Helsinki, Finland, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — S Group's sales excluding taxes increased by 1.7% in January–June and stood at EUR 5,336 million. Deregulated opening hours and price reductions attracted more customers to supermarkets, and S Group's total sales increased as well.
"We are pleased with the deregulation of opening hours. More flexible shopping hours have…
Consumer Goods
WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Monogram Appetizers of Plover, Wisconsin is recalling approximately 5000 cases of Poppers Brand Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, because it may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recalled Poppers Brand…
Paris, 2016-Jul-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Benefit has been a trailblazer in beautiful brows since the brand’s beginnings in the 1970's. The key to a great look, brows get magical treatment thanks to the Benefit Brow Collection, a complete range of new products from the cosmetics house.
Brows may be the biggest buzz in beauty today,…
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission, IKEA announced on July 14, 2016 a voluntary recall of the PATRULL Safety Gate and extension, PATRULL KLÄMMA Safety Gate and extension, and PATRULL FAST Safety Gate.
The locking mechanism can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children and other…
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA , 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it is furthering its renewable commitment with plans for biogas-powered fuel cell systems at four more of its California stores. A year ago, IKEA completed installation of such a project at IKEA Emeryville, one of the Swedish company’s…
Lake Oswego, OR, 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The second 365 by Whole Foods Market location opens on Thursday, July 14, at 9 a.m. in Lake Oswego, Oregon, at 11 S. State St. in Oswego Village.
Open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., the 36,000-square-foot store offers a thoughtful selection of grab-and-go prepared foods, grocery items, unique…
BROOKLYN, N.Y., 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market Williamsburg (238 Bedford Ave.), the retailer’s second Brooklyn location, opening on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 is excited to announce eight unique dining options for shoppers. The upcoming Williamsburg store will be home to Brooklyn’s newest food hall featuring some of New York City’s best, most…
MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — A contract win with the Co-op is the icing on the cake for a Gwent-based cake maker supplying nut free celebration cakes.
Located in Blackwood, near Newport, The Just Love Food Company, is to supply over 80 Co-op food stores with tray bakes and celebration cakes after taking a…
MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op Group has today agreed the sale of 298 of its smaller Food stores as part of its strategy of refocusing its store estate on a convenience, own-brand led shopping experience.
The sale of the stores, which are 1,700 sq ft on average to McColl’s Retail Group plc…
WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods, Inc., an Austin, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 4,225 pounds of frozen shrimp scampi products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products may be mislabeled and contain chicken, as well as…
San Jose, CA., 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — International Commissary Corporation (ICC) has issued a voluntary recall of certain lots of two retail products: Marie Callender's 7oz & 14oz Cheese Biscuit Mix. The 7 oz recalled product has Best By dates of 3/22/17 and 5/17/17 and was sold in retail stores in the following states…
Dunkin’ Donuts espresso beverages in U.S. and 16 international markets to be made with 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified™ espresso beans by end of 2016
Rainforest Alliance works around the world to support long-term sustainability and the quality of life for farmers, their families and their communities
CANTON, MA, 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — As a coffee…
La Fnac révèle les 30 romans en lice pour le Prix du Roman Fnac 2016
Paris, 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cette année, la Fnac célèbre la 15e édition de son Prix du Roman Fnac. Premier temps fort de la rentrée littéraire, la remise du Prix le 1er septembre donnera également cette année le coup…
DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, is among the nominees for the prestigious German Design Award 2017. The German Design Council has deemed NCR’s SelfServ 91 in the cantilever deployment as worthy for one of their prestigious design award for its combination of…
London,, 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wednesday 13th July 2016: Carphone Warehouse unveils new Goji Universal Virtual Reality (VR) Headset as the latest addition to its accessories range.
The Universal VR Headset from Goji takes customers into the cinematic world of virtual reality, where imagination becomes reality, for just £39.99. Users will be able to fully…
WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc., a Van Buren, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 5,850 pounds of frozen, heat treated, not ready-to-eat (NRTE) chicken products that may be contaminated with E. coli O121, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The frozen, heat treated, not ready-to-eat…
St. Louis, MO, 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Continental Mills is recalling Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix in connection with General Mills’ voluntary recall of flour that may be contaminated with E. coli O121. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick. E. coli O121 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea and…
St. Louis, MO, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — General Mills is recalling two flavors of Betty Crocker cake mixes in connection with General Mills’ voluntary recall of flour containing E. coli O121. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick. E. coli O121 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration.…
WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — CHOKLAND MÖRK, CHOKLAND MÖRK 70%, CHOKLAD LINGON & BLABAR, CHOKLAD NÖT, GODIS CHOKLADKROKANT, GODIS CHOKLADRAN and CHOKLAD LJUS, are being recalled due to undeclared Milk, Hazelnuts and/or Almond. "All Best Before Dates," Sold from April 30, 2015 to July 1, 2016.
IKEA had samples of chocolate analyzed and found them…
WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baptista’s Bakery, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of 30 oz. Snack Factory® Original Pretzel Crisps® packages because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if…
WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kerry Inc. of Beloit, WI is recalling two lots of Golden Dipt® Jalapeño Breader that were sold to foodservice distributors because one of our suppliers recalled an ingredient used in our mix for the potential presence of E. coli O121. Kerry Inc. was notified by our supplier that two…
PHOENIX, Ariz., 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq:SFM) today announced it will issue financial results for the second quarter ended July 3, 2016 before the market opens on Thursday, August 4, 2016. Following the release, Sprouts management will conduct a conference call at 7:00 a.m. PDT (10:00 a.m. EDT) to discuss…
Following an FASFC inspection, La William has asked all its customers to return its Curry 300 ml sauce with minimum shelf life date of 10/09/2017 to the store.
Halle, Belgium, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The microbiological quality of the product in question cannot be fully guaranteed until the shelf life date specified on the…
LONDON, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Helen Dickinson OBE, Chief Executive, British Retail Consortium. "Online sales growth slowed to 9 per cent this month. While lower than last month's growth it remains a solid performance, considering that June 2015 had recorded the best growth of that year. Online sales grew across all categories except Footwear and…
Seattle, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — On July 12, Starbucks made a small price adjustment in U.S. company-operated stores. Depending on the market, customers will experience increases of 10 to 20 cents on select sizes of brewed coffee, and 10 to 30 cents on espresso beverages and tea lattes. We expect the average customer ticket…
SHANGHAI, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its continuous investments to deliver an exceptional customer experience in China, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced the launch of the Starbucks mobile payment experience aimed at providing My Starbucks Rewards® (MSR) members access to a fast, seamless and convenient way to pay for purchases, using their pre-loaded Starbucks…
Seattle, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Summer is in full swing at Starbucks, with refreshing new beverages and treats at participating stores in the United States and Canada.
Starting today (July 12), customers can enjoy the new sweetly tart Teavana® Shaken Berry Sangria Herbal Tea or the new Iced Coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato, the company’s first iced…
LONDON, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lidl has triumphed at this year’s Good Houskeeping Food Awards, walking away with the coveted title of ‘Supermarket of the Year’ at the ceremony last night.
The award, voted for by readers of the magazine, has been running for over a decade, with Waitrose consistently walking away with the title…
ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Consumer optimism increased to its highest level since March as gas prices reversed a four-month climb and dropped 12 cents per gallon last month, according to the latest national consumer survey released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS).
Overall consumer optimism about the U.S. economy increased three…
ROCHESTER, NY, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —
WHAT: “Taste the Season’s Best” at all Wegmans Food Markets. Stop by the stations throughout the store at this fun event to taste the freshest and the best of the season. Learn from our employees grilling technique tips and tricks and sample a few of our favorites!
WHEN: 11…