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Kingfisher issues statement regarding Kingfisher’s potential acquisition of Mr Bricolage

LONDON, 2015-3-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kingfisher notes the suspension of the shares of Mr Bricolage on the French stock exchange. Kingfisher has been working with the Board and major shareholders of Mr Bricolage in relation to the outstanding condition surrounding Kingfisher's potential acquisition of Mr Bricolage.  Kingfisher has been made aware that both the majority…
March 26, 20150Comments

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H&M group’s sales incl. VAT increased by 15 percent during the first quarter (1 December 2014 – 28 February 2015)

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2015-3-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — First quarter (1 December 2014 — 28 February 2015) Well-received collections for all brands in the H&M group resulted in good sales and increased market share. The H&M group’s sales including VAT increased in local currencies by 15 percent during the first quarter. Converted into SEK, sales excluding VAT…
March 25, 20150Comments

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Equity One, Inc. calls for redemption all of its 5.375% senior notes due October 2015 in an aggregate outstanding principal amount of $107.5 million

New York, NY, 2015-3-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Equity One, Inc. (NYSE: EQY), an owner, developer, and operator of shopping centers, announced today that it is calling for redemption all of its 5.375% senior notes due October 2015 (the “5.375% Notes”), in an aggregate outstanding principal amount of $107.5 million, with a redemption date of…
March 25, 20150Comments

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Starbucks York plant in Pennsylvania achieved its target of being a “100% Landfill Diversion” facility

SEATTLE, 2015-3-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — One of the largest coffee roasting plants in the world has achieved its target of being a “100% Landfill Diversion” facility, due to Starbucks partners (employees) who led the effort. The accomplishment, certified by Underwriters Laboratories, means that all of the waste produced on site is either recycled…
March 25, 20150Comments

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Carrefour and TrialPanel staged the second “Preferred by Consumers” Awards

Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2015-3-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 18 March 2015, Carrefour and TrialPanel staged the second "Preferred by Consumers" Awards. These are prizes that are awarded to products that are given the highest ratings by the consumer community active in the MonAvisLeRendGratuit.com forum that was launched by Carrefour in 2013. A product in stores for…
March 25, 20150Comments

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Celerant Command Retail Lands “Five-Star” Rating By CPA Advisor POS Review

Staten Island, NY, 2015-3-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — CPA Practice Advisor has conducted its 2015 review of Command Retail, and the result is a full five out of five star rating, noting its excellent system customization, E-Commerce integration, and managing multiple locations and warehouses. Command Retail scored highly across each category, including Basic System Functions,…
March 24, 20150Comments

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NACS published new Public Relations Toolkit to help retailers launch their own publicity efforts in their communities

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-3-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS has published a new Public Relations Toolkit to help retailers launch their own publicity efforts in their communities — from how to write a press release and craft talking points to how to pitch an interview and elicit great media coverage. The 24-page NACS Public Relations Toolkit includes overviews,…
March 24, 20150Comments

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Kimco Realty Corp. announces its public offering of $350 million notes due 2045

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2015-3-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM) today announced its public offering of $350 million notes due 2045 at a coupon of 4.25% per annum with an effective yield of 4.313%, maturing April 1, 2045. The company intends to use the net proceeds of approximately $342.7 million…
March 24, 20150Comments

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Haggen partners with National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Northwest Chapter, as a sponsor of the annual Walk MS fundraiser for the 18th consecutive year

As presenting sponsor, Washington grocery chain is the event’s largest supporter in the state BELLINGHAM, Wash.,2015-3-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Haggen, Inc. has announced its partnership with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Northwest Chapter, as a sponsor of the nonprofit’s annual Walk MS fundraiser for the 18th consecutive year. This year also marks Haggen’s seventh…
March 24, 20150Comments

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ICSC partners with shopper location analytics company Path Intelligence

Path Aims to Optimize Shopping Centers by Combining Big Data and Shopper Location Analytics NEW YORK, 2015-3-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has signed a global sponsorship agreement with shopper location analytics company Path Intelligence. This exciting agreement fuses ICSC’s established and extensive network and resources with Path Intelligence’s innovative…
March 24, 20150Comments

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Mexican flavors are on the rise: ‘Tastes of Mexico’ at Wegmans, March 18 through May 9, 2015

ROCHESTER, NY, 2015-3-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mexican flavors have gone mainstream. Mexican foods outsell hot dogs at American supermarkets, Supermarket Newsfigures show, [source: Supermarket News August 4 2014 edition, Supermarket Categories by dollar sales] and ABC News notes that Mexican restaurants now outnumber Chinese kitchens or Italian bistros. But there’s a lot more to Mexican cuisine than…
March 24, 20150Comments

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Recall: Wegmans Organic Food You Feel Good About Just Picked Frozen Spinach, 12 oz. due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

ROCHESTER, NY, 2015-3-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling approximately 12,540 packages of Wegmans Organic Food You Feel Good About Just Picked Frozen Spinach, 12 oz. (UPC 77890-32932) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was sold in the frozen food department of the company’s 85 stores in New York,…
March 24, 20150Comments

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Whole Foods Market® opens its doors in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood on March 25

New location includes Mediterranean delights, specialty tea, and rare beers CHICAGO, 2015-3-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market® (Nasdaq: WFM) opens its doors in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood on Wednesday, March 25 at 8am. The over 42,000 square-foot store at 1 N. Halsted is the third of seven Whole Foods Markets slated to…
March 24, 20150Comments

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Klépierre S.A. and Corio N.V. merger to take effect on 31 March 2015

Joint Press Release PARIS, 2015-3-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Klépierre S.A. (Klépierre) (Euronext Paris and Amsterdam) and Corio N.V. (Corio) (Euronext Amsterdam) today announce that all conditions precedent to the implementation of the merger of Klépierre and Corio have been fulfilled. The merger is scheduled to take effect on 31 March 2015, 23:59 hrs CET. In…
March 24, 20150Comments

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GOME Electrical Appliances Holding Limited announces the Group’s audited consolidated results for the year ended 31 December 2014

Core Financial Indicators Exceed Industry Average for Eight Consecutive Quarters E-commerce Business Grew Rapidly with GMV Doubled in Q4 Business Model Upgrade to Total Retail Company to Build Another GOME by 2017 • GOME achieved industry leading results with core financial indicators for eight consecutive quarters: 1. 2014 Sales revenue up 7.0% y-o-y to RMB60.36 billion with…
March 24, 20150Comments

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Commissaries to celebrate the Month of the Military Child with giveaways and savings for the entire family this April

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-3-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — April is Month of the Military Child and commissaries are celebrating with giveaways and savings for the entire family. "Children in military households face unique challenges because of the demands of military life," said Tracie Russ, DeCA's sales director. "So, at the Defense Commissary Agency, we want to…
March 24, 20150Comments

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British Land completed £733 million property exchange transaction with Tesco

LONDON, 2015-3-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land announces it has completed a £733 million property exchange transaction with Tesco.  Under the terms of the transaction, British Land has sold its 50% interest in a joint venture portfolio of 21 stand-alone foodstores to Tesco and acquired Tesco’s 50% interest in two joint venture portfolios…
March 23, 20150Comments

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Morrisons to stop infrared sensors Intelligent Queue Management systems that determine how many customers are flowing through the store

Morrisons is to stop using the Intelligent Queue Management (iQM) system in stores from today (Monday 23rd March 2015). Bradford, England, 2015-3-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The system was used to determine how many checkouts to keep open at Morrisons supermarkets using infrared sensors that determine how many customers are flowing through the store. Now checkout teams…
March 23, 20150Comments

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CBRE Group named to the Companies That Care Honor Roll for the eighth consecutive year

National Award Recognizes Commitment to Employees, Families and Communities Los Angeles, 2015-3-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. today announced it has been named to the Companies That Care Honor Roll for the eighth consecutive year. Companies on the 2015 Honor Roll have demonstrated socially responsible workplace practices and active community involvement, as determined…
March 23, 20150Comments

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Starbucks focuses on what it means to be a corporate citizen in the 21st century in its 2014 Global Responsibility Report

What is the role and responsibility of a for-profit, public company? SEATTLE, 2015-3-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — In its 14th consecutive year of issuing a Global Responsibility Report, Starbucks offers its perspective on what it means to be a corporate citizen in the 21st century and openly shares its progress and challenges. “I strongly believe that today,…
March 23, 20150Comments

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Tesco regains sole ownership of 21 superstores in a transaction with British Land

Cheshunt, England, 2015-3-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has regained sole ownership of 21 superstores in a transaction with British Land.  The agreement comes as Tesco continues to strengthen its core UK business. The 21 superstores and associated debt were part of a joint venture between Tesco and British Land and were all subject to RPI-indexed…
March 23, 20150Comments

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Carrefour Brazil launches the Instituto! a non-profit making corporate philanthropy body to serve the general public interest

Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2015-3-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Brazil launches the Instituto! The Instituto Carrefour is set up as a non-profit making corporate philanthropy body and exists to serve the general public interest. Promoting diversity by working in three different areas: raising people’s awareness of Human Rights, facilitating the professional integration of people who require…
March 23, 20150Comments

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The Defense Commissary Agency presented its 2014 Equal Employment Opportunity Awards

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-3-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Defense Commissary Agency presented its 2014 Equal Employment Opportunity Awards March 3. "As an agency we are dedicated to promoting fairness, objectivity and equality within DeCA's workforce," said DeCA Director and CEO Joseph H. Jeu. "Our award winners personify our commitment to equal employment opportunity." Leader of the Year:…
March 23, 20150Comments

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Defense Commissary Agency seeks new contractor for its deli and bakery services in 22 commissaries

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-3-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Deli and bakery services in 22 commissaries in 12 states face temporary suspension today as the Defense Commissary Agency seeks a new contractor. Six of the 22 commissaries have sushi bars that will also be temporarily suspended. Today's announcement comes because the agency terminated two deli/bakery service contracts held…
March 23, 20150Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation to offer $1.8 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.125% senior unsecured notes due 2023 to fund its acquisition of EnvisionRx

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-3-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today the terms of an offering of $1.8 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.125% senior unsecured notes due 2023 (the "Notes"). Rite Aid intends to use the net proceeds of the offering, together with other available cash, to fund the cash portion…
March 20, 20150Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation to release financial results for its Fiscal 2015 Fourth Quarter ended Feb. 28, 2015 on Apr. 8, 2015

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-3-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) said today that it will release financial results for its Fiscal 2015 Fourth Quarter, which ended Feb. 28, 2015, on Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2015. The company will hold an analyst call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time with remarks by Rite Aid's management team.…
March 20, 20150Comments

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Whole Foods Market will open its newest Morris County location on April 22

Morristown, N.J., 2015-3-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will open its newest Morris County location, at 110 Washington Street in Morristown, New Jersey, on Wednesday, April 22. The grocer’s 13th New Jersey store will serve as a gathering place for local residents, providing them with an unrivaled selection of high quality natural and organic goods, as…
March 20, 20150Comments

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Greenpeace names H&M as a Detox Leader when releasing its Detox Catwalk

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2015-3-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Greenpeace names H&M as a Detox Leader when releasing its Detox Catwalk, showing how effectively major fashion brands are removing toxic chemicals from their supply chain and tackling water pollution. Greenpeace states that “H&M’s action on toxic-free fashion puts it firmly at the head of the pack” and…
March 20, 20150Comments

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Toys“R”Us, Inc. to hold presentation for the investment community on March 24

WAYNE, NJ, 2015-3-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced that it will hold a presentation for the investment community on Tuesday, March 24 at 1:30pm ET, hosted by Antonio Urcelay, Chairman and CEO, Toys“R”Us, Inc., Hank Mullany, President, Toys“R”Us, U.S., and Mike Short, Chief Financial Officer, Toys“R”Us, Inc. During the event, executives will…
March 20, 20150Comments

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Toys“R”Us, Inc. names Reg McLay as Senior Vice President, Babies“R”Us Business effective March 30

WAYNE, NJ, 2015-3-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced that it has named Reg McLay as Senior Vice President, Babies“R”Us Business, effective Monday, March 30. In this role, Mr. McLay will lead the Babies“R”Us merchandising team in the U.S. in driving product innovation, as well as differentiation in services and offerings across its…
March 20, 20150Comments

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