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Apple introduced new Apple Watch cases and bands

Native Apps, New Watch Faces, Time Travel & More Arrive with watchOS 2 September 16 SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple® today introduced beautiful new Apple Watch® cases and bands, available starting today, including new gold and rose gold aluminum Apple Watch Sport models. Since its release, Apple Watch has helped users receive…

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Apple Watch Hermès Available October 2015

SAN FRANCISCO and PARIS, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple® and Hermès today introduced Apple Watch® Hermès, a new collection of Apple Watch in stainless steel with finely crafted leather bands in distinctive styles from Hermès, including the Single Tour, Double Tour and Cuff, while respecting the design and functionality of the Apple Watch. The…

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Apple iOS 9 available on Sep 16 as free update for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® users

SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple® today announced iOS 9, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, will be available on Wednesday, September 16 as a free update for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® users. iOS 9 makes iOS devices more intelligent and proactive with powerful search and improved Siri® features, all while protecting users’ privacy. The…

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Dixons Carphone Q1 2015/16, 13 weeks ended 1 August 2015: Group like-for-like revenues up 8%

Group like-for-like revenues up 8% Continued momentum in the UK and Ireland, with like-for-like revenues up 10% Good performance in the Nordics with like-for-like revenues up 4% Flat like-for-like revenues in Southern Europe with improving trading in Spain and growth in Greece despite challenging markets CWS announces an agreement with Sprint Corporation to open and…

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Labor Day sale at Office Depot and OfficeMax stores from Aug. 30 through Sept. 12

All Laptops and Printers on Sale and Up to 65 Percent Off Clearance, Specials on Furniture and Supplies BOCA RATON, Fla., 2015-9-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions and parent company of Office Depot and OfficeMax, today announced a Labor Day sale at Office…

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Christian Siriano and Best Buy partner to bring shoppers a collection of cases for smartphones, tablets and laptops

Richfield, MN, 2015-8-27— /EPR Retail News/ — When you think about Christian Siriano, you probably think of your favorite celebrities wearing his gorgeous gowns on the red carpet. Soon, you can see his designs dress up your favorite tech devices – thanks to the new Christian Siriano for Best Buy collection. The world-renowned designer and electronics…

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Report released by ARC from Applause names Overstock.com as one of the best-rated retail mobile apps

SALT LAKE CITY, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — A report released by ARC from Applause named Overstock.com, Inc.(NASDAQ:OSTK) as one of the best-rated retail mobile apps available on the market today. According to the report, "ideal retail experiences were born from customer-obsessed teams who understand what mobile users value." "Overstock has long taken a customer-centric, mobile-first…

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Die Migros lanciert das mobile Bezahlen für alle

Zürich, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ — Ab 20. August 2015 können Migros-Kunden in allen Migros-Supermärkten und -Fachmärkten sowie in der Migros-Gastronomie bargeldlos mit ihrem Smartphone bezahlen. Voraussetzung: Die Migros-App muss auf dem Smartphone installiert und ein Migros Bank-Konto oder eine der gängigen Kreditkarten als Zahlungsmittel hinterlegt sein. Ab sofort können die Kunden in der Migros mit ihrem…

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Rite Aid stores nationwide will begin accepting mobile payments, including Apple Pay™ and Google Wallet™, starting August 15

CAMP HILL, PA, 2015-8-13— /EPR Retail News/ —  Rite Aid announced today that all of the Company's nearly 4,600 stores nationwide will begin accepting mobile payments, including Apple Pay™ and Google Wallet™, starting Saturday, August 15. The Company will also accept Google's forthcoming Android Pay TM.  Additionally, all Rite Aid stores will also accept tap and pay…

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Self-Checkout Kassen: BILLA setzt auf komfortable Alternative zum Bezahlen am Fließband

Ab Mitte August können BILLA Kunden in je einer Filiale in Wien und Graz zusätzlich zum bestehenden Kassensystem auch Self-Checkout Kassen nutzen. Damit möchte BILLA seinen Kunden einen zusätzlichen Service und die Möglichkeit der individuellen Geschwindigkeit an der Kassa bieten. Wiener Neudorf, Austria, 2015-8-13— /EPR Retail News/ — Mit den Self-Checkout Kassen individualisiert BILLA das Einkaufserlebnis…

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IKEA stores in US will only sell LED bulbs and lighting to enable customers to live a more sustainable life at home

Survey shows in 2015, 64% of Americans purchased at least one LED light bulb for their household, compared to 49% in 2012 * Conshohocken, PA, 2015-8-11— /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA announced today that as of September 1, 2015, all IKEA stores will only sell LED bulbs and lighting to enable customers to live a more…

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Wincor Nixdorf gears up for more expansive Software business in Brazil and will work with Perto in the Hardware sector

Paderborn, Germany, 2015-8-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf, Europe's leading supplier of IT solutions for banks and retailers, is gearing up for more expansive Software business in Brazil. At the same time, it plans to work in cooperation with Perto in the Hardware sector. On the basis of an agreement recently concluded between both…

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UK technology brand Bush unveils new collection of great value technology products exclusively available at Argos

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-8-4— /EPR Retail News/ — Today UK technology brand Bush has unveiled a new collection of great value technology products set to enhance British homes, making customers’ lives simpler and even more enjoyable. The range is exclusively available at leading technology retailer Argos, launching online and in-stores from Saturday 18 July. Whether it’s…

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Technology brand Alba launches vibrant and affordable new range exclusively at Argos

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-8-4— /EPR Retail News/ — Long-standing technology brand Alba has received the biggest overhaul in its 98 year history with a vibrant and affordable new range that promises to brighten up rooms and make customers smile. The range launches exclusively at Argos and is available online and in-store from Saturday 18 July. The…

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Argos supports the Great British High Street Competition as it calls for a digital high streets “revolution”

Argos calls for digital high street “revolution” as it backs Great British High Street Competition Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-8-4— /EPR Retail News/ — Today Argos became the latest heavyweight brand to support the Great British High Street Competition as John Walden, Chief Executive of Home Retail Group plc, owner of Argos, called for a digital high…

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Best Buy and Geek Squad to help consumers understand and get excited about the Windows 10

SEATTLE, 2015-7-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Windows 10 officially launches today, and millions of people will be updating their laptops and experiencing the new operating system. If you’re one of them, Best Buy and Geek Squad are here to help you understand and get excited about the newest addition to the Microsoft family. First, here are…

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GOME Electrical Appliances Holding Limited to acquire the entire issued capital of Artway Development Limited for HK$11,268,000,000

Pushing ahead development of total retail ecosystem on all fronts Hong Kong, 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — GOME Electrical Appliances Holding Limited (HKSE stock code: 493; “GOME” or the “Listed Company”, together with its subsidiaries, “the Group”), a leading electrical appliances and consumer electronics retailer in China, today announced its proposed acquisition (the “Acquisition”)…

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Technology brand Bush unveiled new collection of great value products exclusively available at Argos

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Technology brand Bush has unveiled a new collection of great value technology products set to enhance Irish homes, making customers’ lives simpler and even more enjoyable. The range is exclusively available at one of Ireland’s leading technology retailers, Argos, launching on www.argos.ie and in 40 stores nationwide. Whether…

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Argos introduces a convenient way to exchange their gadgets at all its UK stores

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoppers can now trade-in their unwanted gadgets at Argos stores up and down the country in the first ever initiative launched by a generalist UK retailer, which offers an immediate quote and redemption. Argos, in partnership with circular economy experts WRAP, has introduced the innovative new service at…

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Rite Aid helps back-to-school shoppers gear up for the new school year

Rite Aid Stocks Shelves with Back-to-School Classics for All Grade Levels Camp Hill, Pa., 2015-7-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid stores nationwide are ready to help back-to-school shoppers gear up for the new school year with a great assortment of supplies, electronics and dorm room decor. From backpacks, to office accessories, TVs, Netbooks and…

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Amazon: Customers ordered 34.4 million items across Prime-eligible countries breaking all Black Friday records with 398 items ordered per second

Amazon sold more units on Prime Day than Black Friday 2014, the biggest Black Friday ever Worldwide order growth increased 266% over the same day last year and 18% more than Black Friday 2014 More new members tried Prime worldwide than any single day in Amazon history Sellers on Amazon that use the Fulfillment by…

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NRF’s Survey: After spending more on school supplies and electronics in 2014 families trim Back-to-School Spending for 2015

Average Spending on Back to School Has Grown 42 Percent in Past 10 Years  WASHINGTON, 2015-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — After spending more on school supplies and electronics in 2014, parents this year will head into the back-to-school season evaluating what their children really need before spending on new items. According to NRF’s Back-to-School Spending…

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Sanjay Singh appointed senior vice president to lead QVC newly formed Business Planning & Analysis (BP&A) group

WEST CHESTER, PA., 2015-7-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — QVC, the global leader in video and ecommerce retail, today announced the appointment of Sanjay Singh as senior vice president to lead its newly formed Business Planning & Analysis (BP&A) group. Singh will be responsible for developing financial insights and driving integrated global business and financial planning across…

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Starbucks Mobile Order & Pay expands to stores in 21 more states in the southern and central United States

SEATTLE, 2015-6-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Mobile Order & Pay, which began as a pilot in Portland in December 2014 and launched in the Pacific Northwest in March 2015, is expanding to stores in 21 more states in the southern and central United States today. Store managers say it helps partners provide customers one more…

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Argos digital store opens inside the Sainsbury’s supermarket in West Hove

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — A brand new Argos digital store opens today Wednesday 3 June inside the Sainsbury’s supermarket in West Hove bringing extra choice and convenience to customers in the area. The new digital store has created 14 local jobs and follows the announcement in January about the retailers teaming…

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Argos digital stores open in Sainsbury’s supermarkets

LONDON, 2015-5-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first two Argos digital stores are opening today (Wednesday 27th May) in Sainsbury’s supermarkets in North Cheam in Surrey and Nantwich in Cheshire, bringing extra choice and convenience to customers in the local communities. This follows the announcement in January about the retailers teaming up to open…

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Wincor Nixdorf to install additional 150 multifunctional cash recycling systems across Turkey for Denizbank

Denizbank invests in Wincor Nixdorf's cash recycling systems PADERBORN, Germany, 2015-5-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Turkey-based Denizbank is offering more and more customer-friendly services through its network of automated teller machines. The new cash recycling systems made by Wincor Nixdorf even enable customers, including those who do not regularly bank at Denizbank, to exchange…

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Starbucks: News reports that Starbucks mobile app has been hacked are false

SEATTLE, 2015-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks takes the obligation to protect customers’ information seriously. News reports that the Starbucks mobile app has been hacked are false. Like all major retailers, the company has safeguards in place to constantly monitor for fraudulent activity and works closely with financial institutions. To protect the integrity of these…

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NACS: University of Wisconsin students’ proposed battery swap model wins the Fuels Institute’s inaugural Future of Transportation Case Competition

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-5-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — A proposed battery swap model developed by University of Wisconsin students to increase the viability of electric vehicles was named the winner of the Fuels Institute’s inaugural Future of Transportation Case Competition at the Institute’s Spring Meeting in New Orleans. The University of Wisconsin team’s proposal, “Electricity and Petroleum…

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Wincor Nixdorf: BAWAG PSK becomes the first bank in Europe to introduce cash withdrawals at ATMs in all its branches – without a card

Enabling technology Wincor Nixdorf PC/E software Paderborn, Germany, 2015-5-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — It doesn't get any smarter than this: the Austrian financial institution BAWAG PSK has become one of the first banks in Europe to introduce cash withdrawals at ATMs in all its branches – without a card. Is your card defective? Does a friend…

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