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More than 400 professionals from around the world will gather in Chicago for CBRE Group’s 15th annual Women’s Networking Forum “Growth to Greatness”

Los Angeles, CA, 2015-4-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — More than 400 professionals from around the world will gather in Chicago next week for CBRE Group Inc.’s 15th annual Women’s Networking Forum. The 2015 conference, whose theme is “Growth to Greatness,” is expected to be one of the largest in the CBRE Women’s Network’s history and will…
April 16, 20150Comments

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CBRE Group acquired Environmental Systems, Inc., leading systems integrator and energy management services provider in the US

ESI Enhances CBRE’s Facilities and Energy Management Services Los Angeles, 2015-4-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it has acquired Environmental Systems, Inc. (ESI), a leading systems integrator and provider of energy management services in the United States. ESI develops innovative solutions that enable commercial property occupiers and owners to efficiently manage…
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CBRE Group top performer under the new scoring system of The 2015 Global Outsourcing 100 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals

Los Angeles, 2015-4-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBG) was a top performer under the new scoring system of The 2015 Global Outsourcing 100 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®). CBRE has been named among the world’s best outsourcing firms across all industries for nine consecutive years. CBRE’s overall score of 7.21…
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LS travel retail North America opens its first Food & Beverage location in Vancouver International Airport (YVR): a Java U coffee shop in Terminal B Domestic

VANCOUVER, 2015-4-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — LS travel retail North America is pleased to announce the opening of its first Food & Beverage location in Vancouver International Airport (YVR): a Java U coffee shop in Terminal B Domestic. This is LS travel retail’s third Java U location, and the first one in YVR. Like the…
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Defense Commissary Agency updates on its environmental goals

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-4-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Green purchasing, food bank donations and recycling highlight a long list of things the Defense Commissary Agency is doing to reach "net zero waste" and other environmental goals. The agency has long focused on the reduction of waste, recycling materials, conservation of resources and becoming more energy-efficient overall, said…
April 16, 20150Comments

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NACS survey: low gas prices drive the optimism about the economy in majority of Americans

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-4-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — A majority of Americans say they are optimistic about the economy and low gas prices are driving the optimism. Overall, 52% of Americans are optimistic about the economy, an eight-point jump from March. Those most optimistic are younger consumers ages 18-34 (58%) and those in the West (58), according to…
April 15, 20150Comments

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FUCHS LUBRITECH partners with BRC Global Standards to offer BRC certificated suppliers a range of food grade lubricants and services

LONDON, 2015-4-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — FUCHS LUBRITECH (part of the Global FUCHS Petrolub Group), the world's leading manufacturer of speciality food grade lubricants for use in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries is partnering with BRC Global Standards to offer BRC certificated suppliers a range of food grade lubricants and services. The FUCHS Group…
April 15, 20150Comments

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The National Retail Federation comments on National Labor Relations Board “ambush” election rules

New NLRB Rules Take Effect Today WASHINGTON, 2015-4-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation issued the following statement fromSenior Vice President for Government Relations David French on National Labor Relations Board “ambush” election rules that take effect today: “This is an overt attempt by the administration to tilt the union election playing field. It…
April 15, 20150Comments

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BRC-KPMG March 2015: UK retail sales increased by 3.2% on a like-for-like basis from March 2014

- UK retail sales increased by 3.2% on a like-for-like basis from March 2014, when they had decreased 1.7% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were up 4.7%, against a 0.3% fall in March 2014. Adjusted for the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index deflation, total growth was 6.8%. The figures are flattered by…
April 15, 20150Comments

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The H&M Group reports 10 percent increase in sales including VAT and in local currencies in March 2015 vs. same month the previous year

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2015-4-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The H&M Group’s sales including VAT increased by 10 percent in local currencies in March 2015 compared to the same month the previous year. The total number of stores amounted to 3,580 on 31 March 2015 versus 3,216 on 31 March 2014. Percentage sales development for the month of…
April 15, 20150Comments

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CBRE Research report: Tech talent clustering is a growing driver of demand for office space in both large and small markets across U.S.

Emerging tech markets Oklahoma City and Nashville stand out as top “momentum markets,” posting tech talent growth rates that rival more established markets like San Francisco Los Angeles, 2015-4-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tech talent clustering is a growing driver of demand for office space in both large and small markets across the U.S., according to…
April 14, 20150Comments

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National Retail Federation creates multimillion-dollar department within its organization focused on industry research

WASHINGTON, 2015-4-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today the National Retail Federation announced a multimillion-dollar investment to form a new department within the organization focusing on industry research. The Retail Research and Analysis Center will bring together all existing research within NRF and expand upon the wide range of issue areas and trends already studied.…
April 13, 20150Comments

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Lowe’s Companies released its 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report

Lowe’s enhances companywide improvement efforts and expands reporting to align with GRI MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2015-4-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today announced the release of its 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, providing an expanded and enhanced review of Lowe’s sustainability objectives and the company’s progress during the past year. The 2014…
April 13, 20150Comments

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Richard Solomons appointed to Marks and Spencer Group’s Board as Non-Executive Director

LONDON, 2015-4-13 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Marks and Spencer Group plc (“M&S”) today announces the appointment of Richard Solomons to its Board as a Non-Executive Director. He will take up his appointment on 13 April 2015 and will also join the Nomination Committee at that time. Richard is currently Chief Executive Officer of InterContinental Hotels…
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X5 Retail Group completed the integration of 103 Pokupochka stores into the store base of Pyaterochka

Samara, 2015-4-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group (‘X5’ or the ‘Company’), a leading Russian food retailer, announced today that the Company has completed the successful integration of 103 Pokupochka stores, in the Samara Region, into the store base of Pyaterochka, the Company’s proximity store format. X5 acquired the stores in October 2014 and the…
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Standard and Poor’s rating agency upgraded X5 Retail Group’s credit rating from “В+” to “ВB-” with a stable outlook

Amsterdam, 2015-4-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V., (‘X5’ or the ‘Company’) a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: ‘FIVE’), announces that the Standard and Poor’s rating agency upgraded the Company's credit rating from "В+" to "ВB-" with a stable outlook. In the report, S&P noted considerable improvements in the Company's 2014 operating…
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Casper Meijer steps down as Group Trading Director at Morrisons

Casper Meijer is to step down as Group Trading Director at Morrisons with immediate effect. Bradford, England, 2015-4-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Casper's family remain in The Netherlands and he has decided not to commit to living a fuller part of his life in Britain. The external search for his successor will commence immediately. Casper was appointed to…
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Morrisons: sales of garden refuse sacks increased by 250% last week

Bradford, England, 2015-4-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons saw sales of garden refuse sacks increase 250% last week, as many British homes mowed their lawn for the first time this year according to in-house traders. Simon Williams, Buying Manager at Morrisons said: “April’s usually well known for its showers, but the school holidays and this warm…
April 13, 20150Comments

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CBRE analysis: U.S. commercial real estate market showed continued strength in Q1 2015

Office Vacancy Continues to Decline Industrial and Apartment Demand Strong Los Angeles, 2015-4-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. commercial real estate market showed continued strength across all property types in the first quarter of 2015 (Q1 2015), according to the latest analysis from CBRE Group, Inc. The office vacancy rate* declined by 10 basis…
April 13, 20150Comments

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BRC-NIELSEN SHOP PRICE INDEX MARCH 2015: Overall shop prices reported deflation for the 23rd consecutive month, accelerating to 2.1% in March, from 1.7% in February

LONDON, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overall shop prices reported deflation for the 23rd consecutive month, accelerating to 2.1% in March, from 1.7% in February. Food reported annual deflation of 0.9% in March from a 0.4% fall in February. On a 12-month average basis, the Shop Price Index reported deflation of 1.7%. Non-food deflation accelerated to 2.8%…
April 9, 20150Comments

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NRF and Hackett Associates monthly Global Port Tracker report: Import cargo volume expected to rise 8% this month over the same time last year as West Coast ports recover

WASHINGTON, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to rise 8 percent this month over the same time last year as West Coast ports continue to recover from a backlog of cargo that built up before a tentative new labor agreement was signed, according to…
April 9, 20150Comments

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The International Council of Shopping Centers Specialty Retail Report announces the winners of the 2015 Visual Victories Awards

18th Annual Competition Acknowledges Exceptional Cart, Kiosk, and Temporary In-line Retailers NEW YORK, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Specialty Retail Report has announced the winners of the prestigious 2015 Visual Victories Awards, recognizing the specialty retail industry’s leading visual merchandisers, retailers, and specialty leasing agents. The 18th annual awards competition,…
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X5 Retail Group: Pyaterochka and the Moscow Regional Union of Consumer Societies to open co-branded stores under the Pyaterochka.MSPK brand

Moscow, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V., (‘X5’ or the ‘Company’) a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: ‘FIVE’), announced today the signing of a cooperation agreement (the ‘Agreement’) between Pyaterochka, the Company’s proximity store chain, and the Moscow Regional Union of Consumer Societies (‘MSPK’). According to the Agreement, Pyaterochka and MSPK…
April 9, 20150Comments

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Whole Foods Market partners with Austin-based BeeSweet Lemonade as the newest recipient of its Local Producer Loan Program

Young entrepreneur and recent ‘Shark Tank’ contestant receives low-interest loan from national grocer AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market is partnering with Austin-based BeeSweet Lemonade, founded by 10-year-old Mikaila Ulmer, as the newest recipient of a low-interest loan through the company’s Local Producer Loan Program. Ulmer’s high-quality lemonade, made with mint,…
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Rite Aid Corporation reports its operating results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 28, 2015

•   Fourth Quarter Net Income of $1.835 Billion and Net Income per Diluted Share of $1.79, Compared to the Prior Year's Fourth Quarter Net Income of $55.4 Million and Net Income per Diluted Share of $0.06 •   Full Year Net Income of $2.109 Billion and Net Income per Diluted Share of $2.08, Compared to the Prior…
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JCPenney now with 75 home products with the Good Housekeeping Seal, more than any other retailer

Company boasts more products with the Seal than any other retailer PLANO, TX, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since 2014, more than 75 JCPenney home products have earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal, the most of any other retailer. From curtains to bedding to cookware and small electrics, the Seal can be found in over a dozen…
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Mobile developers will get together to create new apps for Wincor Nixdorf’s “Albert” at the “Hackfest” Apps World Germany

Paderborn, Germany, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — At Apps World Germany, mobile developers will get together at the so-called Hackfest to create new apps for Wincor Nixdorf's "Albert", the world's first portable, multifunctional and interactive touchscreen payment device. The Hackfest premieres on April 22-23 at the CityCube, Berlin to challenge teams of mobile developers and…
April 9, 20150Comments

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Klépierre successfully issued 8-year EUR 750 million bond maturing April 17, 2023

PARIS, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Klépierre announces that it successfully issued today a 8-year, 750 million euro bond maturing April 17, 2023. The bond was priced at a 65 bps margin above the swap rate which translates into a coupon of 1.0%. Oversubscribed 4.5 times, the notes were quickly placed after launch with…
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CBRE Group, Inc. rated one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes magazine

Los Angeles, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it has been rated one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes magazine. CBRE was the top rated real estate firm and ranked 71st overall on the list of 500 employers. Forbes, in partnership with Statista.com, surveyed 20,000 American employees working for companies and…
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Co-operative Group results for the 52 weeks ended 3 January 2015: robust performances in Food and Funerals, offset by losses in General Insurance

MANCHESTER, 2015-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Final results for Co-operative Group Limited for the 52 weeks ended 3 January 2015 Financial Highlights*: Group revenue of £9.4bn (2013: £9.7bn) Core Food convenience business delivers like-for-like sales increase of 3.2%, with like-for-like sales up 0.4% overall for the Food business Group underlying operating profit** £172m (2013: £177m), reflecting robust performances…
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