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SM Investments Corporation received Anvil Award from Philippines’ Public Relations Society

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation recently received the Anvil Award organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP).   SM received an Award of Merit for its 2012 Annual Report with the theme “We Build to Serve Millions”. In the photo are Anvil Juror Dr. Severino Sarmenta, Jr.; immediate past PRSP VP-Internal Jika M. Dalupan,…

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TV presenter Caroline Flack showed support for Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games by running on checkout at Sainsbury’s!

LONDON, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — X Factor TV presenter, Caroline Flack, worked up a sweat today on an unusual type of treadmill – a supermarket checkout at Sainsbury’s! Wearing the official Sport Relief T-shirt, Headband and Socks, the unique workout took place at Caroline’s local Sainsbury’s store in Whitechapel, East London. Caroline accepted the challenge to show…

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Tesco Group CEO Philip Clarke presented at The Guardian Changing Media Summit 2014

Cheshunt, England, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Our Group CEO has delivered a keynote presentation at The Guardian Changing Media Summit 2014. Thank you for inviting me here today. You might think this is an unusual platform for the CEO of a supermarket chain. After all, we're retailers, not a media company. In fact Tesco is the largest…

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Walmart makes video games even more affordable with new trade-in service and pre-owned offering

BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart is giving the more than 110 million gamers across the U.S. a new way to unlock value in their current purchases and save even more when it comes to one of the fastest-growing forms of entertainment. Starting Wednesday, March 26, customers will be able to trade in their video…

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Sarah Kaufmann to carve 640-pound block of Cheese on March 20 at Ballantyne Commons Harris Teeter

Charlotte, N.C., 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sarah “The Cheese Lady” Kaufmann to Carve Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Showcasing Various Collegiate Teams in “Hoops Fever” Basketball Art Sculpture Dates:   March 19, 2014 – March 23, 2014 Where:  Harris Teeter Ballantyne Commons 15007 John Delaney Dr. Charlotte, N.C. 28277 Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed! March 20, 2014, Sarah “The Cheese Lady” Kaufmann will…

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H & M launches its Shop Online store in France, will also debut H&M Home

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB is proud to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Shop Online store in France. Customers will find the same collections online as in-store, and will for the first time be able to shop H&M Home products. H&M’s Shop Online offers customers access…

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HGTV’s “DesignStar” winner Emily Henderson to join Target as new home style expert

Minneapolis, MN, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — “Houses are like people; the more inviting and interesting, the better.” We couldn’t agree more, which is why Target has teamed up with the very interesting  Emily Henderson to be the new home style expert. Not only is she the winner of HGTV’s hit show “DesignStar” and TV host of “Secrets From a Stylist,” she’s also a brilliant…

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BRC/SPRINGBOARD FOOTFALL MONITOR FEBRUARY 2014: High streets reported the greatest footfall since March 2013

LONDON, UK, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Footfall in February was 2.9% lower than a year ago, down on the 1.6% rise in January and below the three-month average of -1.1%. High streets reported the greatest fall, down 5.3%, which is the largest drop since March 2013. On a three-month basis reported a drop in footfall of 3.0%, Footfall…

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Argos reappoints CHI& Partners to provide creative support for the next phase of its transformation plan

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following a highly competitive review process of its advertising agency account, leading digital retailer Argos has reappointed CHI& Partners to provide creative support for the next phase of its transformation plan. Argos initiated the review at the end of last year, challenging contenders to deliver a creative idea aligned…

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LVMH group editorial platform NOWNESS unveiled unique “e-shoppable” video Entitled ‘Mine’ featuring iconic fashion Houses

Paris, France, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Watch. Enjoy. Everything can be yours. With more and more users turning to brand video as a source of inspirational content, NOWNESS, the independent editorial platform that is part of the LVMH group, unveiled a unique “e-shoppable” video, making a bold statement on the digital trend that is reinventing the…

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Girl group Little Mix recorded their version of the 1980’s classic ‘Word Up’ to help raise funds for Sport Relief

LONDON, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The most exciting girl group of the moment have recorded their version of the 1980’s classic ‘Word Up, originally by Cameo, to help raise funds for Sport Relief. Leigh-Ann, Jade, Perrie and Jesy have also made a fun exclusive video showing how to customise the official Sport Relief T-Shirt. The fantastic…

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The Muppets are coming to QVC on March 16

QVC Celebrates Disney's Muppets Most Wanted with a Day of Surprises March 16 WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Imagine a pig, a pair of frogs and their posse walk into QVC. Sound like a far-fetched story filled with contagious laughter? Well, it will be reality on March 16 when the Muppets burst through QVC's doors to…

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Brico Dépôt opened its first two rebranded stores in Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest, Romania, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brico Dépôt has opened its first two rebranded stores in Romania, in the Pantelimon and Orhideea areas of the capital city Bucharest. Kingfisher plc acquired ‘Bricostore’s’ 15 home improvement stores in Romania in April 2013. Since June last year work has been underway to integrate colleagues and transform the stores into Kingfisher’s…

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IKEA launches latest IKEA PS collection themed “On the Move”

New Collection Marries Multifunction, Flexibility and Smart Design with Affordability CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the Life Improvement Store, announces the launch of its latest IKEA PS collection, themed “On the Move,” created specifically for the young, urban crowd living in smaller spaces. Now in its eighth iteration, the new IKEA PS collection…

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Target announced the official grand opening of its Toronto Stockyards store on March 14

Festivities include product sampling, in-store specials and a special appearance from Bullseye MISSISSAUGA, ON, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target is pleased to announce the official grand opening of its Toronto Stockyards store on March 14. The store, located in the Stockyards shopping complex at St. Clair Avenue West and Weston Rd., is the first from-the-ground-up build…

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ALDI announced the results of the first-ever ALDI Fan Favorite Foods poll

ALDI Shoppers Voted on Favorite Products across a Broad Range of Categories Batavia, Ill., 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The shoppers have spoken. In the first-ever ALDI Fan Favorites poll, shoppers selected 10 food and beverage items as their must-have, best-loved ALDI exclusive brand products. In the online poll of 4,021 respondents, Specially Selected Premium Roasted Ground…

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National Retail Federation: February retail sales increased 0.2 percent adjusted month-to-month and 2.3 percent unadjusted YoY

WASHINGTON, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — American consumers powered through the winter weather lifting retail sales in February. According to the National Retail Federation – the world's largest retail trade association – February retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, increased 0.2 percent adjusted month-to-month and 2.3 percent unadjusted year-over-year. “Today’s positive retail sales report indicates…

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Intershop congratulates Mexx online shop for their 2nd place in ServiceValue’s latest ranking of online shops

Rated “very good” in multiple categories Mexx outperforms last year’s winner of the study Jena, Germany, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — ServiceValue GmbH assessed more than 4,200 customer ratings of 24 fashion retailers with online shops and traditional storefronts in its latest study entitled “ServiceAtlas Fashion Shops 2014”. The study reveals the strengths and weaknesses of…

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Lagardère Services ASPAC: RELAY received number of accolades at Auckland Airport’s annual Retailer Excellence Awards

Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — March 11th marked the celebration of Auckland Airport’s annual Retailer Excellence Awards, recognising retail performance across both the International and Domestic Terminals of New Zealand’s busiest airport. This year we were delighted to receive a number of accolades, including the prize for ‘Best Specialty Retailer – Major’. This award recognises retailers…

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Sainsbury’s eBooks launched new online book club

LONDON, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is launching a new online book club giving you the chance to discover exciting new books, add your own reviews, meet other book lovers, win prizes, and collect bonus Nectar points. Join Sainsbury's Book Club Sainsbury’s Book Club online follows the success of Sainsbury’s in-store book club. Members will…

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ShopRite Partners In Caring Annual Cheerios Contest raised $1.24m to support regional food banks in local communities

Store associates featured on a special-edition Cheerios box sold exclusively at ShopRite stores Keasbey, NJ, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite associates across six states banded together last September in a friendly competition sponsored by ShopRite and General Mills, the ShopRite Partners In Caring Annual Cheerios Contest. To help the hungry in local communities, ShopRite associates collected donations…

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Tesco launches Clubcard Fuel Save to help customers save up to 20p off a litre of fuel

Cheshunt, England, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Tesco, the largest fuel retailer in the UK, launches a new, industry-first initiative to help customers save up to 20p off a litre of fuel, just by doing their regular shop. Clubcard Fuel Save is the only scheme of its kind in the UK. It is unlike other fuel…

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Kesko and If partner to give K-Plussa customers K-Plussa points for insurance policies marketed by If

Helsinki, Finland, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kesko and If have signed a cooperation agreement which will give K-Plussa customers K-Plussa points for insurance policies marketed by If starting from June. The cooperation will be long term and the parties also include Mandatum Life responsible for Sampo's life insurance business in Finland and Kaleva Mutual Insurance Company.…

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Nicolas Ghesquière’s debut show for Louis Vuitton capped the Fall/Winter 2014-2015 collections with triumphant style

Paris, France, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The moment everyone was waiting for throughout the recently ended Paris Fashion Week did not disappoint. Nicolas Ghesquière’s debut show for Louis Vuitton capped the Fall/Winter 2014-2015 collections with triumphant style. He knew everyone was waiting to see what he would do, and he more than met their expectations. "Today is a…

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Argos unveils New Spring/Summer 2014 Home Range

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The latest range from Argos is based on some of the latest trends with some great affordable ideas to update any room in the home. Living Create a clean, sharp style with monochrome tones, sleek high-gloss finishes, and contrast with neutral materials and simple typography patterns. Add a splash of…

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SM Supermalls, Project Headshot Clinic and Dream Project Philippines launch Inspire campaign and digital exhibit to celebrate Women’s Month

Manila, Philippines, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — In celebration of Women’s Month, SM Supermalls, Project Headshot Clinic, and the Dream Project Philippines are launching a campaign and digital exhibit called Inspire. Inspire brings together 100 of the country’s most inspiring women from all fields and industries, such as Irma Adlawan, Andi Manzano, Cheska Garcia-Kramer, Kai Magsanoc,…

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PCATS announces three convenience and fuel retailing industry pioneers being inducted into the PCATS Hall of Fame

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — PCATS is pleased to announce that three convenience and fuel retailing industry pioneers are being inducted into the PCATS Hall of Fame: Henry Armour, president and CEO of NACS; Jenny Bullard, CIO of Waycross, Georgia-based Flash Foods; and Loring Perez, president of Columbus, Georgia-based Chattahoochee Oil Company. “Henry, Jenny…

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NACS Consumer Fuels Survey: Despite increase in gas prices, consumers continue to feel optimistic about the economy

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Despite a sharp increase in gas prices over the past month and consumer expectations that prices will climb higher over the next 30 days, consumers continue to feel optimistic about the economy, according the latest monthly NACS Consumer Fuels Survey that examines how gas prices affect consumer sentiment. Consumers…

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Harris Teeter announced Week 6 Winners of its Together in Education $100,000 Giveaway

Four Weeks, $40,000 in Prizes Remain Alexandria, Va., 2014-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last Saturday, March 8, 2014, as part of Harris Teeter’s Together in Education (TIE) $100,000 Giveaway, Harris Teeter’s TIE Prize Patrol visited the homes of eight Very Important Customer (VIC) cardholders in Alexandria, Va. and gave away a total of $5,000 to the…

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BRC-KPMG: UK retail sales for February 2014 down 1.0% on like-for-like basis from February 2013

UK retail sales were down 1.0% on a like-for-like basis from February 2013, when they had increased 2.7% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were up 0.7%, against a 4.4% increase in February 2013. LONDON, UK, 2014-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 3-month average total growth was 2.8%, in line with the 12-month trend,…

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