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Belgium: Colruyt Group opens shopping centre in Jambes on the former ‘Atelier’ industrial site

Colruyt Group continues its investments in Wallonia Halle, Belgium, 2015-10-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — After the inauguration last June of the new Ath-Lessines distribution centre, Colruyt Group is continuing to invest in Wallonia, this time by opening a shopping centre in Jambes, on the former 'Atelier' industrial site. Located at the entrance to the town…
October 15, 20150Comments

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Shopify to offer UberRUSH delivery services to Shopify merchants

One in 12 orders on Shopify are made locally OTTAWA, ONTARIO, 2015-10-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopify Inc. (NYSE: SHOP, TSX: SH), a leading cloud-based, multichannel commerce platform, today announced a partnership with Uber to offer UberRUSH delivery services to Shopify merchants. Starting today, merchants enrolled in the program can offer their local customers same-day delivery.…
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Seattle-based Nordstrom plans to hire 11,800 part-time and full-time seasonal employees for the holiday season

SEATTLE, 2015-10-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) will hire approximately 11,800 seasonal employees for its Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores, as well as its fulfillment centers to support Nordstrom.com, Nordstromrack.com and HauteLook. Part-time and full-time seasonal positions are available, with the possibility of some roles becoming regular positions. "The holiday season…
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Walmart plans $20 billion share repurchase program over two years

The company provided a three-year strategic framework intended to strengthen its U.S. and e-commerce businesses. Net sales growth is expected to range between 3 and 4 percent annually over the next three years, translating to $45 to $60 billion over the period. Investments in people and technology to drive strong shareholder returns over time. Capital…
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Macy’s Shopper Survey: clothing and gift cards top the list of categories for holiday spending this season

Survey reveals average holiday budget, top spending categories and what services consumers will use to make holiday shopping easier NEW YORK, 2015-10-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Macy’s (NYSE:M) announces findings from a holiday survey of more than 5,000 Macy’s shoppers (ages 18+) who were polled about their plans for this holiday shopping season. The survey results…
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Alimentation Couche-Tard VP and CFO Raymond Paré to resign effective October 16

Laval, Québec, Canada,  2015-10-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“Couche-Tard”) (TSX: ATD.A / ATD.B) today announced that its Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Raymond Paré, has resigned effective October 16, 2015. Mr. Paré has indicated his intention to pursue other interests and to spend more time with his family. Couche-Tard’s Board of…
October 15, 20150Comments

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Tractor Supply Company to release its 3Q 2015 results after the market closes on Wednesday, October 21, 2015

BRENTWOOD, TN, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) , the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, intends to release its third quarter 2015 results after the market closes on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. In conjunction with this release, the management of Tractor Supply Company will host a…
October 14, 20150Comments

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C-star to extend its exhibition space for next year’s retail trade fair in Shanghai

Expansion into two halls: N4+N5 New highlight: Retail Technology Village Official German Pavilion confirmed Düsseldorf, Germany, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — May 2015 saw the inaugural edition of C-star, Shanghai's International Trade Fair for Solutions and Trends all about Retail. With 162 exhibitors from 23 countries and more than 5,700 trade visitors, the first…
October 14, 20150Comments

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2015-16 NACS Chairman Jack Kofdarali: Test your limits. Test the unknown. And work together to get better

​LAS VEGAS, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — “Test your limits. Test the unknown. And work together to get better,” Jack Kofdarali, president of Corona, California-based J&T Management Inc., told NACS Show attendees after accepting the gavel as the 2015-16 NACS Chairman of the Board during the 2015 NACS Show Closing General Session. Kofdarali urged attendees to…
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The nine featured stores and companies in 2015 NACS Ideas 2 Go video

LAS VEGAS, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 2015 NACS Ideas 2 Go video is now available for purchase online. The fast-paced “Ideas 2 Go” program showcases emerging concepts that redefine convenience — as well as quick takeaways that retailers could easily implement at their own stores. Since 1994, Ideas 2 Go has provided a fast-paced…
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NACS President and CEO Hank Armour addresses the NACS Show general session

LAS VEGAS, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — “We’ve been hard at work developing tools to help you defend and grow your businesses,” NACS President and CEO Hank Armour told attendees at the Oct. 13 NACS Show general session. Armour said that NACS improves the convenience retailing industry by scouting and sharing global best practices, by…
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X5 Retail Group announces the signing of cooperation agreement between Pyaterochka and telecom operator Tele2

Moscow, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group, a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), announces the signing of a cooperation agreement between its Pyaterochka subsidiary and telecom operator Tele2. The agreement was signed at the Russia Calling investment forum in Moscow by Pyaterochka CEO Olga Naumova and Tele2 First Deputy CEO…
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SUPERVALU to hold its fiscal 2016 Q2 conference call on October 21, 2015

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) will hold its fiscal 2016 second quarter conference call on Wednesday October 21, 2015 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 Webcasts.” About…
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Saudi Automotive Services Company invites shareholders to attend 34th Ordinary General Assembly Meeting on Oct 25, 2015

Retailing and Operation Division Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of Saudi Automotive Services Company (SASCO) invites the shareholders who own (20) shares or more to attend 34th Ordinary General Assembly Meeting (Second Meeting) which will be held at 04:00 pm of Sunday October 25, 2015 at…
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Dollar Tree to re-brand its Deals Stores to Dollar Tree Stores in 2016

217 Deals Stores Will Be Converted to Dollar Tree Stores Enables Company to Better Focus on Growth of Its Two Primary Banners CHESAPEAKE, Va., 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores, today announced plans to re-brand its Deals banner. Of its 222 store locations, 217…
October 14, 20150Comments

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Ross Stores announces the opening of 19 Ross Dress for Less® and 7 dd’s DISCOUNTS® stores across 14 different states in Sep and Oct

Added 90 Total Stores in 2015 DUBLIN, Calif., 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ross Stores today announced the opening of 19 Ross Dress for Less® ("Ross") and seven dd's DISCOUNTS® stores across 14 different states in September and October. These new locations complete the Company's 2015 expansion plans to add a total of 90 stores…
October 13, 20150Comments

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Schnucks hosts job fair to fill positions across the Evansville area; will hold open interviews at Holiday Inn Evansville Airport until Oct 23

EVANSVILLE, Ind., 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — If you are interested in starting a new career, looking for a career change or just want to supplement your income, Schnucks might be the answer for you. Schnucks is hosting a job fair to fill positions across the Evansville area including the Darmstadt location scheduled to open later this…
October 13, 20150Comments

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Staples and Office Depot mutually agreed with the FTC to extend the review period for the Office Depot acquisition

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples and Office Depot today announced that they have mutually agreed with the Federal Trade Commission to extend the review period for the Office Depot acquisition. Under the terms of the agreement, the FTC has agreed to issue its decision regarding this transaction by December 8, 2015. “We’re pleased to…
October 13, 20150Comments

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Techstars METRO Accelerator announces the start-ups taking part in its programme

Techstars METRO Accelerator supports Digital Transformation in restaurants, hotels and catering companies Eleven international startup teams are moving to Berlin for three months New technologies help independent entrepreneurs from the hospitality industry develop their business Düsseldorf, Germany, 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Techstars METRO Accelerator opens its doors today and announces the start-ups taking part…
October 13, 20150Comments

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BRC-KPMG: Non-Food products sales online in UK grew 14.2% in September

- Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 14.2% in September versus a year earlier, when it had risen by 8.2% over the previous year, the second-slowest growth of 2014. This is ahead of the 12-month average of 12.1%. - In September 2015, Online sales represented 17.7% of total Non-Food sales, against 17.2% in…
October 13, 20150Comments

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The National Association of Convenience Stores elects four new retail members to serve on its Board of Directors

LAS VEGAS, 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) announced the election of four retail members to serve on its Board of Directors. The new members were named to their positions during the NACS Board of Directors meeting at the NACS Show in Las Vegas. The four NACS retail members elected to…
October 13, 20150Comments

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Darden Restaurants announces the appointment of Matt Broad as its SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) today announced the appointment of Matt Broad as its Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective tomorrow, October 13, 2015.  In this role, Broad assumes responsibility for all legal affairs, including corporate governance, labor and employment law, development law, litigation…
October 13, 20150Comments

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Sean Skelley appointed President Home Services at Sears Holdings Corporation

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) today announced the appointment of Sean Skelley as president, Home Services. In his new role with the company, Skelley will be accountable for all aspects of the company's Home Services business. Skelley's background includes over 20 years with Best Buy Co. Inc.,…
October 12, 20150Comments

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U.S. EPA presented Stater Bros. Markets with its GreenChill Partnership’s “Best Emissions Rate” award

Company maintained lowest corporate-wide refrigerant emissions rate for third year in a row San Bernardino, California, 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently presented Stater Bros. Markets with its GreenChill Partnership’s “Best Emissions Rate” award. The honor recognizes the supermarket chain for maintaining the lowest corporate-wide refrigerant emissions rate among large retail…
October 12, 20150Comments

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The TJX Companies Board of Directors to elect Ernie Herrman CEO

The TJX Companies, Inc. Announces CEO Succession Plan; Ernie Herrman to Be Named CEO; Carol Meyrowitz to Become Executive Chairman FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX), the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a CEO…
October 12, 20150Comments

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Nordstrom opened the doors to its new, relocated store at Del Amo Fashion Center

SEATTLE, 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom, Inc.opened the doors to its new, relocated store at Del Amo Fashion Center today. The two-level, 138,000 square-foot store features the latest interior and exterior design concepts, a full-service restaurant and bar, new apparel departments and an enhanced beauty experience. The store is…
October 12, 20150Comments

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Tesco the first UK supermarket to guarantee customers they will never pay more for their branded shop compared with other leading supermarkets

Research reveals UK shoppers could be missing out on hundreds of millions of pounds in annual savings CHESHUNT, England, 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today become the first UK supermarket to offer an immediate price match at tills, guaranteeing to customers they will never pay more for their branded shop compared with other…
October 12, 20150Comments

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Macy’s, Inc. sells the top four floors of its downtown Seattle store to controlled affiliate of Starwood Capital Group

CINCINNATI, 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced it has sold the top four floors (levels five through eight) of underutilized space in its downtown Seattle store, located at 300 Pine Street, to a controlled affiliate of Starwood Capital Group to be converted to office use. The Macy’s store will remain open and operating,…
October 12, 20150Comments

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NRF and Hackett Associates: Import cargo volume expected to increase 3.3 % this month as retailers make final preparations for the holiday season

WASHINGTON, 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 3.3 percent this month over the same time last year as retailers make final preparations for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation…
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