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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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PRODUCT RECALL: Giant Food removed from sale certain Atkins bar items due to potential contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes

Landover, Md., 2016-Jun-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following a recall by Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., Giant Food, 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 (5 ct.), 6 oz., UPC 63748005506 with…

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7-Eleven, Inc. to acquire stores from CST Brands, Inc.

TOKYO, JAPAN, 2016-Jun-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7-Eleven, Inc. (headquarters: Texas, U.S.; President and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph M. DePinto), a subsidiary of Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., signed an agreement to acquire stores from CST Brands, Inc. Details of the agreement are provided below: 1. Purpose of the agreement 7-Eleven, Inc. has been increasing its…

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Foodstuffs North Island Limited to close its Write Price store in Wairoa after 29 years

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Jun-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs North Island Limited has today announced its Write Price store in Wairoa will close after 29 years. “It is always a difficult decision to close a store, but following the announcement by Trevor Wong, the owner-operator of Write Price Wairoa, that he is planning to retire, Foodstuffs…

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PetSmart to publish its first quarter 2016 results on Tuesday, June 14, 2016

PHOENIX, AZ, 2016-Jun-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — PetSmart, Inc. (the “Company”) plans to make its first quarter 2016 results available on the Company’s secure website on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. The Company will also hold an investor conference call to review its results for the first quarter 2016 on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. The results…

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Chick-fil-A’s new app: More than one million customers have already joined Chick-fil-A One

ATLANTA, Ga., 2016-Jun-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — More than one million customers have joined Chick-fil-A One, the restaurant company’s new app that allows guests to customize their order, pay in advance and skip the line at the register. The surge quickly boosted Chick-fil-A One to the number one spot in the iTunes App Store only…

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Chick-fil-A® launches mobile app Chick-fil-A One TM

App gives customers a new way to order, ability to customize meals and chance to redeem and select surprise offers ATLANTA, Ga., 2016-Jun-06 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Today (June 1, 2016), Chick-fil-A® launches Chick-fil-A One TM – a mobile app that gives customers a new way to experience Chick-fil-A. The app is designed to give…

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Harris Teeter to open its Waterfowl Village store at Easton, MD on June 21

Company to Celebrate Grand Opening with Sampling Event Easton, MD, 2016-Jun-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter is proud to welcome shoppers to its Waterfowl Village location on Tuesday, June 21 at 5 p.m. as the company celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and Taste of Teeter sampling event. This event is a…

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Harris Teeter reinforces its commitment to education with the donation of $2,000 check each to five Wilmington Schools

Wilmington, NC, 2016-Jun-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Store Manager to Present Check to Schools Date: Monday, June 13, 2016 Time: 10 a.m. Location:College Road Harris Teeter - 820 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403 Live shots are welcomed! Monday, June 13, 2016, Harris Teeter Store Director Oscar Alatorre will present 5 local schools each with a $2,000 check to reinforce…

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PRODUCT RECALL: Harris Teeter Peanut, Almond, & Dark Chocolate Chewy Protein Bars due to potential contamination of Listeria

Matthews, N.C., 2016-Jun-06 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Product quality and integrity are paramount to Harris Teeter. In an abundance of caution, Harris Teeter is voluntarily recalling Harris Teeter Peanut, Almond, & Dark Chocolate Chewy Protein Bars due to the potential for this product to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  Harris Teeter was notified by TreeHouse Foods,…

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SPAR South Africa CEO Graham O’Connor elected President of SPAR International

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2016-Jun-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Graham O’Connor, Chief Executive Officer of SPAR South Africa has been elected President of SPAR International, the world’s largest voluntary food retail chain with global retail sales of €33 billion in 2015. He will succeed Leo Crawford, Chairman of SPAR Ireland, who had held the role since 2005. The…

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