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J. C. Penney Company, Inc. extends its stockholder rights plan for an additional three years

PLANO, Texas, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) (the “Company”) today (Jan. 23, 2017) announced that it has extended its existing stockholder rights plan for an additional three years to continue protecting the Company’s valuable net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”). As of the end of fiscal 2015, the Company had approximately…

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Athens Baking Company recalls Trader Joe’s Harvest Whole Wheat Bread due to undeclared cultured whey made from milk

Athens Baking Company recalls Trader Joe’s Harvest Whole Wheat Bread due to undeclared cultured whey made from milk   Fresno, CA, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Athens Baking Company, out of an abundance of caution, is issuing a voluntary recall of Trader Joe’s Harvest Whole Wheat Bread (SKU 00132) because it contains undeclared cultured whey, which is…

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Specialty Commodities recalls dry roasted almonds that may contain undeclared cashews

Chicago, Illinois, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Specialty Commodities, Inc. (SCI), a subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM), is recalling a specific lot of dry roasted almonds because they may contain undeclared cashews. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction…

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Intershop as headline sponsor will host roundtable discussions, workshops at the Internet Retailing B2B Summit 2017

Berlin, Germany, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop is sponsoring the Internet Retailing B2B Summit 2017, which takes place on 25 January at the DBB Forum in Berlin. As headline sponsor, Intershop will host an interactive roundtable on optimizing B2B order management processes, as well as two technology solution workshops aimed at B2B organizations…

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Toys“R”Us announces the appointment of PepsiCo veteran, Carla Hassan as EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer

WAYNE, NJ, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, today (January 23, 2017) announced that PepsiCo veteran, Carla Hassan will join the company as Executive Vice President, Global Chief Marketing Officer, effective February 20, 2017. She will report directly to Chairman and CEO Dave Brandon. Ms. Hassan was…

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Morinda’s Limited Time Offer program features TeMana Noni Skin Brightening System

Morinda's Limited Time Offer program features TeMana Noni Skin Brightening System   American Fork, UTAH, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (23 January 2016) marks the first day of Morinda's third-ever Limited Time Offer program. This time the program features the company's newest addition to their repertoire of skin care products, the TeMana Noni Skin Brightening…

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RILA announces three top retail executives elected to its Board of Directors

Arlington , VA, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced today (1/23/2017) that three top retail executives have been selected to join the association's Board of Directors in an election that took place during the Board's semi-annual meeting, held Sunday in Naples, Florida. Joining the association's Board of Directors are: …

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Maxima Grupė appoints Jaunius Špakauskas as Head of Corporate Affairs of Maxima LT

Vilnius, Lithuania, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Jaunius Špakauskas, who is currently Head of Corporate Affairs at Maxima Grupė, starting 24th of January, will assume the position of Head of Corporate Affairs at Maxima LT, subsidiary of Maxima Grupė. The move is part of Maxima LT corporate governance improvement plan. The Board of Maxima LT has made…

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Lowe’s Companies, Inc. announces the appointment of Jocelyn Wong as chief marketing officer

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today (January 23, 2017 ) announced that Jocelyn Wong has been appointed to the position of chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Wong most recently served as senior vice president and general merchandising manager for the seasonal business.  She will report to Michael P. McDermott,…

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H&M Foundation campaign raised $3.3 million to support UNHCR’s work to provide education for refugee children

A global campaign by non-profit H&M Foundation has generated $3.3 million to support UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in its work to provide education for refugee children. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Launched in November 2016, the campaign aimed to help refugee children get the school supplies they need to go to school.…

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Shopify and America’s #1 Life and Business Strategist Tony Robbins partner for the 2017 Build a BIGGER Business competition

Build a BIGGER Business, an evolution of Shopify’s flagship competition, aims to elevate established small and mid-sized companies OTTAWA, Canada, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shopify Inc. (NYSE: SHOP)(TSX: SHOP), the leading cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses, is partnering with New York Times #1 best-selling author, philanthropist and America’s #1 Life…

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Amazon to create 1,000 new full-time jobs at its first fulfillment center in Colorado

Associates at the new Aurora facility will pick, pack, and ship large-sized customer orders SEATTLE, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today (Jan. 23, 2017) announced plans to open its first fulfillment center in Colorado. The one-million square foot facility in Aurora is expected to create more than 1,000 new full-time jobs, which…

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MIGROS WELTWEIT FÜHREND IM BEREICH TIERWOHL

MIGROS WELTWEIT FÜHREND IM BEREICH TIERWOHL   Zürich, Switzerland, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Erstmals ist die Migros in der besten Gruppe („Leadership“) des so genannten Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW) aufgenommen worden. Sie teilt sich diese renommierte Auszeichnung für vorbildliche Leistungen im Bereich des Tierwohls mit lediglich fünf weiteren Unternehmen weltweit. Die Migros setzt sich…

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MIGROS ZIEHT IN DEN SPISERMARKT

Gossau, Switzerland, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Migros Ostschweiz wechselt voraussichtlich im Herbst 2017 vom bisherigen Standort am Spisertor in den Spisermarkt. Die Migros Ostschweiz plant, im Herbst 2017 im Untergeschoss des Spisermarktes einen Supermarkt zu eröffnen. Der entsprechende Mietvertrag mit der Suva konnte Mitte Januar unterzeichnet werden. Parallel zum Einzug in den Spisermarkt schliesst…

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Coop zum 4. Mal weltweit führend im Bereich Tierwohl

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Erneut Bestnoten für Coop. Bereits zum vierten Mal in Folge belegt Coop den ersten Platz im internationalen Tierwohl-Rating BBFAW. Der sogenannte Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW) lobt Coop insbesondere für ihre klare Tierwohlstrategie sowie die breite und konsequente Umsetzung wirksamer Massnahmen. Für ihr Engagement für das…

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Schnucks: Sierra Nevada recalls select 12-oz. bottles of their beer that may contain small pieces of glass

St. Louis, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is recalling select 12-oz. bottles of their beer that were brewed at the company’s Mills River, N.C. brewery because the products may contain small pieces of glass. Schnucks customers are urged to check for the following Sierra Nevada 12-oz. products that contain a brewery code…

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Dixons Carphone plc releases Christmas 2016/17 Trading and Management Update

London, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Trading update (10 weeks ended 7 January 2017) Q3 2016/17 revenue Year-on-year Sterling Year-on-year local currency Like-for-like1 UK & Ireland 4% 3% 6% Nordics 15% 1% (1)% Southern Europe 24% 6% 5% CWS 38% 34% n/a Group 8% 3% 4% 1 Like-for-like revenues are calculated based on Headline store and internet sales using constant exchange rates. New stores are included where they have been open for a full financial year both at the beginning and end…

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Carphone Warehouse’s 4G mobile network iD Mobile reaches 500,000 contract customers

iD Mobile sees accelerated growth since May 2015 launch – the fastest growing MVNO ever on postpay London, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — iD Mobile, the 4G mobile network from Carphone Warehouse, has reached a customer base of 500,000 contract customers since the service launched in May 2015. Accelerated recent growth has seen iD…

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Cabela’s Incorporated to release 4Q and full year 2016 financial results on Thursday, February 16, 2017

SIDNEY, Neb, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cabela's Incorporated (NYSE:CAB) announced today (Jan. 19, 2017) it is scheduled to release fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, February 16, 2017. Cabela’s will not host a conference call with analysts and investors or provide guidance in connection with…

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Michael Kors Holdings Limited to report its 3Q FY 2017 financial results on Tuesday, February 7, 2017

LONDON, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Michael Kors Holdings Limited (NYSE: KORS) today (JANUARY 17, 2017) announced that it plans to report its third quarter fiscal year 2017 financial results on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, before the market opens. The Company also plans to hold a conference call to discuss its financial results the same…

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NCR Corporation to release its 4Q and full-year 2016 financial results on Thursday, February 9, 2017

Duluth, Ga., 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2016 financial results after the market close on Thursday, February 9, 2017. A conference call is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the same day. Participants should plan to access the call 15 minutes prior to…

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Alibaba becomes the official “Cloud Services” and “E-Commerce Platform Services” Partner of the Olympic Channel

Breakthrough partnership will support the IOC and the Olympic Movement achieve Olympic Agenda 2020 vision in a new digital era Davos, Switzerland, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) today (19 January 2017 ) jointly announced a long-term partnership through 2028. Joining The Olympic Partner (TOP) worldwide sponsorship programme,…

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Alibaba Cloud, National University of Singapore and EZ-Link to boost Singapore’s smart computing and data-driven capabilities

Singapore, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, the National University of Singapore (NUS), and EZ-Link, Singapore's largest issuer of Contactless e-Purse Application (CEPAS) compliant cards, today (Alibaba Group) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate and boost Singapore's smart computing and data-driven capabilities. The collaboration between the…

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Kroger family of stores to fill 10,000 permanent positions in its supermarket divisions

CINCINNATI, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today ( Jan. 23, 2017) announced that its family of stores is hiring to fill an estimated 10,000 permanent positions in its supermarket divisions. The company also announced that its total active workforce grew by more than 12,000 associates in 2016. Over the last eight…

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“All is Love” with Stella McCartney’s Summer 2017 ad campaign

Stella McCartney Unveils Summer 2017 Ad Campaign   London, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stella McCartney unveils her Summer 2017 ad campaign images. Shot amidst the murals of modernist icon Le Corbusier in the grounds of Eileen Gray’s famous villa  E-1027 in France’s Cote d’ Azur, the campaign captures the collection’s spirit of life and love with…

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Diebold Nixdorf awarded as one of Northeast Ohio’s top corporate deal makers by ACG Cleveland

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf was awarded for being one of Northeast Ohio’s top corporate deal makers at ACG Cleveland’s 21st annual Deal Maker Awards, on January 19 in Cleveland.  The recognition is based on Diebold Nixdorf’s demonstrated accomplishments in strategic financial transactions, merger and acquisition activity. Diebold Nixdorf has…

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Rakuten and Marubeni Power Retail Corporation to enhance their services for low-voltage power users

Tokyo, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc. and Marubeni Power Retail Corporation today (January 19, 2017) entered a comprehensive business alliance agreement on the promotion of purchases and utilization of electricity and other commodities for low-voltage power. Through the agreement, the areas of the partnership will be expanded into the various services offered by…

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GameStop raised more than $2.4 million during its 2016 holiday fundraising campaign for Make-A-Wish®

GRAPEVINE, Texas, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — During the 2016 holiday season, GameStop, a global family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, invited its customers and associates to be game changers by raising money and awareness for Make-A-Wish®. More than $2.4 million was raised through the fundraising…

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Prada opens its second store in Manila, Philippines

Milan, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Prada opens its second store in Manila, Philippines, inside the prestigious Solaire Resort and Casino. The space covers a total surface area of 105 square metres on a single level and houses the women’s and men’s leather goods and accessories collections. The façade is defined by a backlit white canvas…

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Lenta Ltd. to release its sales and operating results for 4Q and full year of 2016 on 26th January 2017

St-Petersburg, Russia, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta Ltd, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) (“Lenta”), one of the largest retail chains in Russia, is pleased to announce it will release its consolidated sales and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2016 on 26th January 2017. Lenta will also host an Analyst and…

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