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Whole Foods Market names Guy Cameron as brew master for its new San Jose store’s microbrewery called Mission Creek Brewing Company

Emeryville, Calif., 2014-10-31— /EPR Retail News/ — When it opens on December 9, Whole Foods Market San Jose (777 The Alameda) will house the company’s first on-site microbrewery and tap room in California, and the second on-site microbrewery company wide. The brewery and tap room will be called Mission Creek Brewing Company. Guy Cameron, formerly of Russian…

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Whole Foods Market opens its new Berkeley store at 1025 Gilman Street on Nov. 4

New store opens Nov. 4 at 10th and Gilman EMERYVILLE, Calif., 2014-10-31— /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market opens its new Berkeley store, at 1025 Gilman Street, on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Store and regional leaders will host a bread-breaking ceremony and will present a check to Berkeley USD Gardening & Cooking program. The bread breaking takes place…

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Russia’s largest food retailer “Magnit” announces the opening of its 8000th convenience store

Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-10-30— /EPR Retail News/ — PJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest food retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT) announces the opening of the 8000th convenience store. Please be informed that today the Company opened its 8000th convenience store located at 29a Svobody street, Chukhloma, Kostroma oblast. This is the first "Magnit" store in this town where…

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Indonesia: PT. Matahari Putra Prima Tbk opens its 103rd Hypermart located at Technomart in Karawang

Tangerang, Indonesia, 2014-10-30— /EPR Retail News/ — PT. Matahari Putra Prima Tbk (MPPA), a modern multi-format retailer in Indonesia, operator of Hypermart, Foodmart and Boston Health & Beauty, opened its 103rd Hypermart in Karawang. The new Hypermart is located at Technomart, the most comprehensive commercial center of electronics, automotive, and furniture in Karawang and West Java.…

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Giant Food recalls Giant brand packaged cilantro due to potential Salmonella contamination

Landover, Md., 2014-10-30— /EPR Retail News/ — Following a recall by Shenandoah Growers, Giant Food announced it removed from sale Giant brand packaged cilantro due to potential Salmonella contamination. The following product is included in this recall: Giant packaged cilantro, 2.5 oz., UPC 68826703077, purchased on or after October 9, 2014 Giant Food has received no reports of illnesses…

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The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC recalls Bell & Evans gluten free breaded chicken products due to potential Staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination

Purchase, NY & Quincy, MA, 2014-10-30— /EPR Retail News/ — Following a recall by Murry’s Inc., The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC announced it removed from sale Bell & Evans gluten free breaded chicken products due to potential Staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination. The following products are included in this recall: Bell & Evans Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breasts, 10.5…

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This Halloween Sainsbury’s launches Pumpkin recycling to help get customers composting

LONDON, 2014-10-29— /EPR Retail News/ — As Halloween approaches, Sainsbury’s launches a recycling special to help get customers composting. Sainsbury’s expects to sell just over one million pumpkins this week, as the spooky day looms. But once they’re carved, pumpkins are often thrown away – even though they are easily recycled. This year, all pumpkins sold…

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Giant Food recognized as 4-Star member of USO Metro’s 2014 Circle of Stars

Grocer Recognized at Annual Stars and Stripes Benefit for the Troops Landover, Md., 2014-10-28— /EPR Retail News/ — Giant Food announced today that it was recognized for a fourth year in a row by USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore’s Circle of Stars. Giant is being recognized this year as a 4-Star member of the Circle of Stars. The USO-Metro…

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PAK’nSAVE Westgate to open on 4 November

PAK’nSAVE Westgate is completing its finishing touches, as the eagerly anticipated supermarket gets ready to open on Tuesday 4 November at 8.15 am.   Whakatane, New Zealand, 2014-10-28— /EPR Retail News/ — The store is situated at the traffic lights of Westgate’s Fred Taylor Drive and Rua Road, which is conveniently located for both the local community and…

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Harris Teeter continues its annual Harvest Feast Food Drive and Donation Card Campaign to aid local hunger-relief efforts

Company Accepting Monetary Donations at Registers, Conducting Food Drive in Lobbies Matthews, N.C., 2014-10-28— /EPR Retail News/ — This November, Harris Teeter is continuing its annual Harvest Feast Food Drive and Donation Card Campaign to aid local hunger-relief efforts. In November 2013, Harris Teeter’s Harvest Feast campaign collected $624,000, producing more than 5.6 million* meals for those facing hunger.…

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Wegmans hosts “Love Kale” tasting event on November 1, 2014 at all Wegmans stores

ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-10-28— /EPR Retail News/ — Remember when kale got no respect, when it's pretty ruffled leaves appeared on a plate only as a garnish? Well today kale is a superstar, a hip and healthy veggie with a growing fan club. Chefs love it in salads, snacks, soups and sides. With all the vitamins, minerals and…

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New Commissary and Exchange located near the Pittsburgh airport opens

FORT LEE, Va., 2014-10-27— /EPR Retail News/ — The spotlight was on military service members and their families Oct. 21 at the long-anticipated grand opening of the Pittsburgh Area Commissary and Exchange. "This is your commissary. This is your benefit," Defense Commissary Agency Director and CEO Joseph Jeu told the large gathering of more than 500 people during…

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Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. now the exclusive manufacturer of Meijer Brand K-Cup® packs for the Keurig® hot brewing system

New Meijer Brand K-Cup Packs Now Available at Meijer Stores WATERBURY, Vt., 2014-10-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., (Keurig) (NASDAQ: GMCR), a leader in specialty coffee, coffee makers, teas and other beverages with its innovative brewing technology, today announces that it is now the exclusive manufacturer of Meijer Brand K-Cup® packs for the Keurig®…

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Waitrose report shows what Brits eat and drink this year

LONDON, 2014-10-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose report shows what we're eating and drinking this year – based on millions of purchases in shops and online. The Waitrose Food & Drink Report 2014 draws on a year of Waitrose sales and new consumer research, providing a comprehensive view of British behaviour – supported with insight from…

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Whole Foods Market partners with famed local noodle producer, Sun Noodle

New York, NY, 2014-10-23— /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is pleased to announce its partnership with famed local noodle producer, Sun Noodle. Known for supplying noodles to some of the most esteemed ramen shops in the nation, including David Chang’s Momofuku Noodle Bar and Ivan Orkin’s, Ivan Ramen and Slurp Shop. Sun Noodle will…

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Wegmans Food Markets opens third Massachusetts store located in Burlington on October 26

BURLINGTON, MA, 2014-10-22— /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets, known for its incredible customer service and restaurant-quality prepared foods, is on a mission to change food shopping in Burlington. And, at 135,000 square feet, they have the space to do just that. Store Manager Kevin Russell and his team of 600 employees have been working…

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Sainsbury’s announces their ‘Super Toy Sale’ where all toys will be available for up to half price!

Christmas is an expensive time of year for families and Sainsbury’s is helping customers across the nation save a whopping £13 million on Christmas gifts this year. Up to half price on ALL toys including big brands. Don’t miss out! Sainsbury’s helps parents make super savings on quality toys LONDON, 2014-10-21— /EPR Retail News/ — The…

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Tesco and Keep Scotland Beautiful launched community grant scheme which will see communities across Scotland benefit from the proceeds of the carrier bag levy

Tesco partners with Keep Scotland Beautiful to launch environmental grant scheme £50,000 to be distributed to 200 groups across the country Cheshunt, England, 2014-10-21— /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco and environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful have launched a community grant scheme which will see communities across Scotland benefit from the proceeds of the carrier bag levy…

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Whole Foods Market stores now accepting Apple Pay

Offering an easy, secure and private way to pay at America’s healthiest grocery store AUSTIN, Texas, 2014-10-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is now offering its customers the ability to make purchases with Apple Pay, a new service expected to transform mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay for items at Whole…

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Whole Planet Foundation joins forces with “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I” to raise $1 million for global poverty alleviation

Offers participants opportunity to win movie premiere tickets and a $1,000 Whole Foods Market® gift card AUSTIN, Texas, 2014-10-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Planet Foundation is joining forces with “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part I” as one of its official charitable partners, with the goal of raising $1 million for global poverty alleviation. Starting today, shoppers can…

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The Meijer Simply Give fall campaign generated more than $2.6 million for food pantries throughout the Midwest

Retailer’s hunger relief campaign generated more than $2.6 million for local food pantries GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-10-20— /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer Simply Give campaign held this fall generated more than $2.6 million for food pantries throughout the Midwest – an amount that nearly doubled the generous donations received from its previous record-breaking season earlier…

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Price Chopper raises funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

SCHENECTADY, NY, 2014-10-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper is selling plush hippos and fundraising through a month-long pin-up campaign, marking the 13th year the regional supermarket chain has partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “Bolstered by the support of teammates and guests alike, Price Chopper has been a committed partner to St. Jude for more than…

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Russia’s largest food retailer Magnit opens new distribution center in Kolomna (Moscow region)

Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-10-20— /EPR Retail News/ — PJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest food retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT) announces the opening of a new distribution center in Kolomna. Please be informed that the Company has opened a new distribution center (DC) in Kolomna (Moscow region). Total space of the warehouse is about 84 thsd. sq. m.…

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Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon to debut his personally designed Signature Sub Sandwich at Harris Teeter

Reston, VA, 2014-10-16— /EPR Retail News/ — Garcon to Sign Autographs, Sample Signature Sub Sandwich, Introduce Fans to Must-Have Meal for Lunch Date:       Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 Time:       noon – 1 p.m. Where:    Spectrum Center Harris Teeter 11806 Spectrum Center Reston, Va. 20190 Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed! Tuesday, Oct. 21, Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon…

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Carrefour Brazil opened its first retail outlet under the Supeco banner

São Paulo, Brazil, 2014-10-16— /EPR Retail News/ — On 9 October, Carrefour Brazil opened its first retail outlet under the Supeco banner in the country. The store is located in Sorocaba, in São Paulo. Under the management of Atacadão, this new format is geared towards everyday products and was especially created to serve small businesses and…

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Produce for Better Health Foundation and NGA announce partnership focused on the continuing education of supermarket dietitians

Arlington, VA, 2014-10-15— /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Oct 13, 2014), Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) and the National Grocers Association (NGA) are announcing a newly formed partnership between the two organizations focused on the continuing education of supermarket dietitians within the independent and small retail chains and wholesale grocers. Supermarket dietitians are a key resource…

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Harris Teeter opens its Village Square Shopping Center store on Oct. 29, 2014

Matthews, N.C., 2014-10-15— /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter is proud to welcome shoppers to its Village Square Shopping Center store on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014 and is celebrating the grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8 a.m. on that day. This store replaces Harris Teeter’s Cary Towne Center location, which closed earlier this…

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Delhaize Group announces the departure of its EVP Maura Abeln Smith effective November 1st 2014

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2014-10-13— /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group is announcing that Maura Abeln Smith, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and General Secretary for Delhaize Group, will leave the company effective November 1st 2014. "I am grateful for Maura's service. She came to Delhaize Group at a time of transition in leadership. She was committed, worked…

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The Co-operative Food expands range of trusted baby products

MANCHESTER, UK, 2014-10-13— /EPR Retail News/ — Parents can now find an even bigger range of trusted baby products right on their doorstep with The Co-operative Food’s latest arrivals – all the same great value. Shortlisted for an award with Mother and Baby Magazine, the convenience retailer’s own-brand “Loved by us” disposable nappies range have introduced…

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ShopRite and Kimberly-Clark to bring trees to Newark with donation of $50,000 to the Greater Newark Conservancy’s summer Urban Tree Tenders intern program

Keasbey, NJ, 2014-10-9— /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite and Kimberly-Clark have partnered to bring trees to the city of Newark with a donation of $50,000 to the Greater Newark Conservancy’s summer Urban Tree Tenders intern program. The Urban Tree Tenders program provides supervised training for Newark youth in landscaping and horticulture to increase employability and earning potential.…

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