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Accenture survey: frugality will be the theme this holiday season as shoppers put in extra work to get the best deals

NEW YORK, 2016-Oct-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — While holiday spending is likely to increase again this year in the United States – with 44 percent of U.S. consumers planning to spend more than they did last year – frugality will be the theme this holiday season, as shoppers want more for their money and are…
October 14, 20160Comments

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CarMax offers guide to help car owners better understand intricacies of trading in their vehicle

RICHMOND, Va, 2016-Oct-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the start of the school year top of mind, CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, and third largest auction operation in the United States, recently focused a national survey on a different type of education: how knowledgeable are car owners about how much…
October 12, 20160Comments

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Bartell Drugs and Union Gospel Mission to distribute “flu kits” and free flu shot vouchers to the homeless on October 12

SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs and Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission (UGM) have teamed to help protect the homeless and insecurely housed residents of the downtown core by distributing “flu kits” and vouchers for free flu immunizations. Members of Bartell staff will join UGM’s Search and Rescue street team from 7:30 p.m. to…
October 10, 20160Comments

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USDA FSIS issues food safety recommendations for areas impacted by Hurricane Matthew

WASHINGTON, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by Hurricane Matthew. The National Hurricane Center expects the Category 3 hurricane will affect Florida’s Atlantic coast Thursday evening and Friday. Based on latest forecast models, Matthew…
October 7, 20160Comments

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CVS Pharmacy reminds patients of prescription needs before Hurricane Matthew hits

WOONSOCKET, R.I.,, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — As Hurricane Matthew nears the coast of Florida and the Southeast, CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), is reminding patients to make sure they have taken care of their prescription needs before the storm hits. In addition, CVS Pharmacy is moving generators into these…
October 7, 20160Comments

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Walgreens highlights importance of prescription preparedness for patients in areas impacted by Hurricane Matthew

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens is underscoring the importance of prescription preparedness for its pharmacy patients in areas that may be impacted by Hurricane Matthew, currently threatening the southeastern U.S. The company is offering the following tips for assuring prescription needs are met for those potentially impacted by the storm. 1. Follow evacuation…
October 7, 20160Comments

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PetSmart offer tips to help pet owners keep their best friends safe during severe weather

PHOENIX, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — According to the National Weather Service, Hurricane Matthew roared ashore Haiti yesterday ( Oct. 5, 2016 ) as a Category Four Storm, putting the U.S. on alert for heavy rainfall and potential flooding along the East Coast. PetSmart and PetSmart Charities™ offer tips to help pet owners keep their…
October 6, 20160Comments

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Jean Coutu Group launches flu shot awareness campaign

Varennes, Quebec, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. (the "Jean Coutu Group" or "Corporation") and its affiliated pharmacist owners have launched a flu shot awareness campaign. Under the theme "Protect Your Health and That of Your Loved Ones," the campaign aims to support the public health effort for flu prevention.…
October 6, 20160Comments

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ALDI survey reveals how much parents could save on their grocery bills each month

Batavia, Ill., 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dedicated to understanding the needs of its customers, ALDI released new survey results today (October 4, 2016) revealing just how much parents spend each month to provide the very best for their little ones. The responses were telling, with almost half of parents indicating that they spend more…
October 6, 20160Comments

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New breast cancer study funded by Avon Foundation for Women shows higher mortality rate among Black women in the U.S.

NEW YORK, NY, 2016-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (October 3, 2016 ), the Avon Foundation for Women released a new study on the Black:White disparities in breast cancer mortality in the 50 largest cities in the United States between 2005 and 2014, which was conducted by Sinai Urban Health Institute in collaboration with…
October 5, 20160Comments

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Hollister teams up with social media personality Brent Rivera for its 2016 anti-bullying campaign, All Equal

https://youtu.be/pn1ibp9ovZI   New Albany, OH, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hollister Co., a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) today (September 29, 2016 ) revealed its 2016 anti-bullying campaign, All Equal. Now in its fourth year, this campaign and educational program aim to raise anti-bullying awareness globally and provide resources for those in need. Since…
September 30, 20160Comments

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Walgreens and United Nations Foundation to provide vaccines to children in developing countries through 2016 Get a Shot. Give a Shot.® campaign

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens and the United Nations (UN) Foundation today (September 28, 2016) announced the launch of the 2016 Get a Shot. Give a Shot.® campaign, a fourth-year collaboration to help provide life-saving vaccines to children in developing countries. Now through Aug. 31, 20171, for every flu shot or…
September 30, 20160Comments

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BRC: Government must show real leadership in getting every single food company to commit fully in tackling Childhood Obesity

LONDON, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Government's Childhood Obesity Plan will have the desired impact only if it ensures the full and equal participation of all companies across every part of the food industry. Retailers are concerned that the Plan as it stands, relies too heavily on voluntary agreements which have in the past resulted…
September 29, 20160Comments

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Fundación EROSKI pone en marcha la V edición del Programa Educativo en Alimentación y Hábitos de Vida Saludables

Fundación EROSKI pone en marcha la V edición del Programa Educativo en Alimentación y Hábitos de Vida Saludables   ELORRIO,España, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fundación EROSKI, a través de su Escuela de Alimentación, pone en marcha estos días la V edición del Programa Educativo en Alimentación y Hábitos de Vida Saludables (PEAHS). El objetivo primordial del…
September 22, 20160Comments

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Accessible dermatological information care and treatment through new skin care answers platform launched by Walgreens

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The average wait time for patients looking to see a dermatologist in the U.S. is nearly 29 days, and in some areas, can exceed several months.1 To help meet the growing need for skin care resources and accessible care and treatment, Walgreens today (September 19, 2016) is…
September 20, 20160Comments

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CVS Health expands its drug abuse prevention efforts among young people with two prevention education programs

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today (Sept. 19, 2016) announced it will expand its commitment to preventing drug abuse among young people through investments in two prevention education programs. The CVS Health Foundation will launch a new partnership with DoSomething.org to create a peer-to-peer prevention and intervention program delivered…
September 20, 20160Comments

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CVS Health: opioid overdose-reversal drug naloxone now available without prescription at all its pharmacies in Washington

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) announced today (Sept. 14, 2016) that the opioid overdose-reversal medication naloxone is now available for patients without a prescription at all CVS Pharmacy locations in Washington. Under a collaborative agreement with a physician in the state, CVS pharmacists can exercise prescriptive authority to dispense…
September 15, 20160Comments

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Amazon: over 3,000 Alexa skills now available to customers

SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just over a year ago, Amazon launched the Alexa Skills Kit (ASK) and the Alexa Voice Service (AVS), making it simple and free for developers to build new capabilities for Alexa and integrate Alexa into their own products. Today (Sep. 13, 2016), there are tens of thousands of developers…
September 14, 20160Comments

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Voluntary recall: Apple Coffee Cakes at Publix Super Markets

LAKELAND, Fla, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for Apple Coffee Cakes due to the possible presence of small metal shavings. The Apple Coffee Cakes were sold at Publix bakery departments in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina and the following counties in Florida: Alachua, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier,…
September 13, 20160Comments

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Amazon.ca releases fourth annual list of top cities in Canada with most pampered pets

SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Amazon.ca released the fourth annual list of the top cities in Canada with the most pampered pets. This list was compiled by comparing per capita sales data for pet items purchased from Amazon.ca from August 2015 to August 2016 in cities with more than 100,000 residents. Sales data…
September 12, 20160Comments

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Natural Grocers to host an educational push on why organics are good4u, good for the environment and good for the economy

LAKEWOOD, Colo, 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Natural Grocers, the 61 year old family run chain, will stake its claim this September as the official “Organic Month Headquarters” The company, which sells only 100% USDA Certified organic produce, will host an educational push for the entire month of September, which is nationally recognized as “Organic…
September 10, 20160Comments

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USDA FSIS: PT Farm, LLC recalls lamb products that may be contaminated with E. coli

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — PT Farm, LLC, a North Haverhill, N.H. establishment, is recalling approximately 15 pounds of lamb products that may be contaminated with E. coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Sept. 9, 2016). The lamb products, a neck and one leg, were derived from…
September 10, 20160Comments

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Wegmans Food Markets announces influenza vaccine for 2016-2017 flu season is now available

ROCHESTER, N.Y., 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The influenza vaccine for the 2016-2017 flu season is now available at all Wegmans Food Markets locations. At Wegmans, receiving the flu vaccination is as easy as picking up a few items for dinner – just stop by the store pharmacy during normal business hours; no need for…
September 9, 20160Comments

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Catch Every Kid initiative launches to promote childhood immunizations throughout Washington state

SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Sep. 8th, 2016) kicks off Catch Every Kid, Group Health Foundation’s effort to promote childhood immunizations throughout Washington state. The campaign is asking parents to vaccinate their children, encourage discussions with friends and neighbors about the importance of vaccinating children, and to donate to the Foundation so more…
September 9, 20160Comments

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Best Buy Geek Squad Academy offers tips on how to keep our children safe online

Best Buy Geek Squad Academy offers tips on how to keep our children safe online   Minneapolis, MN, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The internet can be a fantastic learning tool, but some aspects aren’t so positive. With school back in session, now is the perfect time to talk to your kids about online safety. We talked to…
September 8, 20160Comments

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Accenture: Retailers and consumer packaged goods companies must improve their understanding of the millennial generation in Asia

Accenture: Retailers and consumer packaged goods companies must improve their understanding of the millennial generation in Asia   SINGAPORE, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies must improve their understanding of the millennial generation in Asia, according to Accenture, with millennials set to dominate the consumer market in the region. Looking at the…
September 7, 20160Comments

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Defense Commissary Agency observes Food Safety Month with food safety tips from experts

FORT LEE, Va., 2016-Sep-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — When it comes to food safety, a few simple precautions at home could prevent a trip to the emergency room, Defense Commissary Agency officials say. "Commissary patrons have just as important a role to play in protecting themselves from foodborne illnesses as our food safety inspectors," said Chris…
September 5, 20160Comments

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USDA FSIS issues food safety tips for areas impacted by Hurricane Hermine

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by Hurricane Hermine. The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Watch for Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina…
September 5, 20160Comments

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FMI survey reveals that only 57% of American parents eat dinner with their children every night

ARLINGTON, VA, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — As families send their children back to school, some parents are forgetting the most important school supply: the family meal.  A recent consumer survey of American grocery shoppers, conducted by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Rodale Inc., underscores the infrequency of family meals in the U.S. and…
September 1, 20160Comments

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Entenmann’s recalls select Little Bites products due to possible contamination of small plastic pieces

St. Louis, MO, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Entenmann’s is recalling select Little Bites products because they may be contaminated with small plastic pieces. Schnucks customers are urged to check for: Entenmann’s Little Bites Fudge Brownies – 5 pack UPC: 7203001342 Best by: October 8, 2016/3098 Entenmann’s Little Bites Chocolate Chip Muffins – 5 pack UPC: 7203001353 Best by: October 8, 2016/3098 Entenmann’s…
September 1, 20160Comments

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