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North America’s leading shopping centers operator Kimco Realty Corp. closed new $1.75 billion unsecured revolving credit facility

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM), North America’s largest publicly traded owner and operator of neighborhood and community shopping centers, announced that it has closed on a new $1.75 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with commitments from 23 lending institutions, replacing the company’s existing $1.75 billion unsecured…
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Sainsbury: Strong progress in our 20×20 Sustainability Plan with our ‘Value of Values’ campaign reaching consumers and colleagues

LONDON, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Strong progress in our 20x20 Plan with our ‘Value of Values’ campaign reaching consumers and colleagues Joint top in fish sustainability league from Marine Conservation Society and recognised as market leaders in Greenpeace’s tinned tuna league Signed a new long-term deal with British Athletics and proud sponsors of the record…
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General Growth Properties to report first quarter 2014 on April 28; conference call on April 29, 2014

CHICAGO, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — General Growth Properties, Inc. (NYSE: GGP) will report financial and operational results for the first quarter 2014 after the close of business on Monday, April 28, 2014, and host a conference call for investors and other interested parties at 9:00 a.m. CDT (10:00 a.m. EDT) on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.…
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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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Argos promotes John Walden to Group Chief Executive

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Home Retail Group today announces a new management structure for Argos as a result of the promotion of John Walden, formerly Manager Director of Argos, to the role of Group Chief Executive.  All changes are effective immediately. As Group Chief Executive, John Walden will continue to provide guidance to…
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Waitrose to open first national distribution centre at its Magna Park development in Milton Keynes in Summer 2015

Bracknell, UK, 2014-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose is to open a state-of-the-art national distribution centre (NDC) to be developed by Gazeley at its Magna Park development in Milton Keynes in Summer 2015. The retailer is in talks to transfer the operation at the nearby Kuehne+Nagel-run Celestia depot - which services Waitrose - to the national distribution…
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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…
March 18, 20140Comments

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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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Harris Teeter Together in Education and North Carolina Education Lottery to donate $1,000 each to four local schools

Matthews, NC, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ —Primrose School of West Cary, Highcroft Drive Elementary, Green Hope High School, Turner Creek Elementary School Each to Receive $1,000 Date:              Friday, March 21, 2014 Time:             11 a.m. Location:      High House Crossing Harris Teeter 2741 NC Highway 55 W Cary, N.C. 27519 Live shots are welcomed! Friday, March 21, 2014, Harris Teeter Store…
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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: February total sales 11% up compared to the same month last year

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — In February, the H&M Group total sales including VAT increased by 11 percent in local currencies compared to the same month last year. In the first quarter, i.e. 1 December 2013 to 28 February 2014, sales increased by 12 percent including VAT in local currencies compared to the corresponding quarter…
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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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NACS encourages stores selling e-cigarettes to treat these products as age restricted as those applicable to tobacco products

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS has issued a statement of position that encourages stores selling e-cigarettes to adopt, as a best practice, a policy of treating these products as age restricted and subjecting them to the same age-verification procedures as those applicable to tobacco products. NACS’ position was developed by the association’s retail…
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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…
March 17, 20140Comments

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The Wegman Family Charitable Foundation donated over $1 million to Explore & More Children’s Museum

BUFFALO, NY, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Explore & More today announced two major gifts totaling over $1 million in contributions to the Museum’s recently launched capital campaign for their new facility opening at Canalside in 2016. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has donated $550,000 to the project, and with that, puts the Wegmans name on the From…
March 14, 20140Comments

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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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Harris Teeter’s fundraising program Together in Education donates $460,437.50 to schools

Schools Receive Nearly $720,000 from Harris Teeter since August 2013 Matthews, N.C., 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter announced today that it is donating $460,437.50 to schools this month through Together in Education (TIE), Harris Teeter’s fundraising program for schools in its communities.  This is the second of three payouts the Company will make to schools…
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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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The IKEA Foundation donated $139 million to children and families living in the world’s poorest communities in 2013

IKEA Foundation launches 12 new partnerships in 2013, reaching millions of children in 35 countries, including Brazil, Syria, Thailand and South Sudan CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The IKEA Foundation released its 2013 Annual Review, reporting $139 million (101 million euros) in grants to help children and families living in the world’s poorest communities.…
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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB presents first quarterly results for 2014 on 27 March

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB presents the first quarterly results for 2014 at a press conference on Thursday 27 March at 9.30 CET. There will also be a telephone conference in English at 14.00 CET the same day. The first quartely results for the period 1 December 2013 to 28…
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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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Target Corporation announced quarterly dividend of 43 cents per common share

MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of 43 cents per common share. The dividend is payable June 10, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business May 21, 2014. The 2nd quarter dividend will be the company’s 187th consecutive dividend paid…
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Morrisons reports preliminary results for the year ended 2 February 2014

Bradford, England, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Preliminary results for the year ended 2 February 2014 and strategic update. Financial summary · Turnover down 2% to £17.7bn (2012/13: £18.1bn) · Like-for-like sales (ex-fuel, ex-VAT) down 2.8% (2012/13: down 2.1%)(1) · Underlying profit before tax down 13% to £785m (2012/13: £901m)(2) · Non-recurring exceptional costs of £903m · Loss before tax £176m (2012/13:…
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Contract extension: Wincor Nixdorf to provide hardware service for the self-service systems of Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf

Paderborn, Germany, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf will provide hardware service for the self-service systems of Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf for another three years. A master agreement on the replacement of all self-service systems that are not Windows 7-compatible by 2016 has also been concluded. Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf has been a customer of Wincor Nixdorf for more than…
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