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Kering announces the appointment of Carlo Alberto Beretta in the newly created position of chief client & marketing officer

London, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kering announces the appointment of Carlo Alberto Beretta in the newly created position of chief client & marketing officer of the Group, effective 4 October 2016. He will report directly to François-Henri Pinault, chairman and CEO of Kering, and will remain a member of Kering’s executive committee. In an increasingly…

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Garmin encourages kids to stay on the move with the launch of vívofit jr.

Garmin encourages kids to stay on the move with the launch of vívofit jr.   OLATHE, Kan., 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today (September 29, 2016) announced the vívofit jr. – a motivator and activity tracker1 to encourage kids to stay on the move. The stylish,…

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Rakuten Kobo launches its popular eBookstore in Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten Kobo, one of the world’s most innovative eReading services, today (September 29, 2016) announced the launch of its popular eBookstore in Taiwan. In addition to the localized service launch, Rakuten Kobo also announced its partnership with a number of Taiwan’s leading publishers to offer original and translated traditional Chinese…

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Pepco to deploy Diebold Nixdorf’s TP Application Suite in selected stores in Poland

NORTH CANTON, Ohio and PADERBORN, Germany, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — With its price-focused business model, nonfood discounter Pepco, a growing Eastern Europe-based retailer, is readying itself for the connected commerce era with Diebold Nixdorf's TP Application Suite -- enabling its customers to shop seamlessly across all channels in the future. Beginning early in 2017,…

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Newegg celebrates Gametober™ with great deals and exciting sweepstakes this October

Los Angeles, CA, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Newegg, the top tech-focused e-retailer in North America, is celebrating this year’s Gametober™ with great deals on the latest gaming gear, and a pair of sweepstakes with prizes tailor-made for video game enthusiasts. Each October gamers await the release of new titles and video game accessories as…

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Hangzhao Liaison Interactive Information Technology Co., Ltd. invests in Newegg

Los Angeles, CA, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Newegg – the leading tech-focused e-retailer in North America – today (2016/09/28) announced that it has entered into an agreement to receive a significant investment from Hangzhao Liaison Interactive Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Liaison Interactive). While specific terms of the investment have not yet been made public,…

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Yum! Brands Board of Directors approve separation of its China business, now owned by Yum China Holdings, Inc.

LOUISVILLE, KY, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today (September 26, 2016) announced that its Board of Directors has approved the previously announced separation of its China business, now owned by Yum China Holdings, Inc. (Yum China), from Yum! Brands, which is currently expected to occur after the close of business on…

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Yum! Brands, Inc. announces the appointment of Paget Alves to its Board of Directors

Louisville, KY, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today ( September 26, 2016) announced the appointment of Paget Alves to its Board of Directors, effective November 17, 2016. With Mr. Alves’s appointment, the Yum! Brands Board will consist of 12 directors, 11 of whom will be independent. “Paget’s extensive executive management and…

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Dunkin’ Donuts to debut its ready-to-drink coffee beverages in 2017

Dunkin’ Donuts to debut its ready-to-drink coffee beverages in 2017   CANTON, Mass., 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (September 29, 2016), National Coffee Day, Dunkin’ Donuts, part of Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNKN), announced that it will launch a line of Dunkin’ Donuts branded ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee beverages in the United States in early 2017.…

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Kreissparkasse Goeppingen savings bank opens NCR Innovation Experience Room to offer proactive support for new businesses

 Augsburg, Germany, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since July, the savings bank Kreissparkasse Goeppingen has been using the NCR Innovation Experience Room to increase digital literacy among its employees and clients while incorporating current megatrends into its strategic development. Now, the savings bank will take this new concept, developed by NCR Corporation(NYSE: NCR), a global…

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Reflektion announces first platform to deliver individualized content in retailer email campaigns

SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Reflektion, the leader in next generation eCommerce personalization and Shop.org’s Digital Commerce Startup of the Year, today (SEPTEMBER 27, 2016) announced general availability of the first platform to deliver individualized content in retailer email campaigns. Reflektion’s new individualized Email solution extends the merchandising experience offsite to the shopper’s…

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The Bon-Ton Stores seeks to hire 13,000 seasonal associates during its hiring event on September 30

MILWAUKEE, 2016-Sep-30 — /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 is seeking to hire 13,000 associates for all its store locations to service customers during the busy holiday season.  The company is also hiring 500 additional associates for all of its distribution…

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Staples once again recognized for its leading environmental and social business practices

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today (Sep. 28, 2016) that for the thirteenth year in a row it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, a leading global benchmark for corporate responsibility. “To be selected, for the thirteenth year in a row, as a component of the Dow…

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UN recognises ICA for its Climate right project

Solna, Sweden, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The UN today (2016, 29 September) announced that ICA has received an award for its Climate right project. The award will be presented in the middle of November at the UN Climate Change Conference in Marrakech, Morocco. Klimaträtt has helped and inspired the residents of an apartment building in…

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Hudson’s Bay Company announces new stores in Amstelveen and Almere, Netherlands

TORONTO & AMSTERDAM, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hudson’s Bay Company (“HBC” or the “Company”) (TSX: HBC) is pleased to announce that it has finalized leases for two new store locations in the Netherlands, in addition to the eleven locations previously announced. In aggregate, the announced lease agreements total approximately 172,400 m2 (1,855,600 sq. ft.)…

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Raley’s provides free fruit to kids in stores while parents shop

Fair Oaks, CA, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — In an ongoing effort to infuse life with health and wellness, Raley’s Family of Fine Stores is providing free fruit to kids in stores while parents shop. Baskets of fruit are placed in the entrance of each store, as a nutritious snack option for kids under the…

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Walgreens and United Nations Foundation to provide vaccines to children in developing countries through 2016 Get a Shot. Give a Shot.® campaign

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens and the United Nations (UN) Foundation today (September 28, 2016) announced the launch of the 2016 Get a Shot. Give a Shot.® campaign, a fourth-year collaboration to help provide life-saving vaccines to children in developing countries. Now through Aug. 31, 20171, for every flu shot or…

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The Home Depot® honored by EPA with 2016 SmartWay® Excellence Award for the fourth consecutive year

ATLANTA, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, with a 2016 SmartWay® Excellence Award for the fourth consecutive year. The Home Depot has consistently led the industry with contributions to cleaner, healthier air and reducing carbon emissions by hauling all…

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Starbucks announces the availability of its Almondmilk nationwide

Starbucks announces the availability of its Almondmilk nationwide   Seattle, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Once a niche offering, almondmilk is now the most popular non-dairy option, representing 60 percent of that market, according to Mintel Data, which tracks grocery shopping habits.* Starbucks launched its proprietary almondmilk in select stores in the Pacific Northwest, Northern California, New York,…

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New Starbucks in Englewood Square Shopping Center to feature Laine’s Bake Shop’s Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownie

New Starbucks in Englewood Square Shopping Center to feature Laine’s Bake Shop's Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownie   Chicago, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — For Rachel Bernier-Green, what began as a childhood hobby has become a fulltime career. “I grew up in a family where everyone loves food,” she said. “We were always cooking and baking, which is very…

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Starbucks opens its first store in Englewood in the South Side of Chicago

Starbucks opens its first store in Englewood in the South Side of Chicago   CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) today (September 28, 2016) opened its first store in Englewood in the South Side of Chicago at 63rd and Halsted. The store is part of Starbucks nationwide initiative to support local economic development in…

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Carrefour Property announces the opening of FAN Mallorca Shopping center in the Balearic Islands

Carrefour Property announces the opening of FAN Mallorca Shopping center in the Balearic Islands   Spain, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The biggest commercial and leisure offer in the Balearic Islands. FAN Mallorca Shopping is  a new open air shopping center in Mallorca and aims to become the reference leisure, shopping and catering complex of the Balearic Islands,…

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Amazon announces the all-new Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote for only $39.99

Amazon announces the all-new Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote for only $39.99   SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Sep. 28, 2016) announced the all-new Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, the most powerful streaming media stick available. Up to 30 percent faster than the original best-selling version, the next generation Fire…

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Amazon announces brand-new Original Kids Series, Bookaboo on Prime Video in the US and UK

SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Sep. 28, 2016) announced its brand-new Amazon Original Kids Series, Bookaboo, is set to premiere October 28 on Prime Video in the US and UK. Already a full-fledged international hit, the series for preschool-aged children celebrates the fun and benefits of adults and children reading together. Bookaboo…

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Uber drivers and riders can now earn Shop Your Way points

SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Uber Technologies, Inc. and Shop Your Way, a business unit of Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD), announced a strategic relationship that allows drivers and riders to earn Shop Your Way points on trips they make with Uber. The new program leverages the scale of Shop Your Way, its…

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K-food stores joins Pampers – UNICEF international vaccine campaign to eliminate tetanus in mothers and newborn babies

HELSINKI, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — K-food stores take part in Pampers – UNICEF international vaccine campaign for the ninth time. For every Pampers product purchased from K-food stores in October-December four inoculations will be donated to UNICEF’s campaign against tetanus to protect mothers and newborn babies. K-food store customers can again contribute to doing good.…

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John Lewis to launch new ‘John Lewis Finance’ brand that will cover its growing range of financial services products

London, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis has signalled its commitment to financial services provision by announcing its intention to launch a new 'John Lewis Finance' brand. The newly-formed umbrella brand will encompass John Lewis' growing range of financial services products – which includes insurance, foreign currency, international payments, the John Lewis & Waitrose…

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Fresh steadily expands its footprint in Paris, now featured at Sephora store on the Champs Elysées

Fresh steadily expands its footprint in Paris, now featured at Sephora store on the Champs Elysées   Paris, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fresh is consolidating its arrival in the European market. Already present in London, the American cosmetics house is steadily expanding its footprint in Paris. After setting up space in the Galeries Lafayette and Le…

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NRF/Forrester survey: social media and mobile marketing gaining traction and budgets for retailers to connect and engage with consumers

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paid search and email marketing lead retailers’ lists of effective customer acquisition channels, however, social media and mobile marketing are gaining traction and budgets. That’s according to the annual State of Retailing Online 2016: Marketing and Merchandising report, conducted by National Retail Federation and Forrester that surveys retail eBusiness…

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Shop.org announces RangeMe as the Digital Commerce Startup of the Year competition winner

DALLAS, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shop.org today (September 28, 2016) announced from the keynote stage of Retail’s Digital Summit the group’s Digital Commerce Startup of the Year competition winner. After being named a finalist in July, RangeMe was chosen by a group of retail industry leaders as the winner of the annual competition. RangeMe is…

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