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Equity One, Inc. closes $600 million unsecured revolving credit facility which replaces its existing $575 million facility

North Miami Beach, FL, 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Equity One, Inc. (NYSE: EQY), an owner, developer, and operator of shopping centers, announced today that it has closed a $600 million unsecured revolving credit facility which replaces its existing $575 million facility. The new facility, which matures on December 31, 2018, with options to extend the maturity…
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IKEA progresses on the construction of its future St. Louis store

ST. LOUIS, MO, 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced that steel framing has progressed far enough that installation of the iconic blue composite panels has begun on its future St. Louis store. Installation of the blue panels is a construction milestone that ensures the store will open Fall…
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Whole Foods Market recognized in 2014 for team member happiness, sustainability, and highest quality standards in the industry

AUSTIN, Texas, 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) is thrilled to have been recognized throughout the year by leading organizations and industry groups for its quality standards, team member happiness and customer satisfaction.  From its animal welfare and sustainability standards to the exceptional achievements of its team members, Whole Foods Market is…
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Russian food retailer X5 Retail Group N.V. announces winners of the Nutcracker International Television Contest for Young Musicians

Moscow, 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V., (“X5” or the “Company”), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), announced today the winners of the Nutcracker International Television Contest for Young Musicians (the “Contest”). The Company acted as a general partner of the 15th running of the Contest, which took place in Moscow from 2…
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Meijer donates up to $10,000 that will benefit three diaper banks in the Midwest through the Huggies Every Little Bottom program

Retailer’s donation will benefit three diaper banks in the Midwest GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the second consecutive year, Meijer will donate up to $10,000 and Huggies will donate 150,000 diapers – enough to diaper up to 25,000 babies for a day – to the National Diaper Bank Network this holiday season…
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H&M announces that Olivia Wilde will be the face of H&M’s latest Conscious Exclusive campaign

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M is proud to announce that Olivia Wilde, actress and humanitarian, will be the face of H&M’s latest Conscious Exclusive campaign. Olivia, well known for her commitment to sustainability and her engagement for environmental causes will appear in the campaign wearing pieces from the collection. Conscious Exclusive…
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Homebase reveals that Sussex and Surrey are the most lit-up regions in the UK

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Residents in the South East are the nation’s biggest lovers of Christmas lights, says home enhancement retailer Homebase. Gone are the days of just decorating the tree with a few strings of lights, as Homebase has found that Sussex and Surrey are the most lit-up regions in…
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Carrefour launches “Clic Solidaire” operation to help local associations organise food donations in the long term

Belgium, 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Between 17 November and 31 December, Carrefour Belgium has pledged to give its support to local associations. The "Clic Solidaire” (Give with a Click) operation helps local associations to organise food donations in the long term. The “Clic Solidaire” operation Carrefour hypermarkets work with local associations on a daily basis…
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Walgreens President and CEO Greg Wasson to retire after the close of the second step of the Alliance Boots transaction

Upon transaction close, Chairman James Skinner to become Executive Chairman of Walgreens Boots Alliance and Stefano Pessina, Executive Chairman of Alliance Boots, to serve as Acting CEO, pending board search for successor William Foote will serve as the lead independent director of the Walgreens Boots Alliance board of directors DEERFIELD, Ill., 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail…
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BRC-KPMG RETAIL SALES MONITOR NOVEMBER 2014: UK retail sales grew 0.9%, on a like-for-like basis from November 2013, when they had increased 0.6% on the preceding year

LONDON, 2014-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — UK retail sales grew 0.9%, on a like-for-like basis from November 2013, when they had increased 0.6% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were up 2.2%, against a 2.3% rise in November 2013. This is the best performance in three months. Household Appliances was the best…
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BRC-KPMG ONLINE RETAIL SALES MONITOR NOVEMBER 2014: Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 12.0% versus a year earlier

LONDON, 2014-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 12.0% in November versus a year earlier. In November 2013, online sales rose by 16.0% over the previous year. In November online sales represented 21.0% of total Non-Food sales of our Monitor, against 19.6% in November 2013. This is the…
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Sainsbury’s backs six British farmer and grower projects at its annual farming conference

Sainsbury’s is backing six British farmer and grower projects, the retailer announced at its annual farming conference. From hen welfare to apple packaging, the ‘Big Data’ projects are set to provide insights and information that will help to develop successful products, services and innovative farming practices. LONDON, 2014-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — These pioneering projects…
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CBRE Group, Inc. announces the launch of its new global brand positioning – Build on Advantage

Los Angeles, 2014-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, today announced the launch of its new global brand positioning – transforming real estate into real advantage – along with a platform to express the positioning inside and outside the company, Build on Advantage. “With our…
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Carolina Hurricanes center Riley Nash teams up with Harris Teeter to debut his personally designed Signature Sub Sandwich

Nash to Sign Autographs, Sample Signature Sub Sandwich, Introduce Fans to Must-Have Meal for Lunch Date:       Wednesday, Dec. 17, 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! Raleigh, N.C., 2014-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wednesday, Dec. 17, Carolina Hurricanes…
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NACS-commissioned alternative fuel vehicles tracking study: Consumers less likely to consider non-gasoline powered vehicle as gas prices continue to decline

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Consumers are much less likely to consider a non-gasoline powered vehicle as gas prices continue to decline, according to a new consumer survey examining preferences related to alternative vehicles. Four in five consumers (80%) considering an alternative fuel vehicle say that the primary reason is to save money on…
December 9, 20140Comments

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AHOLD REPURCHASED 2,016,898 AHOLD COMMON SHARES FOR €28.86 MILLION BETWEEN DECEMBER 1 AND DECEMBER 5, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 2,016,898 Ahold common shares in the period from December 1, 2014 up to and including December 5, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €14.3085 per share for a total consideration of €28.86 million. These repurchases were made as part of the €500…
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Wegmans Food Markets comes up with the assortment of gluten-free treats now in the bakery departments of all Wegmans stores

ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mmmm...fresh brownies, cookies, and cupcakes! Who doesn’t love them? But for those living gluten-free, they’re off limits -- unless made without gluten ingredients like wheat flour. As those who’ve tried baking with gluten-free ingredients quickly discover, getting outstanding results isn’t exactly a piece of cake! Chefs at Wegmans Food…
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Whole Foods Market opens its new 35,000 square-foot San Jose store at 777 The Alameda (at Stockton)

EMERYVILLE, Calif., 2014-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market opens its new 35,000 square-foot San Jose store today at 777 The Alameda (at Stockton). San Jose City Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio and other community stakeholders join store and regional leaders to host a bread-breaking ceremony at 9:45 a.m. Doors open at 10 a.m. Opening day programming also…
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CBRE Group, Inc. acquired IVI International, Inc. and its related companies

Firm Specializes in Consulting, Due Diligence and Advisory Services to the Real Estate Industry Los Angeles, 2014-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it has acquired IVI International, Inc. (IVI) and its related companies. IVI is an industry leader in providing construction, property condition and environmental consulting, due diligence and advisory…
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A Love Food Hate Waste campaign carried out at The Co-operative’s Porthcawl food store receives support from the Welsh Government

MANCHESTER, UK, 2014-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — A Love Food Hate Waste campaign has received support from the Welsh Government in a bid to help families to reduce food waste and save money. A two month pilot programme, carried out at The Co-operative’s Porthcawl food store, saw over 500 customers pledging to make changes to the…
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H&M in cooperation with ILO and Swedish Development Agency open first ever Centre of Excellence for the Bangladesh Apparel Industries in Dhaka, Bangladesh

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2014-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — In November 2013, H&M introduced a roadmap based on our vision that a fair living wage covering workers and their families basic needs should be paid by all our commercial goods suppliers. As part of the roadmap H&M will support textile workers at our supplier factories to…
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Delhaize Group issues disclosure of the aquisition of treasury shares

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2014-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group discloses the information with respect to the acquisition of treasury shares required under the article 207 of the Royal Decree of January 30, 2001 implementing the Belgian Companies Code. Delhaize Group acquired the following number of shares in an off-exchange transaction pursuant to a share buy-back…
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Tesco customers donated record number of meals during the fifth Neighbourhood Food Collection

Cheshunt, England, 2014-12-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco customers have donated a record number of meals during the fifth Neighbourhood Food Collection, as Brits prove to be more generous than ever before. 4.7 million meals were donated by Tesco customers, to be split between charity partners FareShare and Trussell Trust. The full total of meals…
December 8, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s celebrates 20 years of the food donation network Fareshare it founded with homelessness charity Crisis

Sainsbury’s is celebrating 20 years of Fareshare – the food donation network it founded with homelessness charity Crisis – with a brand new summit that sees fresh fruit and veg donated directly by the UK’s major food producers. LONDON, 2014-12-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The summit - launching officially on Monday 8th December – was created…
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Belk, Inc., announces operating results for its fiscal third quarter and nine months ended November 1, 2014

CHARLOTTE, NC, 2014-12-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Belk, Inc., the nation’s largest family owned and operated fashion department store company, today announced operating results for its fiscal third quarter and nine months ended November 1, 2014. Tim Belk, chairman and chief executive officer of Belk, Inc., said, “Third quarter sales were essentially flat, in line…
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Russian food retailer X5 Retail Group N.V. announces the cessation of active commercial operations at E5.RU, the Company’s online retail channel

Amsterdam, 2014-12-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V., (‘X5’ or the ‘Company’), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: ‘FIVE’), announced today the cessation of active commercial operations at E5.RU (“E5”), the Company’s online retail channel, effective 1 January 2015. The Company continues to evaluate the role technology and innovation will play in complementing the value propositions of…
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Ingles Markets, Incorporated reported record sales of $3.84 billion for fiscal 2014, its 50th consecutive year of sales growth

ASHEVILLE, N.C., 2014-12-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) today reported record sales of $3.84 billion for fiscal 2014, its 50th consecutive year of sales growth.  For the full fiscal years, net income rose to $51.4 million in 2014 compared with $20.8 million in 2013. Fiscal 2013 included a $26.2 million after tax…
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CBRE research: Hong Kong, New York, Paris, London and Tokyo retained their positions as the world’s most expensive high-street retail destinations in Q3 2014

Hong Kong Remains World’s Most Expensive Retail Market by Substantial Margin ​Los Angeles, 2014-12-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hong Kong, New York, Paris, London and Tokyo retained their positions as the world’s most expensive high-street retail destinations in Q3 2014, according to new research from global property advisor CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE’s quarterly ranking of the world’s…
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