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Meijer announces aggressive pricing on Thanksgiving turkeys: As low as 54 cents per pound

More reasons to be thankful: Turkeys priced as low as 54 cents per pound GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-11-12— /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is once again announcing aggressive pricing on turkeys that are expected to lead the Midwest in low-price Thanksgiving turkeys. “A Thanksgiving meal isn’t complete without the turkey, and with these great prices, Meijer wants…

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Foodstuffs: Yersinia pseudotuberculosis not detected in the Living Foods property and processing plant following test carried out by AsureQuality

Foodstuffs has today announced the results of testing carried out by independent laboratory AsureQuality. Results have confirmed that Yersinia pseudotuberculosis was not detected in any of the samples taken from the Living Foods property and processing plant. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2014-11-12— /EPR Retail News/ — “Multiple soil samples were taken from the quarantined paddock and across…

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New Zealand: New World announces winners of the inaugural New World Beer & Cider Awards

Wellington, New Zealand, 2014-11-10— /EPR Retail News/ — The results of the inaugural New World Beer & Cider Awards, which celebrate the diversity and high standard of beer and cider available from around New Zealand and overseas, have been announced today. “As well as recognising the rapidly growing local beer and cider market, the New World Beer…

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Starbucks plans to open 12 Starbucks Military Community Stores near military bases in fiscal 2015

SEATTLE, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — When Starbucks launched its groundbreaking commitment to support veterans and military spouses in November 2013, the company also announced that it would give special designation to stores that serve military communities. Starbucks unveiled the first two Starbucks Military Community Stores at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, Washington and Joint Base…

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Dunkin’ Donuts signs multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisees, GADI, LLC, to develop seven restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky

CANTON, MA,  2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisees, GADI, LLC, to develop seven restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky. The group’s first two restaurants are planned to open in 2016. Led by Manish Patel and his…

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Whole Foods Market announces the revamp of its New York City Bowery location’s dining options

NEW YORK, 2014-11-6— /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is excited to announce the revamp of its New York City Bowery location’s dining options, with two brand new venues and other store updates, offering consumers a greater variety of delicious in-store dining options. Located on the corner of East Houston and Bowery, shoppers will now…

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Whole Foods Market curated top-notch selection of winter wines for the festive holiday season

Grocer celebrates craftsmanship and artistry of Grower Champagnes with a delicious, hand-crafted sparkler AUSTIN, TX, 2014-11-5— /EPR Retail News/ — Tis’ the season for festive holiday parties, cozy fireside nights and delightfully decadent dinners. Whole Foods Market has curated a top-notch selection of winter wines at a range of prices that will make meals memorable and harried hostesses…

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Starbucks® red holiday cups return this holidays

SEATTLE, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — The anticipation begins in October, when the cups’ arrival begins to generate buzz on social media and websites count down the minutes and seconds until their return. Once they arrive, Starbucks® red holiday cups begin to dot city streets and shopping malls, and customers tweet and share photos of…

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Starbucks launches Starbucks® India Estates Blend Coffee to celebrate its second anniversary in India

SEATTLE, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — A Starbucks® coffee that was created in 2013 to celebrate coffee grown on India's southern mountains is now be available in more than a dozen countries to celebrate the company's second anniversary in India. Starbucks opened its first India store in 2012 and currently operates more than 50 stores across…

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A unique beer brewed by Marston’s to help raise funds for wounded Servicemen to go on sale exclusively at Tesco

Cheshunt, England, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — A unique beer created by three injured veterans to help raise funds for wounded Servicemen is to go on sale across the UK this week. The beer, which will raise funds for the Help for Heroes charity, has been brewed by Marston’s and will be exclusively sold by Tesco. The beer…

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Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. to host new educational webinar as part of its Diversity in Franchising Initiative in partnership with NAACP

Canton, MA, 2014-10-31— /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced that it will host a new educational webinar as part of its Diversity in Franchising Initiative in partnership with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The goal of the initiative, which was…

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Whole Foods Market names Guy Cameron as brew master for its new San Jose store’s microbrewery called Mission Creek Brewing Company

Emeryville, Calif., 2014-10-31— /EPR Retail News/ — When it opens on December 9, Whole Foods Market San Jose (777 The Alameda) will house the company’s first on-site microbrewery and tap room in California, and the second on-site microbrewery company wide. The brewery and tap room will be called Mission Creek Brewing Company. Guy Cameron, formerly of Russian…

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Giant Food recalls Giant brand packaged cilantro due to potential Salmonella contamination

Landover, Md., 2014-10-30— /EPR Retail News/ — Following a recall by Shenandoah Growers, Giant Food announced it removed from sale Giant brand packaged cilantro due to potential Salmonella contamination. The following product is included in this recall: Giant packaged cilantro, 2.5 oz., UPC 68826703077, purchased on or after October 9, 2014 Giant Food has received no reports of illnesses…

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The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC recalls Bell & Evans gluten free breaded chicken products due to potential Staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination

Purchase, NY & Quincy, MA, 2014-10-30— /EPR Retail News/ — Following a recall by Murry’s Inc., The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC announced it removed from sale Bell & Evans gluten free breaded chicken products due to potential Staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination. The following products are included in this recall: Bell & Evans Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breasts, 10.5…

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This Halloween Sainsbury’s launches Pumpkin recycling to help get customers composting

LONDON, 2014-10-29— /EPR Retail News/ — As Halloween approaches, Sainsbury’s launches a recycling special to help get customers composting. Sainsbury’s expects to sell just over one million pumpkins this week, as the spooky day looms. But once they’re carved, pumpkins are often thrown away – even though they are easily recycled. This year, all pumpkins sold…

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Starbucks Reserve® coffees launch ultra-premium line of coffees that are the most rare, limited availability coffees from around the world

There’s a story in every cup of Starbucks coffee. SEATTLE, 2014-10-29— /EPR Retail News/ — From the qualities of the soil, to the fragrances and tastes of nearby crops, to the length of time it was left to ripen on the tree – each coffee expresses its own sense of place and conveys the way it…

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Starbucks launches new lineup of Starbucks Reserve® coffees and interactive coffee bar to its stores in China

BEIJING, 2014-10-29— /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks is bringing an immersive coffee experience to its customers in China with a new lineup of Starbucks Reserve® coffees and an interactive coffee bar to seven stores in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Starbucks Reserve® coffees are  small-lot coffees that are the most exquisite coffees in the world. Every…

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Wegmans hosts “Love Kale” tasting event on November 1, 2014 at all Wegmans stores

ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-10-28— /EPR Retail News/ — Remember when kale got no respect, when it's pretty ruffled leaves appeared on a plate only as a garnish? Well today kale is a superstar, a hip and healthy veggie with a growing fan club. Chefs love it in salads, snacks, soups and sides. With all the vitamins, minerals and…

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Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. now the exclusive manufacturer of Meijer Brand K-Cup® packs for the Keurig® hot brewing system

New Meijer Brand K-Cup Packs Now Available at Meijer Stores WATERBURY, Vt., 2014-10-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., (Keurig) (NASDAQ: GMCR), a leader in specialty coffee, coffee makers, teas and other beverages with its innovative brewing technology, today announces that it is now the exclusive manufacturer of Meijer Brand K-Cup® packs for the Keurig®…

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Waitrose report shows what Brits eat and drink this year

LONDON, 2014-10-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose report shows what we're eating and drinking this year – based on millions of purchases in shops and online. The Waitrose Food & Drink Report 2014 draws on a year of Waitrose sales and new consumer research, providing a comprehensive view of British behaviour – supported with insight from…

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Whole Foods Market partners with famed local noodle producer, Sun Noodle

New York, NY, 2014-10-23— /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is pleased to announce its partnership with famed local noodle producer, Sun Noodle. Known for supplying noodles to some of the most esteemed ramen shops in the nation, including David Chang’s Momofuku Noodle Bar and Ivan Orkin’s, Ivan Ramen and Slurp Shop. Sun Noodle will…

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Allegro Coffee Roasters to bring new craft coffee experience at Whole Foods Market Berkeley

Allegro Coffee Roasters opens second location at Whole Foods Market Gilman Emeryville, Calif., 2014-10-22— /EPR Retail News/ — On Nov. 4, Allegro Coffee Roasters (ACR) brings a new craft coffee experience to Berkeley. Located inside Whole Foods Market’s new store at 10th and Gilman, ACR connects guests with small lots of specialty coffee and a highly skilled team…

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Whole Foods Market stores now accepting Apple Pay

Offering an easy, secure and private way to pay at America’s healthiest grocery store AUSTIN, Texas, 2014-10-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is now offering its customers the ability to make purchases with Apple Pay, a new service expected to transform mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay for items at Whole…

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Whole Planet Foundation joins forces with “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I” to raise $1 million for global poverty alleviation

Offers participants opportunity to win movie premiere tickets and a $1,000 Whole Foods Market® gift card AUSTIN, Texas, 2014-10-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Planet Foundation is joining forces with “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part I” as one of its official charitable partners, with the goal of raising $1 million for global poverty alleviation. Starting today, shoppers can…

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Whole Foods Market launches its first national brand campaign; highlights the values of “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store”

Advertising highlights quality standards and core values of ‘America’s Healthiest Grocery Store®’ AUSTIN, Texas, 2014-10-20— /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) launches its first national brand campaign today to highlight its groundbreaking quality standards, healthy offerings and key milestones as a pioneer in the natural and organic food industry. By communicating the company’s deeper purpose…

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Russia’s largest food retailer Magnit opens new distribution center in Kolomna (Moscow region)

Krasnodar, Russia, 2014-10-20— /EPR Retail News/ — PJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest food retailer (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT) announces the opening of a new distribution center in Kolomna. Please be informed that the Company has opened a new distribution center (DC) in Kolomna (Moscow region). Total space of the warehouse is about 84 thsd. sq. m.…

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Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon to debut his personally designed Signature Sub Sandwich at Harris Teeter

Reston, VA, 2014-10-16— /EPR Retail News/ — Garcon to Sign Autographs, Sample Signature Sub Sandwich, Introduce Fans to Must-Have Meal for Lunch Date:       Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 Time:       noon – 1 p.m. Where:    Spectrum Center Harris Teeter 11806 Spectrum Center Reston, Va. 20190 Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed! Tuesday, Oct. 21, Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon…

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Starbucks district managers tasted the first crop of coffee from Starbucks Costa Rica Farm at Starbucks leadership conference in Seattle

SEATTLE, 2014-10-16— /EPR Retail News/ — Days start early for Victor Trejos. Each weekday morning, he rises well before dawn at his home in Costa Rica’s capital city of San José and drives 15 miles into the hillside. By 6:00 a.m., his pickup truck rumbles down the narrow road to a coffee farm, where the day is…

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Starbucks Corporation to release its fourth quarter and fiscal year end 2014 financial results after the market close on October 30, 2014

SEATTLE, 2014-10-16— /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal year end 2014 financial results after the market close on Thursday, October 30, 2014, with a conference call to follow at 2:00 p.m. PT. The conference call will be webcast and can be accessed on the company’s website:http://investor.starbucks.com. A…

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Whole Foods Market launches produce rating system Responsibly Grown

New, exclusive ratings prohibit use of many hazardous neurotoxins on fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers; focus on transparency AUSTIN, Texas, 2014-10-15— /EPR Retail News/ — Today Whole Foods Market launches Responsibly Grown, an industry leading tiered produce rating system that assesses growing practices that impact human health and the environment. The new rating system labels fresh fruits,…

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