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Neringa Janavičiūtė named new head of MAXIMA GRUPĖ

Vilnius,  Lithuania, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  As of June 3, MAXIMA GRUPĖ, running the retail companies in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, and Bulgaria, will have a new leader. The Company will be headed by the long-standing employee Neringa Janavičiūtė. She will replace the current Director General Mindaugas Bagdonavičius, who has held the position since 2008. In…
June 2, 20140Comments

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ShopRite and Procter & Gamble partner to bring Caroline’s Carts to more than 250 ShopRite stores

Woodbridge, NJ, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite and Procter & Gamble have partnered to bring Caroline’s Carts, specialized shopping carts created for special needs children, to more than 250 ShopRite stores across the Northeast. Starting in the month of June, Caroline’s Carts will be available at all ShopRite stores. A special event with Drew Ann Long,…
June 2, 20140Comments

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Tesco starts online grocery home delivery service in Shetland

Customers welcome savings in time and petrol New service creates 30 new jobs Click & Collect to launch on June 4 Cheshunt, England,  2014-5-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Tesco reached a major milestone in the history of its online grocery home delivery service this week by taking shopping ordered on the net to customers in…
May 30, 20140Comments

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Meijer Style Team shares some style tips to highlight the versatility of soft pant dressing

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-5-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — One of this season’s most popular trends is the addition of soft pants – palazzo and straight legs – to a wardrobe because the flowing design offers extreme comfort and femininity. The Meijer Style Team would like to share some style tips to highlight the versatility…
May 28, 20140Comments

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Commissaries announced series of savings and sales events for the whole family in June and July

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-5-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whether it’s fruit and veggies at farmers markets, meat for outdoor grilling, ingredients for graduation dinners or food for the family road trip, you’ll save by shopping your commissary during June.And there’s something new: Your Healthy Lifestyle Festivals. Commissaries worldwide have partnered with installation exchanges, morale, welfare and…
May 28, 20140Comments

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Carrefour partner and franchisee Label’Vie opens 40th supermarket and 4th hypermarket under the Carrefour brand in Morocco

PARIS, 2014-5-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Label'Vie, a Carrefour partner and franchisee, is opening its fortieth supermarket and fourth hypermarket under the Carrefour brand in Morocco. > On 8 May, Morocco's fortieth Carrefour Market supermarket opened its doors in Marrakesh. The 'Carré Eden' Carrefour Market has a sales area of 1,900 sq.…
May 28, 20140Comments

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Kesko Corporation appoints Mikko Helander new Managing Director

Mikko Helander to be Kesko Corporation's new Managing Director Helsinki, Finland,   2014-5-28 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Kesko Corporation's Board of Directors has appointed Mikko Helander, M.Sc. (Tech.), as Kesko Corporation's Managing Director and Kesko Group's President and Chief Executive Officer as from 1 January 2015. Mikko Helander (b. 1960) will join Kesko as Kesko Corporation's Deputy Managing…
May 28, 20140Comments

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John Lewis reveals five startups who made it to the final stage of its JLAB technology incubator

LONDON, 2014-5-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis today reveals the five startup businesses who have made it to the final stage of JLAB, the retailer's first-ever technology business incubator. From 3D room planners and in-store digital engagement to wireless sound systems and smart labels for after-sales care, the five finalists represent a range of innovative ideas…
May 28, 20140Comments

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Delhaize Group’s 2013 accomplishments underscored in its Sustainability Progress Report

Delhaize Group’s 2013 accomplishments underscore progress toward Company’s 2020 ambition – to be ”Supergood” sustainability leaders. Brussels, Belgium, 2014-5-27 — /EPR Retail News/ —Delhaize Group (NYSE Euronext Brussels: DELB – NYSE: DEG,) the international food retailer serving communities in nine countries, published its 2013 Sustainability Progress Report today online at http://sustainabilityreport.delhaizegroup.com. The report details the company’s progress in…
May 27, 20140Comments

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Giant Eagle Inc.® opens its second Giant Eagle Express neighborhood grocery store in Indiana

New 24-hour neighborhood grocery store opens featuring fresh prepared foods, full-service deli and a broad selection of grocery items in a quick in-and-out setting. INDIANA, Pa.,  2014-5-27 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Pittsburgh-based multi-format food and fuel retailer Giant Eagle Inc.® is today opening the company's second Giant Eagle Express, a new 14,000 square-foot neighborhood grocery store at…
May 27, 20140Comments

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Russian retailer Magnit opens its 51st Magnit Family store

Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-5-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest food retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the 51st “Magnit Family” store. Please be informed that today the Company has opened its 51st “Magnit Family” store located at 39, 30 Letiya Pobedy Boulevard, Volgograd, Southern federal district. Assortment…
May 27, 20140Comments

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Kesko rewards pupils who have promoted peace, tolerance and positive atmosphere in their schools with Fair Play scholarships

Helsinki, Finland,  2014-5-27 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Kesko grants a €50 Fair Play scholarship for distribution to one pupil in every comprehensive school grade nine class in Finland. The scholarship is a reward to pupils who have promoted peace, tolerance and a positive atmosphere in their schools and encouraged others in school work with…
May 27, 20140Comments

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Ahold to settle class action pending in US for its former subsidiary U.S. Foodservice

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-5-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Ahold announced today that it has signed a term sheet agreeing in principle to settle a class action pending in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut in respect of pricing practices of Ahold's former subsidiary U.S. Foodservice in the period 1998-2005. Under the term…
May 23, 20140Comments

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Red River Co-op’s new food stores in Winnipeg, Man. to offer fresh cut meat in time for barbecue season

Winnipeg, Canada, 2014-5-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Red River Co-op customers will be able to get a fresh cut of meat just in time for barbecue season. General Manager Doug Wiebe said this is a unique offering, with many grocery stores now choosing to bring in meat that has been vacuum packed or gassed for a…
May 23, 20140Comments

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Meijer debuts new commercial featuring photos of local children riding its iconic penny pony Sandy

Retailer’s youngest shoppers co-star with iconic penny pony GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-5-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today Midwest retailer Meijer announced the debut of a new commercial featuring photos of local children riding its iconic penny pony, Sandy. The 30-second commercial will begin airing within the retailer’s five-state footprint – Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and…
May 23, 20140Comments

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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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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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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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Target’s up & up brand to sponsor NASCAR’s No. 42 Turner Scott Motorsports’ (TSM) Chevrolet Camaro for six races

Dylan Kwasniewski to Drive No. 42 up & up Chevrolet Camaro for Five Races CONCORD, N.C., 2014-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Target is expanding its sponsorship in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) to include the up & up brand as the primary sponsor on the No. 42 Turner Scott Motorsports’ (TSM) Chevrolet Camaro for six races. …
May 15, 20140Comments

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Golfer Blayne Barber partners with Target’s exclusive line of activewear C9 by Champion

Web.com Tour professional to wear Target’s exclusive line of activewear MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) announced today that golfer Blayne Barber will partner with C9 by Champion, the retailer’s exclusive line of activewear, while competing on the Web.com Tour this season. The 24-year-old Lake City, Fla. native joins a roster of 12 other…
May 15, 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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