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The Defense Commissary Agency: Scholarships for Military Children program awards $1.2 million to six hundred children from the military community

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Six hundred children from the military community are receiving about $1.2 million in financial assistance thanks to this year's Scholarships for Military Children program. Since its start in 2001, the Scholarships for Military Children program has awarded about $14.5 million in scholarships to more than 8,000 children…
May 22, 20140Comments

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Hy-Vee Homefront to hold next Round Up fundraiser in its stores over Memorial Day weekend, May 23 – 26, 2014

Next ‘Round Up’ fundraiser in Hy-Vee stores Memorial Day weekend from May 23-26 WEST DES MOINES, IA, 2014-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Hy-Vee Homefront, Hy-Vee’s veteran support initiative, will hold its next Round Up event in all of its stores over Memorial Day weekend, May 23 – 26, 2014. Customers will be able to round…
May 22, 20140Comments

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Tesco becomes the first retailer in the UK to remove sweets and chocolates from checkouts

First major retailer in the UK to remove confectionery from checkouts across the full range of store formats, including smaller Metro and Express stores Move follows research that found nearly two-thirds of shoppers said removing confectionery from checkouts would help them make healthier choices News coincides with publication of Tesco's second 'Tesco and Society' report,…
May 22, 20140Comments

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Walmart’s Veterans Welcome Home Commitment hired more than 42,000 veterans during its first year

The Walmart Foundation pledges another $20 million to expand veteran employment and transition support programs BENTONVILLE, Ark.,  2014-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  During the first year of Walmart’s Veterans Welcome Home Commitment it hired more than 42,000 veterans.  The commitment, launched last Memorial Day, guarantees a job offer to any honorably discharged veteran within his…
May 22, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s reduces fat content in its beef mince by an impressive 244 tonnes a year

LONDON,  2014-5-21 — /EPR Retail News/ —  As part of its commitment to being the best retailer for food and health, Sainsbury’s has reduced the fat content in its beef mince by an impressive 244 tonnes a year. All labels across its mince range - including pork, lamb and turkey - have been updated to make…
May 21, 20140Comments

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Peter Glusker joins Target as SVP new business integration and operations

MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-5-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced today that Peter Glusker will join Target as senior vice president, new business integration and operations, effective May 19. In this role, Mr. Glusker will lead the integration of new acquisitions into Target and develop strategies that ensure a consistent and great guest experience. “Over…
May 19, 20140Comments

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Price Chopper opens new supermarket at Lake George-Warrensburg N.Y.

Flag Raising, National Anthem and Ribbon Cutting Mark Grand Opening Schenectady, N.Y., 2014-5-19 — /EPR Retail News/ —   On Sunday morning, the American Legion raised the American Flag to the National Anthem performed by Warrensburg High School Band in celebration of the grand opening of the newest Price Chopper Supermarket located at 16 Lake George Plaza…
May 19, 20140Comments

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The Defense Commissary Agency to unveil “Your Healthy Lifestyle Festival” June 6 through July 6 at 236 installations worldwide

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-5-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Defense Commissary Agency will unveil the Your Healthy Lifestyle Festival June 6 through July 6 at 236 installations worldwide. This inaugural event will allow patrons to see discounted prices on produce at commissary farmers markets, savings on workout equipment at exchanges, and fitness events hosted by…
May 19, 20140Comments

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Tesco launches new Clubcard ‘Days Out Sale’ offering special deals on exciting UK attractions

Cheshunt, England, 2014-5-16 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Tesco has this week launched a new Clubcard ‘Days Out Sale’ offering special deals on a range of exciting UK attractions, including Madame Tussauds, London Dungeons and the Eden Project. From safari trips and museum visits to aquariums and castles, Clubcard’s new ‘Days Out Sale’ allows customers to boost…
May 16, 20140Comments

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Carrefour Argentina Director Daniel Fernández received Entrepreneur of the Year award at the 2013 Security Annual Awards

PARIS, 2014-5-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Daniel Fernández, Executive Director of Carrefour Argentina, received the prize of the Entrepreneur of the Year in the Hypermarket Sector, within the framework of the 2013 Security Annual Awards. The ceremony took place in the Exhibition Center of La Rural, in Buenos Aires City, and counted…
May 16, 20140Comments

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Tesco scoops nearly a third of the total awards available at The Grocer’s Own-Label Food and Drink Awards

Cheshunt, England,  2014-5-16 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Tesco’s newly revamped finest* range has scooped 22 awards at The Grocer’s Own-Label Food and Drink Awards, nearly a third of the total awards available. Overall, the retailer picked up 29 Gold and 21 Silver Awards, more than any other supermarket. John Scouler, Commerical Director at Tesco said, “We are absolutely…
May 16, 20140Comments

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Kesko Group announces 1.3% increase in sales excluding VAT in April 2014

Kesko Group's sales, excluding VAT, in April 2014 totalled €821.2 million, up 1.3%. Helsinki, Finland,  2014-5-16 — /EPR Retail News/ —  In Kesko's food trade, sales in April were €388.5 million, an increase of 10.9% compared to the previous year. The fact that Easter fell in March in the previous year affected sales performance. In the home…
May 16, 20140Comments

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Foodstuffs to build PAK’nSAVE supermarket in Shotover Park Queenstown New Zealand

Waiheke, New Zealand,  2014-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs is thrilled to confirm that we have been granted resource consent, as of Wednesday 7 May 2014, to build a PAK’nSAVE supermarket in Shotover Park, Queenstown. The new store, which will be called PAK’nSAVE Wakatipu, has been many years in the planning and to finally…
May 15, 20140Comments

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Meijer opened two new 190,000-square-foot supercenters in Plainfield and Whitestown outside Indianapolis

Meijer opened two new 190,000-square-foot supercenters in Plainfield and Whitestown outside Indianapolis GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-5-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Meijer opened two new 190,000-square-foot supercenters outside of Indianapolis today, Meijer Co-Chairman Doug Meijer announced. The Plainfield and Whitestown stores are creating more than 540 new jobs and provide local residents with a great option for…
May 14, 20140Comments

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Two-time homerun champ Cecil Fielder to sign autographs on May 9 at the all-new ShopRite of Union

Two-time homerun champ will sign autographs this Friday Union, NJ, 2014-5-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cecil Fielder, a two-time home run king and member of the 1996 World Series-champion New York Yankees, will be signing autographs on Friday, May 9 at the all-new ShopRite of Union from 4 to 6 p.m. During his prime, Fielder was one of…
May 9, 20140Comments

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Morrisons branded personal care and cosmetic products now certified by Cruelty Free International under the Humane Cosmetics Standard

Bradford, England,  2014-5-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  We are pleased to announce that after extensive work across our supply chain all Morrisons branded personal care and cosmetic products are now certified by Cruelty Free International under the Humane Cosmetics Standard. This assures customers that products like our shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant and body scrubs are…
May 9, 20140Comments

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Tesco wins “Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability and Environmental Performance” award

Tesco has won a top award for its outstanding contribution to environmental performance. Cheshunt, England,  2014-5-7 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The award recognises Tesco’s successful efforts to cut carbon emissions across its freight transport operations. Tesco has cut transport emissions per case delivered by as much as 14% in the UK in the last two…
May 7, 20140Comments

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John Lewis marks 150th anniversary with marketing campaign and TV advert ‘Never Standing Still’

LONDON, 2014-5-7 — /EPR Retail News/ —  To mark its 150th anniversary this year, John Lewis will be launching a significant marketing campaign including a brand new TV advert entitled 'Never Standing Still.' The 90 second advert goes live on the retailer's social media channels on Friday 2 May and will launch on Saturday 3 May…
May 7, 20140Comments

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AHOLD repurchased 1,960,000 AHOLD COMMON SHARES for € 26.99 million between April 28 and May 2, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-5-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 1,960,000 Ahold common shares in the period from April 28, 2014 up to and including May 2, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 13.7705 per share for a total consideration of € 26.99 million. These repurchases were made as…
May 6, 20140Comments

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Target appoints John Mulligan as interim president, CEO and Roxanne S. Austin as interim non-executive chair of the board

MINNEAPOLIS,  2014-5-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Target’s board of directors issued the following statement today: “Today we are announcing that, after extensive discussions, the board and Gregg Steinhafel have decided that now is the right time for new leadership at Target. Effective immediately, Gregg will step down from his positions as Chairman of the Target board of directors,…
May 5, 20140Comments

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Ingles Markets reported higher sales and net income for the three and six months ended March 29, 2014

ASHEVILLE, N.C., 2014-5-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) today reported higher sales and net income for the three and six months ended March 29, 2014 as compared with the three and six months ended March 30, 2013.  Second quarter net sales rose $27.1 million to $947.8 million and net income increased 29.2% to…
May 5, 20140Comments

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Morrisons opened its first accessible, assisted changing places toilet for disabled customers

Bradford, England, 2014-5-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Morrisons officially opened its first accessible, assisted Changing Places toilet for disabled customers to appear in any of its UK stores. Intended for a more dignified experience, the washroom features more space than a standard accessible toilet, to accommodate the user and their carer(s), plus a height adjustable…
May 5, 20140Comments

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Delhaize Group to announce its first quarter 2014 results on May 7, 2014

BRUSSELS, Belgium,  2014-5-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Delhaize Group will announce its first quarter 2014 results (ended March 31, 2014) on Wednesday May 7, 2014 at 7:00 a.m. CET. The press release will be available on Delhaize Group's website (www.delhaizegroup.com) immediately after its publication. The Delhaize Group management team will discuss the first quarter 2014…
May 2, 20140Comments

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Co-op teams opened two new food stores in the Edmonton area

Edmonton, Alberta, 2014-5-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fresh paint. New signs. In 24 hours, Co-op teams turned around and opened two new food stores in the Edmonton area. This morning, Leduc Co-op opened its new food store at 5421-50th Street. Yesterday, TGP opened in the Gold Bar neighbourhood in southeast Edmonton, the first of its two new food stores. TGP took…
May 2, 20140Comments

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Meijer opened supercenter today in South Haven, Michigan

190,000-square-foot store features fresh fruit delivered daily, a free prescription program and pharmacy services designed to promote family health GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-5-1 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Meijer opened a supercenter today in South Haven, Mich., marking its first of nine new stores the retailer will open this year in the Midwest, Co-Chairman Doug Meijer announced.…
May 1, 20140Comments

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Target opens two Brunet Target affiliated pharmacies at the Brossard and Sainte-Dorothée Target store locations

Two locations now open at the Brossard and Sainte-Dorothée Target store locations MONTREAL, QC,   2014-5-1 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Target announced today that two Brunet Target affiliated pharmacies are now open at the Brossard and Sainte-Dorothée Target store locations. As previously announced, a total of 18 pharmacies operated by pharmacist-owners affiliated with Brunet will open…
May 1, 20140Comments

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