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Hippo signs solution partner agreement with Intershop

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Jena, Germany, 2016-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hippo is pleased to announce the signing of a solution partner agreement with Intershop, a leading independent provider of enterprise solutions for omni-channel commerce. Intershop, headquartered in Jena, Germany serves more than 300 companies around the world with its solutions for modeling sales processes. Partnering with…

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Whole Foods Market opens its new store in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood on June 22, 2016

CHICAGO, IL, 2016-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, the world’s leading natural and organic foods grocer, opens its new store in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, Wednesday, June 22, 2016. The new 30,300 square foot store, located at 5118 S. Lake Park Ave., will celebrate the grand opening with music, food and many more surprises…

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Whole Foods Market to open the doors of its new Pentagon City store on June 29

ROCKVILLE, Md.,2016-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, America’s Healthiest Grocery Store®, opens the doors of its new Pentagon City store at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29. The public is invited to join team members and community leaders in a bread-breaking ceremony that begins at 8:45 a.m. and will include the presentation of a…

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Rite Aid to relocate its store at Market Street in Harrisburg to Strawberry Square in the heart of Pennsylvania’s capital city

Camp Hill, Pa., 2016-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation announced today its plans to relocate its current store at 309-11 Market Street in Harrisburg to Strawberry Square, a one million square foot, mixed use complex located in the heart of Pennsylvania's capital city.The relocated Rite Aid, which will feature both a street level and…

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Meijer opens new 192,000-square-foot supercenters today in Flossmoor and Round Lake Beach, Illinois

Retailer brings low prices, fresh produce delivered daily and drive-thru pharmacies to Chicagoland suburbs GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.,2016-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer opened new 192,000-square-foot supercenters today in Flossmoor and Round Lake Beach, Ill. bringing shoppers more convenient access to low prices on fresh produce delivered daily, high-quality merchandise and a full-service pharmacy that makes family…

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Paradies Lagardère awarded eight new specialty retail and travel essential stores at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

ATLANTA , 2016-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère, the travel retail and restaurateur leader in North America, was awarded eight new specialty retail and travel essential stores at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). After conducting specific outreach and research with local and regional businesses, Paradies Lagardère created the winning bids with several…

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Fourth Univision-branded store in partnership with Paradies Lagardère opens at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA 2016-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Univision Communications Inc., the leading media company serving Hispanic America, and Paradies Lagardère, the travel retail and restaurateur leader in North America, yesterday hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a Univision-branded store located in Terminal 4 at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The…

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SM Prime Holdings won three awards in the 6th Asian Excellence Awards 2016

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property companies in Southeast Asia, garnered three awards in the 6th Asian Excellence Awards 2016 organized by Corporate Governance Asia, a Hong Kong-based publication. SM Prime President Hans Sy and Executive Vice President Jeffrey Lim were recognized…

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PHILIPPINES: SM Megamall wins another Shopping Center of the Year award; elevated to PRA’s Hall of Fame

PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES, 2016-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) elevated SM Megamall to the Hall of Fame as the latter won another Shopping Center of the Year award during the 19th Outstanding Filipino Retailers and Shopping Centers of the Year Awards Night. In photo are (L-R): Mr. Adrian Cristobal, Jr. -…

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Procter and Gamble and Defense Commissary Agency host youth football ProCamps

FORT LEE, Va., 2016-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thousands of boys and girls in military communities are seeing their pro football heroes up close and personal through youth football ProCamps sponsored by Procter and Gamble in partnership with the Defense Commissary Agency. "Beyond the everyday savings our patrons receive by shopping their commissary, our industry partners provide…

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NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin visits military members and their families at the Fort Bragg South Commissary

FORT LEE, Va. 2016-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — NASCAR driver, 2016 Daytona 500 winner and overall speed demon Denny Hamlin slowed down long enough to visit military members and their families May 25 at the Fort Bragg South Commissary. Hamlin was in North Carolina ahead of the Memorial Day weekend and the Coca-Cola 600 race at…

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Harris Teeter’s fifth annual Support Our Troops donation card campaign raised nearly $800,000 for the USO

Matthews. NC, 2016-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter announced today it is donating nearly $800,000 to the USO, an organization dedicated to supporting America’s service members and their families. The donation was made possible thanks to generous contributions from Harris Teeter shoppers and valued associates during the Company’s fifth annual Support Our Troops donation…

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REI marks the opening of its store in NoMa this fall with the launch of “United Outside” campaign

Co-op kicks off 100 days of outdoor activities this summer to open flagship store in NoMa, including free weekend of events July 16-17 WASHINGTON, D.C.  2016-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — In one of the most heated political races in recent history, REI is marking the opening of its D.C. Flagship store this fall by giving residents a way…

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REI Outdoor School and Stanley Hotel partner to offer outings, classes and events to visitors to Estes Park

REI Outdoor School and the iconic Stanley Hotel have partnered to offer a wide range of outings, classes and events to hotel guests, local residents and visitors to Estes Park   SEATTLE & ESTES PARK, COLO., 2016-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —With summer activity planning in full gear among adventurers everywhere, leading outdoor educator REI Outdoor School and the iconic…

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Ediston Property Investment Company and AXA Insurance UK sign lease restructure and new letting at St Philips Point, Birmingham

Birmingham, England, 2016-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ediston Property Investment Company plc has completed a lease restructure and new letting at St Philips Point, Birmingham. AXA Insurance UK plc has restructured its existing leases over the fourth to sixth floors totalling 22,268 sq. ft. and has increased its presence in the property by taking a new lease…

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Sweden: Rooftop restaurants and bars are especially in demand

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The city restaurant or café is turned into an external living room thanks to the urbanization where many households live on small surfaces. Now when summer is close and we long for outdoor living, restaurants with outdoor seating are very popular. Especially rooftop restaurants and bars are in demand…

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Rakuten opens online store on Kaola.com

Hangzhou, China, 2016-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kaola, the e-commerce and cross-border platform of Chinese Internet services leader NetEase, Inc., and Rakuten, Inc., operator of Japan’s largest Internet shopping mall Rakuten Ichiba, today announced the signing of an agreement to partner on a strategic collaboration to bring the best of branded Japanese goods to Chinese…

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Alibaba Cloud establishes second availability zone in Singapore

Singapore, 2016-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA), announced today that it has expanded its data center operations in Singapore with the establishment of a second availability zone. Alibaba Cloud has also achieved two new certifications overseas -- Singapore Multi-Tier Cloud Security (MTCS) standard Level 3…

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Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. acquires home décor and design authority One Kings Lane, Inc.

UNION, N.J., 2016-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) today announced an all cash purchase of One Kings Lane, Inc., an authority in home decor and design that offers a unique collection of select home goods, designer and vintage items. One Kings Lane works directly with home furnishings brands, vintage…

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PREIT launches shopper digital rewards program, PREIT Perks

PHILADELPHIA, 2016-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  PREIT (NYSE: PEI) today announced the launch of a shopper digital rewards program, known as PREIT Perks, which will enable shoppers to earn credit on their purchases, as well as give retailers enhanced visibility into shopper behavior at PREIT malls. The program is debuting at the Cherry Hill Mall…

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Yum! Brands announces the appointment of Keith Siegner as VP, Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy

Louisville, KY, 2016-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced that Keith Siegner, 41, will join the Company as Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy, reporting to President and Chief Financial Officer, David Gibbs, effective July 11, 2016.  In this role, Siegner will assume responsibility for the Company’s relationships with…

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NCR Corporation leads the world in self-checkout technology according to RBR research

DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) leads the world in self-checkout (SCO) technology, according to research published by strategic research and consulting firm RBR. NCR, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, saw shipment growth in key markets, including North America, Central and Eastern Europe, and Latin America, and APAC According…

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Iper adopts the latest generation of NCR Retail solutions at its new Italian store in Milan

Milan, 2016-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced that Iper, La grande I, has adopted the latest generation of NCR Retail solutions at its new Italian store in Milan. Thanks to the advanced NCR hardware and software solutions, Iper customers can enjoy a more pleasant, engaging…

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ZIPPY launches the Mosquito Repellant Collection and the UV Protection Collection

Porto - Portugal, 2016-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — As summer approaches and 100% of our attention is focused on the health and well-being of children, ZIPPY again surprises the market with two extraordinary essential collections to ensure a summer free of insect stings and sunburns:  the Mosquito Repellant Collection and the UV Protection Collection. These distinct…

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eBay appoints Alyssa Cutright Vice President of Global Payments

Cutright will lead eBay’s global strategy and operations of billing and payments. San Jose, California, 2016-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — This week, we are welcoming Alyssa Cutright, eBay’s new Vice President of Global Payments. In this new role, she will lead eBay’s global strategy and operations of billing and payments. Payments are a critical part of the commerce…

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“Open for Business”: eBay and Gimlet Creative launch new podcast featuring valuable lessons in entrepreneurship

“Open for Business” features insight and advice from small business owners and industry experts, showing how to start your own company. San Jose, California, 2016-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — When she was in third grade, Corri McFadden started a sticker trading company during recess. “Everyone would trade their stickers, and they would go through me,” she says.…

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eBay announces the appointment of Damien Hooper-Campbell as its first Chief Diversity Officer

He has strong experience with community engagement and has led diversity efforts at several technology companies. San Jose, California, 2016-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay has hired Damien Hooper-Campbell to serve as eBay’s first Chief Diversity Officer.  Damien brings to this role deep expertise in Diversity and Inclusion and experience spanning the technology industry, finance sector…

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GNP Company recalls chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — GNP Company, a Cold Spring, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 55,608 pounds of chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The chicken products were produced on various dates from June 6 to June 9, 2016.…

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USDA FSIS: Red Bowl Foods Corporation recalls wonton and dumpling products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Red Bowl Foods Corporation, a Brooklyn, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 10,198 pounds of wonton and dumpling products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on…

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust announces distribution for outstanding preferred trust units

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2016-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.PR.C) today announced the following distribution for RioCan's outstanding preferred trust units: $0.29375 per preferred unit, Series C (the "Series C Units") for the quarter ending June 30, 2016. The distribution will be payable on June 30, 2016 to unit holders of the…

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