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SSP issues Interim Management Statement for the first quarter of its financial year ending 30 September 2016

LONDON, 2016-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP (“SSP” or “the Group”), a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, issues an Interim Management Statement for the first quarter of its financial year ending 30 September 2016, covering the period from 1 October to 31 December 2015. Group SSP has had a good start…
February 1, 20160Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation announces January sales results of its retail pharmacy segment

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results of its retail pharmacy segment for January. Monthly Sales For the four weeks ended Jan. 23, 2016, same store sales decreased 1.4 percent over the prior-year period. January front-end same store sales decreased 1.9 percent. Pharmacy same store sales, which…
February 1, 20160Comments

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. to report its 2015 fourth quarter and annual results on February 11, 2016

ROANOKE, Va., 2016-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, will report its 2015 fourth quarter and annual results before market open on Thursday, February 11, 2016. The Company will detail its results on a conference…
February 1, 20160Comments

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Kingfisher announces the appointment of Rakhi Parekh as non-executive director of the Company

LONDON, 2016-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kingfisher plc today announces the appointment of Rakhi Parekh as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 1 February 2016 and as a member of both the Audit and Nomination Committees. Ms Parekh is a highly experienced director in digital retailing having spent 11 years at Amazon.com in…
February 1, 20160Comments

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Grand Parade Investments Limited will develop 250 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants and 70 Baskin-Robbins shops in South Africa over the coming years

Master franchise agreement with Grand Parade Investments calls for the development of more than 250 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants and more than 70 Baskin-Robbins shops in South Africa over the coming years CANTON, Mass., 2016-Jan-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Brands, the parent company of two of the world’s most recognizable brands, Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced…
January 29, 20160Comments

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National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) to improve the consumer experience with advanced technology from Diebold

KARACHI, Pakistan, 2016-Jan-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), one of the largest commercial banks in Pakistan, has selected Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) to improve the consumer experience with advanced technology from Diebold's latest ATM platform and maintenance services. The addition of 500 Diebold 5500 automated teller machines (ATMs) -- with full maintenance…
January 29, 20160Comments

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Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. to issue financial results for the 14-week fourth quarter and 53-week year ended January 3, 2016 on February 25, 2016

PHOENIX, AZ, 2016-Jan-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq:SFM) today announced it will issue financial results for the 14-week fourth quarter and 53-week year ended January 3, 2016 before the market opens on Thursday, February 25, 2016. Following the release, Sprouts management will conduct a conference call at 8 a.m. MST (10…
January 28, 20160Comments

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The United Family® will donate $100,000 to local schools throughout West Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth and Eastern New Mexico

LUBBOCK, Texas, 2016-Jan-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of United Supermarkets’ 100th anniversary celebration, The United Family® announced today that they will donate $100,000 to local schools throughout West Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth and Eastern New Mexico, as part of its Shop to Support Schools program. Beginning Jan. 13 and running through Oct. 15, guests may…
January 28, 20160Comments

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Staples, Inc. announces leadership changes

FRAMINGHAM, MA, 2016-Jan-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) today announced leadership changes as it creates a more efficient, focused organization. “We are streamlining the organization and building a simplified structure that will speed decision-making and enable us to focus on driving profitable growth,” said Ron Sargent, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “These changes…
January 28, 20160Comments

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Bloomingdale’s celebrates the Year of the Monkey with pop-up shops, special events and cultural presentations

Retailer rings in the Year of the Monkey with Lunar New Year pop-up shops, special events and in-store animation NEW YORK, 2016-Jan-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bloomingdale’s will ring in the Year of the Monkey this Lunar New Year with unique merchandise, special events and cultural presentations from Jan. 15 – March 1, 2016. “Bloomingdale’s looks…
January 28, 20160Comments

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BC Business Magazine again names Save-On-Foods ‘BC’s Most Loved Brand’

Langley, BC, 2016-Jan-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — For a second consecutive year, BC Business Magazine, together with market research firm Ipsos has named Save-On-Foods ‘BC’s Most Loved Brand’! According to BC Business Magazine, brand “love” includes consumers’ perception about the brand including a brand consumers identify with; a brand they trust; a brand that they see…
January 28, 20160Comments

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Tractor Supply Company announces financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 26, 2015

Fourth Quarter Earnings per Share of $0.82; Fourth Quarter Sales Increased 3.9% to $1.65 Billion and Comparable Store Sales Decreased 1.4%; Full Year Earnings per Share Increased 12.8% to $3.00 BRENTWOOD, TN, 2016-Jan-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) , the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today announced…
January 28, 20160Comments

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IKEA expanded solar energy array atop its Detroit-area store

CANTON, MI, 2016-Jan-28 — /EPR Retail News/ —  IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today officially plugged-in an expanded solar energy array atop its Detroit-area store that opened nine years ago in Canton, MI. The 40,000-square-foot solar panel addition consists of a 242.1-kW system built with 781 panels, and will produce 293,502 kWh more…
January 28, 20160Comments

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Indian warehouse and logistics industry set for makeover

Chennai, India, 2016-Jan-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Warehouse management, which forms the backbone of distribution network across India, is all set for a complete makeover, thanks to the advancement in barcode technology which has taken an unassailable control over the effective, safe and error-free dissemination of millions of consignments across the country. During the first…
January 28, 20160Comments

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Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy LLC again receives full specialty pharmacy accreditation from URAC

Accreditation Provides an External Validation of Excellence in Specialty Pharmacy Management DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens today announced a renewed designation that further validates the quality of care delivered to patients with complex conditions through its centralized specialty pharmacy services. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy LLC once again receives full specialty pharmacy accreditation from…
January 26, 20160Comments

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AmRest Holdings SE to open Starbucks stores in Slovakia in 2016

First store will be opened in 2016 in Bratislava Wroclaw, Poland, 2016-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — AmRest Holdings SE („AmRest”) (WSE: EAT), the largest publicly listed restaurant operator in Central Europe, announces its plan to open Starbucks stores in Slovakia in 2016. Adam Mularuk, Starbucks President at AmRest, said: “We are very excited to bring the unique…
January 26, 20160Comments

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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. to host live webcast of its annual meeting of stockholders on Wednesday, 27 January 2016

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq:WBA) will provide a live webcast of its annual meeting of stockholders beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, 27 January 2016. The meeting will be held at Park Hyatt New York, 153 W. 57th St., New York. The meeting’s webcast will be available…
January 26, 20160Comments

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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. announces the appointment of Mr. Claude Tessier as its Chief Financial Officer

Laval, Québec, Canada, 2016-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“CoucheTard”) (TSX: ATD.A/ATD.B) announces today the appointment of Mr. Claude Tessier as its Chief Financial Officer, with effect from January 28, 2016. Mr. Tessier is a retail industry veteran and joins us from Canadian grocer Sobeys Inc., where he was President of the IGA…
January 26, 20160Comments

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RILA elects nine top retail executives to its Board of Directors

AutoZone CEO Elected Board Chairman Arlington, VA, 2016-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced today that nine top retail executives have been elected to the association's Board of Directors. In addition, Bill Rhodes, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of AutoZone, Inc., was elected Board Chairman. The election took place during…
January 26, 20160Comments

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X5 Retail Group N.V. announces preliminary consolidated Q4 and FY net retail sales and operational results ended 31 December 2015

FY 2015 Highlights X5 delivered total net retail sales growth of 27.3% year-on-year (y-o-y), the Company’s fastest pace of growth since 2011. Net retail sales growth of RUB 172.2 bln was the highest in X5’s history. Net retail sales growth was driven by a 13.7% increase in like-for-like (LFL) sales and a 13.6% sales growth contribution…
January 26, 20160Comments

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Dollar General Corporation names Michael M. Calbert as non-executive chairman of the Board effective January 30, 2016

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., 2016-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced that Rick Dreiling will step down as a member and the chairman of the board of directors of Dollar General effective January 29, 2016 and it has named Michael M. “Mike” Calbert as non-executive chairman effective January 30, 2016. Calbert has been a…
January 26, 20160Comments

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Sobeys Inc. announces the departure of its Quebec business unit president Claude Tessier

STELLARTON, NS, 2016-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sobeys Inc. today announced that Claude Tessier, President of the company’s Quebec business unit has left the organization to pursue another opportunity. Simon Gagné, Chief Human Resources Officer, Sobeys Inc., will, in addition to his current responsibilities, oversee the Quebec business unit on an interim basis as the…
January 26, 20160Comments

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Wesfarmers Managing Director Richard Goyder on Homebase acquisition: long-term value creation opportunity for Bunnings

Acquisition overview Acquisition of 100 per cent of Home Retail Group plc’s (Home Retail Group) holding in Homebase for £340 million (A$705 million)¹ Unanimously supported by the Board of Home Retail Group Expected to complete in the first quarter of calendar year 2016, subject to approval by Home Retail Group shareholders and its banking syndicate Acquisition…
January 25, 20160Comments

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The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. retired its remaining mortgage loan facility due in April using borrowings under its $830 million revolving credit facility

YORK, Pa., 2016-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) today announced that, effective as of January 15, 2016,  it has retired its remaining mortgage loan facility due in April using borrowings under the Company's $830 million revolving credit facility.  The mortgage loan facility had principal outstanding of $102.4 million and was secured…
January 25, 20160Comments

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Tiffany & Co. holiday period sales results: Results negatively affected by the strong U.S. dollar and weak tourist spending in a number of markets

NEW YORK, NY, 2016-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) today reported its sales results for the two-month period ended December 31st (“holiday period”). Results were negatively affected by the strong U.S. dollar and weak tourist spending in a number of markets. On a constant-exchange-rate basis that excludes the effect of…
January 25, 20160Comments

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1.2 million Walmart U.S. and Sam’s Club associates to receive pay increase in in 2016

2016 action lifts average hourly full-time rate to $13.38; New paid time off plan gives full- and part-time associates greater control BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2016-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — More than 1.2 million Walmart U.S. and Sam’s Club associates will receive a pay increase under the second phase of the company’s two-year, $2.7 billion investment in workers.…
January 25, 20160Comments

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Grupo Vips repurchased 49% of Starbucks Coffee Spain S.L. equity from Starbucks EMEA

Madrid, Spain, 2016-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks exclusive licensed partner to operate and develop the brand in Spain and Portugal, Grupo Vips, announced today that the company has signed an agreement with Starbucks Coffee Company, in which Grupo Vips has repurchased 49% of Starbucks Coffee Spain S.L. equity to Starbucks EMEA. Grupo Vips had…
January 25, 20160Comments

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Starbucks opened 528 net new stores in Q1 globally; reports record 8% sales increase

Strong Holiday Performance Drives 9% Comp Growth in the U.S. and Americas, 8% Globally; Global Traffic up 4% Consolidated Net Revenues Rise 12% to a Record $5.4 Billion; Channel Development Revenues Jump 16% Consolidated Operating Income up 16% to a Record $1.1 Billion; GAAP EPS of $0.46; Non-GAAP EPS up 15% to a Record $0.46 Dollars…
January 25, 20160Comments

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