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The Florida Retail Federation expects holiday sales to increase 3-3.5 percent over last year

In spite of the impacts of Hurricane Irma on Florida, FRF is still predicting a 3-3.5% increase in sales over 2016, thanks to high consumer confidence, robust housing, a 10-yr low unemployment rate and 100+ million tourists TALLAHASSEE, FL, 2017-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Florida Retail Federation (FRF), the state’s premier trade association celebrating its…
November 21, 20170Comments

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AmRest Holdings SE to hold Q3 2017 Investors Teleconference on November 22nd, 2017

Wroclaw, Poland, 2017-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Management Board of AmRest Holdings SE invites to the Q3 2017 AmRest Investors Teleconference. The teleconference will be held on November 22nd, 2017 at 4:00 pm (CET). AmRest Q3 2017 Financial Statement will be published on November 21st, 2017, after the WSE session. The presentation summarizing AmRest Q3…
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Walgreens Boots Alliance does not endorse TRC Capital’s unsolicited mini-tender offer

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2017-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today (November 20, 2017) announced it has received notice of an unsolicited mini-tender offer by TRC Capital Corporation to purchase up to 2 million shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance common stock at a price of $67.88 per share in cash. TRC…
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Delhaize Belgium celebrates its achievements in tackling food waste

Delhaize Belgium celebrates its achievements in tackling food waste   Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Belgium has long been a leader in tackling food waste, including the donation of 7 million meals from unsold food products over the past five years. The brand marked its progress with a celebration on November 15 with…
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Tesco to hold 2017 Food Collection from 30 November-2 December

Welwyn Garden City, UK, 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco’s second Christmas advert shines a light on the support given by Tesco colleagues and customers to help people in need through winter. Tesco will this weekend release the second of five Christmas television adverts, highlighting how the retailer and its customers give people in need…
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PetSmart Charities Grants to Help Vulnerable Populations Keep their Pets

Grants from PetSmart Charities are helping vulnerable populations and people at-risk keep their pets close when they need them the most PHOENIX, 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — When PetSmart Charities expanded its mission to reach beyond pet homelessness, a key goal of North America’s leading funder of animal welfare was to support programs aimed at decreasing the…
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PayPal and Synchrony to expand strategic consumer credit relationship

Synchrony Financial to Acquire U.S. Consumer Credit Receivables from PayPal, Companies Extend Co-Brand Credit Card Relationship SAN JOSE, Calif. & STAMFORD, Conn., 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) and Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) today (Nov 16, 2017) announced an agreement to significantly expand their strategic consumer credit relationship. Under the terms of the transaction, Synchrony Financial will acquire $6.8 billion in receivables, including PayPal's U.S. consumer credit receivables portfolio,…
November 20, 20170Comments

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Express, Inc. to host Q3 2017 results conference call on Thursday, November 30, 2017

COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2017-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR), a specialty retail apparel company, today (Nov. 16, 2017) announced that it will conduct a conference call to discuss third quarter 2017 results on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Earlier that morning, the Company will issue a press release detailing those results. The…
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Kmart creates the “Ridiculous Cash Bash” game show that rewards contestants for their awesome talents

14 Contestants Will Win a Trip to Hollywood to Compete for Thousands in Prizes and FREECASH in Points on Program Hosted by Cooper Manning HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., 2017-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — As another out-of-the-box way to engage with members this holiday, Kmart has created the "Ridiculous Cash Bash," a game show that rewards contestants…
November 17, 20170Comments

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Visa adds Nigerian Women’s Bobsled Team to Team Visa

Visa adds Nigerian Women’s Bobsled Team to Team Visa   Inspired by their determination, Visa helps pave the way to PyeongChang for this group of Olympic hopefuls SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Visa (NYSE:V) today (Nov. 15, 2017) announced the addition of three athletes who make up the Nigerian Women’s Bobsled Team to Team Visa, currently training…
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Dollar General continues its partnerships with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s Thanks and Giving® campaign and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., 2017-Nov-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar General plans to celebrate this holiday season through its mission of Serving Others. In that spirit, the company is continuing its longstanding partnerships with the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s Thanks and Giving® campaign, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and other local toy drives to help support the…
November 16, 20170Comments

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2017 Wendy’s High School Heisman National Finalists announced

2017 Wendy's High School Heisman National Finalists announced   Ten Outstanding High School Seniors from Across the Country Compete for two $10,000 Scholarships DUBLIN, Ohio, 2017-Nov-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The cut has been made and Wendy's High School Heisman® names the Top Ten Scholar-Athletes in the U.S. These young men and women will now compete to become the…
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Tapestry declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.3375 per common share

NEW YORK, 2017-Nov-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE:TPR) (SEHK:6388), a leading New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, today (Nov. 15, 2017) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3375 per common share. The dividend is payable on January 2, 2018 to shareholders of record as of the close…
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The Children’s Place Q3 2017 results: comparable retail sales increased 5.1%

Delivers Q3 Comparable Retail Sales Increase of 5.1% Reports Q3 GAAP Earnings per Diluted Share of $2.44 vs $2.36 in Q3 2016, a 3% Increase and Q3 Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share of $2.58 vs $2.29 in Q3 2016, a 13% Increase Repurchases $28 Million in Stock and Pays $7 Million in Dividends in Q3 Increases Adjusted EPS Guidance to a Range of $7.46…
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The Children’s Place declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share

Company Has Returned Over $863 Million to Shareholders Since 2009 SECAUCUS, N.J., 2017-Nov-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Children’s Place, Inc.(Nasdaq:PLCE), the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America, today ( Nov. 15, 2017) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend. Jane Elfers, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We continued to deliver outstanding…
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BRC on consumer price inflation figures in UK: It may be an expensive Christmas dinner this year

London, 2017-Nov-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Commenting on the latest consumer price inflation figures releases by the ONS today (November 14, 2017), Rachel Lund, Head of Retail Insight & Analytics at the BRC said: "It may be an expensive Christmas dinner this year as a combination of more costly imports and higher world food prices, particularly for…
November 15, 20170Comments

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SPAR Slovenia a proud sponsor of the EuroBasket Champions

Slovenia, 2017-Nov-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Slovenia has been the sponsor of the national basketball team for 17 years and this year’s sponsorship was extra special with the team being crowned European Champions at the EuroBasket finals in Istanbul. There were more than 7,000 Slovenians in the stands to support their team and watch…
November 15, 20170Comments

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SPAR Austria opens newly expanded and modernised academy following €10 million investment

Vienna, Austria, 2017-Nov-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The SPAR Academy in Vienna is one of Europe’s most innovative development centres, offering training to 300 apprentices. Showing its commitment to employee development, SPAR Austria recently invested around €10 million in the expansion and modernisation of the academy. The new facilities offer high-tech materials and new methods of training…
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KappAhl estimates lower operating profit for the first quarter 2017/2018

KappAhl estimates lower operating profit for the first quarter 2017/2018   KappAhl AB (publ.) estimates that their operating profit for the first quarter 2017/2018 will be lower than the first quarter 2016/2017. Mölndal, Sweden, 2017-Nov-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales during the quarter has not lived up to our expectations so far. This is mainly depending on our…
November 15, 20170Comments

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The Home Depot Q3 2017 results: sales of $25.0 billion, an 8.1 percent increase from same period last year

ATLANTA, 2017-Nov-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today (Nov 14, 2017) reported sales of $25.0 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2017, an 8.1 percent increase from the third quarter of fiscal 2016. Comparable store sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 were positive 7.9 percent,…
November 14, 20170Comments

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Kesko Group October 2017 sales totalled €912.6 million, an increase of 4.2% in comparable terms

Kesko Group's sales totalled €912.6 million in October 2017, an increase of 4.2% in comparable terms. Reported total sales decreased by 3.4%. Helsinki, Finland, 2017-Nov-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — "Kesko's sales grew in comparable terms in October in the grocery trade and in the building and technical trade. The month had one delivery day more…
November 14, 20170Comments

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Lowe’s Companies to host Q3 2017 earnings conference call webcast on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-Nov-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with the Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) third quarter 2017 earnings press release, you are invited to listen to its conference call to be broadcast live over the internet on Tuesday, November 21, 2017  at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time  with: Robert A. Niblock , chairman, president and chief…
November 14, 20170Comments

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The Michaels Companies to host Q3 results conference call on Thursday, November 30, 2017

IRVING, Texas, 2017-Nov-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Michaels Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIK) today (2017-11-13) announced that the Company plans to report third quarter results on Thursday, November 30, 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, November 30, 2017, to discuss its…
November 14, 20170Comments

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AHOLD DELHAIZE SHARE BUYBACK UPDATE: 317,866 COMMON SHARES REPURCHASED IN THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 6, 2017 UP TO AND INCLUDING NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2017-Nov-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 317,866 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from November 6, 2017 up to and including November 10, 2017. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €16.62 per share for a total consideration of €5.3 million. These repurchases were…
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LightInTheBox “Singles Day” sales increased by 15.6% from 2016

BEIJING, 2017-Nov-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LITB) ("LightInTheBox" or the "Company"), a global online retail company that delivers products directly to consumers around the world, today (Nov. 13, 2017) announced that sales on Chinese "Singles Day", which took place on November 11, 2017, increased 15.6% when compared to the same day last year .…
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Visa launches Visa Global Transit Solutions; creating a more convenient experience for mass transit commuters worldwide

Visa launches Visa Global Transit Solutions; creating a more convenient experience for mass transit commuters worldwide   Visa introduces innovative worldwide program to accelerate seamless, friction-free commuting with contactless payments The new Visa Ready for Transit program incorporates new standards that will simplify the certification of payment solutions for operators and transit solution providers …
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Kroger’s Honoring Our Heroes campaign raised $3.2 million for USO

CINCINNATI, 2017-Nov-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Veterans Day, The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced a $3.2 million contribution to the USO. This donation is made possible through the company's Honoring Our Heroes campaign, a commitment Kroger made to veterans, military service members and their families. $1 million of this donation is a corporate donation from Kroger. Coca…
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Perry Ellis appoints Jorge Narino as Interim Chief Financial Officer

MIAMI, 2017-Nov-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Perry Ellis International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PERY) announced today the appointment of Jorge Narino as Interim Chief Financial Officer, reporting to Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO & President of Perry Ellis International. Mr. Narino is being elevated to the CFO role on an interim basis after serving Perry Ellis for 13 years, including in his current role as…
November 13, 20170Comments

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Dunkin’ Brands earns 90% in its debut on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index

Dunkin’ Brands Earns 90% on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 16th Annual Scorecard on LGBTQ Workplace Equality Canton, Mass., 2017-Nov-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. the franchisor of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, received a score of 90% in its debut on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on…
November 11, 20170Comments

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Swedish ICA stores sales increased by 3.4% in October 2017

Solna, Sweden, 2017-Nov-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales in the Swedish ICA stores increased by 3.4% in October 2017 compared with the corresponding month last year. Sales in like-for-like stores increased by 2.6%. October 2017 January – October 2017 Store sales excl. VAT Mkr Change  all stores Change like-for-like Mkr Change  all stores Change like-for-like Maxi ICA Stormarknad 2,785 3.3% 3.0% 28,444 2.9% 2.9% ICA Kvantum 2,266 4.2% 1.7% 22,847 3.9% 1.8% ICA Supermarket 2,812 3.1% 2.9% 28,690 2.5% 2.0% ICA Nära 1,359 2.6% 2.7% 14,222 1.9% 2.0% Total 9,222 3.4% 2.6% 94,204 2.9% 2.2% In October 2017, sales in the Swedish…
November 10, 20170Comments

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