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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…
February 28, 20140Comments

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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…
February 28, 20140Comments

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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…
February 28, 20140Comments

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Jon Rudoe to join Sainsbury’s Operating Board as Digital and Technology Director

LONDON, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s Jon Rudoe is to join the retailer’s Operating Board as Digital and Technology Director in a move that recognises the rapidly growing importance of online and digital sales channels to the business as well as Jon’s talent and significant achievements at the company. Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King said: “I’m delighted to…
February 28, 20140Comments

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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…
February 28, 20140Comments

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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…
February 28, 20140Comments

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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…
February 28, 20140Comments

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Michaels Stores, Inc. updates on possible fraudulent activity on some U.S. payment cards used at its stores

IRVING, TX, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Michaels Stores, Inc. (the “Company” or “Michaels”) recently learned of possible fraudulent activity on some U.S. payment cards that had been used at Michaels, suggesting that the Company may have experienced a data security attack. The Company is working closely with federal law enforcement and is conducting an investigation with the help…
February 28, 20140Comments

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H&M Studio presented its autumn 2014 catwalk show during Paris fashion week

Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last night (26 FEB 2014), H&M Studio, the new name for H&M’s seasonal collection of key pieces, presented its autumn 2014 catwalk show during Paris fashion week. Held at the Grand Palais in front of 600 guests, including Miranda Kerr, Jessica Alba and Solange Knowles, models such as…
February 28, 20140Comments

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Clinton Keay appointed Executive VP Finance Sobeys Inc.

Company veteran brings Finance and IT leadership to new role STELLARTON, NS, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sobeys Inc. today announced the appointment of Clinton Keay, CA, as Executive Vice President, Finance. Mr. Keay will be responsible for leading all areas of the company’s finance function including controllership, treasury, tax management, investor relations, financial planning, internal audit and risk management. Mr. Keay…
February 28, 20140Comments

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Russia’s largest retailer Magnit opened its 48 th Magnit Family store in Tobolsk, Urals federal district

Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the 48th “Magnit Family” store. Please be informed that on February 28, 2014 the Company has opened its 48th “Magnit Family” store located at 38, 6th neighborhood unit (“Eurasia” shopping center), Tobolsk, Tyumen region, Urals federal…
February 28, 20140Comments

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The Retail Industry Leaders Association’s statement at the close of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Ministerial meeting in Singapore

Arlington , VA, 2014-2-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following statement at the close of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Ministerial meeting in Singapore. RILA’s vice president for international trade was in Singapore for the talks with the twelve countries, meeting with negotiators and other stakeholders. “Immediate duty-free market access for…
February 27, 20140Comments

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National Retail Federation’s CEO Matthew Shay comments on JPMorgan Chase & Co’s PIN and Chip credit cards announcement

WASHINGTON, DC, 2014-2-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay in response to the announcement by JPMorgan Chase & Co. that the bank will issue its Europay MasterCard Visa credit cards as PIN and Chip cards. The bank has previously issued the cards only as…
February 27, 20140Comments

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Delhaize Group to divest its Bulgarian operations to AP Mart

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2014-2-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB, NYSE: DEG), the Belgian international food retailer, announces that it has signed today an agreement with AP Mart on the sale of its Bulgarian operations. Delhaize Group has signed an agreement with AP Mart, which is in process of registration, to divest its Bulgarian operations. The transaction…
February 27, 20140Comments

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Indonesia: PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk reported revenue up 16.2% and net earnings up 115% in 2013

MPPA FULL YEAR 2013 RESULTS: REVENUE UP 16.2% NET EARNINGS UP 115.0% Proforma Highlights: ·         Full year gross sales of Rp12,564 billion, 16.2% over 2012 ·         Full year same store sales growth (SSSG) of 4.5% ·         Matahari Food Business (MFB) opened a record 39 new stores in 2013, and now operates a total of 222 multi format stores Jakarta, Indonesia, 2014-2-27 — /EPR…
February 27, 20140Comments

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National Nutrition Month: ShopRite of Uniondale to host book signing by certified diabetes educator Susan Weiner

Author Susan Weiner, RDN launches new release, The Complete Diabetes Organizer Uniondale, NY, 2014-2-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — In lieu of March, National Nutrition Month, the ShopRite of Uniondale is hosting a book signing by certified diabetes educator Susan Weiner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist on Saturday, March 1 from 11a.m.-3 p.m..  The Complete Diabetes Organizer, written by Ms. Weiner…
February 27, 20140Comments

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Harris Teeter to help raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)

Help MDA this March in the Fight Against Neuromuscular Disease Matthews, N.C., 2014-2-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter is pleased to announce a partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to help the non-profit health agency raise funding to continue its mission of finding treatments and cures for neuromuscular diseases. March 1 - March 31, Harris…
February 27, 20140Comments

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Harris Teeter rewarded its Week 4 Winners of $100,000 Giveaway

Six Weeks, $60,000 in Prizes Remain Matthews, N.C., 2014-2-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, as part of Harris Teeter’s Together in Education (TIE) $100,000 Giveaway, Harris Teeter’s TIE Prize Patrol visited homes in Winston Salem, N.C. to reward our Week 4 winners. Shannon Reed won $2,950 for herself and $2,950 for Paisley…
February 27, 20140Comments

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Target Corporation reported Q4 and full-year net earnings $520 million and $1,971 million respectively

Fourth quarter Adjusted EPS of $1.30; full-year Adjusted EPS of $4.38. Fourth quarter GAAP EPS of $0.81; full-year GAAP EPS of $3.07 Target’s U.S. operations generated fourth quarter Adjusted earnings per share of $1.30, at the high end of the updated guidance provided in January. Canadian Segment dilution of (40) cents in the fourth quarter compares…
February 27, 20140Comments

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BESTSELLER’s employees donate to three humanitarian projects in India, China and Africa

BESTSELLER EMPLOYEES HELPED MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY DONATING A PART OF THEIR NEW YEAR’S GIFT TO THREE HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS IN INDIA, CHINA AND AFRICA. FOLLOWING THE EMPLOYEE DONATIONS, BESTSELLER AND BESTSELLER FUND TOPPED UP THE DONATION TO THE FULL AMOUNT OF DKK 3.5 MILLION. Brande, Denmark, 2014-2-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The money is distributed to each…
February 25, 20140Comments

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BESTSELLER FUND donates to help Syrian refugees in Lebanon

BESTSELLER FUND HAS SIGNED A CHEQUE OF DKK 2 MILLION TO HELP DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL DELIVER EMERGENCY AID TO THOUSANDS OF SYRIAN REFUGEES LIVING IN LEBANON.  Brande, Denmark, 2014-2-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Emergency relief to Syrian refugees in Lebanon BESTSELLER FUND's donation will be earmarked to deliver emergency aid to thousands of Syrian refugees in Lebanon. The…
February 25, 20140Comments

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FTC clears Bi-Lo Holdings acquisition of all stores in the Sweetbay, Harveys and Reid’s supermarket chains from Delhaize Group

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 2014-2-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bi-Lo Holdings, LLC  and Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB – NYSE: DEG) today announced they have received approval from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to proceed with the transaction in which Bi-Lo Holdings will acquire substantially all of the stores in the Sweetbay, Harveys and Reid’s supermarket chains from…
February 25, 20140Comments

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Old Navy donated over $1M worth of new clothes to survivors of Typhoon Haiyan in Philippines

Donates more than $1 million worth of new clothes to survivors SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-2-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Old Navy announced today the donation of more than 100,000 articles of new clothing to the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan that hit the central and southern islands of the Philippines in November 2013. “At Old Navy, we want to do…
February 25, 20140Comments

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Gok Wan’s eleventh collection for Tu now availble at over 200 Sainsbury’s stores nationwide

LONDON, 2014-2-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Step in to Spring with Gok Wan’s elegant new collection for Tu at Sainsbury’s Ladies we’re excited to announce that Gok Wan’s eleventh collection for Tu is landing in stores tomorrow (Tuesday 25th February) and we for one can’t wait! The ultimate go-to collection for all your spring must have items, the new…
February 25, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King reinforced the importance of British sourcing at today’s NFU conference in Birmingham

Birmingham, UK, 2014-2-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Justin King, Sainsbury’s Chief Executive reinforced the importance of British sourcing at today’s NFU conference. At a time when the UK faces a storm of adverse weather and economic difficulty the retailer is committed to sourcing closer to home. Speaking to an audience of farmers, MPs and retailers at the…
February 25, 20140Comments

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Tesco hosts seminar “Winning in the new era of retail” for investors and analysts

Tesco is today hosting a seminar for investors and analysts. Cheshunt, England, 2014-2-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The seminar will comprise presentations from Philip Clarke (Group Chief Executive), Chris Bush (Managing Director - UK), Robin Terrell (Group Multichannel Director) and Laurie McIlwee (Chief Financial Officer). Tesco will reiterate its strategic priorities of continuing to invest in its…
February 25, 20140Comments

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Axel Hluchy appointed new Managing Director of METRO Cash & Carry Germany

Düsseldorf, Germany, 2014-2-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — With Axel Hluchy (49), METRO Cash & Carry Germany is getting a new managing director. Effective beginning of April, the wholesale professional will take over from Dominique Minnaert who will assume another position within METRO GROUP for health reasons. Hluchy is presently Managing Director of MAKRO Cash & Carry Czech Republic andMETRO…
February 25, 20140Comments

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Carrefour Romania launched new range of cosmetics and personal care products, LES COSMÉTIQUES DESIGN PARIS

BUCHAREST, Romania, 2014-2-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thursday, February 20th, Carrefour Romania launched LES COSMÉTIQUES DESIGN PARIS, a new range of cosmetics and personal care products created by experts in France and distributed exclusively in Carrefour stores. „Beauty is not a luxury, it’s a right! This is the motto of LES COSMÉTIQUES DESIGN PARIS, but also an…
February 25, 20140Comments

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to attend the 35th annual Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on Tuesday, March 4, 2014

BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-2-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) will participate in the 35th annual Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Walmart U.S. President and CEO Bill Simon will provide an update on the Walmart U.S. business at 10:25 a.m. EST. Click here to follow Bill Simon’s presentation.  The presentation will…
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