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National Retail Federation names Robert Moraca new VP of Loss Prevention

NRF’s Senior Asset Protection Advisor Rich Mellor to Retire After 40 + Years in Retail Industry WASHINGTON, 2014-6-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today announced the addition of the organization’s new Vice President of Loss Prevention Robert Moraca. Moraca comes to NRF after leading Sunoco, Inc’s security, business continuity and crisis management programs for…
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BRC-NIELSEN SHOP PRICE INDEX MAY 2014: Overall shop prices reported deflation for the 13th consecutive month in May, remaining unchanged at 1.4% from April

LONDON,  2014-6-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food inflation remained unchanged at 0.7% from April - the lowest ever recorded. Non-food reported annual accelerated deflation of 2.8% in May from 2.7% in April. Non-food has reported deflation for the fourteenth consecutive month. Helen Dickinson, British Retail Consortium Director General, said: "May has seen shop price deflation remain unchanged…
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ICSC and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index: sales rose by solid 2.9% for the week ending May 31, 2014

NEW YORK, 2014-6-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Consumers kicked off the traditional start of summer with a shopping spree as sales soared with a bout of warmer weather across the nation. As a result retailers enjoyed a positive final sales week as sales rose by a solid 2.9% for the week ending May 31, 2014,…
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Meijer to build its first dairy production facility in Ohio

New Plant Will Employ 100 Ohioans Tipp City, Ohio, 2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —   Officials from JobsOhio, The Dayton Development Coalition and Tipp City joined Governor John Kasich and Meijer representatives for the much-anticipated groundbreaking of the Midwest retailer’s first dairy production facility in Ohio. The new facility will employ 100 Ohioans who will help produce…
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Morrisons starts online food delivery service in Manchester and Hull

Bradford, England,  2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Morrisons’ online delivery service is moving further into its Northern heartland, and will be making its first drop-offs around Manchester and Hull from 6.00am on Monday 2nd June 2014. Its distinctive yellow vans will be delivering groceries to more than 807,000 homes across the Greater Manchester area and more…
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Wincor Nixdorf and Wayne Fueling Systems to establish global strategic alliance

Paderborn, Germany, 2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Wayne Fueling Systems, a global provider of fuel dispensing, automation, and control technologies for retail and commercial fuel stations, and Wincor Nixdorf, a leading supplier of IT solutions and equipment to retailers, retail banking and fuel stations, have announced today that they are establishing a global strategic alliance to…
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Retail Banking Research: Wincor Nixdorf maintained market leadership in Europe for electronic POS solution deliveries to retailers

Market leadership in Europe maintained Paderborn, Germany, 2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Wincor Nixdorf maintained its market leadership in electronic POS solution deliveries to retailers in Europe and also solidified its market position as the no. 2 in the world for the segments food/non-food and general merchandise. These are two key results from the latest market study…
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Groupe Auchan’s Simply City to open in Mazargues, Marseille

Mazargues, Marseille, 2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Simply Market’s new supermarket model Simply City Mazargues will be opening its doors on June 5 in Mazargues, a residential district of Marseille (South of France). This neighbourhood supermarket model is based on fresh products and convenience for everyday shopping. A new neighbourhood supermarket concept Simply City features on 670…
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CBRE Group Inc. named in FORTUNE 500 list of US’s largest companies for 7 years in a row

Los Angeles, 2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  CBRE Group Inc. has been named to the FORTUNE 500 list of the largest U.S.-based companies for the seventh straight year. CBRE was the highest-ranked commercial real estate firm in the 2014 rankings and remains the only commercial real estate services firm ever included on this prestigious list. The…
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CBRE Group, Inc. recognized as top three outsourcing services provider in the world for 2014 according to IAOP Global Outsourcing 100©

CBRE Maintains Position as Top Commercial Real Estate Services Firm in IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 © ​Los Angeles, 2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it has been recognized as a top three outsourcing services provider in the world for 2014, and is once again the highest-ranked commercial real estate services company,…
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SM Investments Corporation to issue US Dollar Bonds with maturity of up to ten years

Manila, Philippines, 2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  SM Investments Corporation (SM) announced today that its Board of Directors approved the issuance of US Dollar Bonds with maturity of up to ten years. SM appointed Citi and Standard Chartered Bank as Joint Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners. The offering is intended to be used for general…
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DeCA named Mildred Ives its new chief technology officer

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —   Mildred Ives has been named DeCA's new chief technology officer, effective May 19. She fills the position previously occupied by Jeff Perry, who is now the agency's chief information officer. He had been CTO since 2011 and continued acting in that position until Ives' selection. As chief technology officer, Ives…
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Famous British department store House of Fraser joins Tesco direct

Famous British department store joins the newly launched ‘Tesco Partners’ For the first time, customers can earn Clubcard points on every purchase Over 50 Tesco Partners now available on Tesco direct Cheshunt, England,  2014-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  For the first time, Tesco customers will be able to earn Clubcard points on House of Fraser…
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Walmart to host 14,000 shareholders at its annual Shareholders meeting in Bentonville

BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — This week, Walmart will host 14,000 shareholders, including thousands of associates from 27 countries, at its annual Shareholders meeting in Bentonville. This year’s Shareholders theme is serving customers through innovation. “This is a special week at Walmart. We celebrate and thank our 2.2 million associates from around the globe who…
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Walgreens launches nationwide program offering talking prescription devices to customers with visual impairments

Initiative adds to Walgreens other accessible prescription information services; leadership of blindness organizations praise company’s program DEERFIELD, Ill., 2014-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Walgreens, the nation’s largest drugstore chain (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG), today announced the launch of a nationwide program offering talking prescription devices to customers with visual impairments. The initiative introduces a new service that…
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Argos launches new home and furniture brand ‘Heart of House’ as part of its drive to develop and grow its own-brand business

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Argos is launching a new home and furniture brand designed to respond to modern living as part of its drive to significantly develop and grow its own-brand business. The new brand - ‘Heart of House’ - will be available to  customers this summer with a choice of 1,200 products…
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John Lewis to open its first ever airport shop at Heathrow Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal

LONDON, 2014-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  5.30am tomorrow morning, John Lewis will open its first ever airport shop at Heathrow Terminal 2: The Queen's Terminal. Doors will open as the first passengers en route to Washington travel through the newly refurbished Terminal. The 3,600 sq ft shop, the largest space allocated to a fashion-led brand, is located…
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IKEA launched its first global “Life at Home Report” aimed at improving life at home

New York is One of Eight Cities Studied for Insights on How People Start Their Days CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. 2014-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the Life Improvement Store, is today launching its first global Life at Home Report, aiming to improve life at home through a better understanding of how the start of the day impacts a…
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Delhaize Group divests Sweetbay, Harveys and Reid’s operations to Bi-Lo Holdings for $246 million

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB, NYSE: DEG) announces today that it has completed the divestment of the Sweetbay, Harveys and Reid´s operations to Bi-Lo Holdings for a cash amount of $246 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Delhaize Group also completed, in a separate transaction, the sale of its distribution center…
June 2, 20140Comments

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Neringa Janavičiūtė named new head of MAXIMA GRUPĖ

Vilnius,  Lithuania, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  As of June 3, MAXIMA GRUPĖ, running the retail companies in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, and Bulgaria, will have a new leader. The Company will be headed by the long-standing employee Neringa Janavičiūtė. She will replace the current Director General Mindaugas Bagdonavičius, who has held the position since 2008. In…
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Ski and outdoor retailer Ekosport to upgrade to Intershop 7 to power its international online shop

Leading ski and outdoor retailer to upgrade online shop across 15 countries Intershop confirms growth plans for French market Jena, Germany / Paris, France, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Leading ski and outdoor specialist Ekosport has chosen Intershop's omni-channel commerce platform Intershop 7 to power its international online shop. The sports retailer, based in France,…
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BRC survey reveals customers using less cash than ever as retailers make it easier and more convenient to shop and pay

LONDON, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Customers are using less cash than ever as retailers make it easier and more convenient to shop and pay. New data reveals that a growing proportion of smaller payments previously made in cash are now being made in other ways. The availability of contactless cards, handy express stores and…
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General Growth Properties CEO Sandeep Mathrani and CFO Michael Berman to present at NAREIT REITWeek 2014 investor conference on June 4

Chicago, Illinois, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  General Growth Properties, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: GGP) today announced that Sandeep Mathrani, chief executive officer, and Michael Berman, chief financial officer, will present at the NAREIT REITWeek 2014 investor conference in New York on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The live audio-­only webcast will…
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Kimco management to present in the REITWeek 2014 NAREIT’s Investor Forum on June 3, 2014

NEW HYDE PARK, New York, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM) announced today that its management will participate in the REITWeek 2014 NAREIT’s Investor Forum on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in New York. Kimco management will provide a general overview of the company followed by a question and answer session. The webcast…
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Toys“R”Us, Inc. supports nonprofit organization dedicated to finding childhood cancer cure Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

Company Renews Commitment to Help Fight Pediatric Cancer with Nationwide Fundraising and Awareness Program, In-Store Events and User-Generated Social Media Initiative Wayne, NJ, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced it has reaffirmed its support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure for childhood cancer. Beginning this Sunday, June 1…
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Apple® to acquire subscription streaming music service Beats Music, and Beats Electronics for $3 billion

CUPERTINO, California, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Apple® today announced it has agreed to acquire the critically acclaimed subscription streaming music service Beats Music, and Beats Electronics, which makes the popular Beats headphones, speakers and audio software. As part of the acquisition, Beats co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre will join Apple. Apple is acquiring the…
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Wincor Nixdorf launches new version of its global software platform TP.net 5.5

Paderborn, Germany,  2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Retail software needs to integrate the online and offline worlds and meet all the requirements of functionality, architecture and international orientation of retail companies. This is because today's consumers interact with a retail company via various touchpoints, for example, they gather information online but make their purchases in…
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Tesco forms Joint Venture with China Resources Enterprise Limited to create the leading multi-format retailer in China

Cheshunt, England,  2014-5-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Following its previous announcement and subsequent confirmation of the satisfaction of all conditions, Tesco has completed the formation of a Joint Venture with China Resources Enterprise, Limited (“CRE”) to create the leading multi-format retailer in China (the “Joint Venture” or “JV”). The JV combines Tesco’s best-in-class retail practices, international…
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Belk, Inc. announces operating results for fiscal first quarter ended May 3, 2014

Online sales grow 42 percent Company repurchases $94.3 million in stock CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2014-5-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Belk, Inc., the nation’s largest family owned and operated fashion department store company, today announced operating results for its fiscal first quarter ended May 3, 2014. Tim Belk, chairman and chief executive officer of Belk, Inc., said, “First…
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IKEA in Merriam to install largest rooftop solar array in Kansas before the store’s opening in Fall 2014

MERRIAM, KS, 2014-5-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced solar energy plans for its Kansas City-area store opening Fall 2014 in Merriam, KS. Pending permits, rooftop panel installation will begin next month, with completion before the store’s opening, making the project the largest rooftop solar array in the State…
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