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NRF survey: spending for dad expected to reach $12.7 billion with the average person to spend $115.57 on gifts

WASHINGTON, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Father’s Day may not be the most lucrative consumer holiday of the year for retailers, but spending for dad is expected to reach $12.7 billion for golf lessons, home improvement tools, coffee mugs and more. And, according to NRF’s 2015 Father’s Day Spending Survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics,…
June 10, 20150Comments

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NRF & Hackett Associates Global Port Tracker: Import cargo volume at nation’s major retail container ports returns to normal levels

WASHINGTON, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports has returned to normal levels following ratification of a new West Coast labor agreement, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “Despite some lingering labor issues, the volume…
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BRC-KPMG: Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 9.9% in May versus a year earlier

LONDON, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — BRC-KPMG: Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 9.9% in May versus a year earlier - Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 9.9% in May versus a year earlier, when it had risen by 17.0% over the previous year. This tough comparative explains why…
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BRC-KPMG: UK retail sales in May 2015 were flat on a like-for-like basis from May 2014

LONDON, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — BRC-KPMG: UK retail sales in May 2015 were flat on a like-for-like basis from May 2014 - UK retail sales were flat on a like-for-like basis from May 2014, when they had increased 0.5% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were up 1.1%, against a 2.0% rise…
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IKEA celebrates 30 years since opening its first U.S. store on June 12, 1985 in Plymouth Meeting, PA

IKEA U.S. thanks its co-workers and customers for helping IKEA to grow and become the leader in life at home Conshohocken, PA, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA celebrates a milestone this week, 30 years since opening its first U.S. store on June 12, 1985 in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Now there are 40 IKEA stores nationwide,…
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H&M Sustainability Report 2013 achieved 5th place for the best global report in the ‘Best Report’ category at the CRRA’15

STOCKHOLM, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The H&M Sustainability Report 2013 gained significant distinction at the annual Corporate Responsibility Reporting Awards (CRRA’15). These awards recognise the very best in corporate responsibility reporting across nine categories, and are the only independent, global annual awards in this field. The H&M Sustainability Report 2013 achieved the 5th place…
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Sainsbury’s 20×20 Sustainability Plan: £52 million donated to charities and other good causes in 2014/15

LONDON, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — We have donated £52 million to charitable causes in 2014/15 and we look forward to supporting Carers UK for the fifth year running. Our values Sainsbury’s 20x20 Sustainability Plan Download related images Healthier baskets: We have launched a number of products to inspire our customers with new ways to eat fruit and…
June 10, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s Chief Executive Mike Coupe on Q1 results: Trading conditions are still being impacted by strong levels of food deflation and a highly competitive pricing backdrop

Total Retail sales for first quarter down 0.6 per cent (excl fuel), down 2.3 per cent (inc fuel) Like-for-like Retail sales for first quarter down 2.1 per cent (excl fuel), down 3.7 per cent (inc fuel) LONDON, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mike Coupe, Chief Executive, said: “Trading conditions are still being impacted by strong…
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Starbucks listed 15th at Asia’s 2015 Top 1000 Brands, and the number one restaurant brand in Asia

SEATTLE, 2015-6-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Campaign Asia-Pacific has released its annual study of Asia’s Top 1000 Brands. Starbucks is listed 15th overall for 2015, and the number one restaurant brand in Asia. The top brands report is based on an online survey developed by Campaign Asia-Pacific and the Nielsen research company. The survey asked…
June 9, 20150Comments

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Banco de Chile to replace its automated teller machines with 500 CINEO ATMs from Wincor Nixdorf

Paderborn, Germany, 2015-6-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Security has top priority at Banco de Chile – the second largest financial institution in the Chilean banking market, with a strong focus on retail banking. The bank is currently replacing its automated teller machines with secure systems from Wincor Nixdorf, and as part of this process,…
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US Foods’ Food Fanatics Chef Tom Macrina re-elected as the national president of the American Culinary Federation (ACF)

Macrina continues focus on education and culinary industry collaboration Rosemont, Ill., 2015-6-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — This week, US Foods’ Food Fanatics Chef Tom Macrina was re-elected as the national president of the American Culinary Federation (ACF), the premier professional chefs’ organization in North America. Committed to providing the educational resources and training to enhance chefs’ professional…
June 8, 20150Comments

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IKEA Group and IKEA Foundation commit EUR 1 billion to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy and to support the communities most at risk

Conshohocken, PA, 2015-6-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — In this critical year for climate action, IKEA Group and IKEA Foundation are making bold new commitments to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy and to support the communities most at risk. Announced today, the EUR 1 billion total is made up of an IKEA Group commitment…
June 8, 20150Comments

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Greg Penner elected Board Chairman Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Succeeds Rob Walton Who Will Continue to Serve as a Director FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., 2015-6-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced the election of Greg Penner, who previously served as the Board’s Vice Chairman, to the position of Board Chairman, effective at the end of today’s Shareholders’…
June 8, 20150Comments

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Wal-Mart Stores CEO Doug McMillon challenged the company’s more than 2 million associates to win the future of retail “one customer at a time.”

Retailer Vows to Win “One Customer at a Time” FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., 2015-6-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — At the company’s Annual Shareholders Meeting, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. President and CEO Doug McMillon challenged the company’s more than 2 million associates to win the future of retail “one customer at a time.” McMillon laid out his strategy. “We’ll save customers…
June 8, 20150Comments

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K-rauta chain will open its first K-rauta Express store at the Forum shopping complex in Helsinki

HELSINKI, 2015-6-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — The K-rauta chain will open its first K-rauta Express store at the Forum shopping complex in Helsinki. The new concept will be located in city centres and shopping centres to provide easier and faster shopping – ”for shopping to be fun”. With the new concept, K-rauta aims to attract…
June 5, 20150Comments

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Kespro received ISO 22000 food safety management certificate by DNV GL

HELSINKI, 2015-6-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — For Kespro, responsibility, quality and food safety are fundamental pillars that guide the daily operations in the best interest of customers. The latest proof of this is the ISO 22000 certificate awarded by the certification body DNV GL. ISO 22000 is a food safety management system that focuses…
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Baskin-Robbins secured space in a high-traffic area in the popular Westfield Mall in Escondido, Calif.

WORLD’S LARGEST CHAIN OF ICE CREAM SPECIALTY SHOPS SEEKS FRANCHISEES FOR PRIME LOCATION IN NORTH COUNTY WESTFIELD MALL AND OTHER SAN DIEGO PRE-SELECTED SITES CANTON, MA, 2015-6-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced it is coming to the North County Westfield Mall in Escondido, Calif. as part…
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Sawmill Hollow Family Farm expands its aronia berry business with micro-loan from Whole Foods Market

Sawmill Hollow Family Farm Latest Recipient of Whole Foods Market Local Producer Loan Program AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-6-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sawmill Hollow Family Farm expands its aronia berry business with a micro-loan from Whole Foods Market’s Local Producer Loan Program. The organic family farm, recognized as the first aronia berry farm in the United…
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Reputation Institute ranked Whole Foods Market No. 3 on the list of America’s most reputable retailers

Reputation Institute reveals top 50 most reputable companies in the retail industry on products and services, workplace and more AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-6-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) has been named among America’s most reputable companies in the retail industry, according to a list released today by Reputation Institute. The list…
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The John Lewis Partnership to hire KPMG as its auditors at the 2016 Annual General Meeting

LONDON, 2015-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 January 2015, the Partnership noted that it had initiated an audit tender process for the 2016/17 financial year, in line with good governance practice. This tender process has now been completed and the Partnership intends to appoint KPMG…
June 4, 20150Comments

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Interview with Starbucks Global Law & Corporate Affairs head Lucy Helm

SEATTLE, 2015-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lucy Helm didn’t take what one would consider the prescribed route to Starbucks, but she’s come to realize it was the right course for her. Helm, head of Starbucks Global Law & Corporate Affairs department, oversees 210 legal and compliance partners (employees) in 16 offices around the world. Executive vice…
June 4, 20150Comments

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Starbucks Corporation priced an underwritten public offering of $850 million senior notes

SEATTLE, 2015-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of senior notes.  The company plans to use the net proceeds from the offering of $500 million of 2.700% Senior Notes due 2022 and $350 million of 4.300% Senior Notes due 2045 for general…
June 4, 20150Comments

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Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran and COO Judith McKenna outlined associate-focused steps

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., 2015-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran and COO Judith McKenna outlined associate-focused steps to drive greater simplicity, provide associates the tools they need to serve customers and continue to listen to and act upon associate ideas. The Walmart U.S. leaders spoke to nearly 3,000 associates from around the…
June 4, 20150Comments

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Mark Mathews appointed VP research development and industry analysis National Retail Federation

Mathews to Lead Newly-Announced Retail Research and Analysis Center WASHINGTON, D.C. 2015-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today announced the hiring of Mark Mathews as vice president of research development and industry analysis. Mathews will develop, evaluate and direct research initiatives for NRF’s Retail Research and Analysis Center which was announced in April.…
June 3, 20150Comments

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BRC Director Helen Dickins: Prices in Britain’s shops continue to fall in May by -1.9 per cent

Overall shop prices reported deflation of 1.9% in May unchanged from April. Food reported annual deflation of 0.9% in April for the third consecutive month. On a 12-month average basis, the Shop Price Index reported deflation of 1.8%. Non-food deflation remained at 2.5% in May. LONDON, 2015-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — BRC Director General,…
June 3, 20150Comments

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Real estate investment trust with focus on regional malls Macerich to participate in REITWeek 2015, NAREIT’s Investor Forum in New York

SANTA MONICA, Calif., 2015-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macerich® (NYSE: MAC), today announced that Art Coppola, Chairman and CEO, Ed Coppola, President and Tom O'Hern, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will participate in REITWeek 2015, NAREIT's Investor Forum to be held in New York, New York. Macerich will present from approximately 4:30…
June 3, 20150Comments

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Reitan Convenience CEO Magnus Reitan named the 2015 NACS Insight European Convenience Industry Leader of the Year

LONDON, 2015-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Magnus Reitan, CEO of Reitan Convenience AS, has been named the 2015 NACS Insight European Convenience Industry Leader of the Year. The award, sponsored by PepsiCo Inc., will be presented during the NACS Insight Convenience Summit – Europe in London on June 11. Reitan is the CEO of Reitan Convenience AS…
June 3, 20150Comments

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The International Council of Shopping Centers: National Retail Real Estate Conference will be held July 26-28 at the JW Marriott Marquis in Miami

National Retail Real Estate Conference to be held July 26-28 in Miami NEW YORK, 2015-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Next Generation National Conference will cover the future of retail, emphasizing high street and urban locations, luxury retailers, and international appeal. The national conference will be held July 26-28 at…
June 3, 20150Comments

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You can now sell on Pinterest with Shopify

Shopify is the first commerce platform to bring Buyable Pins to small and medium sized businesses SAN FRANCISCO AND OTTAWA, ONTARIO, 2015-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopify Inc. (“Shopify”) (NYSE: SHOP, TSX: SH), a leading cloud-based commerce platform, today launched a new offering with Pinterest that allows Shopify merchants to sell their products directly on Pinterest using…
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Whole Foods Market earned an “A-” rating in the latest edition of “The Better World Shopping Guide”

Company recognized as ‘Green Hero’ in supermarket category AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market earned an “A-” rating in the latest edition of "The Better World Shopping Guide," an annual book designed to provide consumers with social and environmental responsibility insight into companies across a wide range of industries. Whole Foods Market…
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