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Starbucks, Lyft announce new, multi-year deal

My Starbucks Rewards® Extended to Lyft Drivers, Awarded Immediate Gold Level Status Drivers and Riders to Be Rewarded, Incentivized with Stars SEATTLE, 2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq: SBUX) and Lyft, one of the nation’s leading transportation network companies, today announced a new, multi-year deal that will increase value for current customers, attract new customers, reward…
July 24, 20150Comments

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Walmart opens new fulfillment center in Bethlehem, Pa. to support its rapidly growing e-commerce business

New State-of-the-Art Center Brings Nearly 400 New Full-Time Jobs to Bethlehem; Enhances Retailer’s Ability to Deliver Online Orders Faster and at Lower Cost BETHLEHEM, Pa., 2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart today held a sneak preview event at its new fulfillment center in Bethlehem, Pa. The facility, one of two Walmart centers in the Lehigh Valley dedicated…
July 24, 20150Comments

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. acquires the outstanding shares in Yihaodian; taking full ownership of its fast-growing e-commerce business in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA,  2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced it has acquired the outstanding shares in Yihaodian, taking full ownership of its fast-growing e-commerce business in China.  Wang Lu, president and CEO of Walmart Global eCommerce in Asia, will lead Yihaodian as part of his overall executive responsibilities. With full ownership…
July 24, 20150Comments

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J. C. Penney Company, Inc. announces that Mandy Ginsberg has been elected to its board of directors

PLANO, Texas, 2015-7-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) today announced that Mandy Ginsberg, an accomplished leader with extensive online consumer acumen, has been elected to its board of directors. Ginsberg is the chief executive officer of The Princeton Review, a leading test preparation company that helps millions of students get into…
July 23, 20150Comments

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CBRE: Chinese outbound capital flows into global commercial real estate markets exceeded US$10 billion in a year for the first time ever

U.S. Accounts for Over One Fifth of Total Outbound Investment from China Los Angeles, 2015-7-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chinese outbound capital flows into global commercial real estate markets have exceeded US$10 billion in a year for the first time ever, according to the latest research from CBRE Group, Inc. Over the past four years annual…
July 23, 20150Comments

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Asda’s latest Income Tracker reveals that Brits had an extra £18 a week to spend in June compared to a year ago

Asda’s latest Income Tracker reveals that Brits had an extra £18 a week to spend in June compared to a year ago, with the falling price of food, drink, clothing and outdoor living freeing up cash for some fun in the sun The average UK household had £189 a week of discretionary income in June 2015,…
July 22, 20150Comments

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Kesko plans to have its new main office building ‘K-kampus’ in Ruskeasuo, Helsinki by 2018

Kesko plans to have its new main office building, the so-called 'K-kampus', in Ruskeasuo, Helsinki by 2018. The new premises would accommodate the majority of Kesko Group's functions in the Greater Helsinki area. The aim is also to open a new K-food store on the same property. The area at the crossing of Mannerheimintie and…
July 22, 20150Comments

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METRO PROPERTIES divested majority shareholdings in 10 Real hypermarkets to Berlin-based Carlton Investment as part of a joint venture

Carlton Investment acquires 60% of real estate portfolio comprising 10 Real hypermarkets; METRO PROPERTIES retains shareholding of 40% Locations for Real secured in the long term Together with Real focus on sustainable development enhancing the appeal of the retail stores Düsseldorf, Germany, 2015-7-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The real estate subsidiary of METRO GROUP, METRO PROPERTIES,…
July 22, 20150Comments

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Starbucks Coffee Company expands relationship with The New York Times Company; announces an elevated digital news experience for the Starbucks® mobile app

Agreement expands existing in-store relationship to 10M My Starbucks Rewards® loyalty members via The New York Times digital “daily briefing” and additional content My Starbucks Rewards® members will be able to “Earn Stars Everywhere,” including through paid digital and print subscriptions to The New York Times SEATTLE, 2015-7-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Company…
July 22, 20150Comments

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EROSKI renueva su certificación SA 8000 en gestión ética

La certificación tiene en cuenta las condiciones de trabajo éticas, los derechos laborales, la responsabilidad social empresarial y el diálogo social La cooperativa mantiene desde 2003 esta certificación, sometiéndose a auditorías de control cada seis meses La certificación SA 8000 es una de las acreditaciones internacionales más exigentes en relación a los derechos internacionales de…
July 21, 20150Comments

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Belk to open new 230,000 square foot flagship location at The Shoppes at Bel Air to serve the greater Mobile, Ala. region

Belk to invest $15 million to convert a former Sears building into a new Belk flagship store -New 230,000 square foot flagship will offer premium brand assortments and the latest in Modern. Southern. Style. CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Belk today announced that the company is opening a new 230,000 square foot flagship…
July 21, 20150Comments

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Dunkin’ Donuts signs multi-unit store development agreements for 26 new restaurants in Fresno and San Francisco

MORE THAN 275 DUNKIN’ DONUTS RESTAURANTS PLANNED FOR CALIFORNIA OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS CANTON, MA, 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of multi-unit store development agreements with two franchise groups for a total commitment of 26 new restaurants in Fresno and…
July 21, 20150Comments

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Whole Foods Market’s new Evanston Store to feature an exclusive beer brewed by local Sketchbook Brewing Company

Sketchbook Brewing Company Creates Exclusive Beer for New Evanston Store Evanston, Illinois, 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market Green Bay Road, opening July 29 in Evanston, Illinois, will feature an exclusive beer brewed by an up-and-coming Sketchbook Brewing Company located in Evanston. Made from organic malts and hops locally sourced from farms in Wisconsin…
July 21, 20150Comments

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Rite Aid announces the opening of HealthSpot stations inside 25 Rite Aid pharmacies in Ohio

CAMP HILL, PA, 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid, one of the nation's leading drugstore chains and HealthSpot®, a pioneer in patient and provider driven healthcare technology, announced today the opening of HealthSpot stations inside 25 Rite Aid pharmacies in Ohio. Through the HealthSpot stations, customers will be able conveniently access a variety of…
July 21, 20150Comments

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REWE: Vorwürfe der Initiative „Leere Tonne“ sind haltlos

Köln, 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Medienberichten zufolge wirft die Kölner Initiative „Leere Tonne“ den REWE-Supermärkten vor, angeblich das Wegwerfen von Backwaren zu befördern, indem das Unternehmen die Bäcker in der Vorkassenzone zwinge, auch in den Abendstunden volle Regale zu haben. Diese Behauptung ist falsch und ignoriert die Tatsachen: „Wir bieten unseren Kunden im REWE-Markt…
July 21, 20150Comments

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Foodstuffs: New World and PAK’nSAVE stores in Auckland to champion the new soft plastic bags initiative

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — New World and PAK’nSAVE stores in Auckland will champion the new soft plastic bags initiative announced by Environment Minister, Nick Smith, over the weekend. The novel programme promises to introduce REDcycle soft plastic recycling bins at stores to enable shoppers to bring back their used plastic…
July 21, 20150Comments

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Ahold: Stop & Shop to acquire 25 stores in Greater New York from The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company for $146 million

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold today announced its Stop & Shop division has entered into an agreement with The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company to acquire 25 A&P stores in Greater New York for $146 million. Upon completion, Stop & Shop plans to convert the Waldbaums, Pathmark and A&P stores that are…
July 21, 20150Comments

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Klépierre, Exane BNP Paribas semi annual statement of liquidity agreement

PARIS, 2015-7-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Under the liquidity agreement that Klépierre has contracted with Exane BNP Paribas, the following resources were listed in the liquidity account on June 30, 2015 (trading date): 191,053 Klépierre securities €4,388,647.42 As a reminder, on December 31, 2014 (trading date) the liquidity account contained the following resources: 153,258 Klépierre securities €5,860,833.82 A…
July 20, 20150Comments

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British Land Chief Executive Chris Grigg on Q1 2015/16: We’ve had a good start to the year

LONDON, 2015-7-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chris Grigg, Chief Executive said: “We’ve had a good start to the year, making real progress against the priorities set out at our results in May in what are strong occupational and investment markets. In Retail, our operational metrics remain strong and we continue to recycle capital by…
July 20, 20150Comments

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Amazon: Customers ordered 34.4 million items across Prime-eligible countries breaking all Black Friday records with 398 items ordered per second

Amazon sold more units on Prime Day than Black Friday 2014, the biggest Black Friday ever Worldwide order growth increased 266% over the same day last year and 18% more than Black Friday 2014 More new members tried Prime worldwide than any single day in Amazon history Sellers on Amazon that use the Fulfillment by…
July 20, 20150Comments

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Starbucks Plans to Open Stores in Diverse, Under-represented Neighborhoods in 15 U.S. Cities

Starbucks Plans to Open Stores in Diverse, Under-represented Neighborhoods in 15 U.S. Cities, Will Work with Local Minority and Women-Owned Suppliers, Nonprofits and Civic Leaders to Create New Opportunities for Economic Development and Community Engagement First Stores to Open in Chicago, Ferguson, Milwaukee, Phoenix, and Queens, New York Starbucks Multiplies Impact Beyond Stores with $1.5 Million…
July 20, 20150Comments

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Marks and Spencer Group plc announces that John Dixon, Executive Director, General Merchandise will leave to pursue career opportunities outside of the company

LONDON, 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks and Spencer Group plc (“M&S”) today announces that John Dixon, Executive Director, General Merchandise, has decided to leave the business to pursue career opportunities outside of the company. He will step down from the Board with immediate effect and leave the company on a date to be agreed. In…
July 17, 20150Comments

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British Land and Oxford Properties announce that DRW Trading Group signed an Agreement for Lease at The Leadenhall Building

LONDON, 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land and Oxford Properties announce today that DRW Trading Group (“DRW”) has signed an Agreement for Lease at The Leadenhall Building. The building is now nearly 90% let or under offer with just five more floors still available. DRW is a principal trading organisation headquartered in Chicago, with offices…
July 17, 20150Comments

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US Foods celebrates the opening of its newest 272,000 square foot distribution center in Flowood, Mississippi

The new facility will serve chefs and operators throughout Mississippi and Louisiana Flowood, Miss., 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods is celebrating the opening of its newest distribution center in Flowood, Miss. with a grand opening event for employees, customers and stakeholders on Friday, July 17. The new 272,000 square foot facility will service…
July 17, 20150Comments

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Co-op contributes $200,000 to the wildfire relief efforts in Saskatchewan and volunteers to help at evacuee centres

Co-op is stepping up its contributions to the wildfire relief efforts in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan, CANADA, 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Adding to the $200,000 it has already committed this year to the Canadian Red Cross to provide training and purchase supplies to prepare for emergencies, and the efforts by individual local co-op associations, Federated Co-operatives…
July 17, 20150Comments

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Whole Foods Market to open its 53,004 square-foot Green Bay Road store on July 29

New Whole Foods Market Green Bay Road Breaks Bread with Family, Friends and Neighbors CHICAGO, 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will officially open its 53,004 square-foot Green Bay Road store Wednesday, July 29 at 9 a.m. This will be Whole Foods Market’s third location in Evanston, and 25th store in Chicagoland,…
July 17, 20150Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation announces the promotion of Frank Ho to vice president of indirect procurement

CAMP HILL, PA, 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that Frank Ho, currently senior director of indirect procurement, has been promoted to vice president of indirect procurement. In this position, Ho will oversee the Company's procurement strategy and all related operations, including systems, supplier and contract management. Ho will report to…
July 17, 20150Comments

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The Co-operative Food marks 50th anniversary of self-service shopping with the launch of a special ‘Back to the future’ report

MANCHESTER, UK, 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 50th anniversary of self-service shopping becoming the norm was marked today (17 July) by the launch of a special ‘Back to the future’ report by The Co-operative Food. The Co-op’s Convenience Retailing report, which compares and contrasts food shopping in 2015 with the mid-sixties, shows how modern consumers…
July 17, 20150Comments

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Dollar Tree, Inc. announces the appointment of Michael Witynski as Chief Operating Officer

CHESAPEAKE, Va., 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores, announced today that Michael Witynski has been named Chief Operating Officer. As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Witynski, age 52, will be responsible for Store Operations of Dollar Tree bannered stores in the United States, Real Estate for…
July 17, 20150Comments

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David F. Sobey and Donald C.R. Sobey will retire and not re-offer for election to the Empire Company Limited board of directors

STELLARTON, NS, 2015-7-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Empire Company Limited today announced David F. Sobey, 84, Chair Emeritus, Sobeys Inc. and Donald C.R. Sobey, 80, Chair Emeritus, Empire Company Limited, will retire and not re-offer for election to the Empire board of directors at its annual general meeting to be held September 10. “No two individuals…
July 16, 20150Comments

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