Product recall: Starbucks' stainless steel beverage straws
Seattle, 2016-Aug-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (August 2), Starbucks issued a recall for stainless steel beverage straws which are rigid, posing an injury risk.
The recall involves reusable stainless steel, Cold-to-Go food-grade drinking straws in two sizes. The straws were packaged and sold in sets of three and were…
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Helsinki, Finland, 2016-Aug-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The K-Group's customer loyalty programme Plussa will become increasingly personalized in October 2016. At the same time, Plussa will be digitized and it will reward customers that patronize the K-Group.
The aim of the revised K-Plussa is to improve the customer experience by recognizing customers with personally targeted benefits.…
Louis Vuitton launches new product packaging in bright saffron shade
Paris, 2016-Aug-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Louis Vuitton has unveiled new product packaging in a bright saffron shade. This distinctive color, part of the history of Louis Vuitton for a century and a half, gives an elegantly distinctive signature to client packages.
The iconic brown chocolate color…
Meijer kicks off fall campaign of its signature hunger relief program, Simply Give
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Aug-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — After a record-setting spring campaign tied to the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, Midwest retailer Meijer recently kicked off the fall campaign of its signature hunger relief program, Simply Give, across its six-state footprint in…
HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — This fall, T Galleria by DFS, the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, asks the question, “What are you loyal to?” Celebrating loyalty in all its forms with its Fall 2016 campaign, T Galleria by DFS has teamed up with a cast of nine international influencers, global travelers and…
Costa Express attains the ISO14001 International Standard for its commitment to sustainable practice
Costa Express attains the ISO14001 International Standard for its commitment to sustainable practice
London, 2016-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Costa Express, the UK’s leading self-serve coffee bar, has been awarded the ISO14001 International Standard due to its commitment to sustainable practice. This standard provides an approach to environment management as well as all the practical…
WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods, Inc., an Austin, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 5,677 pounds of frozen shrimp scampi and meat lasagna 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,…
DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Aug-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens is now offering vaccinations that provide protection against most strains of serogroup B meningococcal disease (bacterial meningitis) at all of its pharmacies, including Duane Reade pharmacies in New York, and Healthcare Clinics nationwide. Vaccinations are available daily without an appointment and may be covered by insurance.
Walgreens pharmacists…
Seattle, 2016-Aug-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the past two years, members of the Starbucks Rewards™ loyalty program have had the chance to win “Starbucks for Life” during the holiday season. Instead of waiting another four months for the next chance to win, Starbucks is introducing a summer edition.
Prizes include Starbucks for Life, Starbucks for a…
CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Aug-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco will offer children free fruit while their parents are shopping in store, as a ‘little help’ for kids to eat more healthily.
The initiative, which is being launched in over 800 Tesco stores across the UK, is aimed at creating healthy eating habits among kids that will stay…
Carrefour France unveils a wide range of bargains to help its customers better manage their spending
Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Aug-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — As children prepare for the new 2016 school year, Carrefour is unveiling a wide range of bargains to help its customers better manage their spending. The retailer is getting them to bring their old exercise books into stores so that the Restos du Coeur can get new ones.
A…
London, 2016-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s plans to grow its business in China and develop its partnership with Alibaba by doubling the number of its products that are available on Alibaba’s Tmall Global online marketplace.
Sainsbury’s steps up groceries trial in China after successful launch
Number of products available on Alibaba Tmall Global…
LEEDS, England, 2016-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Families across the UK welcomed another rise in spending power in June, with average discretionary income once again reaching £201 a week, according to Asda’s monthly Income Tracker.
The latest figures revealed that families enjoyed an extra £12 a week (6.2%) on average in June, compared to the same…
AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market announced with its third quarter earnings that it has signed a new lease for a 365 by Whole Foods Market™ location in Atlanta. The store will be located in the Buckhead area and will feature a simple, affordable and convenient grocery-shopping experience that offers the…
AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market announced on its quarterly earnings call today that Dallas-Fort Worth is the newest test market for the company’s rewards program. Shoppers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area can now register for the program online at www.wholefoodsmarket.com/rewards.
“The rewards program is really about showing appreciation for our customers,”…
Brooklyn, New York, 2016-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thousands of customers turned out Saturday for the grand opening of Apple Williamsburg, the first Apple store in Brooklyn. Customers began queuing Friday on Bedford Ave before midnight, and when the store opened at 10 a.m. Saturday the line stretched around the block.
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Cupertino, California, 2016-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ —At an employee meeting in Cupertino this morning, CEO Tim Cook announced that Apple recently sold the billionth iPhone.
"iPhone has become one of the most important, world-changing and successful products in history. It's become more than a constant companion. iPhone is truly an essential part of our daily…
Bradford, England, 2016-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons will today launch one of its biggest price crunches with an average of 18 per cent being cut from the price of 1,045 every day products – including hundreds of core grocery and dairy items.
The British supermarket will cut the price of family essentials such as British…
Minneapolis, MN, 2016-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — You turn on your computer, only to find that you’re locked out of all of your files — everything from work documents to family photos. There’s an ominous message on the screen demanding that you pay a fee to regain access.
That nightmare scenario has become all too real…
Zaandam, 2016-Aug-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — "Steeds meer consumenten gaan bewuster met suiker om. Daarom heeft Albert Heijn zijn assortiment onder de loep genomen en zijn we gestart met een flinke suikerreductie" aldus Marit van Egmond, directeur merchandising & sourcing Albert Heijn. "De eerste stap die we zetten is een suikerreductie van 10 tot 40%…
Landover, Md., 2016-Aug-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — To help families stay healthy and keep kids fueled during the busy summer season, Giant Food of Landover, Md. offers tips to build a better lunch for camps and other summer activities now - or for school lunches in the fall. With guidance from ChooseMyPlate.gov, Giant's licensed in-store…
SEATTLE, 2016-Aug-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) announced plans to expand its partnership with Madewell by adding the brand to an additional 20 stores this fall. This is the third distribution expansion since the initial launch of the partnership in March 2015 and will result in the retailer carrying Madewell in a total of…
NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Giving back is always in style at Macy’s and starting tomorrow, customers can join the spirit of giving by participating in Macy’s Fashion Pass. From July 28 to Aug. 7, with a $5 donation at the register, Macy’s shoppers will receive 15 percent to 25 percent off a…
London, 2016-Aug-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following on from our switch to renewable electricity purchasing in April 2016, British Land has become a member of RE100, a forward thinking global collaboration of businesses committed to using 100% electricity from renewable sources.
The initiative convened by The Climate Group in partnership with Carbon Disclosure Project will drive…
Rosemont, Ill., 2016-Aug-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) will host a live conference call and webcast to discuss Fiscal 2016 second quarter results on Tuesday, August 9 at 9:00 am CDT.
The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (855) 788-2805; the conference ID number is 95116637. …
WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Aug-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Outlet retailing has taken off over the past couple of years, with a growing number of outlet centers1 and increased popularity among consumers for off-price shopping2.
And, it’s no wonder why – if you’re anything like me, you love a good deal. A friend asks, “Cute top! Where’d you…
Wayne, NJ, 2016-Aug-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® announced today a nationwide hunt to fill the company’s, and perhaps the country’s, newest and most awesome job yet – President of Play. One lucky kid in the U.S. will soon be selected to spend a year playing with the hottest new toys and games and…
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2016-Aug-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize today will officially start trading on Euronext Amsterdam and Euronext Brussels following the successful completion of its merger on July 23. Ahold Delhaize moves forward as one of the world’s largest food retail groups, a leader in supermarkets and e-commerce, and a company at the…
Cupertino, CA, 2016-Jul-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2016 third quarter ended June 25, 2016. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $42.4 billion and quarterly net income of $7.8 billion, or $1.42 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $49.6 billion and net income of $10.7…
Salt Lake City, UT, 2016-Jul-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Between long days at the pool, family get-togethers and vacations, there isn’t always enough time to grocery shop. Fresh Market in Kaysville is helping shoppers save time and make the most of their summer days with the launch of Fresh Market to Go, an online shopping…