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The Walt Disney Company welcomes Martha Welborne as Senior Vice President, Real Estate & Global Facilities

BURBANK, Calif., 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Walt Disney Company announced today that Martha Welborne has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Real Estate & Global Facilities, reporting to Christine M. McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Ms. Welborne will drive the Company’s overall real estate strategy while overseeing…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Nike President and CEO Mark G. Parker elected to The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors

BURBANK, Calif., 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors has elected Mark G. Parker, the president and chief executive officer of Nike, Inc., as a director, effective immediately. “As CEO of Nike, Mark is widely recognized for driving the stellar growth of an industry-leading brand,” said Robert A. Iger,…
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Delaware North Sportservice to integrate its retail POS and inventory management systems through NCR Counterpoint

NCR software delivers purchasing, receiving, inventory control and credit card processing in single solution at Amalie Arena DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced today Delaware North Sportservice , which operates Amalie Arena for the Tampa Bay Lightning, is integrating its retail point-of-sale (POS) and inventory management…
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BevMo! launches its new digital platform using the NCR eCommerce Click & Collect platform

Better experiences now possible as Magento-based online platform integrates with NCR in-store systems and NCR offer-delivery engine for ClubBev! members NRF Big Show 2016, New York, 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — BevMo!, the largest specialty beverage retailer on the West Coast, successfully launched its new digital platform using the NCR eCommerce Click & Collect platform. NCR…
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NCR ATM and software solutions to modernize Deutsche Postbank’s retail bank branch network

NCR ATM and software solutions enable one of Germany’s largest retail banks to improve service and offer greater flexibility for customers Augsburg, Germany, 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced today that Deutsche Postbank AG will modernize its retail bank branch network with NCR intelligent…
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Alibaba Group Holding Limited to report its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 on January 28, 2016

Hangzhou, China, 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 before the U.S. market opens on Thursday, January 28, 2016, and will hold a conference call to discuss the financial results at 7:30 a.m. U.S.…
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Bed Bath & Beyond’s Q3 FY 2015 comparable sales on digital channels grew in excess of 25%

Net Earnings per Diluted Share of $1.09 Net Sales Increased by Approximately 0.3%; 0.7% on a Constant Currency Basis Comparable Sales Decreased by Approximately 0.4%; Relatively Flat on a Constant Currency Basis Comparable Sales from Customer Facing Digital Channels Grew in Excess of 25% Modeling Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Net Earnings per…
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ascena retail group reaffirmed its full year EPS guidance range of $0.75 to $0.80 for the 52-week period ending July 23, 2016

MAHWAH, N.J., 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ – ASNA) (the “Company”) today announced consolidated comparable sales decreased 4% over the Holiday period, which represents performance fromSaturday, November 21, 2015 through Sunday, January 3, 2016. The Company also reaffirmed its full year EPS guidance range of $0.75 to $0.80 for the…
January 14, 20160Comments

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Jeff Burt to succeed Lynn Gust as President of Fred Meyer Stores

CINCINNATI, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today the retirement of Fred Meyer President Lynn Gust, and the promotion of Jeff Burt to succeed him. Mr. Burt currently serves as president of Kroger's Central division. Fred Meyer Stores, based in Portland, Ore., offers one-stop shopping at 132 multi-department stores in…
January 13, 20160Comments

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Sainsbury’s Chief Executive Mike Coupe: We have traded well during the festive period in a highly competitive market

LONDON, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Good sales performance with like-for-like volume and transaction growth Total Retail sales for third quarter up 0.8 per cent (excl fuel), down 0.7 per cent (inc fuel) Like-for-like Retail sales for third quarter down 0.4 per cent (excl fuel), down 1.8 per cent (inc fuel) Over 30 million customer…
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Sainsbury’s Chief Executive Mike Coupe: We approached the half-way point in our 20×20 Sustainability Plan

LONDON, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — We've updated our sustainability strategy and we’re helping Swadlincote make food waste history. Lucy Bronze, one of the stars of the England Women’s Football World Cup squad, was named as an ambassador for Sainsbury’s Active Kids. Lucy will join existing ambassadors Daniel Sturridge, Ellie Simmonds and Jonnie Peacock…
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Overstock.com’s mobile app named the Web Marketing Association’s Best Shopping Mobile Application for the 2015 Mobile Web Awards

SALT LAKE CITY, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) announced today that its mobile app has been named the Web Marketing Association’s Best Shopping Mobile Application for the 2015 Mobile Web Awards. This marks the fourth consecutive year in which an Overstock.com mobile app has been honored by the group. The award is one…
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Signet Jewelers Holiday Season total sales up 5.0% over the prior year

HAMILTON, Bermuda, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Signet Jewelers Limited (“Signet”) (NYSE and LSE: SIG), the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, today announced its sales for the eight weeks ended December 26, 2015 (“Holiday Season”) and guidance for the 13 weeks (“Fourth Quarter”) ending January 30, 2016. Holiday Season Sales Highlights: Total sales of $1,947.8 million,…
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Deirdre Zimmermann appointed Senior Vice President, Marketing at Raley’s Family of Fine Stores

Fair Oaks, CA, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Raley’s Family of Fine Stores has named Deirdre Zimmermann as Senior Vice President, Marketing. In her new role, Deirdre will lead the advertising, marketing and external communications teams to advance the company’s brand.  As the company continues to promote the vision of health and wellness, Deirdre brings…
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Amazon: new staffed package pickup point to be opened on the University of Pennsylvania campus

Amazon Student and Amazon Prime members at Penn will get Free Same-Day Pickup on over two million items when shipped to the Amazon@Penn location SEATTLE, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today announced Amazon@Penn, a new staffed package pickup point to be opened on the University of Pennsylvania campus. The first such facility at an…
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Starbucks partners (employees) to work alongside farmers in coffee growing regions

SEATTLE, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Starbucks Origin Experience takes partners (employees) from behind the counters of stores, corporate offices and roasting plants and brings them to work alongside farmers in coffee growing regions. The program offers a valuable perspective for people who have a passion for coffee, but may not have a connection to the distant places…
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Harley Finkelstein named Chief Operating Officer at Shopify

Ottawa, Canada, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP)(TSX:SH) today announced that Harley Finkelstein has been named Chief Operating Officer. As Shopify’s first COO, Finkelstein will manage Corporate and Business Development, Sales, Shopify Plus, the Shopify Partner program, Shopify’s App Store, Merchant Support and all external and merchant-facing initiatives. Finkelstein joined Shopify in 2010 to support…
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Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will present at ICR Conference 2016

DENVER, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) today announced that the Company will present at an upcoming investor conference. On Wednesday, January 13, 2016, the Company is scheduled to present at ICR Conference 2016 at 1:30 pm Eastern Time. The presentation will be webcast live from the Company’s Web Site at…
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SUPERVALU reports $4.11 billion net sales in Q3 fiscal 2016

Consolidated operating earnings of $101 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $182 million for Q3 fiscal 2016 Net earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.13; adjusted earnings per share of $0.16 Redeemed remaining $278 million of 8.00% Senior Notes due May 2016 on January 6, 2016 MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) today…
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Wincor Nixdorf to provide services for the ATM network of Banco Santander in Mexico

Paderborn, GERMANY, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf has received an order from Banco Santander in Mexico to provide services for the bank’s ATM network. The contract will run for three years. Wincor Nixdorf will provide round-the-clock remote monitoring of Banco Santander’s 5,200 ATMs, located both in the bank’s branches and at third-party locations.…
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Now invisible barcodes to dodge counterfeits at Point of Sale

Chennai, India, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barcodes came into existence half a century ago to speed up the check out process at retail outlets, enhance customer experience and promote businesses. But the booming retail sector, ever increasing demand for faster check-out alternatives and increasing incidents of counterfeit items despite barcoding them, have forced…
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METRO GROUP achieved like-for-like sales in Q1 2015/16 on prior year level (0.1%)

Group like-for-like sales in Q1 2015/16 on prior year level: +0.1% Very good Christmas business in Germany with like-for-like sales increased by 2.1% Currency adjusted sales growth at METRO Cash & Carry compensates for portfolio changes Media-Saturn with positive sales development especially in Germany and Western Europe Sale of METRO Cash & Carry Vietnam successfully…
January 12, 20160Comments

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Alibaba’s Jack Ma joins Starbucks Howard Schultz to discuss the role and responsibility of 21st Century companies

Long-term China growth aspirations on-track with 2,000 stores Reaffirms Employer of Choice commitment with largest-ever Partner-Family Forum in Chengdu and China partner experience investments Continued innovation in customer experience through Starbucks social gifting Alibaba Group Founder and Executive Chairman, Jack Ma, joins Starbucks chairman and ceo, Howard Schultz, to discuss the role and responsibility of…
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BRC’s Helen Dickinson on retail sales in December: This was very much an online Christmas

Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 15.1% in December versus a year earlier, when they had risen by 7.0% over the previous year. This is the best performance since June. December's online sales performance was ahead of its 3-month and 12-month averages of 12.3% and 12.4%, respectively. In December 2015, Online sales…
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Taubman not to move forward with an enclosed regional mall that was slated to be part of Miami Worldcenter mixed-use development in Miami, Florida

Company has decided not to move forward with enclosed regional mall Now pursuing a high street retail plan Write off of $11-$12 million to be recognized in the fourth quarter of 2015 BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., 2016-1-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) today announced that it has decided not to move forward…
January 12, 20160Comments

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Kimco Realty announces transaction activity in fourth quarter of 2015

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2016-1-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM) today announced transactions of approximately $1.9 billion and $4.4 billion in the fourth quarter and full year 2015, respectively. Highlights for the fourth quarter include the sale of 88 wholly owned and joint venture properties for $1.7 billion, of which Kimco’s share of…
January 12, 20160Comments

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Sheetz to invest more than $15 million to raise the wages of store employees

ALTOONA, Pa., 2016-1-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — To further their commitment to offer employees a great place to work and a competitive total compensation package, Sheetz, one of America's fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains, will invest more than $15 million to raise the wages of store employees across the company without…
January 12, 20160Comments

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Advocate Health Care to own and operate 56 Healthcare Clinics at Walgreens stores across Chicagoland area

Clinical agreement to improve care coordination and access across 56 retail clinic locations DEERFIELD, Ill. & CHICAGO, 2016-1-12 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Walgreens and Advocate Health Care today announced Advocate will own and operate the 56 Healthcare Clinics at Walgreens stores across the greater Chicagoland area. The retail clinics will function as part of Advocate…
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