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Kantar Retail releases its 2016 annual U.S. PoweRanking® survey results

Norwalk, CT, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — PepsiCo and Coca-Cola have topped the rankings of best-in-class manufacturers in the 2016 annual U.S. PoweRanking® survey released by Kantar Retail today (Nov. 2, 2016). Competition also intensified in the retailer rankings, with Walmart and Kroger finishing in a virtual tie for the No. 1 position. The first-…
November 3, 20160Comments

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Kum & Go opens the doors to its newest location in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kum & Go will open the doors Thursday, November 3, at 6 a.m. to its newest location in Des Moines, Iowa, at 5050 Northwest 2nd Street. The 6,200+-square-foot store featuring the Marketplace store design with a variety of unique offerings is the latest Kum & Go…
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SSP brings Jamie’s Deli at Avinor Oslo Airport

SSP brings Jamie’s Deli at Avinor Oslo Airport   LONDON, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP Group plc, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has opened the first Jamie’s Deli outside the UK at Avinor Oslo Airport. The deli, created with leading UK chef Jamie Oliver, is the first of 29 food…
November 2, 20160Comments

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Waitrose becomes the first UK retailer to introduce responsibly sourced non-GM soya for animal feed from Europe

London, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose has become the first UK retailer to introduce responsibly sourced non-GM soya for animal feed from Europe, reducing its reliance upon South American supply. In October the grocer landed its first shipment of soya grown in the Danube Region of Europe – an area stretching from the Black Forest to the Black…
November 2, 20160Comments

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Sainsbury’s and linguist Susie Dent launch The Taste Dictionary to inspire the nation when describing food

Sainsbury’s and linguist Susie Dent launch The Taste Dictionary to inspire the nation when describing food   London, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — New research today ( 31 October 2016) reveals that we now think, plan and talk about food for more than 16 hours a week on average (that’s almost six years of our adult lives)…
November 2, 20160Comments

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Holiday Pecan Pie Flavor Funnel joins SONIC’s Blast® Flavor Funnels

Holiday Pecan Pie Flavor Funnel joins SONIC's Blast® Flavor Funnels   OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) is expanding its line of innovative SONIC Blast® Flavor Funnels with the Holiday Pecan Pie Flavor Funnel. Boasting a rich chocolate funnel all the way down the middle of the new Pecan Pie Master…
November 2, 20160Comments

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Chipotle Mexican Grill announces special buy-one-get-one (BOGO) promotion for active military and veterans

DENVER, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — In honor of those who serve, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is offering a special buy-one-get-one (BOGO) promotion from 3:00 p.m. to close on Veteran’s Day, Friday, November 11, 2016. BOGOs will be offered to all active duty military, reserves, national guard, military spouses, retired military with a valid U.S. military…
November 2, 20160Comments

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to offer one free doughnut of choice to guests with voting sticker on election day

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Take part in a delicious decision on Election Day! Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today (November 1, 2016) announced any guest wearing a sticker indicating he or she voted will receive one free doughnut of choice on Nov. 8 at participating U.S. shops. “We want to sweeten Election Day by saying…
November 2, 20160Comments

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Red Button Vintage Creamery Premium Pies launches seven new varieties of premium pies just in time for the holidays

Salt Lake City, UT, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The holidays just got a little sweeter thanks to Red Button Vintage Creamery Premium Pies. The Utah company is launching seven new varieties of the award-winning pies just in time later this month. New flavors include: Banana Cream, Coconut Cream, French Silk, Lemon Meringue, Turtle Pie,…
November 2, 20160Comments

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‘Kaas in ’t Bakkie’ winnaar eerste AH Product Pitch

‘Kaas in ’t Bakkie’ winnaar eerste AH Product Pitch   Zaandam, Netherlands, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — De afgelopen maanden hebben tientallen jonge ondernemers meegedaan aan de ‘AH Product Pitch’, om hun product in de schappen van Albert Heijn te krijgen. ‘Kaas in ’t Bakkie’, van ondernemers Bob van Oosterhout en Paul en Wouter Rodenberg, heeft de…
November 2, 20160Comments

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The Joy in Childhood Foundation’s 2016 National Community Cups® program returns to Dunkin’ Donuts stores this November

The Joy in Childhood Foundation's 2016 National Community Cups® program returns to Dunkin’ Donuts stores this November   CANTON, MA, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — This November, Dunkin’ Donuts will welcome the holidays and the seasonal spirit of giving with a special way for guests to help bring joy to children whose lives are affected by…
November 2, 20160Comments

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Wetherspoon gains recognition for sourcing RSPCA-Assured shell eggs

Wetherspoon gains recognition for sourcing RSPCA-Assured shell eggs   Watford, United Kingdom, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wetherspoon has become the first pub company to gain recognition from RSPCA Assured – the RSPCA’s ethical food label – for sourcing eggs from farms which care for their hens to higher welfare standards throughout their life. Wetherspoon has committed to…
November 2, 20160Comments

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Popeyes® announces the return of Hushpuppy Butterfly Shrimp

ATLANTA, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hushpuppy Butterfly Shrimp returns for a limited time to Popeyes®, bringing the flavors of a storied Southern side dish, Hushpuppies, to the main course with a perfect partner, Butterfly Shrimp! A marriage of two iconic southern staples, Hushpuppy Butterfly Shrimp is eight premium Butterfly Shrimp, marinated in authentic Louisiana seasonings,…
November 2, 20160Comments

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100,000 children now having taken part in Foodstuffs’ nutrition in schools programme

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — A nationwide education initiative that’s helping Kiwi kids make healthier food choices is celebrating a major milestone, with over 100,000 children now having taken part. Since 2007, the Food for Thought programme has taught senior primary school students about the importance of nutrition and healthy eating, and…
November 2, 20160Comments

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Sainsbury’s Waste less, Save more: 1.8 million full roast dinners wasted every month in UK

Sainsbury’s Waste less, Save more: 1.8million full roast dinners wasted every month in UK   London, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Britons prepare 108 million on average every month, eat one per week, and half of people rank it as their favourite autumn meal. But despite our love affair with the roast dinner, we waste a…
November 1, 20160Comments

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Drunken Berries the first start up to hit their funding target through Tesco’s BackIt initiative

Drunken Berries the first start up to hit their funding target through Tesco’s BackIt initiative Welwyn Garden City, UK, 2016-Nov-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new award-winning drinks mixer that enhances the flavour of Prosecco could be hitting supermarket shelves thanks to the early success of a crowd-funding programme run by Tesco. Despite winning two top food…
November 1, 20160Comments

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Back to Nature Foods recalls Chocolate Delight Granola and Chocolate Chunk Cookies due to undeclared Milk

St. Louis, MO, 2016-Oct-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Back to Nature Foods LLC of Naples, FL, is voluntarily recalling the products below because they contain chocolate purchased from a third-party supplier which was found to contain milk not listed as an ingredient on the label. Persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk…
October 31, 20160Comments

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Dunkin’ Donuts launches industry first mobile gifting and payment through Messages in iOS 10

CANTON, MA, 2016-Oct-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts is making it easier than ever for people to make someone’s day and help others keep on running with the brand’s coffees, beverages, baked goods and more. Today (October 27, 2016) Dunkin’ Donuts becomes the first national coffee chain to enable gifting and payment within Messages in…
October 31, 20160Comments

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Tesco installs pumpkin rescue stations in stores this Halloween

Tesco installs pumpkin rescue stations in stores this Halloween   This Halloween we're working with environmental charity Hubbub to save pumpkins from going to waste. CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Oct-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — It might be getting spooky, as the ghouls and goblins begin to descend on London, but research suggests that it’s pumpkins that have got the…
October 30, 20160Comments

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EROSKI promueve el consumo de frutas y hortalizas “feas” pero de calidad

EROSKI promueve el consumo de frutas y hortalizas "feas" pero de calidad   ELORRIO,España, 2016-Oct-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI ha presentado hoy una campaña de sensibilización social ante el desperdicio alimentario y de promoción del consumo responsable. Durante todo el mes de noviembre, EROSKI comercializará frutas y hortalizas “feas”, que no corresponden a los estándares de…
October 29, 20160Comments

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Meijer: Michigan-based craft beer sales increased by 20 percent across its six-state footprint in 2016

Meijer: Michigan-based craft beer sales increased by 20 percent across its six-state footprint in 2016   GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Oct-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer began carrying its first craft brew more than 20 years ago. Today (October 26, 2016), Meijer remains committed to the growing industry and the up-and-coming local breweries across the Midwest. The Grand Rapids,…
October 29, 20160Comments

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USDA FSIS: Gaiser’s European Style Provision recalls chicken and pork bologna products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens

WASHINGTON, 2016-Oct-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gaiser’s European Style Provision Inc., a Union, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,895 pounds of chicken and pork bologna products due to misbranding, undeclared allergens, and being formulated with meat and poultry products that were not federally inspected, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service…
October 28, 20160Comments

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Lenta to acquire Kesko’s K-Ruoka brand food retail business in Russia

St. Petersburg, Russia, 2016-Oct-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lenta, (LSE, MOEX: LNTA) one of the largest retail chains in Russia, and Kesko are pleased to announce they have reached an agreement under which Lenta will acquire Kesko’s food retail business in Russia (“KFR”), currently operating under the K-Ruoka brand. Assets acquired KFR consists of 10 hypermarkets and…
October 27, 20160Comments

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AmazonFresh expands to Chicago and Dallas

Customers can shop for fresh groceries, beauty products, household goods, and more – all for same-day or next-day delivery, seven days a week So far this year, AmazonFresh has also launched in Northern Virginia, Boston, Baltimore, and London, and expanded service in New York, New Jersey,Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Hampshire, West Virginia…
October 27, 20160Comments

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Amazon added more than 60 new brands to Dash Button

Dash Button orders up over 5x in the last year Even more brands now see a majority of Amazon orders for popular items coming via Dash Button including Hefty, Peet’s Coffee and ARM & HAMMER More than 200 Dash Buttons now available, including new additions from Bai, Cheez-It, Folgers, Fresh Kitty, Meow Mix, Milk…
October 27, 20160Comments

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SSP wins contract to operate eight food and beverage concessions at Phuket International Airport

SSP wins contract to operate eight food and beverage concessions at Phuket International Airport   LONDON, 2016-Oct-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP Group plc, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has consolidated its position in the Thai market with a number of new contract wins. At Phuket International Airport, SSP has been…
October 27, 20160Comments

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USDA FSIS: Crider Inc. recalls canned Organic Roasted Chicken Breast that may be contaminated with foreign materials

WASHINGTON, 2016-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Crider Inc., a Stillmore, Ga., establishment, is recalling approximately 5,610 pounds of canned Organic Roasted Chicken Breast that may be contaminated with foreign materials the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Oct. 25, 2016). The cans of Wild Planet Organic Roasted Chicken Breast…
October 26, 20160Comments

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Carolina Panthers’ guard Trai Turner and Harris Teeter to debut his personally designed signature sub sandwich

carolina-panthers-guard-trai-turner-and-harris-teeter-to-debut-his-personally-designed-signature-sub-sandwich   Matthews, N.C., 2016-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Time: 1 – 2 p.m. Where: Morrocroft Village Harris Teeter -6701 Morrison Boulevard, Charlotte, N.C. 28211 Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed! Tuesday, October 25, Carolina Panthers’ guard Trai Turner will team up with Harris Teeter to debut his personally designed signature sub sandwich which is guaranteed to…
October 26, 20160Comments

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announces Shaquille O’Neal as new franchise owner and as its global spokesperson

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today (October 24, 2016) announced that basketball Hall-of-Famer and sports and entertainment superstar Shaquille O’Neal has become an owner in the brand’s prestigious downtown Atlanta location. He also is the brand’s new global spokesperson. O’Neal is a lifelong Krispy Kreme fan and has taken ownership…
October 26, 20160Comments

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