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Waitrose to open first national distribution centre at its Magna Park development in Milton Keynes in Summer 2015

Bracknell, UK, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose is to open a state-of-the-art national distribution centre (NDC) to be developed by Gazeley at its Magna Park development in Milton Keynes in Summer 2015. The retailer is in talks to transfer the operation at the nearby Kuehne+Nagel-run Celestia depot - which services Waitrose - to the national distribution…
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H&M: February total sales 11% up compared to the same month last year

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — In February, the H&M Group total sales including VAT increased by 11 percent in local currencies compared to the same month last year. In the first quarter, i.e. 1 December 2013 to 28 February 2014, sales increased by 12 percent including VAT in local currencies compared to the corresponding quarter…
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BRC/SPRINGBOARD FOOTFALL MONITOR FEBRUARY 2014: High streets reported the greatest footfall since March 2013

LONDON, UK, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Footfall in February was 2.9% lower than a year ago, down on the 1.6% rise in January and below the three-month average of -1.1%. High streets reported the greatest fall, down 5.3%, which is the largest drop since March 2013. On a three-month basis reported a drop in footfall of 3.0%, Footfall…
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NACS encourages stores selling e-cigarettes to treat these products as age restricted as those applicable to tobacco products

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS has issued a statement of position that encourages stores selling e-cigarettes to adopt, as a best practice, a policy of treating these products as age restricted and subjecting them to the same age-verification procedures as those applicable to tobacco products. NACS’ position was developed by the association’s retail…
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Argos reappoints CHI& Partners to provide creative support for the next phase of its transformation plan

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following a highly competitive review process of its advertising agency account, leading digital retailer Argos has reappointed CHI& Partners to provide creative support for the next phase of its transformation plan. Argos initiated the review at the end of last year, challenging contenders to deliver a creative idea aligned…
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The Muppets are coming to QVC on March 16

QVC Celebrates Disney's Muppets Most Wanted with a Day of Surprises March 16 WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Imagine a pig, a pair of frogs and their posse walk into QVC. Sound like a far-fetched story filled with contagious laughter? Well, it will be reality on March 16 when the Muppets burst through QVC's doors to…
March 14, 20140Comments

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Brico Dépôt opened its first two rebranded stores in Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest, Romania, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brico Dépôt has opened its first two rebranded stores in Romania, in the Pantelimon and Orhideea areas of the capital city Bucharest. Kingfisher plc acquired ‘Bricostore’s’ 15 home improvement stores in Romania in April 2013. Since June last year work has been underway to integrate colleagues and transform the stores into Kingfisher’s…
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IKEA launches latest IKEA PS collection themed “On the Move”

New Collection Marries Multifunction, Flexibility and Smart Design with Affordability CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the Life Improvement Store, announces the launch of its latest IKEA PS collection, themed “On the Move,” created specifically for the young, urban crowd living in smaller spaces. Now in its eighth iteration, the new IKEA PS collection…
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Target announced the official grand opening of its Toronto Stockyards store on March 14

Festivities include product sampling, in-store specials and a special appearance from Bullseye MISSISSAUGA, ON, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target is pleased to announce the official grand opening of its Toronto Stockyards store on March 14. The store, located in the Stockyards shopping complex at St. Clair Avenue West and Weston Rd., is the first from-the-ground-up build…
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Target Corporation announced quarterly dividend of 43 cents per common share

MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of 43 cents per common share. The dividend is payable June 10, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business May 21, 2014. The 2nd quarter dividend will be the company’s 187th consecutive dividend paid…
March 14, 20140Comments

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Morrisons reports preliminary results for the year ended 2 February 2014

Bradford, England, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Preliminary results for the year ended 2 February 2014 and strategic update. Financial summary · Turnover down 2% to £17.7bn (2012/13: £18.1bn) · Like-for-like sales (ex-fuel, ex-VAT) down 2.8% (2012/13: down 2.1%)(1) · Underlying profit before tax down 13% to £785m (2012/13: £901m)(2) · Non-recurring exceptional costs of £903m · Loss before tax £176m (2012/13:…
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Contract extension: Wincor Nixdorf to provide hardware service for the self-service systems of Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf

Paderborn, Germany, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf will provide hardware service for the self-service systems of Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf for another three years. A master agreement on the replacement of all self-service systems that are not Windows 7-compatible by 2016 has also been concluded. Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf has been a customer of Wincor Nixdorf for more than…
March 14, 20140Comments

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ALDI announced the results of the first-ever ALDI Fan Favorite Foods poll

ALDI Shoppers Voted on Favorite Products across a Broad Range of Categories Batavia, Ill., 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The shoppers have spoken. In the first-ever ALDI Fan Favorites poll, shoppers selected 10 food and beverage items as their must-have, best-loved ALDI exclusive brand products. In the online poll of 4,021 respondents, Specially Selected Premium Roasted Ground…
March 13, 20140Comments

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REWE extends contract of CEO Alain Caparros until end of 2018

COLOGNE, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — During its last meeting, the Supervisory Board of REWE Zentralfinanz eG prematurely extended the contract of the CEO of REWE Group, Alain Caparros, by two years to 31.12.2018. Heinz-Bert Zander, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, explains: “The Supervisory Board of REWE Zentralfinanz eG has unanimously extended Alain Caparros’ contract by two…
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Delhaize Group announced 2013 results, group revenue up 2.6%

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group announced 2013 results, group revenue up 2.6% Financial Highlights 2013 Group revenue growth of 2.6% at identical exchange rates; organic revenue growth of 3.1% Food Lion phase roll-out completed Underlying operating profit of €753 million (-4.2%) or €769 million at identical exchange rates (-2.1%)» Free cash flow generation of …
March 13, 20140Comments

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National Retail Federation: February retail sales increased 0.2 percent adjusted month-to-month and 2.3 percent unadjusted YoY

WASHINGTON, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — American consumers powered through the winter weather lifting retail sales in February. According to the National Retail Federation – the world's largest retail trade association – February retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, increased 0.2 percent adjusted month-to-month and 2.3 percent unadjusted year-over-year. “Today’s positive retail sales report indicates…
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Intershop congratulates Mexx online shop for their 2nd place in ServiceValue’s latest ranking of online shops

Rated “very good” in multiple categories Mexx outperforms last year’s winner of the study Jena, Germany, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — ServiceValue GmbH assessed more than 4,200 customer ratings of 24 fashion retailers with online shops and traditional storefronts in its latest study entitled “ServiceAtlas Fashion Shops 2014”. The study reveals the strengths and weaknesses of…
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Belgian food retailer Delhaize Group announced senior management changes

Nicolas Hollanders to leave as EVP, Human Resources, Sustainability, and IT of Delhaize Group Marc Croonen appointed as new Chief Human Resources Officer for Delhaize Group Dirk Van den Berghe, CEO of Delhaize Belgium and Luxembourg, appointed to Delhaize Group Executive Committee  BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group (Euronext, Brussels: DELB, NYSE:…
March 13, 20140Comments

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NRF VP for Government Relations David French: Overtime Proposal ‘Contrary to the Goal of Job Creation’

WASHINGTON, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from Senior Vice President for Government Relations David French in response to reports that President Obama will propose a change in federal overtime rules: “We are skeptical of the politics of the proposal and certainly of the timing. This is not an issue that…
March 13, 20140Comments

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Rob Green of National Council of Chain Restaurants calls on Senate to reject minimum wage hike

WASHINGTON, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Council of Chain Restaurants issued the following comments from Executive Director Rob Green on the hearing held today by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage: "Today’s hearing is an exercise in rehearsed political talking points that ignore the…
March 13, 20140Comments

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Lagardère Services ASPAC: RELAY received number of accolades at Auckland Airport’s annual Retailer Excellence Awards

Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — March 11th marked the celebration of Auckland Airport’s annual Retailer Excellence Awards, recognising retail performance across both the International and Domestic Terminals of New Zealand’s busiest airport. This year we were delighted to receive a number of accolades, including the prize for ‘Best Specialty Retailer – Major’. This award recognises retailers…
March 13, 20140Comments

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The Merchant and Financial Services Cybersecurity Partnership announced the operating structure for the group

Washington , DC, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, the Merchant and Financial Services Cybersecurity Partnership announced the operating structure for the group and released a video featuring Sandy Kennedy, President of the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), and Governor Tim Pawlenty, President and CEO of the Financial Services Roundtable (FSR), discussing the priorities for the partnership…
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Sainsbury’s eBooks launched new online book club

LONDON, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is launching a new online book club giving you the chance to discover exciting new books, add your own reviews, meet other book lovers, win prizes, and collect bonus Nectar points. Join Sainsbury's Book Club Sainsbury’s Book Club online follows the success of Sainsbury’s in-store book club. Members will…
March 12, 20140Comments

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Publix VP of Distribution Richard Schuler to retire, Casey Suarez to succeed

Publix Vice President of Distribution to Retire; New Vice President Announced LAKELAND, Fla., 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — After 40 years of dedicated service, Publix Super Markets’ Vice President of Distribution Richard Schuler announced his decision to retire, effective May 2. Schuler began his Publix career in 1973 as an unloader in the company’s Miami distribution center.…
March 12, 20140Comments

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Kesko and If partner to give K-Plussa customers K-Plussa points for insurance policies marketed by If

Helsinki, Finland, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kesko and If have signed a cooperation agreement which will give K-Plussa customers K-Plussa points for insurance policies marketed by If starting from June. The cooperation will be long term and the parties also include Mandatum Life responsible for Sampo's life insurance business in Finland and Kaleva Mutual Insurance Company.…
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PCATS announces three convenience and fuel retailing industry pioneers being inducted into the PCATS Hall of Fame

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — PCATS is pleased to announce that three convenience and fuel retailing industry pioneers are being inducted into the PCATS Hall of Fame: Henry Armour, president and CEO of NACS; Jenny Bullard, CIO of Waycross, Georgia-based Flash Foods; and Loring Perez, president of Columbus, Georgia-based Chattahoochee Oil Company. “Henry, Jenny…
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NACS Consumer Fuels Survey: Despite increase in gas prices, consumers continue to feel optimistic about the economy

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Despite a sharp increase in gas prices over the past month and consumer expectations that prices will climb higher over the next 30 days, consumers continue to feel optimistic about the economy, according the latest monthly NACS Consumer Fuels Survey that examines how gas prices affect consumer sentiment. Consumers…
March 12, 20140Comments

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BRC-KPMG: UK retail sales for February 2014 down 1.0% on like-for-like basis from February 2013

UK retail sales were down 1.0% on a like-for-like basis from February 2013, when they had increased 2.7% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were up 0.7%, against a 4.4% increase in February 2013. LONDON, UK, 2014-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 3-month average total growth was 2.8%, in line with the 12-month trend,…
March 11, 20140Comments

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BRC-KPMG: Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 14.3% in February versus a year earlier

Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 14.3% in February versus a year earlier. In February 2013, they had increased by 12.3% over the previous year. LONDON, UK, 2014-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — In February, online sales represented 17.5% of total Non-Food sales of our Monitor, against 15.4% in February 2013. Online sales contributed 2.1 percentage…
March 11, 20140Comments

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ICSC: Retail sales rose by a solid 1.3% in the first week of March

NEW YORK, 2014-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Retail sales roared like a lion during the past week ending March 8, 2014. Sales rose by a solid 1.3%, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index.Sales also improved on a year-over-year basis, up 2.1% in the latest…
March 11, 20140Comments

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