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The Co-operative Food makes £1.5billion three year commitment to support and celebrate British food

MANCHESTER, UK, 2014-12-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-operative Food today (Friday 5 December 2014) made an unequivocal £1.5billion three year commitment to support and celebrate British food. The commitment comes as new consumer research shows that: 90% of shoppers want supermarkets to sell more food from British farms 81 percent of farmers believe retailers should support UK…
December 5, 20140Comments

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Kingfisher’s Net Positive report wins award for excellence in sustainability reporting at the Building Public Trust Awards

LONDON, 2014-12-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Building Public Trust Awards, now in their 12th year are run by PWC who appoint an independent panel of judges to review every FTSE100 sustainability report.  Kingfisher’s was voted the best. The judges commented on how they could see that sustainability impacts and touches Kingfisher business model and how that…
December 5, 20140Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation announces sales results for November 2014

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results for November. Monthly Sales For the five weeks ended Nov. 29, 2014, same store sales increased 5.1 percent over the prior-year period. November front-end same store sales increased 0.7 percent. Pharmacy same store sales, which included an approximate 232 basis points…
December 4, 20140Comments

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Rite Aid reduces the price of flu shots by $5 in support of National Influenza Vaccination Week

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Reports Early Signs of Increased Flu Activity, Expects Further Increases in Coming Weeks CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — In support of National Influenza Vaccination Week, Rite Aid is reducing the price of flu shots by $5 to encourage people who have not yet received their annual flu…
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TAU Investment Management and Gap Inc. announce partnership to promote best-in-class innovations and support the development of more sustainable garment factories across Southeast Asia

Global, Iconic American Company to Become TAU’s First Anchor Brand New York/San Francisco, 2014-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today TAU Investment Management and Gap Inc. announced a partnership to promote best-in-class innovations and support the development of more sustainable, efficient and improved garment factories and mills across Southeast Asia. The launch of this corporate partnership highlights Gap Inc.’s…
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The Home Depot to purchase substantially all of the assets of HD Supply Hardware Solutions

ATLANTA, 2014-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — HD Supply (NASDAQ: HDS) and The Home Depot® (NYSE: HD) today announced they have entered into an agreement for The Home Depot to purchase substantially all of the assets of HD Supply Hardware Solutions, formerly known as Crown Bolt, a leading supplier of fasteners and builders hardware to retailers in the United States.…
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IKEA US to thank its over 14,000 co-workers twice this holiday season

IKEA contributes $2530 into every US full time co-worker’s Tack Retirement Fund - And also gives an UP™ Activity-Tracking Wristband Conshohocken, PA, 2014-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over 14,000 IKEA co-workers found out this week that IKEA is thanking them twice this holiday season. For full time co-workers, a $2530* contribution has been made into their…
December 4, 20140Comments

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Alliance Boots announces that it has completed the acquisition of 12% stake in Nanjing Pharmaceutical Company Limited in China

Nottingham, UK, 2014-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alliance Boots today announces that it has completed the acquisition of a 12% stake in Nanjing Pharmaceutical Company Limited. The completion follows receipt of government and regulatory approvals. As a result of the investment, Alliance Boots becomes the second largest shareholder of the company with the right to nominate…
December 4, 20140Comments

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Starbucks Coffee Company details five-year strategic growth plan at its biennial Investor Day

Company Forecasts Continued Strong Growth and Plans to Launch Mobile Order & Pay and Delivery in the U.S. Identifies High-Value Opportunities in China, India, Japan and Brazil Projects Revenues to Approach $30 Billion in FY2019, up from $16 Billion in FY2014 Announces Transformational Innovations to Extend Starbucks Global Leadership in Coffee, Tea, Retail Store and…
December 4, 20140Comments

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Walmart launches the Food Pantry Holiday Makeover campaign

Online Voting Campaign Set to Distribute $1.5 Million in Grants to Help 75 Food Pantries Meet Demands for Hunger Relief Across the Country BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, on Giving Tuesday, Walmart launches the Food Pantry Holiday Makeover campaign, a nationwide effort calling on the public to help food pantries across the country win…
December 3, 20140Comments

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7‑Eleven, Inc. opened its newest El Cajon store

Retailer Donating $711 at Ribbon-cutting to San Diego Music Foundation for Taylor Guitars in Local Schools EL CAJON, CALIF., 2014-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc. will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest El Cajon store Wednesday, Dec. 3, that includes free coffee, donuts … and guitars for local schools. The store is located at…
December 3, 20140Comments

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The NGA Show EXPO Floor marks its earliest sell-out date in the history of the trade show

Arlington, VA, 2014-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA) announced that The NGA Show EXPO Floor sold out today, marking it as the earliest sell-out date in the history of the trade show. The NGA Show, held February 8-11, 2015 at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, will feature…
December 3, 20140Comments

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Bi-Lo Holdings Foundation gives $295,000 to 29 nonprofits to address hunger alleviation and education issues

CHARLESTON, S.C., 2014-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — During this season of giving, the Bi-Lo Holdings Foundation is giving $295,000 to benefit 29 nonprofits throughout the region in collaboration with its BI-LO stores. This is in addition to the more than $471,000 and 2,030,944 pounds of food BI-LO is working to reinvest in the local community by…
December 3, 20140Comments

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Dunkin’ Donuts continues to expand its on-campus presence with the opening of 10 new restaurants at 9 universities throughout the country

CANTON, Mass.,  2014-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin' Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, continues to expand its on-campus presence with the opening 10 new restaurants at 9 universities throughout the country. With these openings, the company now has over 65 campus locations. The list of colleges that opened a new Dunkin’…
December 3, 20140Comments

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Leading Russian food retailer X5 Retail Group’s Legal Department recognized as the best legal department in the retail category of the annual International Best Legal Department Awards

Moscow, 2014-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V., (“X5” or the “Company”), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), announced today that the Company’s Legal Department was recognized as the best legal department in the retail category of the annual International Best Legal Department Awards (the “Awards”). Also, X5’s corporate counsel, Vlada Yavorskaya, received the…
December 3, 20140Comments

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IKEA’s new sustainable palm oil sourcing policy applauded by Greenpeace

Conshohocken, PA, 2014-12-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Friday, November 28th, Greenpeace applauded a new sustainable palm oil sourcing policy from IKEA. “The Swedish company uses the oil in its candles and in some food products and snacks — its new policy commits to ensuring that all palm oil from rainforest and peatland areas will…
December 2, 20140Comments

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Wincor Nixdorf’s new standard ATM software ProFlex4 enables banks to introduce new functions at ATMs and other self-service systems

ProFlex4: Add innovative service offers and user interfaces quickly, easily and cost-effectively Paderborn, Germany, 2014-12-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — ProFlex4, Wincor Nixdorf's new standard ATM software, enables banks to introduce a host of new functions at ATMs and other self-service systems. True to its motto ‘omni. easy. open.’ the omnichannel solution can be deployed easily and…
December 2, 20140Comments

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Ingles Markets Incorporated to host online webcast of its fourth quarter earnings conference call on December 8, 2014

ASHEVILLE, N.C., 2014-12-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its fourth quarter earnings conference call on December 8, 2014. Ingles plans to release earnings for its fourth quarter ended September 27, 2014, on December 8, 2014. The live broadcast of Ingles Markets’ quarterly conference call will be…
December 2, 20140Comments

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Fall 2014 United Way checkout scanning campaign donations totaled $23,704 at five Wegmans stores in the Southern Tier of New York

ROCHESTER, NY,  2014-12-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — During the fall 2014 United Way checkout scanning campaign at five Wegmans stores in the Southern Tier of New York, donations totaled $23,704, a 23% increase over the fall 2013 total. “These donations directly benefit United Way programs and services in the local community,” said Patty Kaminski, Wegmans’ district…
December 2, 20140Comments

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Carrefour appoints Gérard LAVINAY Chairman of ERTECO FRANCE (ex-Dia France)

Boulogne-Billancourt, 2014-12-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gérard LAVINAY is appointed Chairman of ERTECO FRANCE, the new name of Dia France following its acquisition by Carrefour. His appointment is effective today. Gérard LAVINAY, 53 years old, began his career at Euromarché in 1980 and held various positions within this hypermarket chain, which was acquired by Carrefour in 1991. In 1998,…
December 2, 20140Comments

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AHOLD REPURCHASED 2,287,209 AHOLD COMMON SHARES FOR €32.25 MILLION BETWEEN NOVEMBER 24 AND NOVEMBER 28, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 2,287,209 Ahold common shares in the period from November 24, 2014 up to and including November 28, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €14.0989 per share for a total consideration of €32.25 million. These repurchases were made as part of the €500…
December 1, 20140Comments

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Russia’s largest food retailer “Magnit” announces the opening of its 77th and 78th “Magnit Family” stores

Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — PJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest food retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the new “Magnit Family” stores. Please be informed that on November 29, 2014 the Company has opened its 77th and 78th “Magnit Family” stores. The 77th “Magnit Family” store is located at…
December 1, 20140Comments

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Carrefour reinforces its presence across France with the completion of Dia France acquisition

Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2014-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour announces today that it has completed the acquisition of Dia France. This transaction is in line with Carrefour’s multi-format and multi-channel expansion strategy. It allows Carrefour to reinforce its presence across France to better serve its clients. The integration of Dia by Carrefour now enters a new stage. The…
December 1, 20140Comments

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Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety completes acquisition of the Workwear Group of Pacific Brands Limited

PERTH, Australia, 2014-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — The acquisition of the Workwear Group of Pacific Brands Limited (ASX:PBG) by Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety (WIS) has been completed. The acquired business has a suite of iconic industrial workwear brands, including Hard Yakka, KingGee and Stubbies, and supplies uniforms and imagewear to leading airlines, financial service providers and other large…
December 1, 20140Comments

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Kesko intents to sell some of the store sites it owns to a joint venture to be set up instead of a real estate investment trust planned earlier

Helsinki, Finland, 2014-11-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kesko continues the preparation of a real estate arrangement. The intention is to sell some of the store sites it owns to a joint venture to be set up instead of a real estate investment trust planned earlier. The arrangement is expected to be implemented during the first…
November 28, 20140Comments

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John Lewis plc priced the issue of £300,000,000 4.25% bonds due 2034 in the wholesale institutional bond markets

LONDON, 2014-11-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis plc announces that it has today priced the issue of £300,000,000 4.25% bonds due 2034 (the “Bonds”) in the wholesale institutional bond markets. The bonds are expected to be issued on 4 December and to be listed on the Official List and admitted to trading on the…
November 28, 20140Comments

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PHILIPPINES: SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc., brings the country’s first ever tournament of tennis giants at the Mall of Asia Arena on November 28 to 30

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-11-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The countdown begins as SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc., the lifestyle and entertainment solutions arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is set to bring the country’s first ever tournament of tennis giants at the Mall of Asia Arena on November 28 to 30. Hot on the heels of the…
November 28, 20140Comments

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Loraine Woodhouse to join the Board of John Lewis Partnership plc on 1 December 2014 as Acting Group Finance Director

LONDON, 2014-11-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The John Lewis Partnership announces that Loraine Woodhouse is to join the Board of John Lewis Partnership plc on 1 December 2014 as Acting Group Finance Director. The Partnership announced on 17 November 2014 that Helen Weir, the Partnership's Finance Director, had tendered her resignation with a six month…
November 28, 20140Comments

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Fair Development Fund combines Comic Relief’s expertise in awarding grants with Sainsbury’s experience and knowledge in farming and food to help producers in developing countries thrive

Fair Development Fund by Comic Relief and Sainsbury's is a unique partnership that combines Comic Relief's expertise in awarding grants with Sainsbury's 145 years of experience and knowledge in farming and food to help producers in developing countries thrive. LONDON, 2014-11-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — This means that farmers and workers have a better chance…
November 27, 20140Comments

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