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Dialogforum in Berlin: Perspektiven eines nachhaltigeren Konsums in Deutschland

Ab morgen im Netz: Neuer Nachhaltigkeitsbericht der REWE Group Köln, Germany, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Über 300 Teilnehmer aus Politik, Wissenschaft, Industrie und von Nichtregierungsorganisationen (NGOs) sowie Medienvertreter diskutieren morgen, 1. Oktober 2015, im STATION Berlin beim Dialogforum der REWE Group über die Perspektiven eines nachhaltigeren Konsums in Deutschland. Zugleich präsentiert das Unternehmen seinen neuen Nachhaltigkeitsbericht,…

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eBay announced the appointment of Paul Pressler to its board of directors

SAN JOSE, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay today announced the appointment of Paul Pressler to its board of directors. As a director on eBay’s Board, Mr. Pressler will serve on the Audit Committee as well as the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. “I am very pleased to welcome Paul to eBay’s Board of Directors,”…

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Office Depot named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, North America for the tenth year in a row

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services and solutions and parent company of Office Depot and OfficeMax, today announced that it was recently named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, North America for the tenth year in a row. The Dow Jones Sustainability…

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Hudson’s Bay Company unveils steps to deliver enhanced all-channel customer experience, accelerate financial performance and drive future success

Actions to Generate Additional $75 Million in Expected Annualized Cost Savings and Synergies beyond Previously Announced Synergies from the Integration of Saks Incorporated Realignment Supports Growth Areas of the Business, including Digital Offering and Geographic Expansion TORONTO & NEW YORK, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hudson's Bay Company (TSX:HBC) today announced a series of actions to…

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ICSC Envision 2020: 8 defining changes to impact the retail real estate industry

NEW YORK, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the retail real estate industry undergoes one of the most profound transformations in its 60-year year history, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) presents its final Envision 2020 report, a collaborative initiative that outlines where the industry will be in five years according to leaders…

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Citycon: Extension of the IsoKristiina shopping centre in Lappeenranta now completed

HELSINKI, FINLAND, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The major (re)development and extension of the IsoKristiina shopping centre in the heart of Lappeenranta is now completed. The project, which lasted about two and a half years, saw the old section of IsoKristiina completely refurbished, the shopping centre extended, and the adjacent Hotel Lappee connected to…

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Taco Bell launches online ordering at ta.co

Taco Bell Launches Online Ordering and Enhanced Digital Experience with ta.co Website IRVINE, Calif., 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its ongoing commitment to use technology to further improve the fast food experience, Taco Bell® today is launching ta.co, the brand’s new virtual flagship restaurant and website that allows consumers to customize, place…

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EMV chips credit cards now accepted at more than 8,200 Walgreens retail stores nationwide

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Credit cards with “EMV chips” are now being accepted at all of the more than 8,200 Walgreens retail stores nationwide, ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline for retailers to begin accepting the new cards. Most financial institutions and card issuers are sending their customers chip cards that require…

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Starbucks launched blog dedicated to connecting with customers and sharing useful information about all things coffee

SEATTLE, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — When Starbucks opened its first store at 1912 Pike, in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market, the concept was simple: people who loved coffee wanted to help others fall in love with it, too. Customers learned something new about their favorite coffee, or discovered something new to try. In that…

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Tesco anticipates plastic carrier bag use in England to drop by nearly 70% as a result of the 5p carrier bag charge

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — From October 5th, customers at all large UK shops will be charged 5p for each single-use carrier bag they use during their shopping trip as part of a new Government scheme. Based on statistics from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - where a bag charge already exists - Tesco…

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Virgin America to offer travelers free wifi access to the entire Netflix catalog of films and award–winning shows

New High-Speed ViaSat Satellite WiFi Launches this Month on Virgin America, Allowing Guests to Stream Video in the Air – Just Like at Home San Francisco, CA, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Netflix, the world's leading Internet TV network, and Virgin America, the low–fare, upscale airline known for offering next generation entertainment and connectivity, announced…

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Sainsbury’s Q2 Trading Statement for the 16 weeks to 26 September 2015

LONDON, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Strategy progressing well in a challenging market Total Retail sales for second quarter up 0.3 per cent (excl fuel), down 1.8 per cent (inc fuel) Like-for-like Retail sales for second quarter down 1.1 per cent (excl fuel), down 3.3 per cent (inc fuel) Volume and transactions grow as…

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SONIC® Drive-In announces the return of Limeades for Learning®

America decides which teachers receive funding by voting September 28 through October 18 OKLAHOMA CITY, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, announces the return of Limeades for Learning®. In partnership with DonorsChoose.org, the national award-winning and voter-driven cause marketing campaign funds essential learning materials and innovative teaching resources…

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TTI Homelite / Echo won Home Depot’s 2015 Innovation Award for its Echo 58-volt line of outdoor power equipment

Retailer Recognizes Top Product Innovations, Echo 58V Outdoor Power Equipment Wins Top Honor ATLANTA, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that TTI Homelite / Echo won the retailer's 2015 Innovation Award for its Echo 58-volt line of outdoor power equipment. The annual award recognizes the…

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BRC new guidelines to help retailers protect themselves against malicious activity from inside their organisation

LONDON, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The BRC has today published new guidelines to help retailers of all sizes protect themselves against malicious activity from inside their organisation. Occasionally a member of staff, contractor or supplier can betray the trust placed in them to exploit their privileged access to the business for their own…

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Groupe Fnac SA makes an all-share offer for Darty plc on the basis of 1 Fnac share for every 39 Darty shares held

LONDON, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Darty plc (“Darty” or the “Company”) announces that it has received a proposal from Groupe Fnac SA (“Fnac”) regarding an all-share offer by Fnac for Darty on the basis of 1 Fnac share for every 39 Darty shares held. The proposal currently values Darty at…

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Stefan Larsson to step down as global president of Old Navy effective October 2, 2015

SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that Stefan Larsson will step down as global president of Old Navy effective October 2, 2015. Jill Stanton, executive vice president of Global Product at Old Navy, will lead the division in the interim, reporting to Gap Inc. Chief Executive Officer Art Peck.…

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Publix Super Markets Charities to donate $4m to Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the Southeast

LAKELAND, Fla., 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) announced today that it would donate $4 million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the Southeast. The donation will provide funding to build 40 new houses in 2016 as well as increase support to more than 60 affiliates whom the Foundation currently funds. This…

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Russian food retailer X5 Retail Group signed RUB 24 bn ($367m) long-term unsecured loan facility agreement with VTB Bank

Moscow, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. (“X5” and/or the “Company”), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), has signed a RUB 24 bn long-term unsecured loan facility agreement with VTB Bank (“VTB” and/or the “Bank”) with tranches maturing in up to 3 years and an interest rate of the…

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Morrisons to increase its hourly pay rate for store staff to £8.20

Morrisons is intending to increase its hourly pay rate for store staff to £8.20 an hour from a previous minimum of £6.83. Bradford, England, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — More than 90,000 staff will benefit – across all age brackets. Morrisons will make an extra investment of more than £40m in the improved hourly pay rate. Supplements,…

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MPPA through Hypermart became one of the winners in INDONESIA WOW BRAND AWARD 2015 Retail Sector, Hypermarket category

Tangerang, Indonesia, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The prestigious award event, Indonesia WOW Brand organized by the PT MarkPlus Indonesia (MarkPlus, Inc.) was held at The Ritz-Carlton, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Through an intense consideration process on hundreds of brands, PT Matahari Putra Prima tbk. through Hypermart managed to become one…

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust to release its financial results for the three and nine months ended Sep 30, 2015 on Nov 3, 2015

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) today announced that it is scheduled to release its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 prior to the market open on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Interested parties are invited to participate in a conference call with management…

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eBay General Counsel Marie Oh Huber named one of the 2015 Women Leaders in Tech Law by The Recorder

An influential legal journal names her among 2015 Women Leaders in Tech Law. San Jose, California, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay General Counsel Marie Oh Huber has been named one of the 2015 Women Leaders in Tech Law by The Recorder. In a Q&A with the influential Silicon Valley legal publication, Marie - who has worked…

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Overstock.com, Inc. donates furnishings for a new living room at Kate Booth House

SALT LAKE CITY, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK), internationally known as O.co, sponsored and furnished a retro modern living room at this past weekend's BlogPodium, Canada's largest conference for design and lifestyle bloggers. After providing the living room as a retreat for participants of the BlogPodium, the online retailer donated the entire…

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Transgourmet übernimmt 100 % der Anteile der FrischeParadies-Grupp

BASEL, Switzerland, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Transgourmet übernimmt 100 % der Anteile der FrischeParadies-Gruppe mit Hauptsitz in Frankfurt/Main von der Dr. August Oetker KG. Die FrischeParadies-Gruppe ist der führende Anbieter von hochwertigen Lebensmitteln und Delikatessen im Zustell- und Cash+Carry-Handel. Die FrischeParadies-Gruppe ist einer der bekanntesten Lebensmittelhändler Deutschlands im ultrafrischen und Premium-Segment. Das Sortiment umfasst mehr…

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Migros: Jede verkaufte Delizio Nepal-Packung generiert eine Spende für Nepal

ZURICH, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kaffeeliebhaber können sich auf eine neue Köstlichkeit freuen. Die Caturra Arabica Kaffeebohnen der neusten Limited Edition «World’s Finest Coffee Nepal Himalaya» von Delizio gelten auf dem Kaffeeweltmarkt als eine besondere Rarität. Mit den neuen Delizo-Kapseln Nepal Himalaya bietet die Migros aussergewöhnlichen Kaffeegenuss. Ausserdem spendet Delizio mit jeder verkauften Packung 50…

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Learn the 4 steps of tasting coffee inside the Starbucks Coffee Cupping Room in the company’s Seattle headquarters

SEATTLE, 2015-9-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — On National Coffee Day, step inside the Starbucks Coffee Cupping Room in the company's Seattle headquarters to learn the four steps of tasting coffee. Click play, and listen to the audio story while enjoying your first cup of the day. Four Steps of Tasting Coffee: Always smell a coffee before you taste it. Your mouth…

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Carrefour gives its customers and stakeholders a look behind the scenes at its stores

Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2015-9-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — This is the first time anything like this has been done in France: a major retailer is giving its customers and stakeholders a look behind the scenes at its stores. This event – branded "J’optimisme – behind the scenes" will run from 5 to 11 October at Carrefour…

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Macy’s will put the power of pink to work this October in the fight against breast cancer

Macy’s stores and macys.com support the fight against breast cancer with pink product from the Ralph Lauren Pink Pony line and many more beloved brands NEW YORK, 2015-9-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — This October, Macy’s will put the power of pink to work through an inspirational and fashionable campaign that draws attention, heightens awareness and raises…

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Graduate schemes at John Lewis Partnership open for applications on 1 October

LONDON, 2015-9-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last year the Partnership received 15,000 applications for its graduate schemes, which this year will have an increased focus on IT - a growing area that underpins the omni-channel growth of the business. The five schemes are split across the John Lewis, Waitrose, and John Lewis Partnership divisions of the…

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