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Argos’ 2014 Christmas advertisement launches onto TV screens

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — Argos’ 2014 Christmas advertisement is set to burst onto TV screens tomorrow evening, marking the fifth execution in quick succession from the new GET SET GO ARGOS campaign by CHI&Partners, which launched last month. As energetic and contemporary as the three that have preceded it, the new advertisement, ‘Advent',…

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John Lewis reveals its 2014 Christmas advertising campaign featuring the heartwarming tale of friendship between little boy, Sam, and his penguin friend, Monty

John Lewis Christmas advertising campaign reminds us of the magic of Christmas seen through a child's eyes Advert set to Tom Odell's cover of John Lennon's 'Real Love' Retailer incorporates technology firsts to create innovative in-store experience LONDON, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis today revealed its 2014 Christmas advertising campaign, which evokes the…

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Waitrose to air its long-awaited Christmas TV advert with a pioneering soundtrack sung by members of the public

LONDON, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — This week, Waitrose will air its long-awaited Christmas TV advert with a pioneering soundtrack sung by members of the public. Rather than a high profile star, a Partner (employee) will play a lead role in the festive ad which will focus solely on the Waitrose brand for the first time…

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Amazon.ca makes shopping more convenient with the introduction of its Same-Day Delivery option

Customers can order as late as noon, choose from a massive selection of popular items including holiday gifts and household necessities, and have orders delivered the same day, seven days a week SEATTLE, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Amazon.ca introduced a new delivery option making it even more convenient to shop on Amazon.ca. Starting today, customers…

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Carrefour supports this year’s Cité de la réussite forum

PARIS, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour is once again going to be one of the partners at this year's Cité de la réussite forum. Over two days, 150 prestigious speakers will be taking part in 50 debates and discussions at this major cultural, economic, scientific, political and artistic discussion forum where ideas and points of…

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Dunkin’ Donuts signs multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisees, GADI, LLC, to develop seven restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky

CANTON, MA,  2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisees, GADI, LLC, to develop seven restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky. The group’s first two restaurants are planned to open in 2016. Led by Manish Patel and his…

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Whole Foods Market announces new 50,000-square-foot store for the Northern California Region, in Santa Clara

WHOLE FOODS MARKET® ANNOUNCES NEW STORE FOR SANTA CLARA Emeryville, Calif., 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market announced today a new store for the Northern California Region, in Santa Clara at Scott Boulevard and Bowers Avenue. The 50,000-square-foot store will be easily accessible to the 101 Freeway. “With a dense residential and business community, Santa Clara University,…

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Whole Foods Market announces the revamp of its New York City Bowery location’s dining options

NEW YORK, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is excited to announce the revamp of its New York City Bowery location’s dining options, with two brand new venues and other store updates, offering consumers a greater variety of delicious in-store dining options. Located on the corner of East Houston and Bowery, shoppers will now…

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CBRE workplace strategy report: Age is less of a factor than widely thought when it comes to workplace preferences in the U.S

Contrary to Current Assumptions about Millennials, Report Finds Few Differences in Workplace Preferences Across Generations Los Angeles, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Age is less of a factor than widely thought when it comes to workplace preferences in the U.S., according to a new workplace strategy report by CBRE Group, Inc., Designing the office of the future? Don’t…

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CBRE Group, Inc. awarded the H. Bruce Russell Global Innovator’s Award from CoreNet Global

CBRE and Delos® recognized for CBRE’s Corporate Headquarters office in Los Angeles, the first office in the world to be WELL Pilot Certified™ by the International Well Building Institute Los Angeles, CA, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. was awarded the H. Bruce Russell Global Innovator’s Award from CoreNet Global, the world’s premier association for corporate…

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Young Scot partners with The Co-operative Food to offer Young Scot NEC cardholders 10% discount on their shopping

MANCHESTER, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Young Scot, the national youth information and citizenship charity for Scotland, has today (Monday 3 November) agreed a major deal with The Co-operative Food to offer Young Scot NEC (National Entitlement Card) cardholders a 10% discount on their shopping*. From today (Monday), Young Scot cardholders, aged 11 to 25, qualify…

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SM Investments Corporation reported PHP18.2 billion net income for the first nine months of 2014

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) reported a net income of PHP18.2 billion for the first nine months of 2014 from PHP18.6 billion during the same period last year. Consolidated revenues grew 7.7% to PHP193.2 billion in the period ended September 30 from PHP179.4 billion in the same period last…

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PAK’nSAVE named New Zealand’s cheapest supermarket in Consumer’s annual survey of supermarket prices

Hamilton, New Zealand, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — PAK’nSAVE has taken out the title of New Zealand’s cheapest supermarket in Consumer’s annual survey of supermarket prices. PAK’nSAVE’s prices were up to 13 percent lower than that of the next cheapest supermarket in the seven centres surveyed nationwide. The findings are great news for consumers as it…

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Big Lots launches fresh national holiday television and online campaign aimed at bringing the fun and family back into Christmas

Big Lots Brings the Fun Back to Christmas with Original Holiday Tunes COLUMBUS, OHIO, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Big Lots is launching a fresh national holiday television and online campaign aimed at bringing the fun and family back into Christmas. The campaign features four original songs—with one in Spanish—that will stand out from the competition and have…

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Ralph J. Tremaglio named the Defense Commissary Agency’s deputy general counsel for commercial law

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Ralph J. Tremaglio has been named the Defense Commissary Agency's deputy general counsel for commercial law. Tremaglio, who started work at DeCA Oct. 19, fills a position left vacant since June when Elliot Clark retired. "Ralph brings a level of expertise to the commercial law section, which will benefit DeCA greatly…

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QVC adds more joy to 2014 holiday season by offering gift items and ideas based on the hottest trends

Customers to Enjoy Curated Shopping, Inspired Gifting and Savings Every Day, All Season Long, From the Comfort of Home West Chester, PA, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — QVC, the global leader in video and ecommerce retail, is adding more joy to the 2014 holiday season by offering gift items and ideas based on the hottest…

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Immochan and Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) enter into strategic joint venture

CBRE Global Investors advises Alaska Permanent Fund on first acquisition in Continental Europe Madrid, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Immochan and Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) represented by CBRE Global Investors, have entered into a strategic joint venture, with the first investments being joint ownership of two existing shopping centres in Spain and Portugal, in a…

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AHOLD REPURCHASED 196,490 AHOLD COMMON SHARES FOR € 2.56 MILLION BETWEEN OCTOBER 27 AND OCTOBER 31, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 196,490 Ahold common shares in the period from October 27, 2014 up to and including October 31, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €13.0348 per share for a total consideration of €2.56 million. These repurchases were made as part of the…

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Bol.com’s store partners achieved sales in excess of €100 million in the past twelve months

Estimated joint annual sales add up to a spot in Top 10 largest web stores in the Netherlands Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Bol.com’s store partners together achieved sales in excess of €100 million in the past twelve months. With estimated joint annual sales its store partners would be eligible for a place in…

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Wincor Nixdorf showcases its cashless payment solutions portfolio at CARTES Secure Connexions in Paris

Launch of Aevi Community portal Paderborn, Germany, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf, one of the world’s leading providers of IT solutions to the retail and banking industries, is showcasing its cashless payment solutions portfolio at CARTES Secure Connexions. This new portfolio – Aevi – will revolutionize the world of payments. Wincor Nixdorf's new Cashless Payment Solutions…

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Wincor Nixdorf to operate Sparkasse Mainz’s 117 self-service systems for ten years

Paderborn, Germany, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf has received an order from Sparkasse Mainz for the operation of its 117 self-service systems. The framework agreement will run for a term of ten years and also includes the replacement of around 60 self-service systems by 2016 as well as the migration of 38 systems to…

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Lowe’s Companies, Inc. named 3M, Stainmaster and Truper as the company’s 2014 Vendor Partners of the Year

MTD Awarded Overall Innovation Partner of the Year MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2014-11-4— /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today it has named 3M, Stainmaster and Truper as the company’s 2014 Vendor Partners of the Year. The companies were selected for their commitment to product quality, innovation and customer service. Lowe’s also announced it honored…

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Lowe’s Innovation Labs introduces retail service robots to help customers shop

Lowe’s Innovation Labs introduces retail service robots to help customers shop smarter, navigate stores more efficiently, and instantly access information to confidently complete home improvement projects MOORESVILLE, N.C, 2014-11-4— /EPR Retail News/ — This holiday season, Lowe’s Innovation Labs will introduce two autonomous retail service robots in an Orchard Supply Hardware store in midtown San Jose, California to…

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Argos gives its Rotherham stores at Howard Street and Parkgate Retail Park a ‘digital makeover’

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Local residents in Rotherham can now take advantage of the speed and convenience of online shopping on their local high street and retail park, thanks to Argos which has given both of its local stores a ‘digital makeover’. The stores, located on Howard Street and Parkgate Retail Park, were…

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Sainsbury’s celebrates 20 years supporting The Royal British Legion by doing more than ever to raise funds during this year’s Poppy Appeal

LONDON, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is celebrating 20 years supporting The Royal British Legion by doing more than ever to raise funds during this year’s Poppy Appeal. The retailer hopes to raise more than ever by increasing its support across merchandise, in-store donation, and for the first time ever, a TV advert with…

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Walmart unwraps its first round of 2014 holiday offerings

’Tis the Season for 20,000 Rollbacks, Free Shipping, 24-Hour Cyber Event and Savings Catcher with a Holiday Twist BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Dear Santa's elves, it’s time to start saving. Walmart is unwrapping its first round of 2014 holiday offerings, including the low prices it's known for and its broadest assortment ever on the items…

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Starbucks® red holiday cups return this holidays

SEATTLE, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — The anticipation begins in October, when the cups’ arrival begins to generate buzz on social media and websites count down the minutes and seconds until their return. Once they arrive, Starbucks® red holiday cups begin to dot city streets and shopping malls, and customers tweet and share photos of…

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Starbucks launches Starbucks® India Estates Blend Coffee to celebrate its second anniversary in India

SEATTLE, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — A Starbucks® coffee that was created in 2013 to celebrate coffee grown on India's southern mountains is now be available in more than a dozen countries to celebrate the company's second anniversary in India. Starbucks opened its first India store in 2012 and currently operates more than 50 stores across…

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SM Investments Corporation presented at the recent by-invitation only Forbes Global CEO Conference in Singapore

Teresita Sy-Coson, Vice-Chairperson of SM Investments Corporation Reiterates the Case for Investing in the Philippines Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Proudly bearing the Philippine flag last October 29, 2014 in Singapore at the recent by-invitation only Forbes Global CEO Conference, SM Investments Corporation Vice Chairperson Teresita Sy-Coson made a case for investments in the Philippines and reiterated…

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SM Investments Corporation cited as the Region’s Best Borrower in the Philippines based on research poll by Hong Kong magazine Finance Asia

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) was cited as the Region’s Best Borrower in the Philippines based on a research poll by Hong Kong magazine Finance Asia. The award was presented during the 2014 FinanceAsia Fixed Income Poll Awards dinner on October 29 in Singapore. “We are pleased to accept this award which…

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