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Int’l Trade: Series of high quality China-Europe block train video stories launched by BON Cloud

BEIJING, 2016-Sep-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The biggest story coming out of China today is the launching of the Silk Road on Rails: China-Europe block trains that carry goods across the globe. The proposal to establish China-Europe railroads surprised even the most experienced of rail industry players, yet thousands of trains now traverse these tracks…

September 16, 20160Comments

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Shippit integrates Intershop Commerce Suite into its Freight Management & Booking Platform

Melbourne, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Start up logistics software solutions company Shippit who have re-engineered parcel delivery by leveraging cloud services and smart digital technology called on Intershop to “ice the cake” by completing the integration of the Intershop Commerce Suite into the Shippit Freight Management & Booking Platform. The appeal of Shippit is it…

September 14, 20160Comments

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X5 Retail Group opens two distribution centres in the Republic of Adygeya to develop its logistics infrastructure in the South of Russia

Maykop, Russia , 2016-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. (“X5” or the “Company”), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), announces the opening of two distribution centres (DC) in the Republic of Adygeya as part of the Company’s strategy to develop its logistics infrastructure in the South of Russia. The state-of-the-art…

August 23, 20160Comments

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ASKO SKAL SAMARBEIDE MED SCANIA OM HYDROGENDREVNE LASTEBILER

Norway, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — ASKO har valgt Scania som leverandør av lastebiler til sitt hydrogenprosjekt. Hydrogen skal framstilles lokalt, ved hjelp av solceller. Målet er at både lastebiler og trucker skal kjøres med lokalt produsert hydrogen. ASKO har en ambisjon om å bli klimanøytral. Ambisjonen innebærer at ASKO kun skal distribuere matvarer med fornybart…

August 22, 20160Comments

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Goods and Service Tax (GST) can Alter Economic Prospects of India: Industry Experts

Chennai, India, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The long awaited Goods and Service Tax (GST) has passed the last mile hurdle with country’s upper house of Parliament clearing the Bill on Wednesday, after much deliberations and amendments to appease the strong opposition. How does this tax reform going to benefit the retail sector which…

August 12, 20160Comments

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Amazon showcases its first ever branded air cargo plane during Seafair’s Air Show

SEATTLE, 2016-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Aug. 5, 2016) is showcasing its first ever branded air cargo plane during Seafair’s Air Show, an annual community celebration taking place in Amazon’s hometown of Seattle. The Boeing 767-300, operated by Amazon’s air cargo provider Atlas Air, is flying in the Seafair Air Show to thousands…

August 9, 20160Comments

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SSP America debuted portfolio of multiple award-winning proprietary brands in Airsides 1 and 3 at Orlando International Airport

London, 2016-Aug-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has debuted a portfolio of multiple award-winning proprietary brands in Airsides 1 and 3 at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The four new food and beverage locations are inclusive of…

August 3, 20160Comments

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Lowe’s announces plans for new direct fulfillment center in Robertson County, Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn., 2016-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd joined Lowe’s today to announce the company will locate a new direct fulfillment center in Robertson County. The home improvement company expects to invest approximately $100 million and create up to 600 jobs in Coopertown, northwest…

August 2, 20160Comments

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Moët Hennessy and LVMH partnership with Solar Impulse reached an amazing achievement as the first solar aircraft completes its round-the-world flight

Abu Dhabi, 2016-Jul-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — On July 24, Solar Impulse took off from Cairo for the final leg on its round-the-world flight. The first aircraft powered only by solar energy arrived last evening in Abu Dhabi, where it began this amazing adventure in March 2015. This groundbreaking initiative has been supported by Moët…

July 27, 20160Comments

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SPAR Austria opens new state-of-the-art logistics centre in Ebergassing, Austria

The existing SPAR warehouse located in the town of St. Polten had become too small to efficiently supply the growing number of SPAR stores in Vienna. Recognizing that this would only become more difficult over time, SPAR Austria invested in a new state-of-the-art logistics centre in the area of Ebergassing (Lower Austria) in co-operation with the Austrian logistics…

July 14, 20160Comments

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IKEA installs three Blink® electric vehicle charging stations at its Las Vegas, Nevada store

LAS VEGAS, NV, 2016-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it has installed three Blink® electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its Las Vegas, Nevada store as part of a partnership with Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI), the owner of the Blink Network and Blink EV charging…

July 7, 20160Comments

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CVS Pharmacy responds to the recent flooding in Elkview, West Virginia area with the opening of mobile pharmacy

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Jul-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Pharmacy announced today that the company has opened a mobile pharmacy in Elkview, West Virginia, in response to the deadly flooding that devastated the area in late June. In order to serve community members whose pharmacies have been damaged or destroyed,CVS Pharmacy opened a mobile pharmacy at…

July 6, 20160Comments

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METRO GROUP to build its largest logistics hub in Marl — the largest one in Germany

Düsseldorf, 2016-Jul-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — METRO GROUP plans to build its largest logistics hub in Marl to service the German wholesale stores of METRO Cash & Carry and the Real hypermarkets. With a total area of more than 220,000 square meters and over 1,000 jobs, it will be at the same time the…

July 6, 20160Comments

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Wetherspoon airport pub The Windmill at Stansted Airport named ‘Airport bar of the year’ in the FAB awards

Watford, United Kingdom, 2016-Jul-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — A Wetherspoon airport pub which serves more than one million customers a year has been named as the best in the world in the prestigious FAB (Food & Beverage) awards The Windmill, which opened at Stansted Airport in March 2015, won the title ‘Airport bar of the…

July 5, 20160Comments

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SSP’s Wine and View at Helsinki Airport and Le Train Bleu at Paris Gare de Lyon honored at the Moodie FAB awards

London ,2016-Jul-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has scooped two of the top prizes at the prestigious Moodie FAB awards. Organised by leading business-to-business publisher and information provider The Moodie Davitt Report, the awards recognise the best of the food and beverage business…

July 3, 20160Comments

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SASCO to pay cash dividends for the financial year 2015

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,, 2016-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Reference to SASCO Ordinary General Assembly Meeting (35th) held at 3:30 pm of Wednesday April 20th 2016 at SASCO Head office (Al-Ehsa Street Malaz – Riyadh) which was decided to release cash dividends for the financial year 2015 with a lump sum of 27 million…

April 26, 20160Comments

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Indian warehouse and logistics industry set for makeover

Chennai, India, 2016-Jan-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Warehouse management, which forms the backbone of distribution network across India, is all set for a complete makeover, thanks to the advancement in barcode technology which has taken an unassailable control over the effective, safe and error-free dissemination of millions of consignments across the country. During the first…

January 28, 20160Comments

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CBRE’s North America Ports Logistics Annual Report: East Coast ports growing at a faster rate than their West Coast counterparts

Report includes first-ever “Ports and Logistics Index” which ranks top 15 North American ports based on port infrastructure capabilities and strength of industrial real estate market Los Angeles, 2015-5-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — East Coast ports are growing at a faster rate than their West Coast counterparts, according to the inaugural edition of CBRE Group,…

May 7, 20150Comments

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Carrefour China launches its first fleet of electric shuttle bus at Caoying Store, Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA, 2015-5-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 23 April, Carrefour China launched its first fleet of electric shuttle bus at Caoying Store, Shanghai. This marks Carrefour the first chained retailer in China to drive the "green consumption, green transportation" into the local communities. Mr. Eric Deliers, The Carrefour East Territory President & Carrefour China…

May 6, 20150Comments

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Scania designed Euro 6 compliant trucks running on biomethane gas hit the road with Argos

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thousands of products are now being moved around the nation’s roads without a drop of diesel in sight thanks to five ground-breaking gas-powered Argos trucks. Designed by Scania and complying with Euro 6, Europe's latest clean exhaust emissions standard, the vehicles can run completely off biomethane gas, and…

March 18, 20150Comments

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Argos the first retailer to bring in new ultra-low emission vehicles

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-10-2— /EPR Retail News/ — Argos is set to pave the way in low-carbon deliveries, being the first retailer to bring in new ultra-low emission vehicles. The five new compressed natural gas-fuelled trucks, supplied by Scania, will be on the road by the end of the year helping to deliver stock to Argos stores…

October 2, 20140Comments

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Lowe’s receives 2014 SmartWay Excellence Award for superior environmental performance in supply chain operations

Lowe’s is only retail shipper partner ever to receive 6 SmartWay awards MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2014-9-24— /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today awarded Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) the highest honor for industry leadership in its SmartWay® Transport Partnership. Lowe’s received a 2014 SmartWay Excellence Award for superior environmental performance in supply chain operations. Lowe’s…

September 24, 20140Comments

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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…

March 28, 20140Comments

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Warranty on Trucks and Trolleys Extended to 10 years by The Workplace Depot

The Workplace Depot is delighted to announce that their range of Fetra trucks and trolleys will now be under warranty for 10 years; previously the warranty was for five years. Many workplaces rely heavily on trucks and trolleys to move goods around and they can take a heavy pounding from regular, hefty usage. So it may…

June 17, 20130Comments

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Hengehold Trucks Using Social Media to Improve Customer Service

Hengehold Trucks, a provider of quality pre-owned commercial vehicles, has announced an alternative method to alerting their customers of new vehicles arrivals into their inventory. Hengehold Trucks will be using social media, Twitter, for instant updates on recent additions to their sales inventory. Customers can now see what vehicles are available without having to wait…

October 11, 20120Comments

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2012 Polaris RZR 4 XP 900 Aftermarket Parts Now Available from Side by Side Headquarters

Side by Side Headquarters now carries a complete line of aftermarket parts for the new2012 Polaris RZR XP 4 900 4 seat off-road vehicle. With 20,000 square feet of warehouse space and 2 locations, SXSHQ is the leading industry supplier of Side by Side vehicle performance parts and accessories. With a knowledgeable sales staff SXSHQ prides…

December 22, 20110Comments

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Beat the Christmas Postal Rush This Year With ParcelsPlease

With Christmas just around the corner, the leading parcel delivery company ParcelsPlease advise customers of their collection dates, so they can have all their gifts delivered by the 25th of December. The festive season is almost upon us, and with so much to do in time for Christmas day, the UK parcel delivery company, ParcelsPlease…

December 2, 20110Comments

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Christmas Shoppers Should Go Online To Find Black Friday Deals, Says Parcel2Go

Britain's leading online parcel delivery specialist Parcel2Go has reminded shoppers looking for great deals on their Christmas presents this year to remember to capitalise on Black Friday on November 25. The annual event, which marks the start of the Christmas shopping rush in America, is designed to inspire US consumers and get the tills ringing at the…

November 22, 20110Comments

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Malagacar.com Extends Its Car Hire Discount Voucher Codes Until October 31 At Malaga Airport

The favorable reception and reviews from customers who have used the service offered by Malagacar.com at Malaga airport has led to an extension of the discount codes until October 31, 2011. How to get the best discount codes? Continue reading to learn more. Malagacar.com offers many and varied ways in which customers can benefit with the…

September 2, 20110Comments