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Meijer launches “Meijer Free Thursday Nights” and continues “Meijer Free Tuesdays” admission to the Grand Rapids Art Museum each week

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-5-21 — /EPR Retail News/ —  A generous gift from Meijer will launch "Meijer Free Thursday Nights" and continues the popular "Meijer Free Tuesdays," a full night and day of free general admission to the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) each week, beginning this Thursday. The gift supports free admission for the public from…

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SM Investments Corporation sponsors the 23rd World Economic Forum on East Asia from May 21 to 23, 2014 in Manila

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-5-19 — /EPR Retail News/ —   Philippine conglomerate SM Investments Corporation is a partner of the 23rd World Economic Forum on East Asia (WEF-EA) to be held from May 21 to 23, 2014 in Manila. Headquartered in Geneva, WEF is a private-led international institution that aims to improve the state of the world…

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Tesco launches new Clubcard ‘Days Out Sale’ offering special deals on exciting UK attractions

Cheshunt, England, 2014-5-16 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Tesco has this week launched a new Clubcard ‘Days Out Sale’ offering special deals on a range of exciting UK attractions, including Madame Tussauds, London Dungeons and the Eden Project. From safari trips and museum visits to aquariums and castles, Clubcard’s new ‘Days Out Sale’ allows customers to boost…

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Intershop shares insights on how retailers can take advantage of the World Cup

The significance of mobile devices for e-commerce has skyrocketed since the last World Cup Intershop client SportScheck becomes 2014 European tablet champion The commerce specialist provides tips on how companies can take advantage of additional sales potential generated by the World Cup Jena, Germany, 2014-5-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — In a comparison of well-known sporting…

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Target’s up & up brand to sponsor NASCAR’s No. 42 Turner Scott Motorsports’ (TSM) Chevrolet Camaro for six races

Dylan Kwasniewski to Drive No. 42 up & up Chevrolet Camaro for Five Races CONCORD, N.C., 2014-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Target is expanding its sponsorship in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) to include the up & up brand as the primary sponsor on the No. 42 Turner Scott Motorsports’ (TSM) Chevrolet Camaro for six races. …

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Golfer Blayne Barber partners with Target’s exclusive line of activewear C9 by Champion

Web.com Tour professional to wear Target’s exclusive line of activewear MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) announced today that golfer Blayne Barber will partner with C9 by Champion, the retailer’s exclusive line of activewear, while competing on the Web.com Tour this season. The 24-year-old Lake City, Fla. native joins a roster of 12 other…

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CBRE initiatives selected as finalists in 14th Annual Global Innovators Award Program by CoreNet Global

Los Angeles, 2014-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  CoreNet Global has selected two CBRE Group, Inc. initiatives as finalists in its 14th Annual Global Innovators Award Program. The first initiative is the completion of world’s first WELL-certified commercial office in partnership with Delos Living at CBRE’s global headquarters.  The second is the development of a Volume Certification…

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National Retail Federation: Consumers tempered their spending in the month of April

WASHINGTON, 2014-5-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Despite nicer spring weather, consumers tempered their spending in the month of April. According to the National Retail Federation – the world's largest retail trade association – April retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, were unchanged seasonally-adjusted month-to-month yet increased 4.7 percent unadjusted year-over-year. “The shift of Easter…

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Wincor Nixdorf’s new tablet-based Assisted Teller solution included in British consulting firm Ovum’s “On the Radar” series

On the Radar: Analysts look at an innovative solution from Wincor Nixdorf Paderborn, Germany,  2014-5-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Wincor Nixdorf's new tablet-based Assisted Teller solution enables greater effectiveness in engaging directly with customers and supports transformation from a transactional to a sales- and service-oriented branch culture. This is the conclusion reached by Ovum, the…

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NACS Consumer Fuels Survey: Consumer optimism about the economy fell to its lowest level this year

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-5-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rising gas prices during the annual spring transition to summer-blend fuels has finally driven down consumer optimism about the economy, which fell to its lowest level this year. Overall, 41% of consumers say that they are optimistic about the economy, a drop from 44% the month prior, according the…

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Intershop supports “IRCE Focus: Brands & B2B Conference” May 18–20, 2014 in New York

Intershop to demonstrate integration of leading B2B and B2C ecommerce platform with Adobe Experience Manager for Experience-Driven Commerce at IRCE Focus: Brands &B2B San Francisco, 2014-5-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Intershop, the largest independent technology vendor for omni-channel commerce solutions, today announced that it is a Gold sponsor at the inaugural IRCE Focus: Brands &…

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ICSC and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index: Retailers experienced slight dip of 0.1% in sales for the week ending May 10

NEW YORK, 2014-5-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Spending was relatively flat on a week-over-week basis, but surged year-over-year. Sequentially, retailers experienced a slight dip of 0.1% in sales for the week ending May 10, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index. On a year-over-year…

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Homebase and LEGO recreate the least recognisable flowers ahead of Chelsea Flower Show 2014 and encourage children to get gardening

Milton Keynes, UK,   2014-5-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  With the RHS Chelsea Flower Show just around the corner, Homebase has tested the nation on its floral familiarity. From buttercup to bulrush the garden retailer has determined where the nation’s blossom blind spots are and has partnered with LEGO to recreate the four least…

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Walmart to double the number of on-site solar energy projects at its U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs and distribution centers by 2020

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., 2014-5-13 — /EPR Retail News/ —  At an event with President Barack Obama, Walmart today announced that it will double the number of on-site solar energy projects at its U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs and distribution centers by 2020. The commitment is part of Walmart’s global initiative to drive the production or procurement…

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BRC-KPMG RETAIL SALES APRIL 2014: UK online sales of non-food products grew 11.2% YoY

LONDON,  2014-5-13 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 11.2% in April versus a year earlier. In April 2013, they had increased by 6.3% over the previous year. In April, online sales represented 16.1% of total Non-Food sales of our Monitor, against 15.9% in April 2013. April's penetration is…

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BRC-KPMG RETAIL SALES MONITOR APRIL 2014: UK retail sales up 4.2% on like-for-like basis from April 2013

LONDON, 2014-5-13 — /EPR Retail News/ —  UK retail sales were up 4.2% on a like-for-like basis from April 2013, when they had decreased 2.2% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were up 5.7%, against a 0.6% fall in April 2013. Growth was positively distorted by the timing of Easter. Furniture & Flooring…

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NACS names Nancy Cuellar-Gochez as its IT coordinator

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-5-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nancy Cuellar-Gochez has joined NACS as IT coordinator. Cuellar-Gochez comes to NACS from NCR Corporation where she was a customer engineer. Earlier in her career, Cuellar-Gochez worked at ITT Technical Institute.Cuellar-Gochez earned an associate of applied science degree in computer networking systems and a BS in information systems…

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7-Eleven launches Mustache Straws and Mason Jar Mugs for Slurpee® drink this summer

Dallas, 2014-5-13 — /EPR Retail News/ —  It was only a matter of time. They’re seemingly everywhere – on party supplies, clothing, jewelry, candy, decals, at ‘stache bashes, in party photo booths, even on cars and baby pacifiers. Now, mustaches are on Slurpee® drink straws too, the perfect accompaniment to this summer’s new, novelty Slurpee cup –…

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CBRE honored with 11 national awards and named Best Property Consultancy at the 2014 Asia Pacific Property Awards

Hong Kong, 2014-5-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — BRE received 11 national awards and the peak regional award for Best Property Consultancy for the second year running at the prestigious Asia Pacific Property Awards 2014. CBRE New Zealand was named Best Property Consultancy and will now compete against other regional winners from Africa, Arabia, Europe, UK and the…

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Intershop to present at the Adobe Summit EMEA 2014 on 14-15 May at ICC ExCel London

14-15 May, ICC ExCel, London London, UK, 2014-5-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Experience-driven commerce is the future of commerce and Intershop has announced that it will show a live demonstration at the Adobe Summit EMEA 2014, which takes place on 14-15 May at the ICC ExCel, London. The demonstration at booth 4 showcases the…

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Two-time homerun champ Cecil Fielder to sign autographs on May 9 at the all-new ShopRite of Union

Two-time homerun champ will sign autographs this Friday Union, NJ, 2014-5-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cecil Fielder, a two-time home run king and member of the 1996 World Series-champion New York Yankees, will be signing autographs on Friday, May 9 at the all-new ShopRite of Union from 4 to 6 p.m. During his prime, Fielder was one of…

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Morrisons branded personal care and cosmetic products now certified by Cruelty Free International under the Humane Cosmetics Standard

Bradford, England,  2014-5-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  We are pleased to announce that after extensive work across our supply chain all Morrisons branded personal care and cosmetic products are now certified by Cruelty Free International under the Humane Cosmetics Standard. This assures customers that products like our shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant and body scrubs are…

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Wincor Nixdorf to present at European ATMs 2014 on 3rd-4th June in London

Paderborn, Germany,  2014-5-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —   Today's customers are demanding and well-informed, and they are used to communicating and requesting services via a variety of different channels. Online and mobile banking services are therefore a must for today´s retail banks. Yet customers expect to be addressed individually even in virtual environments, and…

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‘Emancipation Day’ author Wayne Grady wins Amazon.ca First Novel Award

Author of ‘Emancipation Day’ selected to receive this year’s award from a shortlist of five first-time novelists SEATTLE, 2014-5-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.ca and Quill & Quire today unveiled Wayne Grady as the winner for the 2013 Amazon.ca First Novel Award. Grady’s novel Emancipation Day (Doubleday Canada) earned him the title of the 2013 Amazon.ca First Novel Award and…

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John Lewis marks 150th anniversary with marketing campaign and TV advert ‘Never Standing Still’

LONDON, 2014-5-7 — /EPR Retail News/ —  To mark its 150th anniversary this year, John Lewis will be launching a significant marketing campaign including a brand new TV advert entitled 'Never Standing Still.' The 90 second advert goes live on the retailer's social media channels on Friday 2 May and will launch on Saturday 3 May…

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Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games to be held in Horse Guards Parade Ground and The Mall in central London

British Athletics announces the Sainsbury's Anniversary Games will be held in the iconic setting of Horse Guards Parade Ground and The Mall in central London. LONDON, 2014-5-7 — /EPR Retail News/ —  To mark ticket registration opening at 9am on Tuesday 6 May, Olympic champion Greg Rutherford (coach: Jonas Tawiah-Dodoo) and training partner Jermaine Olasan (Tawiah-Dodoo)…

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NRF marks Imports Work Week with “Rethinking Made in America in the 21st Century” report

Report Say Imports are More ‘Made in America’ Than Label Reveals WASHINGTON, 2014-5-6 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Imported products sold in the United States from clothing to cars contain far more U.S. parts or other content and value and support significantly more American jobs than consumers or policymakers realize, according to a new report prepared…

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Retail Industry Leaders Association to highlight essential role of imports in American economy during “Imports Work” week, May 5-9, 2014

Arlington , VA, 2014-5-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) will highlight the essential role that imports play in the American economy during the third annual “Imports Work” week, scheduled from May 5-9, 2014. May has long been recognized as World Trade Month, with many groups taking the opportunity to underscore the…

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SM Prime Holdings, Inc. reported consolidated net income increase of 11% to Php4.58 billion for the Q1-2014

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-5-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property development companies in Southeast Asia, reported consolidated net income increase of 11% to Php4.58 billion for the first three months of 2014 from Php4.11 billion in the same period last year. Consolidated revenues, rose…

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Global retail real estate convention ICSC RECon to be held from 18 to 20 May 2014 in Las Vegas

New Schedule, New Hours, New Floor Plan NEW YORK, 2014-5-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  RECon, the global retail real estate convention, hosted by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), will provide networking, deal making, and educational opportunities for shopping center professionals from across the globe. The convention runs from May 18-20, 2014 and takes…

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