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ShopRite Partners In Caring Annual Cheerios Contest raised $1.24m to support regional food banks in local communities

Store associates featured on a special-edition Cheerios box sold exclusively at ShopRite stores Keasbey, NJ, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite associates across six states banded together last September in a friendly competition sponsored by ShopRite and General Mills, the ShopRite Partners In Caring Annual Cheerios Contest. To help the hungry in local communities, ShopRite associates collected donations…
March 12, 20140Comments

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Roundy’s opened doors to Mariano’s Western Springs

Western Springs Store Offers Specialty Cheese Shop, Olive Oil and Vinegar Bar and Locally Roasted Coffee Milwaukee, Wis., 2014-3-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Roundy’s, Inc. (“Roundy’s”) (NYSE: RNDY), a leading grocer in the Midwest, will open doors to Mariano’s Western Springs on Tues., March 11, at 6 a.m. Mariano’s latest store is located at 4700 Gilbert Ave. “At Mariano’s Western…
March 11, 20140Comments

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The ShopRite of New London initiated voluntary recall of all store-made ground meat

New London, CT, 2014-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The ShopRite of New London, located at 351 North Frontage Road in New London, CT has initiated a voluntary recall of all store-made ground meat produced and sold between 7:00am and 11:00pm on Thursday, March 6, 2014. There is a possibility that these products may contain small pieces of…
March 10, 20140Comments

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Dole and Meijer partner to donate salad bars to public schools in Detroit, Cincinnati and South Bend, Ind.

Midwest retailer partners with world’s largest producer of fruits and vegetables to increase fresh produce options at schools WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., 2014-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  What is the main obstacle to getting kids to eat healthier? Research suggests that it might be simply a lack of healthy options – a situation that is even…
March 5, 20140Comments

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Wegmans Food Markets started hiring for its latest Massachusetts location Burlington scheduled to open in fall 2014

BURLINGTON, MA, 2014-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets begins recruitment for full-time positions today for its latest Massachusetts location, Burlington, which is scheduled to open in fall 2014. The company’s third location in the state is part of a shopping and dining destination located on 3rd Avenue in Burlington. Available full-time positions include everything from…
March 5, 20140Comments

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Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc extends employment contract of Chairman and CEO Nigel Travis through December 2018

CANTON, Mass., 2014-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts (DD) and Baskin-Robbins (BR), today announced the extension of Chairman and CEO Nigel Travis‘s employment contract through December 2018. Mr. Travis, 64, whose contract previously ran through December 2016, joined Dunkin’ Brands as CEO in December…
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Stop & Shop removed from sale Popsicle brand Orange, Cherry and Grape flavored ice pops

Purchase, NY & Quincy, MA, 2014-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following notification from its supplier, Unilever US, Stop & Shop announced it removed from sale Popsicle brand Orange, Cherry and Grape flavored ice pops due to exposure to an undeclared allergen, milk, on the ingredient label. This product is safe to consume for individuals who…
March 4, 20140Comments

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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…
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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 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…
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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…
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Dunkin’ Donuts signed with existing franchise group OKD Holdings for 13 new restaurants throughout Oklahoma City

CANTON, MA, 2014-2-28 — /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 franchise group, OKD Holdings, to develop 13 new restaurants throughout Oklahoma City, Okla. The first of the planned restaurants will open in 2015. Together, this team led…
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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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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AB Acquisition (Albertsons) LLC announced two senior management appointments

Boise, ID, 2014-2-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — AB Acquisition LLC (Albertsons), which operates Albertson’s LLC and New Albertson’s Inc., today announced that Rick Navarro, who had been the Company’s Chief Financial Officer since its inception in 2006, has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer. Succeeding Navarro as the company’s CFO is Robert B. Dimond. “Our decentralized operating structure…
February 25, 20140Comments

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Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC announced it removed from sale Newman’s Own Salsa Con Queso

Purchase, NY & Quincy, MA, 2014-2-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following a recall by Newman’s Own, Inc., The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC announced it removed from sale Newman’s Own Salsa Con Queso due to an undeclared allergen, wheat, on the ingredient label. This product is safe to consume for individuals who do not suffer…
February 21, 20140Comments

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Giant Food of Landover, Md. removed Newman’s Own Salsa Con Queso from sale

Landover, MD, 2014-2-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following a recall by Newman’s Own, Inc., Giant Food of Landover, Md. announced it removed from sale Newman’s Own Salsa Con Queso due to an undeclared allergen, wheat, on the ingredient label. This product is safe to consume for individuals who do not suffer from a wheat allergy. The following…
February 21, 20140Comments

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Australia: Farm Weekly seeks historic photos of Wesfarmers to profile the company’s 100-year journey

Perth, Australia, 2014-2-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — To celebrate our Centenary, Farm Weekly, in conjunction with Wesfarmers, is producing a 100-page keepsake, A4 gloss publication. Farm Weekly will be profiling some of the people involved in our 100-year journey and the events that have helped shape our company. If you have any historic photos of Wesfarmers tucked away somewhere at…
February 21, 20140Comments

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Price Chopper’s 2013 “Check Out Hunger” campaign raised more than $35,000 and 76,000 pounds of food

Schenectady, NY, 2014-2-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper’s 2013 “Check Out Hunger” campaign raised more than $35,000 and 76,000 pounds of food for 15 local food banks and their affiliated kitchens and pantries in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont. “We’re committed to helping people feed and care for themselves and their families throughout the…
February 21, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s research: 85% do not know how many calories in a glass of wine

LONDON, 2014-2-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — 85% of adults do not know how many calories there are in a glass of wine according to new research released today from Sainsbury’s. The study comes as the retailer launches calorie labelling on a selection of its new own-brand wines. 85% do not know how many calories in a glass…
February 20, 20140Comments

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Major milestone for BJ’s Wholesale Club’s Feeding Communities program: 15 million pounds of nutritious food donated to local food bank since inception

Westborough, MA, 2014-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that its Feeding Communities program achieved a major milestone by donating 15 million pounds of nutritious food to local food banks since the program began in November 2011.  The 15 million pounds of food equates to 12 million meals to feed people who struggle…
February 19, 20140Comments

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NGA SupermarketGuru Consumer Survey: shoppers want professional support for healthier eating habits in supermarkets

The Annual National Grocers Association-SupermarketGuru Consumer Survey Reveals Shoppers Want Support to Eat Healthier Including Professionals on the Selling Floor to Guide Food-Buying Decisions.  LAS VEGAS, NV, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoppers are spending more than half of their fresh-food dollars in supermarkets and want professionals on the shopping floor to support healthier eating habits and…
February 18, 20140Comments

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Delhaize Group updates its policy on Responsible Palm Oil Sourcing

Delhaize Group commits to sourcing traceable, deforestation-free palm oil BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2014-2-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group today announces an updated policy on Responsible Palm Oil Sourcing that outlines our commitment to source only traceable, No-Deforestation palm oil. Building upon the work we began in 2012 to increase the transparency in the sourcing of…
February 17, 20140Comments

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The Overwaitea Food Group to purchase 15 stores in British Columbia and Alberta from Sobeys Inc

15 Grocery Stores across BC and Alberta to be purchased Vancouver, BC, 2014-2-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Overwaitea Food Group (OFG) is pleased to announce the purchase of 15 store locations in British Columbia and Alberta from Sobeys Inc. As part of Sobeys’ acquisition of Canada Safeway, Canada’s Competition Bureau required divestiture of a number of their locations. Overwaitea…
February 14, 20140Comments

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The Overwaitea Food Group to convert 11 of its PriceSmart Foods stores to the Save-On-Foods banner

Ambitious Conversion Plan will see all stores converted in just a week Vancouver, BC, 2014-2-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Overwaitea Food Group (OFG) is pleased to announce that it has set plans in motion to convert 11 of its PriceSmart Foods stores to the Save-On-Foods banner by next Friday, February 14. “With the overwhelming support of team members in…
February 14, 20140Comments

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Wegmans Food Markets to deliver 18,000-pound Valentine to The Greater Boston Food Bank on February 14

NEWTON, MA, 2014-2-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets will deliver an 18,000-pound Valentine to The Greater Boston Food Bank on Friday, February 14 at 10 am: A tractor-trailer filled with 9 tons of non-perishable food products. The Greater Boston Food Bank will, in turn, distribute the items to food pantries that serve the…
February 14, 20140Comments

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Albertsons/Sav-on Pharmacies: free heart healthy meal with your new or transferred prescription throughout Southern California

Boise, ID, 2014-2-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Here’s a sweet meal deal that’s good for your heart and great for your pocketbook. Starting February 10 at select Albertsons/Sav-on Pharmacies throughout Southern California, you can receive a free heart healthy meal. Simply bring a new or transferred prescription to a participating Sav-on Pharmacy to receive a coupon*…
February 14, 20140Comments

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Wegmans Food Markets to celebrate grand opening of its 2nd location in Massachusetts on Sunday, April 27, 2014

NEWTON, MA, 2014-2-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets today announced it will celebrate the grand opening of its second location in Massachusetts on Sunday, April 27, 2014. In advance of the grand opening, the second-level 10,500 square-foot wine, beer and spirits shop will open to the public on Saturday, March 29. Additional details on the grand…
February 12, 20140Comments

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Foodstuffs North Island comments on speculation about job cuts at its Support Centre in Silverstream

New Zealand, 2014-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs North Island has reiterated its commitment to the lower North Island saying it will have a substantial presence in Wellington for the foreseeable future. The comment follows speculation that the company intends making job cuts at its Support Centre in Silverstream. Foodstuffs Auckland merged with Foodstuffs Wellington last September…
February 11, 20140Comments

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