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Henrietta Baring appointed Head of Argos IT Commercial and Supply Chain

Milton Keynes, UK,  2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Henrietta Baring has been appointed to the newly created role of Head of Argos, IT Commercial and Supply Chain, reporting to Mike Sackman, IT Director. The role is key to bringing to life the strategic vision for Argos to be a digital retail leader, as announced to The…
June 27, 20140Comments

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The John Lewis Partnership Director of Legal Services and Company Secretary Margaret Casely-Hayford to retire at the end of July 2014

LONDON, 2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The John Lewis Partnership announces that Margaret Casely-Hayford, Director of Legal Services and Company Secretary has decided to retire from the Partnership at the end of July 2014. Margaret has been appointed to the position of Chair of the Charity Action Aid UK and is also a Non-Executive Director…
June 27, 20140Comments

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IKEA officially broke ground for its future St. Louis store scheduled to open Fall 2015

ST. LOUIS, MO, 2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ —  With company representatives, Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay, local officials and community leaders on-hand, IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today officially broke ground for its future St. Louis store scheduled to open Fall 2015. Until then, customers can shop at…
June 27, 20140Comments

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IKEA US to adopt new minimum hourly wage structure for their US retail co-workers beginning January 1, 2015

Average Minimum Hourly Wage Rises to $10.76, approximately 50% of IKEA US Retail Co-Workers to Benefit. Conshohocken, PA, 2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA US announced today it will adopt a new minimum hourly wage structure for their US retail co-workers beginning January 1, 2015. The change will take the average minimum hourly wage in existing US stores…
June 27, 20140Comments

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The National Retail Federation: Retailers applaud supreme court decision on NLRB appointments

Executive Power to Push Pro-Union Agenda Halted by Court WASHINGTON, 2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation released the following statement from Senior Vice President for Government Relations David French on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in National Labor Relations Board v. Noel Canning, which questioned President Obama’s use of recess appointments to fill vacancies on the NLRB during a “pro forma”…
June 27, 20140Comments

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Ahold receives preliminary approval from the Czech competition authority to acquire SPAR’s business in the country

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Ahold today announced that it has received preliminary approval from the Czech competition authority to acquire SPAR’s business in the country. The competition authority has stipulated that after completion of the acquisition, Ahold is required to divest a limited number of stores in the Czech Republic. Once this decision is…
June 27, 20140Comments

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NACS releases the convenience and fuel retailing industry’s premier benchmarking tool and comprehensive collection of data and trends – the NACS State of the Industry Report of 2013 Data

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS has released the NACS State of the Industry Report of 2013 Data, the convenience and fuel retailing industry’s premier benchmarking tool and most comprehensive collection of data and trends. Published since 1972, the NACS State of the Industry Report provides valuable information to help industry stakeholders maximize their company’s growth and profitability. This…
June 27, 20140Comments

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Jeff Miller appointed as Executive Chef and Vice President of Product Innovation of Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc.

CANTON, MA,  2014-6-26 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced Jeff Miller as the company’s new Executive Chef and Vice President of Product Innovation. In this role, Miller will head the 22-person culinary team assembled by Dunkin’ Brands to create new and…
June 26, 20140Comments

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Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. announces new appointments and executive promotions within its Global Marketing, Innovation and Operations teams

CANTON, MA, 2014-6-26 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced several new appointments and executive promotions within its Global Marketing, Innovation and Operations teams. These changes, announced officially by John Costello, President, Global Marketing and Innovation, and Bill Mitchell, President, Baskin-Robbins U.S. and…
June 26, 20140Comments

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Meijer sponsors the pharmacy technician adult career training program at the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-6-26 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Meijer is sponsoring the pharmacy technician adult career training program at the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology in an effort to recruit well-trained graduates for placement in its pharmacies throughout West Michigan. The investment also strengthens the retailer’s commitment to continued education and partnership with WMCAT that…
June 26, 20140Comments

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Morrisons.com now taking online food orders in North London

Bradford, England,  2014-6-26 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Morrisons is now taking online food orders in North London via Morrisons.com. The website now features delivery slots for postcodes across the capital from Ealing to Essex. Deliveries will begin on 9th July 2014. On the move into London, Simon Thompson, managing director for online food at Morrisons said: “We’re aware…
June 26, 20140Comments

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SM Investments Corporation cited for major awards by Alpha Southeast Asia magazine in its 4th Annual Southeast Asia Institutional Investor Corporate Awards

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-6-26 — /EPR Retail News/ —  International magazine Alpha Southeast Asia has cited leading Philippine conglomerate SM Investments Corporation (SM) for major awards in its 4th Annual Southeast Asia Institutional Investor Corporate Awards. SM’s Executive Vice President and Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Jose T. Sio was cited as the Best CFO in the Philippines while…
June 26, 20140Comments

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ICSC and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index: Arrival of summer gave way to a rise in weekly sales for the second consecutive week

NEW YORK, 2014-6-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The arrival of summer gave way to a rise in weekly sales for the second consecutive week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index (ICSC-GS).  Overall, according to the index, weekly chain store sales jumped by a solid…
June 25, 20140Comments

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CBRE and Maastricht University joint project 2014 Green Building Adoption Index finds Minneapolis is leading U.S. market for green commercial real estate

Study Points to Significant Growth Since 2005 in Green Building Spaces in the U.S. ​Los Angeles, 2014-6-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Minneapolis is the U.S. city with the highest percentage of green commercial space, and green commercial real estate nationwide has increased significantly since 2005.Those are key findings of the 2014 Green Building Adoption Index, a…
June 25, 20140Comments

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Delhaize Group announce the appointment of Kevin Holt as Chief Executive Officer for Delhaize America

Kevin Holt appointed as new Chief Executive Officer for Delhaize America BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2014-6-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Delhaize Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Holt as Chief Executive Officer for Delhaize America. Mr. Holt, formerly President of Retail Operations at SUPERVALU, will also become a member of the Delhaize Group Executive Committee. He…
June 24, 20140Comments

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Rite Aid President and CEO Ken Martindale officially marked the grand re-opening of the Company’s Beverly Hills store

Rite Aid President and Chief Operating Officer Ken Martindale to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at 11 a.m. Store Rich in Innovation and Unique Merchandising Concepts is the Latest Rite Aid's On-Going Evolution of its Wellness Store Format Rite Aid Foundation Reinforces Commitment to Beverly Hills Community and Beyond, Presenting Donations to Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Beverly Hills…
June 24, 20140Comments

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Pierre Audoin Consultants research on behalf of Wincor Nixdorf: Postal operators to invest 20 billion Euros globally in IT systems alone in 2015

Paderborn, Germany,   2014-6-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The international market research and consulting firm Pierre Audoin Consultants (PAC) estimates that alone in 2015, postal operators will invest 20 billion Euros globally in IT systems. Of this total, 3.1 billion Euros will go to transforming their branch operations. These are among the key insights of…
June 24, 20140Comments

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CBRE Group, Inc. to provide property management services for CommonWealth REIT’s 42.9 million-sq.-ft. property portfolio

CBRE to Manage Nearly 43 Million Sq. Ft. in 31 Markets Los Angeles, 2014-6-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced its appointment to provide property management services for CommonWealth REIT’s (NYSE: CWH) 42.9 million-sq.-ft. property portfolio, excluding properties classified as discontinued operations. CBRE’s appointment is targeted to take effect on or around October 1,…
June 24, 20140Comments

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Kingfisher hosted reception at the House of Commons to mark first year of Net Positive

LONDON, 2014-6-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  It’s a year since Kingfisher, Europe’s largest home improvement retailer (B&Q and Screwfix) launched Net Positive - its restorative approach to business.  To mark the occasion and its first full-year’s results, the Group hosted a reception at the House of Commons to share its progress against ambitious targets. One of…
June 24, 20140Comments

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Carrefour to acquire DIA France for enterprise value of 600 million euros

PARIS, 2014-6-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Carrefour announces, as part of an exclusivity agreement with DIA, the signature of a put option with a view to acquire DIA France for an enterprise value of 600 million euros. With more than 800 stores totaling nearly 550,000 m² to date, DIA France recorded sales under banners of 2.3…
June 23, 20140Comments

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Russia’s largest food retailer Magnit opens 55th “Magnit Family” store

Krasnodar, 2014-6-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest food retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the 55th “Magnit Family” store. Please be informed that today the Company has opened its 55th “Magnit Family” store located at 11, Chistopolskaya street, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Volga federal district. Assortment of the store…
June 23, 20140Comments

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Scotherbs to supply Sainsbury’s range of fresh cut herbs

LONDON,  2014-6-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Scotland’s fresh herb grower and packer, Scotherbs has secured a deal to supply Sainsbury’s range of fresh cut herbs. Available in supermarkets across Scotland, Northern Ireland and North West England, products range from coriander to mint. Sainsbury’s has worked with Scotherbs since 2009 having established a regional supply base of branded…
June 23, 20140Comments

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AHOLD REPURCHASED 2,622,529 AHOLD COMMON SHARES FOR € 35.36 MILLION BETWEEN JUNE 16 AND 20, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-6-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Ahold has repurchased 2,622,529 Ahold common shares in the period from June 16, 2014 up to and including June 20, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 13.4815 per share for a total consideration of € 35.36 million. These repurchases were made as part of…
June 23, 20140Comments

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US Foods opened wholesale food and restaurant supply store CHEF’STORE in Tempe, Arizona

New Food and Restaurant Supply Store Provides Food Industry Professionals with Everything They Need to be Successful at Competitive Prices Seven Days a Week  Rosemont, Ill., 2014-6-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  US Foods today opened the country’s fourth CHEF’STORE in Tempe, Ariz. CHEF’STORE is a wholesale food and restaurant supply store featuring an assortment of more than…
June 23, 20140Comments

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The Scottish Retail Consortium calls on the Government to help keep down the cost of doing business and assist retailers to expand and create jobs

LONDON,  2014-6-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) is calling on the Scottish Government to do more to help keep down the cost of doing business and cost of living, and assist retailers to expand and create jobs. In a new paper ‘Scottish Retail: Creating Jobs, Investing in Communities, Boosting Growth' submitted to…
June 23, 20140Comments

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NACS and the United Fresh Produce Association to increase sales of fresh produce in convenience stores

​Alexandria, VA, 2014-6-20 — /EPR Retail News/ —  NACS and the United Fresh Produce Association announced a new partnership to significantly increase the sales of fresh produce in convenience stores. A new task force of members of both groups met during the United Fresh 2014 convention in Chicago last week. As the leading associations representing produce suppliers and…
June 20, 20140Comments

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Michael J. Short appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Toys“R”Us, Inc.

WAYNE, NJ, 2014-6-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced that it has named Michael J. Short Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Toys“R”Us, Inc., effective June 23. Mr. Short, 53, a seasoned finance executive with broad retail and corporate development experience, was most recently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of…
June 20, 20140Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation reported $6.5 billion revenues for its fiscal first quarter ended May 31, 2014

First Quarter Net Income of $41.4 Million and Net Income per Diluted Share of $0.04, Compared to Prior Year's First Quarter Net Income of $89.7 Million and Net Income per Diluted Share of $0.09 First Quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $282.6 Million Compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $344.8 Million in Prior First Quarter Rite Aid Confirms Outlook…
June 20, 20140Comments

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Price Chopper opens new supermarket in Chatham, N.Y.

Flag Raising, National Anthem and Ribbon Cutting Mark Grand Opening Schenectady, N.Y., 2014-6-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Friday morning, the Ghent VFW raised the American flag to the national anthem performed by Arielle King in celebration of the grand opening of the newest Price Chopper Supermarket located at 2614 Route 66 in Ghent. Price Chopper Executive Chairman…
June 20, 20140Comments

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Grocery carts for special-needs children “Caroline’s Cart” to be available in 40 commissaries across United States

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-6-20 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Forty commissaries across the United States will soon offer grocery carts designed specifically for special-needs children. Called "Caroline's Cart," it enables special-needs children – or even adults under 250 pounds – to safely and easily accompany parents or caretakers on commissary shopping trips. The cart provides the option…
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