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Monthly Archives: September 2016

NRF filed suit against Labor Department’s changes to the federal overtime rules

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation filed suit in U.S. District Court today (September 20, 2016) on behalf of the millions of employers and employees who will be drastically affected if the Labor Department’s changes to the federal overtime rules go into effect on December 1. “The Labor Department’s extreme and reckless…

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British retail industry employs 100,000 people in roles that didn’t even exist five years ago – BRC

LONDON, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — British retail today employs 100,000 people in roles that didn't even exist five years ago, figures compiled by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveal today (September 21, 2016). While overall numbers of employees in retail are expected to fall over the coming few years, innovative ways of working will…

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UK’s leading retailers achieved the target to source 100 per cent certified sustainable palm oil by 2015

London, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The UK's leading retailers[1] have achieved an ambitious target to source 100 per cent certified sustainable palm oil[2] by 2015. The target was part of the BRC-led environmental initiative ‘A Better Retailing Climate'[3], through which major retailers have set themselves a number of voluntary goals to improve the environmental sustainability…

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BRC’s annual Payments Survey: cash usage declined to 47.15% of all retail transactions in 2015 from 52.09% in 2014

London, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cash was used for less than half of all retail transactions across the UK in 2015 according to the BRC's annual Payments Survey, published today (September 20, 2016). The report looks at the methods of payment UK shoppers are using when buying goods in store and online, how this…

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RILA comments on Council’s decision to end consideration of scheduling legislation

Arlington , VA, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement in response to action taken today by the Washington, D.C. Council to end the consideration of legislation that would have been harmful to retail employees working in the nation's capital. The Council tabled the measure on…

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Whole Foods Market to open store at Allentown, PA on Sept. 28

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market Allentown will open its doors for shoppers at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The community is invited to join company leaders and store team members at 8:45 a.m. for Whole Foods Market’s traditional “bread breaking” ceremony.  Opening day shoppers will be greeted with…

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Whole Foods Market seeks unique products from local growers and producers to feature in its new South Hills Pittsburgh store

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is looking for unique products from local growers and producers to feature in its new South Hills store. Interested suppliers can submit information online at www.wholefoodsmarket.com/malocal. The submission deadline is Wednesday, October 12. Whole Foods Market defines local products as grown or produced within 100 miles…

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Whole Foods Market seeks local food items and artisan products for its relocating Lexington store

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is looking for unique products from local growers and producers to feature in its relocating Lexington store. Interested suppliers can submit information online at www.wholefoodsmarket.com/malocal. The submission deadline is Wednesday, October 12. Whole Foods Market defines local products as grown or produced within 100 miles of…

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Whole Foods Market signed resolution with EPA to resolve issues related to common consumer products

Austin, Texas, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market signed an administrative resolution with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 to resolve record keeping and cataloging issues related to common consumer products that may become waste at stores located in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New Mexico.  No specific environmental impact has been alleged. The…

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Whole Kids Foundation and United Health Foundation award $200,000 to schools and nonprofit organizations to improve children’s nutrition

Whole Kids Foundation and United Health Foundation award $200,000 to schools and nonprofit organizations to improve children’s nutrition   AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Kids Foundation and United Health Foundation are awarding a total of $200,000 to nine schools and nonprofit organizations through the Healthy Kids Innovation Grant Program, which was created to fund…

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West Elm and Whole Foods Market launches exclusive Holiday kitchen and tabletop collection to benefit Whole Planet Foundation

NEW YORK and AUSTIN, TX, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — West Elm and Whole Foods Market introduce today (September 20, 2016)  an exclusive holiday collection to benefit Whole Planet Foundation, a nonprofit organization that alleviates poverty around the globe.  In partnership with Guatemalan textile group The New Denim Project, the 12-piece, limited-time collection of kitchen…

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JCPenney launches premium collection of cookware, cutlery and small kitchen electrics from Cooks Signature

PLANO, Texas, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — JCPenney [NYSE: JCP] is turning up the heat in the kitchen with an elevated assortment of cookware, cutlery and small kitchen electrics from Cooks Signature, which offers everyday home chefs premium, high-quality kitchen products at a great value. The collection launches with durable cookware sets and frying…

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Ahold USA divisions achieved the one billion bag reduction goal this summer

Ahold USA divisions achieved the one billion bag reduction goal this summer   Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — In 2011, the Ahold USA divisions set a very ambitious goal – to eliminate a total of one billion paper and plastic grocery bags from landfills. And now we’re proud to report that they achieved the one billion bag reduction…

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The Cooking School @ Market Bistro announces September classes

Latham, N.Y., 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Cooking School @ Market Bistro will offer a variety of classes that range from basic cooking to more advanced recipes and skill levels, including; ethnic foods, quick meals, appetizers, baking and pastry classes. The registration fee for classes range from $50 to $55 per person. Wednesday, September 14;…

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Fizzics® portable draft beer system now available at Best Buy

Fizzics® portable draft beer system now available at Best Buy   Minneapolis, MN, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — So, these two guys walk into a bar. [Correction: Brewery.] One guy’s an engineer. The other guy’s a tech geek. They’re both “beer guys.” And, while sipping pints of their favorite brews, they get a great idea: Make beer…

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Lawson starts accepting ATM transactions using JCB, Visa and MasterCard issued outside of Japan

TOKYO, JAPAN, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lawson will start accepting in-store ATM transactions using JCB, Visa and MasterCard that have been issued outside of Japan from Wednesday, September 28, 2016. The gradual introduction of this new service will be operated and monitored by consolidated subsidiary Lawson ATM Networks Co., Ltd. Starting on September 28,…

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CBRE highlights milestones on its corporate responsibility program in 2015-2016 in its 9th annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Los Angeles, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc., a leader in responsible business practices within the commercial real estate industry, has released its ninth annual Corporate Responsibility Report, which provides an overview of the global social, economic and environmental impacts of CBRE’s operations.“Inside Advantage—2015 Corporate Responsibility Report” highlights the significant accomplishments and…

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Carvel announces plans to open up to 20 additional locations across New Jersey

ATLANTA, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carvel… America’s Freshest Ice Cream®, has announced a significant expansion initiative across New Jersey, with plans to open up to 20 additional locations in the coming years. The iconic ice cream brand, which currently operates 51 franchised New Jersey locations, is looking to attract qualified franchisees across the state. “We…

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Co-op commits to championing best practice in fresh produce sector by signing up to NFU’s Fruit and Vegetable Pledge

MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op has demonstrated its commitment to championing best practice in the fresh produce sector by signing up to the National Farmers Union’s Fruit and Vegetable Pledge. The community retailer made the announcement at its inaugural Co-op farming conference, held today (Tuesday 20 September) at Emirates Old Trafford,…

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The Co-op backs UK farmers by switching all of its fresh bacon and lamb to 100% British

MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op today (Saturday, 17 September 2016) extended its commitment to back UK farmers by switching all of its fresh bacon and lamb to 100% British. The new sourcing initiative will make the Co-op the only major UK food retailer to stock 100% own-brand fresh British beef, chicken, pork,…

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Philippines: SM Investments Corporation approved Fixed Rate Bond Program with principal amount of Php50 Billion

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Investments Corporation announced today (September 21, 2016) that its Board of Directors approved a Fixed Rate Bond Program with a principal amount of Php 50 Billion under the 3-year shelf registration facility of the Securities & Exchange Commission. Initial issuance under this program is expected later…

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Chick-fil-A, Inc. broke ground at future site of its first stand-alone location in city of Las Vegas

chick-fil-a-inc-broke-ground-at-future-site-of-its-first-stand-alone-location-in-city-of-las-vegas   ATLANTA, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc. broke ground today (SEPTEMBER 20, 2016) at the future site of its first stand-alone location in the city of Las Vegas. The restaurant will be located at the northeast corner of Sahara Avenue and Rancho Drive, and is the third Chick-fil-A location opening in the Las…

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ALIBABA’S JACK MA NAMED UNCTAD SPECIAL ADVISOR ON TRADE

New York , 2016-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Jack Ma, one of the world's leading  entrepreneurs and founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group, has  been named Special Adviser to the United Nations Conference on Trade and  Development (UNCTAD) for Youth Entrepreneurship and Small Business. In his new role as UNCTAD Special Adviser,…

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E-COMMERCE REVOLUTION MUST INCLUDE SMALL BUSINESS, SAYS UNCTAD SECRETARY-GENERAL

New York, 2016-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Entrepreneurs and small business must be included in the e-commerce revolution, an exciting opportunity to create jobs and livelihoods all around the world, the UNCTAD Secretary-General said ahead of a meeting on small business and e-trade (http://unctad.org/en/Pages/MeetingDetails.aspx?meetingid=1193) . With the global economy now in its sixth sluggish year of growth, many are hoping that…

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Kellogg Company recalls Kellogg’s® Eggo® Nutri-Grain® Whole Wheat Waffles due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

LAKELAND, Fla, 2016-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Battle Creek, MI - Kellogg Company today announced a voluntary recall of approximately 10,000 cases of Kellogg’s® Eggo® Nutri-Grain® Whole Wheat Waffles because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No other Eggo products are impacted by this recall. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes…

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Ferrara Candy Company recalls Brach’s® 5 ounce Almond Supremes with a best by date of 4/22/2017 due to peanuts and wheat contents

Ferrara Candy Company recalls Brach’s® 5 ounce Almond Supremes with a best by date of 4/22/2017 due to peanuts and wheat contents   LAKELAND, Fla, 2016-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ferrara Candy Company has initiated a voluntary recall of Brach’s® 5 ounce Almond Supremes with a best by date of 4/22/2017 after discovering that some Brach’s® Almond…

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Mei Shun Noodle, Inc. recalls Rice Noodles due to undeclared salted shrimp and soy

Mei Shun Noodle, Inc. recalls Rice Noodles due to undeclared salted shrimp and soy   LAKELAND, Fla,, 2016-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mei Shun Noodle, Inc. of Chicago, IL, is recalling its 12 ounce packages of 6毛FIVE branded Rice Noodles. During inspection by the Illinois Department of Public Health, we found that some of the product was…

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Censea, Inc. recalls Headless Shell on Black Tiger Shrimp due to possible contamination of Salmonella

LAKELAND, Fla, 2016-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Censea, Inc. is recalling its A-PAC 8/12 count Headless Shell on Black Tiger Shrimp, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy…

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ERÖFFNUNG MIGROS-TAKE AWAY SOWIE FRISCHE-ABTEILUNGEN MM-SCHWEIZERHOF LUZERN

OPENING MIGROS TAKE AWAY AND FRESH DEPARTMENTS MM SCHWEIZERHOF LUZERN   Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Luzern - Am 19. September öffnet der neu gestaltete Migros-Take Away Schweizerhof Luzern mit einem Aussenverkaufsfenster. Auch die Frische-Abteilungen des MM-Supermarkts sind fertig gestellt. Der Migros-Standort Schweizerhof an der Luzerner Hertensteinstrasse wird noch bis Mitte November auf allen drei…

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