. Orders placed on weekday mornings before noon can be delivered the same day, between 6…
October 11, 20160Comments

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CBRE: Vacant space in the U.S. office market held steady during the third quarter of 2016

Los Angeles, 2016-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vacant space in the U.S. office market held steady during the third quarter of 2016 (Q3 2016), at 13.1 percent, according to the latest analysis from CBRE Group, Inc. The national office vacancy rate remained at the lowest level since 2008, with a 30 basis points (bps)…
October 11, 20160Comments

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NUS extra cardholders get extra discount by signing up to Co-op membership

MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thousands of NUS extra cardholders are bagging an extra boost to their budget by signing up to Co-op membership, a move that could provide combined savings for students of approaching £7.5M while earning £300,000 for good causes. In addition to the 10 per cent discount available in-store for NUS extra…
October 11, 20160Comments

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Giant Food: MARS Petcare recalls Cesar Classics Variety Pack

Landover, Md., 2016-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following a recall by MARS Petcare, Giant Food, LLC announced it removed from sale Cesar Classics Variety Pack due to a potential choking risk from hard white pieces of plastic which entered the food during the production process. The following products are included in this recall: Cesar Classics Variety…
October 11, 20160Comments

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Product recall: Giant Food removed from sale select Turkey Hill Dutch Chocolate Premium Ice Cream due to misbranding

Landover, Md., 2016-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following a recall by Turkey Hill Dairy, Giant Food, LLC announced it removed from sale select 48 oz. containers of Turkey Hill Dutch Chocolate Premium Ice Cream because the package may contain Rocky Road Premium Ice Cream instead of Dutch Chocolate Premium Ice Cream. These packages may contain almonds…
October 11, 20160Comments

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New Zealand: Foodstuffs’ supplier Coastal Spring Lamb named finalist in four categories of the 2016 NZ Food Awards

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meat-lovers have long known that the choicest cuts are served at New World and PAK'nSAVE – and now there’s proof their spring lamb is a cut above the rest. Coastal Spring Lamb, which is sold exclusively in supermarkets by Foodstuffs, has just been named a finalist in not…
October 11, 20160Comments

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New World Clubcard: New Zealand’s most active and engaging loyalty programme on the market

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since unveiling New World Clubcard in the North Island on Monday the 3rd of October, over 250,000 customers have activated their cards. Membership numbers are exploding and Clubcard qualifies to be New Zealand’s most active and engaging loyalty programme on the market. The anticipated popularity of Clubcard in…
October 11, 20160Comments

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BRC calls on Government to put consumers first in the forthcoming Brexit talks

LONDON, 2016-Oct-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The British Retail Consortium has called on Government negotiators to put consumers first in the forthcoming Brexit talks by ensuring their sights are firmly set on keeping shop prices low once the UK leaves the European Union. Pledging a positive and constructive approach to achieving the best possible outcome from…
October 10, 20160Comments

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Intershop to host an omni-channel commerce roundtable discussion at the eDelivery Conference, 11 October 2016, London

London, UK, 2016-Oct-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop will sponsor an omni-channel commerce roundtable discussion at the eDelivery Conference, held on 11 October 2016 at the Novotel West, London. Chaired by Intershop’s order management expert and enterprise architect Nils Breitmann, the interactive roundtable will ask why order management is the key to a seamless…
October 10, 20160Comments

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New Zealand: PAK’nSAVE opens at the Tauranga Crossing retail development

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Oct-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — New PAK’nSAVE brings 130 jobs and low supermarket prices to fast growing Tauranga suburb The booming Bay of Plenty is set to welcome its newest supermarket with PAK’nSAVE opening in the Tauranga Crossing retail development. The eagerly anticipated supermarket is located at 2 Taurikura Drive, Tauriko, Tauranga Crossing.…
October 10, 20160Comments

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PAK’nSAVE to raise funds for New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation thru its Pink Ribbon Appeal bag initiative

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Oct-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — For a limited time PAK’nSAVE shoppers across the country can purchase a special pink reusable grocery bag for just $2. Not only will shoppers be ‘tickled pink’ with this cost effective and sustainable way to take their shopping home, but all proceeds from the PAK’nSAVE Pink…
October 10, 20160Comments

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Costa Coffee launches its biggest ever campaign and new promise ‘Never a Dull Cup’

London, 2016-Oct-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Costa Coffee today (Oct 07, 2016) launches its new promise, ‘Never a Dull Cup’, with its biggest ever campaign that premieres on Saturday 8th October during the first X Factor live show. The promise builds on what has seen Costa become the nation’s favourite coffee shop, delivering handcrafted, barista-made coffee…
October 10, 20160Comments

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Rakuten announces the launch of beauty-subscription service, RAXY

Tokyo, 2016-Oct-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc. today (October 5, 2016) announced the launch of RAXY, a beauty-subscription service. RAXY will start accepting registration for the service from today. Registered users will receive a box of assorted cosmetics and beauty products, carefully selected by beauty experts based on the season and the latest trends…
October 10, 20160Comments

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MAPIC 2016 to unveil latest retail real estate projects by developers and shopping centre owners

Paris, 2016-Oct-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — MAPIC 2016 will unveil a selection of retail real estate projects showcased by more than 2,000 developers and shopping centre owners, giving retailers a unique three-day opportunity to find out about new site locations. Organised by Reed MIDEM, the International Retail Real Estate Market will be held in Cannes from…
October 10, 20160Comments

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