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Tesco announced massive savings as it cuts food products prices even more and slashes online shopping charges

One hour Tesco.com delivery slots now available for £1 Click & Collect Grocery now FREE across all locations Delivery Saver prices are lowered, saving customers up to £252 a year Prices have been cut on everyday items that customers regularly buy Cheshunt, England,  2014-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Tesco customers are set to make…
April 23, 20140Comments

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Walmart expands its Empowering Women Together product offering in time for Mother’s Day

Retailer teams up with Full Circle Exchange to expand its availability of products made by small women-owned businesses from online to more than 2,600 stores nationwide BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-4-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —  In time for Mother’s Day, Walmart expands its Empowering Women Together product offering of unique and meaningful gifts that will celebrate…
April 23, 20140Comments

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ShopRite Owner Shawn Ravitz honored with Girl Scout Partner Award

Keasbey, New Jersey, 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  For almost 20 years, they have set up shop outside his family’s ShopRite stores, hawking Samoas, Tagalongs and all those other delicious varieties of Girl Scout cookies. “It’s a great environment for learning about philanthropy and doing a good deed,” said Shawn Ravitz, Vice President of Administration for Ravitz…
April 22, 20140Comments

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Price Chopper opens new Supermarket in Little Falls, N.Y.

Flag Raising, National Anthem and Ribbon Cutting Mark Grand Opening Schenectady, N.Y., 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  On Tuesday morning, the American Legion raised the American Flag to the National Anthem performed by the Little Falls High School choir in celebration of the grand opening of the newest Price Chopper Supermarket located at 555 East…
April 22, 20140Comments

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The Co-operative Group to open new food store in Bishopston

Manchester, 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —   The Co-operative Group has announced plans to open a new food store in Bishopston. It has agreed a deal to open a new store following planning approval to undertake an extensive re-development of a former convenience store on the site near Bishopston Primary School.  It is expected that around…
April 22, 20140Comments

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Harris Teeter and Tresata to host the second annual Hackathon CLT on April 25-26 at Packard Place in Uptown Charlotte

Company Invites Spectators, Participants to Free Event Friday, April 25 Matthews, N.C., 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Harris Teeter is partnering with Tresata, a predictive analytics software applications company to host the second annual Hackathon CLT on April 25-26 at Packard Place in Uptown Charlotte. The team-based competition will offer area tech developers, designers, analysts and others an…
April 22, 20140Comments

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Alliance of food manufacturers, retailers and foodservice operators released toolkit to help businesses in the food sector reduce food waste

WASHINGTON, DC, 2014-4-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today an alliance of food manufacturers, retailers and foodservice operators announced the release of a toolkit to help businesses in the food sector reduce the amount of food waste sent to landfill. The Best Practices and Emerging Solutions Toolkit was produced by the Food Waste Reduction Alliance (FWRA), a cross-sector…
April 18, 20140Comments

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Groupe Auchan succesfully priced €600 million 7-year bond offering

Croix, France, 2014-4-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Tuesday April 15, Groupe Auchan successfully priced a €600 million 7-year bond offering. The order book was quickly closed, given the size and quality of the orderbook, in excess of €2.4 billion. Price guidance was first established at ms+60/65 bps. Investors' eagerness of this issuing enabled Groupe Auchan to improve its financing conditions by…
April 18, 20140Comments

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The last two Real hypermarkets in Romania opened under the Auchan banner

Bucharest, Romania, 2014-4-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — On April 10 and 11, the Romanian hypermarkets of Timisoara and of Cotroceni opened under the Auchan banner. They were the last of the 20 Real hypermarkets to do so. Everything went very quickly since September 12, 2013 and the closing of Real hypermarkets in Romania. In 2013, 12 hypermarkets had…
April 18, 20140Comments

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The Defense Commissary Agency opened new $14.5 million commissary at Naval Submarine Base New London, Ct

NEW LONDON, Ct., 2014-4-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new $14.5 million commissary opened at Naval Submarine Base New London, April 16. The new facility replaces a store built in 1981 at the installation known historically as the Navy’s first submarine base. With a significantly larger sales area, the commissary represents a much anticipated boost in…
April 18, 20140Comments

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7-Eleven adds Chicken Dippers to their Hot Foods Menu

Retailer Adds 100% White Meat Pieces to Address Growing Snack Market Dallas, 2014-4-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — As meals and snacks continue to morph to interchangeable eating occasions, 7-Eleven, Inc. adds another small-snack, big-value item to its hot foods line-up. Chicken Dippers are pieces of 100-percent, high-quality white-meat chicken with no fillers that are lightly breaded in…
April 17, 20140Comments

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Product Recall: Sub Sandwiches and Wraps containing turkey sold on April 15 at Wegmans’ Onondaga Boulevard Sub Shop only

Syracuse, NY, 2014-4-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has initiated a recall of Sub Sandwiches and Wraps containing turkey and sold individually or in party trays on Tuesday, April 15, at Wegmans’ Onondaga Boulevard Sub Shop only. The recall was initiated by two reports that ‘thin strands of flexible, clear plastic wrap’…
April 17, 20140Comments

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ShopRite to feature Special Olympics New Jersey athlete in its new customized Wheaties box

Keasbey, New Jersey, 2014-4-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Join Special Olympics athletes, along with representatives from the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games, ShopRite and General Mills to unveil a customized Wheaties box featuring a Special Olympics New Jersey athlete. ShopRite is a Founding Partner of the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games. The custom box, sold exclusively at…
April 17, 20140Comments

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Sobeys Inc. to file legal challenge against Alberta College of Pharmacists to overturn College’s Ban on Rewards Programs

Company Responds to College’s Ban on Rewards Programs EDMONTON, AB, 2014-4-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albertans who collect reward points, including Air Miles and Club Sobeys, on pharmacy purchases will be shocked to learn that the Alberta College of Pharmacists have adopted a resolution that will prohibit patients from collecting reward points on pharmacy purchases…
April 17, 20140Comments

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Sobeys Inc. divests Price Chopper in Winnipeg to The North West Company

STELLARTON, NS, 2014-4-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sobeys Inc. today announced that a binding purchase and sale agreement has been entered into with The North West Company for its Price Chopper location in Winnipeg, MB. The sale is part of Sobeys’ October, 2013 Consent Agreement with the Competition Bureau related to its purchase of Canada Safeway…
April 17, 20140Comments

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Harris Teeter announces new yearly payment option in celebration of the company’s 150th Express Lane Online Shopping location

Matthews, N.C., 2014-4-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter knows its customers lead busy lives, and the company is excited to announce a new yearly payment option in celebration of the company’s 150th Express Lane Online Shopping location which opened last week at the brand new Canton Crossing Harris Teeter in Baltimore, Md. Harris Teeter’s Express Lane Online…
April 17, 20140Comments

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Foodstuffs private label Pams recognised in the international Vertex Awards for its creative packaging designs

Waiheke, New Zealand, 2014-4-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pams flour packaging won the prestigious “Best in Show” award and took out Gold in Packaged Goods category, and was described by the judges as capturing “a sense of baking nostalgia with familiar baking icons and charming fabrics woven from another time of wisdom and practicality.” They felt…
April 16, 20140Comments

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QVC and Cosmetic Executive Women support Cancer and Careers through ‘Beauty with Benefits’ scheduled to air on April 17 at 8 PM (ET)

QVC and Cosmetic Executive Women Support Cancer and Careers Through Charitable Beauty Initiative WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2014-4-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Two influential forces in the beauty industry are coming together once again to prove that a little makeup can make a big difference. “QVC and CEW Present Beauty with Benefits” is scheduled to air on…
April 15, 20140Comments

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Kesko reported €794.3 million sales in March 2014, up 0.5%

Helsinki, Finland, 2014-4-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kesko Group's sales, excluding VAT, in March 2014 totalled €794.3 million, up 0.5%. In Kesko's food trade, sales in March were €358.6 million, a decrease of 6.6% compared to the previous year. The fact that Easter fell in March last year affected sales performance. In the home and speciality goods trade,…
April 15, 20140Comments

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John Lewis announces panel of external mentors to advise and judge entrants to JLAB, the retailer’s first ever technology incubator

LONDON, 2014-4-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — John Lewis today announces the panel of external mentors who will advise and judge entrants to JLAB, the retailer's first ever technology incubator. The team of external mentors headed up by technology entrepreneur Stuart Marks* are a highly successful and experienced mix of technology entrepreneurs and investors, including Luke…
April 15, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s research reveals kids’ perfect Easter starts with family at home

New survey by Sainsbury’s reveals kids’ perfect Easter starts with family at home More than half of parents feel they need to opt for potentially expensive days out over family fun at home Quality time with family ranks above going away on holiday and hanging out with friends for kids LONDON, 2014-4-15 — /EPR Retail…
April 15, 20140Comments

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Meijer expects strong sales for Easter basket goodies including candy, toys, and flowers

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-4-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  As the annual kick-off to Spring approaches and even though consumers are watching their spending, Meijer is still expecting strong sales for Easter basket goodies including candy, toys, and flowers. Customers are finding fun ways to personalize Easter décor and treats for their families. Garden:  As warmer weather…
April 15, 20140Comments

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Sobeys research drives company’s commitment to get Canadians cooking for Food Revolution Day

STELLARTON, NS, 2014-4-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Research released today by Sobeys Inc. has revealed a generation gap when it comes to food knowledge and confidence in cooking skills. Only 31 per cent of 18 to 29 year olds feel confident in the kitchen versus 48 per cent of those 50 and older. The national…
April 14, 20140Comments

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Ahold repurchased 380,435 Ahold common shares for € 5.40 million between April 7 and April 11, 2014

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2014-4-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold has repurchased 380,435 Ahold common shares in the period from April 7, 2014 up to and including April 11, 2014. The shares were repurchased at an average price of € 14.1909 per share for a total consideration of € 5.40 million. These repurchases were made as part…
April 14, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s first supermarket to let customers recycle their Easter egg packaging

LONDON, 2014-4-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s has launched a brand new scheme to let customers recycle their Easter egg packaging in stores, the first supermarket to do so. The specially designed Easter recycling facility allows customers to recycleall elements of Easter egg packaging – includingplastic, film, card, foil and ribbon. The scheme makes it even…
April 11, 20140Comments

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Chiappetti brand lamb, veal and grass fed beef now available at Price Chopper Supermarkets

Two Multi-Generational, Family-Managed Businesses Join Forces Schenectady, NY, 2014-4-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper Supermarkets today announced a new trade partnership with the family owned and operated Strauss Brands, a company of specialty meat experts that is now exclusively supplying the progressive chain of 132 stores in six Northeastern states with their exclusive Chiappetti Meat…
April 11, 20140Comments

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New Zealand’s largest retailer Foodstuffs to offer Visa payWave contactless payments

Waiheke, New Zealand, 2014-4-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — New Zealand’s largest retailer, Foodstuffs, intends to make Visa payWave payments available to its members, who collectively operate 3,500 terminals in 700 stores including PAK’nSAVE, New World and Four Square stores. Visa and Foodstuffs have collaborated to offer customers of the cooperative, the option to pay for their shopping…
April 11, 20140Comments

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Family Dollar Stores, Inc reported $2.7 billion net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 ended March 1, 2014

Comparable Store Sales Decreased 3.8% Earnings Per Diluted Share of $0.80, Including At Least a $0.05 Negative Impact from Winter Weather  Company Conducts In-Depth Business Review and Implements Actions to Improve Financial Performance Including: Investment to Lower Prices, Reduction of Cost Structure, Closing of Approximately 370 Stores and Slowing of New Store Growth  MATTHEWS,…
April 11, 20140Comments

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HARRIS TEETER ANNOUNCED WEEK 10 WINNERS OF ITS TOGETHER IN EDUCATION $100,000 GIVEAWAY

Company Donates $50,000 to Schools, $50,000 to Customers in 10 Weeks Matthews, N.C., 2014-4-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Saturday, April 5, 2014, Harris Teeter’s Together in Education (TIE) Prize Team visited winners’ homes in Raleigh, N.C. to give away another $10,000 as part of Harris Teeter’s TIE $100,000 Giveaway.  The company has donated $100,000 since the Prize…
April 11, 20140Comments

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Organic groceries provider Wild Oats to relaunch at Walmart with more affordable price

Nation’s Largest Grocer Works with Organics Pioneer to Relaunch Brand and Save Customers 25 Percent or More on Organic Groceries BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-4-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart, the nation’s largest grocer, announced today it will carry Wild Oats organic food items. Originally introduced in 1987, Wild Oats will relaunch at Walmart starting this month with a new, more…
April 10, 20140Comments

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