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John Lewis to open its first ever airport shop at Heathrow Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal

LONDON, 2014-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ —  5.30am tomorrow morning, John Lewis will open its first ever airport shop at Heathrow Terminal 2: The Queen's Terminal. Doors will open as the first passengers en route to Washington travel through the newly refurbished Terminal. The 3,600 sq ft shop, the largest space allocated to a fashion-led brand, is located…
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IKEA launched its first global “Life at Home Report” aimed at improving life at home

New York is One of Eight Cities Studied for Insights on How People Start Their Days CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. 2014-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the Life Improvement Store, is today launching its first global Life at Home Report, aiming to improve life at home through a better understanding of how the start of the day impacts a…
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Delhaize Group divests Sweetbay, Harveys and Reid’s operations to Bi-Lo Holdings for $246 million

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB, NYSE: DEG) announces today that it has completed the divestment of the Sweetbay, Harveys and Reid´s operations to Bi-Lo Holdings for a cash amount of $246 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Delhaize Group also completed, in a separate transaction, the sale of its distribution center…
June 2, 20140Comments

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Neringa Janavičiūtė named new head of MAXIMA GRUPĖ

Vilnius,  Lithuania, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  As of June 3, MAXIMA GRUPĖ, running the retail companies in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, and Bulgaria, will have a new leader. The Company will be headed by the long-standing employee Neringa Janavičiūtė. She will replace the current Director General Mindaugas Bagdonavičius, who has held the position since 2008. In…
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Ski and outdoor retailer Ekosport to upgrade to Intershop 7 to power its international online shop

Leading ski and outdoor retailer to upgrade online shop across 15 countries Intershop confirms growth plans for French market Jena, Germany / Paris, France, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Leading ski and outdoor specialist Ekosport has chosen Intershop's omni-channel commerce platform Intershop 7 to power its international online shop. The sports retailer, based in France,…
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BRC survey reveals customers using less cash than ever as retailers make it easier and more convenient to shop and pay

LONDON, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Customers are using less cash than ever as retailers make it easier and more convenient to shop and pay. New data reveals that a growing proportion of smaller payments previously made in cash are now being made in other ways. The availability of contactless cards, handy express stores and…
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General Growth Properties CEO Sandeep Mathrani and CFO Michael Berman to present at NAREIT REITWeek 2014 investor conference on June 4

Chicago, Illinois, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  General Growth Properties, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: GGP) today announced that Sandeep Mathrani, chief executive officer, and Michael Berman, chief financial officer, will present at the NAREIT REITWeek 2014 investor conference in New York on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The live audio-­only webcast will…
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Kimco management to present in the REITWeek 2014 NAREIT’s Investor Forum on June 3, 2014

NEW HYDE PARK, New York, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM) announced today that its management will participate in the REITWeek 2014 NAREIT’s Investor Forum on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in New York. Kimco management will provide a general overview of the company followed by a question and answer session. The webcast…
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Toys“R”Us, Inc. supports nonprofit organization dedicated to finding childhood cancer cure Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

Company Renews Commitment to Help Fight Pediatric Cancer with Nationwide Fundraising and Awareness Program, In-Store Events and User-Generated Social Media Initiative Wayne, NJ, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced it has reaffirmed its support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure for childhood cancer. Beginning this Sunday, June 1…
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Apple® to acquire subscription streaming music service Beats Music, and Beats Electronics for $3 billion

CUPERTINO, California, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Apple® today announced it has agreed to acquire the critically acclaimed subscription streaming music service Beats Music, and Beats Electronics, which makes the popular Beats headphones, speakers and audio software. As part of the acquisition, Beats co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre will join Apple. Apple is acquiring the…
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ShopRite and Procter & Gamble partner to bring Caroline’s Carts to more than 250 ShopRite stores

Woodbridge, NJ, 2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite and Procter & Gamble have partnered to bring Caroline’s Carts, specialized shopping carts created for special needs children, to more than 250 ShopRite stores across the Northeast. Starting in the month of June, Caroline’s Carts will be available at all ShopRite stores. A special event with Drew Ann Long,…
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Jessica Alba’s The Honest Company products to be available in Target

MINNEAPOLIS,  2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Jessica Alba is about to be an everyday fixture in the aisles of Target and pages of Target.com. Starting June 15, an assortment of The Honest Company, which Jessica co-founded with former CEO of Healthy Child Healthy World, Christopher Gavigan, will be available at Target. Ranging from diapers and biodegradable wipes to organic skin care…
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Wincor Nixdorf launches new version of its global software platform TP.net 5.5

Paderborn, Germany,  2014-6-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Retail software needs to integrate the online and offline worlds and meet all the requirements of functionality, architecture and international orientation of retail companies. This is because today's consumers interact with a retail company via various touchpoints, for example, they gather information online but make their purchases in…
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Tesco starts online grocery home delivery service in Shetland

Customers welcome savings in time and petrol New service creates 30 new jobs Click & Collect to launch on June 4 Cheshunt, England,  2014-5-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Tesco reached a major milestone in the history of its online grocery home delivery service this week by taking shopping ordered on the net to customers in…
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Tesco forms Joint Venture with China Resources Enterprise Limited to create the leading multi-format retailer in China

Cheshunt, England,  2014-5-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Following its previous announcement and subsequent confirmation of the satisfaction of all conditions, Tesco has completed the formation of a Joint Venture with China Resources Enterprise, Limited (“CRE”) to create the leading multi-format retailer in China (the “Joint Venture” or “JV”). The JV combines Tesco’s best-in-class retail practices, international…
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Sainsbury’s opened its 200th convenience store in Shepherd’s Bush Road in Hammersmith London

LONDON, 2014-5-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Sainsbury’s opened its 200th convenience store in London today, creating 25 local jobs. Shepherd’s Bush Road Local in Hammersmith represents 16 years of continuous growth since Sainsbury’s opened its first convenience store, also in Hammersmith, in 1998. Over 6,000 people are employed in Sainsbury’s convenience stores across Greater London, and…
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Belk, Inc. announces operating results for fiscal first quarter ended May 3, 2014

Online sales grow 42 percent Company repurchases $94.3 million in stock CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2014-5-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Belk, Inc., the nation’s largest family owned and operated fashion department store company, today announced operating results for its fiscal first quarter ended May 3, 2014. Tim Belk, chairman and chief executive officer of Belk, Inc., said, “First…
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IKEA in Merriam to install largest rooftop solar array in Kansas before the store’s opening in Fall 2014

MERRIAM, KS, 2014-5-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced solar energy plans for its Kansas City-area store opening Fall 2014 in Merriam, KS. Pending permits, rooftop panel installation will begin next month, with completion before the store’s opening, making the project the largest rooftop solar array in the State…
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Sigma: Amcal Pharmacy honored with Canstar Blue Most Satisfied Customers Award – Pharmacy for 2014

Victoria, Australia, 2014-5-30 — /EPR Retail News/  —  Amcal Pharmacy has won the prestigious Canstar Blue Most Satisfied Customers Award - Pharmacy for 2014, ahead of other well-known pharmacy brands. “We are extremely pleased to receive the Canstar Blue award on behalf of our Amcal pharmacies this year. Amcal pharmacists pride themselves on providing expert advice…
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General Growth Properties, Inc. released its 2014 Sustainability Report

Chicago, Illinois, 2014-5-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —   General Growth Properties, Inc. (“GGP”) (NYSE: GGP) today released its 2014 Sustainability Report. The report covers many of GGP’s significant achievements in Sustainability during the pastcalendar year and details GGP’s integrated approach to environmental and social responsibility. Click here for the 2014 GGP Sustainability Report. Highlights of the 2014 GGP…
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Gap Inc’s Growth, Innovation and Digital division president Art Peck to present at Goldman Sachs’ Fifth Annual dotCommerce Day on June 4, 2014

SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-5-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —   Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that Art Peck, president of the company’s Growth, Innovation and Digital division, will address investors at Goldman Sachs’ Fifth Annual dotCommerce Day in New York City on June 4, 2014. A live webcast of the presentation will be accessible from www.gapinc.com (follow the Investors, Financial…
May 30, 20140Comments

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Banana Republic’s give-back program ONE+ALL invites customers to shop in support of Community-Focused Organizations

New York, NY, 2014-5-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Banana Republic is proud to announce the expansion of its ONE+ALL program that commits volunteer hours and fund-raising support to organizations that make a difference in communities where the brand’s employees work and live. Over the first weekend in June, customers are invited to shop for a…
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ICSC and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index: Retail sales slipped by 1.2% for the week ending May 24, 2014

NEW YORK, 2014-5-28 — /EPR Retail News/ —  A combination of one-off factors, adverse weather and consumers’ willingness to travel over this past Memorial Day weekend, led to the decline in weekly sales. As a result retail sales slipped by 1.2% for the week ending May 24, 2014, according to the International Council of Shopping…
May 28, 20140Comments

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Babies“R”Us® and Disney Baby partner to bring more options to expecting parents through combined offerings of products and services

Two of the Biggest Names in Baby Products Join Forces to Bring More Options to Parents Through Babies“R”Us Registry and Disney Baby Offerings WAYNE, NJ, 2014-5-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Babies“R”Us®, the nation’s leading dedicated baby products retailer, and Disney, with its Disney Baby brand, are teaming up to bring more options to new and expecting parents…
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Wegmans Employee Scholarship Program to award college tuition assistance to 1,766 new recipients for the upcoming academic year

ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-5-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets has announced that the Wegmans Employee Scholarship Program will award college tuition assistance to 1,766 new recipients for the upcoming academic year. Wegmans expects to pay out more than $4.91 million in tuition assistance to both new and returning scholarship recipients during the 2014/2015 school year. Click here…
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Rite Aid supports The Skin Cancer Foundation’s annual Road to Healthy Skin Tour

7th Annual Coast-to-Coast Tour Brings Free Skin Cancer Screenings to 53 Rite Aid Pharmacies Nationwide   CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-5-28 — /EPR Retail News/ —  For the seventh consecutive year, Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) will proudly serve as the presenting sponsor of The Skin Cancer Foundation's annual Road to Healthy Skin Tour. Kicking off today, the Tour…
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Meijer Style Team shares some style tips to highlight the versatility of soft pant dressing

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-5-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — One of this season’s most popular trends is the addition of soft pants – palazzo and straight legs – to a wardrobe because the flowing design offers extreme comfort and femininity. The Meijer Style Team would like to share some style tips to highlight the versatility…
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Target forms Digital Advisory Council to accelerate its digital transformation

Company also hiring additional engineers for Target.com and Mobile product teams -- all part of digital transformation MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-5-28 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) announced it has formed a Digital Advisory Council, as part of its efforts to accelerate its digital transformation. The panel of technology industry leaders will help guide Target’s omnichannel…
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CBRE’s global corporate headquarters honored by the International Interior Design Associated (IIDA) at the 26th Annual Calibre Awards

Los Angeles, CA, 2014-5-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE’s global corporate headquarters in Downtown Los Angeles was honored by the International Interior Design Associated (IIDA) at the 26th Annual Calibre Awards. CBRE and Gensler, its architectural partner on the project, received the Work Medium award which recognizes the best office projects between 20,000 and 50,000 square…
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