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Starbucks coffee to be available through MARS DRINKS’ single-serve brewers in offices across the U.S. and Canada

Seattle, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ —During the workday, it can be tough to get out of the office for a coffee break. Now even more workplaces will be able to offer freshly brewed cups of Starbucks coffee any time of day thanks to a new agreement with MARS DRINKS, the 100 percent workplace-focused segment of…

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Nordstrom announces its annual Anniversary Sale

SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (July 22, 2016) marks the first day of the annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. This is the fashion specialty retailer's biggest event of the year, featuring brand new arrivals at super-sale prices for a limited time – prices go back up on August 8. Buy now, wear now Anniversary Sale stocks more…

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LVMH Young Talent prize winner Camille Boillet took part in the Green Showroom fashion event during Berlin Fashion Week

BERLIN, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Camille Boillet, winner of the LVMH Young Talent prize in February 2016 during the  “Cultures et Création” fashion show in  Montfermeil, took part in the Green Showroom, a sustainable fashion event held each year during Berlin Fashion Week. The “Cultures et Création” fashion show in Montfermeil offers a fresh and positive…

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Old Navy announces #MySquadContest and in-store donation drive from July 28 to August 10 to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs

SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — This back-to-school season Old Navy, in partnership with AwesomenessTV, will ask kids to share stories of how their squads motivate, inspire and lift them up. To support the squads of the future and help provide every child with access to learning opportunities, Old Navy is sponsoring a fundraising…

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J. C. Penney announces the appointment of Marvin R. Ellison as its new chairman

PLANO, Texas, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) has appointed Chief Executive Officer Marvin R. Ellison to the additional position of Chairman, effective August 1, 2016. Mr. Ellison succeeds Myron E. (Mike) Ullman, III who will be retiring in accordance with the transition plan…

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Associated Food Stores members to offer the freshest, locally grown produce throughout Utah

Salt Lake City, UT, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ —Before the sun rises each morning, Alan Bangerter rolls out of bed, throws on his coveralls, pulls on his work gloves and heads to the fields with his family to harvest and pack. For over six generations the Bangerter family has sold fresh corn, radishes, zucchini…

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7‑Eleven and Flirtey announce first fully autonomous FAA-Approved drone delivery to customer’s residence

RENO, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, the world’s largest convenience retailer, and Flirtey, a leading independent drone delivery service, announced they have completed the first fully autonomous drone delivery to a customer’s residence to advance research toward integrating drones into the National Airspace System. This delivery is the first time a U.S. customer has…

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7‑Eleven and Redbox announce the return of their popular free movie night offer this summer

IRVING, TEXAS, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc., the world’s largest convenience retailer, and Redbox , America’s destination for new-release entertainment, are bringing back their popular free movie night offer this summer. Movie-lovers can receive a FREE Redbox movie night with every Big Gulp® fountain drink purchase, while supplies last. The exclusive offer runs through…

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Prada expands and completely renovates its store in Canton Road, Hong Kong

Hong Kong, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Prada is expanding and completely renovating its store in Hong Kong situated on Canton Road, the city’s main shopping street. The two-storey space occupies a total area of more than 1,300 square metres, with a secondary internal access from Harbour City. The external façade pays homage to the Franco-Venezuelan…

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REI to open new store in Milford, Connecticut this fall

SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Opening this fall, a new REI store in Milford, Conn. will help the outdoor community enjoy life outside and support local nonprofits who steward nearby recreational places. Located between the Housatonic River and Long Island Sound, the new store will carry gear and apparel for the region’s most popular…

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REI to open new store in Houston, Texas when co-op sets up camp at the Baybrook Mall this fall

SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Outdoor adventurers in Houston, Texas will have a new REI store when the co-op sets up camp at the Baybrook Mall this fall. Situated just miles from the northern point of Galveston Bay, the new store will carry gear and apparel for some of the region’s most popular…

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Rakuten to include recognition for same-sex partners in its internal corporate policies

Tokyo, 2016-Jul-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc. today announced a revision to the definition of “spouse” under its internal employment regulations to include recognition for same-sex partners. The revision was approved at a Board of Directors meeting held on July 22, 2016. Rakuten, which will celebrate 20 years since its founding next year, has grown…

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Grupo Vips: Fridays abre un nuevo establecimiento en Puerto Banús

Marbella, 2016-Jul-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fridays, la cadena líder de “casual dining” en USA, abre un nuevo establecimiento en Puerto Banús. Esta cadena, que ya tiene presencia en más de 60 países y suma más de 900 restaurantes en el mundo, está operada en España por el Grupo Vips desde el año 1992. Pero Fridays…

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Grupo Vips: El primer restaurante wagamama abrirá en Madrid

Madrid, 2016-Jul-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Grupo Vips y la cadena de origen británico de restaurantes pan-asiáticos wagamama (www.wagamama.com) anuncian hoy que han firmado un acuerdo mediante el cual el Grupo español se convierte en franquiciado exclusivo para desarrollar y operar  la marca en España y Portugal. La apertura del primer wagamama en España está…

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Stella McCartney unveils her Winter 2016 ad campaign

London, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stella McCartney unveils her Winter 2016 ad campaign images for the first time today in collaboration with iconic American artist Ed Ruscha. Shot in London, the campaign features Amber Valetta and photographed by Harley Weir. Amber Valetta effortlessly embodies the spirit of the modern Stella McCartney woman with Ed…

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Michael Kors Holdings Limited to report its Q1 FY 2017 financial results on Wednesday, August 10, 2016

LONDON, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Michael Kors Holdings Limited (NYSE:KORS) today announced that it plans to report its first quarter fiscal year 2017 financial results on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, before the market opens. The Company also plans to hold a conference call to discuss its financial results the same day at 8:00 a.m. ET. A…

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust to acquire Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s (“CPPIB”) interest in four properties

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) today announced that it has entered into a firm agreement with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board's ("CPPIB") to acquire their interest in four properties that are currently co-owned, which is anticipated to close before the end of July 2016. RioCan will…

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USDA’s FSIS: Kapowsin Meats Inc of Graham, Wash. Recalls 11,658 pounds of pork products

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kapowsin Meats Inc., a Graham, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 11,658 pounds of pork products that may be contaminated with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The whole roaster hogs were produced between June 13, 2016 and July 15, 2016.…

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eBay Inc 2Q2016: $2.2 billion Revenue; GMV of $20.9 billion

San Jose, California, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY), a global commerce leader, delivered gross merchandise volume (GMV) for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 of $20.9 billion, increasing 6% on a foreign exchange (FX) neutral basis and 4% on an as-reported basis. Revenue for the quarter was $2.2 billion, up 7% on…

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Textile Exchange: Lindex is one of the world’s largest user of organic cotton and more sustainable materials

Gothenburg, Sweden, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lindex is top ten as one of the world’s largest user of organic cotton and more sustainable materials like Lyocell and recycled polyester, according to Textile Exchange’s latest report. “We continuously work to increase the share of fibers from more sustainable sources and are very proud of our progress.…

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Carphone Warehouse unveils its latest marketing campaign starring Keith Lemon

London , 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carphone Warehouse has today unveiled its latest marketing campaign starring Keith Lemon, debuting first in cinema alongside this year’s summer blockbusters. Travelling to Dubai where everyone always gets what they ask for, the ad shows Keith ‘rolling’ in a gold plated G-Wagon flanked by a Lamborghini and Ferrari, and…

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SPAR Austria starts selling its organic Frutura Thermal vegetables in stores

Amsterdam, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just nine weeks after planting the first crops, SPAR Austria has started selling its juicy, organic Frutura Thermal vegetables in stores around the country. About 50,000 kg of organic tomatoes have been harvested and the organic Ramiro pepper mix will soon be ripe and ready to pack into SPAR…

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The GALERIA Kaufhof head office to become HBC Europe’s new headquarters

Cologne, 2016-Jul-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The GALERIA Kaufhof headquarters, which has long been based in Cologne city center, will be remodeled into a modern service center over the course of the next 18 months, encompassing all of HBC Europe’s banners. The first important steps have now been taken to allow this to go ahead.…

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Macy’s announces the pilot of its mobile web tool “Macy’s On Call”

NEW YORK, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Jul. 20, 2016), Macy’s (NYSE:M) announced the pilot of “Macy’s On Call,” a mobile web tool that allows customers to interact with an AI-powered platform via their mobile devices. “Macy’s On Call” taps IBM Watson, via Satisfi, an intelligent engagement platform, to deliver a first-of-its-kind solution that…

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Starbucks opens its first express store in London’s Canary Wharf

LONDON, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (July 20, 2016) , the first Starbucks express store in Europe opens in London’s major business hub, Canary Wharf.  With an open layout, the new store features a walk-through experience and a streamlined menu at an early order point which allows customers to order, pay and pick-up…

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Louis Vuitton launches new collection of rolling luggage in collaboration with Marc Newson

Louis Vuitton has unveiled  a new collection of rolling luggage created in collaboration with Australian designer Marc Newson. Amazingly lightweight and sturdy, the new Louis Vuitton luggage is expressly designed for the 21st century traveler. Paris, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Louis Vuitton first made its reputation by creating travel trunks matched to the needs of…

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EROSKI ha inaugurado en Binissalem su primera gasolinera de Mallorca

Binissalem, Mallorca,  España, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI ha inaugurado esta mañana la primera gasolinera de esta cooperativa en Mallorca y segunda en Baleares, ya que la cadena ya cuenta con otra estación de servicio de características similares en Sant Lluís, Menorca. Con estas dos gasolineras, EROSKI es la primera y única cadena de…

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Sainsbury’s tackles banana wastage by trialling loaves of banana bread baked fresh in store

London, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Britons are eating an average of three per week, which is 12 kg per year, and rank them as a favourite healthy snack. However, despite our love affair with the banana, we are binning 162 million each year. New research from Sainsbury’s has revealed the nation’s particular preferences are contributing…

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SONIC® Drive-In introduces one-of-a-kind Master Blast flavors blending the perfect combination of sweet and salty

OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-Jul-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) introduces a magnetic attraction for your taste buds with one-of-a-kind Master Blast flavors blending the perfect combination of sweet and salty. If you crave the unconventional, these sweet and salty creations are perfect for you. SONIC's Sweet & Salty Master Blasts® create bold new…

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