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NRF appointed Paul Martino VP, Senior Policy Counsel and promoted Beth Provenzano VP for Federal Government Relations

Paul Martino Hired as Vice President, Senior Policy Counsel; Beth Provenzano Promoted to Vice President Washington, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The National Retail Federation today announced the hiring of Paul G. Martino as vice president and senior policy counsel, and the elevation of Beth Provenzano to vice president for Federal Government Relations. Martino and…
July 11, 20140Comments

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BRC-NIELSEN SHOP PRICE INDEX JUNE 2014: Overall shop prices reported deflation for the fourteenth consecutive month, accelerating to 1.8% in June

LONDON, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Overall shop prices reported deflation for the fourteenth consecutive month, accelerating to 1.8% in June. This is the deepest level of deflation since the series began in December 2006. Food inflation fell to 0.6% in June – the lowest ever recorded. Non-food reported an acceleration in deflation of 3.4% in June from…
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Gap Inc. reports 1 percent sales increase in June 2014 compared to last year

SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that June net sales increased 1 percent compared with last year. Net sales for the five-week period ended July 5, 2014 were $1.54 billion compared with net sales of $1.53 billion for the five-week period ended July 6, 2013. “Old Navy’s performance was stellar this…
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ICSC: Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act to accelerate cost savings associated with the adoption of voluntary energy efficient construction practices in commercial and residential buildings

WASHINGTON, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Today, Representatives Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Kurt Schrader (D-OR) introduced the Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act (H.R. 5027).  This legislation would accelerate cost savings associated with the adoption of voluntary energy efficient construction practices in commercial and residential buildings. The bill would ensure that those choosing to adopt baseline…
July 10, 20140Comments

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7-Eleven celebrates its 87th birthday with full week of free offers beginning Friday, July 11

Dallas, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — When it comes to birthdays, there can never be too much of a good thing. Why celebrate just one day when you can extend the fun all week? That’s why 7-Eleven is celebrating its 87th birthday with a full week (actually eight days) of free offers, beginning Friday, July 11, or 7-Eleven Day.…
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Dunkin’ Donuts to develop five restaurants with new franchisees Wendover Donuts, LLC, in Greensboro and North Carolina

CANTON, MA, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchisees, Wendover Donuts, LLC, to develop five restaurants in North and South Greensboro, North Carolina. The locations will incorporate traditional and combination unit development with sister brand,…
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Celebrity chefs Cat Cora, Carla Hall and Gail Simmons to participate in the Meijer LPGA Celebrity Chef Cookoff presented by Kraft

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.,  2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Three nationally-acclaimed celebrity chefs – Cat Cora, Carla Hall and Gail Simmons – will participate in the Meijer LPGA Celebrity Chef Cookoff presented by Kraft, a friendly competition and the latest community event added to the weeklong LPGA Tour stop in Grand Rapids next month. The fun and…
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Target Corporation appoints three new external senior-level hires responsible for leading teams across IT, e-commerce and digital products

MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced today the addition of three new external senior-level hires, who will have responsibility for leading teams across information technology, e-commerce and digital products. Jim Fisher joins Target as senior vice president, Infrastructure and Operations, Target Technology Services, where he will oversee Target’s technical infrastructure and operations.Jim’s 35-year…
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Target Corp. to donate one school supply item to student in need for every select up&up school supply purchased at Target stores

For every select up&up school supply purchased, Target will give one school supply to a student in need, potentially impacting nearly two million kids this back-to-school season MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) announced today that for every select up&up school supply purchased at Target stores from July 13 through August 2, Target will…
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Sobeys next #BetterFoodForAll challenge asks Canadians to share favourite summer side dish for a chance to win cooking lesson with Chef Jamie Oliver in Toronto

#BetterFoodForAll Challenge asks for images of favourite summer sides STELLARTON, NS, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Sobeys announced today its next #BetterFoodForAll challenge, asking Canadians to share their favourite side dish this summer for a chance to win a cooking lesson with Chef Jamie Oliver in Toronto. Side dishes like coleslaw, corn on the cob, grilled vegetables…
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Morrisons began delivering groceries to homes across North London

Bradford, England,  2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons has begun making its first grocery deliveries across North London. Its distinctive yellow vans began delivering groceries to homes across the capital from 6.00am this (Wednesday) morning following a successful trial in Ruislip. The service will set new standards for the delivery of fresh food. The new coverage area, which…
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Diebold, Incorporated and Wincor Nixdorf AG to establish industry association dedicated to improving ATM security

Global ATM leaders initiate concerted effort to curb fraud and establish industry-wide security measures Paderborn, Germany,  2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ —  As automated teller machine (ATM) networks have expanded worldwide, so has the sophistication of global crime. The combination of these factors has led to intensified security concerns at the ATM. Combating this issue requires consistent…
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CBRE Group report: Demand for “big-box” facilities from e-commerce companies resulted in strong leasing for Class A space, build-to-suit development and the return of speculative construction

Los Angeles, 2014-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Robust demand from e-commerce companies and traditional retailers for the limited supply of new, “big-box” facilities is reshaping the U.S. industrial market, resulting in strong leasing for Class A space, build-to-suit development and the return of speculative construction, according to the latest report from CBRE Group, Inc., E-Commerce and the Changing…
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Sainsbury’s launches first and exclusive Freedom Food-labelled rainbow trout farmed in Loch Etive

LONDON, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Good news for ethical shoppers as the first and exclusive Freedom Food-labelled rainbow trout launches today. Available in 400 stores, Loch Trout Fillets are available from the fresh counter and in the aisle. The fish are farmed in Loch Etive, a sea loch on the west coast of Scotland, resulting…
July 9, 20140Comments

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AHOLD REPURCHASED 1,424,122 AHOLD COMMON SHARES FOR € 19.61 MILLION BETWEEN JUNE 30 AND JULY 4, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 1,424,122 Ahold common shares in the period from June 30, 2014 up to and including July 4, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 13.7675 per share for a total consideration of € 19.61 million. These repurchases were made as part…
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Wegmans Food Markets reached the goal of making all sushi in its stores strictly made from ingredients that contain no gluten

ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — In one generation, sushi has made it in America. It’s the go-to snack, light meal, or party appetizer for millions. Yet people who must avoid gluten have approached sushi with caution, even though many key ingredients like rice, vegetables, and seafood don’t naturally contain gluten. The problem has been with other ingredients,…
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Morrisons became the first supermarket to launch free app for cattle farmers aimed at simplifying livestock management

Bradford, England,  2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Morrisons today becomes the first supermarket to launch a free app for cattle farmers aimed at simplifying livestock management. ‘Morrisons Farming App’ is aimed primarily at beef producers and is available on all Android devices to download free of charge from today and will also be available on Apple…
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FamilyMart’s largest shareholder ITOCHU Corporation purchased additional shares of FamilyMart in order to further strengthen the relationship between the two companies

Tokyo, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Notice is hereby provided that on July 4, 2014, FamilyMart received notification from its largest shareholder, ITOCHU Corporation, that ITOCHU had decided to purchase additional shares of FamilyMart in order to further strengthen the relationship between the two companies. 1. Overview of additional share purchase (1) Period of purchase: July 7,…
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CBRE Group analysis: U.S. commercial real estate market improved strongly across all property types in Q2 2014

Los Angeles, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The U.S. commercial real estate market improved strongly across all property types in the second quarter (Q2) of 2014, according to the latest analysis from CBRE Group, Inc. The office vacancy rate declined by 30 basis points (bps) to reach 14.5% in Q2 2014. This was an improvement for the…
July 9, 20140Comments

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SM Investments Corporation received four awards from the international magazine, Finance Asia

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-7-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  SM Investments Corporation (SM) received four awards from the international magazine, Finance Asia. SM was named as one of the awardees for Best Managed Company, Best Corporate Governance, Best Corporate Social Responsibility and Best CFO (Chief Finance Officer) for Mr. Jose T. Sio. Shown in the photo are (L-R)…
July 4, 20140Comments

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eBay and Argos to extend their offering of Click & Collect services via Argos stores

Click & Collect at Argos: from successful 150 store trial with 50 eBay sellers to about 650 stores nationally and 80,000 eBay sellers Partnership brings even more convenience, speed and choice for shoppers – giving sellers opportunity to offer Click & Collect Milton Keynes, UK,  2014-7-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  eBay and Argos today announced…
July 4, 20140Comments

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John Lewis Partnership sponsored report by Centre for London looks at how to unleash a new wave of employee ownership in the UK

LONDON,  2014-7-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Centre for London, the politically independent, not-for-profit think tank and charity, today launches a report, 'Local Owners', that looks at how to unleash a new wave of employee ownership in the UK. The report argues that while recent tax reforms have played an important part in laying the foundation for…
July 4, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s to publish new book by ex-athlete Nikki Emerson

LONDON,  2014-7-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Sainsbury’s is celebrating the lives of ordinary people who have done extraordinary things by publishing a new book by ex-athlete Nikki Emerson. Nikki’s book was published today this week and available at 592 Sainsbury’s stores nationwide, or as an eBook from eBooks by Sainsbury’s. It tells the story of…
July 4, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s and British Athletics to bring some of world’s top athletes to Horse Guards Parade for the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games on 20 July

LONDON,  2014-7-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Sainsbury’s and British Athletics are bringing some of the world’s top athletes to Horse Guards Parade for the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games on Sunday 20 July and today confirmed that a select number of races will take place on The Mall for the public to watch for free. Christine Bleakley…
July 4, 20140Comments

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IKEA plugged-in the expansion of Maryland’s largest rooftop solar array on distribution center in Perryville

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2014-7-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today officially plugged-in an expansion of the solar array completed last April atop its Perryville, Maryland distribution center, the state’s largest such solar energy system. Installation of the new panels began Fall 2013, and since then have nearly doubled the size of…
July 3, 20140Comments

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Marks & Spencer announces changes to its Executive Team’s responsibilities that will see UK Retail & M&S International represented at Board level for the first time

LONDON, 2014-7-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Marks & Spencer today announces a number of changes to its Executive Team’s responsibilities that will see UK Retail & M&S International represented at Board level for the first time. The changes are part of M&S’s aim to drive greater accountability and responsibility across the business and will start with…
July 3, 20140Comments

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Lowe’s Companies, Inc. announces the appointment of Narayan Ram as managing director for India

BANGALORE, INDIA, 2014-7-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today that Narayan Ram will join the Company as managing director for India, where he will be responsible for overall strategy and operations.  He will report to Lowe’s Chief Financial Officer Robert F. Hull. Ram joins Lowe’s from Sony, where he served most recently…
July 3, 20140Comments

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NRF: Amazon.com joined the ranks of the 10 largest companies in the annual ranking of U.S. retailers by domestic sales featured STORES Magazine’s July issue

WASHINGTON, 2014-7-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the first time since STORES Media  began reporting on the Top 100 largest retailers in America, Amazon.com has joined the ranks of the 10 largest companies, rising to No. 9 from 11 last year. Amazon’s domestic sales increased 27.2 percent between 2012 and 2013. The annual ranking of U.S. retailers…
July 3, 20140Comments

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Wesfarmers updates non-trading items expected to be included in its full-year results for the 2014 financial year

Perth, Australia,  2014-7-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Wesfarmers provides the following update regarding non-trading items expected to be included in its full-year results for the 2014 financial year (FY2014). These non-trading items, which include the profit on sale of the Insurance division, a revision to Target’s carrying value and a provision for restructuring of Coles’…
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