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RILA praised the House Appropriations Subcommittee vote prohibiting NLRB from enforcing several damaging rules

Arlington , VA,, 2016-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) praised the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies for passing via voice vote its FY 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services funding bill. The appropriations bill as voted on contains specific provisions prohibiting the…
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The Retail Industry Leaders Association welcomed the passage of two bills to support innovators

Arlington , VA, 2016-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) today welcomed the passage of two bills from the House Financial Services Committee designed to help ensure businesses access to capital in the startup phase. Austen Jensen, RILA’s vice president, government affairs issued the following statement. “By alleviating some of the financial challenges entrepreneurs…
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Convenience stores sales surged over the first half of 2016 according to NACS survey

ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2016-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Convenience stores sales surged over the first half of the year as lower gas prices fueled more driving and Americans embraced the continued addition of fresh and healthy food options, according to a survey of convenience retailers released today by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). More than…
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The Tengelmann Group completed its 149th year with a consolidated net revenue of €8.24 billion a 4.5% increase YoY

Mülheim an der Ruhr, 2016-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Tengelmann Group completed its 149th year with a consolidated net revenue of €8.24 billion, up 4.5% from the previous year when currency effects are taken into account. "2015 would have been a very good year for Tengelmann if it hadn’t been overshadowed by the drawn…
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7‑Eleven celebrates the 50th birthday of Slurpee with FREE SLURPEE DAY on July 11

Dallas, Texas, 2016-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — America’s favorite frozen drink turns 50 this year, and 7‑Eleven, Inc. is celebrating its birthday – 7‑Eleven® Day, aka July 11, aka FREE SLURPEE DAY -- in a BIG way. To celebrate Slurpee Fiftee and 7‑Eleven’s 89th birthday, participating stores will give away an estimated 9 million free small Slurpee®…
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PetSmart selects Manhattan Associates’ Enterprise Order Management Solution to power its omni-channel shopping capabilities

ATLANTA, 2016-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) today announced that PetSmart has selected its Enterprise Order Management Solution (OMS) to enable PetSmart to deliver industry-leading, omni-channel shopping and engagement with enhanced fulfillment capabilities in support of PetSmart.com and its additional ecommerce platforms, such as Pet360.com and PetFoodDirect.com. PetSmart is the largest specialty…
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Screwfix launches new guide entitled ‘Your Guide to Hiring an Apprentice’

Yeovil, United Kingdom, 2016-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new guide has been launched by Screwfix to help tradespeople understand how easy it is to hire an apprentice. The Minister for Employability and Training, Jamie Hepburn, visited a Screwfix store in Edinburgh on 6 July to launch the guide. The free booklet is available in Screwfix stores…
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Starbucks introduces Affogato-style Frappuccino blended beverages

SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — In neighborhood trattorias in Italy, dinner is often finished off with gelato affogato – a scoop of Italian ice cream drowned in a shot of espresso. Starting today (July 7) customers at Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada can enjoy Affogato-style Frappuccino blended beverages. For this beverage, a barista pours a shot of…
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Marks & Spencer reports of 1.3% increase in Group sales during the 13 weeks to 2nd July

LONDON, 2016-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ —  First quarter Total Food sales1 +4.0% -0.9% Clothing & Home sales1  -8.3% -8.9% M&S.com sales (memo only) +0.5% Total UK sales -1.1% -4.3% International sales (constant currency)2 +0.7% Group sales (reported) -0.4% Group sales (constant currency) -0.9% 1 Timing of Easter had an adverse effect of 0.5% on Food and 0.8% on Clothing & Home sales growth. 2 International sales at reported currency were up 6.1%. Steve Rowe, Chief Executive,…
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IKEA installs three Blink® electric vehicle charging stations at its Las Vegas, Nevada store

LAS VEGAS, NV, 2016-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it has installed three Blink® electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its Las Vegas, Nevada store as part of a partnership with Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI), the owner of the Blink Network and Blink EV charging…
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Wincor Nixdorf to take over the services of ameria GmbH’s Virtual Promoter, a digital shop window solution for brick-and-mortar retail businesses

Paderborn, Germany, 2016-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The technology company ameria GmbH, which focuses on software and technology development, has commissioned Wincor Nixdorf to take over the services for Virtual Promoter, a digital shop window solution for brick-and-mortar retail businesses. Wincor Nixdorf will be responsible for setup, startup and maintenance of the systems that are…
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Wincor Nixdorf announces Asia Green Development Bank to be the first bank in Myanmar to offer EMV-based ATM transactions

Paderborn, Germany, 2016-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Asia Green Development Bank Ltd. now accepts EMV-based VISA and MasterCard chipcard transactions in all its ATMs, becoming the first bank in Myanmar to offer the service, Wincor Nixdorf announced today. EMV, or Europay MasterCard Visa, is a technical specification that facilitates interoperability between chip-based credit and debit cards…
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FMI applauds Senate’s vote to invoke cloture and move forward with its consideration of the biotechnology labeling bill

ARLINGTON, VA , 2016-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food Marketing Institute (FMI) issued the following statement from FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin applauding the U.S. Senate’s vote to invoke cloture and move forward with its consideration of the biotechnology labeling bill championed by Sens. Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). Sarasin said: “FMI…
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Lowes Foods to build store in Lexington, its first in Columbia-area

Lexington Store to Include Local Emphasis, Original Concepts, and Exceptional Service Winston-Salem, N.C., 2016-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowes Foods, a Carolinas-based grocer with locations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, will build its first Columbia-area store in Lexington. Columbia is the second new market for Lowes Foods as part of an overall company…
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LCP to manage Erith Riverside Shopping Centre following its acquisition by Evolve Estates Ltd

London, 2016-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Erith Riverside Shopping Center becomes part of Evolve Estates Ltd’s growing UK investment portfolio that now stands at over £190m in value and includes over 60 properties. Evolve Estates have purchased the long leasehold on the shopping center, the freehold of which is owned by the London Borough of Bexley. The purchase…
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Dixons Carphone merges PC World, Currys and Carphone Warehouse brands in one central London store

Combines convenience, curated products and the connected world The most innovative store yet will act as a lab to test new ideas and concepts LONDON, 2016-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dixons Carphone plc ('Dixons Carphone'), Europe's leading specialist electrical and telecommunications retailer and services company, today opens its new London flagship store on Oxford…
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Citycon to release its Interim Report for 1 January – 30 June 2016 on Thursday, 14 July

Helsinki, 2016-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Citycon will publish its Interim Report for 1 January – 30 June 2016 on Thursday, 14 July approximately at 9 am Helsinki time (Helsinki time is EET, which is CET +1). The report will be available on Citycon’s website immediately after publication. Citycon's investor, analyst and press conference call and…
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Carrefour to help with the economic and social development of priority neighbourhoods

Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 30 June in Nanterre, Yann Jounot, Préfet for the Hauts-de-Seine département, together withThierry Roger, Director of Carrefour France’s Employment Centre signed a regional agreement, binding them to a "Businesses and Neighbourhoods Charter", designed to help young people from priority neighbourhoods establish a foothold on the job…
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Her Majesty the Queen officially opens Slessor Gardens — a beneficiary of Tesco’s Bags of Help funding in Scotland

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Her Majesty the Queen today (Wednesday 6 July) officially opened Slessor Gardens which includes a project that was one of the first beneficiaries of Tesco’s Bags of Help funding in Scotland. Her Majesty visited the Garden in the city as part of the annual Holyrood Week of the official…
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Starbucks Corporation to release its third quarter fiscal year 2016 financial results on Thursday, July 21, 2016

SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) plans to release its third quarter fiscal year 2016 financial results after the market close on Thursday, July 21, 2016, with a conference call to follow at 2:00 p.m. PT. The conference call will be webcast and can be accessed on the company’s website http://investor.starbucks.com. A replay…
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CVS Health Corporation declares quarterly dividend of $0.425 per share on its common stock

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.425 (42.5 cents) per share on the corporation's common stock. The dividend is payable on August 1, 2016, to holders of record on July 21, 2016. About CVS Health CVS Health is…
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“A Love Story”: Chipotle Mexican Grill releases animated short film

Animated tale tells story of the evolution of two fictional fast food restaurants DENVER, 2016-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ —Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today released “A Love Story,” an original, animated short film that follows the story of two young entrepreneurs, Ivan and Evie, and the escalating rivalry that leads them to build competing fast…
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Alibaba Group held inaugural Rights Holders Collaboration Summit

Launches IP Joint-Force System to facilitate greater partnership and collaboration with global brands Hangzhou, China, 2016-Jul-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) held an inaugural Rights Holders Collaboration Summit to engage international brands and the intellectual property enforcement community to enhance collaboration in the collective fight against IP infringement. More than 100 domestic…
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eBay partners with the International Trade Centre to help SMEs in developing countries become more competitive in global markets

San Jose, California, 2016-Jul-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay has joined forces with the International Trade Centre (ITC) – a joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations -- to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries to take advantage of the opportunities offered by global digital commerce. eBay’s Vice President for Greater Europe, Eben Sermon,…
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Carrefour France launches new campaign: “Carrefour’s fabulous French partner SMEs”

Starting on 3 July 2016, Carrefour France – the leading distributor of products manufactured by French SMEs*– will be showcasing its partners throughout the country, launching a wide-ranging multi-channel communications campaign: "Carrefour's fabulous French partner SMEs" Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Jul-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Underpinned by the claim “You don't have to be big to be…
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Tesco becomes the first retailer in the UK to introduce new long term contracts for potato growers and packers

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Jul-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today announced it will issue contracts worth £12 million over three years to help support British Agriculture, and become the first retailer in the UK to introduce new long term contracts for potato growers and packers. This will help to safeguard the future of UK farmers who…
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Megpies launches at U.S. Starbucks stores

SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nine years ago, Meghan Ritchie began selling baked goods on her front stoop in Brooklyn. Now,  her Megpies artisan tarts are launching  in about 7,500 participating U.S. Starbucks stores (July 12). Ritchie was influenced by two great cooks in her family while growing up in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Through the example of her mother and stepfather, and…
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METRO GROUP to build its largest logistics hub in Marl — the largest one in Germany

Düsseldorf, 2016-Jul-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — METRO GROUP plans to build its largest logistics hub in Marl to service the German wholesale stores of METRO Cash & Carry and the Real hypermarkets. With a total area of more than 220,000 square meters and over 1,000 jobs, it will be at the same time the…
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Waitrose’s own label products now available worldwide through online store British Corner Shop

London, 2016-Jul-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — From Tuesday 5 July Waitrose is to become the first supermarket to sell own label products through British Corner Shop, the online store that delivers British food to customers worldwide. It will enable Waitrose to enter entirely new territories from the 138 countries British Corner Shop regularly ships to, including…
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Luxottica Group S.p.A. acquired 255,279 shares during the period from June 28, 2016 to July 4, 2016 on the Milan Stock Exchange

Milan (Italy), 2016-Jul-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — During the period from June 28, 2016 to July 4, 2016, Luxottica Group S.p.A. (MTA: LUX; NYSE: LUX) acquired 255,279 shares on the Milan Stock Exchange’s Mercato Telematico Azionario (MTA) equal to 0.053% of the issued share capital. The shares were bought at an average price per share…
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