London, 2017-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Costa Coffee are working in partnership with Cambridge Wireless (CW) and The Innovation Dividend to deliver a day-long Coffee Shop Ideation at the newly opened Bradfield Centre in Cambridge, UK. Supported by the technology community, companies are invited to pitch their innovative idea to an expert judging panel…
Food & Beverage
Two Creations and a Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie Available for a Limited Time
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cold Stone Creamery®
(www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) is getting cozy this fall with the return of Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream, Creme Brulee Ice Cream and Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie, available for a limited time.
As the weather shifts to…
Norway, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Norway is aiming to reduce food waste by 270 tons a year. How does it hope to achieve this? By offering a 50 percent discount on all freshly baked bread one hour before closing time.
Before officially launching the bread waste reduction scheme in August, it was first…
SSP America to develop Flying Saucer Draught Emporium and Flying Square Live at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium and Flying Square Live to Join Airport’s Terminal D
London, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide,…
EROSKI eleva las compras de pescado con sello azul 'MSC' de pesca sostenible a más de 789 toneladas durante el primer semestre
Las compras de bacalao Skrei han superado las 360 Tn, las de anchoa del Cantábrico las 313 Tn y las de bonito del norte las 115 Tn
La previsión de la cooperativa…
SONIC's Carhop Classic meal deal complete with SONIC Cheeseburger and Onion Rings for only $2.99
OKLAHOMA CITY, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In's (NASDAQ: SONC) new Carhop Classic meal deal delivers guests the classic tastes they love at an incredible value complete with a SONIC Cheeseburger and Onion Rings for only $2.99*.
The Carhop Classic includes SONIC's Cheeseburger,…
ASDA predicts over two million British pumpkins to be sold this yea
A good summer has helped Asda pumpkin growers produce a bumper crop already being harvested, almost a month earlier than normal
Sales of British pumpkins expected to be 61% higher than in 2015
LEEDS, UK, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Trick…
London, 2017-Sep-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The outcomes of the Brexit negotiations are hugely important to the UK’s retail and food production industries. The UK is a net importer of food – 40 per cent of the food we eat comes from outside the UK, with around a third from the EU-27 alone. In…
MANCHESTER, UK, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading convenience retailer, the Co-op , has launched a new Scottish Salmon Farming Group as part of its commitment to selling responsibly sourced fresh fish.
The group will bring together stakeholders right across the supply chain, including key suppliers and long-standing processor, Farne Salmon and Trout Ltd.
It will enable the Co-op…
MANCHESTER, UK, 2017-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — A £1.2M investment in Leicester will see the Co-op serve-up two new food stores in the space of two weeks, creating more than 30 jobs.
A store in Whetstone launches on Thursday, 21st September, while a new store in London Road, Leicester, which reactivates and brings back to life the…
Atlanta, GA, 2017-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — There was a line out the door yesterday in Beeville, TX when the local Church’s Chicken® opened for “Pay What You Can” Day. The event was organized with the aim of providing access to hot, wholesome meals to those impacted by hurricane and flooding conditions in the…
Groups Launch Innovative Insurance Program Designed for Food Retail
ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food Marketing Institute (FMI) is now partnering to promote an insurance program, RevenueShield, to protect grocers and supply chain partners from potential new risks associated with managing retail fresh prepared food initiatives and private brand manufacturing. RevenueShield, has exclusive insurance policies…
This November, the iconic Entenmann’s brand will debut a new float in the 91st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo: Business Wire)
The renowned baked goods brand celebrates in the city it was founded and invites fans all over the country to partake in the fun through a special sweepstakes
NEW YORK & ISLANDIA, N.Y., 2017-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail…
Asda launches ‘Crash Cake’ — a cake inspired by much-loved 70s board game
LEEDS, UK, 2017-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading retailer launches a cake inspired by much-loved 70s board game - The cake hits Asda stores in the same week that board game biscuits appeared on the Great British Bake Off - Asda ‘Crash Cakes’…
For a limited time, the seasonal fan favorite is back
LANCASTER, Pa., 2017-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Back by popular demand, Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, is rolling out the dough for Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Nuggets. Available for a limited time starting September 11, the nuggets are freshly baked and topped with…
Denver, CO., 2017-Sep-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Location3 , the digital marketing agency that delivers enterprise-level strategy with local market activation, today announced the launch of LOCALACT , the premier platform built to power and scale local digital marketing for franchise systems and multi-location businesses . LOCALACT unifies localized digital…
Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Sep-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Eat My Lunch today announced a new partnership with Foodstuffs North Island Limited. The collaboration aims to enable Eat My Lunch to feed more Kiwi kids with support from the 100% New Zealand owned supermarket chain community reach and distribution channels.
Foodstuffs North Island joins Eat My…
Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Sep-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chris Quin, CEO of Foodstuffs North Island, shares his perspective on a new strategic partnership with Eat My Lunch.
In New Zealand today, like many 1st world countries we still have a problem, not every child goes to school with a healthy lunch to power their day…
CHENNAI, India, 2017-Sep-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Millennium India, the pioneer in Point of Sale (POS) technology in India, will be part of over 300 strong contingent of business verticals who will be showcasing their products, services and technology associated with food and beverage industry at the three-day Foodpro 2017 exhibition which will be…
MANCHESTER UK, 2017-Sep-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op has served-up its newest Welsh food store in Cwmbach following an investment of more than £500,000 creating up to 20 new jobs - the new store marks a return to the community for the Co-op which can trace its history in Cwmbach back to the 1850’s.
Located at the…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) today announced the opening of its restaurant in Columbia, South Carolina. The new BJ’s Restaurant opened on Monday, September 4, 2017, on an out parcel of the Columbiana Station Shopping Center at 148 Harbison Blvd., Columbia, South Carolina 29212. The restaurant is approximately 7,500 square feet, seats approximately 230 guests and features…
Cash Carry Smart Foodservice (PRNewsfoto/Cash&Carry Smart Foodservice)
PORTLAND, Ore. , 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cash&Carry Smart Foodservice, a warehouse-format store that has catered to the foodservice industry for more than 60 years, has set the week of September 11-17 for their annual fundraising program.
Since starting the program in 2012, Cash&Carry stores have raised over $800,000 for food…
Raley’s launches shelf tag program to provide label transparency
A unique tool helps shoppers more easily find the foods they need for their personal wellness needs
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — According to Nielsen data, 59% of grocery shoppers experience difficulty in understanding nutrition facts on product packaging.[1] Meanwhile, recognizing ingredients ranks first…
McDonald's USA introduces new logo, packaging for new espresso beverages
OAK BROOK, IL, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — McDonald's USA (NYSE: MCD) relaunched its McCafé experience, introducing a new look, new café-quality espresso beverages and expanded retail offerings. The move is part of a commitment by McDonald's to raise the bar for its customers by offering them…
DESPAR canned tuna olive oil
ITALY, 2017-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Friends of the Sea and Dolphin Safe certifications given to DESPAR’s canned tuna products are well known in Italy and a perfect fit in terms of DESPAR’s environmental commitments.
The certification standards given to DESPAR’s canned tuna are a positive addition to the SPAR Partner’s…
Dunkin’ Donuts to develop six new restaurants including multi-brand locations with Baskin-Robbins in Georgia with new franchisees
NEW FRANCHISEES QSR GROUP, LLC AND GUZARATTI, LLC HELP EXPAND LEADING COFFEE AND BAKERY BRAND THROUGHOUT GEORGIA
CANTON, MA, 2017-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today a signing of…
Dunkin’ Donuts names Tony Weisman as U.S. Chief Marketing Officer
Tony Weisman brings nearly three decades of brand marketing experience to the company
CANTON, MA, 2017-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts today announced the appointment of marketing veteran Tony Weisman, 57, to the position of U.S. Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Weisman, formerly the North American CEO…
Baskin-Robbins to host its first-ever nationwide Cappuccino Blast sampling on Friday, September 22
Throughout September and October, guests can also enjoy a small Cappuccino Blast®blended coffee and ice cream beverage for $2.99, available in classic and fall flavors
CANTON, Mass., 2017-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — In honor of National Coffee Ice Cream Day today, Baskin-Robbins, the…
Costa launches exciting new food menu
Dunstable, UK, 2017-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the days grow shorter and autumn approaches, Costa, the nation’s favourite coffee shop is today announcing the launch of an exciting new food menu – including a selection of hot offerings.
Landing in stores from Thursday 7 September, the new menu offers…
Costa Coffee hosts 2nd annual reading week, 11th – 17th September 2017
Event will take place on 11th – 17th September
Dunstable, United Kingdom, 2017-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Costa Coffee stores across the UK are inviting customers to join them in their 2nd annual reading week, taking place from 11th – 17th September 2017. Parents, teachers and children…