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The International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index rose by solid 1.0% in the latest week ending June 28 over the previous week

Strongest Year-Over Year Pace Since Dec. 2011 NEW YORK, 2014-7-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index rose by a solid 1.0% in the latest week (ending June 28) over the previous week. On a year-over-year basis sales increased even more rapidly posting a…
July 2, 20140Comments

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Rite Aid pharmacists across Ohio now able to administer the MMR vaccine adults 18 and older as number of measles and mumps cases increase statewide

As Number of Measles and Mumps Cases Increase Statewide, Rite Aid Pharmacists Stand Ready to Immunize Under Governor Kasich's Emergency Order CAMP HILL, PA, 2014-7-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  In response to the increasing number of measles and mumps cases and under Ohio Governor John Kasich's emergency order, Rite Aid pharmacists across Ohio are now able to…
July 2, 20140Comments

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Apple® announced updates to iTunes U® bringing educators and students great new tools to build and experience educational content on iPad®

Brings Course Creation, Management for Teachers & Student Discussions To iPad CUPERTINO, California, 2014-7-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Apple® today announced updates to iTunes U®, bringing educators and students great new tools to build and experience educational content on iPad®. Beginning July 8, teachers using the free iTunes U app can create, edit and manage entire courses…
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Meijer continues its investment in the city of Detroit with groundbreaking ceremony for second supercenter at the site of the former Redford High School

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-7-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Less than a year after Meijer opened a supercenter at the historical Michigan State Fairgrounds on 8 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue, the retailer continued its investment in the city of Detroit today with a formal groundbreaking ceremony for a second supercenter to be located at the site…
July 2, 20140Comments

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Ingles Markets declares cash dividend of $0.165 per share on all its Class A Common Stock and $0.15 per share on all its Class B Common Stock payable July 24, 2014

ASHEVILLE, N.C., 2014-7-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.165 (sixteen and one-half cents) per share on all its Class A Common Stock and $0.15 (fifteen cents) per share on all its Class B Common Stock.  This is an annual rate of $0.66 and $0.60 per…
July 2, 20140Comments

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REWE Group extends executive board contract of Dr. Christian Mielsch until the end of August 2018

  Köln, Germany, 2014-7-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — The supervisory board of REWE Group has prematurely extended the executive board contract of Dr. Christian Mielsch (51) by three further years. In September 2012, Dr. Mielsch was appointed to the management board of REWE Group. In this position, he was responsible for Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, Real Estate Management…
July 2, 20140Comments

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The Defense Commissary Agency established formal process covering diversion of unsellable but edible food to local food banks

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-7-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The Defense Commissary Agency has established a formal process covering diversion of unsellable but edible food to local food banks. The program now involves 110 stateside commissaries that will divert qualifying food to 77 food banks approved by the Department of Defense, but both numbers will continue to rise. "During…
July 2, 20140Comments

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METRO GROUP divests Real’s Turkish operations to Hacı Duran Beğendik

Sale covers all twelve stores of Real in Turkey Turkey remains one of the focus countries for METRO Cash & Carry andMedia-Saturn Düsseldorf, Germany, 2014-6-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  METRO GROUP signed an agreement with Hacı Duran Beğendik about the divestment of Real's Turkish operations. With this move, Real will fully focus on the successful development of its business…
June 30, 20140Comments

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International Brand Ambassador Michael Doulton to hold two exciting events in Myer Queensland stores in July 2014

Myer Toowoomba on Saturday 26th July 2014, 11.30 - 1.30pm. Bookings Essential - (07) 4690 3120 Myer Cairns on Wednesday 23rd July 2014, 12-2pm. Bookings Essential - (07) 4044 7738 Melbourne, Victoria,  Australia, 2014-6-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  For almost 200 years Royal Doulton has earned itself the reputation for excellence, innovation, creativity, quality and distinctive design. From the…
June 30, 20140Comments

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Delhaize Group announced capital structure disclosure in accordance to the requirements of Belgian law

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2014-6-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB - NYSE: DEG), the Belgian international food retailer, discloses the information required under article 15, § 1 and 18, § 1 of the Law of May 2, 2007 regarding the disclosure of major shareholdings in listed companies following a capital increase resulting from the exercise…
June 30, 20140Comments

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AHOLD REPURCHASED 2,520,031 AHOLD COMMON SHARES FOR € 34.41 MILLION BETWEEN JUNE 23 AND 27, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-6-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Ahold has repurchased 2,520,031 Ahold common shares in the period from June 23, 2014 up to and including June 27, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 13.6546 per share for a total consideration of € 34.41 million. These repurchases were made as part of…
June 30, 20140Comments

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Wesfarmers completes the sale of its insurance underwriting operations in Australia and New Zealand to Insurance Australia Group

Perth, Australia,  2014-6-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The sale of Wesfarmers’ insurance underwriting operations in Australia and New Zealand to Insurance Australia Group, announced on 16 December 2013, has now been completed. As previously announced, Wesfarmers expects to record a pre-tax profit on the sale of approximately $700 million to $750 million, which will be included…
June 30, 20140Comments

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RILA endorsed legislation introduced by Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) that repeals the automatic enrollment provision of the Affordable Care Act

Senator Isakson’s Bill Helps Employers Avoid Complex Administrative Challenges Arlington, VA, 2014-6-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) endorsed legislation introduced by Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) that repeals the automatic enrollment provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The bill, the Auto Enroll Repeal Act, S. 2546, reduces the complex administrative challenges imposed…
June 30, 20140Comments

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Russia’s largest food retailer “Magnit” opens the 57th “Magnit Family” store

Krasnodar, 2014-6-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest food retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the 57th “Magnit Family” store. Please be informed that today the Company has opened its 57th “Magnit Family” store located at 205, Tamanskaya street, Yeysk, Krasnodar region, Southern federal district. Assortment of the store consists…
June 30, 20140Comments

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Tesco partners with world’s largest social media cookery channels SORTEDfood to inspire new generation to fall in love with cooking and food

Cheshunt, England, 2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Tesco has partnered with SORTEDfood, one of the world's largest social media cookery channels, to help inspire a new generation to fall in love with cooking and food.  The partnership, which is a media first, will showcase Tesco’s passion for food. SORTEDfood has over 800,000 subscribers on its…
June 27, 20140Comments

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Henrietta Baring appointed Head of Argos IT Commercial and Supply Chain

Milton Keynes, UK,  2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Henrietta Baring has been appointed to the newly created role of Head of Argos, IT Commercial and Supply Chain, reporting to Mike Sackman, IT Director. The role is key to bringing to life the strategic vision for Argos to be a digital retail leader, as announced to The…
June 27, 20140Comments

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The John Lewis Partnership Director of Legal Services and Company Secretary Margaret Casely-Hayford to retire at the end of July 2014

LONDON, 2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The John Lewis Partnership announces that Margaret Casely-Hayford, Director of Legal Services and Company Secretary has decided to retire from the Partnership at the end of July 2014. Margaret has been appointed to the position of Chair of the Charity Action Aid UK and is also a Non-Executive Director…
June 27, 20140Comments

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IKEA officially broke ground for its future St. Louis store scheduled to open Fall 2015

ST. LOUIS, MO, 2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ —  With company representatives, Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay, local officials and community leaders on-hand, IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today officially broke ground for its future St. Louis store scheduled to open Fall 2015. Until then, customers can shop at…
June 27, 20140Comments

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IKEA US to adopt new minimum hourly wage structure for their US retail co-workers beginning January 1, 2015

Average Minimum Hourly Wage Rises to $10.76, approximately 50% of IKEA US Retail Co-Workers to Benefit. Conshohocken, PA, 2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA US announced today it will adopt a new minimum hourly wage structure for their US retail co-workers beginning January 1, 2015. The change will take the average minimum hourly wage in existing US stores…
June 27, 20140Comments

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The National Retail Federation: Retailers applaud supreme court decision on NLRB appointments

Executive Power to Push Pro-Union Agenda Halted by Court WASHINGTON, 2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation released the following statement from Senior Vice President for Government Relations David French on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in National Labor Relations Board v. Noel Canning, which questioned President Obama’s use of recess appointments to fill vacancies on the NLRB during a “pro forma”…
June 27, 20140Comments

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Ahold receives preliminary approval from the Czech competition authority to acquire SPAR’s business in the country

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Ahold today announced that it has received preliminary approval from the Czech competition authority to acquire SPAR’s business in the country. The competition authority has stipulated that after completion of the acquisition, Ahold is required to divest a limited number of stores in the Czech Republic. Once this decision is…
June 27, 20140Comments

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NACS releases the convenience and fuel retailing industry’s premier benchmarking tool and comprehensive collection of data and trends – the NACS State of the Industry Report of 2013 Data

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS has released the NACS State of the Industry Report of 2013 Data, the convenience and fuel retailing industry’s premier benchmarking tool and most comprehensive collection of data and trends. Published since 1972, the NACS State of the Industry Report provides valuable information to help industry stakeholders maximize their company’s growth and profitability. This…
June 27, 20140Comments

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Apple® announced its 16GB iPod touch® is now available in vibrant colors and equipped with 5 megapixel iSight® camera for just $199

iPod touch Lineup Now Starting at $199 CUPERTINO, California, 2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple® today announced its 16GB iPod touch® is now available in vibrant colors and equipped with a 5 megapixel iSight® camera for just $199. The entire iPod touch lineup features the 5 megapixel iSight camera with 1080p HD video recording, brilliant 4-inch…
June 27, 20140Comments

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The JCPenney at Bay Plaza Mall undergoes extensive six-month renovation to enhance shopping experience

PLANO, Texas, 2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Dedicated to fitting the diversity of America with unparalleled style, quality and value, JCPenney is making the shopping experience in the Bronx, N.Y., more exciting than ever. The JCPenney at Bay Plaza Mall, which originally opened in 1997, is undergoing an extensive six-month renovation to create a shopping environment…
June 27, 20140Comments

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Jeff Miller appointed as Executive Chef and Vice President of Product Innovation of Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc.

CANTON, MA,  2014-6-26 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced Jeff Miller as the company’s new Executive Chef and Vice President of Product Innovation. In this role, Miller will head the 22-person culinary team assembled by Dunkin’ Brands to create new and…
June 26, 20140Comments

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Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. announces new appointments and executive promotions within its Global Marketing, Innovation and Operations teams

CANTON, MA, 2014-6-26 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced several new appointments and executive promotions within its Global Marketing, Innovation and Operations teams. These changes, announced officially by John Costello, President, Global Marketing and Innovation, and Bill Mitchell, President, Baskin-Robbins U.S. and…
June 26, 20140Comments

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Meijer sponsors the pharmacy technician adult career training program at the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-6-26 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Meijer is sponsoring the pharmacy technician adult career training program at the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology in an effort to recruit well-trained graduates for placement in its pharmacies throughout West Michigan. The investment also strengthens the retailer’s commitment to continued education and partnership with WMCAT that…
June 26, 20140Comments

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Morrisons.com now taking online food orders in North London

Bradford, England,  2014-6-26 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Morrisons is now taking online food orders in North London via Morrisons.com. The website now features delivery slots for postcodes across the capital from Ealing to Essex. Deliveries will begin on 9th July 2014. On the move into London, Simon Thompson, managing director for online food at Morrisons said: “We’re aware…
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SM Investments Corporation cited for major awards by Alpha Southeast Asia magazine in its 4th Annual Southeast Asia Institutional Investor Corporate Awards

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-6-26 — /EPR Retail News/ —  International magazine Alpha Southeast Asia has cited leading Philippine conglomerate SM Investments Corporation (SM) for major awards in its 4th Annual Southeast Asia Institutional Investor Corporate Awards. SM’s Executive Vice President and Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Jose T. Sio was cited as the Best CFO in the Philippines while…
June 26, 20140Comments

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ICSC and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index: Arrival of summer gave way to a rise in weekly sales for the second consecutive week

NEW YORK, 2014-6-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The arrival of summer gave way to a rise in weekly sales for the second consecutive week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index (ICSC-GS).  Overall, according to the index, weekly chain store sales jumped by a solid…
June 25, 20140Comments

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