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BESTSELLER becomes a Strategic Partner in Global Fashion Agenda

BRANDE, Denmark, 2017-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — BESTSELLER is announced as Strategic Partner in Global Fashion Agenda, a group working to set a common agenda and direction for focused industry efforts on sustainability in fashion. In collaboration with other Strategic Partners (including H&M, Kering, Target, Sustainable Apparel Coalition and Li & Fung), Global Fashion Agenda aims to…

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Albert Heijn-DC in Pijnacker krijgt ruim 10.000 zonnepanelen

Albert Heijn-DC in Pijnacker krijgt ruim 10.000 zonnepanelen   Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vandaag legde Anneke de Vries, SVP Real Estate, Construction and Franchise bij Albert Heijn, het eerste zonnepaneel op het dak van het distributiecentrum in Pijnacker. In totaal krijgt het DC 10.788 zonnepanelen die op jaarbasis 1.387 ton CO2 reduceren. De zonnepanelen op…

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PetSmart introduces its very first Back-to-School Collection

Retailer Celebrates Big with School-Themed Pet Gear, the Return of the Pets in the Classroom Program and In-Store Events for the Whole Family PHOENIX, 2017-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — In many parts of the country, this month marks the start of school, which has families shopping for essentials like rulers, pencils, school shoes, clothes and…

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PetSmart CEO and President Michael J. Massey to leave the company

Phoenix, AZ, 2017-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart, Inc. (“PetSmart” or the “Company”) today (Aug. 10, 2017 )announced that Michael J. Massey has decided to step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer, President and Board Member. The Board of Directors has accepted his resignation and Raymond Svider will serve as Executive Chairman to…

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Harris Teeter opens Cureton Fuel Center; its first fuel center in Waxhaw, N.C.

Harris Teeter opens Cureton Fuel Center; its first fuel center in Waxhaw, N.C.   Matthews, NC, 2017-Aug-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter is proud to welcome customers to its Cureton Fuel Center on Friday, August 18, 2017 as the company celebrates its grand opening with a $0.20 off per gallon fuel promotion. The Fuel Center, which…

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ChannelAdvisor recognized as one of Triangle Business Journal’s 2017 Best Places to Work

Research Triangle Park, NC, 2017-Aug-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE:ECOM), a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable retailers and branded manufacturers to increase global sales, today (August 10, 2017) announced that it has been recognized as one of Triangle Business Journal’s 2017 Best Places to Work. This is the sixth time that ChannelAdvisor…

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ScanSource to host Q4 and FY 2017 earnings conference call on Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Greenville, SC, 2017-Aug-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — ScanSource, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, announced today (August 10, 2017) that it plans to release fourth quarter and fiscal year 2017 results for the period ended June 30, 2017 on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET.  ScanSource…

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Shop Direct hosted the 16th Agile Roundabout tech meetup at its newly opened London hub in Victoria

Liverpool,UK, 2017-Aug-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — 100 technologists came together at Shop Direct’s new London hub to hear the latest best practice and developments in microservices at the 16th Agile Roundabout tech meetup. The event, which took place on 3 August and was sponsored by recruitment firm TRG, heard from Shop Direct’s Seb Carss, Just Eat’s Michal Franc and Kobalt…

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Staples funded all 133 projects posted on DonorsChoose.org in San Francisco with $100,966 donation

Staples and Lady Gaga Help San Francisco Teachers Create Positive Classroom Experiences SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Aug-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) announced today (Aug. 10, 2017) that all 133 projects posted on DonorsChoose.org in San Francisco received full funding as part of Staples’s $1 million donation to DonorsChoose.org, a charity that has funded more than 900,000 classroom projects…

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Zalando H1 2017 results: revenues grew strongly by 21.5% to EUR 2,080.7 million

Half-year revenue up 21.5% to EUR 2,080.7 million, adjusted EBIT at prior year level of EUR 102.1 million, 4.9% margin Second quarter revenue up 20.1% to EUR 1,100.5 million, adjusted EBIT at prior year level of EUR 81.8 million, 7.4% margin Full-year revenue growth expected in upper half of 20-25% growth range, adjusted…

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SPAR India opens its 18th store located in the Prozone Mall in the city of Coimbatore

India, 2017-Aug-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR India has officially opened its 18th store - a new and innovative supermarket in the Prozone Mall in the city of Coimbatore. This next generation SPAR Hypermarket offers customers an exciting shopping experience with the use of state-of-the-art technology. The Coimbatore store spans 2,787 m2 and offers a large…

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Signet Jewelers Limited recognized for its corporate social responsibility and sustainability efforts

HAMILTON, Bermuda, 2017-Aug-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Signet Jewelers Limited (the “Company”) (NYSE: SIG), the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, has been recognized for its corporate social responsibility and sustainability efforts by being named as a component of the FTSE4Good US and Global Indices in 2017. Signet joins this group of other publicly traded companies with…

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Schnucks Bakery issues an allergy alert on German Chocolate Cakes labeled as “Schnucks Bakery Deluxe Petite Cake Chocolate Iced Yellow” due to undeclared pecans

ST. LOUIS, 2017-Aug-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Schnucks Bakery, a St. Louis, Mo. establishment, is issuing an allergy alert on 13 German Chocolate Cakes labeled as “Schnucks Bakery Deluxe Petite Cake Chocolate Iced Yellow” that contain pecans that are not listed on the ingredient label. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans…

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Overstock.com announces adoption of all the major cryptocurrency payments

First major retailer to accept bitcoin continues to lead the way in adoption of cryptocurrency payments SALT LAKE CITY, 2017-Aug-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) announces an integration with ShapeShift, the world’s leading instant digital asset exchange, that allows customers to use all the major cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, Litecoin, Dash, Monero, and the new Bitcoin Cash, to…

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Lowe’s and Boys & Girls Clubs of America launch new in-store donation program and Lowe’s Renovation Across the Nation

Lowe’s and Boys & Girls Clubs of America launch new in-store donation program and Lowe’s Renovation Across the Nation   ATLANTA, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hundreds of kids spending their afterschool time at the Preston Taylor Boys & Girls Club in Nashville, Tenn., on August 8 were surprised with a performance of hit songs from…

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Sonic Corp. appoints Jose A. Dueñas as EVP and chief brand officer

Sonic Corp. appoints Jose A. Dueñas as EVP and chief brand officer   OKLAHOMA CITY, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ:SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today (Aug 9, 2017) announced the appointment of Jose A. Dueñas as executive vice president and chief brand officer. Dueñas will be responsible for the end-to-end customer experience including…

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NRF/Hackett Associates Global Port Tracker report: August is expected to be the busiest month on record for imports

WASHINGTON, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Boosted by continuing sales growth, August is expected to be the busiest month on record for imports at the nation’s major retail container ports and 2017 is on track to set a new annual high, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today (August 9, 2017)…

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US Foods Q2 2017 financial results: Net sales increased 6.1% to $6.2 billion

ROSEMONT, Ill., 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD), one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States, today (August 09, 2017) announced results for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2017. Second Quarter Highlights Total case volume increased 3.6%; independent restaurant case volume increased 4.7%. Net sales…

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Tractor Supply Company starts construction of new distribution center in Frankfort, NY

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, announced today ( Aug. 09, 2017) it has officially begun construction of a new distribution center in Frankfort, NY. “The addition of our new distribution center in New York is important to our continued…

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Toys“R”Us announces the appointment of Mark Johnson as EVP, U.S. Marketplace Operations

WAYNE, NJ, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, today (August 7, 2017) announced Mark Johnson was named Executive Vice President, U.S. Marketplace Operations, effective immediately. He will report directly to Chairman and CEO Dave Brandon. Mr. Johnson had been serving as interim EVP, Store Operations since…

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Xcel Brands Q2 2017 financial results: Net Revenues of $8.4 Million

Company Expanding its Presence in Dillard's Second Quarter Net Revenues of $8.4 Million Second Quarter GAAP Net Income of $0.2 Million Second Quarter Non-GAAP Net Income of $1.5 Million; Adjusted EBITDA of $2.3 Million NEW YORK, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELB) ("Xcel" or the "Company"), a media…

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CBRE: “urban-suburban” submarkets are well positioned to capture strong demand from office users

Los Angeles, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Suburban office markets that provide an urban-like live-work-play environment are well positioned to capture strong demand from office users, according to a new report from CBRE. Among the most common attributes of so-called “urban-suburban” submarkets are the presence of abundant retail, office and housing options, as well as employment opportunities,…

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ARA: NSW Boxing Day trade legislation is great news for retailers

Melbourne, Australia, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) applauds the NSW Government in moving to legislate Boxing Day trade across all parts of NSW after it was welcomed by retailers, employees and consumers during a two-year trial. An independent review with comprehensive feedback from business owners, employees and shoppers has revealed…

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Del Taco Restaurants appoints M. Barry Westrum as Chief Marketing Officer

Lake Forest, CA, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (“Del Taco” or the “Company”), (NASDAQ: TACO), the second largest Mexican-American QSR chain by units in the United States, operating restaurants under the name Del Taco, today (August 9, 2017) announced M. Barry Westrum will join the Company as Chief Marketing Officer.…

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IGA to raise funds and awareness to help parents and families end the nation’s opioid epidemic

CHICAGO, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — IGA USA today (August 8, 2017) announced that it is collaborating with Partnership for Drug-Free Kids to launch the first-ever IGA Cares initiative. Through in-store fundraising activities and the sales of specially marked IGA Exclusive Brand products, the IGA Cares initiative will support the mission of the Partnership,…

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Express, Inc. to host Q2 2017 results conference call on Wednesday, August 23, 2017

COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR), a specialty retail apparel company, today (Aug. 9, 2017) announced that it will conduct a conference call to discuss second quarter 2017 results on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Earlier that morning, the Company will issue a press release detailing those results. The…

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Baskin-Robbins celebrates first year anniversary of its App

Baskin-Robbins celebrates first year anniversary of its App   CANTON, MA, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — This month, Baskin-Robbins is celebrating its one year App Anniversary! Just one year ago, we launched the Baskin-Robbins Mobile App for iOS and Android. To celebrate, we wanted to give Baskin-Robbins guests the inside scoop on our mobile app. Upon downloading and registering…

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PVH Corp. recognized for its leadership and commitment to sustainability

PVH Corp. recognized for its leadership and commitment to sustainability   NEW YORK, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) announced that the Company was honored with the Sustainability Award at the Accessories Council 21st Annual ACE Awards. The Award is a testament to the Company’s sustainability accomplishments and ongoing commitment to making positive impacts for people, the environment and communities.…

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The Children’s Place Q2 2017 Results: Comparable Retail Sales Increase of 3.1%

Delivers Q2 Comparable Retail Sales Increase of 3.1% Reports Q2 GAAP Earnings per Diluted Share of $0.79 vs ($0.11) in Q2 2016 and Q2 Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share of $0.86 vs ($0.01) in Q2 2016 Repurchases $25 Million in Stock and Pays $7 Million in Dividends in Q2 Increases Adjusted EPS Guidance to a Range of $7.23 to $7.33 for FY 2017 Compared to Previous Guidance…

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