Brand Castle recalls limited quantities of In The Mix® Monkey Bread Mix that may be contaminated with Salmonella
Bedford Heights, Ohio, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brand Castle, LLC of Bedford Heights, Ohio is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of our In The Mix® Monkey Bread Mix because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
This…
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AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is celebrating 12 Days of Cheese by highlighting a different artisan cheese daily from Dec. 13 to 24. Each of the selected cheeses will be 50 percent off for one day during the 12-day period.
These distinctive, single-source cheeses were chosen by Whole Foods Market’s global…
SSP opens new James Martin Kitchens at Manchester Piccadilly railway station and Debenhams intu Lakeside
LONDON, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP Group plc, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has opened two new James Martin Kitchens in the space of a month.
The brand, which made its debut at…
Moët Hennessy unveils the first vintage of Ao Yun Chinese wine
London, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following years of meticulous research behind a quest to create a truly great Chinese wine, Moët Hennessy has unveiled the first vintage of Ao Yun. The vineyards, which rise to altitudes up to 2,600 meters at the foot of…
Product recall: Boulder Brands' Earth Balance Vegan White Cheddar Mac & Cheese and Earth Balance Vegan Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Paramus, NJ, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Boulder Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Earth Balance Vegan White Cheddar Mac & Cheese and Earth Balance Vegan Cheddar Mac & Cheese. The products are being recalled as the…
Stonewall Kitchen of York, ME recalls Cinnamon Apple, Orange Cranberry and Toasted Coconut Pancake & Waffle Mixes
York, Maine, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stonewall Kitchen of York, Maine is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of Stonewall Kitchen Cinnamon Apple, Orange Cranberry and Toasted Coconut Pancake & Waffle Mixes, after the FDA found traces of Salmonella at…
Publix Super Markets recalls certain Publix Premium Pancake and Waffle Mixes
LAKELAND, Fla, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for certain Publix Premium Pancake and Waffle Mixes after being informed by the supplier that milk powder used as an ingredient may contain Salmonella.
The mixes were sold at Publix stores…
Albert Heijn: Het Spoorwegmuseum in Utrecht is voor 9, 10 en 11 december omgetoverd tot een waar foodfestival in de sfeer van een kerstmarkt
Zaandam, Netherlands, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Zien, proeven en beleven. Daar draait het om tijdens de tweede editie van het Allerhande Kerstfestival. Het Spoorwegmuseum in Utrecht is voor 9, 10 en…
Designer ‘Hambag’ created by New Zealand artist Otis Frizzell at PAK’nSAVE
Research revealing majority of kiwis take a week or more to finish their Christmas ham.
Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Models – PAK’nSAVE style – worked the concrete catwalk at PAK’nSAVE Wairau Road today (08 December 2016), clutching the latest seasonal fashion…
Harris Teeter to distribute free water to customers affected by the boil water advisory in Haymarket, Virginia
Matthews, N.C., 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter will distribute free water to customers affected by the recent boil water advisory issued in various parts of Haymarket, Virginia.
The free distribution will begin tomorrow, December 8, 2016 and will…
Starbucks® stores in the U.S. turn into PokéStops or Gyms
Seattle, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — People across the country have been playing Pokémon GO since its release and Starbucks customers and partners (employees) are among them. To join in with the fun and excitement, starting today (December 8) at 11 a.m. PST, approximately 7,800 Starbucks®…
Starbucks outlined five-year plan for strong global growth at its Biennial Investor Conference
Company to add 12,000 stores globally – to a total of 37,000 – by 2021
Projects 10 percent revenue growth, 15-20 percent EPS growth and mid-single digit comp growth annually
Roasteries and Starbucks Reserve stores to elevate the Starbucks brand and…
Starbucks and Tencent to co-create a new social gifting feature on WeChat
Companies to co-create a social gifting feature early next year aimed at fostering human connections through the instant delivery of gratitude and love with Starbucks gifts
Partnership extends WeChat Pay across Starbucks stores in Mainland China beginning December 8
SEATTLE, SHANGHAI &…
Robert F. Kennedy Center for Human Rights presented Howard Schultz with 2016 Ripple of Hope Award
Seattle, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tonight (December 6) the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Human Rights presented Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman and ceo, with its 2016 Ripple of Hope Award celebrating leaders who are committed to social change.
Schultz was honored,…
Tesco won 64 awards for its own-label range at the International Wine Challenge
CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has struck gold this Christmas at the UK’s biggest wine competition, scooping an impressive 64 awards for its own-label range at the International Wine Challenge.
Topping the leaderboard of winning wines are some of the…
Third party data shows 54% of NFL fans use a second screen while Homegating, 70% of NFL fans would rather Homegate than Tailgate
ATLANTA, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — First there was Tailgating, then there was Homegating, now Popeyes is recognizing the trend of Socialgating, the ever-increasing presence of that second screen wherever football fans are…
Master franchise agreement with Amba Daoud B.V. calls for the development of 25 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in The Netherlands over the coming years
CANTON, Mass., 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, one of the world’s leading coffee and baked goods brands, today ( December 07, 2016) announced that it has signed a master franchise agreement…
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today (December 6, 2016) announced participating shops will once again celebrate the Day of the Dozens by offering any guest a dozen of the Company’s signature Original Glazed doughnuts for just $4.99. This delicious deal is available at participating shops in the U.S. and Canada…
Dunkin’ Donuts becomes the official U.S. coffee, donut and breakfast sandwich of the National Hockey League
Multi-year deal marks Dunkin’ Donuts’ first national sports league partnership and will make Dunkin’ Donuts the official U.S. coffee, donut and breakfast sandwich of the NHL
New York Rangers Captain Ryan McDonagh and Boston Bruins Center David Backes will…
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Continued growth in the convenience format has enabled SPAR to roll out a number of city stores recently, with openings unveiled in the cities of Eindhoven, Zutphen, Breda and Zwolle. But there are new initiatives to increase the brand’s footprint.
New SPAR forecourt stores
In its latest move…
United Kingdom, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR UK has launched an on-trend fruit, nuts and seeds snacking range, tapping into consumer demand for healthier snacks.
The range brings shoppers a choice of dried fruit, unsalted nut and mixes containing seeds, nuts and chocolate.
There are eight ‘eat now’ £1 bags, and five larger £2 re-sealable…
OAK BROOK, IL, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today (Dec 2, 2016) announced it has selected Lionhorn Pte. Ltd. as the Developmental Licensee (DL) for its Malaysia and Singapore markets. Lionhorn is led by Sheik Fahd and Abdulrahman Alireza, who bring 20 years of experience as the DL for the nearly 100…
Starbucks Vietnam and The Asia Foundation to prepare disadvantaged young people for careers in Vietnam’s fast-growing food and beverage industry
Starbucks extends commitment to creating opportunities and employment in communities around the world
HANOI, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Vietnam and The Asia Foundation, a nonprofit international development organization, today (December 5, 2016 ) announced a…
Starbucks® Christmas Blend is a feeling of home for a U.S. serviceman deployed overseas
Seattle, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brian is far away from the things most of us find comfort in during the holidays.
A U.S. serviceman deployed overseas, Brian (last name and location withheld for security reasons) can only imagine a world of festive decorations,…
Carrefour Poland expands its network of "Gourmet" supermarkets beyond the Warsaw region
Poland, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Poland is continuing to expand its network of "Gourmet" supermarkets and is now doing so beyond the Warsaw region. The new supermarket – which opened on 30 November in the Galeria Słoneczna shopping arcade – has a…
Sainsbury’s predicts fizz sales will exceed last year as the nation’s love of sparkling wine hits new heights
London, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s expects ‘Fizz Friday’, 23rd December, to be the biggest Christmas ever for fizz sales as the nation’s love of sparkling wine hits new heights. In fact, 1 in 4 people…
Keasbey, NJ, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wakefern Food Corp. President and COO Joe Sheridan has announced the promotion of Chris Lane, Senior Vice President of Product Divisions, to Executive Vice President of the company.
Lane, a 13-year veteran of the company, will guide day-to-day operations and strategy planning for Wakefern. The largest U.S. retailer-owned…
Phil-am Trading recalls Smoked Mackerel (Hasa-Hasa) that may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum
Jersey City, NJ, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Phil-am Trading, Inc. of Jersey City, NJ is recalling Phil-am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa-Hasa), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are…
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C, 2016-Dec-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thinking about holidays gifts? Think local. Select Lowes Foods stores are offering special gifts of local products packaged together as The Carolina Cheer Boxes during the holiday season. The Cheer Boxes are available at Piedmont Triad area Lowes Foods stores located at 3372 Robinhood Road and 5034 Peters…
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Dec-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thinking about holidays gifts? Think local. Select Lowes Foods stores are offering special gifts of local products packaged together as The Carolina Cheer Boxes during the holiday season. The Cheer Boxes are available at Hickory area Lowes Foods stores located at 3010 North Center Street and 260 14th…