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Mariano’s Ukrainian Village Opens at 2021 West Chicago Avenue

Ukrainian Village Store to Promote Healthy Living with Fresh, Local and Organic Foods Milwaukee, Wis., 2014-3-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Roundy’s, Inc. (“Roundy’s”) (NYSE: RNDY), a leading grocer in the Midwest, will open its doors to Mariano’s Ukrainian Village tomorrow on Tues., March 25, at 6 a.m. Mariano’s latest store is located at 2021 West Chicago Avenue. “We are excited…

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Carrefour Spain rolled out “At Carrefour, everything matters!” TV campaign

Paris, France, 2014-3-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — A media campaign was launched last 13 March with the objective of ensuring that Carrefour Spain’s customers are fully aware of the advantages Carrefour offers them: a comprehensive offer that goes further than good prices. This is why we can say that “AT CARREFOUR EVERYTHING MATTERS.” > The fact that…

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Meijer announced new features to its mPerks program to help customers track savings

Overall mPerks savings to customers eclipse $100 million; how much can you save GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-3-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Meijer today announced added features to its mPerks program that allows customers to store digital receipts from purchases in a single place and details exactly how much they’ve saved by shopping at the…

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ShopRite stores in Hudson Valley raised over $95,000 for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center

Keasbey, NJ, 2014-3-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite stores throughout the Hudson Valley region raised more than $95,000 in support of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center during the month of January this year. The donations were collected at checkout from the generous customers at ShopRite during the Together for our Childrencampaign and a…

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Magnit announces results of its BOD meeting held on March 20, 2014

Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-3-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”, “Issuer”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the results of the BOD meeting held on March 20, 2014. Please be informed that on March 20, 2014 the BOD meeting was held (minutes of the BOD meeting of OJSC “Magnit” are w/o…

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Price Chopper Supermarkets hosts Kosher Open House to highlight Kosher Passover products on March 30

Colonie, NY, 2014-3-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just in time for Passover, Price Chopper Supermarkets will be hosting a Kosher Open House to highlight the more than 1,000 Kosher for Passover products available, provide samples from a wide variety of Kosher for Passover products and to get cooking tips from kosher catering experts. Passover begins the…

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Albertsons Shopping Spree Race with NASCAR Driver Brian Scott on Thursday March 20, 2014

Rancho Cucamonga, California, 2014-3-20— /EPR Retail News/ — NASCAR Driver Brian Scott Gearing Up for Sweet Shopping Spree Race at Albertsons Who:     Brian Scott, Richard Childress Racing driver of the No. 2 Anderson’s Maple Syrup Chevrolet, is preparing to trade in his race car for an Albertsons grocery cart. What:      Traveling at lightning speed is no problem for this NASCAR Nationwide…

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Sainsbury: Strong progress in our 20×20 Sustainability Plan with our ‘Value of Values’ campaign reaching consumers and colleagues

LONDON, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Strong progress in our 20x20 Plan with our ‘Value of Values’ campaign reaching consumers and colleagues Joint top in fish sustainability league from Marine Conservation Society and recognised as market leaders in Greenpeace’s tinned tuna league Signed a new long-term deal with British Athletics and proud sponsors of the record…

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Waitrose to open first national distribution centre at its Magna Park development in Milton Keynes in Summer 2015

Bracknell, UK, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose is to open a state-of-the-art national distribution centre (NDC) to be developed by Gazeley at its Magna Park development in Milton Keynes in Summer 2015. The retailer is in talks to transfer the operation at the nearby Kuehne+Nagel-run Celestia depot - which services Waitrose - to the national distribution…

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TV presenter Caroline Flack showed support for Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games by running on checkout at Sainsbury’s!

LONDON, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — X Factor TV presenter, Caroline Flack, worked up a sweat today on an unusual type of treadmill – a supermarket checkout at Sainsbury’s! Wearing the official Sport Relief T-shirt, Headband and Socks, the unique workout took place at Caroline’s local Sainsbury’s store in Whitechapel, East London. Caroline accepted the challenge to show…

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Tesco Group CEO Philip Clarke presented at The Guardian Changing Media Summit 2014

Cheshunt, England, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Our Group CEO has delivered a keynote presentation at The Guardian Changing Media Summit 2014. Thank you for inviting me here today. You might think this is an unusual platform for the CEO of a supermarket chain. After all, we're retailers, not a media company. In fact Tesco is the largest…

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Walmart makes video games even more affordable with new trade-in service and pre-owned offering

BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart is giving the more than 110 million gamers across the U.S. a new way to unlock value in their current purchases and save even more when it comes to one of the fastest-growing forms of entertainment. Starting Wednesday, March 26, customers will be able to trade in their video…

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Harris Teeter Together in Education and North Carolina Education Lottery to donate $1,000 each to four local schools

Matthews, NC, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ —Primrose School of West Cary, Highcroft Drive Elementary, Green Hope High School, Turner Creek Elementary School Each to Receive $1,000 Date:              Friday, March 21, 2014 Time:             11 a.m. Location:      High House Crossing Harris Teeter 2741 NC Highway 55 W Cary, N.C. 27519 Live shots are welcomed! Friday, March 21, 2014, Harris Teeter Store…

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Sarah Kaufmann to carve 640-pound block of Cheese on March 20 at Ballantyne Commons Harris Teeter

Charlotte, N.C., 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sarah “The Cheese Lady” Kaufmann to Carve Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Showcasing Various Collegiate Teams in “Hoops Fever” Basketball Art Sculpture Dates:   March 19, 2014 – March 23, 2014 Where:  Harris Teeter Ballantyne Commons 15007 John Delaney Dr. Charlotte, N.C. 28277 Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed! March 20, 2014, Sarah “The Cheese Lady” Kaufmann will…

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Girl group Little Mix recorded their version of the 1980’s classic ‘Word Up’ to help raise funds for Sport Relief

LONDON, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The most exciting girl group of the moment have recorded their version of the 1980’s classic ‘Word Up, originally by Cameo, to help raise funds for Sport Relief. Leigh-Ann, Jade, Perrie and Jesy have also made a fun exclusive video showing how to customise the official Sport Relief T-Shirt. The fantastic…

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The Wegman Family Charitable Foundation donated over $1 million to Explore & More Children’s Museum

BUFFALO, NY, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Explore & More today announced two major gifts totaling over $1 million in contributions to the Museum’s recently launched capital campaign for their new facility opening at Canalside in 2016. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has donated $550,000 to the project, and with that, puts the Wegmans name on the From…

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Harris Teeter’s fundraising program Together in Education donates $460,437.50 to schools

Schools Receive Nearly $720,000 from Harris Teeter since August 2013 Matthews, N.C., 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter announced today that it is donating $460,437.50 to schools this month through Together in Education (TIE), Harris Teeter’s fundraising program for schools in its communities.  This is the second of three payouts the Company will make to schools…

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Target announced the official grand opening of its Toronto Stockyards store on March 14

Festivities include product sampling, in-store specials and a special appearance from Bullseye MISSISSAUGA, ON, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target is pleased to announce the official grand opening of its Toronto Stockyards store on March 14. The store, located in the Stockyards shopping complex at St. Clair Avenue West and Weston Rd., is the first from-the-ground-up build…

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Morrisons reports preliminary results for the year ended 2 February 2014

Bradford, England, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Preliminary results for the year ended 2 February 2014 and strategic update. Financial summary · Turnover down 2% to £17.7bn (2012/13: £18.1bn) · Like-for-like sales (ex-fuel, ex-VAT) down 2.8% (2012/13: down 2.1%)(1) · Underlying profit before tax down 13% to £785m (2012/13: £901m)(2) · Non-recurring exceptional costs of £903m · Loss before tax £176m (2012/13:…

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ALDI announced the results of the first-ever ALDI Fan Favorite Foods poll

ALDI Shoppers Voted on Favorite Products across a Broad Range of Categories Batavia, Ill., 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The shoppers have spoken. In the first-ever ALDI Fan Favorites poll, shoppers selected 10 food and beverage items as their must-have, best-loved ALDI exclusive brand products. In the online poll of 4,021 respondents, Specially Selected Premium Roasted Ground…

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REWE extends contract of CEO Alain Caparros until end of 2018

COLOGNE, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — During its last meeting, the Supervisory Board of REWE Zentralfinanz eG prematurely extended the contract of the CEO of REWE Group, Alain Caparros, by two years to 31.12.2018. Heinz-Bert Zander, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, explains: “The Supervisory Board of REWE Zentralfinanz eG has unanimously extended Alain Caparros’ contract by two…

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Delhaize Group announced 2013 results, group revenue up 2.6%

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group announced 2013 results, group revenue up 2.6% Financial Highlights 2013 Group revenue growth of 2.6% at identical exchange rates; organic revenue growth of 3.1% Food Lion phase roll-out completed Underlying operating profit of €753 million (-4.2%) or €769 million at identical exchange rates (-2.1%)» Free cash flow generation of …

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Belgian food retailer Delhaize Group announced senior management changes

Nicolas Hollanders to leave as EVP, Human Resources, Sustainability, and IT of Delhaize Group Marc Croonen appointed as new Chief Human Resources Officer for Delhaize Group Dirk Van den Berghe, CEO of Delhaize Belgium and Luxembourg, appointed to Delhaize Group Executive Committee  BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group (Euronext, Brussels: DELB, NYSE:…

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Sainsbury’s eBooks launched new online book club

LONDON, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is launching a new online book club giving you the chance to discover exciting new books, add your own reviews, meet other book lovers, win prizes, and collect bonus Nectar points. Join Sainsbury's Book Club Sainsbury’s Book Club online follows the success of Sainsbury’s in-store book club. Members will…

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ShopRite Partners In Caring Annual Cheerios Contest raised $1.24m to support regional food banks in local communities

Store associates featured on a special-edition Cheerios box sold exclusively at ShopRite stores Keasbey, NJ, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite associates across six states banded together last September in a friendly competition sponsored by ShopRite and General Mills, the ShopRite Partners In Caring Annual Cheerios Contest. To help the hungry in local communities, ShopRite associates collected donations…

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Publix VP of Distribution Richard Schuler to retire, Casey Suarez to succeed

Publix Vice President of Distribution to Retire; New Vice President Announced LAKELAND, Fla., 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — After 40 years of dedicated service, Publix Super Markets’ Vice President of Distribution Richard Schuler announced his decision to retire, effective May 2. Schuler began his Publix career in 1973 as an unloader in the company’s Miami distribution center.…

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Kesko and If partner to give K-Plussa customers K-Plussa points for insurance policies marketed by If

Helsinki, Finland, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kesko and If have signed a cooperation agreement which will give K-Plussa customers K-Plussa points for insurance policies marketed by If starting from June. The cooperation will be long term and the parties also include Mandatum Life responsible for Sampo's life insurance business in Finland and Kaleva Mutual Insurance Company.…

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Harris Teeter announced Week 6 Winners of its Together in Education $100,000 Giveaway

Four Weeks, $40,000 in Prizes Remain Alexandria, Va., 2014-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last Saturday, March 8, 2014, as part of Harris Teeter’s Together in Education (TIE) $100,000 Giveaway, Harris Teeter’s TIE Prize Patrol visited the homes of eight Very Important Customer (VIC) cardholders in Alexandria, Va. and gave away a total of $5,000 to the…

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Belk’s Spring Charity Sale provides opportunity for customers to support local charities while taking advantage of special discounts

Company-wide event on Saturday, May 3, from 6 – 10 a.m. will benefit thousands of schools and charitable organizations across the South CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2014-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Belk’s Spring Charity Sale on Saturday, May 3, provides an opportunity for customers to support local charities while taking advantage of special discounts of 20 to 70…

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Roundy’s opened doors to Mariano’s Western Springs

Western Springs Store Offers Specialty Cheese Shop, Olive Oil and Vinegar Bar and Locally Roasted Coffee Milwaukee, Wis., 2014-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Roundy’s, Inc. (“Roundy’s”) (NYSE: RNDY), a leading grocer in the Midwest, will open doors to Mariano’s Western Springs on Tues., March 11, at 6 a.m. Mariano’s latest store is located at 4700 Gilbert Ave. “At Mariano’s Western…

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