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Immochan France transferred its Bérégovoy shopping centre in Avignon to OPCI Shopping Property Fund 2

Croix, France, 2014-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its arbitration strategy opening up to public and private investors and allowing the dynamic management of assets, Immochan France has transferred the “Bérégovoy” retail park adjacent to the Mistral 7 shopping centre in Avignon to OPCI  SPF2 represented and managed by BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management France. This retail park, delivered…

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Immochan France transferred 4 suburban properties to Fiducial Gérance

Croix, France, 2014-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its arbitration strategy and to finance Immochan’s growth including new constructions and extensions totalling almost 700,000 m² over the next 3 years, Immochan France has transferred 4 suburban properties that are located respectively in Nice La Trinité (06), Aubagne (13), St Jean de la Ruelle (45)…

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The new Grand Cap shopping center in Le Havre opens for business on Wednesday 5th March 2014

LE HAVRE, France, 2014-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new extension of the shopping mall the new Grand Cap opened for business on Wednesday 5th March 2014. A total of 100 modern and dynamic shops on 23,700 m² will offer a broad choice of retailers, services and activities to the residents of the urban area. A…

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Philippines: SM Investments Corporation reports its 2013 net income grew 11% to PHP27.45 billion

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Philippines: SM Investments Corporation reports its 2013 net income grew 11% to PHP27.45 billion Financial Highlights SM Investments Corporation (SM) reported that net income for the full year of 2013 grew 11% to PHP27.45 billion from PHP24.67 billion for the same period last year. Earnings growth was driven largely by…

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John Lewis partners with technology entrepreneur Stuart Marks for the launch of its first ever tech incubator ‘JLAB’

LONDON, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its 150 year celebrations, John Lewis is to launch its first ever technology incubator 'JLAB' later this year in a new partnership with technology entrepreneur Stuart Marks*. The purpose of JLAB is to identify and develop technology innovations that will provide the retailer with future strategic advantage…

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Sainsbury’s awarded top spot of Greenpeace’s tuna league table for its 100% pole and line own brand tinned tuna

LONDON, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury's has taken the top spot of Greenpeace's tuna league table which looks at the sustainability standard of tinned tuna sold in supermarkets. Positioned as one of the 'market leaders' for offering customers pole and line caught skipjack tuna across all our own brand tuna products from canned through to…

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Tesco raised £10 million for Diabetes UK in their first year of partnership

Cheshunt, England, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco and Diabetes UK have announced that Tesco colleagues, suppliers and customers have raised £10 million in the first year of their partnership. The £10 million, which is funding research, education and awareness programmes to make life better for people with diabetes or those who are at risk of developing…

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Tesco reduced milk prices as part of its focus on everyday low prices on products that matter most to its customers

Cheshunt, England, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today announced that the price of a four pint bottle of milk as been cut from £1.39 to £1 from Monday 3rd March, as part of the retailer’s focus on every day low prices on the products that matter most to its customers. The announcement comes a week after…

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Carrefour in Belgium work with Bebat, Recupel and Atravet to help its customers recycle

Brussels, Belgium, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Belgium's hypermarkets are working alongside Bebat, Recupel and Atravet, and are asking their customers to return their batteries, power cells, torches, deep frying oils and fats, low-energy lights bulbs and a small household appliances. Sustainable entrepreneurship and sustainable waste management go hand-in-hand. We've known this for some time: Carrefour…

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Publix reports $7.4 billion Q4-2013 sales, 5.3 percent increase YoY

LAKELAND, Fla., 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Publix's sales for the fourth quarter of 2013, were $7.4 billion, a 5.3 percent increase from last year's $7.0 billion. Comparable-store sales for the fourth quarter of 2013 increased 4.3 percent. Net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2013 were $422.0 million, compared to $392.8 million in 2012, an increase…

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L Brands’ Amie Preston to present February Sales Report in pre-recorded webcast on Thursday, Mar. 6, 2014

COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with L Brands'  sales release, you are invited to listen to a pre-recorded broadcast of the February sales report with Amie Preston, Chief Investor Relations Officer for L Brands (NYSE: LB).  The broadcast will be available on the Internet on Thursday, Mar. 6, at 7:30 a.m. ET. What: L…

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Russia’s largest retailer Magnit opened its 163rd small format hypermarket in Novocherkassk, Russia

Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the 163rd hypermarket of a small format. Please be informed that on March 1, 2014 the Company has opened its 163rd hypermarket of a small format located at 71, Platovsky prospect, Novocherkassk, Rostov region, Southern…

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Gap Inc intends to increase the company’s annual dividend to $0.88 in fiscal year 2014

SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that its Board of Directors intends to increase the company’s annual dividend to $0.88 in fiscal year 2014, a 10 percent increase from the company’s current annualized rate of $0.80. This represents more than a 75 percent increase in the company’s annual dividend…

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Gap Inc announced Old Navy opens its first store in China

Building on success of Gap brand, Old Navy opens in Shanghai, continues growth in Japan SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced Old Navy’s opening of the brand’s first store in China, continuing its expansion outside the U.S. With the debut of Old Navy’s first company-operated store, opening March 1 on Shanghai’s…

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SM Retail Inc. expanded into Southern Philippines with the opening of Savemore Market General Santos

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Retail Inc., the department and food stores operator of SM Investments Corporation, has further expanded into Southern Philippines with the opening of Savemore Market General Santos. Aside from Savemore, SM is present in the city through its mall, SM City General Santos which opened in 2012. The…

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A.S. Watson Group (ASW) recognised by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service with CSR Awards

Hong Kong, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — A.S. Watson Group (ASW) has always been demonstrating good corporate social responsibility and caring spirit to the community. This year, ASW is once again recognised by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service for our passion and commitment in exemplary corporate citizenship, with the newly established “10 Year Plus…

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Argos, Homebase, M&S and Lloyds Banking Group to become more dementia friendly

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Our high streets are set to become more dementia friendly following a commitment from major British businesses today (Friday 28 February). Argos, Homebase, Marks and Spencer and Lloyds Banking Group, backed by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt, have committed to create over 121,500 Dementia Friends in shops and banks…

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Waitrose announced its first export deal in South Africa

Bracknell, UK, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose has today announced its first export deal in South Africa. The deal means that the supermarket will be selling its products in every continent, with the exception of Antarctica, and exports to 50 countries across the globe. In one of its biggest deals to date, more than 250…

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The first-ever Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games to take place from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 March 2014

LONDON, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sport Relief is back and Sainsbury’s is going the extra mile to help customers and colleagues fundraise. The first-ever Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games takes place in March and there is likely to be a run, cycle or swim event near you. Meanwhile, a range of new merchandise is now on…

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Sainsbury’s stores teamed up with children’s authors to help schools celebrate World Book Day

LONDON, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Several Sainsbury’s stores have teamed up with children’s authors to help schools celebrate World Book Day. As part of Sainsbury’s ‘Make Believe’ campaign, we have opened up a new chapter in our community work by inviting children’s authors such as Joanna Gray and many more into several stores. The event runs…

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Paralympians and Para-athletes to visit 12 Sainsbury’s stores to help launch Sport Relief fundraising in-store

LONDON, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paralympians and Para-athletes will be visiting twelve Sainsbury’s stores this weekend to help launch Sport Relief fundraising in-store. Stars including Wheelchair Basketball star Natasha Davies and  Para-athletics star Rob Womack will be encouraging customers to sign up for the first ever Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games, with over 1000 events taking place…

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Jon Rudoe to join Sainsbury’s Operating Board as Digital and Technology Director

LONDON, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s Jon Rudoe is to join the retailer’s Operating Board as Digital and Technology Director in a move that recognises the rapidly growing importance of online and digital sales channels to the business as well as Jon’s talent and significant achievements at the company. Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King said: “I’m delighted to…

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Good Housekeeping Easter Egg of the Year goes to Tesco for a second year in a row

Cheshunt, England, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The finest* Medley of Belgian Chocolate Easter Eggs, £25 has cracked it by beating luxury rivals to take the title of Good Housekeeping Easter Egg of the Year.  This is the second year running that Tesco has won the coveted award. The judges were wowed by this egg – they described…

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Dunkin’ Donuts signed with existing franchise group OKD Holdings for 13 new restaurants throughout Oklahoma City

CANTON, MA, 2014-2-28 — /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 existing franchise group, OKD Holdings, to develop 13 new restaurants throughout Oklahoma City, Okla. The first of the planned restaurants will open in 2015. Together, this team led…

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Clinton Keay appointed Executive VP Finance Sobeys Inc.

Company veteran brings Finance and IT leadership to new role STELLARTON, NS, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sobeys Inc. today announced the appointment of Clinton Keay, CA, as Executive Vice President, Finance. Mr. Keay will be responsible for leading all areas of the company’s finance function including controllership, treasury, tax management, investor relations, financial planning, internal audit and risk management. Mr. Keay…

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Russia’s largest retailer Magnit opened its 48 th Magnit Family store in Tobolsk, Urals federal district

Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the 48th “Magnit Family” store. Please be informed that on February 28, 2014 the Company has opened its 48th “Magnit Family” store located at 38, 6th neighborhood unit (“Eurasia” shopping center), Tobolsk, Tyumen region, Urals federal…

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The Retail Industry Leaders Association’s statement at the close of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Ministerial meeting in Singapore

Arlington , VA, 2014-2-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following statement at the close of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Ministerial meeting in Singapore. RILA’s vice president for international trade was in Singapore for the talks with the twelve countries, meeting with negotiators and other stakeholders. “Immediate duty-free market access for…

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National Retail Federation’s CEO Matthew Shay comments on JPMorgan Chase & Co’s PIN and Chip credit cards announcement

WASHINGTON, DC, 2014-2-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay in response to the announcement by JPMorgan Chase & Co. that the bank will issue its Europay MasterCard Visa credit cards as PIN and Chip cards. The bank has previously issued the cards only as…

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Delhaize Group to divest its Bulgarian operations to AP Mart

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2014-2-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB, NYSE: DEG), the Belgian international food retailer, announces that it has signed today an agreement with AP Mart on the sale of its Bulgarian operations. Delhaize Group has signed an agreement with AP Mart, which is in process of registration, to divest its Bulgarian operations. The transaction…

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Indonesia: PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk reported revenue up 16.2% and net earnings up 115% in 2013

MPPA FULL YEAR 2013 RESULTS: REVENUE UP 16.2% NET EARNINGS UP 115.0% Proforma Highlights: ·         Full year gross sales of Rp12,564 billion, 16.2% over 2012 ·         Full year same store sales growth (SSSG) of 4.5% ·         Matahari Food Business (MFB) opened a record 39 new stores in 2013, and now operates a total of 222 multi format stores Jakarta, Indonesia, 2014-2-27 — /EPR…

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