MANCHESTER, England, 2017-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Two Truro breweries are toasting a contract win with the Co-op.
Skinner’s brewery has started its 20th anniversary year in style by securing a contract win with the Co-op. The award winning Truro-based brewery will now supply 40 Co-op food stores across Cornwall and could sell up to…
Food & Beverage
UK’s first harvest of British radishes hits Sainsbury’s stores
London, 2017-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is adding an early crunch to spring salads this week with the UK’s first harvest of British radishes hitting stores today, 10 days ahead of schedule.
Sainsbury’s is the first supermarket to stock British radishes this spring, 10 days…
Starbucks expands its mocktail offering with two new Cold Brew flavor innovations
Seattle, 2017-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since the Seattle Roastery first opened nearly two and a half years ago, baristas have enchanted visitors with their craftsmanship, roasting and brewing some of the rarest coffees in the world. The menu has served as a…
University of Washington and Starbucks to open new café in Suzzallo Library
New café will reflect history and heritage of Suzzallo Library, and feature Starbucks signature handcrafted espresso beverages, small-lot coffees from Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Capitol Hill, and Nitro Cold Brew on tap
New store marks key milestone in long-term strategic partnership between…
Starbucks launches new lunch menu in Chicago
Seattle, 2017-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Helping create a lunch menu with a diversity of taste and broad appeal was the perfect challenge for Starbucks food team. Together, they created Mercato, a new selection of grab-and-go salads, hearty sandwiches and sides that launch today (April 11) in Chicago.
The…
AmRest to open its first KFC restaurant in Austria before the end of 2017
Wroclaw, Poland, 2017-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — AmRest Holdings SE („AmRest”, “the Company”) (WSE: EAT), the largest publicly listed restaurant operator in Central Europe, announces plans to enter Austrian market with KFC brand. The Company plans to open the first restaurant…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2017-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) today announced the opening of its restaurant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The new BJ’s Restaurant opened on Monday, April 10, 2017, on an out parcel of the Glenbrook Square Mall at 245 West Coliseum Boulevard. The restaurant is approximately 7,500 square feet,…
Medina, Ohio, 2017-Apr-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Eggs are an important staple for many Ohioans, and Drug Mart works closely with our egg farmers to ensure eggs are affordable, and hens are kept in a safe, clean and healthy environment.
We are fully aware of the high standards our customers, communities and suppliers have come…
WASHINGTON, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mibo Fresh Food, a Fort Worth, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 3,434 pounds of ready-to-eat salad products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (April 8, 2017). The product contains pieces of honey glazed walnut, which…
Tesco expands craft beer range to over 70 beers in stores throughout the country
CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following last year’s success to expand the craft beer range to more than 400 high street stores, Tesco has increased the offer by nearly a third to over 70 beers in shops throughout the…
Starbucks provides critical illness insurance plan for partners in China
New benefit will provide fully-sponsored critical illness insurance coverage to more than 10,000 parents of its Chinese partners
Program honors the strong role parents have in the success of its partners, while recognizing the deeply-rooted Chinese family values
BEIJING, China, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail…
Starbucks Pink Drink joins its year-round beverage menu
Seattle, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starting today (April 10), Pink Drink officially joins Starbucks year-round beverage menu and will be available for customers to order at participating stores across the U.S. and on Mobile Order & Pay. Starbucks Pink Drink is a light and refreshing beverage that features…
ROSEMONT, Ill., 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) announced today (April 10, 2017) that Ty Gent has joined the company as Chief Supply Chain Officer, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Pietro Satriano. Gent will oversee all warehousing, transportation and supply chain strategy and operations on behalf of…
Chipotle launches “As Real as It Gets” advertising campaign highlighting its commitment to using only real ingredients
“As Real as It Gets” Campaign to Use National Television to Convey Brand’s Commitment to Using Only Real Ingredients in Their Food
DENVER, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today (Apr. 10, 2017) the launch…
Allergy alert on Organic Vanilla Yogurt Strawberries and Granola from Whole Foods Market® store in Dedham, Massachusetts
Dedham, Massachusetts, 2017-Apr-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Whole Foods Market® store in Dedham, Massachusetts is issuing an allergy alert on single-serve organic vanilla yogurt parfait cups with strawberries and granola, because the granola contained almonds, which were not…
7‑Eleven® brings back its Buy One-Get One (BOGO) Slurpee® drink promotion
IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Apr-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven® wants brothers and sisters to play nice with each other on National Sibling Day, April 10, and slurp it up all week long. That’s when the world’s largest convenience retailer will bring back its Buy One-Get…
Starbucks store at Wrigleyville in Chicago
Seattle, 2017-Apr-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chicago is a city of neighborhoods. From the glamorous Gold Coast to the museums of the Magnificent Mile, each community has a personality all its own.
One of the most celebrated is Wrigleyville – home of Wrigley Field and the Chicago Cubs. For more…
Orlando, Fla, 2017-Apr-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fresh Express is announcing a precautionary recall of a limited number of cases of Organic Marketside Spring Mix.
The item subject to the recall is 5 oz. Organic Marketside Spring Mix marketed in a clear container with production code G089B19 and best-if-used-by date of APR 14, 2017 located…
Starbucks Japan introduces American Cherry Pie Frappuccino® blended beverage
Seattle, 2017-Apr-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — For many, the appearance of Frappuccino® blended beverages in their distinctive dome-shape lids signals the return of warmer weather. This year, Starbucks Japan is celebrating the arrival of “Frappuccino season” with a unique new beverage.
Beginning April 13, participating Starbucks® stores…
Sainsbury’s expecting bumper sales of French rosé this weekend
London, 2017-Apr-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Spring has officially sprung! As the warmer weather begins to emerge, Sainsbury’s has seen a 58% increase in French rosé sales in the past four weeks, and is expecting bumper sales this weekend with temperatures expected to hit 23 degrees.
Sainsbury’s…
World’s Largest Convenience Retailer Acquires 1,108 Convenience Stores
IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc., the premier name and largest chain in the convenience-retailing industry, is pleased to announce it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Sunoco LP. As part of the agreement, 7‑Eleven will acquire approximately 1,108 convenience stores located…
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2017-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kiwi breweries and India Pale Ales (IPA) were the big winners at this year’s New World Beer & Cider Awards. New Zealand breweries won 10 out of the 12 classes while IPA took home nearly 20 per cent of the awards’ Gold medals.
Chair of the independent…
WASHINGTON, 2017-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food Evolution, LLC., a Schiller Park, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 150 pounds of Mediterranean-style chicken cous cous salad products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today ( April 5, 2017). The product contains tree nuts,…
WASHINGTON, 2017-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today (April 3, 2017) announced that it is increasing the delivery of safe food handling and preparation information by expanding the hours of its Meat and Poultry Hotline and Ask Karen chat services. As detailed in the Agency’s…
Starbucks® introduces new Toasted Coconut Cold Brew for a limited time
Seattle, 2017-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The inspiration behind Starbucks latest addition to its Cold Brew lineup came from an unexpected source – jalao, a treat most commonly found in the Dominican Republic. Traditional jalao is made with coconut shavings and honey, flavors that perfectly…
Customers in the U.S. now have new lighter-roast brewed coffee to discover with 2017 Starbucks® Blonde Roast Limited-Edition
Seattle, 2017-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks first opened its doors as a coffee roaster in 1971, quickly making its mark with its medium- and dark-roasted coffees. But its master roasters have never shied away from the…
Glasgow Fort gets new retail, food and beverage lettings following completion of new £12 million Leisure Quarter
London, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land and Hercules Unit Trust (HUT) announce a flurry of new retail, food and beverage lettings at Glasgow Fort. These lettings follow the completion of the new £12 million Leisure Quarter…
Auntie Anne’s® celebrates National Pretzel Day with some serious pretzel generosity
LANCASTER, Pa., 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Who says there's no such thing as a free lunch? Today (April 5th, 2017), Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, announced they will be honoring National Pretzel Day with some serious pretzel generosity. Guests who…
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts kicks off fundraising campaign to provide summer camp experience to children with chronic medical conditions
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today ( April 5, 2017 ) announced the beginning of the 9th annual Drive for 45 campaign. The campaign will raise money for Victory Junction, a non-profit organization…
Sequential Brands Group and DRINKS announce the launch of Martha Stewart Wine Co.
NEW YORK, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) and DRINKS announced today (April 05, 2017 ) the launch of Martha Stewart Wine Co., an online wine shop featuring a carefully curated collection of wines, plus monthly wine club…