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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announces return of Football Doughnuts to kick-off the football season

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announces return of Football Doughnuts to kick-off the football season   WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kick-off the football season with the ultimate game-day treat! Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today announced it will once again offer Football Doughnuts in participating U.S. shops starting Aug. 11. The Football Doughnut is Kreme™ filled and dipped in…

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X5 Retail Group N.V. announces the offering of its RUB 5 billion BO-07 series ruble-denominated bonds

Moscow, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. ("X5" or "the Company"), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), announces the offering of its RUB 5 billion BO-07 series ruble-denominated bonds, issued by LLC X5 Finance. The coupon rate on the bonds, which have a put option after 2.5 years, is set at…

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SUPERVALU announces Save-A-Lot, Inc. filed Amendment No. 2 to Form 10 in connection with its possible spin-off into separate, publicly traded company

MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) today announced that Save-A-Lot, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has filed Amendment No. 2 to its Form 10 Registration Statement (Form 10) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the possible spin-off of Save-A-Lot into a separate, publicly traded…

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Publix Super Markets: City of Lakeland, the Detroit Tigers and the Lakeland Flying Tigers sponsor the naming rights of Tigertown field

LAKELAND, Fla, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Publix Super Markets is pleased to announce support of the City of Lakeland, the Detroit Tigers and the Lakeland Flying Tigers by sponsoring the naming rights of Tigertown field. The $3 million sponsorship is payable over the next 15 years. On Feb. 9, 2017 — first day of…

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CBRE announces the appointment of Eiji Sakaguchi President and CEO for Japan

Los Angeles, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE announced today that Eiji Sakaguchi has been appointed President and CEO of CBRE’s business in Japan, effective October 3. In this role, Mr. Sakaguchi will oversee all of CBRE’s Japan operations, encompassing 10 offices and 1,200 employees. He will report to Ben Duncan, North Asia President of…

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PENNY-Kunden greifen verstärkt zu Naturgut Bio-Helden

Köln, Deutschland, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gut 100 Tage nach Markteinführung fällt die Bilanz der Naturgut Bio-Helden durchweg positiv aus: Im Vergleich zum Vorjahreszeitraum stieg die verkaufte Menge – auch aufgrund intensiven Marketings – um insgesamt mehr als 12 Prozent. Absolute Lieblinge der Kunden sind Bio-Cherry-Tomaten (+66%) gefolgt von Bio-Gurken (+60%), Bio-Paprika (+54%). Und…

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Albert Heijn vernieuwt ontbijtschap

Albert Heijn vernieuwt ontbijtschap   Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vanaf vandaag vind je heel veel nieuwe broodvervangers in het schap bij Albert Heijn. Zo hebben klanten nog meer keuze in o.a. rijstwafels, crackers en knäckebröd. Het ontbijtassortiment wordt uitgebreid met 13 nieuwe Albert Heijn-huismerkproducten en 27 nieuwe A-merkproducten, waaronder crackers op spelt- en…

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Harris Teeter to welcome shoppers to its Flats 8300 in Bethesda, MD on August 24, 2016

Harris Teeter to welcome shoppers to its Flats 8300 in Bethesda, MD on August 24, 2016   Matthews. NC, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter is proud to welcome shoppers to its Flats 8300 location on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 8 a.m. as the company celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and…

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Harris Teeter seeks 3,000 qualified applicants to fill new positions companywide

Matthews. NC, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (8/8/2016) Harris Teeter announced it is seeking nearly 3,000 qualified applicants to fill new positions throughout the company’s store locations. Available positions range from part-time cashiers and department clerks to full-time department heads and assistant store managers. Interested candidates are invited to visit the company’s online job listings…

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. to hold its quarterly earnings conference call on August 30, 2016

New Albany, Ohio, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) will be holding its quarterly earnings conference call for all interested parties on August 30, 2016, at 8:30 a.m. EDT.  A press release detailing the company's second quarter results is expected to be issued shortly after 7:30 a.m. EDT. What: Abercrombie & Fitch…

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O’KEY Group S.A announces the opening of its 72nd hypermarket in Moscow

MOSCOW, Russia, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — O’KEY Group S.A (LSE: OKEY), one of the largest food retailers in Russia, announces the opening of a new hypermarket in Moscow, the Group’s 72 d hypermarket in Russia and 158th store in the total Group portfolio. The new hypermarket with the total area of over 10,000 sq.m. and…

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. announces schedule for 2Q2016 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

ATLANTA, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLKI), the franchisor and operator of Popeyes® restaurants, today announced that its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for its second quarter 2016, which ended July 10, 2016, will be filed on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, after market close. The Company will host a conference call…

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“A New Tokyo in Soho”: Japanese apparel retailer UNIQLO to unveil new store in Soho on September 2

TOKYO, JAPAN, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — "A New Tokyo in Soho" is the theme of the new UNIQLO store that will be unveiled on September 2 in Soho. Japanese apparel retailer UNIQLO opened its first global flagship store in 2006 with the concept "From Tokyo to Soho," and after ten years, renews its engagement…

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Express, Inc. announces the appointment of Karen Leever to its Board of Directors

COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Express, Inc. (NYSE:EXPR), a specialty retail fashion brand operating approximately 650 stores, announced that Karen Leever has been appointed to its Board of Directors as a Class III director, effective today. Ms. Leever is Executive Vice President and General Manager, Digital Media, of Discovery Communications, a role she has…

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GameStop invites gaming fans to experience the future of gaming at the 2016 GameStop Expo at Anaheim Convention Center on September 14

GRAPEVINE, TX, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop, (NYSE: GME) a family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, will be rocking the Anaheim Convention Center on September 14 by inviting gaming fans to experience the future of gaming during its annual GameStop Expo. From playing the new Sony…

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GameStop Corp. to report 2Q2016 earning results on Thursday, August 25, 2016

GRAPEVINE, TX, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), today (08/04/16) announced that the company will report earnings results after the market closes on Thursday, August 25, 2016 for its second quarter ended July 30, 2016. The company will host an investor conference call at 5:00 PM EST on the same day to review…

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KIND Healthy Snacks publishes added sugar content of 60+ snacks across its portfolio

KIND Healthy Snacks publishes added sugar content of 60+ snacks across its portfolio   NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (August 9, 2016) KIND Healthy Snacks (KIND®) published the added sugar content of the 60+ snacks across its portfolio, furthering its commitment to transparency surrounding its products and their nutritionals. The announcement comes two years in…

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Food Marketing Institute announces the appointment of Dana Mullen to its regulatory team

ARLINGTON, VA, 2016-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food Marketing Institute (FMI) announces the recent appointment of an experienced food and drug attorney, Dana Mullen, to its regulatory team. Mullen will join FMI Chief Regulatory Officer Stephanie Barnes in helping guide the association’s public policy and regulatory efforts. Prior to joining FMI, Mullen was an Associate Attorney…

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REI launches new digital store featuring best-in-class, off-price products — REI Garage

SEATTLE, 2016-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (08.09.2016) REI, the national outdoor specialty retailer and consumer co-op, launches REI Garage, a new digital store that offers a unique shopping experience for best-in-class, off-price products handpicked by co-op experts. REI Garage replaces REI Outlet and features a focused product assortment of only the top closeout products and…

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Barnes & Noble to host special “Vinyl Day” on August 13 to celebrate its growing selection of vinyl records

New York, NY, 2016-Aug-10 — /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, today announced that it will host a special “Vinyl Day” on Saturday, August 13, in celebration of its growing selection of vinyl records and related…

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Rakuten launches service offering unlimited streaming of music for a fixed rate — “Rakuten Music”

Tokyo, 2016-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc. (TSE: 4755) today announced the launch of “Rakuten Music,” a service offering unlimited streaming of music for a fixed rate through an iOS or Android app. Rakuten Music was designed and developed as a “one-stop music service” allowing users to listen to and buy music seamlessly. Registered users…

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Diebold announces the appointment of Octavio Marquez as SVP and managing director, North America and Latin America

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2016-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) today announced that Octavio Marquez has been appointed senior vice president and managing director of the company's business in the Americas.  In this new role, Marquez will lead the company's North America and Latin America operations to drive further growth and take advantage…

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Alibaba Cloud announces partnership with HTC Corporation to explore high scalable and price-competitive virtual reality solutions

Beijing, 2016-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, today announced strategic partnership with HTC Corporation (‘HTC’), the pioneer in innovative smart technologies. Both companies will join hands to explore high scalable and price-competitive virtual reality (“VR”) solutions for customers worldwide. Leveraging the advanced cloud computing technology of Alibaba Cloud,…

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Alibaba Cloud’s new program allows international technology partners enter China market through its Global Marketplace and AliLaunch program

Beijing, 2016-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, today unveils its Global Marketplace and AliLaunch program for technology partners. This new program allows international technology partners to enter China market through Alibaba Cloud’s initiatives. By leveraging Alibaba Cloud’s leading cloud computing expertise, AliLaunch assists technology partners overcoming common obstacles…

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London & Cambridge Properties granted permission to extend its headquarters on The Pensnett Estate in Kingswinford

London, 2016-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first stage of a major new speculative development in the Black Country is poised to begin later this year after London & Cambridge Properties (LCP) was granted planning permission. Dudley MBC planners have given the leading West Midlands-based property and development company the go ahead for the first phase…

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DynamicAction secured $15 million in new funding from lead investors Accenture and West Coast Capital

SILICON VALLEY, 2016-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — DynamicAction, provider of the most advanced analytics solution specifically designed for retailers, today announced it has secured $15 million in new funding and entered into an alliance relationship with Accenture (NYSE: ACN). Lead investors in the round include Accenture and West Coast Capital. Through the alliance agreement, Accenture will become…

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Coles Supermarkets in Australia adds NCR RealPOS XR8 at its future POS terminals

SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation, a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today announced that Coles Supermarkets, one of Australia’s largest supermarket retailers, has chosen to improve customer checkout experiences and operational efficiency by adding NCR RealPOS XR8 as its future POS terminals. Coles plans to upgrade more than 4,000 POS units…

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Commercial Bank first bank in Qatar to introduce finger vein authentication technology powered by NCR and 01 Systems’ biometric solution

Commercial Bank first bank in Qatar to introduce finger vein authentication technology powered by NCR and 01 Systems’ biometric solution   DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced today that The Commercial Bank Q.S.C., Qatar’s first private bank, has become the first bank in the…

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