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Marks & Spencer announced plans to open 250 new stores in the next 3 years

Strategy focused expanding Food business and increasing franchise operations LONDON, 2014-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today at Marks & Spencer’s Investor Seminar in Paris, the retailer unveiled plans for further international expansion with a focus on opening 250 new stores, growing its Food business and increasing its franchise operations. In a series of presentations from the senior…
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H&M to promote the use of fabrics that come from FSC certified plantations and forests

At H&M we are committed to ensuring that our fabrics are not coming from the worlds remaining ancient and endangered forest. Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — We will together with the not-for-profit environmental organization Canopy by June 2014 put a plan in place to avoid sourcing fabrics from endangered forest and promote the use of fabrics that…
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Target to hire 300 local team members with the opening of its new store in Kailua, Hawaii

Store will hire approximately 300 local area team members MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target announces plans to serve guests at its new store in Kailua, Hawaii, opening in March 2015. The store will be located at 345 Hahani Street The approximately 134,000 square foot location will include fresh food offerings The new store will…
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Target plans to open new store in Westwood, MA in March 2015

Store will hire approximately 200 local area team members MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target announces plans to serve guests at its new store in Westwood, Mass., opening in March 2015. The store will be located on University Avenue, between Route 129 and Canton Street, as part of the new University Station development The approximately…
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IKEA launches “IKEA Home Tour” to help Americans tackle common home furnishing and design challenges

Home Tour Squad Travels Across the Country to Transform Living Spaces CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2014-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the Life Improvement Store, announced today the launch of the “IKEA Home Tour,” a grassroots effort to help Americans tackle common home furnishing and design challenges and to illustrate genuine solutions that make everyday life at home…
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Darty France acquires Mistergooddeal.com

London, UK, 2014-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Further to the announcement of 18 December 2013, Darty plc (the “Group”) today confirms that through its subsidiary Etablissements Darty et Fils (“Darty France”) it has completed the acquisition from M6 Group of 100 per cent of the share capital of Mistergooddeal.com, one of France’s leading websites. The purchase price…
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Delhaize Group sold its Bosnian & Herzegovinian stores to Tropic Group B.V.

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2014-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB, NYSE: DEG), the Belgian international food retailer, announces that it has signed an agreement with Tropic Group B.V. on the sale of its Bosnian & Herzegovinian stores. Delhaize Group has signed an agreement with Tropic Group B.V., to divest all of its 39 Bosnian…
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Best Buy the only consumer electronics retailer named 2014 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Washington, DC, 2014-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy is the only consumer electronics retailer to be named 2014 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Ceremonies recognizing Best Buy’s  substantial contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and educating consumers about energy efficiency will be held on April 29 in Washington,…
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CBRE Group awarded 2014 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award by The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

CBRE Earns Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Recognition for Seventh Consecutive Year ​Los Angeles, CA, 2014-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded CBRE Group, Inc. a 2014 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of its continued leadership in protecting the environment through energy efficiency. This…
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Modern Healthcare Magazine named CBRE and its development and investment subsidiary Trammell Crow Company #1 Development Company

Dallas, TX , 2014-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. and its wholly-owned, commercial real estate development and investment subsidiary, Trammell Crow Company, have been named the #1 Development Company in Modern Healthcare Magazine’s 2014 Design and Construction Survey. In 2013, CBRE and Trammell Crow Company were responsible for $1.5 billion in completed healthcare assignments, including…
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CBRE Group ranked #1 commercial real estate brokerage firm by National Real Estate Investor

Los Angeles, 2014-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — National Real Estate Investor (NREI), the leading publication for professional real estate investors, has ranked CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) as the No. 1 commercial real estate brokerage firm for the 11th year in a row. The ranking, featured in the publication’s April 2014 issue, is based on the aggregate value…
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Victoria’s Secret and LS travel retail Pacific open store at Adelaide Airport

Adelaide, Australia, 2014-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Victoria’s Secret Beauty & Accessories has opened a new store at Adelaide Airport in partnership with LS travel retail Pacific. The world’s sexiest store has arrived. In partnership with LS travel retail Pacific, leading lingerie and beauty retailer Victoria’s Secret has announced its first Beauty and Accessories store at Adelaide…
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RILA President Sandy Kennedy to testify before Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee on cybersecurity threats and how to protect consumers

Retail Industry Leaders Association President, Sandy Kennedy, Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee Arlington , VA, 2014-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) President Sandy Kennedy will testify today before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing, “Data Breach on the Rise: Protecting Personal Information from Harm.” Kennedy…
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Intershop unveils “Content Driven Commerce” at its flagship event in Berlin

Intershop presents “Content Driven Commerce” at flagship event in Berlin Official launch of Seed-initiative featuring demo for visual commerce Senior Intershop executives to guide customers, partners and prospects through the rapidly-changing world of omni-channel commerce Jena, Germany, 2014-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop, the leading independent provider of omni-channel commerce solutions, is to unveil concept…
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BESTSELLER FUND OUTLINED THE PROJECTS IT SUPPORTED DURING 2013 IN ITS ANNUAL REPORT

Brande, Denmark, 2014-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — POOR CHINESE FARMERS, AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS, VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN DENMARK AND TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFTS IN INDIA. IN BESTSELLER FUND’S ANNUAL REPORT, YOU CAN READ ABOUT ALL THE BENEFICIARIES AND PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY BESTSELLER FUND IN 2013 Focus on results  The Annual Report is divided into thematic chapters that follow BESTSELLER FUND’s three new…
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SM Investments Corporation held first retail roadshow to reach out to investors

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM) reached out to retail investors in maiden non-deal domestic roadshow held recently in Cebu, Davao and Manila. The roadshow is an initiative of the company’s investor relations which runs in line with the company’s good governance practices by keeping investors and the markets informed…
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Kimco Realty sold nine-property retail portfolio in Mexico to joint venture between Macquarie Mexican REIT and Grupo Frisa for $222 million

Sale furthers company’s strategic exit from Latin America NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2014-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:KIM), North America’s largest publicly traded owner and operator of neighborhood and community shopping centers, today announced it has closed on the sale of a nine-property retail portfolio in Mexico to a joint venture between Macquarie…
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National Association of Convenience Stores: Convenience stores reached record in-store sales in 2013 with sales climbing 2.4% to $204 billion

CHICAGO, 2014-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — U.S. convenience stores reached record in-store sales in 2013, with sales climbing 2.4% to $204 billion. Combined with motor fuels sales of $491.5 billion, overall convenience store sales were $695.5 billion, according to figures released today by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). The industry’s 2013 numbers were announced…
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Toys“R”Us® commemorates Autism Awareness Month with $600,000 grant to Autism Speaks

Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund Provides $600,000 Grant to Autism Speaks as National Sponsor of Annual Walk Program; Renews Support to Raise Awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorders WAYNE, NJ, 2014-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us®today announced that, as part of its ongoing support of the special needs community and to commemorate Autism Awareness Month, the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund…
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Big Lots kicks off spring with high style and low prices lawn and garden assortment

Go Big and Go Home™ Campaign Features Outdoor Furnishings Built for the Long Haul COLUMBUS, OH, 2014-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just as people are getting outside and leaving winter behind, Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) is kicking off spring with an expanded lawn and garden assortment featuring high style and low prices. From Char-Broil® grills…
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HARRIS TEETER ANNOUNCED WEEK 9 WINNERS OF ITS TOGETHER IN EDUCATION $100,000 GIVEAWAY

One Week, $10,000 in Prizes Remain Matthews, N.C., 2014-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Saturday, March 29, 2014, Harris Teeter’s Together in Education (TIE) Prize Patrol visited winners’ homes in Cary, N.C. to give away another $10,000 as part of Harris Teeter’s TIE $100,000 Giveaway. During the $100,000 Giveaway, Weekly Contestants (“Winners”) are randomly drawn and awarded up to…
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IKEA to celebrate traditional annual Swedish Easter Smörgåsbord on April 11

Conshohocken, PA, 2014-3-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the Life Improvement Store, invites consumers to join in celebrating the spring and the Easter holiday with an annual Swedish Easter Smörgåsbord known as Påskbord. The traditional, all-you can eat buffet will be hosted in all IKEA Restaurants onFriday, April 11. Guests can enjoy an endless meal…
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H&M to release its Conscious Actions Sustainability Report for 2013 on April 10

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thursday, April 10, H&M releases its Conscious Actions Sustainability Report for 2013. Helena Helmersson, Head of Sustainability, presents the most important progress and challenges. The presentation will be followed by an open Q&A session. The press conference will be live streamed. Date and time:             Thursday, April 10, at…
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H&M comments on the Clean Clothes Campaign’s report “Tailored Wages”

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M was the first company to launch a roadmap for fair living wage in 2013, and we are in the forefront when it comes to how we address and work with the wage issue in our supply chain. In the Clean Clothes Campaign’s (CCC) report “Tailored Wages” they have surveyed…
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Ingles Markets Inc’s Board of Directors announced quarterly cash dividend on its Class A and B Common Stock

ASHEVILLE, N.C., 2014-3-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.165 (sixteen and one-half cents) per share on all its Class A Common Stock and $0.15 (fifteen cents) per share on all its Class B Common Stock.  This is an annual rate of $0.66 and…
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British Retail Consortium agrees with Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest report

London, 2014-3-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report makes clear that the effects of climate change are already occurring right across the world. We agree with the report's authors that climate-change adaption is not an "exotic agenda" that has never been tried. While significant climate changes are forecast to start…
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The Milwaukee Brewers announced multi-year sports partnership with Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meijer

Ballpark Signage and Brewers.com Advertising Included in Deal With Retailer; Locations in Wisconsin Scheduled to Open in 2015 MILWAUKEE, 2014-3-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Milwaukee Brewers today announced a multi-year partnership with Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meijer that begins this season. The partnership will include branding on both the right-center and left-center field walls at Miller…
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Walmart showcased its Futuristic Truck in support of its sustainability program

LOUISVILLE, Ky, 2014-3-28 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Walmart showcased its futuristic truck today at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky. The Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience is a tractor-trailer combination that features leading edge aerodynamics, an advanced turbine-powered range extending series hybrid powertrain, electrified auxiliary components, and sophisticated control systems all in one package, developed in…
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Wesfarmers to hold free Centenary Community Concert at Northam on Saturday 12 April

Perth, Australia,  2014-3-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — From Somewhere Over the Rainbow performed by one of Australia’s finest classical singers to Tchaikovsky’s spectacular 1812 Overture, there will be something for everyone at the free Wesfarmers Centenary Community Concert at Northam on Saturday 12 April. As the major public celebration of its centenary, Wesfarmers is about to…
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Carrefour to hire 5000 young people on apprenticeships and professionalisation contracts during its “Block-release Training Day”

PARIS, 2014-3-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour is holding its "Block-release Training Day”, helping young people throughout France by opening up all its Carrefour hypermarkets and Carrefour Market supermarkets to them. In 2014, Carrefour will be hiring some 5000 young people on apprenticeships and professionalisation contracts. This event – designed to help young people establish…
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