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Frozen Shrimp Scampi products recalled by Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods, Inc.

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods, Inc., an Austin, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 4,225 pounds of frozen shrimp scampi 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, as well as…

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International Commissary Corporation: voluntary recall of Marie Callender’s 7oz & 14oz Cheese Biscuit Mix

San Jose, CA., 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — International Commissary Corporation (ICC) has issued a voluntary recall of certain lots of two retail products: Marie Callender's 7oz & 14oz Cheese Biscuit Mix. The 7 oz recalled product has Best By dates of 3/22/17 and 5/17/17 and was sold in retail stores in the following states…

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Dunkin’ Donuts to serve 100% espresso beans sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms by the end of this year

Dunkin’ Donuts espresso beverages in U.S. and 16 international markets to be made with 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified™ espresso beans by end of 2016 Rainforest Alliance works around the world to support long-term sustainability and the quality of life for farmers, their families and their communities CANTON, MA, 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — As a coffee…

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NCR Corporation among nominees for the German Design Award 2017

DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, is among the nominees for the prestigious German Design Award 2017. The German Design Council has deemed NCR’s SelfServ 91 in the cantilever deployment as worthy for one of their prestigious design award for its combination of…

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Carphone Warehouse unveils new Universal VR Headset from Goji

London,, 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wednesday 13th July 2016: Carphone Warehouse unveils new Goji Universal Virtual Reality (VR) Headset as the latest addition to its accessories range. The Universal VR Headset from Goji takes customers into the cinematic world of virtual reality, where imagination becomes reality, for just £39.99. Users will be able to fully…

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Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. recalls 5,850 pounds of frozen, heat treated, not ready-to-eat (NRTE) chicken products

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc., a Van Buren, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 5,850 pounds of frozen, heat treated, not ready-to-eat (NRTE) chicken products that may be contaminated with E. coli O121, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen, heat treated, not ready-to-eat…

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Schnucks: Continental Mills recalls Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix in connection with General Mills’ recall of flour that may be contaminated with E. coli O121

St. Louis, MO, 2016-Jul-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Continental Mills is recalling Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix in connection with General Mills’ voluntary recall of flour that may be contaminated with E. coli O121. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick. E. coli O121 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea and…

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Schnucks: General Mills recalls two flavors of Betty Crocker cake mixes due to flour containing E. coli O121

St. Louis, MO, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — General Mills is recalling two flavors of Betty Crocker cake mixes in connection with General Mills’ voluntary recall of flour containing E. coli O121. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick. E. coli O121 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration.…

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Expanded Recall and Allergy Alert on Certain IKEA Chocolate Products

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — CHOKLAND MÖRK, CHOKLAND MÖRK 70%, CHOKLAD LINGON & BLABAR, CHOKLAD NÖT, GODIS CHOKLADKROKANT, GODIS CHOKLADRAN and CHOKLAD LJUS, are being recalled due to undeclared Milk, Hazelnuts and/or Almond. "All Best Before Dates," Sold from April 30, 2015 to July 1, 2016. IKEA had samples of chocolate analyzed and found them…

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Baptista’s Bakery: voluntary recall of a limited number of 30 oz. Snack Factory® Original Pretzel Crisps® packages

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baptista’s Bakery, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of 30 oz. Snack Factory® Original Pretzel Crisps® packages because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if…

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Kerry Inc. of Beloit, WI recalls two lots of Golden Dipt® Jalapeño Breader

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kerry Inc. of Beloit, WI is recalling two lots of Golden Dipt® Jalapeño Breader that were sold to foodservice distributors because one of our suppliers recalled an ingredient used in our mix for the potential presence of E. coli O121. Kerry Inc. was notified by our supplier that two…

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Colruyt: La William recalls its Curry 300 ml sauce

Following an FASFC inspection, La William has asked all its customers to return its Curry 300 ml sauce with minimum shelf life date of 10/09/2017 to the store. Halle, Belgium, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The microbiological quality of the product in question cannot be fully guaranteed until the shelf life date specified on the…

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BRC – KPMG: Online sales of Non-Food products in UK grew 9.0% YoY

LONDON, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Helen Dickinson OBE, Chief Executive, British Retail Consortium. "Online sales growth slowed to 9 per cent this month. While lower than last month's growth it remains a solid performance, considering that June 2015 had recorded the best growth of that year. Online sales grew across all categories except Footwear and…

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Starbucks comments on its price adjustment in U.S. company-operated stores

Seattle, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — On July 12, Starbucks made a small price adjustment in U.S. company-operated stores. Depending on the market, customers will experience increases of 10 to 20 cents on select sizes of brewed coffee, and 10 to 30 cents on espresso beverages and tea lattes. We expect the average customer ticket…

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Starbucks mobile payment experience launches in China

SHANGHAI, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its continuous investments to deliver an exceptional customer experience in China, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced the launch of the Starbucks mobile payment experience aimed at providing My Starbucks Rewards® (MSR) members access to a fast, seamless and convenient way to pay for purchases, using their pre-loaded Starbucks…

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Starbucks launches new beverages and treats in its summer menu

Seattle, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Summer is in full swing at Starbucks, with refreshing new beverages and treats at participating stores in the United States and Canada. Starting today (July 12), customers can enjoy the new sweetly tart Teavana® Shaken Berry Sangria Herbal Tea or the new Iced Coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato, the company’s first iced…

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Lidl awarded ‘Supermarket of the Year’ at this year’s Good Houskeeping Food Awards

LONDON, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lidl has triumphed at this year’s Good Houskeeping Food Awards, walking away with the coveted title of ‘Supermarket of the Year’ at the ceremony last night. The award, voted for by readers of the magazine, has been running for over a decade, with Waitrose consistently walking away with the title…

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NACS survey: Overall consumer optimism about the U.S. economy increased three points to 47% in July

ALEXANDRIA, Va., 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Consumer optimism increased to its highest level since March as gas prices reversed a four-month climb and dropped 12 cents per gallon last month, according to the latest national consumer survey released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Overall consumer optimism about the U.S. economy increased three…

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Wegmans Food Markets hosts “Taste the Season’s Best” on Saturday July 16, 2016

ROCHESTER, NY, 2016-Jul-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — WHAT: “Taste the Season’s Best” at all Wegmans Food Markets. Stop by the stations throughout the store at this fun event to taste the freshest and the best of the season. Learn from our employees grilling technique tips and tricks and sample a few of our favorites! WHEN: 11…

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Save Mart Companies: Betty Crocker Delights Super Moist Carrot Cake Mix voluntarily recalled

Modesto, CA , 2016-Jul-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The following Betty Crocker products are being voluntarily recalled out of an abundance of caution due to potential presence of E. coli: Item Description Size Best By Dates UPC Betty Crocker Delights Super Moist Carrot Cake Mix 15.25 oz. pkg. 12APR2017, 13APR2017, 14APR2017, 28MAY2017, 29MAY2017, 30MAY2017, 07JUL2017, 08JUL2017 000-16000- 40987 Betty Croker Delights Super Moist Party Rainbow Chip Cake…

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Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix voluntarily recalled at Save Mart Companies

Modesto, CA, 2016-Jul-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The following Krusteaz product is being voluntarily recalled out of an abundance of caution due to potential presence of E. coli. This is an isolated issue and only affects specific lots of Krusteaz Pancake Mix: Item Description Size Best By Dates UPC Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix 28 oz. carton 3/30/2018 to 6/16/2018 04144900128 The Save Mart Companies…

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will celebrate its 79th birthday on July 13

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Jul-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will celebrate its 79th birthday in a seriously sweet way. On July 13, Krispy Kreme customers who buy any dozen doughnuts at regular price can then also buy a second dozen Original Glazed® doughnuts for 79 cents at participating shops in the U.S. and Canada. “Krispy Kreme…

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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz on compensation, Bean Stock, enhanced health care benefits, scheduling commitments, and dress code changes

Seattle, 2016-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks chairman and ceo Howard Schultz sent the following message to all U.S. partners (employees) the morning of July 11, 2016, sharing new developments regarding compensation, Bean Stock, enhanced health care benefits, scheduling commitments, and dress code changes. Dear partners, On Friday, I wrote you that I was at a loss for…

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Iced Coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato: Starbucks’ first iced espresso beverage that features coconut milk

Seattle, 2016-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since Starbucks first introduced coconut milk as an option for its handcrafted beverages, customers have embraced its rich, creamy flavor with hot, iced and blended customized drinks. Now Starbucks is introducing Iced Coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato, the company’s first iced espresso beverage that features coconut milk. The beverage will be…

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Starbucks introduces the Teavana® Shaken Berry Sangria Herbal Tea

Seattle, 2016-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks is offering a new Teavana iced tea for the warm, sunny days ahead. Starting tomorrow (July 12), participating stores in the United States and Canada will introduce the Teavana® Shaken Berry Sangria Herbal Tea. “Summer is a time to connect with friends and family and spend quality time together,” said Melynda Cheng…

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Tesco customers will be able to earn double Clubcard points, 15 -18 July

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today announced that from 15 -18 July, customers will be able to earn double Clubcard points in store, online (across Grocery Online, Tesco Direct and Wine by the Case) and at its petrol filling stations, helping customer’s points grow faster. The move will see customers earn two points…

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Waitrose to move its payment terms for all UK small food producers to a maximum of seven days

LONDON, 2016-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose is to move its payment terms for all UK small food producers to a maximum of seven days. The step, which will be phased in over the next two months, follows an internal review of payment terms for smaller suppliers and will mean that the supermarket now offers industry…

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Greenpeace ranked Inditex at the top of its Detox Catwalk 2016 classification

The report, compiled by Greenpeace, places the company "ahead of the field" in responsible garment production Arteixo, ESPAÑA, 2016-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Greenpeace has ranked Inditex at the top of its Detox Catwalk 2016 classification, which selects and rates the garment makers it sees as deploying standard-setting practices in the use of sustainable chemical products.…

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7‑Eleven to set measurable corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals to reduce its environmental footprint

IRVING, Texas, 2016-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc., the world’s largest convenience retailer, is working with Conservation International (CI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a healthier, more prosperous and more productive planet through science, policy and partnerships, to set measurable corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals to reduce its environmental footprint. 7‑Eleven’s CSR mission has…

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