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Get to Know the Winners of the 26th Annual Discover Great New Writers Awards

Abby Geni and Matthew Desmond Are the 2016 Discover Great New Writers Award Winners New York, New York, 2017-Mar-06 — /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 (March 1, 2017) announced that Abby Geni’s The Lightkeepers…

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Sainsbury’s expects Harry Potter will be the most popular character at this year’s World Book Day

Sainsbury’s expects Harry Potter will be the most popular character at this year's World Book Day   More kids across the UK expected to celebrate World Book Day than ever before Sainsbury’s sold a total of 1.2 million children’s costumes in 2016 Sainsbury’s childrenswear has performed ahead of the market over the last two…

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LVMH takes part in an ambitious project to publish the Complete Works of Voltaire

LVMH takes part in an ambitious project to publish the Complete Works of Voltaire   Paris, 2017-Feb-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — LVMH is supporting an ambitious project at Oxford University to publish the Complete Works of Voltaire. The edition includes unpublished texts and pays tribute to Voltaire’s seminal thinking, which continues to resonate today. Micromégas, Candide, L’Ingénu… Seminal…

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Chipotle Mexican Grill expands its Chipotle Reading Rewards program

Chipotle motivates young readers with reading rewards, incentivizing book smarts with delicious food DENVER, 2017-Feb-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today  (Feb. 8, 2017) the expansion of the Chipotle Reading Rewards program, which rewards young readers with free Chipotle kid’s meals for reaching their reading goals. “We understand the importance of early…

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$105,000 prize pool for the winners of the Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Award

Winners to Be Announced at a Special Ceremony in New York City on Wednesday, March 1 Prize Pool for Winning Writers and Finalists Is More Than $100,000 with Winners Receiving a Year of Promotion from Barnes & Noble NEW YORK, NY, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest…

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Barnes & Noble to host special events to celebrate the new animated adventure The LEGO® Batman Movie

First Event January 28 to Feature Fun Activities for Children Ages 5+ Including a LEGO®-Inspired Building Experience, Sing-Along and Special Giveaways Additional Events February 25 and March 11 at Stores Nationwide, with More Details to Be Announced in the Coming Weeks New York, New York, 2017-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc.…

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Barnes & Noble’s 2016 Holiday Book Drive collected more than 1.6 million books to benefit children through local charities

Increase of Nearly 100,000 Books on Last Year’s Total NEW YORK, NY, 2017-Jan-13 — /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 ( January 10, 2017) announced that it collected more than 1.6 million books during its…

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Kohl’s announces children’s books by award-winning author Dr. Seuss as part of its new Kohl’s Cares collection

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., 2017-Jan-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is proud to offer families the enormously popular children’s books by award-winning author Dr. Seuss, as part of the new Kohl’s Cares collection. The captivating stories, colorful illustrations and menagerie of characters have been enchanting children and parents for decades. Books and toys are…

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Athleta launches Power of She campaign; features 98-year-old yogi Tao Porchon-Lynch on itS first 2017 catalog cover

PETALUMA, Calif., 2017-Jan-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Athleta is starting 2017 with the launch of a Power of She campaign showcasing the power of women coming together to create social impact through a foundation of health and wellness. The new campaign builds on the Power of She platform the brand launched in April 2016.  The Power of She brings to life the…

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Barnes & Noble offers educators special discounts to celebrate Educator Appreciation Days from January 7-15, 2017

Special Discounts Including 25% Off Most Merchandise, Events, Giveaways and the Opportunity to Enter for a Chance to Win Prizes  Educators Can Enter for a Chance to Win a Selection of Books from Sterling Publishing for the Classroom, Valued at Approximately $4,000 New York, NY, 2017-Jan-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — To celebrate pre-K-12 educators, Barnes…

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Barnes & Noble offers the best in class educational toys and games selection for the 2016 holiday season

New York, NY, 2016-Dec-15 — /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 (December 13, 2016) released its top educational toys and games list for the 2016 holiday season (www.bn.com/topholidaytoyslist). Barnes & Noble has all the…

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Nutrition and fitness guru Joe Wicks to become best seller in the Tesco celebrity chef book chart

Nutrition and fitness guru Joe Wicks to become best seller in the Tesco celebrity chef book chart   CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nutrition and fitness guru Joe Wicks’ fantastic year has got even better – he’s just taken Jamie Oliver’s crown as the UK’s favourite recipe book author. Joe, who rose to fame with…

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Dior pays homage to its seven creative directors with a book dedicated to each of them

Dior pays homage to its seven creative directors with a book dedicated to each of them   Paris, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seven volumes, one for each of the designers of the iconic couture house at 30 avenue Montaigne. To celebrate its 70th anniversary, Dior is paying homage to its seven creative directors with a book…

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Vivian Howard book signing at Lowes Foods in Wilmington on Friday, December 9

WILMINGTON, N.C., 2016-Dec-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Noted chef, television personality and author Vivian Howard will be at Lowes Foods in Wilmington on Friday, December 9 from 4-6 p.m. Lowes Foods is located at 341 South College Street. While at Lowes Foods, she will sign her New York Times best-selling cookbook Deep Run Roots: Stories…

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Barnes & Noble to hold its first-ever Harry Potter Magical Holiday Ball at stores nationwide on Friday, December 9

Harry Potter Magical Holiday Ball at Barnes & Noble Stores Nationwide Will Feature Dancing, Music, Harry Potter-Themed Activities & a Special Giveaway Customers Can Discover Barnes & Noble’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter with Unique Assortment of Books, Toys & Games and Gifts, Perfect for the Whole Family New York, New York, 2016-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail…

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Neiman Marcus Group appoints Michael Fung as Interim CFO and COO

DALLAS, TX, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) announces effective November 28, 2016 Michael Fung will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Neiman Marcus Group. This position was previously held by Donald T. Grimes. Most recently, Mr. Fung served as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for 99…

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Costa announces shortlists for the 2016 Costa Book Awards

Costa announces shortlists for the 2016 Costa Book Awards   Three previous Costa/Whitbread Award winners feature in the Novel Award category: Maggie O'Farrell, Rose Tremain and Sebastian Barry, whose book The Secret Scripture was named 2008 Costa Book of the Year, together with Sarah Perry for The Essex Serpent The First Novel Award category includes…

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SPAR Partners keeps connection with customers through its magazines

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2016-Nov-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR customers enjoy news and recipes featured in online magazines and our SPAR Partners are meeting this need and developing and communicating with customers in a variety of ways. The publication of online magazines is gaining popularity, ensuring that customers can search recipes and keep themselves…

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Barnes & Noble promises a series of incredible offers during its Black Friday Weekend

Return of Black Friday Signed Editions with Over a Half-Million Books Signed by More Than 100 Acclaimed Authors Introducing NOOK Tablet® 7”: The Most Affordable NOOK Ever at Just $49.99 Buy 1, Get 1 50% off Offer on Over a Thousand Educational Toys & Games New York, New York, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —…

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Barnes & Noble announces the appointment of Demos Parneros as Chief Operating Officer

New York, NY, 2016-Nov-23 — /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 (November 21, 2016) announced that Demos Parneros has been named Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Parneros, whose appointment is effective immediately, will report to…

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SPAR UK’s Luxury Mince Pies endorsed by women’s magazine, Good Housekeeping Institute

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands,, 2016-Nov-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR UK’s multi award-winning Luxury Mince Pies have been endorsed by the popular women’s magazine, Good Housekeeping Institute. The December issue of the magazine, on sale from November, highlights the great taste and fantastic quality of SPAR’s Luxury Mince Pies: “The richly spiced mincemeat is moist and…

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Customers can now pickup purchases from Rakuten’s online bookstore at Lawson stores across Japan

Tokyo, 2016-Nov-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc. today (November 17, 2016) announced that it is collaborating with Lawson, Inc. on a pickup service that will allow customers to receive books, CDs, DVDs and other products purchased from Rakuten’s online bookstore, Rakuten Books, at Lawson convenience stores around Japan (11,922 stores as of the…

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Black Friday Signed Editions offering returns to Barnes & Noble

Over a Half-Million Books Signed by More Than 100 Acclaimed Authors including David Baldacci, Tony Bennett, Ina Garten, Taraji P. Henson, S.E. Hinton, Megyn Kelly, Anna Kendrick, Jeff Kinney, Carli Lloyd, Jodi Picoult, Amy Schumer, Mo Willems, and Many More Autographed Books Available at All Barnes & Noble Stores Beginning Black Friday, November 25 New…

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Barnes & Noble announces its 2016 holiday lineup of best gifts for everyone in the family

Stores Nationwide to Feature Special Genres and Themes for Finding the Perfect Gift for Everyone in the Family Customer Favorite Black Friday Signed Editions Program Is Back and Better Than Ever with More Than 100 Participating Authors Barnes & Noble Presents a Unique Assortment of Books, Toys & Games, and Gifts from the Worlds…

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Barnes & Noble announces the most affordable NOOK ever at just $49.99

Full-Featured Android Tablet Offers Access to the Google Play Store, Rear and Front-Facing Cameras, Expandable Storage, NOOK Profiles, and So Much More Available at Barnes & Noble Stores on Black Friday New York, New York, 2016-Nov-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and the leading…

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Accenture book The Fluid Consumer, by Teo Correia: Consumer packaged goods companies must re-focus on consumer rather than goods

Accenture book The Fluid Consumer, by Teo Correia: Consumer packaged goods companies must re-focus on consumer rather than goods   NEW YORK, 2016-Nov-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies must re-focus on the consumer rather than goods, according to a new book from Accenture entitled The Fluid Consumer, by Teo Correia. Accenture estimates that the…

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Colson Whitehead’s novel The Underground Railroad tops Amazon’s list of Best Books of 2016

Amazon book editors reveal the 100 best books of the year, selecting titles in over two dozen categories from Literary Fiction and Mystery to Children’s & Young Adult SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com today (Nov. 15, 2016) announced its selections for the Best Books of 2016, naming Colson Whitehead’s novel The Underground Railroad the…

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Amazon: Ningún Escocés Verdadero by Ana Ballabriga and David Zaplana won the Third Indie Literary Prize for Spanish-language

More than 1,400 authors from 39 countries participated using Amazon’s self-publishing service Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Ningún Escocés Verdadero, by Ana Ballabriga and David Zaplana, from Cartagena, Spain, will be published globally in Spanish by Amazon Publishing, and translated into English and published globally by AmazonCrossing in digital, print and audio formats SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-11…

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Sainsbury’s and linguist Susie Dent launch The Taste Dictionary to inspire the nation when describing food

Sainsbury’s and linguist Susie Dent launch The Taste Dictionary to inspire the nation when describing food   London, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — New research today ( 31 October 2016) reveals that we now think, plan and talk about food for more than 16 hours a week on average (that’s almost six years of our adult lives)…

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