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Shop Direct reports strong underlying profit before tax growth in the 53 weeks to 30 June 2016

Liverpool,UK, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shop Direct, the UK’s second largest pure play digital retailer, generated strong underlying profit before tax (PBT)1 growth in the 53 weeks to 30 June 2016. The group, which operates digital department stores Very.co.uk, Littlewoods.com, VeryExclusive.co.uk and LittlewoodsIreland.ie, grew underlying PBT by 43.6% to £150.4 m and sales by 4.3% to…
September 7, 20160Comments

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Alibaba Group and Canadian Government to promote trade between Canadian small and medium-sized businesses and Chinese consumers

Alibaba Group and Canadian Government to promote trade between Canadian small and medium-sized businesses and Chinese consumers   Hangzhou, China, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Group Executive Chairman Jack Ma and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today ( September 3, 2016) unveiled a declaration of cooperation that will strengthen efforts to promote trade between Canadian small…
September 7, 20160Comments

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Kantar Retail to hold its annual Insights Forum in Atlanta on December 7th and 8th

Boston, MA, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kantar Retail, the global retail and shopper specialists, will be holding its annual Insights Forum in Atlanta on December 7th and 8th. With a theme of “Achieving Your Future Retail Strategy,” Kantar Retail’s signature industry event will feature industry leading experts exploring a compelling framework for profitable growth in…
September 7, 20160Comments

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Accenture: Retailers and consumer packaged goods companies must improve their understanding of the millennial generation in Asia

Accenture: Retailers and consumer packaged goods companies must improve their understanding of the millennial generation in Asia   SINGAPORE, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies must improve their understanding of the millennial generation in Asia, according to Accenture, with millennials set to dominate the consumer market in the region. Looking at the…
September 7, 20160Comments

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LA FNAC OUVRE UN MAGASIN DE PROXIMITÉ À THONON-LES-BAINS MERCREDI 21 SEPTEMBRE 2016

A Ivry, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — La Fnac poursuit son déploiement territorial et annonce l’ouverture d’un nouveau magasin franchisé au format de proximité à Thonon-les-Bains. Ce magasin ouvrira ses portes mercredi 21 septembre prochain dans le nouveau centre commercial Shopping Léman, inauguré le mardi 20 septembre. La Fnac Thonon-les-Bains sera dirigée par Eric Mouttapa, franchisé…
September 7, 20160Comments

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The Bon-Ton Stores kicks off the largest, longest-running Goodwill® donation drive on September 14

MILWAUKEE, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.(NASDAQ:BONT), which operates Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson's, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers stores, kicks off the largest, longest-running Goodwill® donation drive on Wednesday, September 14.  In its 22nd year, the program remains a signature community event and customer favorite.  Savvy shoppers know September is the best…
September 7, 20160Comments

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Hudson’s Bay Company announced 2Q financial results for thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended July 30, 2016

TORONTO & NEW YORK & COLOGNE, Germany, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hudson's Bay Company ("HBC" or the "Company") (TSX: HBC) today (September 6, 2016) announced its second quarter financial results for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended July 30, 2016. Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars. Certain metrics, including…
September 7, 20160Comments

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Office Depot’s global headquarters achieves USGBC’s LEED Gold Re-Certification for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance rating system

BOCA RATON, Fla, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and OfficeMax brands, today announced that the company’s global headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida, has been awarded Gold Re-Certification under the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)’s Leadership for Energy…
September 7, 20160Comments

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Zalando features upcoming industry trends and developments in its digital magazine “All about Z: The September Issue”

BERLIN, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The digital magazine „All about Z: The September Issue” allows for a look behind the scenes of Europe’s leading online platform for fashion. Within the magazine a range of innovative projects and ideas, that Zalando is currently working on are presented. The topics vary from fashion, to logistics and…
September 7, 20160Comments

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Yum! Brands: Primavera Capital Group and Ant Financial Services Group to invest $460 million in Yum China

LOUISVILLE, KY and SHANGHAI, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today (September 2, 2016) announced that it has entered into agreements with Primavera Capital Group, a China-based global private equity firm, and Ant Financial Services Group, one of the world’s leading online and mobile financial services providers that operates the widely…
September 7, 20160Comments

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CVS Health launches in-store fundraising campaign to benefit Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C)

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health, the nation's largest pharmacy innovation company, launched an in-store fundraising campaign today (September 6, 2016) at CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide to benefit Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, that supports innovative cancer research that gets new therapies to patients quickly…
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Kroger introduces more affordable Cage-Free Eggs

CINCINNATI, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (9/6/2016) announced a new, more affordable corporate brand line of cage-free eggs. "Kroger-brand Cage-Free Eggs are now available in our family of stores nationwide," said Gil Phipps, Kroger's vice president of corporate brands. "More customers are looking for an affordable cage-free egg option. Our…
September 7, 20160Comments

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Neue Chickeria restaurant & takeaway eröffnet an der Wangser Bahnhofstrasse

Gossau, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vom 16. bis 18. September feiert das neue Chickeria restaurant & takeaway an der Wangser Bahnhofstrasse Eröffnung. Auf die Kundschaft warten attraktive Angebote. Schweizer Poulet-Spezialitäten und vegetarische Alternativen wie Falafel, knackig-frische Salate, hausgemachte Müsli oder Sandwichs: Es gibt viele Gründe, sich auf einen Besuch in der Chickeria Wangs zu freuen.…
September 7, 20160Comments

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UMBAU MIGROS DIEPOLDSAU AUF KURS

Gossau, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Der Umbau der Migros Diepoldsau an der hinteren Kirchstrasse 1 verläuft gemäss Planung. Die Eröffnung ist am 24. November 2016 vorgesehen. Im Rhyinselhof, wo bis Ende April der Migros-Partner die Rheintaler Kundschaft bediente, entsteht bis am 24. November 2016 die neue Migros Diepoldsau. Laut Roger Wohlgenannt, Bauprojektleiter der Migros Ostschweiz,…
September 7, 20160Comments

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Nordstrom launches exclusive ‘Olivia Palermo + Chelsea28’ fall collection

SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. is pleased to announce the third installment of its exclusive 'Olivia Palermo + Chelsea28' collection. The fall delivery is part of a one year partnership with the international style icon and her first apparel collaboration worldwide. The fall collection features 23 versatile separates ranging in price from $79…
September 7, 20160Comments

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Apparel Management Mobile Retail Retailer Technology

New Topshop and Nordstrom emoji keyboard app launches at iTunes and Google Play App Store

SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today ( Sept. 6, 2016), Topshop and Nordstrom launch a co-branded emoji keyboard app featuring fashion and lifestyle emojis, stickers and GIFs resembling actual Topshop product sold at Nordstrom. The keyboard will launch with 95 emojis and nine GIFs including a Topshop jacket, floral purse, Topshop Beauty lipsticks, shopping bags,…
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Starbucks adds Whole Earth Sweetener Company’s Nature Sweet packets to its condiment bar

Starbucks adds Whole Earth Sweetener Company’s Nature Sweet packets to its condiment bar   Seattle, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starting today (September 6), Starbucks customers will notice something new at the condiment bar. In addition to the four sweeteners in pink, blue, white and yellow packets, they will find a fifth option in green called Whole…
September 7, 20160Comments

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Starbucks offers new oatmeal flavors among its lineup of new Fall menu

Seattle, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — What's new in Starbucks® stores this fall? Among other items, Starbucks is offering its first new oatmeal flavor in three years. A Dark Chocolate and Caramelized Banana Oatmeal is available beginning today (September 6). This breakfast option starts with traditional oatmeal that is topped with a slow-kettle cooked banana compote and a mixture…
September 7, 20160Comments

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Carrefour launches its own VR glasses; becomes the first retailer in France to make virtual reality accessible

http://www.carrefour.com/sites/default/files/video_mois_carrefour.mp4   Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its Anniversary Month running from 6 September until 3 October, Carrefour is chalking up another first by providing its customers with a brand-new immersive experience. The retailer is rolling out a system in its stores so that customers can find out about virtual reality (VR)…
September 7, 20160Comments

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Electronics Management Mobile Retail Retailer Technology

Newly launched Moto G Play joins the lineup of unlocked Android smartphones on Amazon for just $99.99

Newly launched Moto G Play joins the lineup of unlocked Android smartphones on Amazon for just $99.99   SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since Amazon launched exclusive pricing for Prime members on new unlocked Android smartphones two months ago, the BLU R1 HD and Moto G have been the top two best-sellers in unlocked phones on…
September 7, 20160Comments

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Amazon announces update to Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick with new features

SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Sep. 6, 2016) announced new features are coming to the best-selling Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. These features will be enabled automatically as part of a free, over-the-air software update currently being delivered to customers. Through this update, customers can now easily use their voice…
September 7, 20160Comments

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Sainsbury’s report identifies four ‘bin-fluences’ contributing to Britain’s food waste cycle

Sainsbury’s report identifies four ‘bin-fluences’ contributing to Britain’s food waste cycle   London, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new report by Sainsbury’s, studying the food waste patterns of 5,000 people, has identified the four ‘bin-fluences’ contributing to Britain’s food waste cycle. This report identifies the behaviours that lead to UK households wasting seven million tonnes of…
September 6, 20160Comments

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EROSKI aumenta un 10% las ventas de alimentos frescos de origen local en el País Vasco en el primer semestre del ejercicio

ELORRIO,España, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Las ventas de EROSKI de alimentos frescos de origen local han crecido un 10% durante el primer semestre del ejercicio en el País Vasco. Un crecimiento debido en gran medida a la extensión del modelo comercial ‘contigo’ desarrollado por la cooperativa que apuesta firmemente por los alimentos frescos locales…
September 6, 20160Comments

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Kimco Realty acquisitions: remaining 85% interest in four-property joint venture portfolio for $170.7M; Kentlands Market Square for $95M

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM) today (9/6/2016) announced the acquisition of the remaining 85% interest in a four-property joint venture portfolio for a gross price of $170.7 million, which includes the assumption of $103 million in mortgage debt. Simultaneous with this acquisition, the company prepaid $26 million…
September 6, 20160Comments

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Independent grocers urges Members of Congress to protect debit card swipe fee reform

ARLINGTON, VA, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Sep 6, 2016), more than 400 merchants from across the country sent a letter to Members of Congress urging them to protect debit card swipe fee reform, also known as the Durbin Amendment that was included in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of…
September 6, 20160Comments

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CBRE receives Uptime Award for its Global Workplace Solutions Maintenance Excellence program

Los Angeles, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. today (September 6, 2016) announced its Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Maintenance Excellence program was selected as the Best Work Execution Management Program in Uptime Magazine’s annual Uptime Awards™. CBRE is the first facility management services company to receive an Uptime Award. Developed with Lean Six…
September 6, 20160Comments

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Paradies Lagardère honored during AMAC’s 2016 Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference

ATLANTA, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère, the travel retail and restaurateur leader in North America, was awarded the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Strategic Partner Award during AMAC’s 2016 Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference, which took place in Cleveland, Ohio, August 19 through 23. This award honors corporations that demonstrate diversity inclusion within its…
September 6, 20160Comments

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Miraclesuit launches capsule collection of vintage and classic styles

Miraclesuit launches capsule collection of vintage and classic styles   NEW YORK, 2016-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Miraclesuit®, the leader in ladies fashion control swimwear, continues to raise the bar in full body comfort control for over 2 decades. Due to high customer demand, Miraclesuit has released a capsule of their most beloved silhouettes from years past. Exclusive…
September 6, 20160Comments

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Fragrances Management Retail Retailer

Michael Bublé’s new fragrance for women, By Invitation sold out more than 21,000 units in less than 24 hours during HSN debut

NEW YORK, 2016-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Singer Michael Bublé had fans swooning when he appeared on HSN last week, to debut his exciting new fine fragrance for women, By Invitation. The two piece set, featuring the 3.4 fl. oz Eau de Parfum Spray and the 1 fl. oz purse spray, sold out of more than…
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