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Tesco announces measures to source even more of the seafood it sells in sustainable way

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today announced a number of measures which will see it source even more of the seafood it sells in a sustainable way, in partnership with the Marine Stewardship Council. To achieve this, Tesco is: Rapidly expanding the MSC-ecolabel scheme for pre-packed and frozen fish sold in Tesco…

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QVC and Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) join forces for the 4th consecutive year for “QVC and CEW Present Beauty with Benefits”

WEST CHESTER, Pa. , 2016-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — QVC and Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) are joining forces for the fourth consecutive year for "QVC and CEW Present Beauty with Benefits." During the two-hour live charitable broadcast on QVC Thursday, April 28 at 7 PM (ET), beauty buffs have the opportunity to shop for a cause…

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Commissaries to offer special savings in May

FORT LEE, Va. ,2016-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Commissaries are offering special savings in May with case lot events and promotions celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Military Appreciation Month, Memorial Day and more. “We can’t thank our service members and military family members enough for all they do to preserve our rights to freedom and…

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Chick-fil-A kicks off Michigan expansion

LANSING, Mich,. 2016-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc. today formally kicked off its Michigan expansion with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its first free-standing restaurant in the state’s capital city, Lansing. The Lansing Chick-fil-A restaurant is one of two projected to open this fall – the other is located inside Troy’s Somerset…

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Morrisons to launch UK’s first ever potted ‘Ketchup and Chips’ plant

47 per cent of gardeners plant on patios and balconies, as living in apartments overtakes houses [i] 58 per cent of gardeners want to grow own crops Bradford, England, 2016-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Morrisons is looking to transform the face of Britain’s gardens with the launch of the UK’s first ever potted ‘Ketchup and…

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SASCO to pay cash dividends for the financial year 2015

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,, 2016-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Reference to SASCO Ordinary General Assembly Meeting (35th) held at 3:30 pm of Wednesday April 20th 2016 at SASCO Head office (Al-Ehsa Street Malaz – Riyadh) which was decided to release cash dividends for the financial year 2015 with a lump sum of 27 million…

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Foodstuffs won gold for New World at the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards

Auckland,New Zealand, 2016-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs’ has triumphed at the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards winning gold once again for New World and silver for PAK’nSAVE in the Supermarket category. The independent survey asked more than 1,500 New Zealanders to vote in an online questionnaire to decide the winners. Companies were rated on their…

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H&M opens online shop for Greece

Stockholm,Sweden, 2016-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M’s Shop Online will offer the same collections online as in-store giving customers access to a wide range of clothing and accessories including ladies, men's, teens and a full children’s line. There will also be exclusive "online-only" items available all year-round. The Shop Online launch will also include H&M Home.…

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Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra hosted the grand opening of H&M’s 4,000th store at Mall of India, Noida

Stockholm, Sweden, 2016-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the first few lining up almost a day in advance, the first 10 fashionistas in queue received 10 gift cards worth Rs. 4000 to celebrate the big 4000, along with goodie bags and gift cards worth Rs. 500 for the next 200 in queue. “The opening of H&M’s…

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Milaneo in Stuttgart received the ICSC Resource Award for sustainability

Milan, Italy, 2016-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Milaneo in Stuttgart has received yet another prestigious real estate award. During the European Shopping Awards presentation gala of the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC) in Milan yesterday evening, the center, which was developed by the project partners ECE und STRABAG Real Estate (SRE), received a special…

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CVS Pharmacy voluntarily recalls Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea due to possible Salmonella contamination

WOONSOCKET, R.I. 2016-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Pharmacy announced today that it has voluntarily recalled select cases of Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea following notification from the manufacturer that the product is potentially contaminated with Salmonella. An ingredient produced by the manufacturer's raw material supplier tested positive for Salmonella in another company's…

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Meating Place recalls 325 pounds of ground beef product that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7

WASHINGTON, 2016-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meating Place, a Buffalo, N.Y., establishment, is recalling approximately 325 pounds of ground beef product that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ground beef patties were produced on April 15, 2016. The following product is…

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Ediston announces completion of Heathfield Retail Park’s frontages and common areas refurbishment

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The refurbishment of Heathfield Retail Park’s frontages and common areas is now complete. Ediston is delighted to announce that the new 30,000 sq. ft. retail terrace is complete and trading with M&S (11,000 sq. ft.) and Tapi (7,500 sq. ft.) opening their doors on 5th April 2016. In addition,…

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Ben Bridge Jeweler announces winners of the Ben Bridge $100,000 Wedding of the Century sweepstakes

SEATTLE, WA, 2016-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ben Bridge Jeweler announced today that Raul Gonzalez and Andrea Delocht of Escondido, CA are the winners of the Ben Bridge $100,000 Wedding of the Century. Fifth-generation family members Marc and Lisa Bridge surprised the couple with a 2 carat Signature Forevermark diamond ring, a giant check, and…

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Barnes & Noble announces Tabletop Gaming Meet Up at all stores nationwide on Saturday, April 30

New York, NY , 2016-Apr-26 — /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 be hosting a Tabletop Gaming Meet Up at all stores nationwide on Saturday, April 30, starting at 4…

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H&M Foundation makes second donation to Save the Children’s emergency work in Ethiopia

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-Apr-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M Foundation makes a second donation of USD 400,000 to Save the Children’s emergency work in Ethiopia, due to the current drought crisis. The support will result in food, water, sanitation and basic education to children. Ethiopia is experiencing its worst drought in fifty years, threatening over 30 million…

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H&M’s Shop Online welcomes Japanese customers

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN,, 2016-Apr-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — We are proud to announce that we successfully welcomed our Japanese customers to a new and extended online experience on April 14th. H&M’s Shop Online will offer the same collections online as in-store giving customers access to a wide range of clothing and accessories including ladies, men's, teens…

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H&M group announces March 2016 sales

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN,2016-Apr-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — As previously announced in conjunction with the three-month report 2016, sales including VAT in March 2016 increased by 2 percent in local currencies for the H&M group compared to the same month last year. Sales in March, April and May should be viewed together because the Easter holiday falls in different…

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Massimo Dutti in collaboration with non-profit organization Moltacte to open new for&from store in Igualada, Barcelona

Arteixo, Spain, 2016-Apr-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — With this new store Inditex's social programme now boasts 10 establishments in seven cities. Massimo Dutti is to open a new for&from store in Igualada, Barcelona, in collaboration with the non-profit organization Moltacte. The store will generate 15 employees, 10 of whom will have some kind of mental…

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The Grand Taste at the Meijer LPGA Classic announces new restaurants for inaugural Grand Taste event June 17-19 at Blythefield Country Club

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Apr-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Who: Grand Rapids community What: The Grand Taste at the Meijer LPGA Classic is announcing new restaurant partnerships for the inaugural Grand Taste event June 17-19 at Blythefield Country Club. The three-day culinary experience, which is running in conjunction with the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, will feature…

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CBRE to deliver maintenance and project management services for 7,000 of Shell’s 43,000 fuel stations

London, 2016-Apr-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — This includes CBRE’s Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) business providing a new country wide assignment in India. In addition, CBRE will provide project management in select countries across Shell’s network. CBRE will deliver essential maintenance and other services, supporting the operation of the forecourts, fuel dispensers and shops in 7,000…

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Bloomingdale’s teams up with musical Hamilton and Creative Goods Merchandise LLC as the show’s retail partner

New York, NY, 2016-Apr-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bloomingdale's has partnered with the groundbreaking musical Hamilton and Creative Goods Merchandise LLC as the retail partner for the show. Merchandise will be sold in dedicated pop-up shops in Bloomingdale's 59th Street and SoHo locations beginning this week as well as www.bloomingdales.com. Creative Goods Merchandise is proud…

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Conversational commerce: Shopify to acquire one of the most highly rated apps in its App Store

Ottawa, Canada , 2016-Apr-16 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP)(TSX:SH), the leading cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses, today announced it has agreed to acquire privately held Kit CRM Inc., a virtual marketing assistant that leverages messaging to help businesses market their online stores. The acquisition will bolster Shopify’s focus…

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RioCan and Embassy BOSA announce ground breaking at their Fifth and Third East Village project

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2016-Apr-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) is pleased to announce that RioCan and Embassy BOSA will break ground later today at their Fifth and Third East Village project (formerly CPA Lands). This 2.8 acre site is located in the East Village area of downtown Calgary, Alberta. The…

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Whole Foods Market to provide Boomtown Accelerator with grocery delivery via Instacart

BOULDER, Colo., 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market and Boomtown Accelerator today announced a partnership to fuel community-service-based innovation projects in and around Boulder, while nourishing busy entrepreneurs focused on giving back. Whole Foods Market will provide Boomtown with grocery delivery via Instacart, and will stock the accelerator’s kitchen with nutritious food. "Professionals…

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Whole Foods Market and Xerces Society: Life without pollinators would be a lot less sweet

FREMONT, Calif. 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Life without pollinators would be a lot less sweet. That’s the message Whole Foods Market and the Xerces Society are delivering this month as part of the duo’s “share the buzz” campaign to raise awareness around the plight of pollinators, and to inspire shoppers to be part of…

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QVC, NBC’s TODAY in the 2nd year for a country-wide search for “Mompreneurs”

WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2016-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Calling all moms with a money-making invention! For the second year, QVC is collaborating with NBC's TODAY to discover the next big product to be sold by the world's leading video and ecommerce retailer. Nine budding mom entrepreneurs, or "mompreneurs," will take center stage next week to…

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Sports Direct International to acquire freehold property at Oxford Street, London from CIP Property Limited

Shirebrook, UK, 2016-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Acquisition of new Oxford Street freehold Sports Direct International plc ("Sports Direct") announces that it has, through its wholly owned subsidiary SDI (Oxford Street) Limited, agreed to acquire the freehold property at 161-167 Oxford Street, London and 36 Poland Street, London (the "Property") from CIP Property (AIPT) Limited,…

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SpartanNash to transition to selling 100 percent cage-free eggs by 2025

Company has offered cage-free eggs for more than ten years Byron Center, MI, 2016-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) announced today that it plans to transition to selling 100 percent cage-free eggs at its 160 grocery retail stores by 2025 or sooner based on available supply, affordability and customer demand. Cage-free eggs include eggs…

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