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Amazon Prime Now customers in Chicago can now enjoy delivery from local restaurants

Prime Now customers in Chicago can now enjoy delivery from local restaurants, including Balena, Big Bowl, Big Star, Chicago q, M Burger, RPM Italian, Wildfire, and many more Free delivery for a limited time on all restaurant orders SEATTLE, 2016-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that Prime Now customers in Chicagocan…
January 25, 20160Comments

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Federal income tax treatment for 2015 distributions to holders of Federal Realty Investment Trust’s Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ - Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) released today the Federal income tax treatment for 2015 distributions to holders of its Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (NYSE: FRT). The characterization of distributions on our common shares traded under the ticker symbol FRT is as follows: Distribution Type CUSIP Record Date Payable Date Distr. Per Share Taxable Ordinary…
January 25, 20160Comments

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NRF: US DOL’s concept of a joint employer is even worse than what we’ve seen from the NLRB

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation said joint employer standards issued today by the Labor Department are too broad and that Obama administration attempts to hold more companies responsible for the action of subcontractors or franchisees should be overturned by Congress. “The Labor Department’s concept of a joint employer is even worse…
January 25, 20160Comments

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National Council of Chain Restaurants on US DOL’s joint employer standards: misguided intrusion in the affairs of America’s small businesses

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Council of Chain Restaurants said the joint employer standards issued today by the U.S. Labor Department are a misguided intrusion in the affairs of America’s small businesses. “The Labor Department is codifying a radical concept of employer-employee relationships and it is the most aggressive attempt yet to build on…
January 25, 20160Comments

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Wesfarmers’ 2016 half-year results will be announced on Wednesday 24 February 2016

Perth, Australia, 2016-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Manager Company Announcements Office Australian Securities Exchange ADVANCE NOTICE - 2016 HALF-YEAR RESULTS Wesfarmers’ 2016 half-year results (including second quarter retail sales results) will be announced on Wednesday 24 February 2016. An analyst briefing will be held at 10:00am (AWST) / 1:00pm (AEDT) following the release of the half-year results announcement. This briefing will…
January 25, 20160Comments

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PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk hypermart opened the 115th G7 concept Hypermart at Kuala Kapuas, Central Borneo

Tangerang, Indonesia, 2016-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk (MPPA), a multi-format modern retailer in Indonesia, which operates Hypermart, Foodmart and Boston Health & Beauty, today has opened the 115th Hypermart outlets at Kuala Kapuas, Central Borneo with the concept of G7 which has a gross selling area of ± 5,200 m2. Hypermart…
January 25, 20160Comments

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Bridgepoint acquired leading retailer of children’s apparel, toys and accessories in Poland for €247 million

LONDON, 2016-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Smyk, the leading retailer of children’s apparel, toys and accessories in Poland, has been acquired by Bridgepoint from Empik Media & Fashion, a Warsaw Stock Exchange-listed retail group, in a transaction totalling €247 million. Established in 1952 as a toy and apparel retailer in Warsaw, Smyk now operates a network…
January 25, 20160Comments

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Kesko ranked 15th in Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list

In the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list, Kesko ranked 15th and was, at the same time, the most sustainable trading sector company in the world. The list of the most sustainable corporations is announced today at the World Economic Forum in Davos. HELSINKI, Finland, 2016-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The companies…
January 22, 20160Comments

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SRC-KPMG: Scottish retail sales decreased by 0.2% in 2015 compared with December 2014

In December 2015, total Scottish sales decreased by 0.2% compared with December 2014, when they had declined by 1.8%. This is the best performance since January 2014, excluding Easter distortions. Like-for-like sales decreased by 0.4% on last December, when they had decreased by 2.6%. Adjusted for deflation measured by the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index (SPI),…
January 22, 20160Comments

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RILA: blizzard real-world example for why scheduling legislation would be a disaster for local retailers and DC residents

Arlington , VA, 2016-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — ​​All signs point toward a major winter weather event disrupting our region starting tomorrow. As families in all four D.C. quadrants head to grocery stores, hardware stores, big box retailers, and pharmacies to make sure they are covered in the event of a disruption of essential services,…
January 22, 20160Comments

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Gap Inc. to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2015 levels by the end of 2020

With release of the company’s most recent global sustainability report, Gap Inc. commits to reducing absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all global owned and operated facilities by 50 percent from 2015 levels by the end of 2020 SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — As a strategic investment to foster cleaner global business, Gap…
January 22, 20160Comments

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MUSIC STORE upgrades to Intershop 7.4

Leading  music retailer invests in future-proof shop solution for efficient navigation of international online sales Intershop partner dotsource implements attractive, easy-to-manage, modern shopping environment Jena, Cologne, Germany, 2016-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — MUSIC STORE continues to rely on Intershop’s innovative omni-channel commerce solutions. By upgrading to Intershop 7.4 the world‘s fifth largest musical instrument…
January 22, 20160Comments

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Dunkin’ Brands and GPI to develop more than 250 of Dunkin’ Donuts and more than 70 Baskin-Robbins restaurants in South Africa

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-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Brands, the parent company of two of the world’s most recognizable brands, Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins,…
January 22, 20160Comments

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CBRE Group honored with “Outstanding Member of the Year” award by the China General Chamber of Commerce – U.S.A.

Achievement Follows Top Honor for CBRE at REBNY Ingenious Deal Awards LOS ANGELES, CA, 2016-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. announced today that it has been honored with an "Outstanding Member of the Year" award by the China General Chamber of Commerce – U.S.A. (CGCC). Darcy Stacom, Vice Chairman, Capital Markets, CBRE received the award…
January 22, 20160Comments

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Edwards of Conwy to supply Co-op food stores across Wales with its award winning sausages and burgers

MANCHESTER, UK, 2016-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — A Conwy-based master butcher has seen the New Year get off to a “sizzling” start after winning a contract to supply more than 160 Co-op food stores across Wales with its award winning sausages and burgers. Edwards of Conwy anticipates a sales boost of up to 15 percent and…
January 22, 20160Comments

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BESTSELLER UNITED Acquires majority stake in Bianco Footwear

BESTSELLER UNITED HAS BOUGHT THE MAJORITY OF THE DANISH COMPANY BIANCO FOOTWEAR. BRANDE, Denmark, 2016-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Anders Holch Povlsen comments on the new investment in Bianco Footwear: “We have known the founder behind Bianco Footwear for many years, and I know that we share many of the same ideas and beliefs. At several occasions…
January 22, 20160Comments

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Zalando posts 30-31 per cent revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2015

Strong continued growth with Q4 revenues at EUR 865-872 million (30-31 per cent growth) Adjusted EBIT of EUR 61-78 million (7-9 per cent margin), in line with prior management guidance Full year revenues at EUR 2,955-2,962 million, clearly profitable with 3.3-3.9 per cent adjusted EBIT margin BERLIN, 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Zalando SE,…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Defense Commissary Agency becomes the first U.S. retailer to create an omnicommerce experience with NCR Retail ONE

New NCR commerce hub unites an open ecosystem of retail applications and data with an omnichannel software platform NEW YORK, 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, today announced that the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) will be the first U.S. retailer to create an omnicommerce experience with…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Honeywell and NCR Corporation announces strategic partnership at the NRF’s Big Show in New York

Collaboration to deliver technology solutions to retail, supply chain and government customers FORT MILL, S.C., 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) to form a global strategic alliance to develop new service solutions combining the core competencies of both firms in…
January 21, 20160Comments

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NCR Corporation introduces two new POS models at the NRF Big Show in New York

Grocery chain Big Y one-of-the-first to deploy XR8 point-of-sale terminals, bringing new configurations and performance options for checkout environments NEW YORK, 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, today introduced at the NRF Big Show in New York two new point-of-sale (POS) models that bring more…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Ethical Trading Initiative grants full membership to Bonmarché

Wakefield, England, 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bonmarché joined the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) as a Foundation Stage Member in July 2013 and has now been confirmed as a Full Member. The ETI promotes respect for workers’ rights around the globe. Full membership was granted because of Bonmarché’s commitment to ethical practice within its core business, for…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Staples and Office Depot intend to waive the merger agreement termination date to May 16, 2016

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and BOCA RATON, Fla., 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) and Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP) today announced that the Board of Directors of both companies intend to waive the merger agreement termination date of February 4, 2016, and extend it to May 16, 2016.  The extension allows for the…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Ralphs Grocery Company keeps its commitment of giving; donated more than $6 million to communities and charitable causes in 2015

Company also Donates 3.4 Million Pounds of Fresh Food to Feeding America Partner Agencies LOS ANGELES, 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ralphs Grocery Company believes in giving back to the communities its store serve. In keeping with its commitment of giving, the supermarket company today announced that it contributed more than $6 million to local communities…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Lowe’s to exit the joint venture with Woolworths Limited in Australia

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today announced it has provided notification to Woolworths Limited, its joint venture partner in Australia, of its intent to begin the process of exiting its investment in the joint venture, which operates Masters Home Improvement stores and Home Timber and Hardware Group’s…
January 21, 20160Comments

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CVS Health announces partnerships with the National Black Nurses Association and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses

New alliances with National Black Nurses Association & National Association of Hispanic Nurses to strengthen company’s diverse nursing workforce populations WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of an ongoing commitment to develop a diverse workforce that reflects the patients and communities it serves, CVS Health today announced strategic partnerships with two leading national…
January 21, 20160Comments

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Golub Corporation announces the appointment of Scott Grimmett as its chief executive officer

Accomplished Executive to Lead Family-Owned Company SCHENECTADY, NY, 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Golub family today announced that Scott Grimmett has been named chief executive officer (CEO), of the Schenectady, NY based Golub Corporation, parent company of Price Chopper, Market Bistro and Market 32. Grimmett, who will also carry the title of president, has…
January 21, 20160Comments

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ascena retail group names Duane Holloway as Senior Vice President and General Counsel

MAHWAH, N.J., 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ:ASNA) (the “Company”), today announced the appointment of Duane Holloway as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective immediately. Mr. Holloway will serve on the Company’s leadership team and report to David Jaffe, President and CEO. He will be responsible for overseeing all legal…
January 21, 20160Comments

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The National Retail Federation announces new members to its Board of Directors

Washington, DC, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today announced the addition of five retail company executives and a state retail association president to its Board of Directors. “These new board members are thought leaders with decades of experience in every aspect of the retail industry,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said.…
January 20, 20160Comments

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NACS launches new online resource for everything fuels-related: the Fuels Resource Center

​ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The convenience and fuel retailing industry sells 80% of the fuels purchased in the United States at approximately 128,000 convenience stores—that’s about 40 million fill-ups a day. As the voice of the industry in the fuels arena, NACS created the Fuels Resource Center to encompass research, news and…
January 20, 20160Comments

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Immochan names Philippe GRACIA as its new Human Resources Director

Following the reorganisation of Groupe Auchan into three independent businesses, Immochan reinforces the Board of Directors. Philippe GRACIA has been appointed HRD in one of Europe's leading commercial real estate companies. Croix Cedex, France, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Aged 56 and with a Masters in Human Resources, Philippe Gracia began his career in 1983 at…
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