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Albert Heijn start samen met Voedingscentrum actie rondom het bewaren van voedsel

Zaandam, 2016-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Veel Nederlanders hebben twijfels over de manier waarop voeding het beste kan worden bewaard. Vooral hoe lang (78%) en waar (77%) voeding moet worden bewaard zijn vragen die Nederlanders zichzelf regelmatig stellen, zo blijkt uit onderzoek*. Albert Heijn start vanaf vandaag in samenwerking met het Voedingscentrum een actie…

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PetSmart and PetSmart Charities come to the aid of animals left homeless by the Louisiana floods

PHOENIX, 2016-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart and PetSmart Charities are dedicated to helping pets and pet parents every day -- especially during times of crisis. Through a dedicated emergency response effort, the leading pet specialty retailer in North America and its charitable nonprofit are coming to the aid of hundreds of animals left homeless…

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Defense Commissary Agency store manager selected by United Fresh for its 2016 Retail Produce Manager Award

FORT LEE, Va., 2016-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — A Defense Commissary Agency store department manager is one of the nation’s best at promoting fruits and vegetables, according to the United Fresh Produce Association. Ryan Blancas, former produce manager at the Beale Air Force Base Commissary, California, is one of 25 produce managers nationwide selected by United…

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Chick-fil-A selects Queens resident Paul Daniels as franchise owner of its third New York City restaurant set to open on Sept. 1

NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Queens resident Paul Daniels as the local franchise owner of its third New York City restaurant – Chick-fil-A at Queens Center Mall – set to open on Thursday, Sept. 1. Daniels has a long history of experience in the quick-service industry, including as a…

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Harris Teeter to donate one meal through Feeding America network of food banks for every flu shot administered at its pharmacy

Harris Teeter to donate one meal through Feeding America network of food banks for every flu shot administered at its pharmacy   Matthews. NC, 2016-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter today (8/22/2016) announced a new health and wellness campaign in partnership with Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization. From August 22, 2016 through April…

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Evine Live Inc. announces the appointment of Bob Rosenblatt as permanent CEO

MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Evine Live Inc. (NASDAQ:EVLV), a multiplatform video e-commerce company today (August 18, 2016) announced that Bob Rosenblatt, currently Evine’s Chairman of the Board and interim Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed permanent Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. In connection with the appointment, Rosenblatt has agreed to remain a member of…

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The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announces Q2 FY2016 operating results ended July 30, 2016

YORK, Pa., 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) today (August 18, 2016) reported operating results for its fiscal second quarter ended July 30, 2016, and reaffirmed its earnings guidance for the full year fiscal 2016. Results for the Second Quarter Ended July 30, 2016 Comparable store sales decreased 2.0% as compared with…

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on the Class A Common Stock

New Albany, Ohio, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) today reported that on August 17, 2016, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on the Class A Common Stock of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., payable on September 12, 2016 to stockholders of record at…

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Lenta Ltd to release its reviewed IFRS financial results for H1 FY2016 on 25th August 2016

St-Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta Ltd, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) (“Lenta”), one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce it will release its reviewed IFRS financial results for the first half-year of 2016 on 25th August 2016. Lenta will also host an Analyst and Investor Conference Call on the…

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. announces Q2 FY2016 results ended July 10, 2016

ATLANTA, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLKI), the franchisor and operator of Popeyes® restaurants, today (August 16, 2016) reported results for its fiscal second quarter of 2016, which ended July 10, 2016. The Company also reaffirmed earnings guidance for fiscal 2016. "The second quarter was a productive one for Popeyes on…

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ASKO SKAL SAMARBEIDE MED SCANIA OM HYDROGENDREVNE LASTEBILER

Norway, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — ASKO har valgt Scania som leverandør av lastebiler til sitt hydrogenprosjekt. Hydrogen skal framstilles lokalt, ved hjelp av solceller. Målet er at både lastebiler og trucker skal kjøres med lokalt produsert hydrogen. ASKO har en ambisjon om å bli klimanøytral. Ambisjonen innebærer at ASKO kun skal distribuere matvarer med fornybart…

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FMI and Nielsen announce partnership to uncover comprehensive insights on the “Digitally Engaged Food Shopper”

ARLINGTON, VA/NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — To help retailers and manufacturers better understand the forces and factors of change driven by digital technologies within the food marketplace, Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) announced today (August 17, 2016) a strategic analytic alliance to uncover comprehensive insights on the “Digitally Engaged Food…

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Rakuten Kobo announces its latest step towards the perfect reading device with the launch of Kobo Aura ONE

TORONTO, ON, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — For many, reading is not just a pastime, but an identity. Inspired by that insight, Rakuten Kobo today announces Kobo Aura ONE, which was designed with the help of its best customers and reflects Kobo’s latest step towards the perfect reading device. A team of nine of Kobo's…

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Barnes & Noble to report fiscal 2017 first quarter earnings results on September 8, 2016

New York, NY, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) today (08/18/2016) announced the company will report fiscal 2017 first quarter earnings results on Thursday, September 8, before the market opens. The company will host an investor conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 8, to review the…

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Barnes & Noble introduces next-generation reader’s tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A NOOK

New York, NY, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, in conjunction with Samsung Electronics America, today introduced the Samsung Galaxy Tab A NOOK, the newest addition to the NOOK by Samsung lineup and the…

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Tiffany & Co. declares regular quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share of Common Stock

NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share of Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on October 11, 2016 to shareholders of record on September 20, 2016. Future dividends are subject to declaration by the…

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Alibaba Group to host 2016 11.11 Global Shopping Festival

Alibaba Group to host 2016 11.11 Global Shopping Festival   Hangzhou, China, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) announced today that as a continuation of the success of the Group's inaugural 11.11 countdown gala last year, it will once again host a similar event this year in the hours leading up to the midnight…

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Rack Room Shoes introduces new mobile app

Charlotte, N.C., 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Family footwear retailer, Rack Room Shoes announced today the release of a mobile application to enhance loyalty and customer engagement. The app offers a seamless mobile experience intended to unite online and offline shopping experiences. Users can enjoy exclusive, app-only savings – and easily browse and purchase footwear…

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Dunkin’ Donuts announces the return of one of fall’s favorite flavors — pumpkin coffees and baked goods

Dunkin’ Donuts announces the return of one of fall’s favorite flavors — pumpkin coffees and baked goods   CANTON, MA, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts is welcoming back one of fall’s favorite flavors, announcing today that its lineup of pumpkin coffees and baked goods will return to its restaurants nationwide before the end of August.…

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NCR Corporation to move its Hyderabad R&D facility to a new location at Raheja Mindspace in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD, India, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today announced that it will move its Hyderabad R&D facility to a new, state-of-the-art location at Raheja Mindspace in Hyderabad to be ready by early 2017. This new facility will be one of the global centers of excellence…

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Volksbank eG Schwarzwald Baar Hegau the first German bank to introduce NCR’s breakthrough concept — NCR Innovation Experience Room

Augsburg, Germany, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in omni-channel solutions, has developed a completely new concept called the NCR Innovation Experience Room, an experiential “playground” that gives financial institutions the opportunity to build digital literacy among employees and customers, enabling them to seize current megatrends in ways that…

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Disney Junior brings Doc McStuffins directly to fans through touring museum exhibit across the U.S.

Disney Junior brings Doc McStuffins directly to fans through touring museum exhibit across the U.S.   GLENDALE, Calif., 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dottie “Doc” McStuffins first opened the doors to her backyard playhouse clinic, where the six-year-old girl communicates with and heals stuffed animals and broken toys, in 2012. Four years later, Disney Junior’s Doc McStuffins…

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Al Meera listed as one of five Qatari firms in Marmore Mena Intelligence’s 30 most valuable non-banking companies in the GCC’ list

Al Meera listed as one of five Qatari firms in Marmore Mena Intelligence’s 30 most valuable non-banking companies in the GCC’ list   QATAR, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Reflecting the success of its growth strategy and sustained profitability over its decade-long history, Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (QSC) has been named as one of five Qatari…

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Bose and Currys PC World research reveals top music genre London commuters listen to

Bose and Currys PC World research reveals top music genre London commuters listen to   London, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — If you thought that your fellow commuters were starting the day with an upbeat dance track, you’d be wrong. New research by Bose and Currys PC World reveals that the top genre to listen to while…

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Currys PC World report shows most British parents turn to “tech rewards” for children’s good behaviour and academic success

LONDON, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — British parents are turning to “tech rewards” to keep their children’s behaviour and school progress on the straight and narrow, according to a new report by Currys PC World. New research of the nation’s parents has found that a staggering 64 percent admit to purchasing tablets, laptops and mobile phones…

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Lindex expands Reuse and recycle initiative at all its stores in Sweden and Norway

Lindex expands Reuse and recycle initiative at all its stores in Sweden and Norway   Gothenburg, Sweden, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lindex launches the possibility for their customers to hand in used textile for recycling and reuse in all stores in Sweden and Norway. Reuse and recycle is a part of the company’s long term ambition…

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ICA Gruppen releases its 1Q2016 sustainability report

Solna, Sweden, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — ICA Gruppen today ( 2016,18 August) presented its sustainability report for the first quarter of 2016. The report addresses important issues and initiatives regarding the environment, quality, ethical trade, health and community engagement. ICA Gruppen’s greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 27% during the period July 2015 to June 2016 compared with…

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ICA Gruppen announces favourable earnings and higher market shares during Q2 report 2016

Solna, Sweden, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Second quarter of 2016 in summary Consolidated net sales amounted to SEK 26,222 million (25,542), an increase of 2.7% Operating profit excluding non-recurring items totalled SEK 1,154 million (1,018). Operating profit for the comparison period included costs of SEK 27 million associated with the acquisition and integration…

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Ross Stores announces 2Q financial results ended July 30, 2016

DUBLIN, Calif., 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) today (Aug. 18, 2016) reported earnings per share for the second quarter ended July 30, 2016 of $.71, a 13% increase on top of an 11% gain in the prior year.  Net earnings for the current year period grew to $282 million, up…

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