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National Grocers Association President appointed to National Cooperative Bank 2014 Board of Directors

Arlington, VA, 2014-5-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  National Grocers Association (NGA) President and CEO Peter J. Larkin has been appointed to serve on the National Cooperative Bank (NCB) Board of Directors. NCB, a leading financial services company serving cooperatives nationwide, announced the 2014 Board of Directors at its annual meeting, held on May 8th in Washington,…
May 14, 20140Comments

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Meijer opened two new 190,000-square-foot supercenters in Plainfield and Whitestown outside Indianapolis

Meijer opened two new 190,000-square-foot supercenters in Plainfield and Whitestown outside Indianapolis GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-5-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Meijer opened two new 190,000-square-foot supercenters outside of Indianapolis today, Meijer Co-Chairman Doug Meijer announced. The Plainfield and Whitestown stores are creating more than 540 new jobs and provide local residents with a great option for…
May 14, 20140Comments

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AHOLD repurchased 1,960,000 AHOLD COMMON SHARES for € 26.99 million between April 28 and May 2, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-5-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 1,960,000 Ahold common shares in the period from April 28, 2014 up to and including May 2, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 13.7705 per share for a total consideration of € 26.99 million. These repurchases were made as…
May 6, 20140Comments

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NACS welcomes Reed Armstrong as its products & services manager

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-5-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Reed Armstrong has joined NACS as products & services manager. Armstrong comes to NACS after several years as an advisor at Cresa, a corporate real estate firm. Earlier in his career, Armstrong also served as a marketing associate, research & insights consulting, at The Advisory Board Company.Armstrong earned…
May 6, 20140Comments

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Ingles Markets reported higher sales and net income for the three and six months ended March 29, 2014

ASHEVILLE, N.C., 2014-5-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) today reported higher sales and net income for the three and six months ended March 29, 2014 as compared with the three and six months ended March 30, 2013.  Second quarter net sales rose $27.1 million to $947.8 million and net income increased 29.2% to…
May 5, 20140Comments

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Morrisons opened its first accessible, assisted changing places toilet for disabled customers

Bradford, England, 2014-5-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Morrisons officially opened its first accessible, assisted Changing Places toilet for disabled customers to appear in any of its UK stores. Intended for a more dignified experience, the washroom features more space than a standard accessible toilet, to accommodate the user and their carer(s), plus a height adjustable…
May 5, 20140Comments

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Delhaize Group to announce its first quarter 2014 results on May 7, 2014

BRUSSELS, Belgium,  2014-5-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Delhaize Group will announce its first quarter 2014 results (ended March 31, 2014) on Wednesday May 7, 2014 at 7:00 a.m. CET. The press release will be available on Delhaize Group's website (www.delhaizegroup.com) immediately after its publication. The Delhaize Group management team will discuss the first quarter 2014…
May 2, 20140Comments

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Albert Heijn to invest in automated distribution center for non-perishables

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-5-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Albert Heijn will invest in an automated distribution center for non-perishables. By creating more capacity in the same space, Albert Heijn can better accommodate the future demands of customers and supply its stores more efficiently. The quality of life at work will also improve for employees in the…
May 2, 20140Comments

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Co-op teams opened two new food stores in the Edmonton area

Edmonton, Alberta, 2014-5-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fresh paint. New signs. In 24 hours, Co-op teams turned around and opened two new food stores in the Edmonton area. This morning, Leduc Co-op opened its new food store at 5421-50th Street. Yesterday, TGP opened in the Gold Bar neighbourhood in southeast Edmonton, the first of its two new food stores. TGP took…
May 2, 20140Comments

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Wisconsin Grocers Association President Brandon Scholz presented with National Grocers Association (NGA) Association Leadership Award

Arlington, VA, 2014-5-1 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Brandon Scholz, President and CEO of the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) was presented the National Grocers Association (NGA) Association Leadership Award for his dedication and contributions to the independent supermarket industry. Throughout his career, Scholz has been a steadfast industry leader, steering many successful state and federal legislative efforts…
May 1, 20140Comments

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Meijer opened supercenter today in South Haven, Michigan

190,000-square-foot store features fresh fruit delivered daily, a free prescription program and pharmacy services designed to promote family health GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-5-1 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Meijer opened a supercenter today in South Haven, Mich., marking its first of nine new stores the retailer will open this year in the Midwest, Co-Chairman Doug Meijer announced.…
May 1, 20140Comments

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Morrisons announces its biggest ever price cuts and unveils price transparency website

Bradford, England,  2014-5-1 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Morrisons announces today that it is going to be permanently cheaper with price reductions on 1,200 everyday essentials, reinforcing its credentials as a fresh-led value grocer. Today’s cuts, which average 17%, will span both own-brand and popular branded products which together make up most of families’ weekly shopping…
May 1, 20140Comments

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Jerónimo Martins reports 5.6% consolidated sales growth in its 1st Quarter 2014 Results

In a highly competitive environment in Poland and in Portugal  CONSOLIDATED SALES GROWTH 5.6% (AT CONSTANT EXCHANGE RATES) First quarter highlights for the Group Consolidated Sales growth 5.6% (at constant exchange rates) and reached 2,912 million euros Operational Cash Flow (EBITDA) of 158 million euros Investment of 109 million euros, with 87% channelled to Biedronka Profit is 62…
May 1, 20140Comments

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New Zealand: Entries for the 2014 New World Wine Awards open on 12 May

Waiheke, New Zealand,  2014-4-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Entries for the 2014 New World Wine Awards open on 12 May and top winemakers are encouraging their peers to enter. In addition to the distinction of an award that recognises quality on the same international scale as all other wine competitions, winning winemakers are guaranteed…
April 30, 20140Comments

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Walmart and key suppliers commit to accelerate innovation in sustainable agriculture and recycling

Leading CEOs pledge to increase sustainable food production, launch recycling fund BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-4-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Walmart today joined forces with CEOs from more than a dozen global companies to sign new commitments that accelerate innovation in sustainable agriculture and recycling. The pledges kicked off Walmart’s inaugural Sustainable Product Expo, a three-day collaboration to expand…
April 30, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s announced multiple management team changes

LONDON, 2014-4-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Sainsbury’s today announces a number of internal moves and promotions to its management team, taking effect from 11 May. Roger Burnley, currently MD of General Merchandise, Clothing and Logistics, becomesRetail and Operations Director leading a newly combined team of Supermarkets, Convenience and Logistics Helen Buck, currently Retail Director, becomes Business Development Directorresponsible…
April 30, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s the UK’s first retailer to launch Marine Stewardship Council certified sustainable tuna sandwich

LONDON, 2014-4-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is the UK’s first retailer to launch a MSC certified sustainable tuna sandwich. With a range of MSC certified pole & line caught sandwiches and salads launching this month, it follows the retailer’s introduction of MSC certified canned skipjack tuna sourced from the Maldives in 2013. The range, including…
April 30, 20140Comments

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5th Annual East High School Iron Chef Competition to be held on May 4 at Wegmans Conference Center

When: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 4th Where: Wegmans Conference Center 400 Market Street (off Chili Avenue), Rochester, NY ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-4-29 — /EPR Retail News/ —   Once again, the East High School Iron Chef Competition will bring together the culinary skills and hospitality management knowledge of eight high school students to compete for…
April 29, 20140Comments

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ShopRite, 2014 Special Olympics USA Games and General Mills announced the creation of limited edition commemorative Wheaties box

ShopRite of Brookdale Associate Featured on Special Edition Wheaties Box BROOKDALE, NJ, 2014-4-29 — /EPR Retail News/ —   ShopRite, the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games, and General Mills announced the creation of a limited edition, commemorative Wheaties box in celebration of the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games.  This limited edition box, which will be sold exclusively…
April 29, 20140Comments

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Ingles Markets,Inc. to webcast and rebroadcast its second quarter earnings on May 2, 2014

ASHEVILLE, N.C., 2014-4-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its second quarter earnings conference call on May 2, 2014. Ingles plans to release earnings for its second quarter ended March 29, 2014, on May 2, 2014. The live broadcast of Ingles Markets’ quarterly conference call will…
April 29, 20140Comments

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AHOLD REPURCHASED 1,070,000 AHOLD COMMON SHARES FOR € 14.53 million BETWEEN APRIL 21 AND APRIL 25, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-4-28 — /EPR Retail News/ —   Ahold has repurchased 1,070,000 Ahold common shares in the period from April 21, 2014 up to and including April 25, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 13.5824 per share for a total consideration of € 14.53 million. These repurchases were made as…
April 28, 20140Comments

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Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft returns to Michigan this August, looks for volunteers

Golf Tournament Volunteer Registration Now Open GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-4-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — A large summer event for Grand Rapids is rapidly approaching, and your help could be invaluable. The LPGA tour returns to Michigan this August at Blythefield Country Club and is looking for volunteers. The event, which takes place Aug. 4-10, will need…
April 28, 20140Comments

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Price Chopper announces winning schools for 2013-2014 school year “Tools for Schools” program

Schenectady, N.Y., 2014-4-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper is pleased to announce that the top total points deposit winner is Fonda-Fultonville Central Schools in Fonda, N.Y. and the top value-to-student ratio winner is St. Marguerite D’Youville Academy/ Bishop Conroy School of Religion K-12 Program in Ogdensburg, N.Y. for the 2013-2014 school year “Tools…
April 28, 20140Comments

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Magnit opens its 166th hypermarket in Perm, Russia

Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-4-28 — /EPR Retail News/ —  OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest food retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the 166th hypermarket of a small format. Please be informed that on April 26, 2014 the Company has opened its 166th hypermarket of a small format located at 15A Svetlogorskaya street,…
April 28, 20140Comments

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Carrefour to promote and introduce new French gastronomy products in China

Beijing, 2014-4-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — A show promoting French gastronomic specialities opened in a Carrefour store in Beijing on Thursday, in the presence of Fleur Pellerin. The show features 100 sweet delicacies such as chocolates, sweets, cakes and biscuits. Thierry Garnier, the Executive Director of Carrefour China, announced at the inaugural…
April 28, 20140Comments

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The John Lewis Partnership to publish Annual Report and Accounts alongside the Sustainability Review

LONDON,  2014-4-28 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The John Lewis Partnership today launches a fresh approach to annual reporting, which as an employee owned business puts Partner (employee) interests at the forefront of its content. For the first time, the Annual Report and Accounts (ARA) has been published alongside the Sustainability Review, to help better communicate…
April 28, 20140Comments

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The former Sobeys grocery in Wetaskiwin opens as Co-op brand

Wetaskiwin, Alberta, 2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  It took less than 48 hours. By 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, the transformation was well under way and Wetaskiwin Co-op welcomed customers into its new food store. After receiving the keys to a former Sobeys grocery store at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, an incredible effort was made to…
April 25, 20140Comments

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Gall & Gall appoints Frances Franken General Manager

Zaandam, the Netherlands,  2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Gall & Gall announces today that Frances Franken has been appointed as General Manager as of 5 May 2014. As of 5 May 2014, Frances Franken will succeed Marit van Egmond, who will continue her career as a member of the Albert Heijn Board as Director Merchandising…
April 25, 20140Comments

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