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Associated Retail Operations donates $85,000 to Utah Food Bank to fight childhood hunger

Kid-friendly food donation to help pantries during summer months WHO:  Utah Food Bank and Associated Retail Operations (Macey’s, Dan’s Market, Fresh Market, Dick’s Market, Lin’s Market.) WHAT: ARO team members will be assembling summer pantry orders containing kid-friendly items to aide local food pantries. The food items are a part of an $85 thousand dollar donation fundraised from…

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Target Corporation declares quarterly dividend of 56 cents per common share, 7.7 percent increase from the prior quarterly dividend

Announcements Highlight Continued Focus on Returning Cash to Shareholders MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of 56 cents per common share, a 7.7 percent increase from the prior quarterly dividend of 52 cents.  The dividend is payable Sept. 10, 2015, to shareholders…

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Wincor Nixdorf denies merger or acquisition negotiations with Diebold

PADERBORN, Germany, 2015-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reported today, June 10, that Diebold is in talks with Wincor Nixdorf about acquiring the company. The newspaper cited sources with knowledge of the negotiations. The report meanwhile has been picked up by numerous other media. We have initiated the restructuring program…

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The Alegro Setubal shopping center honored for its “Art everywhere” project at the 2015 ICSC Marketing Awards

Carnaxide, Portugal, 2015-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Alegro Setubal shopping center, whose renovation-extension was inaugurated in November 2014 in Portugal, was rewarded in the "Reputation and brand positioning" category for its "Art everywhere" project. The International Council of Shopping Centers awards reward, since their creation in 1972, excellence in marketing in commercial real estate. More thanj 230 applications from 25 different…

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Stop & Shop donates $930,000 to schools through its simple school fundraiser A+ School Rewards for the 2014-15 school year

Purchase, NY, 2015-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC today announced a $930,000 donation to 1,702 public and private schools through its simple school fundraiser, A+ School Rewards for the 2014-15 school year. Since launching the program in 2007, Stop & Shop has donated more than $4 million to local schools…

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SELECTED HOMME collaborates with Antonio Banderas to create line for specially selected customers

SPANISH ACTOR ANTONIO BANDERAS VISITED THE SELECTED HOMME OFFICE IN BRANDE TO DISCUSS A FUTURE COLLABORATION. Brande, Denmark, 2015-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Antonio first visited Denmark back in 1993 during the shooting of the movie ‘The House of the Spirits’. Earlier this year, however, the movie business was replaced by fashion as he spent the…

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Das französische Unternehmen E.Leclerc und die deutsche REWE Group haben die Gründung einer strategischen Allianz beschlossen

Das französische Unternehmen E.Leclerc und die deutsche REWE Group haben die Gründung einer strategischen Allianz beschlossen. Dies teilten die Vorstandsvorsitzenden der beiden Unternehmen Michel-Edouard Leclerc und Alain Caparros heute, Freitag, 5. Juni 2015, mit. COLOGNE, Germany, 2015-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wie auch alle anderen Wettbewerber im europäischen Einzelhandel sind die REWE Group und E.Leclerc…

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Albert Heijn stapt deze maand over op ASC gecertificeerde kweekzalm

Zaandam, 2015-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albert Heijn stapt deze maand over op ASC gecertificeerde kweekzalm. Klanten kunnen vanaf nu genieten van zalm met de garantie dat deze uit kwekerijen komt die verantwoord omgaan met de natuur en hun medewerkers. Albert Heijn is wereldwijd de eerste supermarkt die op deze grote schaal ASC zalm…

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New Zealand: Four Square opens store in Coromandel

North Island, New Zealand, 2015-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new Four Square Coromandel store is completing its finishing touches, as the eagerly anticipated store gets ready to open on Tuesday 9 June at 8.15am. “We are thrilled to open a bigger, and better Four Square in Coromandel,” says Angela Bull, Foodstuffs North Island Ltd, General…

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EROSKI ha inaugurado la transformación del supermercado situado en la pedanía de San Luis de Sabinillas de Manilva a su nuevo modelo comercial “contigo”

  La inversión realizada ha sido de 100.000 euros La transformación refuerza la atención personalizada con la incorporación de mostradores de carne y pescadería Los resultados del nuevo modelo comercial en supermercados ya transformados reflejan su aceptación, con un crecimiento del 9% en ventas Manilva, España, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI ha inaugurado la…

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EROSKI ha inaugurado la transformación del supermercado situado en la calle Alonso el Sabio a su nuevo modelo comercial “contigo”

La transformación se ha centrado especialmente en el área de frescos, renovada para poner en valor la amplia oferta de productos locales de temporada Los resultados del nuevo modelo comercial en supermercados ya transformados reflejan su aceptación, con un crecimiento del 9% en ventas   Córdoba, España, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI ha inaugurado la…

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Expo de Milán: El Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente distingue la labor innovadora y sostenible de la EROSKI para reducir el desperdicio alimentario

El Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente (MAGRAMA) distingue la labor innovadora y sostenible de la cooperativa para reducir el desperdicio alimentario El proyecto ha sido seleccionado entre un total de 126 iniciativas de dieciséis comunidades autónomas Elorrio, España, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — El programa ‘Desperdicio Cero’ de EROSKI ha sido distinguido…

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NRF survey: spending for dad expected to reach $12.7 billion with the average person to spend $115.57 on gifts

WASHINGTON, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Father’s Day may not be the most lucrative consumer holiday of the year for retailers, but spending for dad is expected to reach $12.7 billion for golf lessons, home improvement tools, coffee mugs and more. And, according to NRF’s 2015 Father’s Day Spending Survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics,…

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NRF & Hackett Associates Global Port Tracker: Import cargo volume at nation’s major retail container ports returns to normal levels

WASHINGTON, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports has returned to normal levels following ratification of a new West Coast labor agreement, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “Despite some lingering labor issues, the volume…

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Auntie Anne’s helped the Adkins family of Lindenwold, NJ set a new Guinness World Record for the largest cup of soft drink

Iconic Soft Pretzel Franchise Filled the World’s Largest Cup of Lemonade LANCASTER, Pa., 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, helped the Adkins family of Lindenwold, New Jersey set a new Guinness World Record for the largest cup of soft drink/lemonade this past weekend. On Saturday, June 6, Lily’s BIG…

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US Foods chefs mentor students from Westminster High School in Orange County in a series of elite culinary competitions

Chefs coach Westminster High School team to 2nd place win in national Healthy Schools Cooking Up Change competition Rosemont, Ill., 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods chefs from the Los Angeles area are helping the next generation of chefs and culinary experts head to the front of the class. Through the California Restaurant Association…

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BRC-KPMG: Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 9.9% in May versus a year earlier

LONDON, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — BRC-KPMG: Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 9.9% in May versus a year earlier - Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 9.9% in May versus a year earlier, when it had risen by 17.0% over the previous year. This tough comparative explains why…

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BRC-KPMG: UK retail sales in May 2015 were flat on a like-for-like basis from May 2014

LONDON, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — BRC-KPMG: UK retail sales in May 2015 were flat on a like-for-like basis from May 2014 - UK retail sales were flat on a like-for-like basis from May 2014, when they had increased 0.5% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were up 1.1%, against a 2.0% rise…

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IKEA celebrates 30 years since opening its first U.S. store on June 12, 1985 in Plymouth Meeting, PA

IKEA U.S. thanks its co-workers and customers for helping IKEA to grow and become the leader in life at home Conshohocken, PA, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA celebrates a milestone this week, 30 years since opening its first U.S. store on June 12, 1985 in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Now there are 40 IKEA stores nationwide,…

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H&M Sustainability Report 2013 achieved 5th place for the best global report in the ‘Best Report’ category at the CRRA’15

STOCKHOLM, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The H&M Sustainability Report 2013 gained significant distinction at the annual Corporate Responsibility Reporting Awards (CRRA’15). These awards recognise the very best in corporate responsibility reporting across nine categories, and are the only independent, global annual awards in this field. The H&M Sustainability Report 2013 achieved the 5th place…

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Degrassi: Next Class will be coming to Netflix around the world in 2016

Los Gatos, CA, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Netflix announced today Degrassi: Next Class, the newest generation of the Degrassi franchise, will be coming to Netflix around the world in 2016. The series will be available to all its members outside of Canada, France and Australia. “We are so excited to bring Degrassi: Next Class…

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Sainsbury’s 20×20 Sustainability Plan: £52 million donated to charities and other good causes in 2014/15

LONDON, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — We have donated £52 million to charitable causes in 2014/15 and we look forward to supporting Carers UK for the fifth year running. Our values Sainsbury’s 20x20 Sustainability Plan Download related images Healthier baskets: We have launched a number of products to inspire our customers with new ways to eat fruit and…

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Sainsbury’s Chief Executive Mike Coupe on Q1 results: Trading conditions are still being impacted by strong levels of food deflation and a highly competitive pricing backdrop

Total Retail sales for first quarter down 0.6 per cent (excl fuel), down 2.3 per cent (inc fuel) Like-for-like Retail sales for first quarter down 2.1 per cent (excl fuel), down 3.7 per cent (inc fuel) LONDON, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mike Coupe, Chief Executive, said: “Trading conditions are still being impacted by strong…

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Starbucks to create nearly 200 unique Starbucks Cards for 30 countries around the world

SEATTLE, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks will create nearly 200 unique Starbucks Cards for 30 countries around the world this year. These artful gift card designs reflect the essence of the local area and heritage for customers to bring home from a trip as a memento or to carry as a symbol of hometown pride. “Think about all…

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Carrefour Poland Director Guillaume de Colonges gave a speech at the ECR conference in Krakow

KRAKOW, POLAND, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Guillaume de Colonges, Director of Carrefour Poland, gave a speech at the ECR conference in Poland which was held in Krakow on 28 May. The ECR conference is a key event which brings together manufacturers, distributors, commercial networks and suppliers of transport, logistics and IT services in Poland.More…

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Carrefour Market joined forces with Chef Jean Imbert as part of partnership designed to promote the retailer’s freshness programme

Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Market has joined forces with Chef Jean Imbert as part of a partnership designed to promote the retailer's freshness programme. The collaboration kicks off on Sunday 7 June with a new television campaign being broadcast designed to showcase our shared values: a passion for fresh produce, an…

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Die Kult-Glace der Migros feiern diesen Sommer ihr 40-Jahr-Jubiläum

Zürich, Switzerland, 2015-6-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Kult-Glace der Migros feiern diesen Sommer ihr 40-Jahr-Jubiläum. Seit 1975 sorgen die Glace mit Seehund, Bär und Affe für strahlende Gesichter bei Jung und Alt. Seehund, Bär und Affe: Die Kult-Glaces der Migros feiern Geburtstag Man merkt ihnen die vierzig Jahre nicht an: Der Seehund, der Affe und…

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Starbucks launches six new Frappuccino® blended beverages based on customers’ favorite Frappuccino combinations

SEATTLE, 2015-6-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Inspired by customers’ love of Frappuccino, Starbucks is offering six new Frappuccino® blended beverages. The new beverages, based on customers’ favorite Frappuccino combinations are: Caramel Cocoa Cluster; Cinnamon Roll; Cotton Candy; Cupcake; Lemon Bar; Red Velvet Cake. These Fan Flavor Frappuccino beverages will be available in participating Starbucks stores…

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Starbucks listed 15th at Asia’s 2015 Top 1000 Brands, and the number one restaurant brand in Asia

SEATTLE, 2015-6-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Campaign Asia-Pacific has released its annual study of Asia’s Top 1000 Brands. Starbucks is listed 15th overall for 2015, and the number one restaurant brand in Asia. The top brands report is based on an online survey developed by Campaign Asia-Pacific and the Nielsen research company. The survey asked…

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