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PVH Corp. management to participate in the Goldman Sachs Twenty-Second Annual Global Retailing Conference, September 9, 2015

NEW YORK, NY, 2015-8-26— /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) announced today that Company management will participate in the Goldman Sachs Twenty-Second Annual Global Retailing Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. A live audio webcast of management’s fireside chat will be broadcast online at 11:20 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time. The live webcast, as well as the…
August 26, 20150Comments

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Carrefour to acquire 100% of the shares of Rue du Commerce from Altarea Cogedim

Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour announces that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Altarea Cogedim for the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Rue du Commerce. With more than 5 million unique visitors per month, Rue du Commerce is a major player in the non-food e-commerce market in France and boasts a…
August 25, 20150Comments

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Lynn Pendergrass joins Sears Holdings as President, Hardlines

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) announced today that Lynn Pendergrass joined the company in the new role of President, Hardlines. In this position, she will be responsible for working across the Kenmore, Craftsman & DieHard business unit and its hardlines partners — including Home Appliances, Lawn & Garden,…
August 25, 20150Comments

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The Home Depot completed its $1.625 billion acquisition of Interline Brands, Inc

ATLANTA, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced it has completed its $1.625 billion acquisition of Interline Brands, Inc., a leading national distributor and direct marketer of broad-line maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products. The agreement to acquire Interline was previously announced on July 22, 2015. “We’re delighted…
August 25, 20150Comments

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The Kroger Co. will hold open interviews nationwide on Tues., Sept. 15, for all veterans and their family members

Kroger Family of Stores Hiring 20,000 Employees Nationwide CINCINNATI, OH, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) family of stores today announced it will hold open interviews nationwide on Tues., Sept. 15, for all veterans and their family members.  Nationwide, the company is hiring to fill an estimated 20,000 permanent positions in its…
August 25, 20150Comments

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Coop Vitality AG die Pilger Apotheke an der Missionsstrasse in Basel übernommen

Per 1. Januar 2015 hat die Coop Vitality AG die Pilger Apotheke an der Missionsstrasse in Basel übernommen. Am Dienstag, 1. September 2015 wird die Pilger Apotheke in eine Coop Vitality Apotheke umgewandelt. Zur Feier wird vom Donnerstag, 3. bis Samstag, 5. September 2015 ein Rabatt von 10 Prozent auf das gesamte Sortiment* gewährt. BASEL, 2015-8-25—…
August 25, 20150Comments

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Currys PC World announces baking star Luis Troyano as a new ambassador

LONDON, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Today (21st August), Currys PC World announces baking star Luis Troyano as a new ambassador. As part of his activity with the retailer to promote their range of small kitchen appliances and cookware, Luis will be creating three stunning dessert recipes, designed to inspire the nation to get into…
August 25, 20150Comments

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7‑Eleven acquired 180 Tedeschi Food Shops in greater Boston area

DALLAS, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc. today announced that it has closed on the acquisition of approximately 180 Tedeschi Food Shops (headquarters in Rockland, Mass.). This transaction adds to 7‑Eleven’s existing 150 7‑Eleven® stores in the greater Boston and southern New Hampshire area. 7‑Eleven has made job offers to employees working at the stores and most…
August 25, 20150Comments

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SPAR Indonesia now with 7 supermarkets operational just 12 weeks since launch

Conversion to the SPAR Brand is proceeding as planned Customers delighted with the strong fresh offer and high quality service, cornerstones of SPAR. Investment by PT. Ramayana into staff training is evident with improved focus on customer needs, merchandising techniques and shopping environment. INDONESIA, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Bogor Baru, Bogor Province, opened…
August 25, 20150Comments

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Kyle Watkins appointed VP Business Development for U.S. operations at SPAR Group, Inc.

Kyle Watkins Joins SPAR Group as Vice President Business Development SPAR Positions Itself For Growth Against Key Industry Trends WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Group, Inc., a leading global supplier of merchandising and other retail services, today announced that Kyle Watkins has joined the company in the role of VP Business Development…
August 25, 20150Comments

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Staples announces exclusive student savings with a valid College Student I.D. or verifiable .edu email address for online orders

College Students Receive Exclusive Deals on Laptops, Tablets and More FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS) is making it easy for students to get 110% ready for school with the right technology and tech support services to stay connected this back-to-school season. For college students, Staples is providing exclusive student savings with a…
August 25, 20150Comments

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Funds managed by Sycamore Partners to acquire 100% of Belk, Inc. for approximately $3.0 billion

Belk Stockholders to Receive $68.00 per share in cash Tim Belk to remain CEO Company headquarters to stay in Charlotte, N.C. CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Belk, Inc., the nation's largest family owned and operated fashion department store company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby investment funds…
August 24, 20150Comments

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Éxito closes acquisition of 50% of GPA (Brazil) & 100% of Libertad in Argentina

Saint-Étienne, France, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — As a result of the new organization of the Casino group in Latin America, Éxito closed today the acquisition from Casino group of 50% the ordinary voting shares of its subsidiary GPA in Brazil, representing around 18.8% of the total capital of the company, and a 100% stake…
August 24, 20150Comments

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Ahold CEO Dick Boer: We grew sales, operating income and net income and delivered strong free cash flow in Q2 2015

Zaandam, The Netherlands, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold today published its summary report for the second quarter and first half of 2015. Highlights of the second quarter are: Sales of €8.7 billion, up 17.1% (up 3.1% at constant exchange rates) Sales excluding gas up 4.8% at constant exchange rates Underlying operating margin of 3.8%, down 0.1 percentage…
August 24, 20150Comments

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Chipotle Mexican Grill to hire 4,000 new employees on its first-ever National Career Day on September 9

Job interviews will take place at all U.S. restaurants; applicants are invited to register online for an interview DENVER, CO, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced its first-ever National Career Day, taking place on Wednesday, September 9, with the goal of hiring 4,000 new employees. Management teams at each U.S.…
August 24, 20150Comments

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Dr. Jochen Wiechen to succeed Jochen Moll as Member of Board of Management and Spokesman of Intershop Communications AG

Jena, Germany, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Jochen Moll, Member and Spokesman of Intershop Communications AG’s (ISIN: DE000A0EPUH1) Board of Management, has resigned his position at his own request and with the consent of the Supervisory Board and will exit the company effective September 30, 2015. The responsibilities of the Board’s Spokesman will be assumed by…
August 24, 20150Comments

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Whole Foods Market ranked No. 30 in the Fortune’s ‘Change the World’ list

Company lauded for ‘setting a standard for grocery stores’ and for ‘continually pushing for change’ AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — In its new ranking of 50 companies that “Change the World,” Fortune magazine recognizes Whole Foods Market for “doing well by doing good.” The company ranks No. 30 on the list, which will appear in the…
August 24, 20150Comments

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Starbucks made Fortune’s new list for companies that have made significant progress in addressing major social problems

SEATTLE, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ — Fortune includes Starbucks as one of 51 companies making "a sizable impact on major global social or environmental problems as part of their competitive strategy." The magazine said its goal with the new list is to "shine a spotlight on companies that have made significant progress in addressing major social problems as a part of their…
August 21, 20150Comments

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The Home Depot® declares second quarter cash dividend of 59 cents per share payable on September 17, 2015

ATLANTA, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that its board of directors declared a second quarter cash dividend of 59 cents per share. The dividend is payable on September 17, 2015, to shareholders of record on the close of business on September 3, 2015. This…
August 21, 20150Comments

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Amazon.com to open fifth Texas fulfillment center in San Marcos; will create more than 1,000 full-time positions

Amazon to create more than 1,000 full-time positions at its new fulfillment center in Central Texas SEATTLE, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced plans to open a fifth Texas fulfillment center in San Marcos. In Texas, Amazon currently employs more than 3,500 full-time associates, has invested more than $400 million in…
August 21, 20150Comments

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Walgreens and Providence Health & Services partner to coordinate patient care and improve patient access

Agreement to bring retail clinic expansion to Oregon and Washington under new collaborative services model DEERFIELD, Ill. & SEATTLE, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ —  Walgreens and Providence Health & Services today announced a strategic clinical collaboration aimed at coordinating patient care and improving patient access, which plans to bring up to 25 new retail clinics to…
August 21, 20150Comments

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Lowes Foods strengthens partnership with Unata; expands innovative eCommerce experience across all 60 Lowes Foods-To-Go store locations

WINSTON-SALEM, NC, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ — Lowes Foods, a Carolinas-based grocer with locations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, and Unata, the award-winning leader in 1-to-1 Omni-commerce solutions, are jointly announcing the expansion of a new and innovative eCommerce experience across all 60 Lowes Foods-To-Go store locations. This expansion is a phased rollout across markets,…
August 21, 20150Comments

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Nordstrom, Inc. to open Nordstrom Rack at Wilmot Plaza in Tucson, Arizona; scheduled to open in spring 2016

SEATTLE, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open Nordstrom Rack at Wilmot Plaza in Tucson, Arizona. The approximately 25,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in spring 2016. The property is owned by BP Wilmot Plaza LLC, an affiliate of Bourn Companies, LLC. Nordstrom Rack will be joining fellow…
August 20, 20150Comments

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Baristas Del Caribe acquires exclusive rights to operate Starbucks® stores in Puerto Rico

New agreement will give Baristas Del Caribe, LLC, an affiliate of leading family-owned Puerto Rican group of companies Empresas Fonalledas, exclusive rights to operate Starbucks® stores in Puerto Rico, building on more than a decade of brand loyalty and trust  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Company and Baristas Del Caribe, LLC,…
August 20, 20150Comments

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Crafts retailer Michaels and online DIY marketplace Darby Smart to make crafting simpler and more accessible to everyone

Craft Leader and Online DIY Marketplace Join Forces to Make Crafting Easier, More Accessible for All IRVING, Texas, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Michaels (Nasdaq:MIK), the world's largest arts and crafts retailer and top online crafting resource, has partnered with trend-driven online DIY marketplace Darby Smart to make crafting simpler and more accessible to everyone. The partnership…
August 20, 20150Comments

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Haggen to close or sell a number of locations in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and Washington to improve its business and strengthen its competitive position

Bellingham, Wash., 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Haggen, the West Coast regional grocer, today announced that in order to continue to improve its business and strengthen its competitive position, it has decided to close or sell a number of locations in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Most of the stores being closed or sold were acquired…
August 20, 20150Comments

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X5 Retail Group announces the acquisition of 104 stores owned by the Rosinka Group in Southwest Russia

MOSCOW, 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group, a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), announces the acquisition of 104 stores owned by the Rosinka Group in the Orel, Voronezh, Lipetsk, Kursk and Tambov regions. The purchased Rosinka, Apelsin and Sberegaika stores will be rebranded under the Pyaterochka retail chain. Nearly half of the acquired…
August 20, 20150Comments

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Zipcar to place vehicles at 7‑Eleven® stores throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area

Vehicles available for reservation at nine locations throughout the district Washington, D.C., 2015-8-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, today announced a new agreement with 7‑Eleven, Inc. to place a total of 18 Zipcars at nine 7‑Eleven® stores throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. These vehicles are now available for…
August 20, 20150Comments

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CVS Health Corporation announces the completion of the acquisition of Omnicare for approximately $12.9 billion

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Omnicare, the leading provider of pharmacy services to long term care facilities, for a total enterprise value of approximately $12.9 billion. About CVS Health CVS Health (NYSE:  CVS) is a pharmacy innovation company helping people on their path to…
August 19, 20150Comments

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The Kroger Co. announces the establishment of two new supermarket divisions in Texas, Dallas and Houston divisions

New Structure Will Support Significant Investment in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston Markets  CINCINNATI, OH, 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced the establishment of two new supermarket divisions, a Dallas division and a Houston division. Previously, both markets were served as part of Kroger's Southwest division. Kroger also announced that Dana Zurcher has…
August 19, 20150Comments

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