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Whole Foods Market Palm Desert creates more than 150 jobs; Applicants can apply online by July 25

Interested applicants can apply online for store-wide positions by July 25 PALM DESERT, Calif., 2014-7-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The new Whole Foods Market Palm Desert doesn’t open its doors until Sept. 24, but it has already begun opening doors in the community by creating more than 150 jobs. The store, located at 44-459 Town Center Way,is hiring…
July 23, 20140Comments

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IKEA US to adopt new minimum hourly wage structure for their US retail co-workers beginning January 1, 2015

Average Minimum Hourly Wage Rises to $10.76, approximately 50% of IKEA US Retail Co-Workers to Benefit. Conshohocken, PA, 2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA US announced today it will adopt a new minimum hourly wage structure for their US retail co-workers beginning January 1, 2015. The change will take the average minimum hourly wage in existing US stores…
June 27, 20140Comments

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CBRE Group, Inc named Most Valuable Employer for Military® for 2014 by CivilianJobs.com

LOS ANGELES, 2014-5-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  CBRE Group, Inc. was named a Most Valuable Employer (MVE) for Military® for 2014 in the annual list compiled by CivilianJobs.com, one of the largest military-focused recruiting firms in the U.S. The MVE award recognizes companies for recruiting, training and retention plans that best serve military service members…
May 9, 20140Comments

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IKEA begins recruitment process for its future Kansas City-area store, opening Fall 2014

MERRIAM, KS, 2014-5-7 — /EPR Retail News/ —  IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it has begun the coworker recruitment process for its future Kansas City-area store, opening Fall 2014 at the intersection of I-35 and Johnson Drive in Merriam, KS. Candidates interested in working at the future IKEA Merriam should look online…
May 7, 20140Comments

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NRF: Retail employment increased 28,000 in April from March and 241,000 year-over-year

WASHINGTON, 2014-5-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The National Retail Federation issued the statements below from President and CEO Matthew Shay and Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz in response to the April jobs report released today. NRF calculated that retail employment increased 28,000 in April from March and 241,000 year-over-year. March's retail employment was revised upward…
May 2, 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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Meijer named “Employer of the Year” by United Cerebral Palsy

Retailer recognized for providing meaningful opportunities to persons with disabilities GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-4-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Recognizing its dedication to the employment of persons with disabilities, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) has named Meijer “Employer of the Year.” The 2014 Award for Excellence, announced at UCP’s Annual Conference in Nashville, Tenn., demonstrates the retailer’s steadfast…
April 17, 20140Comments

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The National Retail Federation: Retail Employment Grows In March

WASHINGTON, 2014-4-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today issued the following statements from NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay and Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz in response to the March jobs report: “After a long, harsh winter that put many retailers at a disadvantage in terms of inventory control and staffing their stores, merchants are eager…
April 7, 20140Comments

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Roger Burnley comments on Sainsbury’s inclusion in The Times as Top 50 employer for women

LONDON, 2014-4-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — I’m delighted that we’ve been recognised by The Times as a Top 50 employer for women. As a major employer we work hard to ensure that that everyone in our business – regardless, rank, role, location – gets the opportunities they deserve. We never rest on our laurels – there is…
April 4, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s included in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2014

LONDON, 2014-4-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — The accolade recognises Sainsbury’s proactive approach to career development – this includes actively engaging with future business leaders through Inspiring the Future – a group that links volunteer mentors with schools and colleges to promote careers. Nearly 300 volunteers from Sainsbury’s have now signed up to the scheme to give…
April 4, 20140Comments

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Target to hire 300 local team members with the opening of its new store in Kailua, Hawaii

Store will hire approximately 300 local area team members MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target announces plans to serve guests at its new store in Kailua, Hawaii, opening in March 2015. The store will be located at 345 Hahani Street The approximately 134,000 square foot location will include fresh food offerings The new store will…
April 3, 20140Comments

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H&M comments on the Clean Clothes Campaign’s report “Tailored Wages”

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M was the first company to launch a roadmap for fair living wage in 2013, and we are in the forefront when it comes to how we address and work with the wage issue in our supply chain. In the Clean Clothes Campaign’s (CCC) report “Tailored Wages” they have surveyed…
March 31, 20140Comments

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Carrefour to hire 5000 young people on apprenticeships and professionalisation contracts during its “Block-release Training Day”

PARIS, 2014-3-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour is holding its "Block-release Training Day”, helping young people throughout France by opening up all its Carrefour hypermarkets and Carrefour Market supermarkets to them. In 2014, Carrefour will be hiring some 5000 young people on apprenticeships and professionalisation contracts. This event – designed to help young people establish…
March 28, 20140Comments

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The National Retail Federation to host its second Virtual Career Fair to connect students and young professionals with leading retailers

Register as a recruiter or a candidate at NRF’s Virtual Career Fair J.C. Penney, Kmart, IKEA, Neiman Marcus, Bridgestone, Among Retail Participants WASHINGTON, 2014-3-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today announced it will host its second Virtual Career Fair, designed to connect students and young professionals seeking entry-level careers and internships with leading retailers. Recruiters from companies including…
March 27, 20140Comments

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Wegmans Food Markets announced leadership team for its second store in Massachusetts at Route 9 in Chestnut Hill

NEWTON, MA, 2014-3-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets today announced the leadership team responsible for opening and managing the second Wegmans store in Massachusetts located on Route 9 in Chestnut Hill. The team consists of the store manager, chef, pharmacy manager, and area managers, who each oversee multiple departments in the store. The team has…
March 25, 20140Comments

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NRF VP for Government Relations David French: Overtime Proposal ‘Contrary to the Goal of Job Creation’

WASHINGTON, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from Senior Vice President for Government Relations David French in response to reports that President Obama will propose a change in federal overtime rules: “We are skeptical of the politics of the proposal and certainly of the timing. This is not an issue that…
March 13, 20140Comments

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Rob Green of National Council of Chain Restaurants calls on Senate to reject minimum wage hike

WASHINGTON, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Council of Chain Restaurants issued the following comments from Executive Director Rob Green on the hearing held today by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage: "Today’s hearing is an exercise in rehearsed political talking points that ignore the…
March 13, 20140Comments

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Nearly 11,000 Sainsbury’s employees will share £8 million as two Sharesave plans mature

LONDON, 2014-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nearly 11,000 Sainsbury’s colleagues will share in the company's success as two Sharesave plans mature, with the biggest savers in the five year plan set to profit over £10,000 each, which is also tax-free. With a share price of £3.38 when the three-year and five-year plans matured, Sainsbury's colleagues saw an…
March 10, 20140Comments

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Wegmans Food Markets started hiring for its latest Massachusetts location Burlington scheduled to open in fall 2014

BURLINGTON, MA, 2014-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets begins recruitment for full-time positions today for its latest Massachusetts location, Burlington, which is scheduled to open in fall 2014. The company’s third location in the state is part of a shopping and dining destination located on 3rd Avenue in Burlington. Available full-time positions include everything from…
March 5, 20140Comments

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Big Lots to host three job fairs across San Francisco Bay and San Jose areas in early March

COLUMBUS, OH, 2014-2-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Job seekers can talk with Big Lots store management teams about employment opportunities at three Career Fairs in the San Francisco Bay and San Jose areas the first week of March. The Fortune 500 retailer has opportunities for experienced store management, entry-level management, store associates, and stockers. In conjunction with work2future and EASTBAY…
February 25, 20140Comments

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Dana Langley Birdsong joined National Association of Convenience Stores as political relations director

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-2-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dana Langley Birdsong has joined NACS as its political relations director.Birdsong comes to NACS after several years of running her own consulting business working with former members of Congress, federal candidates and nonprofits on fund-raising and grassroots initiatives. Prior to consulting she was director for advocacy, grassroots & political…
February 20, 20140Comments

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The John Lewis Partnership: David Anderson to step down from the Board and Chair of the Partnership’s Audit and Risk Committee

LONDON, 2014-2-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The John Lewis Partnership announces that David Anderson has decided to step down from the Board and Chair of the Partnership's Audit and Risk Committee for health reasons. David Anderson joined the John Lewis Partnership Board in February 2011 and became Chair of its Audit and Risk Committee in August…
February 20, 20140Comments

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Australia: Wesfarmers Managing Director Richard Goyder announced senior management changes within the Group

Perth, Australia, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wesfarmers Managing Director Richard Goyder today announced senior management changes within the Group. Mr Goyder said Coles Managing Director, Ian McLeod, would move to a senior role within the wider Wesfarmers Group, with John Durkan, Coles Chief Operating Officer, replacing him as Coles Managing Director. The changes will be effective…
February 18, 20140Comments

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The Defense Commissary Agency: Yolanda Bowden named shopper insights chief; Willie Watkins selected chief of e-commerce

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-2-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yolanda Bowden has been selected chief of the shopper insights division for the Defense Commissary Agency, and Willie Watkins has been selected chief of e-commerce. Bowden's selection is effective Jan. 25 and Watkins' selection, Dec. 15, 2013. Both the shopper insights and e-commerce divisions were created after an…
February 14, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s started major recruitment campaign in London for its convenience stores

LONDON, 2014-2-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s has started a major recruitment campaign in London to find 500 Team Leaders and 200 Managers for its convenience stores. The drive will bring in fresh talent to power the growth of Sainsbury’s Local convenience stores, with 60 new stores due to open in in London and the South East…
February 13, 20140Comments

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Foodstuffs North Island comments on speculation about job cuts at its Support Centre in Silverstream

New Zealand, 2014-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs North Island has reiterated its commitment to the lower North Island saying it will have a substantial presence in Wellington for the foreseeable future. The comment follows speculation that the company intends making job cuts at its Support Centre in Silverstream. Foodstuffs Auckland merged with Foodstuffs Wellington last September…
February 11, 20140Comments

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Automotive aftermarket parts provider Advance Auto Parts, Inc. appointed Geno Coradini Vice President, Real Estate

ROANOKE, Va., 2014-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), the largest automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets, today announced the appointment of Geno Coradini as Vice President, Real Estate. Mr. Coradini will lead the Real Estate Function including Lease Administration, Real Estate Development,…
February 11, 20140Comments

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National Retail Federation issues statement on the January jobs report

Washington, DC, US, 2014-2-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today issued the following statements from NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay and Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz on the January jobs report: “While it is always positive to see an increase in private sector hiring and a decrease in unemployment, it is alarming that employment can’t shift into a higher gear,”…
February 7, 20140Comments

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Ahold USA’s Giant Carlisle Division president Rick Herring to retire

Carlisle, PA, US, 2014-2-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold USA today announced that Rick Herring, president of the Giant Carlisle Division, has made the decision to retire, effective February 14, 2014. Herring has had a successful career at Ahold companies for nearly 25 years and has made many contributions to the Ahold organization. Ahold USA COO James…
February 7, 20140Comments

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Denis Hennequin and Keith Williams appointed to the Board of John Lewis Partnership plc as non-executive directors

London, UK, 2014-2-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — The John Lewis Partnership announces that Denis Hennequin and Keith Williams are to join the Board of John Lewis Partnership plc on 1 March 2014 as non-executive directors. The Partnership announced on 26 July 2013 that David Barclay, formerly the Partnership's Deputy Chairman, would be retiring as a non-executive director…
February 7, 20140Comments

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