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CBRE Group completes acquisition of project management and design engineering provider Heery International, Inc.

Los Angeles, 2017-Nov-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBG) today (October 30, 2017) announced it has completed its previously-announced acquisition of Heery International, Inc. (Heery), the project management and design engineering business of the international infrastructure group, Balfour Beatty LLC. Heery, based in Atlanta, is a leader in providing project management, design…

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New World’s Little Garden campaign raised $150,000 for the Starship Foundation

Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Nov-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — New World’s Little Garden campaign ended on October 15 and Foodstuffs NZ’s Brand & Sponsorship Manager Jen Mariu says it was a great success. “We’re very pleased to say that customers who chose to donate $1 in return for the Little Garden Starflower (Borage) seedling have helped…

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Shop Direct raised £440,000 for Claire House’s new site in Liverpool

Liverpool,UK, 2017-Nov-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shop Direct has raised £440,000 in just 12 months to digitally equip Claire House’s new site, which will support hundreds of seriously and terminally ill children in Liverpool and the wider North West. In September 2016, the 4,700-strong team at Shop Direct voted for Claire House Children’s Hospice as…

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REI Co-op will close stores on Black Friday; will pay all 12,000 employees to #OptOutside with family and friends

Outdoor co-op launches experiential search engine powered by millions who have chosen to #OptOutside SEATTLE, 2017-Nov-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the third year running, REI Co-op, the nation’s largest consumer co-op and specialty outdoor retailer, has announced that it will close its 151 stores on Black Friday, process no online sales and pay all 12,000 employees to #OptOutside…

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Beyond Meat® adds Leonardo DiCaprio as an investor and advocate

EL SEGUNDO, California, 2017-Nov-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Beyond Meat®, a leader in plant-based meat, announced today (October 17, 2017) the addition of Leonardo DiCaprio as an investor and advocate. "I am thrilled to officially welcome Leonardo DiCaprio to the Beyond Meat family," said Ethan Brown, CEO of Beyond Meat. "His investment and role as…

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Alibaba Cloud opens its data center in Malaysia

Meets growing demand in the region and enables enterprises to run workloads in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2017-Nov-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, today (October 30, 2017) opened its data center in Malaysia. Located strategically for Southeast Asian coverage, the data center will meet the surging demand…

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Dunkin’ Donuts renews sponsorship of the National Women’s Hockey League

Dunkin’ Donuts renews sponsorship of the National Women’s Hockey League   Dunkin’ Donuts renews agreement as official coffee and quick service restaurant of the NWHL CANTON, MA, 2017-Nov-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) drops the puck for the start of its third season, Dunkin’ Donuts has renewed its sponsorship of the league, confirming…

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NCR elects Matthew Thompson to its board

Duluth, Ga., 2017-Nov-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (October 30, 2017 ) announced that its Board of Directors has elected Matthew Thompson, executive vice president of field operations for Adobe, to the company’s board. Matt’s sales career has spanned 35 years. In his current role, Matt leads Adobe’s…

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Debenhams opens its first store in Australia

Debenhams opens its first store in Australia   The store’s small-format layout – across two storeys and 3600sqm – is the first of its kind for Debenhams and is a notable shift away from the traditional department store format in Australia. David Smith, Debenhams’ Managing Director, International, said:“International expansion in key markets is a strategic…

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Debenhams to trial instore fitness centres Sweat! in three stores from early 2018

Debenhams to trial instore fitness centres Sweat! in three stores from early 2018   LONDON, 2017-Nov-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading British retailer, Debenhams, has today (27/10/17) announced that it is launching a trial of instore fitness centres with gym specialists, Sweat! as part of the Debenhams Redesigned strategy to make stores a Destination for Social…

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RioCan-HBC JV engages CBRE and Brookfield Financial Real Estate Group to explore possible sale of its Vancouver property

Expects to close $200 million mortgage; proceeds to be distributed to HBC and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust TORONTO and NEW YORK, 2017-Nov-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan-HBC JV (“JV”), a joint venture between HBC (TSX: HBC) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan” (TSX:REI.UN) announced today (October 30, 2017) that it has engaged CBRE…

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Sprouts Farmers Market welcomes Joseph (Joe) O’Leary to its board of directors

PHOENIX, 2017-Nov-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq:SFM) today ( Oct. 30, 2017) announced the addition of Joseph (Joe) O’Leary to its board of directors. “We are excited to welcome a seasoned executive like Joe O’Leary to our board,” said Amin Maredia, chief executive officer and a director of Sprouts Farmers Market. “Joe’s…

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Raley’s Extra Credit Grants Program to benefit 40 Schools; supports programs and activities for kids’ nutrition and wellness

Raley’s Extra Credit Fall Grantees Selected – Nearly 40 Schools in California & Nevada to Benefit. Fair Oaks, CA, 2017-Nov-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Through their redesigned Extra Credit Grants Program, Raley’s will make a direct impact on youth nutrition and wellness education by sharing education grants in the communities they serve. Raley’s received a…

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CVS Health hosts fourth annual in-store fundraising campaign to benefit Stand Up To Cancer

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Nov-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health [NYSE:CVS] today (October 30, 2017) announced its fourth yearly in-store fundraising campaign at CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide will occur October 29 November 19, to benefit Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and its ongoing efforts to accelerate the pace of cancer research. CVS Health colleagues and customers have…

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Costco Wholesale Corporation declares quarterly cash dividend of $.50 per share on its common stock

ISSAQUAH, Wash., 2017-Nov-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:COST) today (Oct. 30, 2017) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco common stock of $.50 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable December 1, 2017, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 17,…

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Macy’s, Inc. declares regular quarterly dividend of 37.75 cents per share on its common stock

CINCINNATI, 2017-Nov-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — The board of directors of Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 37.75 cents per share on Macy's common stock, payable Jan. 2, 2018, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Dec. 15, 2017. Macy’s, Inc. is one of the nation’s premier retailers. With fiscal 2016 sales of $25.778 billion and approximately 140,000…

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Macy’s, Inc. to report its Q3 2017 financial results on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017

CINCINNATI, 2017-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) is scheduled to report its third quarter 2017 sales and earnings before the opening of financial markets on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. The company will webcast a call with financial analysts and investors that day at 10 a.m. ET. Macy’s, Inc.’s webcast is accessible to the media and…

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John Lewis Partnership announces the departure of Group Development Director Tom Athron

London, 2017-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis Partnership Chairman, Sir Charlie Mayfield, has announced that Group Development Director, Tom Athron, will leave the business in spring 2018. Sir Charlie said: 'Tom has enjoyed a successful 12 years in the Partnership and has decided that he now wishes to explore new opportunities outside the Partnership.…

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The Michaels Companies now Offers High Quality Framing Services with the Click of a Button

The Michaels Companies now Offers High Quality Framing Services with the Click of a Button   IRVING, Texas, 2017-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Michaels Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIK), North America's largest specialty arts and crafts provider, announces the launch of Framerspointe.com, a quick and easy way to digitally design and purchase custom framing. The new online destination for framing…

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CVS Health and Northside Center to expand mental health clinics in public and charter schools across New York City

CVS Health and Northside Center to expand mental health clinics in public and charter schools across New York City   NEW YORK, 2017-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, New York City Councilperson Corey Johnson and Northside Center for Child Development, today (Oct. 25, 2017) announced a new partnership with CVS Health to expand mental…

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CVS Health expands its safe medication disposal program to include locations inside CVS Pharmacy stores

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (October 25, 2017), CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) officially introduced the expansion of the company's safe medication disposal program to include locations inside CVS Pharmacy stores, marking the Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 28. The new safe medication disposal kiosks inside 750…

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CVS Health announces new performance-based pharmacy network for CVS Caremark pharmacy benefit management clients and their members

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today (October 24, 2017) announced a new 30,000-store performance-based pharmacy network anchored by CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens, along with up to 10,000 community-based independently owned pharmacies across the United States. The network is designed not only to deliver unit cost savings, but also…

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NRF Foundation announces 25 student semi-finalists for its Next Generation Scholarship program

WASHINGTON, 2017-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The NRF Foundation today (October 25, 2017) announced 25 students as semi-finalists for its Next Generation Scholarship program, which provides financial support to college students pursuing careers or majors relevant to retail. In a new phase of the competition this year, semi-finalists will be required to complete a written project and interview…

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William Shatner joins NACS in a special episode of Convenience Matters podcast

ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2017-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The attributes that define William Shatner’s career also describe the convenience store industry: intellectual curiosity, innovation and a strong work ethic. So in a special episode of Convenience Matters podcast, “William Shatner's Take on Convenience Stores,” NACS brought them both together. Shatner and NACS President and CEO Henry…

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Gap announces the holiday ‘Meet Me in the Gap’ campaign with Janelle Monáe

MONÁE JOINS A CAST OF GAP’S MUSICAL FAMILIES TO HIGHLIGHT ALL OF THE LITTLE THINGS THAT UNITE US NEW YORK, 2017-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap, the iconic American clothing brand, today (October 24, 2017) announces the holiday ‘Meet Me in the Gap’ campaign starring actress and Grammy nominated recording artist Janelle Monáe alongside a…

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Whole Foods Market and Vedge restaurant launch partnership to celebrate World Vegan Day

Whole Foods Market and Vedge restaurant launch partnership to celebrate World Vegan Day   Retailer to feature Vedge’s new recipes in stores on World Vegan Day, Nov. 1; offer $5 off all online orders AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — World Vegan Day is on Nov. 1, so Whole Foods Market and Vedge restaurant are launching…

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Cerrado Manifesto: Ahold Delhaize to work together with leading companies to stop forest loss in Brazil

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize has joined 22 other leading retailers and food companies to endorse a letter of support for the Cerrado Manifesto, a global pledge to work toward halting forest loss associated with soybean production and cattle expansion in the Cerrado, a vast tropical savanna in Brazil. The announcement was made on October 25…

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iPhone X will be available to customers for pre-order on Friday, October 27

Cupertino, California, 2017-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — iPhone X, the future of the smartphone, featuring a revolutionary new design with a stunning all-screen display, wireless charging and an incredible rear camera with dual optical image stabilization, will be available to customers for pre-order on Friday, October 27 at 12:01 a.m. PDT on apple.com and the Apple…

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Meijer surpassed 500,000 deliveries from its store-to-door service and is on-pace to see more than a million by year-end

Meijer surpassed 500,000 deliveries from its store-to-door service and is on-pace to see more than a million by year-end   Retailer’s store-to-door success includes 1 million eggs, 1.5 million pounds of bananas, and availability to more than 10 million households across the Midwest GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is proving just how popular store-to-door convenience…

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