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Carrefour franchise partner Group UHD opens Carrefour Market supermarket in Tunis

Tunis, Tunisia, 2016-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — On January 28th of this year, the Group UHD, franchised partner of Carrefour in Tunisia, opened a Carrefour Market supermarket in the city of Tunis. The Carrefour Market "Beni Khalled" has a sales area of 1100 sqm. The group UHD has 82 stores, among which 3 Carrefour hypermarkets, 43 Carrefour…
February 4, 20160Comments

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Macy’s, Inc. announces two key senior executive changes

Peter Sachse named Chief Growth Officer; Justin MacFarlane joins Macy’s, Inc. as Chief Strategy, Analytics and Innovation Officer CINCINNATI, 2016-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced two key senior executive changes as the company moves aggressively to grow its omnichannel business based on intensive insight into evolving consumer preferences and changing shopping patterns. Peter Sachse,…
February 4, 20160Comments

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K-retailers and Kesko to hire around 5,000 summer employees next summer

K-retailers and Kesko will have a total of around 5,000 summer employees next summer. The number is approximately the same as in previous years. The K-Group is one of the largest summer employers in Finland. HELSINKI, Finland, 2016-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the K-Group, most of the summer jobs for young people and students are…
February 4, 20160Comments

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The Michaels Companies, Inc. announces the acquisition of Lamrite West, Inc. for $150 million

IRVING, Texas, 2016-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Michaels Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIK) today announced that it has acquired Lamrite West, Inc. and certain of its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Lamrite West"), an international wholesale and retail supplier of arts and crafts, for $150.0 million. The Company anticipates that the impact of the acquisition, excluding purchase accounting…
February 4, 20160Comments

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H&M’s nomination committee proposes Stina Honkamaa Bergfors and Erica Wiking Häger be elected as new members of the board of directors

Stockholm, Sweden, 2016-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M’s nomination committee has now completed its work on proposals to the annual general meeting on 3 May 2016. The nomination committee proposes that Stina Honkamaa Bergfors and Erica Wiking Häger be elected as new members of the board of directors and that the following present directors be re-elected:…
February 4, 20160Comments

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Albertsons Companies’ SVP of Pharmacy, Health & Wellness Mark Panzer expands role to include General Merchandise and HABA

Boise, ID, 2016-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albertsons Companies announced today that Mark Panzer, who was named the Company’s Senior Vice President of Pharmacy, Health & Wellness in May 2015, has accepted the additional responsibility of leading General Merchandise and HABA. “Mark’s impact on our operation in 2015 was immediate. He brought a wealth of industry…
February 4, 20160Comments

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Albertsons Companies announced the appointment of Tamara Pattison as SVP of Digital Marketing & eCommerce

Boise, ID, 2016-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albertsons Companies announced today that Tamara Pattison has been named Senior Vice President of Digital Marketing & eCommerce, which includes all aspects of Shopper Marketing, Digital Marketing, Loyalty & Rewards, and eCommerce. Pattison, who most recently served the company as Group Vice President of Digital, Loyalty and Customer Analytics,…
February 4, 20160Comments

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Lowe’s to becomes Canada’s leading home improvement retailer with the acquisition of RONA inc.

 Transaction valued at C$3.2 billion (US$2.3 billion) Transaction unanimously approved by both companies’ Boards of Directors Agreement is based on compelling strategic rationale for both companies Lowe’s pledges important commitments to RONA’s key Canadian stakeholders Lowe’s to locate its Canadian head office in Boucherville, Quebec; Canadian operations to be headed by  Sylvain Prud’homme, President of…
February 3, 20160Comments

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CarMax, Inc. announces management changes

RICHMOND, Va., 2016-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX) today announced that, as the culmination of a multi-year management succession plan, Bill Nash has been promoted to president and Cliff Wood has been promoted to chief operating officer, effective February 1, 2016. Tom Folliard plans to retire as chief executive officer prior to the…
February 3, 20160Comments

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Wegmans Charlottesville gets ready for its Fall opening; now now hiring and training full-time employees

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 2016-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets is now hiring and training full-time employees for its new Charlottesville store, which is on track to open this fall. Available positions include everything from entry-level management to customer service, and culinary jobs such as line cooks and restaurant servers. The store will employ approximately 550…
February 3, 20160Comments

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Ahold and Delhaize Group announce Extraordinary General Meetings on March 14, 2016

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2016-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Ahold and Delhaize Group today announced that they have called Extraordinary General Meetings (EGM) for March 14, 2016 at which their respective shareholders will consider and vote on the proposal to approve the companies’ intended merger. Ahold’s EGM will be held at Amsterdam RAI on March 14,…
February 3, 20160Comments

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Whole Foods Market St. Paul to relocate at 1575 Selby Avenue on March 16

Grand Opening Celebration Planned for St. Paul Community St Paul, MN, 2016-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market St. Paul invites the St. Paul community to come out Wednesday, March 16 and celebrate the Grand Opening of the new 45,231 square-foot location, 1575 Selby Avenue. The much-anticipated store will provide St. Paul shoppers with…
February 3, 20160Comments

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Baskin-Robbins to develop three new ice cream shops in Banning and Temecula, California

BRAND ALSO SEEKS OPERATOR FOR TURN-KEY FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE IN SAN DIEGO REGION CANTON, MA, 2016-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, announced today the signing of store development agreements with two franchise groups to develop three new ice cream shops in Banning and Temecula, Calif., over the…
February 3, 20160Comments

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Dunkin’ Donuts signs store development agreement with Panama City Donuts, LLC, to develop five new restaurants in New Orleans, Louisiana

LEADING COFFEE AND BAKERY CHAIN SEEKS FRANCHISEE CANDIDATES IN LAFAYETTE, LAKE CHARLES AND MONROE CANTON, MA, 2016-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group, Panama City Donuts, LLC, to develop five new restaurants in…
February 3, 20160Comments

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Rite Aid’s RediClinic and Aria Health partner to offer greater convenience, increased access and more affordable healthcare

Philadelphia, 2016-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — RediClinic, a leading operator of retail clinics, and Aria Health, the largest healthcare provider in Northeast Philadelphia and Lower Bucks County, announced today that they are entering into an alliance that will offer greater convenience, increased access and more affordable healthcare to residents of Northeast Philadelphia and Bucks County…
February 3, 20160Comments

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Ingles Markets, Incorporated to webcast its first quarter earnings conference call on February 8, 2016

ASHEVILLE, N.C., 2016-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its first quarter earnings conference call on February 8, 2016. Ingles plans to release earnings for its first quarter ended December 26, 2015, on February 8, 2016. The live broadcast of Ingles Markets’ quarterly conference call will…
February 3, 20160Comments

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EuroCIS 2016: Wincor Nixdorf presents new version of its modular software for retail companies TP.net 6.0

TP.net 6.0: Consistent data for customer touchpoints in all sales channels and for enterprise management at headquarters Paderborn, GERMANY, 2016-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Consumers expect retailers to offer them a consistently good shopping experience, no matter the channel. Whether “offline” in the shop itself or online in the web store and on the road…
February 3, 20160Comments

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Co-op Food strengthens its acquisitions team with three senior appointments

MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op Food’s Property team has stepped up its recruitment drive, making three senior appointments to support its ambitious plans for growth in 2016 and beyond. The new Lead Regional Acquisitions Managers – James Harrison, David McQuaker and Simon Finlay – join the Co-op’s 20-strong Acquisitions team, and will…
February 3, 20160Comments

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Stina Honkamaa Bergfors and Erica Wiking Häger proposed to be elected as new members of H&M’s board of directors

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-Feb-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M’s nomination committee has now completed its work on proposals to the annual general meeting on 3 May 2016. The nomination committee proposes that Stina Honkamaa Bergfors and Erica Wiking Häger be elected as new members of the board of directors and that the following present directors be re-elected:…
February 2, 20160Comments

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H & M CEO Karl-Johan Persson: 2015 has been a very expansive year for the H&M group

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2016-Feb-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Full-year (1 December 2014 — 30 Nov 2015) Well-received collections for all brands in the H&M group resulted in good sales of SEK 210 billion including VAT and increased market share. The H&M group’s sales excluding VAT increased by 19 percent to SEK 180,861 m (151,419) during the financial…
February 2, 20160Comments

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Tesco to take hourly rate of pay for all established colleagues to £7.62 per hour

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Feb-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has announced a pay increase of up to 3.1% for colleagues working in its stores across the UK, taking the hourly rate of pay for all established colleagues to £7.62 per hour. The two year deal includes an increase in the base rate of pay for all store…
February 2, 20160Comments

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Cabela’s Incorporated to release fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2015 financial results on Thursday, February 18, 2016

SIDNEY, Neb., 2016-Feb-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cabela's Incorporated (NYSE:CAB) announced today it is scheduled to release fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2015 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, February 18, 2016. A conference call to discuss the results will be held at11:00 a.m. ET that same morning. The call will be…
February 2, 20160Comments

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Tierschutz: PENNY führt bundesweit Eier von Hennen mit ungekürzten Schnäbeln ein

PENNY setzt bundesweit ein klares Zeichen für mehr Tierschutz. Ab Montag (01.02.) führen die 2.200 Märkte Eier aus Bodenhaltung von Legehennen ohne gekürzte Schnäbel. Der 6er Pack kostet derzeit 1,29 Euro. Damit ist PENNY der erste Discounter, der solche Eier bundesweit anbietet. Die Branche hatte sich darauf verständigt, dass erst ab dem 1. Januar 2017…
February 2, 20160Comments

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DFS, Singapore Changi Airport the first travel retail venue worldwide to receive The Whisky Ambassador’s Venue Accreditation

SINGAPORE, 2016-Feb-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — DFS Group, the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, announced today in partnership with The Whisky Ambassador and 15PL Limited that DFS, Singapore Changi Airport is the first travel retail venue worldwide to receive The Whisky Ambassador’s Venue Accreditation. The Whisky Ambassador program is the UK’s only accredited training course…
February 2, 20160Comments

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U.S. convenience store count increased to 154,195 stores as of December 31, 2015

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2016-Feb-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. convenience store count increased to 154,195 stores as of December 31, 2015, a 0.9% increase (1,401 stores) from the year prior, according to the 2016 NACS/Nielsen Convenience Industry Store Count. [infographic] Within the retail universe that Nielsen tracks, convenience stores account for 34.2% of all outlets in…
February 2, 20160Comments

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Wegmans Food Markets alerts of fraudulent Facebook post bearing the company’s name

ROCHESTER, NY, 2016-Feb-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is alerting consumers to a scam that involves a fraudulent Facebook post bearing the company’s name. The company became aware of the scam earlier today when an employee questioned the validity of the post. The Facebook post shows the image of a Wegmans storefront with…
February 2, 20160Comments

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Russia’s largest food retailer Magnit now with 12,089 stores

Krasnodar, RUSSIA, 2016-Feb-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — PJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest food retailer (the “Company”; MOEX and LSE: MGNT) announces its unaudited FY 2015 results prepared in accordance with IFRS1. During 2015 the Company added (net) 2,378 stores (1,250 convenience stores, 29 hypermarkets, 58 “Magnit Family” stores and 1,041 drogerie stores) and increased its selling…
February 2, 20160Comments

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Starbucks Corporation priced $500 million of 2.100% Senior Notes due 2021

SEATTLE, 2016-Feb-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of senior notes.  The company plans to use the net proceeds from the offering of $500 million of 2.100% Senior Notes due 2021 for general corporate purposes, which may include repurchases of Starbucks common stock…
February 2, 20160Comments

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Starbucks to open in Trinidad and Tobago in 2016

SEATTLE, 2016-Feb-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) has announced plans to open its first location in Trinidad and Tobago in 2016, representing the company’s 16th market in the Latin America and Caribbean region. “We are proud to bring the Starbucks Experience to Trinidad and Tobago, marking a key milestone in our continued efforts…
February 2, 20160Comments

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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (publ) to hold extraordinary general meeting on Tuesday 8 March

Notice is hereby given of an extraordinary general meeting of H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (publ) (556042-7220) which is to be held at 4.30 pm on Tuesday 8 March at H&M, Mäster Samuelsgatan 46A, Stockholm. STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2016-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — The purpose of the extraordinary general meeting is to consider a resolution…
February 1, 20160Comments

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