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GQ’s 2017 Best New Menswear Designers goes international: The Coolest Designers on the Planet to collaborate with Gap on limited-edition collection

GQ PARTNERS WITH GAP FOR THE SIXTH YEAR TO CREATE LIMITED-EDITION COLLECTIONS New York, N.Y., 2017-May-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — GQ announced today (05/25/2017) the return of the Best New Menswear Designers program for the eleventh year—for the first time ever with an international twist—celebrating the Coolest Designers on the Planet. The project, established in…

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CBRE named to LinkedIn’s Top Companies list for 2017

Los Angeles, 2017-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. announced that it has been named to LinkedIn’s Top Companies list for 2017.  At #18, CBRE is the top-ranked real estate services and investment firm on the list of the most sought-after companies for job seekers today. The Top Companies list leverages exclusive LinkedIn data…

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‘Smid Tøjet design contest: Dennis Knudsen won the right to donate DKK 250,000 from BESTSELLER to a Red Cross Project

‘Smid Tøjet design contest: Dennis Knudsen won the right to donate DKK 250,000 from BESTSELLER to a Red Cross Project   BRANDE, Denmark, 2017-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last night (22 May 2017), the winner of the design contest ‘Smid Tøjet’ (drop your clothes) was found. Danish hairdresser and make-up artist Dennis Knudsen won the right to…

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SM Investments Corporation again a recipient of The Global Chinese Business 1000 Awards by Yazhou Zhoukan

SM Investments Corporation again a recipient of The Global Chinese Business 1000 Awards by Yazhou Zhoukan Pasay City, Philippines, 2017-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Yazhou Zhoukan (YZZ), a leading Chinese business magazine awarded SM Investments Corporation (SM) for The Global Chinese Business 1000 Awards—Outstanding Performance. This marks the fifth year SM has received the award from YZZ. “We…

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Tops Friendly Markets announces the 2017 Produce Managers of the Year

Williamsville, N.Y., 2017-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, western Vermont, and north central Massachusetts is pleased to announce the 2017 Produce Managers of the Year. Nominees from each district were evaluated on several criteria including sales growth, overall department conditions, and development of…

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Vitacost.com wins two top awards in the 2017 ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin and Supplement Users

Vitacost.com named #1 Rated On-Line Supplement Merchant and #1 Rated Internet/Catalog Brand Based on Customer Satisfaction BOCA RATON, Fla., 2017-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vitacost.com, Inc., a leading online retailer of health and wellness products and wholly owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), announced it has received two top awards in the 2017 ConsumerLab.com…

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Al Meera’s Supply Chain Department earns ISO 9001:2015 certificate from Bureau Veritas

Al Meera's Supply Chain Department earns ISO 9001:2015 certificate from Bureau Veritas   DOHA, Qatar, 2017-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — As a testament to the Company’s unwavering commitment to quality, best practices and high standards across its various operations, the Supply Chain Department of Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C) has recently been awarded the ISO 9001:2015…

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A.S. Watson Group Hong Kong Student Sports Awards held a successful 12th award presentation ceremony

A.S. Watson Group Hong Kong Student Sports Awards held a successful 12th award presentation ceremony   Hong Kong, 2017-May-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — A.S. Watson Group Hong Kong Student Sports Awards (HKSSA), Hong Kong’s only territory-wide school sports awards, held the 12th award presentation ceremony at Queen Elizabeth Stadium today. With the participation of 85% of all…

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Amazon ranked #2 on LinkedIn U.S. Top Companies list of companies that attract and retain top talent

Annual list recognizes best companies at attracting and retaining top talent SEATTLE, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — LinkedIn today (May 18, 2017) announced that Amazon ranked #2 on its U.S. Top Companies list, which recognizes companies that attract and retain top talent. LinkedIn’s second annual Top Companies list ranks companies based on data from LinkedIn’s 500+…

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LVMH ranked number one on LinkedIn Top Companies list of most attractive employers in France

LVMH ranked number one on LinkedIn Top Companies list of most attractive employers in France   Paris, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — LVMH is number one on the second annual LinkedIn Top Companies list of most attractive employers in France. This ranking reflects the Group’s dynamic human resources policy. LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network on the Internet,…

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Moe’s Southwest Grill® named as Brand of the Year in the Fast Casual Mexican Restaurant category by 2017 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study

ATLANTA, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Moe’s Southwest Grill® has been recognized as the Brand of the Year in the Fast Casual Mexican Restaurant category based on the 2017 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study, for the second year in a row. The fast casual industry is continuing to expand creating a landscape of fierce competition as…

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Premiala Receives Acknowledgment of Outstanding Customer Service

LONDON, United Kingdom, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Premiala BBQ and Kitchenware today reported high user satisfaction with their customer service. Premiala’s user base has been steadily growing with new purchasers and repeat buyers expanding its market. The increasing number of loyal customers is anchored on Premiala’s secret ingredient—excellent customer service. Buyers in North America…

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Intershop client Alko wins 2017 ‘IT Project of the Year’ award from Management Events 600 Minutes Executive

Finnish state owned drinks retailing company wins 2017 ‘IT Project of the Year’ from Management Events 600 Minutes Executive B2B and B2C omni-channel commerce featuring more than 5,000 items Jena, Germany, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Finnish state owned monopoly for the retailing of alcoholic drinks, Alko has won the 2017 ‘IT Project…

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Kingston, Pennsylvania’s Mendy Majesky wins $100,000 in the 2017 Price Chopper and Market 32 Bags2Riches contest

From L. to R., Glen Bradley, Golub Corporation Group VP of Marketing and Business Intelligence; Menachem “Mendy” Majesky, Bags2Riches 2017 Grand Prize Winner; Trevor Sulcoski, Edwardsville Price Chopper Store Manager; and Mona Golub, Golub Corporation VP of Public Relations and Consumer Services celebrate Mendy’s win.   Edwardsville, PA, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Last Friday, the…

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Co-op Foundation and #iwill campaign to create more opportunities for young people to make a difference in their communities

MANCHESTER, England, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Co-op Foundation has been awarded a £1 million grant from the #iwill fund, to create more opportunities for young people to make a difference in their communities. A charity set up by the Co-op, the Foundation supports disadvantaged communities across the UK, and will contribute an additional £1 million…

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Wegmans Food Markets recognized as an outstanding Safer Choice Retailer by EPA for the third year in a row

Rochester, NEW YORK, 2017-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — On May 15, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Wegmans Food Markets as an outstanding Safer Choice Retailer. For the third year in a row, this award was given to Wegmans for fostering awareness of the Safer Choice program and committing to offer cleaning…

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MFG voted The Shopper’s Favourite Forecourt Retailer at the 2017 CTP Awards

MFG voted The Shopper’s Favourite Forecourt Retailer at the 2017 CTP Awards   London, 2017-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — At this year’s CTP Awards organised by HIM Research & Consulting, MFG was voted The Shopper’s Favourite Forecourt Retailer. The Convenience Tracking Programme (CTP) remains the biggest in-depth study in shopping behaviour in the UK, HIM speak to…

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Carrefour recognised 6 French SMEs at 4th SME and Innovation Trade Show

Carrefour recognised 6 French SMEs at 4th SME and Innovation Trade Show   Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2017-May-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the 4th SME and Innovation Trade Show, Carrefour awarded prizes on Wednesday 10 May to 6 French SMEs in recognition of their products – products which combine innovation and social and environmental responsibility.  The day…

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Dollar General Literacy Foundation provides funding for adult, family and summer literacy programs

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., 2017-May-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced the award of more than $7.5 million in literacy grants to nearly 870 nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools this morning. Awarded funds are aimed at supporting adult, family and summer literacy programs within a 20-mile radius of a Dollar General store…

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Paradies Lagardère to bring new travel essential and specialty retail stores in the Raleigh–Durham International Airport

ATLANTA, 2017-May-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère, the travel retail and restaurateur leader in North America, was awarded six new specialty retail and travel essential stores at the Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU). After conducting specific outreach and research with local and regional businesses, Paradies Lagardère created the winning bids with an impressive selection…

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Price Rite’s Driving Park Avenue store in Rochester, NY recognized by Foodlink as top donor to its Retail Store Donation program in 2016

Keasbey, NJ, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Rite Supermarkets today (May 5, 2017) announced its Driving Park Avenue store in Rochester, NY was recognized by Foodlink as the top Price Rite donor to its Retail Store Donation program in 2016. A regional food hub and Feeding America food bank, Foodlink serves Allegany, Genesee,…

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Carrefour announces winning start-ups of the first Brazilian edition of the Start-ups Challenge

Carrefour announces winning start-ups of the first Brazilian edition of the Start-ups Challenge   Brazil, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour announced the winning start-ups of the first Brazilian edition of the Start-ups Challenge, a competition which is part of the global conference of the French NGO Hello Tomorrow. The initiative elected projects of two start-ups with…

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Nedbank, Bytes Managed Solutions and NCR awarded ‘Best Smart Branch Project’ in Africa

NCR shares ‘Best Smart Branch Project’ award with Nedbank and Bytes Managed Solutions JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2017-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today ( May 8, 2017) announced it has been awarded the ‘Best Smart Branch Project’ in Africa at The Asian Banker Technology Innovation Awards ceremony. NCR…

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The Wawa Foundation seeks nominations for its second annual “Hero Award”

Launched During the 2016 Wawa Welcome America! Festivities, the Second Annual Hero Award Will Honor Greater Philadelphia Area Non-Profits that Assist Others and Help to Advance Their Communities Wawa, PA., 2017-May-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Wawa Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit founded to support Wawa’s charitable giving and philanthropic activities, is seeking nominations for its…

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Kroger recognized for its commitment to the health and wellness of its associates by the Cincinnati Business Courier

CINCINNATI, 2017-May-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) was honored by the Cincinnati Business Courier as a 2017 Healthiest Employer.  The award recognizes the company for its commitment to the health and wellness of its more than 443,000 associates. "We're honored to be recognized as one of the healthiest employers in our headquarters…

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NGA recognized Georgia Food Industry Association President Kathy Kuzava with its Association Leadership Award

ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-May-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (May 3, 2017), the National Grocers Association (NGA) recognized Kathy Kuzava, President of the Georgia Food Industry Association (GFIA) with its Association Leadership Award for her dedication and contributions to the independent supermarket industry. "I am pleased to honor Kathy for her passionate leadership and dedication to…

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Meijer launches its first-ever “Homeroom Heroes” contest to honor teachers

Winning school to receive more than $1,000 in supplies from Meijer and its partners GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-May-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is honoring local teachers in its six-state footprint through its first-ever  “Homeroom Heroes” contest. Now through May 13, parents are encouraged to nominate a teacher in their community and explain why the educator…

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Al Meera recognized for its efforts and achievements in supporting Qatar’s economy by Forbes Middle East

Al Meera recognized for its efforts and achievements in supporting Qatar’s economy by Forbes Middle East DOHA, Qatar, 2017-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Forbes Middle East, in partnership with the Minsitry of Economy and Commerce, recognized Qatar’s top 40 listed companies in a ceremony titled ‘Celebrating Qatar’s Success’, held recently at St. Regis Doha. During the ceremony,…

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Food Marketing Institute honored Alabama Grocers Association president Ellie Taylor with 2017 Donald H. MacManus Award

WASHINGTON, D.C., 2017-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (May 3, 2017) Food Marketing Institute (FMI) proudly awarded Ellie Taylor, president of the Alabama Grocers Association, as the 2017 Donald H. MacManus Award recipient for her outstanding leadership and dedication to the grocery industry. FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin presented Taylor with the award at…

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Retail Council of Canada recognized Diamond Gallery with ERA 2017 Independent Retailer of the Year Award

Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2017-May-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Retail Council of Canada (RCC) announced today (May 2, 2017) that Diamond Gallery is the winner of the Excellence in Retail Awards (ERA) 2017 Independent Retailer of the Year Award. RCC's Independent Retail Ambassador of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of a local independent retailer to his…

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