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Belvedere Vodka launches #MAKETHEDIFFERENCE campaign encourages people to join the fight against AIDS
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Paris, 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Belvedere Vodka has launched its new campaign in support of (RED), which the luxury vodka house has partnered for the past five years. Belvedere’s #MAKETHEDIFFERENCE campaign encourages people to join the fight against AIDS, raising funds…
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold Delhaize was recognized today in the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the first time as a new company, ranking among the industry leaders in the Food and Staples Retailing sector.
Ahold Delhaize received a total score of 79, well above the Food and…
MONTREAL, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — DAVIDsTEA Inc. (Nasdaq:DTEA) today (Sept. 07, 2016) announced financial results for the three months and six months ended July 30, 2016.
For the three months ended July 30, 2016:
Sales increased by 25.3% to C$41.1 million from C$32.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. Comparable sales increased by…
Starbucks Japan celebrates its 20th anniversary with new limited-time coffee and an ongoing commitment to Michinoku Future Fund
TOKYO, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Celebrating 20 years of sourcing, roasting and serving high-quality coffee in Japan, Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) today announced a new limited-time coffee and an ongoing commitment to Michinoku Future Fund as part of the…
Ganaderos de Karrantza producirán la leche de marca EROSKI
ELORRIO,España, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — EROSKI y la Sociedad Agraria de Transformación (SAT) “Valle de Karrantza”, que agrupa a más de 30 pequeñas explotaciones ganaderas de tradición familiar, han presentado hoy el acuerdo alcanzado para la comercialización de leche producida en el País Vasco con la…
EROSKI aumenta un 6% las ventas de alimentos frescos de origen local en Navarra en el primer semestre del ejercicio
ELORRIO,España, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Las ventas de EROSKI de alimentos frescos de origen local han crecido un 6% durante el primer semestre del ejercicio en Navarra. Un crecimiento debido en gran medida a la extensión…
Klanten kiezen Delhaize producten voor Belgisch display bij Albert Heijn
Zaandam, Netherlands, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albert Heijn en Delhaize zijn sinds kort familie. Dat betekent dat we nóg meer lekkere Belgische producten in huis hebben. Met vijftig trouwe klanten zijn we op 'winkelsafari' geweest bij Delhaize in Antwerpen. Onder het motto 'gluren bij de…
LOUISVILLE, KY and SHANGHAI, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today (September 2, 2016) announced that it has entered into agreements with Primavera Capital Group, a China-based global private equity firm, and Ant Financial Services Group, one of the world’s leading online and mobile financial services providers that operates the widely…
CINCINNATI, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (9/6/2016) announced a new, more affordable corporate brand line of cage-free eggs.
"Kroger-brand Cage-Free Eggs are now available in our family of stores nationwide," said Gil Phipps, Kroger's vice president of corporate brands. "More customers are looking for an affordable cage-free egg option. Our…
Starbucks adds Whole Earth Sweetener Company’s Nature Sweet packets to its condiment bar
Seattle, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starting today (September 6), Starbucks customers will notice something new at the condiment bar. In addition to the four sweeteners in pink, blue, white and yellow packets, they will find a fifth option in green called Whole…
Seattle, 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — What's new in Starbucks® stores this fall? Among other items, Starbucks is offering its first new oatmeal flavor in three years.
A Dark Chocolate and Caramelized Banana Oatmeal is available beginning today (September 6). This breakfast option starts with traditional oatmeal that is topped with a slow-kettle cooked banana compote and a mixture…
Seattle, 2016-Sep-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks is helping college students gear up and fuel up this fall with more mobile trucks on campuses and a collection of coffee and tea merchandise.
Starbucks mobile trucks are rolling to three additional campuses: Rutgers University in New Jersey; Stony Brook University in New York; and Sacramento State in California.…
WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by Hurricane Hermine.
The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Watch for Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina…
WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Atherstone Foods, a Richmond, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 422 pounds of chicken wrap products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Sept. 1, 2016). The product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on…
St. Louis, MO, 2016-Sep-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. is initiating a recall of Diamond of California Macadamia Nuts due to a possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience…
Starbucks opens its first store in Medellín, Colombia
Seattle, 2016-Sep-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — High in Colombia’s Andes Mountains is the city of Medellín. It’s one of South America’s most beautiful cities, known as the City of the Eternal Spring for its temperate climate and green landscape. The city offers a vibrant mix of old and new, where…
Starbucks announces return of fall favorite Pumpkin Spice Latte and launch of the new Chile Mocha
Seattle, 2016-Sep-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the cooler weather setting in soon, Starbucks spices up this autumn with Pumpkin Spice Latte and the new Chile Mocha.
Making its 13th consecutive seasonal debut, Pumpkin Spice Latte (affectionately known as “PSL”) is Starbucks…
ROCHESTER, N.Y., 2016-Sep-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — As back-to-school season gets underway, Wegmans Food Markets is helping busy families take lunchboxes to the next level with the introduction of five fresh organic sandwich breads, all made with care by bakers in Wegmans’ own bakeshop in Rochester, N.Y.
The sliced breads are White Made with Oatmeal, 100%…
Mechanicsburg, PA, 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (09/01/2016 ), shortly after 10:30 am, Wegmans Mechanicsburg store became the first supermarket in the Greater Harrisburg region to sell wine-to-go. This launched the start of a limited-assortment pilot to help Wegmans and the PLCB evaluate and refine the process for forecasting product demand, ordering, and delivery.
PA…
ATLANTA, 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère, the travel retail and restaurateur leader in North America, plans to help combat childhood hunger in the U.S. by raising funds and awareness during the Dine Out for No Kid Hungry® program throughout the month of September. One in five children struggles with hunger in our country.
Paradies…
Koln, Deutschland, 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auch im kommenden Schuljahr versucht das Schulobst- und Gemüseprogramm der Europäischen Kommission wieder den österreichischen Schulen zu vermitteln, dass Obst und Gemüse die Basis für eine ausgewogene Ernährung sind. Damit die gesunde Ernährung für Österreichs Schulkinder noch leichter wird, unterstützt BILLA als heimischer Nahversorger Nummer 1 die Initiative…
ROCHESTER, N.Y, 2016-Sep-02 — /EPR Retail News/ —
WHO: Wegmans Owings Mills employees and representatives from the Community Crisis Center, Reisterstown United Methodist Church, Loaves and Fishes Food Ministry, Jesus House of Baltimore, Union Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Set the Captives Free Outreach Center, and the United Way of Central Maryland.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016…
ARLINGTON, VA, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — As families send their children back to school, some parents are forgetting the most important school supply: the family meal. A recent consumer survey of American grocery shoppers, conducted by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Rodale Inc., underscores the infrequency of family meals in the U.S. and…
Baskin-Robbins introduces new customizable Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches
CANTON, Mass., 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins is introducing a delectable combination for ice cream and donut lovers with its new customizable Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches. Available starting September 1 at Baskin-Robbins locations nationwide, guests can create a customized frozen treat by choosing their favorite ice cream…
St. Louis, MO, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Entenmann’s is recalling select Little Bites products because they may be contaminated with small plastic pieces.
Schnucks customers are urged to check for:
Entenmann’s Little Bites Fudge Brownies – 5 pack
UPC: 7203001342
Best by: October 8, 2016/3098
Entenmann’s Little Bites Chocolate Chip Muffins – 5 pack
UPC: 7203001353
Best by: October 8, 2016/3098
Entenmann’s…
OAK BROOK, IL, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) today (Aug 31, 2016) announces the retirement of U.S. President Mike Andres and the subsequent appointment of Chris Kempczinski, Executive Vice President of Strategy, Business Development and Innovation, to lead the U.S. business effective Jan. 1, 2017.
"Mike has been relentless in his commitment to…
LONDON, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, announced today (31-August-2016) the opening of Tony’s Wine Cellar & Bistro at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport’s Terminal D.
Sophisticated and stylish, the full service, 1,300 square foot Tony’s Wine Cellar…
The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative achieves goal of hiring 100,000 Opportunity Youth two years ahead of schedule
SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative, the country’s largest employer-led coalition committed to creating pathways to meaningful employment for young people, today (August 31, 2016) announced that it has met its goal of hiring 100,000 Opportunity Youth – the…
The Hennessy Very Special Edition bottle by internationally-renowned tattoo artist Scott Campbell
PARIS, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kaws, Futura, Os Gemeos, Shepard Fairey, Ryan McGuiness… Every year Hennessy invites guest artists to create a new Hennessy Very Special Limited Edition bottle. In 2016, internationally-renowned tattoo artist Scott Campbell took on the challenge.
Scott Campbell is a tattoo…
EMERYVILLE, Calif., 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Sept. 13, Whole Foods Market is hosting a nationwide Cheese Night to celebrate Alpine-style cheeses. Stores will offer samples and will have an expert or Certified Cheese Professional on hand to talk about the characteristics and flavor profiles of Alpine-style cheeses.
Generally, Alpine-style cheeses are nutty and salty…