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Kenzo Parfums launches new feminine fragrance Kenzo World

https://youtu.be/ABz2m0olmPg   Paris, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kenzo Parfums has unveiled Kenzo World, the first feminine fragrance conceived by Kenzo creative directors Carol Lim and Humberto Leon. The bursting energy of the two designers’ fashion vision infuses a sensual, dynamic and intoxicating scent. In 2011, Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, two young self-taught Americans, became creative directors…

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Lowe’s introduces autonomous retail service robot — LoweBot in its San Francisco Bay area stores this fall

Lowe’s introduces autonomous retail service robot — LoweBot in its San Francisco Bay area stores this fall   MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — This fall, Lowe’s will introduce LoweBot, a NAVii™ autonomous retail service robot by Fellow Robots, in 11 Lowe’s stores throughout the San Francisco Bay area. Following a successful robotics test of OSHbot…

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NRF announces Shop.org conference speakers on September 26-28 in Dallas

WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Executives from Google, J.C. Penney, Sephora, Shinola and Houzz will headline the list of speakers next month at Retail’s Digital Summit, the industry’s top networking event for premier technologists, retail executives and 21st Century thought leaders. More than 5,000 retail, e-commerce and multichannel executives will gather to hear…

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Morrisons announces the appointment of Barry Williams as Trading Director for Ambient

Bradford, England, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Williams as Trading Director for Ambient. Barry was Chief Merchandising Officer and then Chief Customer Officer at Asda from 2012. Before these roles, he was Category Director for Beers Wines and Spirits and has previously worked for Kwik Save, the…

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Chipotle announces Kids eat free every Sunday with the purchase of an entrée this September

Chipotle announces Kids eat free every Sunday with the purchase of an entrée this September   DENVER, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) today (Aug. 30, 2016) announced a promotion that is sure to keep everyone in the family satisfied. Every Sunday during the month of September, customers will receive a free kid’s…

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Whole Foods Market to open its Allentown, Pennsylvania store on Sept. 28

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, America’s Healthiest Grocery Store®, will open its Allentown, Pennsylvania, location on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The 43,692-square-foot store is located at 750 N. Krocks Road in Allentown, and is part of the Hamilton Crossings development. “We’re so excited to bring Whole Foods Market to the Lehigh Valley,” said…

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CBRE’s Shelter Program “BuildMonth” begins on September 1, 2016

Los Angeles, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. today (August 30, 2016) announced its seventh-annual “BuildMonth” will begin on September 1, 2016. BuildMonth, part of the company’s Shelter Program, provides CBRE employees with the opportunity to volunteer for projects in their communities that improve housing options in low-income neighborhoods. The initiative is part…

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Weingarten Realty Investors to release its third quarter 2016 earnings on Thursday, October 27, 2016

HOUSTON, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE:WRI) announced today (8/30/2016) its third quarter 2016 earnings will be released after the market closes on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Senior Management will host a quarterly earnings conference call on Friday, October 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Event: Weingarten Realty’s Third Quarter 2016 Earnings Results When: 10:00…

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Chick-fil-A launches three new breakfast items this fall

Chick-fil-A launches three new breakfast items this fall   ATLANTA, Ga., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A customers in the states of New York and New Jersey, and cities of San Diego, Columbia, SC, and Washington, DC will be the first to taste three new breakfast items this fall[1]. In an effort to offer both classic customer…

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HMSHost celebrates grand opening of Publican Tavern at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

HMSHost celebrates grand opening of Publican Tavern at Chicago O’Hare International Airport   CHICAGO, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Travelers at Chicago O’Hare International Airport can now feast on food from Publican Tavern based on renowned Chicago eatery, The Publican. Global restaurateur HMSHost in partnership with One Off Hospitality Group and the Chicago Department of Aviation celebrated…

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Popeyes® announces the return of the $5 Bonafide® Big Box

ATLANTA, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Popeyes® is bringing back one of its most popular limited-time offers, the $5 Bonafide® Big Box. Offering guests their choice of two pieces of Popeyes Bonafide® chicken or three freshly prepared Handcrafted Tenders, two Signature Sides and a Buttermilk Biscuit,Popeyes $5 Bonafide Big Box is a real meal deal…

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Lenta announces the opening of its new hypermarket at Okhta Mall shopping center in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — One of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce the opening of its twenty second hypermarket in St. Petersburg. The new store is a Lenta compact format hypermarket located at 11 Magnitogorskaya str., St. Petersburg, at the Okhta Mall shopping center. The store has…

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Rack Room Shoes announces Brian Burnett to succeed Terry Apple as Vice President and General Merchandise Manager

CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rack Room Shoes today (AUGUST 29, 2016 ) announced that footwear industry veteran Brian Burnett will succeed Terry Apple as Vice President and General Merchandise Manager on Thursday, Sept. 1. Apple, who currently serves as VP/GMM, will work with Burnett to ensure a seamless and orderly transition for…

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Dunkin’ Donuts announces the return of REESE’S Peanut Butter Square and favorite fall flavors

Dunkin’ Donuts announces the return of REESE’S Peanut Butter Square and favorite fall flavors   CANTON, MA, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts is celebrating the return of fall with a harvest of delicious donuts. Dunkin’ Donuts is once again putting the tastes of creamy chocolate and REESE’S Peanut Butter together in one tasty treat…

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Coles Supermarkets selects NCR RealPOS XR8 to improve customer checkout experiences and operational efficiency

DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation, a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (August 29, 2016) announced that Coles Supermarkets, one of Australia’s largest supermarket retailers, has chosen to improve customer checkout experiences and operational efficiency by adding NCR Real POS XR8 as its future POS terminals. Coles plans to upgrade more than 4,000 POS units…

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Lindex announces winner of best design idea and collection amongst Borås School of Textiles graduates

Lindex announces winner of best design idea and collection amongst Borås School of Textiles graduates   Gothenburg, Sweden, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — The winner for best design idea and collection has been chosen amongst the graduates from Borås School of Textiles. The graduation show and announcement of the winner was held at Fashion Week Stockholm. The…

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PVH Corp. releases its eighth annual Corporate Responsibility report

NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) today released its eighth annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) report, which features an enhanced global CR strategy to address social and environmental issues that most affect PVH and provides an update on the progress on its 2015 initiatives. The report is available online at http://www.pvh.com/CR. Chairman and Chief…

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SPAR Group names R. Scott Popaditch as President and CEO

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SGRP), a leading global supplier of retail merchandising, technology and other marketing services throughout the United States and across five continents, today (August 29, 2016) announced the appointment of R. Scott Popaditch as President and CEO effective September 6, 2016. Mr. Popaditch replaces Ms.…

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SpartanNash announces the appointment of Dave Staples as its President and COO

Byron Center, MI, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Dave Staples as the Company President; Mr. Staples will continue as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Staples will continue to report directly to Dennis Eidson, who continues his responsibilities as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. As President and…

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Tops Friendly Markets announces grand prize winner of Tops’ 2016 Monopoly second chance sweepstakes

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania, western Vermont, and north central Massachusetts today (August 29, 2016) announced CodyAnne Weise of Ripley, NY as the grand prize winner of Tops’ 2016 Monopoly second chance sweepstakes. Weise is the winner of a…

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LuLu Group further expands in the eastern region of UAE with the opening its 128th hypermarket in Al Ain

LuLu Group further expands in the eastern region of UAE with the opening its 128th hypermarket in Al Ain   Al Ain, UAE, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Al Ain : LuLu Group has further expanded its presence in the eastern region of the UAE by opening its latest hypermarket in the garden city of Al Ain. The…

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Wiedereröffnung des Coop Restaurants im St. Annahof

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Am 1. September wird das Coop Restaurant im Zürcher St. Annahof wiedereröffnet. Nach rund drei Monaten Umbauphase präsentiert sich das Restaurant der neuen Generation modern und frisch. Kundinnen und Kunden erwartet ein abwechslungsreiches Eröffnungsprogramm. Nach einer mehrmonatigen Testphase an verschiedenen Standorten, ist das neue Restaurantkonzept der Coop Gastronomie nun…

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Walgreens and Prime Therapeutics announce partnership

DEERFIELD, Ill. & ST. PAUL, Minn., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens and Prime Therapeutics (Prime), a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), today ( August 29, 2016 ) announced a long-term strategic alliance that includes a new retail pharmacy network agreement and the combination of the companies’ central specialty pharmacy and mail service businesses. The alliance between…

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Nordstrom to sell edited J.Crew collection at select full-line stores and at Nordstrom.com

NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ —  J.Crew Group, Inc. (jcrew.com) announces that Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) will sell an edited assortment of the J.Crew collection at select Nordstrom full-line stores and at Nordstrom.com beginning September 12th. The assortment will include women's apparel, accessories and petites (online only). J.Crew Group's Madewell has successfully been partnering with…

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Ulta Beauty and proactiv® announce new retail partnership

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ulta Beauty and proactiv®, the award-winning acne treatment system, are pleased to announce a new retail partnership. Starting September 1, proactiv will be available to Ulta Beauty guests in select stores and nationwide online at ulta.com. Ulta Beauty will be the exclusive beauty retailer of proactiv at the…

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Starbucks opens its doors for the first time in Trinidad and Tobago

Starbucks opens its doors for the first time in Trinidad and Tobago   Seattle, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, just north of South America’s northern coast, is known for its peach sand, lush rain forests, and natural beauty. The steel pan drum was invented there in the 1930's, and its…

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Amazon expands further in Illinois with plans to open new fulfillment center in Monee

SEATTLE, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today (Aug. 29, 2016) announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in Monee, Ill. At the more than 850,000-square-foot facility, hundreds and hundreds of Amazon employees will pick, pack and ship small items to customers such as books, electronics and consumer goods. “We place our fulfillment…

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Macy’s Presents Fashion’s Front Row opens the exclusive doors to fashion’s biggest week on September 7

Macy’s Presents Fashion’s Front Row opens the exclusive doors to fashion’s biggest week on September 7   NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s is ready to kick off New York Fashion Week and bring it closer to fans everywhere as Macy’s Presents Fashion’s Front Row, a runway spectacle mixing music, fashion and compassion, hits the…

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Sainsbury’s trials new concept called Slow Shopping to help elderly and disabled customers

Sainsbury’s trials new concept called Slow Shopping to help elderly and disabled customers   Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Slow Shopping is run at the store every Tuesday from 1-3 pm. During this time people who want to use the service are greeted at the entrance to the store, where a Sainsbury’s colleague is…

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Cosmetics brand Fresh celebrates 25 years with an exciting new skincare franchise — Vitamin Nectar

Cosmetics brand Fresh celebrates 25 years with an exciting new skincare franchise — Vitamin Nectar   Paris, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — U.S. cosmetics brand Fresh is celebrating 25 years of innovation with Vitamin Nectar, an exciting new skincare franchise. Featuring a breakthrough formula based on vitamins, these new skincare products reflect Fresh’s natural approach to beauty. Fresh,…

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