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New World announces the results of the 2016 Beer & Cider Awards

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The debates have raged, the discussions have been passionate and some tough decisions have been made and finally, New World is delighted to announce the results of the 2016 Beer & Cider Awards. The Best in Class winners are: Pale Ale – Epic Pale Ale IPA –Epic Armageddon IPA…

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Paradies Lagardère honored with three ACI-NA 2016 Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards

Travel retail and restaurateur leader secures two first place awards ATLANTA, 2016-Apr-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère won three Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) 2016 Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards, earning first place in two categories. ACI-NA’s 2016 Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards promotes the innovative spirit of the airport concessions industry,…

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PHILIPPINES: SM Foundation renovated 14 health centers and conducted 114 medical missions nationwide In 2015

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — In 2015, SM Foundation further strengthened its health programs by focusing on the needs of its host communities. During the year, SM Foundation renovated 14 health centers and conducted a total of 114 medical missions which benefited 90,932 patients nationwide. SM Foundation extended its support to the health…

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Whole Foods Market’s video “For the Love of Cheese” won award at the International Association of Culinary Professionals Digital Media Awards

AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market’s video, “For the Love of Cheese,” won the “Single Food Focused Video” award at the International Association of Culinary Professionals Digital Media Awards, held Sunday night in Los Angeles. The video, produced by Angus Cann, spotlights Whole Foods Market Global Cheese Buyer Cathy Strange and…

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Deutschen CSR-Forums: Die REWE Group hat den Deutschen CSR-Preis 2016 gewonnen

Apfelprojekt mit dem NABU als Beispiel nachhaltigen Wirtschaftens ausgezeichnet Köln, Deutschland, 2016-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die REWE Group hat den Deutschen CSR-Preis 2016 gewonnen. Das Unternehmen erhielt die Auszeichnung in der Kategorie „Vorbildliche Kooperation eines Unternehmens mit NGOs/NPOs“ für sein PRO PLANET-Apfelprojekt mit dem NABU (Naturschutzbund Deutschland  e.V.). Der Preis wurde im Rahmen des 12.…

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EPA recognized The Home Depot® with 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award

ATLANTA, 2016-Apr-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, with a 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award – for its continued leadership in offering the latest innovations in energy efficient products. In 2015, The Home Depot helped…

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CarMax and CarMax Auto Finance awarded 2016 Top Workplaces honor by The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Company Hiring to Fill More Than 1,600 Positions As Store Growth Continues RICHMOND, Va., 2016-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax (NYSE: KMX) and its auto finance division, CarMax Auto Finance, have been awarded a 2016 Top Workplaces honor by The Atlanta Journal Constitution and ranked 5th of Atlanta's top 25 large companies. More than 1,400…

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Best Buy named ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for the third time and earned distinction of Sustained Excellence by EPA

Minneapolis, MN, 2016-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy Blue Shirt Jose Florentino is an expert at finding ways to help our customers use new appliances to save money and energy. He is one of the many reasons why this week we were named an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for the third time…

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Wakefern Food Corp. member and president of Cuellar Family ShopRites Rafael Cuellar honored by the New Jersey Food Council

Keasbey, NJ, 2016-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rafael Cuellar, President and CEO of Cuellar Family ShopRites and a member of Wakefern Food Corp., was honored recently by the New Jersey Food Council. Cuellar and other industry leaders were recognized for “achieving food business success and for their history of civic service service within the New Jersey…

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Sears Holdings honored with 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award by EPA

Sears Holdings recognized for its sustained leadership to protect the environment HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , 2016-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Sears Holdings with a 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for its continued leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency…

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Sears Holdings announces the appointment of James P. Andrew as Chief Administrative Officer

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2016-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) announced today that James P. Andrew has joined the company in the new role of Chief Administrative Officer. In this position he will be responsible for the company's corporate support functions, including financial planning and analysis, business finance, procurement, legal, and human resources. "Jim…

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Bol.com named Best Web Store of the Netherlands in the annual Thuiswinkel Awards Ceremony

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2016-Mar-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bol.com was named Best Web Store of the Netherlands in the annual Thuiswinkel Awards (Homeshopping Awards) Ceremony, both by an expert jury and a consumer panel. According to the jury, bol.com deserved the prize as it bases its choices on what customers find most important rather than on what…

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Seven new national nonprofit organizations receive grants from Best Buy

Minneapolis, MN, 2016-Mar-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy is bolstering its efforts this year to reduce the nation’s technology gap by giving grants to national nonprofit partners and participating in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) ConnectHome initiative. “For 50 years, Best Buy has been a catalyst in the rise of technology…

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Jack McGregor named Defense Commissary Agency’s 2015 Michael W. Blackwell Leadership Award recipient

Pacific logistics chief honored for keeping commissaries supplied FORT LEE, Va., 2016-Mar-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — To say 2015 was a difficult year for supplying Pacific Area commissaries is an understatement. The area dealt with poultry embargoes from Japan and Korea, and West Coast port slowdowns among other issues. So it was no surprise…

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NGA presented Associated Wholesale Grocers president and CEO Jerry Garland with its Industry Service Award

Arlington, VA, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —The National Grocers Association (NGA) presented Jerry Garland, former president and CEO of Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) with its Industry Service Award during the AWG Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 19. Garland served as president and CEO of AWG from 2009 to 2015. Under his leadership, AWG grew into…

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CBRE Group, Inc. ranked 15th on 500 U.S.-based companies in Forbes magazine’s 2016 “America’s Best Employers” list

Los Angeles, CA, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it has been ranked 15th on the list of 500 U.S.-based companies in Forbes magazine’s 2016 “America’s Best Employers” list. Forbes surveyed 30,000 employees at mid-size and large companies. Respondents were asked to rate their employer – as well as other…

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CBRE Group, Inc. named to the Military Times Best for Vets: Employers 2016 list for the second consecutive year

Los Angeles, CA, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBG) today announced it has been named to the Military Times Best for Vets: Employers 2016 list for the second consecutive year. Military Times, the organization comprising Army Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times andMarine Corps Times, focused on culture and policies that cater…

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LuLu Group Chairman Yusuff Ali M.A. honoured with the ‘Business Excellence Award 2016’ by IBPC

DUBAI, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yusuff Ali M.A., Chairman of LuLu Group, has been honoured with the ‘Business Excellence Award 2016’ for his outstanding contribution in the field of business during a gala event organized by the Indian Business & Professionals Council IBPC, the only representative organisation of Indian Business & Professionals in…

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The Walt Disney Company moves up to 2nd place on the list of the World’s Most Reputable Companies for 2016

GLENDALE, Calif., 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Walt Disney Company has just ranked No. 2 on the list of the World’s Most Reputable Companies for 2016, published in Forbes, moving up from No. 6 in 2015. Every year, Reputation Institute assembles the annual ranking by polling global consumer perception on companies’ products and services, innovation,…

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Ben de Lisi bridal collection exclusively created for DEBENHAMS

LONDON, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — He’s known for dressing the world’s most glamorous women and now Ben de Lisi has created a collection of six stunning bridal gowns exclusively for DEBENHAMS. Epitomising Ben’s signature timeless sophistication, the collection features luxurious fabrics, intricate detailing and faultless design. From floor-sweeping, sleek column gowns to the fairy tale…

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The Overwaitea Food Group named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2016 and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers

Langley, B.C., 2016-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Overwaitea Food Group (OFG) has two accolades to add to its growing list, having recently been named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2016 and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. In a report co-published by the Globe and Mail and Mediacorp, OFG was recognized as one of…

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Die auf Kartellrecht spezialisierten Juristen der REWE Group haben den renommierten European Counsel Award gewonnen

Renommierter European Counsel Award geht nach Köln Köln, Deutschland, 2016-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Im Rahmen einer feierlichen Gala erhielten Dr. Rainer Koll-Möllenhoff, Dr. Vanessa Farmand und Dr. Marcus Steinberg den Award am Donnerstag (17.3.) in London überreicht. Die Hausjuristen der REWE Group setzten sich in ihrer Kategorie „Competition“ gegen ein Wettbewerberfeld von rund 1.500 Teilnehmern…

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Lagardère Travel Retail’s ACE Robot innovation at Aelia Duty Free at Auckland Airport recognized at The Moodies 2016

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lagardère Travel Retail in the Pacific has been recognised and praised for their ACE Robot innovation at Aelia Auckland Airport. It was confirmed on the 10th of March, 2016 that Aelia Duty Free won the award “Best Use of Digital Media In-Store for ACE Robot- Highly Commended” at The…

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Waitrose launches its first ever customer magazine dedicated entirely to gardening

LONDON, 2016-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose aims to build on its growing share of the horticultural market by launching its first ever customer magazine dedicated entirely to gardening. The 132 page magazine, called Waitrose Garden, is the first issue in a seasonal series, with issue two following later this year. The magazine will be available…

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Waitrose trials ‘scan as you shop’ mobile app enabling customers to scan product barcodes as they place goods in basket

LONDON, 2016-Mar-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose is trialling a 'scan as you shop' mobile app in three branches, enabling myWaitrose customers to scan product barcodes on their phones as they place goods in their basket, easing their checkout experience. The trial, which complements the existing Quick Check service,  is taking place in Waitrose shops in…

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Four IKEA co-workers awarded trip to visit and experience the Save the Children’s Early Steps to School Success literacy program

IKEA U.S. Awarded Four Co-workers an IWitness Ambassador Trip to Arnoldsburg, West Virginia Four IKEA co-workers were awarded an ambassador trip to witness the IKEA U.S. funded ‘Save the Children’ literacy program ‘Early Steps to School Success’ Conshohocken, PA, 2016-Mar-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA U.S. announced today that four IKEA co-workers; Spencer Saldumbide, IKEA…

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IKEA announces plans for its third San Francisco-area store in Dublin, California

IKEA SUBMITS PLANS FOR A STORE IN DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA TO OPEN SUMMER 2018 AS 3RD SAN FRANCISCO-AREA STORE AND 9TH IN STATE CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2016-Mar-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it is submitting plans to the City of Dublin, California for the Swedish company’s third San Francisco-area store…

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CBRE Group top-ranked global firm for commercial real estate investment sales during 2015 according to Real Capital Analytics

Los Angeles, 2016-Mar-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) was the top-ranked firm for commercial real estate investment sales throughout the world during 2015, according to Real Capital Analytics (RCA). CBRE has achieved the number one position in each of the five years that RCA has published global rankings. RCA credited CBRE with 21.9%…

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Starbucks one of only 14 companies making the World’s Most Ethical Companies list for 10 years in a row

SEATTLE, 2016-Mar-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the 10th year in a row, Starbucks has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. The Ethisphere Institute evaluates companies based on these categories: Reputation, Leadership and Innovation; Ethics and Compliance Program; Governance; Corporate Citizenship and Responsibility; Culture of Ethics. “Transparency and sustainability are no longer mere buzzwords…

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Starbucks partners from China and Asia Pacific region finalists in the first Regional Barista Championships in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, 2016-Mar-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — With camera lights flashing and a captivated audience of 600 spectators looking on, 14 Starbucks partners (employees) took center stage for an epic competition to demonstrate their coffee expertise. These partners, who represented countries across Starbucks China and Asia Pacific region, were the finalists in the first Regional Barista Championships…

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