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Lowe’s Companies to windup Hydrox Holdings through court appointed liquidator

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) today (August 29, 2016) filed a motion requesting that the Federal Court of Australia appoint a liquidator to oversee the equitable and orderly wind up of the Masters Joint Venture vehicle, Hydrox Holdings, as part of a liquidation process that has been initiated by…

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Couche-Tard to purchase 53 sites in Louisiana from American General Investments, LLC and North American Financial Group, LLC

Laval, Québec, Canada, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“Couche-Tard”) (TSX: ATD.A/ATD.B) announces today (August 29, 2016) that it has signed, through its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary Circle K Stores Inc., an agreement to purchase 53 sites held by American General Investments, LLC and North American Financial Group, LLC (together, “Cracker Barrel”). These sites…

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SONIC® Drive-In launches SONIC Blast® Flavor Funnels

SONIC® Drive-In launches SONIC Blast® Flavor Funnels   OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ:SONC) introduces an irresistible new way to indulge your sweet tooth with SONIC Blast® Flavor Funnels. Take the Blasts you love to the next level with a funnel of creamy OREO® stuffing, peanut butter, caramel or chocolate filled right…

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Chipotle offers students free drinks with food purchase during the month of September

DENVER, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Aug. 29, 2016), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) announced a promotion to help make heading back to school a little easier. During the entire month of September, high school and college students with a valid ID can enjoy free fountain soft drinks or iced tea with any in-store entrée…

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts features classic flavors of fall

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts features classic flavors of fall   WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Inspired by the savory and spicy flavors of fall, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today ( August 29, 2016) announced a doughnut and beverage line featuring classic tastes such as pumpkin spice and salted caramel. The Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut, Salted Caramel Latte…

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Melanie Teed-Murch named President, Toys“R”Us, Canada

Melanie Teed-Murch named President, Toys“R”Us, Canada   WAYNE, NJ and CONCORD, Ontario, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, today (August 29, 2016) announced the appointment of Melanie Teed-Murch as President, Toys“R”Us, Canada, effective September 1. In addition to overseeing the operations and business activities for the company’s Toys“R”Us®…

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Rite Aid announces availability of naloxone without prescription in 13 states

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid announced today (Aug. 29, 2016) that naloxone, a medication that can be used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is now available at their pharmacies in 13 states without a prescription, subject to state regulations. Previously, naloxone, which can be administered by injection…

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Sequential Brands Group management to present at the 23rd Annual Global Retailing Conference

NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) today ( Aug. 29, 2016) announced that management will be presenting at the 23rd Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York on Wednesday, September 7th at 9:35 am Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be available at the Company's investor…

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GOME Electrical Appliances Holding Limited announces unaudited interim results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2016

Hong Kong, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — GOME Electrical Appliances Holding Limited (HKSE: 493, “GOME” or the “Company,” together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) today (29 August, 2016) announced its unaudited interim results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2016 (the “Reporting Period”). Steady Sales Growth with Larger Contribution from GOME Online In the first…

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QVC opens distribution center in Ontario, California

West Chester, Pa, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (August 29, 2016) , QVC, Inc., the world’s leading video and e-commerce retailer, announced the grand opening of its Ontario, California, distribution center – the company’s first on the West Coast. The 1 million square foot facility is expected to bring approximately 500 new jobs to…

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Bassett Place completes construction of its new food court; announces new eateries

Bassett Place completes construction of its new food court; announces new eateries   Dallas, TX, 2016-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bassett Place has completed construction of its new food court, officials with the East Central mall announced Tuesday. Chinese Gourmet Express opened March 8; Sansei Japan, featuring traditional Japanese teriyaki and teppanyaki dishes, opened March 1; and returning food court…

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Cypress Equities completes the acquisition of retail center in Covington, La. — Covington Nord du Lac

Cypress Equities completes the acquisition of retail center in Covington, La. — Covington Nord du Lac   Dallas, TX, 2016-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cypress Equities  announced today (August 16, 2016) that it has closed on the acquisition of Covington Nord du Lac, a retail center in Covington, La. The project is comprised of 214,000 square feet of…

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Sainsbury’s stores in tourist spots busier than at Christmas due to rise in staycations this summer

Sainsbury’s stores in tourist spots busier than at Christmas due to rise in staycations this summer   Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The trend for staycations this summer has led to Sainsbury’s stores in traditional British holiday areas going the extra mile to fulfill the huge rise in demand for deliveries to camp-sites and…

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Both Ahold and Delhaize Group report strong Q2 results; combined Q3 results to be published on November 17

Both Ahold and Delhaize Group report strong Q2 results; combined Q3 results to be published on November 17   Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize today (August 25, 2016) published Ahold's second-quarter and half-year report for the period ended July 17, 2016, and, as an appendix, Delhaize Group's summarized second-quarter and half-year report…

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Co-ops across Western Canada to contribute $816,000 in support of the relief efforts following the devastating wildfire in Fort McMurray

Saskatoon, SK, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — A lot can happen through co-operation. Following the devastating wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alta., local Co-ops across Western Canada — along with their members and customers — teamed up to contribute more than $816,000 in support of the relief efforts. In total, 55 local Co-ops from B.C. to Manitoba pitched…

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L Brands pre-recorded broadcast of its August Sales report will be available on the Internet on Thursday, Sept. 1

COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with L Brands' sales release, you are invited to listen to a pre-recorded broadcast of the August Sales report. The broadcast will be available on the Internet on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 a.m. ET. What:   L Brands August Sales Report When:  7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, Sept.…

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Wegmans Food Markets customers in Maryland and Virginia donated 109,968 pounds of food during the two-week “Fill the Bus” food drive

ROCHESTER, N.Y., 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets customers in Maryland and Virginia donated 109,968 pounds of food during a two-week “Fill the Bus” food drive to support local food banks’ increased summer needs. From Sunday, June 19 through Saturday, July 3 customers were invited to help “Fill the Bus” by donating non-perishable…

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The Rite Aid Foundation to help further with ongoing flood relief efforts across the greater Baton Rouge area

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Rite Aid Foundation announced today an additional $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross Louisiana Capital Area to help with ongoing flood relief efforts across the greater Baton Rouge area. The donation will be used to provide 11,000 comfort kits, containing personal hygiene products and snacks,…

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Target honored to sign the White House Equal Pay Pledge and affirm its commitment to making pay equitable for everyone at Target

MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — At Target, we believe diversity and inclusivity make teams and Target better. We work to create a diverse and inclusive working environment and cultivate an inclusive guest experience, building a better Target for our team members and guests – and a better society for all. Target is honored to sign…

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Philippines: SM Investments to expand in Visayas and Mindanao

Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Philippines, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM), one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines, is committed to expand outside of Metro Manila where huge potential for growth is apparent. In particular, Visayas and Mindanao contributed 26.9% to total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2014 based on most…

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Watsons Hong Kong won HKMA Quality Award 2016 – Certificate of Excellence

Watsons Hong Kong won HKMA Quality Award 2016 - Certificate of Excellence   HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Watsons Hong Kong is greatly honored to have won the HKMA Quality Award 2016 – Certificate of Excellence. This was truly a team effort and it brought together people from across our business to really focus on…

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Chick-fil-A selected entrepreneur Blake Dennard as the local franchise owner of its restaurant at the Somerset Collection in Troy

Chick-fil-A selected entrepreneur Blake Dennard as the local franchise owner of its restaurant at the Somerset Collection in Troy TROY, Mich., 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected entrepreneur Blake Dennard as the local franchise owner of one of its first Chick-fil-A restaurants in Michigan – Chick-fil-A at the Somerset Collection in Troy. With…

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Chick-fil-A selected Michigan native Kate McNerney as the local franchise owner of one of its first restaurants in Michigan

Chick-fil-A selected Michigan native Kate McNerney as the local franchise owner of one of its first restaurants in Michigan   LANSING, Mich., 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Michigan native Kate McNerney as the local franchise owner of one of its first Chick-fil-A restaurants in Michigan – Chick-fil-A at Lansing. With the restaurant under construction…

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PetSmart 2Q 2016 investor conference call on Friday, September 9, 2016

PHOENIX, AZ, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart, Inc. (the “Company”) plans to make its second quarter 2016 results available on the Company’s secure website on Thursday, September 8, 2016. The Company will also hold an investor conference call to review its results for the second quarter 2016 on Friday, September 9, 2016. The results…

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Harris Teeter, Titan Farms: 18,000 pounds of peaches will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina on August 31, 2016

Mathews. NC, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — What: Titan Farms recently hosted its fourth annual Peaches with a Purpose campaign throughout Harris Teeter stores in North Carolina.  The peach grower founded the program to support local food banks. Titan Farms and Harris Teeter will donate to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina a percentage of the…

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Titan Farms and Harris Teeter will donate peaches to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC

Matthews. NC, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — What: Titan Farms’ recently hosted its fourth annual Peaches with a Purpose campaign throughout Harris Teeter stores in North Carolina. The peach grower founded the program to support local food banks. Titan Farms and Harris Teeter will donate to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina a…

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PRADA SPA 1H 2016: EBITDA margin at 21% of revenues v 24% in 1H 2015

Milan, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Total net revenues of €1.6bn, (-13% at constant FX compared with 2015). The decline was focused in the retail channel while wholesale was stable thanks to an initial positive contribution from recent partnerships with international e-tailers; good progress from royalties driven by the success of the new fragrances. EBITDA…

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GameStop 2Q2016: Collectibles Sales Grow 120%

GRAPEVINE, TX, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), a global family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, today (08/25/16) reported sales and earnings for the second quarter ended July 30, 2016. The following table summarizes the second quarter results for fiscal 2016 and 2015 ($ in…

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Steve Pell appointed new asset manager to boost London & Cambridge Properties’ retail team

Steve Pell appointed new asset manager to boost London & Cambridge Properties' retail team a   London, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — London & Cambridge Properties (LCP), the leading West Midlands-based investment and property management company, has appointed a new asset manager to boost its retail team. Steve Pell returns to the Midlands after a year working in…

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