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BRC-KPMG: Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 14.3% in February versus a year earlier

Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 14.3% in February versus a year earlier. In February 2013, they had increased by 12.3% over the previous year. LONDON, UK, 2014-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — In February, online sales represented 17.5% of total Non-Food sales of our Monitor, against 15.4% in February 2013. Online sales contributed 2.1 percentage…

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ICSC: Retail sales rose by a solid 1.3% in the first week of March

NEW YORK, 2014-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Retail sales roared like a lion during the past week ending March 8, 2014. Sales rose by a solid 1.3%, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index.Sales also improved on a year-over-year basis, up 2.1% in the latest…

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Belk’s Spring Charity Sale provides opportunity for customers to support local charities while taking advantage of special discounts

Company-wide event on Saturday, May 3, from 6 – 10 a.m. will benefit thousands of schools and charitable organizations across the South CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2014-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Belk’s Spring Charity Sale on Saturday, May 3, provides an opportunity for customers to support local charities while taking advantage of special discounts of 20 to 70…

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Roundy’s opened doors to Mariano’s Western Springs

Western Springs Store Offers Specialty Cheese Shop, Olive Oil and Vinegar Bar and Locally Roasted Coffee Milwaukee, Wis., 2014-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Roundy’s, Inc. (“Roundy’s”) (NYSE: RNDY), a leading grocer in the Midwest, will open doors to Mariano’s Western Springs on Tues., March 11, at 6 a.m. Mariano’s latest store is located at 4700 Gilbert Ave. “At Mariano’s Western…

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NRF and Hackett Associates report: Retail Imports To Rise In March As Retailers Stock Up For Spring

WASHINGTON, 2014-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 12.4 percent in March as retailers begin to stock up for the spring and the summer season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “Retailers…

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Italian luxury fashion house Fendi unveils Fall/Winter 2014-2015 collection

Paris, France,  2014-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — On February 20 Fendi unveiled an incredible Fall/Winter 2014-2015 collection, melding urban chic and a military look. This creative prowess is renewed every six months, keeping pace with the frenetic Fashion Week calendar. From inspiration to tangible ideas to production to final adjustments, here’s a closer look at the…

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Rite Aid Corporation announces new health management program Rite Aid Health Alliance

Rite Aid Pharmacists Will Partner With Physicians And Special Care Coaches To Provide Personalized, Community-Based Health Management To Chronic and Poly-Chronic Patients CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) announced today a new program, Rite Aid Health Alliance, a pioneering health management collaboration among various healthcare providers that provides comprehensive care and…

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CBRE research: Germany is the most sought-after retail market in the world

LOS ANGELES, 2014-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Germany is the most sought after retail market in the world, with 40% of global retailers planning to open a store there in 2014, while U.S. retailers dominate large-scale expansion plans, with almost half aiming to open 40 stores or more, according to the latest research from CBRE…

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Belk invites kids to participate as models in its KidFest fashion show on March 29

Parents and legal guardians interested in having their children ages 4 – 12 participate as models in the KidFest fashion show in their community should contact their local Belk store now to register. CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2014-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Belk hosts its bi-annual Kidfest in-store event Saturday, March 29, from noon – 3 p.m. at all…

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Target and MLB to engage guests and fans in celebrating our nation’s teachers and inspiring kids

All-Stars Carlos Beltran and Adrian Gonzalez Also Join the Cause, Which Includes Target Presents PEOPLE “All-Star Teachers” Program, Community Events and Retail Opportunities MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) and Major League Baseball (MLB) announced today they will work together this baseball season to engage guests and fans in celebrating our nation’s…

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BRC-NIELSEN SHOP PRICE INDEX FEBRUARY 2014: the deepest level of deflation since the series began in December 2006

LONDON, UK,  2014-3-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overall shop prices reported deflation for the tenth consecutive month in February, accelerating to 1.4% from 1.0% in January. This is the deepest level of deflation since the series began in December 2006. Food inflation slowed to 1.1% from 1.5% in January – the lowest ever recorded. Non-food reported…

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Homebase and Leo Burnett unveiled brand new campaign to help “Make your house your home”

Milton Keynes, UK,  2014-3-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Homebase has unveiled a brand new campaign that brings to life the universal truth that your house is not a home until you’ve made it your own. Working with Leo Burnett, Homebase has packed away the iconic shipping containers and famous ‘whistling’ for a new concept that’s…

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ICSC announced the speaker lineup and highlights for 2014 Specialty Retail Entrepreneur Expo (SPREE) in Las Vegas

NEW YORK, 2014-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is pleased to announce the speaker lineup and highlights for the 2014 Specialty Retail Entrepreneur Expo (SPREE), which was recently added to ICSC’s programming after the recent acquisition of Pinnacle Publishing Group, and their publication, Specialty Retail Report. SPREE is the specialty…

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International Council of Shopping Centers announces Keynote Speakers for RECon 2014 on May18-20 in Las Vegas

ICSC Announces RECon 2014 Keynote Speakers NEW YORK, 2014-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Want to understand how to decode the symbols and codes that surround us every day; learn about the future of technology from the founder of Twitter; or how to make money make sense? Then join the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) at RECon,…

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Russia: fraud prevention system IRIS 5 now protects QIWI’s 100,000 self-service kiosks and 15 million e-wallets

Leading Russian kiosk, e-wallet and prepaid card provider deployed full fraud prevention system in record five weeks Paderborn, Germany, 2014-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — IRIS Analytics and its sales partner Wincor Nixdorf support QIWI, a leading Russian multichannel provider of next generation payment services, with the full fraud prevention system IRIS 5 in its fight against…

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Ahold publishes its 2013 Annual and Responsible Retailing Reports

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold today published its 2013 Annual Report and 2013 Responsible Retailing Report. Both reports are available as interactive pdfs on Ahold’s website at www.ahold.com. As part of its reporting suite, Ahold also published a “year in review” video hosted by CEO Dick Boer that looks back on some of the…

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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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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 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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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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Apple to debut its CarPlay with leading auto manufacturers at Geneva International Motor Show

CarPlay Premieres with Leading Auto Manufacturers at the Geneva International Motor Show GENEVA, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple® today announced that leading auto manufacturers are rolling out CarPlay, the smarter, safer and more fun way to use iPhone® in the car. CarPlay gives iPhone users an incredibly intuitive way to make calls, use Maps, listen to…

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Vanity Fair Oscar Party: Penelope Cruz chose to wear gown designed by H&M

This year, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Academy Award winning actress Penelope Cruz chose to wear a dazzling fitted flamenco inspired gown designed by H&M. Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M’s in-house design team customized the look to complement Ms. Cruz for this special occasion. The midnight blue full length ruffled gown is made…

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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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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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Diet Coke FROST Cherry as a Slurpee® will be available exclusively at 7-Eleven locations nationwide Feb. 26, 2014

No. 2 Beverage in U.S. Has a New Product Now Available as Low-Calorie Frozen Carbonated Beverage; Nationwide Launch Coming in May ATLANTA, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Warning! A nationwide “frosting” is about to hit the United States, and its cool taste will keep Diet Coke fans chattering well past the winter months. Diet Coke, the No. 2…

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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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Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Andrej Sekera teams up with Harris Teeter to debut Sekera’s personally designed Signature Sub Sandwich

Raleigh, N.C., 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sekera to Sign Autographs, Sample Signature Sub Sandwich, Introduce Fans to Must-Have Meal for Lunch Date:      Thursday, March 6, 2014 Time:      5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Where:   North Hills East Harris Teeter 120-100 St. Albans Dr. Raleigh, N.C. 27609 Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed! Thursday, March 6 Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Andrej Sekera will…

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