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Tesco, Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation join forces to raise millions of pounds to promote healthy living

Cheshunt, England, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Millions of people are set to benefit from a ground-breaking new partnership between the UK’s leading retailer and two of the country’s biggest charities. Tesco, Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation have confirmed that they will join forces from early next year. The trio’s charity partnership – the…
September 11, 20140Comments

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Home Retail Group updates on the trading of its second financial quarter covering the 13 weeks to 30 August 2014

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Home Retail Group, the UK’s leading home and general merchandise retailer, today updates on the trading of its second financial quarter covering the 13 weeks to 30 August 2014. John Walden, Chief Executive of Home Retail Group, commented: “The Group has had a good first half. Argos delivered its…
September 11, 20140Comments

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Kesko included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices DJSI World and DJSI Europe for the 12th time

Kesko was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices DJSI World and DJSI Europe for the 12th time. Kesko obtained its highest scores in risk and crisis management, codes of conduct and supply chain management. A new criterion in the assessment was tax strategy. Helsinki, Finland, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices…
September 11, 20140Comments

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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB to present the nine-month results for 2014 at press conference on 25 September

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB presents the nine-month results for 2014 at a press conference on Thursday 25 September at 9.30 CET. There will also be a telephone conference in English at 14.00 CET the same day. The nine-month results for the period 1 December 2013…
September 11, 20140Comments

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Ahold included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Indices (DJSI) for the sixth consecutive year

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold’s position as a responsible retailer has been confirmed, following its inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Indices (DJSI). Published today, the ranking recognizes the progress that Ahold has made in recent years with its Reshaping Retail strategy. Ahold scored an average of 75 (out of…
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Whole Foods Market to open second store in San Jose, California

New location on The Alameda features environmental innovation and company’s first in-store brewery in California Emeryville, Calif., 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new 35,000 square-foot Whole Foods Market store will open on December 10th at 777 The Alameda (at Stockton) in San Jose, California. This is the second Whole Foods Market location in San Jose, and…
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Whole Foods Market to provide customers with easy, secure & private way to make grocery purchases with Apple Pay

Whole Foods Market to provide customers with an easy, secure & private way to make grocery purchases at checkout registers AUSTIN, Texas, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) today announces its participation with Apple Pay, a new category of service that will transform mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to…
September 11, 20140Comments

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Target announces its integration with Apple Pay

MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — As if we need more reasons to love our Apple devices… Today, Target is excited to announce its integration with Apple Pay, a new mobile payments service that will provide an easy, secure and private way to make purchases from iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus. With Apple Pay, guests using the Target app for iOS will be able…
September 11, 20140Comments

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Target and TOMS team up on limited-edition collection for the holidays

MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Listen up, Target and TOMS enthusiasts, because we’ve got news that’ll knock your socks (and canvas shoes) off: Target and TOMS are teaming up on a limited-edition collection for the holidays. Not only will you find pieces you’ll want to give – and get – but for each item purchased,…
September 11, 20140Comments

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Darty plc announces Interim Management Statement for the period from 1 May 2014 to date

LONDON, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Darty plc today announces an Interim Management Statement for the period 1 May 2014 to date. Financial information is for the Continuing Group (excluding Datart) for the first quarter period from 1 May 2014 to 31 July 2014, based on unaudited management accounts. ‘4Ds’ plan to Drive trading, Digitalise…
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Sir Ian Cheshire to be succeeded by Ms Véronique Laury as Kingfisher Group Chief Executive

LONDON, 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kingfisher announces Group Chief Executive succession plan. Sir Ian Cheshire to be succeeded by Ms Véronique Laury, Chief Executive of Castorama France, before the end of the current financial year. Kingfisher plc, Europe’s largest home improvement retailer, today announces that Sir Ian Cheshire will step down as Group Chief…
September 10, 20140Comments

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VIA initiative to support the development of methodology for assessing the impacts of FSC forest management certification

The VIA Initiative LONDON, 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — By 2050 we’re likely to need three times more wood than we do today, yet forests are fighting for their lives as the ground they stem from is being sought for alternative uses. The key to keeping forests standing is to make them viable so they…
September 10, 20140Comments

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Kingfisher reports half year total sales up 0.9% and flat adjusted pre-tax profits of £364 million

LONDON, 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kingfisher reports half year total sales up 0.9% (+1.8% LFL) and flat adjusted pre-tax profits of £364 million after the negative impact of foreign exchange translation. Kingfisher also announces Group Chief Executive succession plan. Sir Ian Cheshire to be succeeded by Ms Véronique Laury, Chief Executive of Castorama…
September 10, 20140Comments

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Defense Commissary Agency: Director of strategic planning Kristen D. Ogden retires after 36 years of federal service

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kristen D. Ogden, director of strategic planning for the Defense Commissary Agency, retired after nearly 36 years of federal service effective Sept. 3. "Ms. Ogden has dedicated nearly 36 years of her life to federal service – the vast majority of those years to shaping the workforce, enabling DeCA…
September 10, 20140Comments

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The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC celebrated its 100th birthday commemoration at stores throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island

The store’s centennial weekend celebrated with special in-store activities and events QUINCY, Mass., 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Saturday, Sept. 6, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC celebrated its 100th birthday commemoration at stores throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. In honor of the anniversary, all stores welcomed customers, served cake and gave out…
September 10, 20140Comments

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CBRE Group, Inc. named top global real estate advisory firm in the 2014 Euromoney real estate awards

CBRE Also Named Top Global Valuation Firm ​Los Angeles, 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) has been named the top global real estate advisory firm in the 2014 Euromoney real estate awards. CBRE is the only firm to achieve top honors in three consecutive years, and has now earned the highest award seven…
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Target Corporation declares quarterly dividend of 52 cents per common share

MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of 52 cents per common share. The dividend is payable December 10, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business November 19, 2014. The 4th quarter dividend will be the company’s 189th consecutive…
September 10, 20140Comments

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The National Grocers Association and FMS Solutions released the results of their joint 2014 Independent Grocers Financial Survey covering fiscal year 2013

Arlington, VA, 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMS Solutions today released the results of their joint 2014 Independent Grocers Financial Survey, covering fiscal year 2013. Independents' financial performance much mirrored the nation's economy which showed modest growth and both ups and downs in consumer, financial and market performance indicators.…
September 10, 20140Comments

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Toys“R”Us, Inc. appoints number of highly respected executives to key leadership roles to position its business for long-term profitable growth

WAYNE, NJ, 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced it has appointed a number of highly respected executives to key leadership roles, as the company continues to work to position its business for long-term profitable growth. “One of the key pillars of our “TRU Transformation” strategy is to develop high-performing, highly engaged, diverse teams,…
September 10, 20140Comments

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NRF and University of Phoenix announced the 20 retail employees selected to receive full-tuition scholarships to help advance their retail careers

Retail employees earn scholarships to advance their careers through education Washington, 2014-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation, in collaboration with University of Phoenix, today announced the 20 retail employees selected to receive full-tuition scholarships to help advance their retail careers. Hundreds of individuals from more than 75 retailers across the country applied for NRF’s…
September 9, 20140Comments

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Marks & Spencer to reduce its carbon footprint by over 6,400 tonnes with the acquisition of 35,000 Mega-Watt hours of biomethane certificates

LONDON, 2014-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) has agreed a landmark deal with Future Biogas for the purchase of 35,000 Mega-Watt hours of biomethane certificates, a move which will reduce its carbon footprint by over 6,400 tonnes and source the equivalent amount of energy to heat 15 M&S Simply Food stores…
September 9, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s challenges pupils to cook the ultimate, great tasting, healthy meal with the launch of its nationwide schools competition Sainsbury’s Active Kids Superstar Cooks

LONDON, 2014-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — As a nation, our cooking age is falling short of our real age, and we are reaching it much later than we should, according to new research released today by Sainsbury’s. The research comes as the retailer announces plans to inspire a new generation of children to eat…
September 9, 20140Comments

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Tesco’s 1950s delivery van driven by colleague in authentic 1950s driver’s uniform to appear at this year’s Goodwood Revival Festival in Sussex

Cheshunt, England, 2014-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  A 1950s Tesco delivery van has been touring central London this morning, visiting landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and Regent Street, before heading to Great Ormond Street Hospital to donate a mix of retro and modern toys to its onsite school. The retro van, similar to…
September 9, 20140Comments

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Tesco-owned supermarket chain in Turkey Kipa launched its 2014 Corporate Responsibility report

İzmir, Turkey, 2014-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Our business in Turkey – Kipa – has today launched its 2014 Corporate Responsibility report. The report details the excellent progress our Turkish business has made over the last year in terms of embedding the ‘we use our scale for good’ corporate responsibility strategy. Notable achievements include launching…
September 9, 20140Comments

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Carrefour opened its first Carrefour Express store in the east of São Paulo, Brazil

São Paulo, Brazil, 2014-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 28 August 2014, Carrefour opened its first Carrefour Express store in Brazil, in the Tatuapé district, in the east of São Paulo. The new store comprises three main areas. The first is for sweets, fresh beverages and snacks. The second provides customers with easy access…
September 9, 20140Comments

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Federated Co-operatives Limited remains the largest Saskatchewan company in SaskBusiness Magazine’s 2014 ranking of the province’s top 100 businesses

Saskatchewan, Canada, 2014-9-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) retains the title of largest Saskatchewan company in SaskBusiness Magazine’s 2014 ranking of the province’s top 100 businesses, published in the September edition. In 2013, FCL achieved record sales of $9.4 billion, an increase of 7.4 per cent from the previous year, due…
September 9, 20140Comments

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AHOLD REPURCHASED 1,163,460 AHOLD COMMON SHARES FOR € 14.88 MILLION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1 AND SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 1,163,460 Ahold common shares in the period from September 1, 2014 up to and including September 5, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 12.7927 per share for a total consideration of € 14.88 million. These repurchases were made as part of…
September 8, 20140Comments

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Gap Inc. reports $1.23 billion net sales for each of the four-week periods ended August 30, 2014 and August 31, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that August net sales were flat compared with last year. Net sales were $1.23 billion for each of the four-week periods ended August 30, 2014 and August 31, 2013. "We’re encouraged by the positive momentum at Old Navy, while focused on the necessary steps…
September 8, 20140Comments

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Wegmans Food Market stores to host this school year’s “Eat Well Live Well 4th Grade Tours”

ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — This school year, select Wegmans Food Market stores will again host “Eat Well Live Well 4th Grade Tours.” This free field trip, offered by Wegmans for more than 20 years, teaches fourth-graders about foods that help them grow strong and healthy and where those foods come from. What they…
September 8, 20140Comments

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