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Baskin-Robbins’ first “Celebrate 31” promotion for 2016: all regular and kids scoops for just $1.31

Guests can enjoy any scoop of ice cream for $1.31 and two-scoop sundaes for $3.31 at participating Baskin-Robbins shops nationwide

CANTON, Mass., 2016-Jan-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is holding its first “Celebrate 31” promotion of 2016 on Sunday, January 31. Throughout the year, on the 31st of each month, guests can enjoy all regular and kids scoops for just $1.31 and two-scoop sundaes for $3.31 at participating Baskin-Robbins locations nationwide.*

Guests can enjoy this special “Celebrate 31” deal on any of their favorite Baskin-Robbins ice cream flavors, including classics like Mint Chocolate Chip, Pralines ‘n Cream, Gold Medal Ribbon® and Very Berry Strawberry, along with seasonal favorites like Love Potion #31®, which is returning to participating Baskin-Robbins shops just in time for Valentine’s Day. Guests can also enjoy other delicious seasonal flavors at select participating Baskin-Robbins shops including Vanilla Pomegranate Parfait Frozen Yogurt, Orange Sherbet, Rock ‘n Pop Swirl andIcing on the Cake®.

Baskin-Robbins’ Classic Two-Scoop Sundae includes two scoops of a guest’s favorite ice cream flavor topped with caramel, hot fudge or strawberry topping and finished with a dollop of whipped cream, nuts and a cherry. Guests can also further customize their ice cream sundae by mixing and matching two different flavors of ice cream.

“We’re excited to kick-off 2016 with our first ‘Celebrate 31’ promotion of the year and give back to our loyal Baskin-Robbins guests,” said Carol Austin, Vice President of Marketing, Baskin-Robbins. “This promotion offers our guests a great way to try a new Baskin-Robbins flavor, like our seasonal Vanilla Pomegranate Parfait Frozen Yogurt, or enjoy a classic favorite like Pralines ‘n Cream or Jamoca® Almond Fudge.”

For more information about Baskin-Robbins’ wide variety of ice cream flavors and frozen desserts, visit www.BaskinRobbins.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/BaskinRobbins), Twitter (www.twitter.com/BaskinRobbins) or Pinterest (www.pinterest.com/baskinrobbins31).

* Offer valid on January 31st. Participation may vary. Sundae offer does not include Banana Royale, Banana Split, Brownie Sundae or Layered Sundaes. Scoop offer good on every size scoop. Waffle cones and toppings are extra. Cannot be combined with other offers. Plus applicable tax.

About Baskin-Robbins
Named the top ice cream and frozen dessert franchise in the United States by Entrepreneur magazine’s 36th annual Franchise 500(r) ranking in 2014, Baskin-Robbins is the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops. Baskin-Robbins creates and markets innovative, premium hard scoop ice cream and soft serve, custom ice cream cakes and a full range of beverages, providing quality and value to consumers at more than 7,600 retail shops in nearly 50 countries. Baskin-Robbins was founded in 1945 by two ice cream enthusiasts whose passion led to the creation of more than 1,200 ice cream flavors and a wide variety of delicious treats. Headquartered in Canton, Mass., Baskin-Robbins is part of the Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For further information, visit www.BaskinRobbins.com.

SOURCE: Baskin-Robbins

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Baskin-Robbins' first “Celebrate 31” promotion for 2016: all regular and kids scoops for just $1.31

Baskin-Robbins’ first “Celebrate 31” promotion for 2016: all regular and kids scoops for just $1.31

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Grand Parade Investments Limited will develop 250 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants and 70 Baskin-Robbins shops in South Africa over the coming years

Master franchise agreement with Grand Parade Investments calls for the development of more than 250 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants and more than 70 Baskin-Robbins shops in South Africa over the coming years

CANTON, Mass., 2016-Jan-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Brands, the parent company of two of the world’s most recognizable brands, Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced that it has signed a master franchise agreement with Grand Parade Investments Limited (GPI) to begin developing Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins restaurants in South Africa. The agreement remains subject to GPI’s receipt of approval from the Financial Surveillance Department of the South Africa Reserve Bank. Under the agreement, GPI will develop more than 250 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants and more than 70 Baskin-Robbins shops in South Africa over the coming years, with an initial focus on Cape Town and Johannesburg. The agreement also calls for the introduction of Baskin-Robbins ice cream products to supermarket chains and convenience stores in South Africa over the next several years.

“As we continue our global expansion of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, we are delighted to work with GPI to bring both brands to South Africa,” said Bill Mitchell, President, Dunkin’ Brands International. “GPI has a wealth of experience in the local restaurant and retail industry, and a strong focus on operational excellence. We look forward to supporting GPI in their efforts to make Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins available to a growing number of customers in South Africa in the years ahead.”

Dunkin’ Donuts is one of the world’s leading coffee and bakery chains, with more than 11,500 restaurants in 40 countries worldwide. Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in South Africa will feature the brand’s wide range of high-quality hot and iced coffees, lattes, espresso, cappuccino, teas, Coolatta® frozen drinks, sandwiches, bagels, and donuts, all served fast in friendly, convenient locations and at a great value. The brand will also offer regional menu items to cater to local tastes.

Baskin-Robbins is the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, with more than 7,600 locations in nearly 50 countries worldwide. Baskin-Robbins shops in South Africa will feature the brand’s extensive selection of hard scoop ice cream flavors, as well as ice cream cakes, frozen beverages, ice cream sundaes and take home treats. Baskin-Robbins ice cream will also be available in select retail shops in the coming years.

“At GPI we work with world-class partners to develop brands that will resonate with South African consumers, which is why we’re thrilled to bring Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins to the market,” said Hassen Adams, Executive Chairman at GPI. “We aim to grow both brands and contribute significantly towards the South African economy while ramping up efforts to create more jobs.”

For more information about Dunkin’ Donuts, please visit www.DunkinDonuts.com. For more information about Baskin-Robbins, please visit www.BaskinRobbins.com.

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About Dunkin’ Donuts
Founded in 1950, Dunkin’ Donuts is America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin’ Donuts is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin’ Donuts has earned the No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for nine years running. The company has more than 11,500 restaurants in 40 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin’ Donuts is part of the Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.

 

About Baskin-Robbins
Named the top ice cream and frozen dessert franchise in the United States by Entrepreneur magazine’s 36th annual Franchise 500(r) ranking in 2014, Baskin-Robbins is the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops. Baskin-Robbins creates and markets innovative, premium hard scoop ice cream and soft serve, custom ice cream cakes and a full range of beverages, providing quality and value to consumers at more than 7,600 retail shops in nearly 50 countries. Baskin-Robbins was founded in 1945 by two ice cream enthusiasts whose passion led to the creation of more than 1,300 ice cream flavors and a wide variety of delicious treats. Headquartered in Canton, Mass., Baskin-Robbins is part of the Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For further information, visit www.BaskinRobbins.com.

 

About Grand Parade Investments
Grand Parade Investments Ltd. (GPI) was formed in 1997, as a truly Broad-based, Black Economic Empowerment investment holding company. It has since grown as an enterprise with investing interests in the food, gaming and leisure industry. With a substantial shareholder base representing a broad spectrum of the population of the Western Cape, GPI has been trading effectively on the JSE since 2008 and has consistently grown its portfolio to the benefit of all of its shareholders on an annual basis. In addition its ownership of Grandplay, it also has a 25.1% shareholding in Sunwest (Pty) Ltd, which comprises both GrandWest Casino and The Table Bay Hotel, 25.1% of the Golden Valley Casino, and presently operates over 3500 LPMs at over 700 different locations across the Western Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga. GPI owns MacBrothers Catering Equipment, 10% of Spur Corporation and 51% of Grand Tellumat Manufacturing and is also the proud owner of the Burger KING® master franchise for South Africa.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: Justin Drake
Phone: 781-737-5200
Email: press@dunkinbrands.com

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Kroger’s #FuelPointsSweeps giveaway returns

CINCINNATI, 2016-Jan-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — When it comes to paying less for fuel, The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) family of stores wants to know: “How Low Can You Go?”

With Kroger’s fuel points and the current low prices of retail fuel in many parts of the country, some customers could spend as little as 1¢ per gallon to fill up their tanks.

And now, thanks to the return of Kroger’s #FuelPointsSweeps giveaway, customers have a chance to win free fuel for a month!

“With so many ways to save on fuel at Kroger, we’re inviting our customers to share just how low they can go,” said Mike Donnelly, Kroger’s executive vice president of merchandising. “Our fuel program offers so much convenience and value that it is easier than ever for our loyal customers to save.”

The company currently operates more than 2,000 fuel center locations in 37 states, making it easy to take advantage of the additional savings.

Win Free Fuel for a Month with #FuelPointsSweeps

From February 3 through February 16, Kroger family of stores customers can participate in an event to win free fuel for a month by sharing photos that answer “How Low Can You Go?” with fuel points at company fuel centers. Customers are invited to post on Kroger’s Facebook page with the hashtag #FuelPointsSweeps, or post on Instagram or Twitter, tag Kroger and use the hashtag #FuelPointsSweeps, to be automatically entered to win. Twenty-six final winners will be selected at random during the month of February and awarded “free fuel for a month” – a $200 gift card. Click here for more details.

There are many ways to save on fuel at Kroger’s family of stores*:

  • Customers can earn 1 fuel point for every $1 in groceries purchased, redeemable in nearly all supermarket fuel centers and convenience store locations, as well as participating Shell fuel stations.
  • Buy Gift Cards, Use Like Cash, Save on Fuel. Most gift cards earn double points every day – for every purchase of $50 in gift cards from Kroger’s Gift Card Mall, customers receive 100 fuel points. Customers can also earn double fuel points on No-Contract Wireless Phones and Airtime Cards.
  • Every qualifying prescription earns customers 50 fuel points, as does participation in Kroger’s Customer 1st Survey.
  • When they use the Kroger REWARDS Visa®, cardholders can earn an additional 5 cents off the cost of a gallon when they redeem points. New cardholders can save 25 cents a gallonduring their first three months as cardholders when they redeem at least 100 fuel points. Certain limitations and conditions apply. See a store associate or visit www.123rewardscard.com for full details.

*Exclusions apply. Please see full details at www.kroger.com/fuel.

Kroger, one of the world’s largest retailers, employs more than 422,000 associates who serve customers in 2,774 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 35 states and the District of Columbia under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Harris Teeter, Jay C, King Soopers, Mariano’s, Pick ‘n Save, QFC, Ralphs and Smith’s. The company also operates 786 convenience stores, 326 fine jewelry stores, 1,360 supermarket fuel centers and 37 food processing plants in the U.S.  Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger supports hunger relief, breast cancer awareness, the military and their families, and more than 30,000 schools and community organizations. Kroger contributes food and funds equal to 200 million meals a year through more than 100 Feeding America food bank partners. A leader in supplier diversity, Kroger is a proud member of the Billion Dollar Roundtable and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber’s Million Dollar Club.

SOURCE The Kroger Co.

Kroger Family of Stores Media Contacts
The Kroger Co. – General Office

Keith Dailey
Director, Media Relations/Corporate Communications
Office: 513-762-1304
Cell: 513-257-4955
Email: keith.dailey@kroger.com

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National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) to improve the consumer experience with advanced technology from Diebold

KARACHI, Pakistan, 2016-Jan-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), one of the largest commercial banks in Pakistan, has selected Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) to improve the consumer experience with advanced technology from Diebold’s latest ATM platform and maintenance services. The addition of 500 Diebold 5500 automated teller machines (ATMs) — with full maintenance services from Diebold’s local partner Touchpoint — will enable NBP to increase uptime and availability, reduce power consumption and drive greater consumer satisfaction. The decision comes in light of new regulations put forth by the State Bank of Pakistan, which requires all banks to reach a 1:1 ratio between ATMs and branches.

“It was our priority to select a partner able to provide our bank with the state-of-the art solutions needed to enhance NBP’s technology, improve the customer experience and, ultimately, offer better services to our customers across Pakistan,” said Tariq Jamali, senior executive vice president/group chief logistics and support group, NBP.

The 5500s, part of the recently announced Diebold Series ATM platform, deliver on consumers’ expectation for around-the-clock availability and on financial institutions’ need for lower cost of ownership, by providing higher uptime and up to 60 percent reduction in power consumption. In addition, the 5500s are equipped with strong security features against physical and logical attacks and provide a differentiated consumer experience through a modern visual appeal and advanced capabilities such as biometric authentication.

“We are pleased to have been selected to help support NBP’s business objectives and offer our comprehensive solution portfolio to drive efficiencies across its organization,” said Bassem Bouzid, Diebold senior vice president and managing director, Europe, Middle East and Africa. “Our expanded partnership with NBP is another demonstration of Diebold’s commitment to succeeding in emerging markets and this important region. Diebold is dedicated to providing innovative solutions best suited to every customer’s unique needs.”

About National Bank of Pakistan
National Bank of Pakistan is one of the largest commercial bank operating in Pakistan. It has redefined its role and has moved from a public sector organization into a modern commercial bank. The Bank’s services are available to individuals, corporate entities and government. While it continues to act as trustee of public funds and as the agent to the State Bank of Pakistan (in places where SBP does not have presence). It has diversified its business portfolio and is today a major lead player in the debt equity market, corporate investment banking, retail and consumer banking, agricultural financing, treasury services and is showing growing interest in promoting and developing the country’s small and medium enterprises and at the same time fulfilling its social responsibilities, as a corporate citizen.

National Bank of Pakistan has built an extensive branch network of 1400+ branches in Pakistan and operates in major business centre abroad. The Bank has representative offices in Beijing, Tashkent, Chicago and Toronto. It has agency arrangements with more than 3000 correspondent banks worldwide.

About Diebold
Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) provides the technology, software and services that connect people around the world with their money – bridging the physical and digital worlds of cash conveniently, securely and efficiently.  Since its founding in 1859, Diebold has evolved to become a leading provider of exceptional self-service innovation, security and services to financial, commercial, retail and other markets.

Diebold has approximately 16,000 employees worldwide and is headquartered near Canton, Ohio, USA. Visit Diebold at www.diebold.com or on Twitter:http://twitter.com/DieboldInc.

CONTACT(S):

RENEE MURPHY

Media Relations
Email: renee.murphy@diebold.com
Phone: 330-490-5825

STEVE VIROSTEK

Investor Relations
Email: stephen.virostek@diebold.com
Phone: 330-490-6319

SOURCE: Diebold, Incorporated