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Panera Bread to add new version of its seasonal pumpkin spice latte and new line of ‘clean’ bottled beverages this fall

Company Unveils ‘Clean’ Pumpkin Spice Latte and New Bottled Beverages Without Artificial Colors, Flavors, Sweeteners or Preservatives St. Louis, 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — This fall, Panera Bread’s (NASDAQ: PNRA) U.S. bakery-cafes will add a new version of its seasonal pumpkin spice latte and a new line of ‘clean’ bottled beverages that are free of…

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Coop lanciert neues Ladenkonzept

Immer mehr Menschen verpflegen sich unterwegs und nicht mehr zuhause oder im Restaurant. Diese Entwicklung hat Coop früh erkannt und ihre Kompetenz im Bereich des Ausserhauskonsums ausgebaut. Nun lanciert die Detailhändlerin unter dem Namen «Coop to go» ein neues Ladenkonzept, das sich ausschliesslich auf die Ausserhausverpflegung ausrichtet. Das umfangreiche Angebot umfasst beispielsweise eine Müesli- und…

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US Foods announces that 11 US Foods chefs have joined the elite team of Food Fanatics Chefs

11 Culinary Experts Join the Food Fanatics Movement; Will Share Their Passion and Expertise with Restaurateurs Across the Country Rosemont, Ill., 2015-8-18— /EPR Retail News/ — As one of the nation’s most innovative food companies and leading distributors, US Foods is continuing to set the stage for the future of the food service industry. Today, the…

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Arla Foods UK confirms that Asda’s increased price that it pays for milk will be shared directly with its farmer owners

First major grocery retailer customer to agree nationwide pledge across all its liquid fresh milk Industry-leading British cheddar labelling introduced to help customers to support British dairy farmers LEEDS, 2015-8-18— /EPR Retail News/ — Arla Foods UK has today confirmed that Asda’s increased price that it pays for milk, which came into effect this morning,…

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Trace One and BRC Global Standards release the updated BRC Global Standards Directory

Enhanced Certification Portal allows flexibility, cost savings and complete compliance with Food 7 Standard LONDON, 2015-8-18— /EPR Retail News/ — Trace One, the global leader in private label product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions, and BRC Global Standards, today announced the updated BRC Global Standards Directory powered by Trace One, which now allows retailers and suppliers to…

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Dunkin’ Donuts signs development agreement with Panama City Donut Network, LLC, to develop two Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

LEADING COFFEE AND BAKERY CHAIN SEEKS FRANCHISEE CANDIDATES IN ALEXANDRIA, BATON ROUGE, LAFAYETTE, LAKE CHARLES, MONROE AND NEW ORLEANS CANTON, MA, 2015-8-17— /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group, Panama City Donut Network, LLC, to…

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Whole Foods Market opens its new 40,000 square foot store at 199 US Highway 41 in Schererville, Indiana on Sept. 23, 2015

New Store Marks First Whole Foods Market in Northwest Indiana AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-8-17— /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, the world’s leading natural and organic foods grocer, opens its new 40,000 square foot store located at 199 US Highway 41 in Schererville, Indiana, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. The much-anticipated store will provide residents in and…

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Komodo Dragon chilli peppers arrives at Tesco stores

Hot chilli pepper lovers – take a deep breath, grab some milk and prepare for meltdown – the Komodo Dragon has arrived. CHESHUNT, England, 2015-8-13— /EPR Retail News/ — That’s the name of Britain’s hottest ever commercially grown chilli pepper sold on a supermarket shelf which is set to send heat levels rocketing in kitchens across the…

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Commissary reintroduces cooked poultry products in South Korea by Labor Day

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-8-13— /EPR Retail News/ — Commissary shoppers in South Korea will begin to see cooked poultry products back on shelves by Labor Day. On July 13, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a revision to Korea's embargo to allow heat-treated poultry and poultry products from the U.S. Learning the news, the Defense Commissary Agency…

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BJ’s Restaurants announces the opening of its new restaurant in Avon, Indiana

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, 2015-8-12— /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) today announced the opening of its new restaurant in Avon, Indiana on Monday, August 10, 2015. The new BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse® is located at Avon Commons in the city of Avon off of Highway 36 and Ronald Reagan Parkway. The restaurant is approximately a…

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Wegmans begins construction of its new 120,000 square foot store at West Broad Marketplace

RICHMOND, VA, 2015-8-12— /EPR Retail News/ — Short Pump residents may be excited to know that the eagerly anticipated 120,000 SF Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is slated to begin construction at West Broad Marketplace on August 10. West Broad Marketplace is owned by the Mid-Atlantic retail developer NVRetail, Inc. in partnership with Excel Trust, and is located…

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Wegmans Food Markets now hiring and training full-time employees for its first store in the Richmond market, opening spring 2016 in Midlothian

MIDLOTHIAN, VA, 2015-8-12— /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets is now hiring and training full-time employees for its first store in the Richmond market, opening spring 2016 in Midlothian. Available positions include everything from entry-level management to customer service, culinary, and restaurant service. The store will employ approximately 550 people, 500 of whom will be hired locally.…

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US Foods unveiled a special edition of The Scoop

Special Edition Scoop with a Twist Puts Focus on Bold Flavors and Tried and True Favorites Rosemont, Ill., 2015-8-11— /EPR Retail News/ — Continuing its focus on product innovation, US Foods today unveiled a special edition of The Scoop, featuring a blend of favorite products from prior Scoop launches and a sampling of new items perfect for…

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Publix expands its Online Easy Ordering offerings at all stores to include bakery cakes

LAKELAND, Fla., 2015-8-11— /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Publix expands its Online Easy Ordering (OEO) offerings at all stores to include bakery cakes. Since custom cake orders generally take 24 hours to fulfill, pick up will begin tomorrow, Aug. 11. To place an online cake order, visit Bakery Cakes. Screen instructions walk customers through each step…

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Morrisons to launch new milk brand where ten pence-per-litre goes directly to dairy farmers

Bradford, England, 2015-8-11— /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons is to launch a new milk brand where ten pence-per-litre of the retail price will go directly to dairy farmers. The new brand “Morrisons Milk for Farmers” will go into all stores in the autumn and is aimed at shoppers who want to directly support dairy farmers. It will…

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REWE Group verbannt Fleisch unbetäubt kastrierter Schweine aus dem Sortiment

Leitbild soll Vertragslieferanten zu besseren Haltungsbedingungen von Nutztieren bewegen Köln, 2015-8-11— /EPR Retail News/ — Ab dem 1. Januar 2017 will die REWE Group bei ihren Eigenmarken kein Frischfleisch mehr verkaufen, welches von betäubungslos kastrierten Schweinen stammt. Diese richtungsweisende und für den deutschen Einzelhandel bisher einmalige Entscheidung hat das Unternehmen heute (11.08.) seinen Vertragslieferanten mitgeteilt. Rund…

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Migros: Annina Erb über die Änderung von 150 Rezepturen und die damit verbundene Reduktion des Zucker- und Salzgehalts

ZURICH, 2015-8-10— /EPR Retail News/ — Annina Erb, Leiterin des Bereichs Ernährung und Gesundheit beim Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund, über die Änderung von 150 Rezepturen und die damit verbundene Reduktion des Zucker- und Salzgehalts. Annina Erb, warum ändert die Migros die Zusammensetzung von über 150 Produkten? Weil wir in der Schweiz generell zu viel Zucker, Salz und Fett essen, während…

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METRO GROUP acquires the Classic Fine Foods Group from private equity firm EQT

Acquisition strengthens METRO GROUP's wholesale operations - dedicated Food Service Distribution (FSD) business as a growth driver Classic Fine Foods provides access to premium FSD markets in high growth Asian mega cities and Middle East With Classic Fine Foods, wholesale market presence expands from 26 to 36 countries Further growth potential by expanding Classic Fine…

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Starbucks Coffee Company with Premium Restaurants of America opened its first store in Panama; Starbucks 15th market in Latin America

20 stores expected to open in Panama City over next five years with Premium Restaurants of America, Starbucks long-term licensing partner in Central America Building on over a decade of sourcing coffee from Panama, Starbucks stores in Panama City will feature Starbucks® premium, single-origin Starbucks Reserve Panama Carmen Estate coffee, sourced from Panama's Volcán Chiriquí Valley Starbucks…

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New World Wine Awards become one of New Zealand’s leading wine shows, with a record 1,332 entries this year

Year-on-year growth in entries has seen the New World Wine Awardsbecome one of New Zealand’s leading wine shows, with a record 1,332 entries this year. At this scale, the independent judging panel of 13 wine experts will be required to blind-taste up to 120 wines each per day over three days from 3-5 August. Auckland,…

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Taubman partners with Life Remodeled to help beautify areas at Detroit’s northeast side; donated $50,000 to pay for new technology and equipment for the Osborn High School library

Employee volunteers to beautify Osborn neighborhood and $50K donation will fund the new technology and equipment for Osborn High School’s iLab BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., 2015-8-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Detroit’s Osborn neighborhood today received a helping hand from Taubman employees as part of the company’s second annual Volunteer Day. Taubman again joined forces with Life Remodeled to…

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PREIT announces new lease with Whole Foods Market to open at Exton Square Mall in Exton, PA

Addition will provide an extraordinary shopping experience PHILADELPHIA , PA, 2015-8-6— /EPR Retail News/ — PREIT (NYSE: PEI) announced a new lease with Whole Foods Market to open at Exton Square Mall in Exton, PA. The 55,000-square foot store will complement the plans to redevelop the property, bringing a unique and engaging shopping experience this…

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Morrisons announces the appointment of Clare Grainger as Group HR Director

Bradford, England, 2015-8-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Clare has nearly 25 years of experience in HR and management, mostly in the retail sector with Morrisons and before that Asda. Most recently she has been Morrisons’ interim Group Retail Director and has been leading the stores business through a number of measures to improve the customer shopping…

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7‑Eleven celebrates 20th anniversary of its Operation Chill® incentive program for youngsters

7‑Eleven® Celebrates a Generation of Good Will with Operation Chill® DALLAS, 2015-8-6— /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc.celebrates a generation of good behavior this year with the 20th anniversary of its Operation Chill® incentive program for youngsters. For two decades, U.S. police officers have been “ticketing” kids they catch doing good with Operation Chill FREE Slurpee® drink…

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NACS and United Fresh publish new resource to help retailers examine what they need to consider to have success with a fresh produce program

​ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-8-4— /EPR Retail News/ — As more convenience stores consider expanding their fresh produce offer in stores, a new resource has been published to help them examine what they need to consider to have success with a fresh produce program. “Are You Fit for Fresh?” a simple 10-point checklist developed by the National Association of Convenience…

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Auntie Anne’s teams up with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to raise over half a million dollars this summer to help fund childhood cancer research

Iconic Soft Pretzel Brand Launches Fourth Annual Fundraising Campaign Benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation LANCASTER, Pa., 2015-8-4— /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s is continuing the fight to end childhood cancer by teaming up with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation with a goal of raising over a half a million dollars this summer to help fund childhood cancer research. Beginning…

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EROSKI arranca una campaña de promoción de alimentos cántabros

La campaña de promoción de los alimentos cántabros se desarrollará en los dos hipermercados y ocho supermercados EROSKI en Cantabria hasta el 12 de agosto La cooperativa aspira a reunir mañana en la playa de El Sardinero de Santander a más de mil jugadores en un multitudinario encuentro de pala sin precedentes EROSKI ha comercializado…

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Unilever and Walgreens partner to help provide 15 million gallons of clean water to developing communities

Purchase of Select Unilever Products at Walgreens to Trigger Donation of Clean Water Overseas* ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NEW JERSEY, 2015-8-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Announced today, Unilever and Walgreens have joined forces for the first time with Me to We to provide customers with a new way to make a positive impact on the world through everyday purchases. Give H2OPE…

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West Creek Aquaculture and Federated Co-operatives Limited partner to bring more sustainably raised seafood to Western Canadian shoppers

Saskatoon, CANADA, 2015-8-3— /EPR Retail News/ — West Creek Aquaculture and Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) are partnering to bring more sustainably raised seafood to Western Canadian shoppers. West Creek Pacific Coho Salmon, recommended by Ocean Wise and SeaChoice as a best choice for sustainability, is now available in all 170 Co-op Food Stores. West Creek is…

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Whole Foods Market announces the promotion of Jason Buechel from global VP and CIO to EVP and CIO

AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-8-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market today announced that Jason Buechel has been promoted from global vice president and chief information officer to executive vice president and chief information officer, becoming the newest member of the executive team effective immediately. Buechel retains responsibility for all aspects of information technology at Whole Foods Market. “Technology is…

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