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NRF welcomes House vote on six-month delay of Labor Department’s changes to federal overtime rules

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation welcomed the announcement today (September 27, 2016) that the House of Representatives would vote this week on a six-month delay of the Labor Department’s extreme changes to the federal overtime rules, which are currently scheduled to go into effect on December 1. NRF also said…
September 28, 20160Comments

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Kesko publishes statement of commitment on human rights

HELSINKI, 2016-Sep-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kesko has completed a human rights impact assessment in compliance with UN's Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The extensive survey involved listening to the views of customers, personnel and high-risk country factory workers on human rights and on the implementation of human rights in the K-Group's operations. In…
September 24, 20160Comments

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NRF filed suit against Labor Department’s changes to the federal overtime rules

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation filed suit in U.S. District Court today (September 20, 2016) on behalf of the millions of employers and employees who will be drastically affected if the Labor Department’s changes to the federal overtime rules go into effect on December 1. “The Labor Department’s extreme and reckless…
September 22, 20160Comments

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RILA comments on Council’s decision to end consideration of scheduling legislation

Arlington , VA, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement in response to action taken today by the Washington, D.C. Council to end the consideration of legislation that would have been harmful to retail employees working in the nation's capital. The Council tabled the measure on…
September 22, 20160Comments

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Food Marketing Institute strongly opposes House Financial Services Committee provision on ‘No-Choice’ act

ARLINGTON, VA, 2016-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food Marketing Institute (FMI) strongly opposes the provision in House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling’s (R-TX) so-called “CHOICE” Act (H.R. 5983), which eliminates choice for Main Street businesses and repeals debit card reforms that have fostered  competition in the marketplace for the past five years. In 2010, Congress…
September 15, 20160Comments

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RILA comments on House Committee vote on repeal of critical debit card fee reforms

Arlington , VA, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — In a letter sent to House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling and Ranking Member Maxine Waters, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) outlined retailers' objections to H.R. 5983, the Financial CHOICE Act, and urged the Committee to vote against the legislation this week. The CHOICE Act, specifically Section…
September 14, 20160Comments

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RILA objects House Committee vote on Financial CHOICE Act

Arlington , VA, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — In a letter sent to House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling and Ranking Member Maxine Waters, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) outlined retailers' objections to H.R. 5983, the Financial CHOICE Act, and urged the Committee to vote against the legislation this week. The CHOICE Act, specifically Section…
September 14, 20160Comments

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NRF urges Congress to reject bill that would both undermine competition and repeal on debit card swipe fees

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today (September 13, 2016) asked Congress to reject legislation that would both undermine competition and repeal the Federal Reserve’s cap on debit card swipe fees. The proposed bill would unleash new, higher, hidden swipe fees that could more than double without competitive routing options and…
September 14, 20160Comments

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NACS issues statement on the House Financial Services Committee vote to report the Financial Choice Act

Alexandria, VA, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lyle Beckwith, senior vice president of government relations at NACS, today (9/13/2016) issued the following statement on the House Financial Services Committee vote to report H.R. 5983, the Financial Choice Act: “NACS is deeply disappointed at the House Financial Services Committee’s vote to report the controversial and misnamed ‘Financial…
September 14, 20160Comments

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NGA disappointed on House Financial Services Committee bill that repeals debit card swipe fee reform

ARLINGTON, VA, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA) today (Sep 13, 2016) issued the following statement in response to a House Financial Services Committee markup of the Financial CHOICE Act of 2016 (H.R. 5983), a bill that repeals debit card swipe fee reform, also known as the Durbin Amendment that was…
September 14, 20160Comments

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Lowe’s Companies to windup Hydrox Holdings through court appointed liquidator

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) today (August 29, 2016) filed a motion requesting that the Federal Court of Australia appoint a liquidator to oversee the equitable and orderly wind up of the Masters Joint Venture vehicle, Hydrox Holdings, as part of a liquidation process that has been initiated by…
August 30, 20160Comments

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NRF welcomes release of online sales tax bill by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Robert Goodlatte

WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today (August 25, 2016) welcomed the release of draft online sales tax legislation by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Robert Goodlatte, R-Va., saying action is needed to break Congress’ years-long deadlock on the issue. “We hope this move will bring the attention needed to get Congress to move…
August 27, 20160Comments

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RILA comments on Judiciary Committee Chairman’s proposal, The Online Sales Simplification Act of 2016

Arlington , VA, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), issued the following statement in response to legislative language released today (8/25/2016) by U.S. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA). Chairman Goodlatte's proposal, The Online Sales Simplification Act of 2016, is aimed at addressing disparity in sales tax collection obligations…
August 27, 20160Comments

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Colruyt, OKay and Solucious recall Everyday orange juice 100 % pure squeezed due to presence of yeast saccharomyces

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following reports of customers, we found the yeast saccharomyces in the 100% pure squeezed orange juice of Everyday (fresh market, plastic 2 l bottle). Saccharomyces is a yeast that converts sugars into gas making it possible for the bottle to tear or burst open (especially during transport). There is…
August 26, 20160Comments

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Green Bay Dressed Beef recalls beef brain products due to possible contamination of specified risk materials

WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Green Bay Dressed Beef, LLC, doing business as American Foods Group, LLC, a Green Bay, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 7,420 pounds of beef brain products that may be contaminated with specified risk materials (SRM) the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Aug…
August 25, 20160Comments

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USDA FSIS announces that Panna Café Express To Go Inc. recalls various meat and poultry products produced without benefit of federal inspection

WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Panna Café Express To Go Inc., a North Miami Beach, Fla., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,951 pounds of various meat and poultry products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and used the USDA marks of inspection without authorization, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and…
August 24, 20160Comments

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USDA issues food safety tips this back-to-school season

WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Back to school, back to the books, back in the saddle, or back in the car for those of us shuttling students to and from school. The new school year means its back to packing lunches and after school snacks for students, scouts, athletes, dancers, and all the other…
August 24, 20160Comments

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USDA FSIS issues food safety recommendations for those in Louisiana who may be impacted flooding

WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those in Louisiana who may be impacted flooding. On Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the following Parish in Southeastern Louisiana: Livingston, West Baton Rouge, Northern St. James,…
August 24, 20160Comments

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Colruyt Group recalls Boni Selection Bio Quinoa (500 g) due to high a content of aflatoxin B1

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — An internal verification revealed too high a content of aflatoxin B1 in de quinoa (500 g) of Boni Selection Bio. Aflatoxins are mycotoxins that can be present in several products such as grain, coffee, rice, raisins and dried fruit. Aflatoxins can only cause health problems if used in large…
August 22, 20160Comments

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Nicht deklarierte Allergen: Coop ruft Naturaplan Bio Riegel Mango 3x30g zurück

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Betroffen sind die Coop Naturaplan Bio Riegel Mango 3x30g. Bei einer Kontrolle wurde das nicht deklarierte Allergen Sulfit festgestellt, welches bei sensiblen Personen zu Unverträglichkeitsreaktionen führen kann. Kunden, welche dieses Produkt bei sich zu Hause haben und sensibel auf Sulfit reagieren, sind gebeten, dieses nicht zu konsumieren und…
August 17, 20160Comments

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Goods and Service Tax (GST) can Alter Economic Prospects of India: Industry Experts

Chennai, India, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The long awaited Goods and Service Tax (GST) has passed the last mile hurdle with country’s upper house of Parliament clearing the Bill on Wednesday, after much deliberations and amendments to appease the strong opposition. How does this tax reform going to benefit the retail sector which…
August 12, 20160Comments

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SUPERVALU announces Save-A-Lot, Inc. filed Amendment No. 2 to Form 10 in connection with its possible spin-off into separate, publicly traded company

MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) today announced that Save-A-Lot, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has filed Amendment No. 2 to its Form 10 Registration Statement (Form 10) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the possible spin-off of Save-A-Lot into a separate, publicly traded…
August 12, 20160Comments

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Product recall: Starbucks’ stainless steel beverage straws

Product recall: Starbucks' stainless steel beverage straws   Seattle, 2016-Aug-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (August 2), Starbucks issued a recall for stainless steel beverage straws which are rigid, posing an injury risk. The recall involves reusable stainless steel, Cold-to-Go food-grade drinking straws in two sizes. The straws were packaged and sold in sets of three and were…
August 6, 20160Comments

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USDA FSIS: Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods, Inc. recalls frozen shrimp scampi and meat lasagna products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens

WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods, Inc., an Austin, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 5,677 pounds of frozen shrimp scampi and meat lasagna products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products may be mislabeled and contain chicken,…
August 4, 20160Comments

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Shopify filed a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus for US$500,000,000 with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the SEC

Ottawa, Canada, 2016-Aug-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP)(TSX:SH) (“Shopify” or the “Company”), the leading cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses, today announced that it has filed a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus with the securities commissions in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, except Quebec, and…
August 3, 20160Comments

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IKEA voluntarily recalls CHOKLADKROKANT BREDBAR due to undeclared Hazelnuts

Conshohocken, PA, 2016-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — CHOKLADKROKANT BREDBAR 14.1 oz. (400g) are being recalled due to undeclared Hazelnuts. “All Best Before Dates”, Sold from April 30, 2015 to July 25, 2016. IKEA had samples analyzed and found them to contain hazelnut. People allergic to hazelnuts may have a severe to life-threatening reaction after consuming…
August 2, 20160Comments

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NGA applauds President Obama for signing into law a biotechnology labeling bill

Arlington, VA, 2016-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Peter J. Larkin, president and CEO of the National Grocers Association (NGA) issued today the following statement applauding President Obama for signing into law a biotechnology labeling bill that creates a national labeling standard for food products made with genetically engineered (GE) ingredients and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Larkin…
August 2, 20160Comments

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U.S. Federal Trade Commission clears Ahold and Delhaize Group merger

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2016-Jul-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Zaandam, the Netherlands – Ahold and Delhaize Group have received regulatory clearance for their merger from the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The companies subsequently completed the merger with the signing of the merger deed by Ahold CEO Dick Boer and Delhaize Group CEO Frans Muller…
July 29, 20160Comments

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Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. affiliates to offer for sale in an underwritten secondary offering 15,000,000 shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance’s common stock

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Jul-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) (the “company”) today announced that affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (“KKR,” and together, the “selling stockholders”) intend to offer for sale in an underwritten secondary offering 15,000,000 shares of the company’s common stock pursuant to the shelf registration statement…
July 28, 20160Comments

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