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Waitrose extends the trial of its ‘Cook Well’ healthy recipe box with new dishes, options and extra delivery day

London, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose is extending the trial of its 'Cook Well from Waitrose' healthy recipe box service with the addition of 60 new dishes, an extra delivery day on Mondays and the option to choose a four person/family box. The retailer's chefs and nutritionists have worked together to develop easy to…

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British Land announces departure of Chief Financial Officer Lucinda Bell

London, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land announces that Lucinda Bell, Chief Financial Officer, has informed the Board of her intention to stand down from the Board and leave the Company on 4 April 2018. Lucinda was appointed to the Board in March 2011, becoming Chief Financial Officer in May 2011. The Company…

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CVS Health in-store fundraising campaign raised $4 million for recovery efforts in Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today (October 4, 2017) announced that its customers and colleagues donated nearly $4 million to support the Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico communities that were devastated by recent hurricanes, during a 10-day in-store fundraising campaign. The company also announced that it will donate more than $6 million of critical products and supplies…

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CVS Pharmacy introduces new ScriptPath Prescription Schedule for patients who manage multiple prescription medications

CVS Pharmacy introduces new ScriptPath Prescription Schedule for patients who manage multiple prescription medications   WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), today (Oct. 4, 2017) introduced its new ScriptPath Prescription Schedule for retail pharmacy patients who manage multiple prescription medications. The ScriptPath Prescription Schedule features…

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TXT Retail becomes TXT Retail, an Aptos Company

Acquisition Extends Aptos’ Singular Commerce Platform With TXT Retail’s Best-of-Breed Merchandise Lifecycle Management Suite, Expands Aptos’ Customer Base to 60+ Countries ATLANTA, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Aptos, Inc., a recognized market leader in retail technology solutions, today (Oct. 3, 2017) announced it has completed its acquisition of TXT Retail, the leading global provider of end-to-end merchandise…

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Inditex and IndustriALL Global Union celebrate the tenth anniversary of their Global Framework Agreement

Pablo Isla and Valter Sanches went over the key milestones and future challenges of this pioneering initiative in the global garment industry marking their joint effort to enhance working conditions in the garment industry The Chairman and CEO of Inditex, Pablo Isla, underscored the fact that looking forward, the Global Framework Agreement will continue…

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Stanley Black & Decker announces inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, North America for the seventh consecutive year

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) has been selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the seventh consecutive year. Stanley Black & Decker's overall score placed the company in the 86th percentile of the DJSI, up from 83rd last year. "At Stanley Black & Decker, we…

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DDR provides further update on the impact of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico

CLEVELAND, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — DDR Corp. (NYSE: DDR) provided a further update today (Oct 04, 2017) on its process of providing assistance and support to its personnel in Puerto Rico as well as assessing damage from Hurricane Maria to its assets in Puerto Rico. "We have now been in contact with all of our team members…

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NACS appoints Brandon Kramer as marketing manager

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brandon Kramer has joined NACS as a marketing manager, where he will be jointly responsible for the ongoing evolution and development of marketing vision and strategy for NACS membership, products and services, and events, including one of the nation’s top 40 tradeshows, the NACS Show. Kramer comes to…

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Brewgooder to supply craft beer in 100 of the Co-op’s stores

MANCHESTER, UK, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — An ambition to turn craft beer into clean drinking water for One Million people facing water poverty has taken a further step forward for an Edinburgh-based social enterprise who have secured a listing with the Co-op. Brewgooder, which donates 100% of its profits to water charities, has secured a…

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Ahold Delhaize to divest the Albert Heijn Groenplaats location in Antwerp, Belgium

Zaandam, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize announces today (October 4, 2017) that it has reached agreement with Retail Partners Colruyt Group (RPCG), for their Spar banner, to divest the Albert Heijn Groenplaats location in Antwerp, Belgium. This deal represents the final sale in the mandatory store divestment program in Belgium following the…

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TAI FOONG USA recalls Royal Asia Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup that may contain undeclared egg

TAI FOONG USA recalls Royal Asia Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup that may contain undeclared egg < Seattle, WA, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — TAI FOONG USA of Seattle, WA is recalling Royal Asia Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup, because it may contain undeclared egg.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg or egg products…

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Sid Wainer & Son® voluntarily recalls Jansal Valley® brand Dried Chili De Arbol Peppers due to undeclared peanuts

Sid Wainer & Son® voluntarily recalls Jansal Valley® brand Dried Chili De Arbol Peppers due to undeclared peanuts   New Bedford, MA, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sid Wainer & Son® of New Bedford, MA is voluntarily recalling Jansal Valley® brand Dried Chili De Arbol Peppers because it does not have the proper allergens identified, being peanuts. People who have…

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Wegmans Food Markets announces leadership team for its new Medford store, scheduled to open on Sunday, Nov. 5

Wegmans Hiring Offices in Medford and Natick Will Offer Open Interviews During Select Wednesdays in October MEDFORD, MA, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets today (October 04, 2017) announced the local leadership team managing its new Medford store, which opens Sunday, Nov. 5 at Meadow Glen on the north side of Mystic…

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KappAhl to release full year result 2016/2017 on Thursday 12 October

Mölndal, Sweden, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — A presentation of the report will be held for analysts, the media and investors on the same day at 09:00 (CET) at Helio T-House Engelbrektsplan 1 in Stockholm. The report will be presented by Danny Feltmann, President and CEO, and Anders Düring, CFO. Please announce participation for the…

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BESTSELLER launches new female brand POSTYR

BRANDE, Denmark, 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the new female brand POSTYR, BESTSELLER wants to extend its large range of well-established commercial brands with an upgraded fashion brand in the premium segment. In-stead of focusing on a specific age group, POSTYR wants to offer styles with a certain personality and quality. Brand Manager Gitte…

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NRF’s Shop.org conference will include keynotes from CEOs, startup founders and entertainment luminaries

WASHINGTON, 2017-Sep-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — CEOs, startup founders, top business school professors and entertainment luminaries will discuss the changing retail landscape and how digital commerce is transforming business to better engage consumers as more than 2,500 leading members of the ecommerce community gather in Los Angeles later this month for the National Retail…

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Newbie to strengthen presence in more countries with opening of new stores and e-shop

Newbie, the baby and children's collection made from sustainable materials, is now a separate chain that is continuing to expand with stores in Poland and the United Kingdom. E-shopping is also being introduced, starting in the United Kingdom. "Newbie has grown in step with our customers’ unbelievable engagement. It is now truly exciting for us to establish…

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Zebra Technologies announces strategic partnership with RILA (R)Tech Center for Innovation

Mutual Interest In Retail, Technology And Data Serve As Strong Foundation For Benefiting The Global Retail Industry Lincolnshire , IL, 2017-Sep-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (9/20/2017), Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), the market leader in rugged mobile computers, barcode scanners and barcode printers enhanced with software and services to enable real-time visibility, announced its strategic partnership with…

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Perry Ellis International announces the election of J. David Scheiner as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board

MIAMI, 2017-Sep-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Perry Ellis International (NASDAQ:PERY) (“Perry Ellis” or the “Company”) today (September 20, 2017) announced that its Board of Directors has elected J. David Scheiner (“David”) as Non-Executive Chairman. Mr. Scheiner succeeds George Feldenkreis, following the termination of Mr. Feldenkreis’ position as Executive Chairman. George Feldenkreis remains a member…

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Albertsons Companies announces the acquisition of premier meal kit service, Plated

Acquisition of a Premier Food Tech Company Sets the Stage for the First Omnichannel Meal Kit Service Boise, ID and New York, NY, 2017-Sep-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albertsons Companies, one of the nation’s largest grocery retailers, today (September 20, 2017) announced the acquisition of Plated, a premier meal kit service. This move advances a…

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CarMax opens new store in Langhorne, its 5th location in the Philadelphia

RICHMOND, Virginia, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, is celebrating the grand opening of its new store in Langhorne, the company’s 5th location in the Philadelphia area. The store is located at 1776 E Lincoln Hwy and has the capacity to stock approximately 240 used vehicles…

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts extends National Coffee Day celebration with a free cup of coffee from Friday, Sept. 29-Sunday, Oct. 1

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts extends National Coffee Day celebration with a free cup of coffee from Friday, Sept. 29-Sunday, Oct. 1   WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announced that it will spread the joy of National Coffee Day over an entire weekend, offering guests one free cup of coffee each day, Friday,…

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Wegmans Food Markets ready to open new store in Montvale, New Jersey on Sunday, September 24

New Wegmans employees are ready to deliver exceptional service beginning at 7 a.m. on Sunday, September 24 MONTVALE, NJ, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paul Jordan can’t hide his enthusiasm about the grand opening on September 24 of Wegmans Food Markets’ new 108,000 sq. ft. store in Montvale, New Jersey, where he’s the store manager.…

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Whole Foods Market launches the first ever vegan tuna in sushi venues in Los Angeles and New York

Whole Foods Market launches the first ever vegan tuna in sushi venues in Los Angeles and New York   Select stores will offer vegan tuna made from tomatoes AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will now offer Ahimi, the first ever plant-based alternative to raw tuna, in select sushi venues in Los Angeles and New…

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CBRE expands role of GWS Executive Managing Director Karen Ellzey to include Co-Executive Sponsor of LGBT & Allies

Los Angeles, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE today (September 20, 2017) announced that Karen Ellzey, CBRE Executive Managing Director, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), has taken a leadership role for LGBT & Allies. Ms. Ellzey will serve as the Co-Executive Sponsor of the company’s employee network group. Founded in 2009, LGBT & Allies is a group…

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Albert Heijn introduceert verse pureersoepen

Albert Heijn introduceert verse pureersoepen   Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Elke dag groente eten. We weten allemaal dat het moet, maar het blijft een grote uitdaging. Gemiddeld eten Nederlanders 117 gram groente per dag terwijl de aanbevolen hoeveelheid 250 gram per dag is. Albert Heijn helpt graag een handje en maakt het klanten daarom…

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NEW ZEALAND: Foodstuffs commits to 100% cage free eggs within 10 years

Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs announced today (21 September 2017) that following an extensive review of its egg sourcing and animal welfare policies the business has committed to a goal of being 100% cage free for eggs within 10 years. “We are committed to working with our suppliers toward our goal…

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PetSmart and Adventure Cats partner on curated line of products suited for the adventurous pet cat

AdventureCats.org Co-founded by Laura Moss as Resource for Adventurous Pet Parents Highlighting Cats Who Hike, Camp, Canoe, Sail and Kayak PHOENIX, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the recent launch of AdventureCats.org’s book, Adventure Cats: Living Nine Lives to the Fullest (Workman Publishing Company, 2017), PetSmart announced today (Sept. 20, 2017) a collaboration featuring a curated line of…

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Delivery Hero Group to acquire the remaining shares in Korean food delivery platform Foodfly

Berlin, 2017-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delivery Hero Group (“Delivery Hero”), the leading global online food ordering and delivery marketplace, today (20 September 2017 ) announced it has agreed to acquire the remaining shares in Foodfly, a fast-growing Korean food delivery platform based in Seoul. Before the transaction, Delivery Hero already held a fully diluted…

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