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Giant Food of Landover, Md. recalls Popsicle brand Orange, Cherry and Grape

Landover, Md. 2014-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following a recall by Unilever US, Giant Food of Landover, Md. announced it removed from sale Popsicle brand Orange, Cherry and Grape due to exposure to an undeclared allergen, milk, on the ingredient label. This product is safe to consume for individuals who do not suffer from a milk…
March 4, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s awarded top spot of Greenpeace’s tuna league table for its 100% pole and line own brand tinned tuna

LONDON, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury's has taken the top spot of Greenpeace's tuna league table which looks at the sustainability standard of tinned tuna sold in supermarkets. Positioned as one of the 'market leaders' for offering customers pole and line caught skipjack tuna across all our own brand tuna products from canned through to…
March 3, 20140Comments

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Tesco raised £10 million for Diabetes UK in their first year of partnership

Cheshunt, England, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco and Diabetes UK have announced that Tesco colleagues, suppliers and customers have raised £10 million in the first year of their partnership. The £10 million, which is funding research, education and awareness programmes to make life better for people with diabetes or those who are at risk of developing…
March 3, 20140Comments

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Tesco reduced milk prices as part of its focus on everyday low prices on products that matter most to its customers

Cheshunt, England, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today announced that the price of a four pint bottle of milk as been cut from £1.39 to £1 from Monday 3rd March, as part of the retailer’s focus on every day low prices on the products that matter most to its customers. The announcement comes a week after…
March 3, 20140Comments

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Carrefour in Belgium work with Bebat, Recupel and Atravet to help its customers recycle

Brussels, Belgium, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Belgium's hypermarkets are working alongside Bebat, Recupel and Atravet, and are asking their customers to return their batteries, power cells, torches, deep frying oils and fats, low-energy lights bulbs and a small household appliances. Sustainable entrepreneurship and sustainable waste management go hand-in-hand. We've known this for some time: Carrefour…
March 3, 20140Comments

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Publix reports $7.4 billion Q4-2013 sales, 5.3 percent increase YoY

LAKELAND, Fla., 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Publix's sales for the fourth quarter of 2013, were $7.4 billion, a 5.3 percent increase from last year's $7.0 billion. Comparable-store sales for the fourth quarter of 2013 increased 4.3 percent. Net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2013 were $422.0 million, compared to $392.8 million in 2012, an increase…
March 3, 20140Comments

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Russia’s largest retailer Magnit opened its 163rd small format hypermarket in Novocherkassk, Russia

Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the 163rd hypermarket of a small format. Please be informed that on March 1, 2014 the Company has opened its 163rd hypermarket of a small format located at 71, Platovsky prospect, Novocherkassk, Rostov region, Southern…
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SM Retail Inc. expanded into Southern Philippines with the opening of Savemore Market General Santos

Pasay City, Philippines, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Retail Inc., the department and food stores operator of SM Investments Corporation, has further expanded into Southern Philippines with the opening of Savemore Market General Santos. Aside from Savemore, SM is present in the city through its mall, SM City General Santos which opened in 2012. The…
February 28, 20140Comments

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A.S. Watson Group (ASW) recognised by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service with CSR Awards

Hong Kong, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — A.S. Watson Group (ASW) has always been demonstrating good corporate social responsibility and caring spirit to the community. This year, ASW is once again recognised by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service for our passion and commitment in exemplary corporate citizenship, with the newly established “10 Year Plus…
February 28, 20140Comments

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Waitrose announced its first export deal in South Africa

Bracknell, UK, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose has today announced its first export deal in South Africa. The deal means that the supermarket will be selling its products in every continent, with the exception of Antarctica, and exports to 50 countries across the globe. In one of its biggest deals to date, more than 250…
February 28, 20140Comments

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The first-ever Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games to take place from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 March 2014

LONDON, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sport Relief is back and Sainsbury’s is going the extra mile to help customers and colleagues fundraise. The first-ever Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games takes place in March and there is likely to be a run, cycle or swim event near you. Meanwhile, a range of new merchandise is now on…
February 28, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s stores teamed up with children’s authors to help schools celebrate World Book Day

LONDON, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Several Sainsbury’s stores have teamed up with children’s authors to help schools celebrate World Book Day. As part of Sainsbury’s ‘Make Believe’ campaign, we have opened up a new chapter in our community work by inviting children’s authors such as Joanna Gray and many more into several stores. The event runs…
February 28, 20140Comments

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Paralympians and Para-athletes to visit 12 Sainsbury’s stores to help launch Sport Relief fundraising in-store

LONDON, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paralympians and Para-athletes will be visiting twelve Sainsbury’s stores this weekend to help launch Sport Relief fundraising in-store. Stars including Wheelchair Basketball star Natasha Davies and  Para-athletics star Rob Womack will be encouraging customers to sign up for the first ever Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games, with over 1000 events taking place…
February 28, 20140Comments

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Jon Rudoe to join Sainsbury’s Operating Board as Digital and Technology Director

LONDON, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s Jon Rudoe is to join the retailer’s Operating Board as Digital and Technology Director in a move that recognises the rapidly growing importance of online and digital sales channels to the business as well as Jon’s talent and significant achievements at the company. Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King said: “I’m delighted to…
February 28, 20140Comments

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Good Housekeeping Easter Egg of the Year goes to Tesco for a second year in a row

Cheshunt, England, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The finest* Medley of Belgian Chocolate Easter Eggs, £25 has cracked it by beating luxury rivals to take the title of Good Housekeeping Easter Egg of the Year.  This is the second year running that Tesco has won the coveted award. The judges were wowed by this egg – they described…
February 28, 20140Comments

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Diet Coke FROST Cherry as a Slurpee® will be available exclusively at 7-Eleven locations nationwide Feb. 26, 2014

No. 2 Beverage in U.S. Has a New Product Now Available as Low-Calorie Frozen Carbonated Beverage; Nationwide Launch Coming in May ATLANTA, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Warning! A nationwide “frosting” is about to hit the United States, and its cool taste will keep Diet Coke fans chattering well past the winter months. Diet Coke, the No. 2…
February 28, 20140Comments

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Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Andrej Sekera teams up with Harris Teeter to debut Sekera’s personally designed Signature Sub Sandwich

Raleigh, N.C., 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sekera to Sign Autographs, Sample Signature Sub Sandwich, Introduce Fans to Must-Have Meal for Lunch Date:      Thursday, March 6, 2014 Time:      5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Where:   North Hills East Harris Teeter 120-100 St. Albans Dr. Raleigh, N.C. 27609 Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed! Thursday, March 6 Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Andrej Sekera will…
February 28, 20140Comments

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Clinton Keay appointed Executive VP Finance Sobeys Inc.

Company veteran brings Finance and IT leadership to new role STELLARTON, NS, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sobeys Inc. today announced the appointment of Clinton Keay, CA, as Executive Vice President, Finance. Mr. Keay will be responsible for leading all areas of the company’s finance function including controllership, treasury, tax management, investor relations, financial planning, internal audit and risk management. Mr. Keay…
February 28, 20140Comments

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Russia’s largest retailer Magnit opened its 48 th Magnit Family store in Tobolsk, Urals federal district

Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT), is pleased to announce the opening of the 48th “Magnit Family” store. Please be informed that on February 28, 2014 the Company has opened its 48th “Magnit Family” store located at 38, 6th neighborhood unit (“Eurasia” shopping center), Tobolsk, Tyumen region, Urals federal…
February 28, 20140Comments

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Delhaize Group to divest its Bulgarian operations to AP Mart

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2014-2-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB, NYSE: DEG), the Belgian international food retailer, announces that it has signed today an agreement with AP Mart on the sale of its Bulgarian operations. Delhaize Group has signed an agreement with AP Mart, which is in process of registration, to divest its Bulgarian operations. The transaction…
February 27, 20140Comments

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Indonesia: PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk reported revenue up 16.2% and net earnings up 115% in 2013

MPPA FULL YEAR 2013 RESULTS: REVENUE UP 16.2% NET EARNINGS UP 115.0% Proforma Highlights: ·         Full year gross sales of Rp12,564 billion, 16.2% over 2012 ·         Full year same store sales growth (SSSG) of 4.5% ·         Matahari Food Business (MFB) opened a record 39 new stores in 2013, and now operates a total of 222 multi format stores Jakarta, Indonesia, 2014-2-27 — /EPR…
February 27, 20140Comments

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National Nutrition Month: ShopRite of Uniondale to host book signing by certified diabetes educator Susan Weiner

Author Susan Weiner, RDN launches new release, The Complete Diabetes Organizer Uniondale, NY, 2014-2-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — In lieu of March, National Nutrition Month, the ShopRite of Uniondale is hosting a book signing by certified diabetes educator Susan Weiner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist on Saturday, March 1 from 11a.m.-3 p.m..  The Complete Diabetes Organizer, written by Ms. Weiner…
February 27, 20140Comments

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Harris Teeter to help raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)

Help MDA this March in the Fight Against Neuromuscular Disease Matthews, N.C., 2014-2-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter is pleased to announce a partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to help the non-profit health agency raise funding to continue its mission of finding treatments and cures for neuromuscular diseases. March 1 - March 31, Harris…
February 27, 20140Comments

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Harris Teeter rewarded its Week 4 Winners of $100,000 Giveaway

Six Weeks, $60,000 in Prizes Remain Matthews, N.C., 2014-2-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, as part of Harris Teeter’s Together in Education (TIE) $100,000 Giveaway, Harris Teeter’s TIE Prize Patrol visited homes in Winston Salem, N.C. to reward our Week 4 winners. Shannon Reed won $2,950 for herself and $2,950 for Paisley…
February 27, 20140Comments

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Target Corporation reported Q4 and full-year net earnings $520 million and $1,971 million respectively

Fourth quarter Adjusted EPS of $1.30; full-year Adjusted EPS of $4.38. Fourth quarter GAAP EPS of $0.81; full-year GAAP EPS of $3.07 Target’s U.S. operations generated fourth quarter Adjusted earnings per share of $1.30, at the high end of the updated guidance provided in January. Canadian Segment dilution of (40) cents in the fourth quarter compares…
February 27, 20140Comments

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FTC clears Bi-Lo Holdings acquisition of all stores in the Sweetbay, Harveys and Reid’s supermarket chains from Delhaize Group

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 2014-2-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bi-Lo Holdings, LLC  and Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB – NYSE: DEG) today announced they have received approval from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to proceed with the transaction in which Bi-Lo Holdings will acquire substantially all of the stores in the Sweetbay, Harveys and Reid’s supermarket chains from…
February 25, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King reinforced the importance of British sourcing at today’s NFU conference in Birmingham

Birmingham, UK, 2014-2-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Justin King, Sainsbury’s Chief Executive reinforced the importance of British sourcing at today’s NFU conference. At a time when the UK faces a storm of adverse weather and economic difficulty the retailer is committed to sourcing closer to home. Speaking to an audience of farmers, MPs and retailers at the…
February 25, 20140Comments

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Tesco hosts seminar “Winning in the new era of retail” for investors and analysts

Tesco is today hosting a seminar for investors and analysts. Cheshunt, England, 2014-2-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The seminar will comprise presentations from Philip Clarke (Group Chief Executive), Chris Bush (Managing Director - UK), Robin Terrell (Group Multichannel Director) and Laurie McIlwee (Chief Financial Officer). Tesco will reiterate its strategic priorities of continuing to invest in its…
February 25, 20140Comments

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Axel Hluchy appointed new Managing Director of METRO Cash & Carry Germany

Düsseldorf, Germany, 2014-2-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — With Axel Hluchy (49), METRO Cash & Carry Germany is getting a new managing director. Effective beginning of April, the wholesale professional will take over from Dominique Minnaert who will assume another position within METRO GROUP for health reasons. Hluchy is presently Managing Director of MAKRO Cash & Carry Czech Republic andMETRO…
February 25, 20140Comments

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Carrefour Romania launched new range of cosmetics and personal care products, LES COSMÉTIQUES DESIGN PARIS

BUCHAREST, Romania, 2014-2-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thursday, February 20th, Carrefour Romania launched LES COSMÉTIQUES DESIGN PARIS, a new range of cosmetics and personal care products created by experts in France and distributed exclusively in Carrefour stores. „Beauty is not a luxury, it’s a right! This is the motto of LES COSMÉTIQUES DESIGN PARIS, but also an…
February 25, 20140Comments

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