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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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Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) 85th annual meeting in Saskatoon

Saskatoon, SK‎, 2014-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) had a record-setting year in 2013, but the Co-op brand has to keep evolving to sustain growth over the long-term, Scott Banda, CEO, shared with more than 350 western Canadian delegates at FCL’s 85th annual meeting in Saskatoon. "We face increasingly complex markets with sophisticated…

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Tom Lenkevich appointed president of GIANT/MARTIN’S division at Ahold USA

Carlisle, PA, 2014-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold USA today announced that Tom Lenkevich will join the GIANT/MARTIN’S division as president, effective March 4, 2014, reporting to Bhavdeep Singh, executive vice president, operations, Ahold USA. Singh recently served in the role of GIANT/MARTIN’S division president on an interim basis following Rick Herring’s retirement. Lenkevich will manage…

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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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Ahold nominated René Hooft Graafland for appointment to its Supervisory Board

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold today announced the nomination of René Hooft Graafland for appointment to Ahold’s Supervisory Board, with effect from January 1, 2015. Ahold also announced the appointment of Judith Sprieser as Vice Chair of the Supervisory Board. Pending the approval of Mr. Hooft Graafland’s appointment, Ahold’s Supervisory Board will once…

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Ahold to suspend its share buyback program as from March 7, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 3,784,727 Ahold common shares in the period from February 24, 2014 up to and including February 28, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 13.4862 per share for a total consideration of € 51.04 million. These repurchases were made as part of…

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Michael A. Jones appointed chief customer officer at Lowe’s Companies, Inc.

Gregory M. Bridgeford Sets Plans to Retire After 32 Years with Lowe’s MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2014-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today announced that Michael A. Jones has been named the company’s chief customer officer, effective April 30, 2014. Jones currently serves as Lowe’s chief merchandising officer, overseeing the full merchandise offering for all…

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Immochan France transferred its Bérégovoy shopping centre in Avignon to OPCI Shopping Property Fund 2

Croix, France, 2014-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its arbitration strategy opening up to public and private investors and allowing the dynamic management of assets, Immochan France has transferred the “Bérégovoy” retail park adjacent to the Mistral 7 shopping centre in Avignon to OPCI  SPF2 represented and managed by BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management France. This retail park, delivered…

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Immochan France transferred 4 suburban properties to Fiducial Gérance

Croix, France, 2014-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its arbitration strategy and to finance Immochan’s growth including new constructions and extensions totalling almost 700,000 m² over the next 3 years, Immochan France has transferred 4 suburban properties that are located respectively in Nice La Trinité (06), Aubagne (13), St Jean de la Ruelle (45)…

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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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Stop & Shop removed from sale Popsicle brand Orange, Cherry and Grape flavored ice pops

Purchase, NY & Quincy, MA, 2014-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following notification from its supplier, Unilever US, Stop & Shop announced it removed from sale Popsicle brand Orange, Cherry and Grape flavored ice pops due to exposure to an undeclared allergen, milk, on the ingredient label. This product is safe to consume for individuals who…

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Giant Food of Landover, Md. recalls Popsicle brand Orange, Cherry and Grape

Landover, Md. 2014-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following a recall by Unilever US, Giant Food of Landover, Md. announced it removed from sale Popsicle brand Orange, Cherry and Grape due to exposure to an undeclared allergen, milk, on the ingredient label. This product is safe to consume for individuals who do not suffer from a milk…

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BRC Retail Crime Survey finds shop staff were victims of almost 36,000 incidents of violence or abuse in 2013

LONDON, 2014-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Guidelines to help protect the retail sector's three million employees from violence are being launched today, after the latest British Retail Consortium (BRC) Retail Crime Survey found that shop staff were victims of almost 36,000 incidents of violence or abuse last year. The Guidelines are endorsed by Home Office Minister…

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Philippines: SM Investments Corporation reports its 2013 net income grew 11% to PHP27.45 billion

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Philippines: SM Investments Corporation reports its 2013 net income grew 11% to PHP27.45 billion Financial Highlights SM Investments Corporation (SM) reported that net income for the full year of 2013 grew 11% to PHP27.45 billion from PHP24.67 billion for the same period last year. Earnings growth was driven largely by…

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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 raised £10 million for Diabetes UK in their first year of partnership

Cheshunt, England, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco and Diabetes UK have announced that Tesco colleagues, suppliers and customers have raised £10 million in the first year of their partnership. The £10 million, which is funding research, education and awareness programmes to make life better for people with diabetes or those who are at risk of developing…

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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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Carrefour in Belgium work with Bebat, Recupel and Atravet to help its customers recycle

Brussels, Belgium, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Belgium's hypermarkets are working alongside Bebat, Recupel and Atravet, and are asking their customers to return their batteries, power cells, torches, deep frying oils and fats, low-energy lights bulbs and a small household appliances. Sustainable entrepreneurship and sustainable waste management go hand-in-hand. We've known this for some time: Carrefour…

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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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L Brands’ Amie Preston to present February Sales Report in pre-recorded webcast on Thursday, Mar. 6, 2014

COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — In conjunction with L Brands'  sales release, you are invited to listen to a pre-recorded broadcast of the February sales report with Amie Preston, Chief Investor Relations Officer for L Brands (NYSE: LB).  The broadcast will be available on the Internet on Thursday, Mar. 6, at 7:30 a.m. ET. What: L…

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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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Russia’s largest retailer Magnit opened its 163rd small format hypermarket in Novocherkassk, Russia

Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the 163rd hypermarket of a small format. Please be informed that on March 1, 2014 the Company has opened its 163rd hypermarket of a small format located at 71, Platovsky prospect, Novocherkassk, Rostov region, Southern…

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Gap Inc intends to increase the company’s annual dividend to $0.88 in fiscal year 2014

SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that its Board of Directors intends to increase the company’s annual dividend to $0.88 in fiscal year 2014, a 10 percent increase from the company’s current annualized rate of $0.80. This represents more than a 75 percent increase in the company’s annual dividend…

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Gap Inc announced Old Navy opens its first store in China

Building on success of Gap brand, Old Navy opens in Shanghai, continues growth in Japan SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced Old Navy’s opening of the brand’s first store in China, continuing its expansion outside the U.S. With the debut of Old Navy’s first company-operated store, opening March 1 on Shanghai’s…

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SM Retail Inc. expanded into Southern Philippines with the opening of Savemore Market General Santos

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Retail Inc., the department and food stores operator of SM Investments Corporation, has further expanded into Southern Philippines with the opening of Savemore Market General Santos. Aside from Savemore, SM is present in the city through its mall, SM City General Santos which opened in 2012. The…

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A.S. Watson Group (ASW) recognised by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service with CSR Awards

Hong Kong, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — A.S. Watson Group (ASW) has always been demonstrating good corporate social responsibility and caring spirit to the community. This year, ASW is once again recognised by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service for our passion and commitment in exemplary corporate citizenship, with the newly established “10 Year Plus…

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Argos, Homebase, M&S and Lloyds Banking Group to become more dementia friendly

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Our high streets are set to become more dementia friendly following a commitment from major British businesses today (Friday 28 February). Argos, Homebase, Marks and Spencer and Lloyds Banking Group, backed by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt, have committed to create over 121,500 Dementia Friends in shops and banks…

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Waitrose announced its first export deal in South Africa

Bracknell, UK, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose has today announced its first export deal in South Africa. The deal means that the supermarket will be selling its products in every continent, with the exception of Antarctica, and exports to 50 countries across the globe. In one of its biggest deals to date, more than 250…

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