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Whole Planet Foundation now with 1 million microloans funded worldwide

AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-5-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Planet Foundation has now funded 1 million microloans worldwide, empowering impoverished individuals in 65 countries to start or expand a home-based business. Launched in 2005 by Whole Foods Market, Whole Planet Foundation alleviates poverty in communities where the grocer sources products. Less than a decade later, the foundation has…
May 28, 20150Comments

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Produce for Kids® campaign with Meijer launches May 31 and will raise funds to bring the nutrition education program Jump with Jill to schools

GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 2015-5-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The healthy eating-focused Produce for Kids® campaign with Meijer launches May 31 and will raise funds to bring the nutrition education program, Jump with Jill, to local schools in the Meijer area. The Produce for Kids campaign offers Meijer shoppers in-store and online meal solutions, recipes and…
May 28, 20150Comments

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Starbucks baristas in China and Japan celebrated coffee artistry through competitions in pour-over brewing and latte art

Coffee is at the core of everything Starbucks does. SEATTLE, 2015-5-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — From sourcing and roasting to crafting and innovating, Starbucks partners (employees) are passionate about brewing and handcrafting the world’s best coffee beverages. Starbucks baristas in China and Japan recently celebrated coffee artistry through competitions in pour-over brewing and latte art. The Starbucks…
May 27, 20150Comments

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Haggen Pacific Southwest to donate more than 1m pounds of food to local food banks from the 100 new store openings throughout California, Arizona and Nevada

HAGGEN DONATING 1 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS AS PART OF NEW STORE OPENINGS IN CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA AND NEVADA Haggen Continues Tradition of Giving Back In Partnership with Feeding America To Support Communities Surrounding 100 New Pacific Southwest Stores Irvine, Calif.,  2015-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Continuing a long history of giving back to the…
May 22, 20150Comments

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Wegmans Food Markets to deliver 15,877 pounds of nonperishable food to the Capital Area Food Bank

LORTON, VA, 2015-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets will deliver a truckload of 15,877 pounds of nonperishable food to the Capital Area Food Bank, the region’s largest hunger relief organization, on Thursday, May 28 at 12 PM. The delivery will take place at the CAFB’s Northern Virginia location (6833 Hill Park Drive, Lorton, VA…
May 22, 20150Comments

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Auntie Anne’s announces the arrival of new limited-time only menu item, the Cheddar Stuffed Pretzel Nuggets

Iconic Soft Pretzel Franchise Introduces New Cheddar Stuffed Pretzel Nuggets LANCASTER, Pa., 2015-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, announced today the arrival of a new, limited-time only menu item to join its wide array of freshly-baked pretzel products. Available nationwide beginning May 18, Cheddar Stuffed Pretzel Nuggets offer…
May 22, 20150Comments

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Starbucks opens Military Family Store near Hill Air Force Base in Clearfield, Utah

SEATTLE, 2015-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — “Everyone told me when you leave the military you’ll never find the camaraderie you have now,” said Mike Campbell, a U.S. Navy veteran. “I actually found it on day one working at Starbucks.” Campbell is one of 3,700 partners (employees) with a military affiliation who have joined Starbucks since…
May 22, 20150Comments

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IKEA to host its annual Midsummer Smörgåsbord event in the restaurants of all IKEA U.S. stores on June 12

Tickets Available for $16.99 Adults / $4.99 Kids 12 & Under; Discounted Prices for IKEA FAMILY* Members ($12.99 Adults / $2.99 Kids 12 & Under) CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 2015-5-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA is hosting its annual Midsummer Smörgåsbord event in the restaurants of all IKEA U.S. stores on Friday, June 12. “Midsommar” (midsummer) marks the longest…
May 20, 20150Comments

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Starbucks Coffee Company announces partnership with Spotify®

Partnership Connects Starbucks 7,000 U.S. Company-Owned Stores, 10M-Member My Starbucks Rewards Loyalty Program and Spotify’s 60M Users to Create First-of-Its-Kind Music Ecosystem MSR Members and Spotify Users to Earn "Stars as Currency" for Subscribing to Spotify Premium Popular Starbucks Music Made Available for Everyone on Spotify SEATTLE, 2015-5-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Company…
May 19, 20150Comments

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Haggen partners with Swinomish Fish Company to bring fresh Baker Lake salmon to its seafood cases this spring

Baker Lake, Wash. and Bellingham, Wash., 2015-5-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — In Haggen’s continuing mission to provide the very best local products to its customers, the company has forged a new partnership with Swinomish Fish Company to bring fresh Baker Lake salmon to its seafood cases this spring. Northwest salmon season is upon us, and the…
May 18, 20150Comments

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Tesco again named as the Sandwich Multiple Retailer of the Year at the British Sandwich Industry Awards

Cheshunt, England, 2015-5-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the second consecutive year, Tesco has been named as the Sandwich Multiple Retailer of the Year at the British Sandwich Industry Awards. Tesco has been recognised for delivering innovative and quality products for customers. The award comes as the retailer has redesigned its sandwiches and wraps lines and…
May 18, 20150Comments

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CVS Health study: employer-sponsored smoking cessation programs with financial incentives associated with higher rates of quitting smoking

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new study by the CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) Research Institute and researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, finds that employer-sponsored smoking cessation programs with financial incentives are associated with higher rates of quitting smoking…
May 15, 20150Comments

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Sobeys supports Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day encouraging public to stand up for the importance of food education

Sobeys encourages employees and Canadians of all ages to get cooking and join a food-focused event on May 15 STELLARTON, NS, 2015-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the second year in a row, Sobeys is proud to support Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day, a global day of action encouraging the public to stand up for the…
May 15, 20150Comments

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Starbucks Corporation to present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 27, 2015

SEATTLE, 2015-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) today announced the company will present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available at http://investor.starbucks.com. An archived webcast will also be available on Starbucks website, at the same URL. About…
May 15, 20150Comments

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Starbucks introduces new summer bakery items to pair with coffee and tea

SEATTLE, 2015-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks has introduced new summer bakery items that pair well with coffee and tea: S’mores Tart - toasted marshmallow on top of graham cracker tart crust, filled with milk chocolate. Frappuccino Sugar Cookie - shaped like a Frappuccino® blended beverage this cookie has chocolate and vanilla icing. Red Berry Cheese Danish - sweet cheese…
May 15, 20150Comments

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Starbucks: News reports that Starbucks mobile app has been hacked are false

SEATTLE, 2015-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks takes the obligation to protect customers’ information seriously. News reports that the Starbucks mobile app has been hacked are false. Like all major retailers, the company has safeguards in place to constantly monitor for fraudulent activity and works closely with financial institutions. To protect the integrity of these…
May 15, 20150Comments

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Ellie Simmonds launches nationwide tour to encourage young people to take part in this year’s Sainsbury’s School Games

LONDON, 2015-5-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thursday 14th May, Manchester: 10 children from Greater Manchester were treated to a special swimming lesson from four-time Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds, as part of a national push to encourage children to take part in the Sainsbury’s School Games. The star swimmer is embarking on a nationwide tour,…
May 15, 20150Comments

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Tesco scooped 132 medals for its own-label wine at the International Wine Challenge

Cheshunt, England, 2015-5-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco scooped over 100 medals for its own-label wine at the International Wine Challenge. Overall the retailer picked up a remarkable 132 gongs including 5 Gold, 21 Silver and 45 Bronze medals. An impressive, 98 per cent of the wines Tesco entered into the awards received a medal. Jason Tarry,…
May 13, 20150Comments

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Foodstuffs stores to implement changes to the infant formula security protocols announced in March 2015

North Island, New Zealand, 2015-5-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following discussion with MPI we can confirm that our stores will be implementing some variations to the infant formula security protocols that have been in place since the threat was announced in March 2015. Across our New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square stores we will continue to…
May 12, 20150Comments

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Tesco scooped 12 Gold and 12 Silver Awards at The Grocer’s Own Label Food and Drink Awards

Cheshunt, England, 2015-5-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco scooped an impressive 14 awards for its finest* range at The Grocer’s Own Label Food and Drink Awards. Overall, the retailer picked up 24 gongs including 12 Gold and 12 Silver Awards. Jason Tarry, Head of Product at Tesco said, “We are delighted that once again we have…
May 12, 20150Comments

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Tesco helped recreate the spirit of ’45 by surprising party hosts across the UK with free food for VE Day street parties

Tesco helps recreate the spirit of ’45 by surprising a number of party hosts with free food for local street parties Tesco has long association with Armed Forces dating back to the supermarket’s founder, Jack Cohen Figures revealed today show Tesco customers have smashed records by donating a record £5.3 million during 2014’s Poppy Appeal,…
May 11, 20150Comments

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More than 1,800 have signed up for Starbucks College Achievement Plan

SEATTLE, 2015-5-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just one month after Starbucks and Arizona State University announced the expansion of a unique benefit to pay for partners (employees) college education, more than 1,800 have signed up. “These impressive numbers reflect that the students recognize how a college degree can dramatically elevate the possibilities for their income and…
May 11, 20150Comments

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Starbucks introduces the Mini Frappuccino® nationally

SEATTLE, 2015-5-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Frappuccino® fans have made more than 6,000 suggestions regarding the blended beverage on My Starbucks Idea®. While most customers offer ideas for new flavor combinations, many have been asking for a smaller drink size. Today Starbucks is introducing the Mini Frappuccino® nationally. The 10 ounce serving size is available for a…
May 11, 20150Comments

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Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. publishes its third Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report – Broadening Our Horizons

CANTON, MA, 2015-5-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today published Broadening Our Horizons, the company’s third Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report. The report outlines Dunkin’ Brands’ ongoing commitment to sustainability efforts to meet the needs of its franchisees, employees and guests, while serving local…
May 11, 20150Comments

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Dunkin’ Donuts to open nine restaurants in Albuquerque with existing franchise group NMR LLC in Summer 2016

CANTON, MA, 2015-5-11 — /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, NMR, LLC, to develop five Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants and four multi-brand restaurants with its sister brand, Baskin-Robbins, in Albuquerque and its surrounding areas. The first…
May 11, 20150Comments

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Carrefour’s robot Nao tours hypermarkets in Spain to teach children the secrets to a healthy life

MADRID, SPAIN, 2015-5-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour has organised a tour of various hypermarkets in Spain, sharing the secrets to a healthy life with very young children. Fifty children were at the programme’s launch at a Carrefour centre in Madrid. In April, with support from the Fundacion Espanola Nutricion, Carrefour launched an initiative to…
May 8, 20150Comments

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Starbucks moves Ethos Water sourcing and manufacturing out of California due to serious drought conditions and necessary water conservation efforts in the state

SEATTLE, 2015-5-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Due to the serious drought conditions and necessary water conservation efforts in California, Starbucks is moving the sourcing and manufacturing of Ethos Water out of state. Beginning the first week of May and over the next six months, Starbucks plans to move production to its Pennsylvania supplier, while simultaneously…
May 8, 20150Comments

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Starbucks® mobile app nominated for GeekWire’s “App of the Year” award

SEATTLE, 2015-5-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Celebrating Northwest technology and innovation, the annual GeekWire Awards are a bit of a cross between the Oscars and a geek prom. Tonight (5/7/15)  members of Starbucks digital production team were there among fellow tech all-stars because Starbucks® mobile app is nominated for GeekWire’s "App of the Year" award. The winner was a…
May 8, 20150Comments

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Whole Foods Market to open flagship mountain store in Park City, Utah, in early 2017

Leading natural and organic food retailer plans for full sized, full service store to open in early 2017 PARK CITY, Utah, 2015-5-7 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market today announced its plans to open a flagship mountain store in Park City, Utah, in early 2017. The store is a new build located on Landmark…
May 7, 20150Comments

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Whole Foods Market to open store in Brighton, N.Y. as part of a new Daniele Family development

Whole Foods Market announced today its plans to open a 55,000-square-foot store in Brighton, N.Y., as part of a new Daniele Family development BRIGHTON, N.Y., 2015-5-7 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market’s first store in the Rochester area will be located on Monroe Avenue off Interstate 590.  Expected to open in 2017, it will…
May 7, 20150Comments

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