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Belgium: New generation Colruyt store opens in Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont

Halle, Belgium, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Wednesday 18 November a brand-new Colruyt store will open its doors at Clos du Chêne 13 in Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont, 500 m from where the current store is. New-generation store Colruyt Chapelle is a store of the new generation. Store manager Mathieu Magrone: “The current store and car park had…

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Colruyt Group’s internal energy producer and supplier WE-Power renamed itself Eoly

Colruyt Group's energy producer and supplier chooses cooperations Halle, Belgium, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colruyt Group’s internal energy producer and supplier renamed itself Eoly instead of the former WE-Power. Eoly will continue to develop the production of green power by means of wind turbines and solar panels. In this way, Colruyt Group will be…

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Ulta Beauty to host Q3-2015 results conference call on December 3, 2015

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ulta Beauty [NASDAQ: ULTA] today announced that the Company will conduct a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2015 results on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 4:00 p.m. Central Time. A press release detailing the Company’s third quarter 2015 results will be…

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Seahawks Marshawn Lynch surprised baristas at a Bellevue Starbucks

SEATTLE, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch surprised baristas at a Bellevue Starbucks and thanked them for making his namesake beverage in support of his foundation. Lynch strolled behind the bar, gave baristas Beast Mode™ brand merchandise and donned a green apron complete with a handwritten “BeastMode” name tag. That’s not the first time the…

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Walmart celebrates 10 years of progress towards aspirational sustainability goals at Milestone Meeting

Company celebrates 10 years of progress towards aspirational sustainability goals at Milestone Meeting, announces new commitment to preserve wildlife habitat BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — In front of an audience of associates, suppliers and nonprofit organizations at its Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting, Walmart today announced the completion of commitments to reduce 20 million metric…

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Amazon unveils new collection of holiday music exclusively available to stream on Prime Music and purchase on Amazon

Indie for the Holidays features YACHT, Rogue Wave, Langhorne Slim, Tuxedo, Ivan & Alyosha, The LeeVees & Matisyahu, A Silent Film,Sondre Lerche & Jherek Bischoff and more singing newly-written or recorded holiday songs Prime members have unlimited ad-free access to stream or download songs on Indie for the Holidays at no additional cost to their…

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Amazon announced free, cloud-based screenwriting software for writers

Amazon also offers new expansions on open-door script submission policy, making it easier than ever for writers to break into Hollywood SEATTLE, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ:AMZN) — Amazon today announced Amazon Storywriter, a free, cloud-based screenwriting software for writers of all levels to create movie and TV screenplays in standard format, offering an alternative…

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Macy’s received Muriel F. Siebert Leadership Award for extraordinary diversity of its board of directors

Terry Lundgren accepts the Women’s Forum of New York’s Muriel F. Siebert Leadership Award NEW YORK, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today was presented with the prestigious Muriel F. Siebert Leadership Award for extraordinary diversity of its board of directors by the Women’s Forum of New York. The award was accepted by Terry…

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LVMH: Moët Hennessy signs official partnership with the new school Ecole Ferrières

PARIS, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Moët Hennessy has signed an official partnership with Ecole Ferrières. Located 25 kilometers outside Paris, the new school opened on November 3rd. The partnership centers on transmitting unique French excellence. Officially inaugurated at a ceremony attended by 700 guests, including staff from Moët Hennessy,  Ecole Ferrières aims to be…

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Marks & Spencer updates on the industry-wide campylobacter challenge

LONDON, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer has today updated its case study on tackling the industry-wide campylobacter challenge.  The update includes test results from November 2014 to October 2015. To view the case study click here. For further information, please contact: Corporate Press Office 0208 718 1919 SOURCE: Marks and Spencer plc

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Smashburger to host “Turkey Round Up” on Friday November 20th in support of Denver Rescue Mission

SMASHBURGER CORPORATE HOSTS “TURKEY ROUND UP” TO SUPPORT DENVER RESCUE MISSION Better Burger Aims To Raise Enough Money to Donate 500 Turkeys This Holiday Season DENVER, CO, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing “better burger” restaurant, today announced that it will be hosting a “Turkey Round Up” on Friday November 20th in…

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The Home Depot to pay third quarter cash dividend of 59 cents per share

ATLANTA, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that its board of directors declared a third quarter cash dividend of 59 cents per share. The dividend is payable on December 17, 2015, to shareholders of record on the close of business on December 3, 2015.…

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NRF VP Tom Litchford to represent retailers at event hosted by NIST’s National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

WASHINGTON, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — National Retail Federation Vice President of Retail Technology Tom Litchford will represent retailers at an event hosted by the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) focusing on trends and challenges to improving cybersecurity in the retail industry. Cybersecurity in Retail:…

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Colin Yankee appointed Senior Vice President, Distribution and Logistics Tractor Supply Company

BRENTWOOD, TN, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) , the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today announced that Colin Yankee has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Distribution and Logistics. In this role, Mr. Yankee will be responsible for management of all transportation and distribution center activities…

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RILA welcomed IRS rule on the deduction and capitalization of expenditures related to store remodels, repairs, and refreshes

Rule Eliminates Considerable Tax Compliance Confusion For Retailers Arlington, VA, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) today welcomed a safe harbor rule from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the deduction and capitalization of expenditures related to store remodels, repairs, and refreshes. Retailers have substantial tangible property investment in the form…

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ShopRite’s second annual “Fowl” Shots for Food Banks turkey donation event

Keasbey, New Jersey, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Representatives from ShopRite and the Food Bank for New York City and players from the world famous Harlem Globetrotters participated in ShopRite’s second annual “Fowl” Shots for Food Banks turkey donation event at ShopRite of Forest and Richmond in Staten Island on Wednesday, November 18. ShopRite store…

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Best Buy Co to pay regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) has authorized the payment of a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share. The quarterly dividend is payable on December 31, 2015, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 10, 2015. The company…

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Best Buy Q3 FY16: Domestic comparable sales growth and operating income expansion

Domestic Segment Revenue Increased 1.2% Non-GAAP Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations Increased 21% to $0.41 GAAP Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations Increased 12% to $0.37 MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced results for the third quarter (“Q3 FY16”) ended October 31, 2015 as compared to the…

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20,000 pets found their forever homes last week during PetSmart’s National Adoption Week

PHOENIX, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — More than 20,000 pets found their forever homes last week during PetSmart’s National Adoption Week held at the more than 1,400 PetSmart stores across the U.S. and Canada. The week-long event is conducted in collaboration with PetSmart Charities and its adoption partners – comprising more than 3,000 local animal…

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Big Lots donates $2.2 million dollars to Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (November 19, 2015), Big Lots is presenting a check to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for $2.2 million dollars, the amount raised by customers and associates of Big Lots during a five-week national point-of-sale donation campaign. Big Lots offered in-store and online donation opportunities to support Nationwide Children’s and the…

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Dunkin’ Donuts will test mobile On-the-Go Ordering in Portland, Maine and Dunkin’ Delivery in Dallas, Texas

New programs offer guests new, convenient ways to enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts’ signature all-day menu of coffees, donuts, sandwiches and more CANTON, MA, 2015-11-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, recognized for keeping America running by serving its entire menu all day long, today announced two programs that will make it even easier and more convenient for people to…

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eBay announces 100 percent ranking on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for the eighth year in a row

The Corporate Equality Index reports on corporate policies related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people. San Jose, California, 2015-11-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the eighth year in a row, eBay is proud to announce another 100 percent ranking on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national report on…

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Ross Stores Board of Directors declares regular quarterly cash dividend of $.1175 per common share

DUBLIN, Calif., 2015-11-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) announced today that the Company's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.1175 per common share, payable on December 31, 2015 to stockholders of record as of December 9, 2015. Ross Stores, Inc. is an S&P 500, Fortune 500 and…

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The Jean Coutu Group announces $15 million investment in neutral colocation center service provider in eastern Canada COLO-D inc.

Longueuil, Québec, 2015-11-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. (the "Corporation" or the "Jean Coutu Group") announced today an investment of $15 million in COLO-D inc. ("COLO-D"), a leading neutral colocation center service provider in eastern Canada. This investment will facilitate the establishment of a second major data center for COLO-D in Quebec.…

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Reasor’s kicks off Food 2 Families drive; donations will go to the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma

Tahlequah, OK, 2015-11-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starting Nov. 18th, Reasor's customers can choose to donate non-perishable food items, purchase a pre-made sack of the most needed items for $15 or pick up a scan card and donate any amount you would like at one of our registers. The pre-made sacks are filled with much…

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Nordstrom, Inc. appoints Gordon Smith, CEO of Consumer and Community Banking at JPMorgan Chase to its Board of Directors

SEATTLE, 2015-11-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced the appointment of Gordon Smith, CEO of Consumer and Community Banking at JPMorgan Chase to the company's Board of Directors. The addition of Mr. Smith brings the total number of directors to 15 and the number of independent directors to 12. Nordstrom…

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Nordstrom announce its quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share

SEATTLE, 2015-11-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share payable onDecember 15, 2015, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2015. About Nordstrom Nordstrom, Inc. is a leading fashion specialty retailer based in the U.S. Founded in…

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Wine.com launches new mobile wine store with 7 days/week friendly, expert wine advice from live chat sommelier service

Top online wine retailer doubles selection, launches new mobile site and offers live chat sommelier service 7 days/week San Francisco, CA, 2015-11-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wine.com, the nation’s leading online wine retailer, today announced it has doubled its selection of wine and launched a new mobile website, making it the world’s largest mobile wine store. …

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Starbucks Malaysia gives back to Malaysian communities with its Connecting Communities Project

MALAYSIA, 2015-11-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weaving with Mengkuang leaves used to be a leisurely pastime of coastal women in Malaysia. Today, a small Malaysian business is revisiting this craft and selling Mengkuang products in Starbucks® stores. “Giving back to Malaysian communities is important to our company as well as our partners (employees),” said Sydney…

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