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JAPAN: Rakuten announces investment in genetic health testing pioneer Genesis Healthcare Co.

Tokyo, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc. (TSE: 4755) today announced it has invested in genetic health testing pioneer Genesis Healthcare Co., receiving a 1.4 billion yen issue of new shares. Rakuten Chairman and CEO Hiroshi “Mickey” Mikitani will join Genesis Healthcare’s Board of Directors as an External Board Director. Genesis Healthcare, founded in…

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Staples funds all 158 projects on DonorsChoose.org in Cleveland with $87,813 donation

Staples Helps Cleveland Teachers Create Positive Classroom Experiences CLEVELAND, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) announced today (Aug. 21, 2017) that all 158 projects posted by teachers on DonorsChoose.org in Cleveland received full funding as part of Staples’s $1 million donation to DonorsChoose.org, a charity that has funded more than 900,000 classroom projects for teachers and…

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Lowe’s Heroes program raised $279,917 to support local community improvement projects

Boucherville, QC, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe's Canada, a leading home improvement company operating more than 600 stores in Canada under different banners, is proud to announce that its Lowe's Heroes program raised a total of $279,917. This past April and May, customers in all Lowe's stores in Canada were invited to donate…

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Meijer kicks off fall Simply Give campaign

Meijer kicks off fall Simply Give campaign   Program generated nearly $32 million since 2008 for food pantries across the Midwest GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, 2017-Aug-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — On the heels of its record-setting spring efforts, the Meijer fall Simply Give campaign will kick off Sunday to help stock the shelves of its food pantry partners…

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Dollar Tree, Inc. to host Q2 2017 earnings conference call on Thursday, August 24, 2017

CHESAPEAKE, Va., 2017-Aug-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores, will host its conference call for investors and analysts to discuss financial results for the second quarter ended July 29, 2017. WHEN:  Thursday, August 24, 2017   9:00 a.m. Eastern Time PARTICIPATE:  At least 5 minutes prior to the conference call, please dial 877-604-9665…

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Barnes & Noble to host Q1 2018 earnings results conference call on Thursday, September 7

NEW YORK, 2017-Aug-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS) today (08/17/2017) announced the Company will report fiscal 2018 first quarter earnings results on Thursday, September 7, before the market opens. The Company will host an investor conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 7, to review the Company's financial results and operations. This call is being…

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Tiffany & Co. declares regular quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share

NEW YORK, 2017-Aug-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of Tiffany & Co. (NYSE:TIF) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share of Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on October 10, 2017 to shareholders of record on September 20, 2017. Future dividends are subject to declaration by the directors. Tiffany is the internationally-renowned jeweler founded in New…

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The Bon-Ton Stores Q2 2017 results: Comparable store sales decreased 6.1% compared with the prior year period

YORK, Pa., 2017-Aug-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) today (August 17, 2017) reported operating results for its fiscal second quarter ended July 29, 2017, and reaffirmed its earnings guidance for the full year fiscal 2017. Results for the Second Quarter Ended July 29, 2017 Comparable store sales decreased 6.1% as compared with the prior year…

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Ross Stores declares regular quarterly cash dividend of $.16 per common share

DUBLIN, Calif., 2017-Aug-18 — /EPR Retail News/ —Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) announced today (Aug. 16, 2017) that the Company’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.16 per common share, payable on September 29, 2017, to stockholders of record as of September 7, 2017. Ross Stores, Inc. is an S&P 500, Fortune 500 and Nasdaq 100 (ROST) company headquartered in Dublin,…

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Staples, Inc. to release Q2 2017 results on Thursday, August 24, 2017

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2017-Aug-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) will announce second quarter 2017 results on Thursday, August 24, 2017 before the market open. On June 28, 2017, Staples announced that it had entered into an agreement to be acquired by funds managed by Sycamore Partners. The merger is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of stockholder approval,…

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Nordstrom declares quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share

SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) announced today (Aug. 16, 2017) that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share payable on September 12, 2017, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 28, 2017. About Nordstrom Nordstrom, Inc. is a leading fashion specialty retailer based in the U.S. Founded in…

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Lowe’s Companies, Inc. to host Q2 2017 conference call on August 23, 2017

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with the Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) second quarter 2017 earnings press release, you are invited to listen to its conference call to be broadcast live over the internet on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time with: Robert A. Niblock, chairman, president and chief executive officer; Rick…

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ICA Gruppen Q2 2017 earnings: Consolidated net sales up by 3.7% to SEK 27,198 million

Underlying earnings stable; higher costs from new ventures Solna, Sweden, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Second quarter of 2017 in summary Consolidated net sales amounted to SEK 27,198 million (26,222), an increase of 3.7% Operating profit excluding non-recurring items totalled SEK 1,094 million (1,154) The sale of ICA Real Estate in Norway and inkClub,…

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ICA Gruppen Q2 2017 Sustainability Report: Continued decrease in GHG emissions and new circular system for reducing food waste

Solna, Sweden, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — “By virtue of our size we have a great responsibility, but on top of this we also clearly see that sustainability is a driver of growth. We see it in our figures, and it is also evident in numerous, independent studies. Companies with effective sustainability work are…

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SPAR announces Cystic Fibrosis Ireland as its new national charity partner

Ireland, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR has announced that Cystic Fibrosis Ireland will be its new national charity partner for the next two years. SPAR has vowed to raise up to €300,000 during this time for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland through collection boxes in 400 SPAR stores nationwide, a donation on selected SPAR Own…

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SpartanNash Q2 FY2017 financial results: Consolidated Net Sales Increased 3.7% Driven by Growth in Food Distribution Segment

Reported Second Quarter EPS from Continuing Operations Improved to $0.56 per Diluted Share Adjusted Second Quarter EPS from Continuing Operations Improved to $0.60 per Diluted Share Experienced Food Distribution Executive Mark Shamber to Join Company as CFO in September Byron Center, MI, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — SpartanNash Company (the "Company") (Nasdaq:…

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Amazon.com prices private offering of $16.0 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes

SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) (“Amazon” or the “Company”) today (Aug. 15, 2017) announced that it priced its previously announced private offering of $16.0 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes (collectively, the “Notes”). The Company expects to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund the consideration for its acquisition…

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PetSmart: first of four massive pet food donation arriving in 70 Cities through its Buy a Bag, Give a Meal program

Thanks to Millions of PetSmart Shoppers Who Bought Bags of Pet Food this Year, 92 Semi Trucks are Arriving in 70 Cities Across 31 States and Three Canadian Provinces with 17 Million Meals to Feed Hungry Pets in Need NEW YORK CITY and LOS ANGELES, 2017-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart announced today (Aug. 15,…

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Coach, Inc. reports of strong fourth quarter 2017 results

Coach, Inc. reports of strong fourth quarter 2017 results   NEW YORK, 2017-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Coach, Inc. (NYSE:COH) (SEHK:6388), a leading New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, today (Aug. 15, 2017) reported fourth quarter and full year results for the period ended July 1, 2017. Victor Luis, Chief Executive Officer of Coach, Inc., said, “Our strong…

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BRP new white paper provides retailers tips on how to improve payment and data security across all channels

BRP new white paper provides retailers tips on how to improve payment and data security across all channels   New Report from BRP Offers Tips for Improving Payment Security both In-Store and Online Boston, MA, 2017-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — According to a new white paper from BRP, fraudsters have become more sophisticated and retailers need to…

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The TJX Companies, Inc. Q2 FY 2018 results: Net sales increased 6% to $8.4 billion

Net sales increased 6% to $8.4 billion over last year’s 7% increase Consolidated comp store sales increased 3% over last year’s 4% increase Diluted EPS of $.85 compared with $.84 in the prior year EPS results include a $.04 negative impact from foreign currency exchange rates this year, compared with a $.03 positive impact last year The Company now estimates Fiscal…

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The Home Depot® Q2 2017 results: sales reached $28.1 billion, 6.2% up from a same period the previous year

ATLANTA, 2017-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today (Aug. 15, 2017) reported sales of $28.1 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2017, a 6.2 percent increase from the second quarter of fiscal 2016. Comparable store sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2017 were positive 6.3 percent, and…

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Kesko Group’s sales increased by 2.7% to €856.3 million in July 2017

Helsinki, 2017-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kesko Group's sales totalled €856.3 million in July 2017, an increase of 2.7% in comparable terms. Excluding business arrangements the reported sales decreased by 4.2%. "In comparable terms Kesko's sales grew in July in all divisions. Sales growth was strongest in the car trade, an increase of over 10%.…

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Sephora China continues its support for Operation Smile

Sephora China continues its support for Operation Smile   Paris, 2017-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The international NGO Operation Smile has conducted medical programs in China since 1991 to provide surgical care for children suffering from a cleft lip or cleft palate to improve their living conditions and health. Sephora China provides support for this initiative in a context…

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AHOLD DELHAIZE SHARE BUYBACK UPDATE: 1,576,078 COMMON SHARES REPURCHASED IN THE PERIOD FROM August 7, 2017 UP TO AND INCLUDING AUGUST 11, 2017

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 1,576,078 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from August 7, 2017 up to and including August 11, 2017. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €17.32 per share for a total consideration of €27.3 million. These repurchases were…

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Unibail-Rodamco SE to implement shares repurchase programme of up to 750 million euros

Paris, Amsterdam, 2017-Aug-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Management Board of Unibail-Rodamco SE, pursuant to the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting of April 25, 2017, has decided to implement a programme to repurchase shares of Unibail-Rodamco SE for an aggregate amount of up to 750 million euros (excluding costs and fees). The repurchase programme…

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The Michaels Companies to host Q2 results conference call on Thursday, August 24, 2017

IRVING, Texas, 2017-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Michaels Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIK) today (2017-08-10) announced that the Company plans to report second quarter results on Thursday, August 24, 2017, before the opening of U.S. financial markets. In connection with the announcement, the Company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. CT on Thursday, August 24, 2017, to discuss its…

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Nordstrom Q2 2017 results: net sales up 3.5 percent and comparable sales up 1.7 percent

Results Reflected Positive Anniversary Sale, Inventory and Expense Execution SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today (Aug. 10, 2017) reported earnings per diluted share for the second quarter ended July 29, 2017 was $0.65, which achieved Company expectations. Total Company net sales increased 3.5 percent and comparable sales increased 1.7 percent, compared with the same quarter…

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Perry Ellis International to host Q2 2018 results conference call on Thursday, August 24, 2017

MIAMI, 2017-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Perry Ellis International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PERY) announced today (Aug. 10, 2017) that the Company will release its financial results for the second quarter on Thursday, August 24, 2017 before the market opens. The Company will sponsor a conference call to discuss these results the same day at 9:00 a.m.…

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