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400 professionals from around the world to attend CBRE’s 14th annual Women’s Networking Forum in Chicago

Chicago, IL, 2014-5-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  More than 400 professionals from around the world will come together in Chicago next week for CBRE Group Inc.’s (CBRE) 14th annual Women’s Networking Forum. The 2014 conference, “Dare to be Extraordinary,” is expected to be the largest in the CBRE Women’s Network’s history and will feature presentations…

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National Retail Federation to kick off its annual Loss Prevention Conference and Expo in Fort Lauderdale this June

Keynote by Former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff  WASHINGTON, 2014-5-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The National Retail Federation will kick off its annual Loss Prevention Conference and Expo in Fort Lauderdale this June and will welcome Chairman of the Chertoff Group and former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, for the opening keynote address.…

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NRF: Retail employment increased 28,000 in April from March and 241,000 year-over-year

WASHINGTON, 2014-5-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The National Retail Federation issued the statements below from President and CEO Matthew Shay and Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz in response to the April jobs report released today. NRF calculated that retail employment increased 28,000 in April from March and 241,000 year-over-year. March's retail employment was revised upward…

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Babies“R”Us® to serve as the go-to retail destination for the must-have registry products honored with WHAT TO EXPECT® Awards

National In-Store Raffle Event and Online Promotions Planned to Celebrate Award-Winning Baby Registry Products, Offering More Than $300,000 in Prizes NEW YORK, NY, 2014-5-1 — /EPR Retail News/ —  WhatToExpect.com, the official online home for Heidi Murkoff’s world-renowned pregnancy and parenting brand, today announced that Babies“R”Us®, the nation’s leading dedicated baby products authority, will serve as the go-to…

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200 retailers, wholesalers, and food industry state association executives convened in Washington, DC for the annual “Day in Washington” Supermarket Industry fly-in

Healthcare, Chain Restaurant Menu Labeling, Data Security, and Tax Reform Top Industry Agenda  WASHINGTON, D.C., 2014-5-1 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Over 200 grocery retailers, wholesalers, and food industry state association executives from across the nation convened in Washington, DC today for the annual "Day in Washington" Supermarket Industry fly-in. Members of the National Grocers Association (NGA),…

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Rite Aid to serve as platinum sponsor of the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Revlon Run/Walk For Women events in May

NYC and LA Events Benefit Women's Cancer Research, Counseling and Outreach Programs Winning Nail Enamels from Revlon's "Your Story, Your Shade" Contest Available Exclusively at Rite Aid CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-5-1 — /EPR Retail News/ —  For the second straight year, Rite Aid will proudly serve as a platinum sponsor of the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Revlon…

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Morrisons announces its biggest ever price cuts and unveils price transparency website

Bradford, England,  2014-5-1 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Morrisons announces today that it is going to be permanently cheaper with price reductions on 1,200 everyday essentials, reinforcing its credentials as a fresh-led value grocer. Today’s cuts, which average 17%, will span both own-brand and popular branded products which together make up most of families’ weekly shopping…

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New Zealand: Entries for the 2014 New World Wine Awards open on 12 May

Waiheke, New Zealand,  2014-4-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Entries for the 2014 New World Wine Awards open on 12 May and top winemakers are encouraging their peers to enter. In addition to the distinction of an award that recognises quality on the same international scale as all other wine competitions, winning winemakers are guaranteed…

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dmc digital media center redesigned EDEKA Minden-Hanover online shopping platform based on Intershop 7

Forward-looking shop design thanks to dmc and Intershop Stuttgart, Jena, Germany, 2014-4-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — EDEKA Minden-Hanover has redesigned its online shopping platform. Based on Intershop 7, the new layout was successfully realized on schedule thanks to e-business professionals dmc digital media center. Following the auspicious pilot phase which took place in 2012, EDEKA has…

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NRF Survey: Americans to spend an average of $162.94 on mom this year compared to survey’s $168.94 last year

WASHINGTON, 2014-4-29 — /EPR Retail News/ —  After splurging on tablets and smartphones, beauty supplies, apparel and jewelry for mom last year, consumers this year will celebrate Mother’s Day keeping practicality in mind. According to NRF’s 2014 Mother’s Day Spending Survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, Americans will spend an average of $162.94 on…

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Weekly retail sales rose by 1.6% for the week ending April 26, 2014 according to ICSC and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index

NEW YORK, 2014-4-29 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Consumers sprung into action and gave retailers a solid week of sales as warmer weather helped to lift seasonal demand, especially in the East and Midwest. As a result weekly retail sales rose sharply by 1.6% for the week ending April 26, 2014, according to the International…

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5th Annual East High School Iron Chef Competition to be held on May 4 at Wegmans Conference Center

When: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 4th Where: Wegmans Conference Center 400 Market Street (off Chili Avenue), Rochester, NY ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-4-29 — /EPR Retail News/ —   Once again, the East High School Iron Chef Competition will bring together the culinary skills and hospitality management knowledge of eight high school students to compete for…

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ShopRite, 2014 Special Olympics USA Games and General Mills announced the creation of limited edition commemorative Wheaties box

ShopRite of Brookdale Associate Featured on Special Edition Wheaties Box BROOKDALE, NJ, 2014-4-29 — /EPR Retail News/ —   ShopRite, the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games, and General Mills announced the creation of a limited edition, commemorative Wheaties box in celebration of the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games.  This limited edition box, which will be sold exclusively…

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Sobeys encourages Canadians to get cooking and join Canada’s biggest potluck party on May 16

STELLARTON, NS, 2014-4-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sobeys launched Canada’s Biggest Potluck Party this week, challenging Canadians to host or join a potluck leading up to Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day on May 16. “Food Revolution Day is a day of global action dedicated this year to teaching kids where their food comes from, how…

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BRC-GOOGLE ONLINE RETAIL MONITOR Q1 2014: UK clothing and footwear retailers continue to improve and increase appeal to international markets

LONDON,  2014-4-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Helen Dickinson, Director General, British Retail Consortium, said: "UK clothing and footwear retailers are already world-beaters. These new BRC-Google numbers show that they are continuing to improve and expand on their online and multichannel offers, increasing their appeal to international markets and boosting the economy with their exports. "It's particularly…

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Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft returns to Michigan this August, looks for volunteers

Golf Tournament Volunteer Registration Now Open GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-4-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — A large summer event for Grand Rapids is rapidly approaching, and your help could be invaluable. The LPGA tour returns to Michigan this August at Blythefield Country Club and is looking for volunteers. The event, which takes place Aug. 4-10, will need…

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Price Chopper announces winning schools for 2013-2014 school year “Tools for Schools” program

Schenectady, N.Y., 2014-4-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper is pleased to announce that the top total points deposit winner is Fonda-Fultonville Central Schools in Fonda, N.Y. and the top value-to-student ratio winner is St. Marguerite D’Youville Academy/ Bishop Conroy School of Religion K-12 Program in Ogdensburg, N.Y. for the 2013-2014 school year “Tools…

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Carrefour to promote and introduce new French gastronomy products in China

Beijing, 2014-4-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — A show promoting French gastronomic specialities opened in a Carrefour store in Beijing on Thursday, in the presence of Fleur Pellerin. The show features 100 sweet delicacies such as chocolates, sweets, cakes and biscuits. Thierry Garnier, the Executive Director of Carrefour China, announced at the inaugural…

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NRF embarks on Summer Road Trip Designed to Enhance State Partnerships, Highlight Retail Careers, Community Impact and Innovations

Summer Road Trip Designed to Enhance State Partnerships, Highlight Retail Careers, Community Impact and Innovations WASHINGTON, 2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  One year after the world’s largest retail association launched its This is Retail initiative, the National Retail Federation has embarked on two significantly larger scale initiatives that will bring together select retailers and students…

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Retail Industry Leaders Association launched tool designed to help retailers optimize their energy management program

Energy Management Maturity Matrix Allows Industry To Drive Improvements To Existing Strategies Arlington, VA, 2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Today (4/24/2014 ), the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) launched its Retail Energy Management Program by releasing the Retail Energy Management Maturity Matrix, a tool designed to help retailers optimize their energy management programs. The Matrix provides…

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Co-op Home Centres, SaskPower and FCL partner to help Saskatchewan residents switch their light bulbs

Saskatchewan, Canada, 2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Here’s a bright idea: switching your light bulbs can save you money and power. And for Saskatchewan residents, Co-op is helping to make that switch even easier. In partnership with SaskPower, FCL and participating Co-op Home Centres are offering a $5 instant rebate on selected light-emitting diode (LED)…

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The former Sobeys grocery in Wetaskiwin opens as Co-op brand

Wetaskiwin, Alberta, 2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  It took less than 48 hours. By 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, the transformation was well under way and Wetaskiwin Co-op welcomed customers into its new food store. After receiving the keys to a former Sobeys grocery store at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, an incredible effort was made to…

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Intershop to present at the Gartner Customer Strategies & Technologies Summit on 28-29 April 2014 in London

28/29 April, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London London, UK, 2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Intershop has announced details of its presence at the Gartner Customer Strategies & Technologies Summit, which will take place on 28-29 April 2014 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London. Intershop CTO Jochen Wiechen will deliver a solution provider session from…

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Celebrate Organic at all Wegmans Food Market locations on April 26, 2014

ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Celebrate Organic at all Wegmans Food Market locations on April 26, 2014 WHO: Wegmans customers and members of the media are invited WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2014 WHERE: All Wegmans Food Market locations WHAT: Celebrate Wegmans Organic, an Earth Day-inspired event with balloons, coupons, activities for…

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Dunkin’ Donuts signed with two new franchise groups to open 20 new restaurants in South Orange County and San Fernando Valley

West Coast Expansion Continues to Brew in California for Dunkin’ Donuts CANTON, MA, 2014-4-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of multi-unit store development agreements with two new franchise groups to develop 20 new restaurants in South Orange County and the San…

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Grand Rapids Public Museum and Meijer announce “Dream it, Build it” Building Contest with LEGO® bricks

Grand Rapids, MI, 2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Get your LEGO® bricks ready. The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) in collaboration with Meijer announced today that it’s now accepting entries for the “Meijer Dream it, Build it Building Contest” - a contest with LEGO® bricks. The contest is open now through June 7, and promises to engage…

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Dolly Parton to appear on QVC for a live performance from Nashville on Sunday, April 27

The Multimedia Retailer to Broadcast a Live Intimate Performance with Country Icon WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ —  In advance of the launch of her upcoming album Blue Smoke, Dolly Parton is scheduled to appear on QVC for a special performance live from Nashville Sunday, April 27 at 7 PM (ET).  During the “Dolly Parton Q Sessions Live…

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Tesco announced massive savings as it cuts food products prices even more and slashes online shopping charges

One hour Tesco.com delivery slots now available for £1 Click & Collect Grocery now FREE across all locations Delivery Saver prices are lowered, saving customers up to £252 a year Prices have been cut on everyday items that customers regularly buy Cheshunt, England,  2014-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Tesco customers are set to make…

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Walmart expands its Empowering Women Together product offering in time for Mother’s Day

Retailer teams up with Full Circle Exchange to expand its availability of products made by small women-owned businesses from online to more than 2,600 stores nationwide BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  In time for Mother’s Day, Walmart expands its Empowering Women Together product offering of unique and meaningful gifts that will celebrate…

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7-Eleven launches Pizza for Life Sweepstakes

Dallas, 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Here’s a slice of life. Actually, make that the whole pizza pie. 7-Eleven, Inc. will give some lucky pizza-lover a lifetime of hot, cheesy pizza in the first-ever Pizza for Life Sweepstakes. The contest runs through Friday, May 16, which happens to be National Pizza Party Day. Pizza for Life Sweepstakes…

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