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Tesco and Kenyan produce growers partnership to save 135 tonnes of bean crop from going to waste each year

New initiative will save 135 tonnes of edible fine bean crop from going to waste each year and result in fresher food for customer The move is one of several measures by Tesco and its suppliers to utilise as much of the fruit and vegetable crop as possible CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Apr-22 — /EPR Retail News/…
April 22, 20160Comments

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SSP awarded £41 million contract to operate nine bakery and snack outlets at Frankfurt Airport

LONDON, 2016-Apr-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has won a five-year contract valued at approximately £41 million to operate nine bakery and snack outlets at Frankfurt Airport. The new units, which are located both landside and airside in the airport’s Terminal 1, will…
April 22, 20160Comments

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Nordstrom announces changes to its operating model

SEATTLE, Wash., 2016-Apr-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today shared with its employees that in order to continually evolve with the expectations of its customers, ensure it is best positioned to respond to the current business environment, and meet long-term growth plans, the company is making a number of changes to its…
April 22, 20160Comments

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The Co-op food store in Gobowen, Oswestry to receive £350,000 makeover

MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op food store in Gobowen, Oswestry, closes on Monday, 18 April, to receive a near £350,000 makeover to enhance the shopping experience for the community. The food store, located in The Cross, Gobowen, is to embark on a major investment which will see it have an enhanced in-store…
April 21, 20160Comments

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eBay Enterprise Inc. sold its 24.9 percent stake in Intershop Communications AG

Jena, Germany, 2016-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Intershop Communications AG (ISIN: DE000A0EPUH1) has gained a new major shareholder. The longstanding shareholder eBay Enterprise Inc. (formerly GSI Commerce Solutions Inc.) has sold its stake in the amount of 24.9 percent in voting rights in Intershop Communications AG. The new owner of this stake is Shareholder…
April 21, 20160Comments

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PREIT refinanced the mortgage loan secured by Woodland Mall

Company to recognize significant savings PHILADELPHIA, 2016-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — PREIT (NYSE: PEI) has completed the refinancing of the mortgage loan secured by Woodland Mall and extended and modified the terms of the existing mortgage loan secured by Viewmont Mall.  The LIBOR-based loans total $187.0 million and carry a fixed weighted average interest…
April 21, 20160Comments

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RILA honored Profitect as first place winner of the 2016 Retail AP Innovation Awards

Emerging Technologies Honored At Retail Asset Protection Conference Dallas , TX, 2016-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — ​​​​In a ceremony at the Retail Asset Protection Conference in Dallas, Texas yesterday, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) honored Profitect as first place winner of the 2016 Retail AP Innovation Awards. The Awards recognize the most visionary and influential…
April 21, 20160Comments

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Delhaize Group to announce its 2016 first quarter results ended March 31, 2016 n Wednesday April 27, 2016

Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group will announce its 2016 first quarter results (ended March 31, 2016) on Wednesday April 27, 2016 at 7:00 a.m. CET. The press release will be available on Delhaize Group's website (www.delhaizegroup.com) immediately after its publication. Frans Muller, CEO, and Pierre Bouchut, CFO, will discuss the 2016 first…
April 21, 20160Comments

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Delhaize Group announces its 2015 Annual and Sustainability Progress Reports

Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group announces the publication of its 2015 Annual Report and its 2015 Sustainability Progress Report. The reports are available online at https://annualreport.delhaizegroup.com/and at https://sustainabilityreport.delhaizegroup.com/. The Delhaize Group 2015 Annual Report highlights the Group's accomplishments over the last year, with a focus on customer centricity. The report includes the following sections: key financial…
April 21, 20160Comments

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Sobeys Inc. announces the appointment of Beth Newlands Campbell as President of its Atlantic/Ontario business unit

STELLARTON, NS, 2016-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sobeys Inc. today announced the appointment of Beth Newlands Campbell as President of the company’s Atlantic/Ontario business unit. An experienced grocery industry leader, Ms. Newlands Campbell has spent 30 years in progressively senior operations marketing, merchandising and strategic planning roles with Delhaize’s U.S. operations, including the Hannaford Supermarkets and…
April 21, 20160Comments

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Argos: boxing equipment sales up by 59 percent year on year

Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales of boxing equipment at Argos are on the rise, up 59 percent year on year, as Brits fancy themselves as the next Anthony Joshua, Amir Khan or David Haye. Following Anthony Joshua’s big fight and win against Charles Martin, Britain has boxing fever. Sparring and upper cuts…
April 20, 20160Comments

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The unique blue composite panels installed on the new Renton, WA IKEA store scheduled to open in Spring 2017

RENTON, WA, 2016-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced that steel framing has advanced far enough that installation of the iconic blue composite panels has begun on the relocated Seattle-area store under construction adjacent to its current store in Renton, WA. Installing the blue panels is a key…
April 20, 20160Comments

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All fishing boats supplying Marks & Spencer to be certified by Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS) by 2021

All fishing vessels supplying M&S to be RFS certified by 2021 All UK vessels to be certified by 2017* Scheme promotes best-practice on crew welfare and responsible catching practices LONDON, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) today announces an industry leading commitment to help promote best practice welfare and environmental standards…
April 20, 20160Comments

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CVS Health to offer consumers a new level of seamless convenience in a deal with Curbside

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced a partnership with Curbside, a company perfecting the store pickup experience for retailers and consumers, to launch CVS Express, a digital solution offering consumers a new level of seamless convenience. CVS Health is also investing in Curbside, demonstrating the company's commitment to…
April 20, 20160Comments

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13 Scottish breweries secure new deals with Asda

Craft beer trend continues Contract value totals £850k between the 13 breweries Asda stores across Scotland will now stock over 75 Scottish beers, ales and ciders New supermarket relationship with Craft Beer Clan LEEDS, England, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The trend for craft beer continues, and no more so than in Scotland, with 100 plus…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Chico’s FAS Chief Marketing Officer Miki Berardelli named chairwoman of the NRF CMO Council

WASHINGTON, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today announced that Chico’s FAS Inc. President of Digital Commerce and Chief Marketing Officer Miki Berardelli has been named chairwoman of the NRF CMO Council. Berardelli, who will serve a two-year term, succeeds Kathy Doyle Thomas, executive vice president and chief strategy officer for Half…
April 20, 20160Comments

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243 shareholders attended Ahold’s AGM in Amsterdam

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold today held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) at het Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam. The meeting was attended by 243 shareholders, representing approximately 794 million votes. Shareholders adopted Ahold's 2015 financial statements and determined the dividend over 2015 at €0.52 per common share, to…
April 20, 20160Comments

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National Safe Place Network CEO Laurie Jackson featured in Convenience Matters episode “Convenience Stores as Safe Places”

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — National Safe Place Network President and CEO Laurie Jackson talks about how convenience stores and other community businesses are helping youth in distress — and how more can join them — in the latest Convenience Matters podcast. Jackson is featured in the episode “Convenience Stores as Safe Places,” which…
April 20, 20160Comments

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General Growth Properties to release first quarter 2016 financial and operational results on Monday, May 2, 2016

CHICAGO, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — General Growth Properties, Inc. (NYSE: GGP) will report financial and operational results for the first quarter 2016 after the close of business on Monday, May 2, 2016, and host a conference call for investors and other interested parties at 8:00 a.m. Central (9:00 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday, May 3,…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Earth Day celebration: Increase in sales of organic produce at Wegmans Food Markets

ROCHESTER, N.Y., 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The countdown has begun to the next Earth Day celebration on April 22, 2016. Earth Day organizations around the world expect more than one billion people in 192 countries to participate in outdoor programs that teach children about taking care of our planet for future generations. At Wegmans Food…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Whole Foods Market: value is about more than just price

Austin, TX, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — We take issue with any price comparison story that compares unlike items— it like comparing apples and oranges! The bottom line here is that we simply want a fair, balanced article with accurate pricing and accurate product comparisons that don’t confuse readers. Stories that compare the price of organic items…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Wegmans to open stores in Midlothian and Short Pump, Richmond VA

RICHMOND, VA, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — In advance of Wegmans opening stores in Midlothian and Short Pump, the Richmond region already sees benefits from the grocery chain’s new jobs, commitment to community improvement and their local United Way partnership. On April 7, James L.M. Taylor, President & CEO of United Way of Greater Richmond and…
April 20, 20160Comments

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James Weidenheimer named to SUPERVALU’s newly-created position of Executive VP, Corporate Development and Chief Innovation Officer

Company announces additional executive role changes and renaming of Independent Business segment to Wholesale MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) today announced that veteran wholesale executive James Weidenheimer, 57, has been named to the newly-created position of Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Chief Innovation Officer, reporting to SUPERVALU President and Chief…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Winners of Rite Aid’s 2015 Vote for Your Favorite Pharmacy Team Member Contest announced

Michigan Pharmacy Technician and Maryland Customer Each Win $2,500 Rite Aid Gift Card in Customer Service Contest CAMP HILL, Pa. , 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid is proud to announce the two winners of the 2015 Vote for Your Favorite Pharmacy Team Member Contest. Sharon Balser, a Rite Aid pharmacy technician from Milford,…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Meijer expands its partnerships with healthcare providers and hospital systems

Retailer partners with healthcare providers, hospital systems to meet people where they are with in-store clinics GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is expanding its partnerships with healthcare providers and hospital systems, which includes adding a relationship with a health system in Wisconsin and a fourth health system in Michigan, to increase…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Meijer customers can co-star in its TV commercial

Retailer launches social media photo contest GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is offering customers across the Midwest a chance to co-star in an upcoming television commercial that will debut later this summer. All customers need to do is submit photos showing how Meijer supports their home team – from Little League to…
April 20, 20160Comments

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Waitrose to export to China for the first time via a website platform

LONDON, 2016-Apr-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose is to export to China for the first time from 18 April after reaching an agreement to sell products online with the retailer predicting it could become its biggest international business in the next three to five years. It will be the first time the UK supermarket has exported…
April 19, 20160Comments

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SUPERVALU INC. to hold its fiscal 2016 fourth quarter conference call on Tuesday April 26, 2016

MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) will hold its fiscal 2016 fourth quarter conference call on Tuesday April 26, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Central time. The call will be webcast live online at www.supervaluinvestors.com (click on microphone icon). A replay of the conference call will be archived on SUPERVALU's website under “Investors, Presentations and…
April 18, 20160Comments

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RBR research: Wincor Nixdorf remains the market leader for multivendor ATM application software in Europe and Latin America

Top spot maintained in Europe and Latin America Paderborn, Germany, 2016-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf remains the market leader for multivendor ATM application software in Europe and Latin America and has advanced to the top spot in North America since the last study in 2013 according to a study published by the British…
April 18, 20160Comments

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