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JCPenney launches exclusive capsule collection for full-figured women by Project Runway® winner, Ashley Nell Tipton

JCPenney launches exclusive capsule collection for full-figured women by Project Runway® winner, Ashley Nell Tipton   PLANO, Texas, 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — For plus-size women who love fashion forward looks, JCPenney [NYSE: JCP] is debuting its first exclusive capsule collection by fashion designer and Project Runway® winner, Ashley Nell Tipton, starting Sept. 9. An extension of…

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Taubman Centers, Inc. declares regular quarterly dividend of $0.595 per share of common stock

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich, 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) today (09/01/2016) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.595 per share of common stock. The common dividend is payable Sept. 30, 2016, to shareholders of record on Sept. 15, 2016. The Board of Directors also declared quarterly dividends…

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Paradies Lagardère to help combat childhood hunger through Dine Out for No Kid Hungry® program during September

ATLANTA, 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère, the travel retail and restaurateur leader in North America, plans to help combat childhood hunger in the U.S. by raising funds and awareness during the Dine Out for No Kid Hungry® program throughout the month of September. One in five children struggles with hunger in our country. Paradies…

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Harris Teeter celebrates opening of new fuel center in Wake Forest, NC with special fuel promotion

Harris Teeter celebrates opening of new fuel center in Wake Forest, NC with special fuel promotion   Mathews. NC, 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter is proud to welcome customers to its Harris Crossing Fuel Center on Friday, September 9, 2016 as the company celebrates its grand opening with a special fuel promotion. The Fuel Center, which…

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PetSmart introduces new Tailgating Collection to ensure pets can get in on the game-day fun this football season

PHOENIX, 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The start of football season means the beginning of many occasions for tailgating among football fans. Whether fans are in parking lots across America setting up grills and lawn chairs for some pre-game fun or hosting a festive gathering at their homes, PetSmart’s new Tailgating Collection ensures pets can…

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Dollar Tree, Inc. to participate in the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference on September 8, 2016

CHESAPEAKE, Va, 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores, today (September 1, 2016 ) announced its participation in the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference on September 8, 2016. Bob Sasser, Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Wampler, Chief Financial Officer, and Randy Guiler, Vice President -…

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Mit dem BILLA Online Shop zur gesunden Schuljause für Österreichs Schulkinder

Koln, Deutschland, 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auch im kommenden Schuljahr versucht das Schulobst- und Gemüseprogramm der Europäischen Kommission wieder den österreichischen Schulen zu vermitteln, dass Obst und Gemüse die Basis für eine ausgewogene Ernährung sind. Damit die gesunde Ernährung für Österreichs Schulkinder noch leichter wird, unterstützt BILLA als heimischer Nahversorger Nummer 1 die Initiative…

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Macerich celebrates the opening of the expansion and major redevelopment of Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, California

SANTA MONICA, Calif., 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macerich (NYSE: MAC), one of the nation's leading owners, operators and developers of one-of-a-kind retail properties in top markets, today (Sept. 1, 2016) celebrates the official opening of the expansion and major redevelopment of Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, Calif. The iconic open-air retail center, anchored by Nordstrom,…

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Asda’s July Income Tracker: UK families had £10 more disposable income in their pocket compared to the same time last year

LEEDS, England, 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — UK families had £10 more disposable income in their pocket compared to the same time last year, according to Asda’s July Income Tracker. The average disposable income for UK households reached £202 a week, an increase of 5.4% compared to July 2015. While the latest figures mark the 21st consecutive…

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Wegmans Owings Mills to host food pantry rally; donating 18,102 pounds of non-perishable food to six local food pantries

ROCHESTER, N.Y, 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — WHO: Wegmans Owings Mills employees and representatives from the Community Crisis Center, Reisterstown United Methodist Church, Loaves and Fishes Food Ministry, Jesus House of Baltimore, Union Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Set the Captives Free Outreach Center, and the United Way of Central Maryland. WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016…

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Meijer teams up with Shipt to launch home grocery delivery service in Detroit and southeastern Michigan

Meijer teams up with Shipt to launch home grocery delivery service in Detroit and southeastern Michigan   GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is working with Shipt, an app-based company, to launch home grocery delivery service in Detroit and southeastern Michigan, providing customers yet another convenient way to shop its stores. Beginning Sept. 15, shoppers…

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Inter IKEA Holding B.V. becomes the new owner of IKEA of Sweden AB, IKEA Supply AG and IKEA Industry AB

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — As announced in June last year, Inter IKEA Holding B.V. is, as of 31 August 2016, the new owner of IKEA of Sweden AB, IKEA Supply AG and IKEA Industry AB, as well as some connected businesses The acquisition aims to create better conditions for increasing customer focus and…

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Albert Heijn opent eerste mobiel Pick Up Point

Zaandam, Netherlands, 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Op donderdag 8 september start Albert Heijn een proef met een mobiel Pick Up Point waar klanten hun online bestelde boodschappen kunnen ophalen. Een mobiel Pick Up Point kan flexibel ingezet worden, bijvoorbeeld als op een locatie tijdelijk meer klanten zijn. Harlingen heeft de primeur. Voor klanten werkt een…

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UNIQLO to expand online store offering from 2016 Fall Winter season

UNIQLO to expand online store offering from 2016 Fall Winter season   Tokyo,Japan, 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — UNIQLO will offer a more extensive range of online store items from the 2016 Fall Winter season as part of its state-of-the-art Ariake digital distribution project. UNIQLO has already expanded its app for mobile purchases, launched semi-made-to-order items, and…

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UNIQLO to unveil its newly remodeled store on Broadway Street in Soho on September 2

TOKYO, JAPAN, 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — UNIQLO is pleased to welcome customers to its remodeled store on Broadway Street in Soho from 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 2, nearly 10 years since the global flagship store first opened in 2006. Themed "A New Tokyo in Soho", the store will connect the brand's Japanese origins with…

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FMI survey reveals that only 57% of American parents eat dinner with their children every night

ARLINGTON, VA, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — As families send their children back to school, some parents are forgetting the most important school supply: the family meal.  A recent consumer survey of American grocery shoppers, conducted by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Rodale Inc., underscores the infrequency of family meals in the U.S. and…

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Qatar International Islamic Bank selects NCR to monitor and manage its ATM network

QATAR, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB), one of the leading banks in Qatar, announced today (August 31, 2016) that it has chosen NCR, a global leader in omni-channel technologies to monitor and manage QIIB’s ATM network for several years, helping the bank to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs. In this context,…

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Baskin-Robbins introduces new customizable Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches

Baskin-Robbins introduces new customizable Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches   CANTON, Mass., 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins is introducing a delectable combination for ice cream and donut lovers with its new customizable Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches. Available starting September 1 at Baskin-Robbins locations nationwide, guests can create a customized frozen treat by choosing their favorite ice cream…

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Sports Direct announces purchase of 40,279 of its ordinary shares from Citigroup Global Markets Limited

Shirebrook, UK, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sports Direct announces that on 31 August 2016 it purchased 40,279 of its ordinary shares from Citigroup Global Markets Limited (acting as the Company's broker) on the London Stock Exchange at a price of 297.8 pence per share. The purchased shares will all be held as treasury shares. Following…

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Entenmann’s recalls select Little Bites products due to possible contamination of small plastic pieces

St. Louis, MO, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Entenmann’s is recalling select Little Bites products because they may be contaminated with small plastic pieces. Schnucks customers are urged to check for: Entenmann’s Little Bites Fudge Brownies – 5 pack UPC: 7203001342 Best by: October 8, 2016/3098 Entenmann’s Little Bites Chocolate Chip Muffins – 5 pack UPC: 7203001353 Best by: October 8, 2016/3098 Entenmann’s…

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Saffron Road recalls select Lemongrass Basil Chicken with Basmati Rice due to possible contamination of glass/hard plastic

St. Louis, MO, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Saffron Road is recalling select dates of Lemongrass Basil Chicken with Basmati Rice because the product may be contaminated with glass/hard plastic. Schnucks customers are urged to check for: Saffron Road Lemongrass Basil Chicken with Basmati Rice UPC: 85706300207 Sell By/Use By: 8/19/2017 and 10/29/2017 Schnucks customers may return any affected product…

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McDonald’s announces the retirement of its U.S. President Mike Andres; Chris Kempczinski to succeed

OAK BROOK, IL, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) today (Aug 31, 2016) announces the retirement of U.S. President Mike Andres and the subsequent appointment of Chris Kempczinski, Executive Vice President of Strategy, Business Development and Innovation, to lead the U.S. business effective Jan. 1, 2017. "Mike has been relentless in his commitment to…

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CVS Health president and CEO Larry Merlo to present at the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today (Aug. 31, 2016) announced that Larry Merlo, the company's president and chief executive officer, will be speaking to investors at the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference on September 13, 2016, at approximately 8:00 a.m. ET. An audio webcast of the event will be…

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LuLu Group further expands in the Sultanate of Oman with the opening of its latest hypermarket in the town of Rustaq

LuLu Group further expands in the Sultanate of Oman with the opening of its latest hypermarket in the town of Rustaq   Rustaq, Oman, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — LuLu Group, region’s retail major has further strengthened its presence in the Sultanate of Oman by opening its latest hypermarket in the town of Rustaq in Al Batinah…

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SSP America announces the opening of Tony’s Wine Cellar & Bistro at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport

LONDON, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, announced today (31-August-2016) the opening of Tony’s Wine Cellar & Bistro at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport’s Terminal D. Sophisticated and stylish, the full service, 1,300 square foot Tony’s Wine Cellar…

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The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative achieves goal of hiring 100,000 Opportunity Youth two years ahead of schedule

The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative achieves goal of hiring 100,000 Opportunity Youth two years ahead of schedule   SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative, the country’s largest employer-led coalition committed to creating pathways to meaningful employment for young people, today (August 31, 2016)  announced that it has met its goal of hiring 100,000 Opportunity Youth – the…

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Carrefour Poland launches free mobile app for its customers

Carrefour Poland launches free mobile app for its customers   Poland, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 15 August, Carrefour Poland launched a free mobile app for its customers. It’s a next-generation loyalty programme which is being released as part of Carrefour's digital development strategy. With this app, Carrefour hypermarket and supermarket customers can access their store cards…

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Carrefour opens new supermarket in Warsaw

Carrefour opens new supermarket in Warsaw   Warsaw, Poland, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 24 August, Carrefour opened a new supermarket in Warsaw. The new location – at 365, Aleja Wilanowska – is the seventh of Carrefour’s “city” concept stores. It employs 26 people and sells 12,000 different products in an area spanning 650 m². “Wilanowska Express”…

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Over 4,770 Carrefour Spain employees joined the 2016 Vuelta cycle race

http://www.carrefour.com/sites/default/files/lavueltaversioncourtelight.mp4   SPAIN, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over 4,770 Carrefour Spain employees get involved during the 2016 Vuelta cycle race. Carrefour Spain is the main sponsor of the cycle race for the fourth year running, once again confirming its place as the only Spanish retail company capable of involving such a high number of volunteers in…

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Walmart unveiled its annual top toy list, Chosen By Kids

Walmart unveiled its annual top toy list, Chosen By Kids   BENTONVILLE, AR., 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — From the smallest to the tallest, Walmart polled hundreds of kids to find out just what they will be including in their letters to Santa this year. Today (Sept. 1, 2016), Walmart unveiled its annual top toy list, Chosen…

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