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Kroger announces new health and wellness campaign with The Little Clinic and Feeding America®

CINCINNATI, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced a new health and wellness campaign in partnership with The Little Clinic and Feeding America®, the nation's largest domestic hunger relief organization. From August 15, 2016 through April 1, 2017 Kroger will donate one meal through the Feeding America network of food…
August 16, 20160Comments

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Starbucks announces the expansion of its York, Pa. distribution center

Starbucks announces the expansion of its York, Pa. distribution center   YORK, PA., 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The York Distribution Center expansion will increase Starbucks distribution capacity by 35 percent and will support the company’s deliveries to more than 3,000 Starbucks® stores across the Northeastern United States and parts of Canada and Europe. The distribution center is…
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Nordstrom announces new Nordstrom Rack store at South Edmonton Common in Edmonton, Alberta to open in fall 2018

SEATTLE, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at South Edmonton Common in Edmonton, Alberta. The approximately 35,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in fall 2018. The property is owned and managed by Cameron Corporation and CREIT. The store will be located in south Edmonton, directly…
August 16, 20160Comments

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Ulta Beauty to host 2Q2016 results conference call on August 25, 2016

BOLINGBROOK, Ill, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) today announced that the Company will conduct a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2016 results on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 4:00 p.m. Central Time. A press release detailing the Company’s second quarter 2016 results will be…
August 16, 20160Comments

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Equity One, Inc. declares cash dividend of $0.22 per share

New York, NY, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Equity One, Inc. (NYSE:EQY), an owner, developer, and operator of shopping centers, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per share of its common stock for the quarter ending September 30, 2016, payable on September 30, 2016 to stockholders of…
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John Lewis launches new initiative ‘Locally Made’ to enhance its support of local UK suppliers and manufacturers

London, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis has today ( 14 August 2016) announced 'Locally Made', a new initiative to enhance its support of local UK suppliers and manufacturers. The project will see the retailer bring together locally designed and made products from across the country in a dedicated area in its shops. The project will…
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The Michaels Companies, Inc. to report second quarter results on August 25, 2016

IRVING, Texas, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Michaels Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIK) today announced that it will report second quarter results on Thursday, August 25, 2016, before the opening of financial markets. In connection with the announcement, the Company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. CT on Thursday, August 25, 2016, to discuss…
August 16, 20160Comments

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Federated Co-operatives Limited announces the appointment of Tony Van Burgsteden as Vice President Finance

Saskatoon, SK, Canada , 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chief Executive Officer Scott Banda is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Van Burgsteden as Federated Co-operatives Limited’s (FCL) Vice-President Finance, effective October 3, 2016. Tony presently is FCL’s Associate Vice-President, Controls and Reporting, a position he has held since joining FCL in April 2015. He also presently…
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Auntie Anne’s® takes over from independent franchisee and reinstating all employees of Dickson, Tennessee, Store

LANCASTER, Pa., 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s ®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, today announced plans to take ownership of, and operate, the Dickson, Tennessee, Auntie Anne’s location, effective Friday, August 12. Earlier this week, an employee at the franchise location in Dickson made an accusation of discrimination against a potential franchisee of…
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CarMax now accepting applications for its new store in Daytona scheduled to open in October 2016

RICHMOND, Virginia, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently hiring more than 40 employees for the company’s new store in Daytona. The store, scheduled to open in October 2016, is located at 800 N. Tomoka Farms Road and is CarMax’s 17th store in Florida. CarMax…
August 15, 20160Comments

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Gap Inc. declares quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share

SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that its board of directors authorized a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share payable on or after October 26, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 5, 2016. About Gap Inc. Gap Inc. is a leading global retailer offering clothing,…
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Whole Foods Market stores in Canada launch Apple Pay

AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market stores in Canada are now offering Apple Pay, a service that enables shoppers to make mobile payments with an iPhone. “Our customers are going to love the convenience of Apple Pay, which will bring a faster, easier, more secure and private way to make purchases at…
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Whole Foods Market now accepting applications for its future store in Fort Worth, Texas opening on Oct. 12

FORT WORTH, Texas, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will open in Fort Worth, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 12, anchoring the Waterside development at 3720 Vision Drive. The 45,000-square-foot store will be the company’s first Fort Worth location and its 13th in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and will employ approximately 120 team members. The…
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X5 Retail Group launches operations in the Siberian Federal District with the opening of five Pyaterochka stores

Novosibirsk, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group, a leading Russian food retailer, announces the launch of its operations in the Siberian Federal District and the creation of Pyaterochka’s Siberian Division. Between 5 and 12 August, five Pyaterochkas were opened in Novosibirsk. The stores, with a total area of 2,890 sq m, are fully in…
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SUPERVALU donates $100,000 to Feeding America to support its mission to end hunger

SUPERVALU donates $100,000 to Feeding America to support its mission to end hunger   EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Representatives for Feeding America were on hand last evening at SUPERVALU’s 2016 National Expo to accept a $100,000 donation in support of the organization’s mission to end hunger. The donation was made possible through the…
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J. C. Penney Company, Inc. announces 2Q financial results ended July 30, 2016

PLANO, Texas, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended July 30, 2016. Comparable sales increased 2.2 % for the second quarter, delivering a two-year stack of 6.3%. Net loss improved 52% to $(56) million versus the prior year. Marvin R. Ellison, chairman…
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Dollar General opens its 13,000th store location in Birmingham, Alabama

Dollar General opens its 13,000th store location in Birmingham, Alabama   GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Alongside hundreds of excited customers in attendance for a community celebration, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) officially opened the company’s 13,000th store location this morning in Birmingham, Alabama. The store’s opening marks another major milestone for the company founded…
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Meijer brings low prices, fresh produce delivered daily and drive-thru pharmacy to Flat Rock, Michigan shoppers

Meijer brings low prices, fresh produce delivered daily and drive-thru pharmacy to Flat Rock, Michigan shoppers   GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer opened a new 150,000-square-foot supercenter today in Flat Rock, Mich., bringing southeastern Michigan shoppers better access to low prices on high-quality merchandise, fresh produce delivered daily and a full-service pharmacy that…
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Target Corporation announces the appointment of Preston Mosier as SVP, fulfillment operations

MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (August 8, 2016) Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced the hiring of Preston Mosier as senior vice president, fulfillment operations. Mosier will oversee Target’s direct-to-consumer fulfillment centers, as well as the process improvement, customer experience and product management functions related to direct fulfillment. He will report to Target’s executive…
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The Dairy Farm Company acquires 286,934,440 shares in Yonghui Superstores Co., Ltd for US$190 million

Hong Kong, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Dairy Farm Company, Limited, has completed the acquisition of a further 286,934,440 shares in Yonghui Superstores Co., Ltd (‘Yonghui’) for a consideration of approximately US$190 million. The acquisition, which is alongside an acquisition by JD.com of…
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Nulo MedalSeries™ natural brand of dog and cat foods exclusively available at PetSmart®

PHOENIX, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart® is pleased to announce that it is the exclusive national retailer for Nulo MedalSeries™ natural brand of dog and cat foods, expanding its natural assortment and confirming its commitment to provide customers with an unparalleled selection of quality products for their pets in one convenient destination. The Nulo…
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Medication naloxone now available without prescription at CVS Pharmacy locations in Idaho

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) announced today that the opioid overdose-reversal medication naloxone is now available without a prescription at CVS Pharmacy locations in Idaho. Under prescriptive authority allowed by the state, CVS Pharmacists will expand access to the medication. "Naloxone is a safe and effective antidote to opioid overdoses…
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Lindex 1H2016: revenue increased by 3.8 percent in comparable stores

Gothenburg, Sweden, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lindex is doing well and that is evident when the fashion company today presents the best result for the second quarter and the best sales so far, both for the first six months and for the second quarter. Lindex revenue increased during the first six months of the year…
August 15, 20160Comments

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Bonmarché Holdings plc: Section 430 (2B) of the Companies Act 2006 announcement regarding Beth Butterwick resignation

Wakefield, England, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — As announced on 27 June 2016, Beth Butterwick stepped down as Chief Executive of Bonmarché Holdings plc (“the Company” or “the Group”) with effect from 12 August 2016, and ceased to be an employee on the same date. The following information is provided in accordance with section 430…
August 15, 20160Comments

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Panera Bread issues Its ‘Kids Meal Promise’ to Spark a Dialogue for Change in Kids Meals

St. Louis, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Panera Bread (NASDAQ: PNRA) today issued its Kids Meal Promise to express the company’s long-held beliefs about kids meals and commitments relative to its Panera Kids™ menu. The promise is meant to be a challenge to the restaurant industry and to all food manufacturers who offer kids food. Panera…
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Al Meera’s sales in 1H2016 grew 10.6%, from QR 1.22 billion to QR 1.35 billion vs the same period in 2015

QATAR, 2016-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (QSC) recently disclosed its semi-annual financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2016, with net profit attributable to the owners of the company amounting to QR 102.4 million. Commenting on the company’s achievement, Al Meera stated that for the first half of the year,…
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Silverstone Classic: Expert mechanics restored a classic 1983 Range Rover using parts bought exclusively on eBay

San Jose, California, 2016-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — At the Silverstone Classic in the UK, mechanics completely restored a classic 1983 Range Rover using parts bough exclusively on eBay. One classic car. One festival. Three days to restore a vehicle using parts bought exclusively on eBay. That was the challenge at the recent Silverstone Classic and a…
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Staples to host special Teacher Appreciation Day nationwide on August 17

FRAMINGHAM, Mass, 2016-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) is hosting a special Teacher Appreciation Day across the country to help teachers save while they prepare for the new school year. The first 100 teachers at each Staples store on Teacher Appreciation Day, Wednesday, August 17, will receive a free sample kit with…
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Giant Tiger broaden its appeal to customers with launch of three new children’s private label brands later this month

Ottawa, Canada, 2016-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Giant Tiger is stepping up its game to woo a wider audience of price-conscious customers. In June, the Ottawa-based discount chain launched three new private label women’s fashion brands: Lily Morgan, MyStyle and ACX Active. The lines were promoted with Giant Tiger’s first-ever national advertising campaign, created by Yield Branding. Later…
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Etsy sellers in the U.S. and U.K. can now export their Etsy sales and expenses directly into QuickBooks Self-Employed™

Etsy sellers in the U.S. and U.K. can now export their Etsy sales and expenses directly into QuickBooks Self-Employed™ Brooklyn, NY, 2016-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Aug 11, 2016) we’re excited to announce that Etsy is partnering with Intuit to offer Etsy sellers in the U.S. and the U.K. access to top-tier accounting software that…
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