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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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Migros Affoltern am Albis Neueröffnung

Migros Affoltern am Albis Neueröffnung   Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mit zahlreichen Aktionen, spannenden Attraktionen sowie 10 Prozent Rabatt feiert die Migros Affoltern am Albis am 22. und 23. September Neueröffnung. Am späten Nachmittag des 21. September gehen die Lichter am Centralweg 3, in der Migros Affoltern am Albis, aus. Nach einer Bauphase von fast zwei…

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MIGROS SULGEN FEIERT 20. GEBURTSTAG

MIGROS SULGEN FEIERT 20. GEBURTSTAG   Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vom 29. September bis 1. Oktober feiert die Migros Sulgen ihr 20-Jahr-Jubiläum. Kundinnen und Kunden profitieren von zahlreichen attraktiven Angeboten. Seit 20 Jahren begrüsst die Migros ihre Kundschaft in der Filiale Sulgen. Das heutige Team umfasst 28 Mitarbeitende, davon drei Lernende. Im vergangenen Jahr bedienten…

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Kering awarded Gender Equality European & International Standard (GEEIS) label by The Arborus Fund and Bureau Veritas

London, 2016-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Arborus Fund, the leading provider of funding support for gender equality in the workplace in Europe and worldwide,  and Bureau Veritas have awarded Kering the Gender Equality European & International Standard (GEEIS) label, in recognition of the Group’s actions to promote equality between women and men at work. Beyond…

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VeryExclusive.co.uk launches 25 brands of men’s clothing, footwear and accessories for autumn winter 2016

Liverpool,UK, 2016-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — VeryExclusive.co.uk, Shop Direct’s online luxury fashion retailer, has today (September 20, 2016) gone live with its premium menswear offer. The etailer has launched men’s clothing, footwear and accessories for autumn winter 2016 with 25 brands, including the likes of Kenzo, Whistles, PS by Paul Smith, Hackett and Vivienne Westwood. In what will…

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Kantar Retail to hold its annual eCommerce & Digital Strategy Forum on Oct. 5-6 in New York City

Boston, Mass., 2016-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kantar Retail, the global Retail and Shopper Specialists, announced today (Sept. 19, 2016) that it will hold its annual eCommerce & Digital Strategy Forum Oct. 5-6 in New York City. The theme of this year’s event is how to bridge the two parallel areas of focus in today’s eCommerce…

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Dunkin’ Donuts opens new location in Riverside, California; its 12,000th restaurant worldwide

Dunkin’ Donuts opens new location in Riverside, California; its 12,000th restaurant worldwide   CANTON, MA, 2016-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts today (September 20, 2016) opened its 12,000th restaurant worldwide, in the Greater Los Angeles area at 4922 La Sierra Avenue in Riverside, California. With this milestone location, Dunkin’ Donuts continues its steady and strategic westward expansion, opening…

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NCR Corporation now runs and manages ING-DiBa Germany’s entire ATM network

AUGSBURG, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, announced today that it is now running and managing ING-DiBa Germany’s entire ATM network. NCR software solutions, data center provisioning and services are helping the leading German direct bank to dramatically simplify the management of its ATM network…

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PVH’s to support Save the Children’s Youth Employment Training and Early Childhood Care and Development programs in Sub-Saharan Africa

NEW YORK, 2016-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) today (Sep. 20, 2016) announced that it will be earmarking $1 million of its 2014 commitment to Save the Children to support programs in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years. The investment comes as part of PVH’s recent business focus on the Sub-Saharan Africa…

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SPAR Hungary presented with Best Loyalty Programme Award for its SuperShop loyalty programme

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2016-Sep-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — In recognition of its long-running SuperShop loyalty programme, SPAR Hungary was recently presented with a prestigious international brand award. The Best Loyalty Programme Award is given to corporations that have established successful long-term relationships between loyal customers and their brand. The SuperShop programme, established back in 2012,…

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