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The Discount Drug Stores recognises Balwyn North Discount Drug Store with Pharmacy of the Year Award

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Jun-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Discount Drug Stores (DDS) award for top store goes to Balwyn North Discount Drug Store.  They received the Pharmacy of the Year Award at the DDS National Conference in Sydney last week. DDS Executive General Manager Douglas Kuskopf-Dallas said this recognises the exceptional customer service Balwyn North Discount Drug Store offers its customers. “Our brand values…

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Discount Drug Stores announce customer service transformations to maximise their professional services offering

Rowville VIC, Australia, 2016-Jun-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Discount Drug Stores (DDS) announced a host of customer service transformations at their 2016 national conference in Sydney this week. These included new initiatives to maximise their professional services offering, and dispensary workflow innovations allowing pharmacists to spend more time with customers. Having achieved year-on-year growth in its…

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CVS Health announces that its CVS Pharmacy locations in Target stores are now open in Oregon

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that the first CVS Pharmacy locations in Target stores are now open in Oregon. The pharmacies, located in several metropolitan areas, including Portland>Eugene and Medford, are being operated through a store-within-a-store format and are branded CVS Pharmacy. "We're excited to introduce our…

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MinuteClinic opens eight new locations inside Target stores in Maryland

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — MinuteClinic, the retail medical clinic of CVS Health, has opened eight new locations inside Target stores inMaryland , including six in the Baltimore metropolitan area. The clinics located in stores in Annapolis , Baltimore (Canton ), Bel Air , Cockeysville , Ellicott City ,Nottingham , Silver…

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CVS Health opens CVS Pharmacy locations in Target stores throughout Washington

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that the first CVS Pharmacy locations in Target stores are now open in Washington. The pharmacies, located in several metropolitan areas, including Olympia, Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma, are being operated through a store-within-a-store format and are branded CVS Pharmacy. "We're excited to…

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BRC, FDF, SSA launches new guidance for food companies on use of culinary dried herbs and spices

LONDON, 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new resource launched today will provide food companies that use culinary dried herbs and spices with industry best practice guidance on assessing and protecting the authenticity of these products. Food companies will be able to use the practical guidance to ensure that they have the appropriate measures in place…

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Immochan Romania obtains BREEAM Excellent certification for its project Coresi Shopping Resort

ROMANIA, 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Immochan Romania obtained the BREEAM Excellent certification for its project Coresi Shopping Resort, from Brașov. Thus, CORESI becomes the commercial center with the highest sustainability ranking in the country, the first in Romania and the second in Central and Eastern Europe to achieve this exigent certification level. BuildGreen, a…

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Stradivarius opened its biggest global flagship on London’s Oxford Street

The new flagship at 309 Oxford Street has a total area of 1,500 sqm (16,145 sqft) spread over three floors. LONDON, 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stradivarius, the young fashion and accessories brand of the Inditex group, has opened its biggest global flagship on London's Oxford Street. The new store at 309 Oxford Street has…

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NACS strongly opposes Rep. Hensarling’s proposal to repeal debit swipe fee reform

Alexandria, VA, 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — NACS today released the following statement regarding plans announced by Rep. Jeb Hensarling (TX-5), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, to repeal the Durbin Amendment, which reformed debit card swipe fees: “NACS strongly opposes Rep. Hensarling’s proposal to repeal debit swipe fee reform, which has saved consumers nearly…

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Wegmans Food Markets now hiring and training full-time employees for its Hanover Township store, NJ set to open in spring 2017

HANOVER, NJ, 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets is now hiring and training for full-time positions at its Hanover Township store in Morris County, set to open in spring 2017. Available full-time openings range from customer service and entry-level management to culinary positions, such as line cooks. The new store will employ approximately…

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MaraNatha® voluntarily recalls certain MaraNatha® All Natural Sunflower Seed Butter due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Lake Success, NY, 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — MaraNatha®, under advice from its co-manufacturer of sunflower seed butter, is voluntarily recalling a limited number of retail lots of MaraNatha® All Natural Sunflower Seed Butter because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Product information is as follows: ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT UPC “USE BY” DATE RANGE MaraNatha®…

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FIRST SOURCE recalls various products containing Sunflower Kernels due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Tonawanda, NY, 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — FIRST SOURCE of Tonawanda, NY, is recalling the following items because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes: 15 LBS Alpine Valley Fitness Mix with distribution dates between 06/4/15-5/31/16 15 LBS Alpine Valley Yogurt Fruit/Nut Mix with distribution dates between 06/4/15-5/31/16 15 LBS Alpine Valley Sunshine…

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Nature’s One voluntarily recalls certain PediaSmart® Dairy Vanilla complete nutrition beverage powder due to incorrect scoop size

Silver Spring, MD, 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nature’s One of Lewis Center, OH is voluntarily recalling three lots of PediaSmart®Dairy Vanilla complete nutrition beverage powder packaged in 12.7 ounce cans, which bear the lot numbers located on the bottom of the can.  This product is generally consumed by individuals between the ages of 13…

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Brown & Haley expands voluntary recall of Mountain Thins “Trail Mix” flavor that may be impacted by sunflower seeds contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Silver Spring, MD, 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brown & Haley of Tacoma, Washington is taking the precautionary measure of expanding its voluntary recall to include one additional lot of Mountain Thins “Trail Mix” flavor that may be impacted by sunflower seeds contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal…

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PRODUCT RECALL: Frito-Lay Rold Gold Tiny Twists, Rold Gold Thins, Rold Gold Sticks and Rold Gold Honey Wheat Braided due to potential undeclared peanut allergen

PLANO, Texas, 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Frito-Lay today announced a voluntary recall of select Rold Gold Tiny Twists, Rold Gold Thins, Rold Gold Sticks and Rold Gold Honey Wheat Braided due to a potential undeclared peanut allergen. This recall is the direct result of a recent recall by a Frito-Lay supplier of certain lots of…

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The Body Shot Bar voluntarily recalls Step 2 60 gold capsule due to undeclared Sibutramine

Silver Spring, MD, 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Body Shot Bar is voluntarily recalling all lots distributed March 1- May 6 2016 of Step 2 60 gold capsule (350MG per) capsules to the consumer level. Step 2 has been found positive for Sibutramine after FDA sampling and testing. Sibutramine is an appetite suppressant that was…

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Herr Foods Inc. voluntarily recalls 4 oz. Waffle Works Double Chocolate Waffle Sandwiches due to an undeclared milk allergen

NOTTINGHAM, PA, 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Herr Foods Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of Waffle Works Brand 4 oz. packages of Double Chocolate Waffle Sandwiches due to an undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if…

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Rucker’s Makin’ Batch Candies voluntarily recalls certain Dollywood Cajun Mix cello bag due to the potential presence of Listeria Monocytogenes

Silver Spring, MD, 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rucker’s Makin’ Batch Candies, Inc. of Bridgeport, IL is voluntarily recalling the specific code dates listed below of Dollywood Cajun Mix cello bag, due to the potential presence of Listeria Monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children,…

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Meijer opens new 192,000-square-foot supercenter in Sussex, Wisconsin

Retailer brings low prices, fresh produce delivered daily and drive-thru pharmacy to the Sussex community SUSSEX, Wis., 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer opened a new 192,000-square-foot supercenter today in Sussex, Wis. bringing local shoppers better access to low prices on high-quality merchandise, fresh produce delivered daily, and a full-service pharmacy that makes family health…

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Meijer opens new supercenter in Indianapolis’s North Kessler neighborhood

Retailer brings low prices, fresh produce delivered daily and drive-thru pharmacy to the North Kessler neighborhood GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Continuing its investment in Indianapolis, Meijer opened a new supercenter today in the city’s North Kessler neighborhood. The 192,000-square-foot store is located at 5550 N. Keystone Ave. and provides local residents…

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Meijer brings low prices on high-quality merchandise, fresh produce delivered daily and pharmacy to shoppers in Sturgis, Mich.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer opened a new 192,000-square-foot supercenter today in Sturgis, Mich., bringing Southern Michigan shoppers better access to low prices on high-quality merchandise, fresh produce delivered daily and a full-service pharmacy that makes family health care a priority. “Opening this store has been a long time coming, and we’re thrilled…

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Cotton sustainability: Only 8 out of 37 companies using most cotton made it out of the red zone in research by PAN, Solidaridad and WWF

Utrecht, The Netherlands, 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The majority of international companies using most cotton globally are failing to deliver on cotton sustainability according to new independent research published today by Pesticide Action Network (PAN) UK, Solidaridad and WWF. Just eight companies out of 37 made it out of the red zone in the ranking…

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Dollar General opens its 13th distribution center in San Antonio, Texas; creates more than 500 local jobs

Major retailer invests $100 million and creates more than 500 jobs to support southwest stores San Antonio, Texas, 2016-Jun-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — This morning (June 4, 2016), nearly 1,000 people including Dollar General (NYSE:DG) employees and their families, company executives and local government leaders celebrated the grand opening of the discount retailer’s 13th distribution center…

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Rite Aid Corporation to release its Fiscal 2017 First Quarter financial results on Thursday, June 16, 2016

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Jun-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) said today that it will release financial results for its Fiscal 2017 First Quarter at 7 a.m. Eastern time Thursday, June 16, 2016. Given the company's pending merger with Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), Rite Aid will not be holding a…

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Rite Aid Corporation opens its new distribution center in Spartanburg, S.C.

Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt to Join Rite Aid Officials at Ribbon-Cutting Today at 10 a.m.  Rite Aid Foundation Donates $25,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate as Part of Celebration CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Jun-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today (June 1, 2016) the grand opening of its…

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Whole Foods Market’s® Local Producer Loan Program provided $20 million in loans to independent producers and artisans since 2007

Local Producer Loan Program has backed 250 groundbreaking brands and growers since 2007 AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Jun-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since its inception in 2007, Whole Foods Market’s ® (NASDAQ: WFM) Local Producer Loan Program has provided a total of $20 million in low-interest loans to independent producers and artisans. The program reached its latest milestone at the…

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PREIT closes sale of two street-level retail properties in downtown Philadelphia for approximately $20 million

PHILADELPHIA, 2016-Jun-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — PREIT (NYSE: PEI) has completed the transactions for the sale of two street-level retail properties 1501 – 05 Walnut Street and 1520 – 22 Chestnut Street  in downtown Philadelphia , representing a gain on sale of approximately $20 million and a blended 3.9% cap rate. PREIT acquired the…

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PREIT to release its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2016 on Tuesday, July 26, 2016

PHILADELPHIA, 2016-Jun-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT/NYSE: PEI) intends to release its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2016 after market trading closes on Tuesday, July 26 , 2016. Management has scheduled a conference call for 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday , July 27, 2016, to review the…

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CBRE Group, Inc. ranked at #259 on FORTUNE’s 2016 list of the largest U.S.-based companies

LOS ANGELES, CA, 2016-Jun-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) has been ranked at #259 on FORTUNE’s 2016 list of the largest U.S.-based companies. CBRE has been included in the FORTUNE 500 every year since 2008. CBRE rose sharply on the FORTUNE 500 list, improving from #321 in 2015. “CBRE’s steady rise in the Fortune…

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Stop & Shop Supermarket: Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. voluntary recalls certain Atkins bar items due to potential contamination with Listeria

Purchase, NY & Quincy, MA, 2016-Jun-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following a recall by Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC announced it removed from sale certain Atkins bar items due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes. The following products are included in this recall: Atkins Day Break Cranberry Almond Bar…

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