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Teavana stores receive makeovers to create special experience for tea connoisseurs

SEATTLE, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — A team of Teavana and Starbucks partners (employees) have created a special experience for tea connoisseurs in two Seattle-area locations. “We selected one of our Teavana stores and completely transformed the customers experience,” said Dan Karches, director, Marketing and Category for Teavana. “A tight partnership between tea, design and merchandise…

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Amazon.com announces holiday deals starting on November 20-27

Enjoy new deals every five minutes starting Friday, November 20 through Friday, November 27 Effortlessly keep tabs on top deals from anywhere with new “Watch A Deal” feature SEATTLE, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ:AMZN)—Amazon.com today announced holiday deals start on Friday, November 20, with new deals added as often as every five minutes for…

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Lowe’s to give $25,000 each to 4 U.S. public schools through its student letter-writing campaign on ways to improve their school

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thanks to students who put their writing skills and imaginations to the test to highlight the needs of their schools, four public schools across the U.S. will each receive a $25,000 grant from Lowe’s and its Charitable and Educational Foundation.  The winning schools were announced today after…

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The British Land Company PLC reports its Half Year 2015/16 Results

The British Land Company PLC Half Year Results LONDON, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chris Grigg, Chief Executive said: “We are reporting another strong set of results. In recent years we have positioned our portfolio to benefit from long-term macro trends. This focus has underpinned our performance in the last six months where we have…

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The Home Depot® reports $21.8 billion sales in Q3 of fiscal 2015; 6.4% increase YoY

ATLANTA, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today reported sales of $21.8 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2015, a 6.4 percent increase from the third quarter of fiscal 2014. Comparable store sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 were positive 5.1 percent, and comp sales…

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Asda reports its third quarter trading figures for 2015

LEEDS, England, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Asda today reported its third quarter trading figures for 2015, posting a 4.5% fall in like-for-like sales for the 13 weeks to 30th September. Speaking in London today, Asda President and CEO Andy Clarke said: “There’s no doubt this represents another challenging quarter. Sales volumes remain under pressure…

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NRF welcomed attorneys general’s call to credit card companies on the use of personal identification numbers with the new chip-based credit cards

Letter Calls PIN ‘Gold Standard’ for Card Security WASHINGTON, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today welcomed a letter sent by nine attorneys general to the nation’s top credit card companies and banks calling for the use of personal identification numbers rather than signatures to approve purchases made with new chip-based credit cards. “This…

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Haggen receives court approval for two purchase agreements on certain assets with Gelson’s Markets and Smart & Final LLC.

Haggen Receives Approval of Sale of Stalking Horse Bidder Packages and Announces Auction Results Bellingham, Wash, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Haggen today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Delaware in Wilmington confirmed the sale of certain stores. The Court approved two separate purchase agreements for certain assets with Gelson’s Markets and Smart &…

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Wegmans Food Markets recalls Wegmans Italian Classics Butternut Squash Ravioli due to undeclared cashews and almonds

ROCHESTER, NY, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling Wegmans Italian Classics Butternut Squash Ravioli, 9 oz. (UPC #77890 36434), because the product may contain undeclared cashews and almonds. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews or almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they…

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Dollar General begins construction on its new distribution center in Janesville, Wisconsin

New Distribution Center is expected to create more than 550 jobs in Rock County Goodlettsville, Tenn., 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) announced it has begun construction today on its new state-of-the-art distribution center in Janesville, Wisconsin. It will be the 14th facility in the retailer’s growing distribution network. At full capacity, the approximately one…

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SUPERVALU’s EVP Janel Haugarth to retire on December 26, 2015

SUPERVALU’s Cub Foods President Mike Stigers named new Executive Vice President, Independent Business and Supply Chain to succeed Haugarth MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) today announced that Janel Haugarth, Executive Vice President and President, Independent Business and Supply Chain Services, has informed the Company of her plans to retire on December 26,…

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CBRE Group’s climate-change transparency included in CDP’s S&P Climate Disclosure Leadership Index for 3rd consecutive year

CBRE earns a perfect score of 100, its highest ever Los Angeles, CA, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that for the third consecutive year, it has been recognized for climate-change transparency through its inclusion in CDP’s S&P Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). This year, CBRE received a perfect score…

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CBRE’s Women’s Network earns Top Ten ranking in the Economist supported Global Diversity List

Los Angeles, CA, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. today announced that the CBRE Women’s Network earned a Top Ten ranking in the inaugural Global Diversity List, supported by the Economist. The Global Diversity List identifies large companies which put diversity at the center of their business strategies. Other companies recognized for their…

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REWE Group mit Demografie Exzellenz Award 2015 ausgezeichnet

Konzept zur Unterstützung von Mitarbeitern in kritischen Lebensphasen überzeugt Jury Köln, Germany, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die REWE Group wurde gestern (16.11.) im Rahmen einer festlichen Abendgala mit 150 geladenen Gästen auf dem Residenzschloss Ludwigsburg mit dem Demografie Exzellenz Award 2015 ausgezeichnet. Das Konzept der Unternehmensgruppe, um Mitarbeitern bei der Bewältigung von Lebensereignissen wie dem…

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The Co-op to launch its second food store in Haven Road, Colchester

MANCHESTER, England, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op is to launch its second new food store in the space of a fortnight this week (12 November) with a £530,000 investment creating twelve new jobs in Haven Road, Colchester. Located in the Maltings, the new 2,000 sq.ft. store will have a focus on fresh, healthy foods,…

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Tesco delivers on its commitment to further reduce the levels of Campylobacter in its fresh chicken

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-11-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today released new data which shows that the retailer is delivering on its commitment to further reduce the levels of Campylobacter in its fresh chicken. Throughout 2014/15 the retailer performed well in the Food Standards Agency (FSA) year- long survey, which monitored the levels of bacteria in…

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Carrefour Romania presented at INDAGRA trade fair for third year in a row

ROMANIA, 2015-11-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the third year in a row, Carrefour Romania has taken part in INDAGRA – the international trade fair for equipment and products used in agriculture, horticulture, viticulture and animal husbandry. From 28 October to 1 November, Carrefour Romania used its stand to showcase "Romanian products" from the country's…

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Defense Commissary Agency store worker Alexander “Alex” Culbreth honored at the 35th annual Department of Defense Disability Awards at the Pentagon

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-11-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Defense Commissary Agency store worker Alexander "Alex" Culbreth was honored at the 35th annual Department of Defense Disability Awards ceremony Oct. 29 at the Pentagon. Culbreth joined 18 other service members and civilian employees with disabilities who received Secretary of Defense awards for their outstanding achievements and…

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John Lewis at home and Waitrose Basingstoke new co-located shops opened their doors to Basingstoke customers

LONDON, 2015-11-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — At 9am this morning (12 November 2015), the new co-located John Lewis at home and Waitrose Basingstoke shops opened their doors to customers for the first time. The 46,000 sq. ft John Lewis, located in Basing View, is the retailer's 12th 'at home' shop and the largest co-located…

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John Lewis to open shop-in-shops within 7 branches of Netherlands’ leading department store de Bijenkorf

Retailer to open seven shop-in-shops with The Netherlands' leading department store LONDON, 2015-11-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — In a first for the retailer, John Lewis has announced it will have a physical presence in Europe by opening shop-in-shops within seven branches of The Netherlands' leading department store, de Bijenkorf. The first three shop-in-shop departments will open…

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800 Best Buy stores to open at 12:01 a.m. EST on Tue, Nov. 17 to put Star Wars: Battlefront in fans’ hands

Minneapolis, MN, 2015-11-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy already has everything Star Wars fans want, like the Sphero BB-8 and the HP Star Wars Special Edition Laptop. And now more than 800 Best Buy stores will be opening early – at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time* on Tuesday, Nov. 17 to put Star Wars: Battlefront in fans’ hands.…

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PVH Corp. to release its Q3 2015 earnings results on Dec 2, 2015

NEW YORK, 2015-11-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) today announced that it will release its third quarter 2015 earnings results on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 after the market closes. PVH will sponsor a conference call on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, hosted by Emanuel Chirico, Chairman and Chief Executive…

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Kmart releases its ultimate shopping guide for this holiday season

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , 2015-11-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — With so many ridiculously awesome ways to shop at Kmart this holiday season, we're making it easy for our Shop Your Way® members and customers by sharing the ultimate shopping guide. Because there are many options while shopping this holiday season, we've compiled our Top 10 Holiday Shopping…

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SSP to operate 29 retail and food and beverage outlets at Oslo Airport Gardermoen valued at £500M

LONDON, 2015-11-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has won a contract for between five years (for retail) and seven years (for food and beverage) valued at approximately £500 million (6.4 billion Norwegian Krone) at Oslo Airport Gardermoen. It will operate 29 retail…

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Harris Teeter associates and food bank volunteers to prepare Thanksgiving dinner bags for families-in-need

Families-in-Need to Receive Holiday Meal Courtesy of Harris Teeter Date: Monday, Nov. 23, 2015 Press Conference:    10:30 a.m. Where: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina 3808 Tarheel Drive Raleigh, N.C. 27609 Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed!  Raleigh, N.C., 2015-11-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nov. 23, 2015, Harris Teeter associates and food bank volunteers will assemble 2,000 Thanksgiving dinner…

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Foodstuffs’ liquor retail brand, Liquorland acquires 20 stores across the country from The Mill Retail Holdings

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-11-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs has today announced that its traditional liquor retail brand, Liquorland, has successfully completed the purchase of 20 liquor stores across the country from The Mill Retail Holdings (TMRH). Following the initial announcement of intent to purchase in September, the deal was completed today, Tuesday 17…

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The Foodstuffs South Island opens Fresh Foods Training Centre for its Butchery and Bakery Apprentices

The Foodstuffs South Island Fresh Foods Training Centre opened its doors today, Wednesday the 11th of November, to much anticipation from Foodstuffs staff, Skills4Work and Competenz. Christchurch, New Zealand, 2015-11-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Located on the same site as Trent’s Wholesale on Orbell Street in Christchurch, the new training centre has been purpose built to…

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More than 6,000 U.S. corporate and franchise-owned Taco Bell restaurants will serve cage-free eggs by December 31, 2016

Brand on target to fulfill goal to remove artificial colors and flavors; Deepens pledge to meet consumers’ desire for simplicity, transparency and choice IRVINE, Calif., 2015-11-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taco Bell® today extended its long-standing promise to delivering quality food at great value by announcing that 100% of its more than 6,000 U.S. corporate and…

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