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Garrett Brands to acquire Frango® from Macy’s, Inc.

Brands Legacy Aligns with Purchaser’s Growth Strategy CINCINNATI & CHICAGO, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M), one of the nation’s premier retailers, and Garrett Brands, owner of Garrett Popcorn Shops, today (Jan. 30, 2017) announced that they have entered an agreement by which Garrett Brands will acquire Frango®, a distinguished, premium chocolate brand,…
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Sephora announces open application for two Sephora Accelerate categories

Sephora announces open application for two Sephora Accelerate categories   Paris, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — A year after its launch, beauty retailer Sephora has announced the expansion of Sephora Stands, the company’s social impact strategy in the United States. Sephora Accelerate, the core program addressing the needs of women entrepreneurs, now invites open applications in both…
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Luxottica Group to acquire one of the largest optical franchisors in Brazil Óticas Carol

Milan , 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Luxottica Group S.p.A, a leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and sale of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear, signed an agreement with the current shareholders of Óticas Carol under which Luxottica will acquire 100% of Óticas Carol, one of the largest optical franchisors in Brazil with approximately…
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CVS Health Corporation to hold 4Q 2016 conference call on Thursday, February 9, 2017

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on Thursday, February 9, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. (ET) with analysts and investors to discuss its fourth quarter financial results. An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the…
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts introduces line of heart-shaped doughnuts just in time for Valentine’s Day

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts introduces line of heart-shaped doughnuts just in time for Valentine’s Day   WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today ( January 30, 2017) announced a line of heart-shaped doughnuts just in time for Valentine’s Day. The Red Happy Heart Doughnut, Pink Happy Heart Doughnut, and the Sprinkled Heart Doughnut are…
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Walgreens Boots Alliance and Rite Aid announce amendment and extension of their definitive merger agreement

Deerfield, Ill. and Camp Hill, Pa., 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) and Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today (30 January 2017) announced that they have entered into an amendment and extension of their previously announced definitive merger agreement under which Walgreens Boots Alliance will acquire all outstanding shares of…
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Harris Teeter celebrates the opening of its Waterford Commercial Fuel Center with special promotion

Harris Teeter celebrates the opening of its Waterford Commercial Fuel Center with special promotion   Company to Celebrate Grand Opening with Fuel Specials Matthews, NC, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter is proud to welcome customers to its Waterford Commercial Fuel Center on Friday, February 3, 2017 as the company celebrates its grand opening with a special…
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Hollister relaunches Gilly Hicks its intimates brand

New Albany, Ohio, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hollister Co. announced today (January 27, 2017) that it has relaunched its intimates brand, Gilly Hicks, in all Hollister stores across the United States and online at HollisterCo.com. Gilly Hicks, "the brand to start and end your day with," carries bras, bralettes, undies, swimwear, loungewear, and sleep. "We recognized…
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FMI announces The 2016 Gold Plate Award winners

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ., 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Foundation is proud to recognize the members of the food retail industry who are encouraging shoppers to share more family meals together around the table. In September 2016, 56 food retailers, 15 suppliers, and 37 allied organizations helped the FMI Foundation amplify National…
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FMI honors The Hershey Company veterans with FMI William H. Albers Award

FMI honors The Hershey Company veterans with FMI William H. Albers Award J.P. Bilbrey and Tom Joyce Recognized for their Contributions to Trading Partner Relations    Scottsdale, Ariz., 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food Marketing Institute (FMI) tonight (January 28, 2017) honored The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY)  by giving two of its industry veterans an award celebrating…
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FMI recognizes Wakefern CEO Joe Colalillo for his entrepreneurial leadership in design and imaginative merchandising

FMI recognizes Wakefern CEO Joe Colalillo for his entrepreneurial leadership in design and imaginative merchandising   Scottsdale, Ariz., 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food Marketing Institute (FMI) tonight (January 28, 2017) honored Joe Colalillo, president of ShopRite of Hunterdon County, Inc. and chairman and CEO of Wakefern Food Corp., with FMI’s Wegman Award for exercising entrepreneurial…
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FMI honors former Publix CEO Ed Crenshaw with the Rabb Award

FMI honors former Publix CEO Ed Crenshaw with the Rabb Award   Scottsdale, Ariz., 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food Marketing Institute (FMI) tonight (January 28, 2017) recognized former Publix Super Markets Inc., CEO and current chairman of the board of directors Ed Crenshaw with FMI’s highest honor, the Rabb Award. FMI acknowledged Crenshaw for excellence in serving…
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REI Adventures rolls out 19 Women’s Adventures collection; expands its cycling offerings and Signature Camping itineraries

SALT LAKE CITY, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Active travel leader REI Adventures is launching a collection of 19 Women’s Adventures in Africa, Europe, Latin America, New Zealand and North America. In addition, REI Adventures is expanding its cycling offerings into fully supported mountain bike trips and growing its Signature Camping itineraries in Africa and…
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The Gymboree Corporation: Mark Breitbard to assume role of Chairman of the Board of Directors; will step down as CEO

SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Gymboree Corporation ("Gymboree" or the "Company"), today (January 26, 2017) announced that Mark Breitbard will assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors effective February 1, 2017, and will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer, once a successor has been appointed. “I have given serious…
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Motor Fuel Group announces the appointment of Paul Deary as head of food services

Motor Fuel Group announces the appointment of Paul Deary as head of food services   Hertfordshire, England, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Top 50 Indies forecourt operator, Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Deary as its new head of food services. Paul joins MFG from Applegreen plc where he was UK…
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Walmart Canada to stop providing free plastic bags with the aim to ultimately eliminate plastic film from land-fill

Goal is to eliminate plastic film from municipal land-fill New five-cent fee to be implemented to discourage single-use bags Reusable bags to be offered at a discount Mississauga, ON., 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart Canada today ( January 25, 2016) announced that beginning Feb. 9, 2016, it will stop providing free…
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Kesko now on 100% renewable electricity

Helsinki, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since the beginning of 2017, all electricity purchased by Kesko in Finland is renewable. In 2017, the amount of electricity purchased by Kesko will be approximately 540 GWh. This electricity will be used in K-stores and the K-Group's other properties. Especially food stores and food warehouses consume a lot…
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NSE Products, Inc. recalls ageLOC TR90 Protein Boost that contains undeclared milk in the formula

PROVO, Utah, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — NSE Products, Inc. is recalling all ageLOC TR90 Protein Boost because it contains milk in the formula, which is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this…
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WWF-Bericht über die Kartoffel nennt PENNY mit Bio-Helden als Vorreiter

Bericht beleuchtet Lebensmittelverluste über die gesamte Lieferkette anhand der Kartoffel Koln, Deutschland, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — „Darüber hinaus sollte der Handel mehr Verantwortung für die ihm vorausgehende Lieferkette übernehmen und sich gemeinsam mit den Akteuren entlang der Lieferkette der Aufgabe stellen, an steigender Wertschätzung und Wertschöpfung von Lebensmitteln mitzuwirken. Mit gutem Beispiel gehen die…
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PENNY setzt als erster Discounter mit HERZBUBE-Eiern Zeichen für mehr Tierwohl

Hauptprobleme wie Kükentöten und Schnäbelkürzen im Fokus – GVO-freies Futter Koln, Deutschland, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pro Jahr werden rund 45 Millionen männliche Küken unmittelbar nach der Geburt getötet, weil sie keine Eier legen und nur wenig Fleisch ansetzen. Mit den HERZBUBE-Eiern setzt PENNY nun ein Zeichen in Sachen Tierwohl: Zum einen werden die…
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Weis Markets in Ephrata, Lititz, Willow Street and Red Rose Commons shopping center in Lancaster now offer full selection of wine

Lancaster locations now offer full selections of wine and beer at in-store cafes SUNBURY, PA and LANCASTER, PA, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets today (January 27th, 2017) announced it is now selling a full selection of wine at its in-store cafes in Ephrata, Lititz and Willow Street locations, as well as its Lancaster store…
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Sprouts Farmers Market to issue financial results for 4Q and FY 2016 on Thursday, February 23, 2017

PHOENIX, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq:SFM) today (Jan. 26, 2017) announced it will issue financial results for the 13-week fourth quarter and 52-week year ended January 1, 2017 before the market opens on Thursday, February 23, 2017.  Following the release, Sprouts management will conduct a conference call at 8:00 a.m.…
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Carrefour Spain fruit’s Cardboard Box for home delivery honoured with the WORLDSTAR PACKAGING Award

Carrefour Spain fruit's Cardboard Box for home delivery honoured with the WORLDSTAR PACKAGING Award   The Cardboard Box for home delivery of Carrefour Spain fruit wins the WORLDSTAR PACKAGING Award Spain, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — In October, Carrefour Spain won the LIDERPACK award, leading to participation in the WORLSTAR Awards. The Liderpack Awards are the most…
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Ulta Beauty announces holding company reorganization

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ulta Beauty [NASDAQ: ULTA] today (Jan. 27, 2017) announced that the Company will implement a holding company reorganization on January 29, 2017, the beginning of the Company’s new fiscal year. The primary purpose of the reorganization is to create a more efficient corporate structure. Business operations for the…
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Amazon announces new original series Patriot to premiere on Friday, February 24 exclusively on Prime Video

Original dramatic series is developed by Steven Conrad and stars Michael Dorman, Terry O’Quinn, Kurtwood Smith and Michael Chernus SEATTLE, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Jan. 27, 2017) announced its new original one hour series Patriot is slated to premiere on Friday, February 24 exclusively on Prime Video in the US, UK, Germany…
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Marich Confectionery recalls Valentine Chocolate Caramel Hearts that may contain undeclared almonds

Hollister, California, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marich Confectionery of Hollister, California is voluntarily recalling 4.25oz Valentine Chocolate Caramel Hearts UPC CODE 797817-44440-9 because it may contain Triple Chocolate Toffee which contains almonds. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these…
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BJ’s Wholesale Club through partnership with DonorsChoose.org donates $100,000 to fund classroom projects in Summerville and Charleston

BJ's Wholesale Club through partnership with DonorsChoose.or donates $100,000 to fund classroom projects in Summerville and Charleston   CHARLESTON, S.C., 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Wholesale Club today ( Jan. 26, 2017) announced that it funded all classroom projects listed by teachers in Charleston, Summerville and neighboring communities through crowd-funding website DonorsChoose.org. The $100,000 donation…
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India: Enjoy a medley of authentic global flavours with CCD’s new ‘International Burger Carnival’

Mumbai, India, 2017-Jan-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Who doesn't love a good burger? And who wouldn't love two yummy burgers of different global flavours on a single plate?!! That is exactly what Café Coffee Day’s (CCD) delicious new menu addition is all about. Burgers in authentic flavours that is juicy and mouth–watering and promises to…
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Only Natural Pet sponsors the Dog Demonstration Park at X Games Aspen 2017

A Leading Natural, Sustainable Pet Brand, Only Natural Pet, Sponsors Dog Demonstration Park, Popular Attraction at X Games Aspen’s X Fest at the Base of Buttermilk Mountain ASPEN, Colo., 2017-Jan-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — One of the nation’s leading natural pet lifestyle brands, Only Natural Pet, announced today ( Jan. 26, 2017) it is sponsoring the…
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Diebold Nixdorf to release 2016 fourth quarter and full year financial results on February 14, 2017

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2017-Jan-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf, (NYSE:DBD) will release 2016 fourth quarter and full year financial results Tuesday, February 14 before trading begins on the New York Stock Exchange. Andy W. Mattes, chief executive officer, and Christopher A. Chapman, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss the results…
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