BOULDER, Colo., 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market and Boomtown Accelerator today announced a partnership to fuel community-service-based innovation projects in and around Boulder, while nourishing busy entrepreneurs focused on giving back.
Whole Foods Market will provide Boomtown with grocery delivery via Instacart, and will stock the accelerator’s kitchen with nutritious food. "Professionals…
Consumer Goods
FREMONT, Calif. 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Life without pollinators would be a lot less sweet. That’s the message Whole Foods Market and the Xerces Society are delivering this month as part of the duo’s “share the buzz” campaign to raise awareness around the plight of pollinators, and to inspire shoppers to be part of…
Company has offered cage-free eggs for more than ten years
Byron Center, MI, 2016-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) announced today that it plans to transition to selling 100 percent cage-free eggs at its 160 grocery retail stores by 2025 or sooner based on available supply, affordability and customer demand. Cage-free eggs include eggs…
Signature Offers a Wide Range of Quality Products Helping Customers Create Their Own Signature Moments with Pride
BOISE, Idaho, 2016-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albertsons Companies today is celebrating the launch of its new store brand, Signature, the largest private label across all 2,286 of its stores. Signature is a multi-category brand developed to address…
Local food items and artisan products sought
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Mar-18 — /EPR Retail News/ —Whole Foods Market is looking for unique products from local growers and producers to feature in three upcoming Pennsylvania stores: the relocations of the Wynnewood and Philadelphia City Center (Callowhill) stores, as well as Allentown. Interested suppliers can submit information online at…
Brent Laubaugh promoted to co-president
Batavia, Ill., 2016-Mar-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — ALDI Inc. today announced that Brent Laubaugh, vice president, Saxonburg division, has been promoted to co-president of ALDI in the US, joining David Behm and Chuck Youngstrom, who continue in their roles as co-presidents. All three co-presidents report to Jason Hart, CEO, ALDI.
Laubaugh, whose…
Zaandam, Netherlands, 2016-Mar-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albert Heijn To Go and BP will work together to increase the offer of fresh and healthier food and drinks at retail sites in the Netherlands. To this purpose, they have signed an agreement to start a pilot with an Albert Heijn To Go shop at six…
PITTSBURGH, 2016-Mar-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, today launched its first Team USA-themed TV and digital advertisements as part of its sponsorship of the U.S. Olympic Committee.
The inspiring creative celebrates the journey and sacrifice made by Team USA hopefuls in their pursuit of…
Combined industry food waste is down by 20,000 tonnes
Figures published in line with transparency commitment
Retailers working with supply chain partners to achieve sustained reduction in food waste
LONDON, 2015-11-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — A group of leading UK retailers have for the second time published a combined food waste figure, in line…
ZURICH, Switzerland, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ab sofort gibt es in der Migros das kaltgepresste Bio Max Havelaar Kokosöl aus kontrolliert ökologischem Anbau. Durch seine Hitzebeständigkeit eignet es sich hervorragend zum Braten, Backen und Kochen. Zudem tragen die vielen positiven Eigenschaften von Kokosöl zu einer gesunden Ernährung bei.
Bio Max Havelaar Kokosöl kaltgepresst unterstützt…
WASHINGTON, 2015-9-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ready to embrace cooler weather, fall traditions and spirited celebrations, more than 157 million Americans plan to celebrate Halloween this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s Halloween Consumer Spending Survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The average person celebrating will spend $74.34, compared with $77.52 last…
ROCHESTER, NY, 2015-9-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Life is sweet. Now shopping for Halloween candy this fall just got sweeter at Wegmans Food Markets, which is helping customers who may be avoiding gluten or food allergens. The seasonal candy aisle is adorned with a prominent sign, directing shoppers to an online chart of information about…
Zaandam, Netherlands, 2015-9-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — In 15 Albert Heijn winkels wordt tabak niet langer zichtbaar gepresenteerd. Tijdens een proefperiode worden in deze winkels verschillende vormen van afdekken getest. Ook steunt Albert Heijn dit jaar Stoptober, een campagne waarin rokers én niet-rokers elkaar helpen om 28 dagen te stoppen met roken. Met deze initiatieven wil…
Witch Tops NRF’s Adult Costume List for 11th Year in a Row
WASHINGTON, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Little yellow Minions, pint-size Yodas and pretty pink princesses are planning a takeover this Halloween as consumers’ costume decisions shed light on an epic year for pop-culture fanatics. According to NRF’s 2015 Halloween Consumer Top Costumes Survey…
Bananenfonds finanziert ökologische und soziale Projekte in Costa Rica und Panama
Köln, Germany, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Die REWE Group setzt sich für eine Verbesserung der Bananenproduktion und der ökologischen und sozialen Rahmenbedingungen in Süd- und Zentralamerika ein. Über den 2014 ins Leben gerufenen REWE Group-Bananenfonds wird das Unternehmen bis Ende 2016 lokale Projekte in Costa…
Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-7-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoppers can now trade-in their unwanted gadgets at Argos stores up and down the country in the first ever initiative launched by a generalist UK retailer, which offers an immediate quote and redemption.
Argos, in partnership with circular economy experts WRAP, has introduced the innovative new service at…
FORT LEE, Va., 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Silofa Orr set her alarm for 5:30 a.m. July 15, something she doesn't normally do during the summer, especially now that she is pregnant and due in three weeks.
She had her two school-aged children and her 1 year old dressed and in the car by 6:30 and on…
SEATTLE, 2014-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — This season, customers who pay using a Starbucks Card (registration not required) or their Starbucks® mobile app, can enter the Starbucks® It’s a Wonderful Card Ultimate Giveaway* for a chance to win one of 482,000 instant prizes, and 10 customers in the U.S. will win the ultimate prize…
ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mmmm...fresh brownies, cookies, and cupcakes! Who doesn’t love them? But for those living gluten-free, they’re off limits -- unless made without gluten ingredients like wheat flour. As those who’ve tried baking with gluten-free ingredients quickly discover, getting outstanding results isn’t exactly a piece of cake! Chefs at Wegmans Food…
Allegro Coffee Roasters opens second location at Whole Foods Market Gilman
Emeryville, Calif., 2014-10-22— /EPR Retail News/ — On Nov. 4, Allegro Coffee Roasters (ACR) brings a new craft coffee experience to Berkeley. Located inside Whole Foods Market’s new store at 10th and Gilman, ACR connects guests with small lots of specialty coffee and a highly skilled team…
MANCHESTER, UK, 2014-10-13— /EPR Retail News/ — Parents can now find an even bigger range of trusted baby products right on their doorstep with The Co-operative Food’s latest arrivals – all the same great value.
Shortlisted for an award with Mother and Baby Magazine, the convenience retailer’s own-brand “Loved by us” disposable nappies range have introduced…
First-of-its-kind program hits stores when parents need it most
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-9-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is helping busy families serve up simple meals and snacks at home with a first-of-its-kind food solutions program in each of the Midwest retailer’s 213 stores. Launched last month, Ready! For You is tailored to meet the tastes…
ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — In one generation, sushi has made it in America. It’s the go-to snack, light meal, or party appetizer for millions. Yet people who must avoid gluten have approached sushi with caution, even though many key ingredients like rice, vegetables, and seafood don’t naturally contain gluten. The problem has been with other ingredients,…
Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-6-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Coromandel township locals can look forward to a new Four Square in late 2014, as work commences at the new site on the corner of Wharf Road and Charles Street this week.
Angela Bull, Foodstuffs (North Island) General Manager Property Development is thrilled the Coromandel community will soon…
LONDON, 2014-6-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of it's commitment to being the best retailer for food and health, Sainsbury’s has reduced the sugar content in its own brand chilled juice drinks by 83.5 tonnes a year, which equates to over 16.7 million teaspoons or 329 million fewer calories per year.
The new healthier range…
Bradford, England, 2014-6-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons announces another round of price cuts, taking effect on Monday (23 June), that will lead to 135 everyday products becoming permanently cheaper.
The latest round of cuts will see prices slashed by as much as 41%, with an average reduction of 14%. Cuts will be across a mix…
Get your red, white and blue on!
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-6-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fourth of July celebrations are right around the corner, and Meijer has the perfect apparel to help you display a patriotic theme the way you are most comfortable.
Stars and Stripes: Going all out with flags, stars and stripes is easy to manage…
In-Store Pharmacists Offer International Pre-Travel Consultations and Immunizations to Giant Customers
LANDOVER, Md., 2014-6-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Travel-related illnesses can ruin a good trip; no matter where in the world you go. In an effort to keep customers healthy on their adventures and provide a full range of health services, Giant Food of Landover, Md. is…
FORT LEE, Va., 2014-6-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Forty commissaries across the United States will soon offer grocery carts designed specifically for special-needs children.
Called "Caroline's Cart," it enables special-needs children – or even adults under 250 pounds – to safely and easily accompany parents or caretakers on commissary shopping trips. The cart provides the option…
Düsseldorf, Germany, 2014-6-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — METRO GROUP is stepping up its efforts for a sustainable handling of sensitive product categories: the Düsseldorf-based retail company today presented a new and so far unique technology that allows a detailed tracking of the origin of fish and meat products. Thus, when purchasing fish, customers of the wholesale subsidiary METRO Cash…