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Carrefour launches its 22nd Carrefour Quality Line: sweet, fleshy and firm Belgian cherries

http://www.carrefour.com/sites/default/files/filiere_qualite_carrefour_-_cerises.mp4   Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour has launched its 22nd Carrefour Quality Line: a deliciously sweet, fleshy and firm cherry. Belgian from the stalk to the pip, it is grown in the fertile regions of Hesbaye and Condroz. The Carrefour Quality Line (FCQ) guarantees that Carrefour’s products meet five criteria: taste, food safety, value…

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Chipotle announces Kids eat free every Sunday with the purchase of an entrée this September

Chipotle announces Kids eat free every Sunday with the purchase of an entrée this September   DENVER, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) today (Aug. 30, 2016) announced a promotion that is sure to keep everyone in the family satisfied. Every Sunday during the month of September, customers will receive a free kid’s…

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Chick-fil-A launches three new breakfast items this fall

Chick-fil-A launches three new breakfast items this fall   ATLANTA, Ga., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A customers in the states of New York and New Jersey, and cities of San Diego, Columbia, SC, and Washington, DC will be the first to taste three new breakfast items this fall[1]. In an effort to offer both classic customer…

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HMSHost celebrates grand opening of Publican Tavern at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

HMSHost celebrates grand opening of Publican Tavern at Chicago O’Hare International Airport   CHICAGO, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Travelers at Chicago O’Hare International Airport can now feast on food from Publican Tavern based on renowned Chicago eatery, The Publican. Global restaurateur HMSHost in partnership with One Off Hospitality Group and the Chicago Department of Aviation celebrated…

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Popeyes® announces the return of the $5 Bonafide® Big Box

ATLANTA, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Popeyes® is bringing back one of its most popular limited-time offers, the $5 Bonafide® Big Box. Offering guests their choice of two pieces of Popeyes Bonafide® chicken or three freshly prepared Handcrafted Tenders, two Signature Sides and a Buttermilk Biscuit,Popeyes $5 Bonafide Big Box is a real meal deal…

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Dunkin’ Donuts announces the return of REESE’S Peanut Butter Square and favorite fall flavors

Dunkin’ Donuts announces the return of REESE’S Peanut Butter Square and favorite fall flavors   CANTON, MA, 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts is celebrating the return of fall with a harvest of delicious donuts. Dunkin’ Donuts is once again putting the tastes of creamy chocolate and REESE’S Peanut Butter together in one tasty treat…

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Starbucks opens its doors for the first time in Trinidad and Tobago

Starbucks opens its doors for the first time in Trinidad and Tobago   Seattle, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, just north of South America’s northern coast, is known for its peach sand, lush rain forests, and natural beauty. The steel pan drum was invented there in the 1930's, and its…

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SONIC® Drive-In launches SONIC Blast® Flavor Funnels

SONIC® Drive-In launches SONIC Blast® Flavor Funnels   OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ:SONC) introduces an irresistible new way to indulge your sweet tooth with SONIC Blast® Flavor Funnels. Take the Blasts you love to the next level with a funnel of creamy OREO® stuffing, peanut butter, caramel or chocolate filled right…

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Chipotle offers students free drinks with food purchase during the month of September

DENVER, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Aug. 29, 2016), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) announced a promotion to help make heading back to school a little easier. During the entire month of September, high school and college students with a valid ID can enjoy free fountain soft drinks or iced tea with any in-store entrée…

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts features classic flavors of fall

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts features classic flavors of fall   WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Inspired by the savory and spicy flavors of fall, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today ( August 29, 2016) announced a doughnut and beverage line featuring classic tastes such as pumpkin spice and salted caramel. The Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut, Salted Caramel Latte…

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Bassett Place completes construction of its new food court; announces new eateries

Bassett Place completes construction of its new food court; announces new eateries   Dallas, TX, 2016-Aug-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bassett Place has completed construction of its new food court, officials with the East Central mall announced Tuesday. Chinese Gourmet Express opened March 8; Sansei Japan, featuring traditional Japanese teriyaki and teppanyaki dishes, opened March 1; and returning food court…

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Wegmans Food Markets customers in Maryland and Virginia donated 109,968 pounds of food during the two-week “Fill the Bus” food drive

ROCHESTER, N.Y., 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets customers in Maryland and Virginia donated 109,968 pounds of food during a two-week “Fill the Bus” food drive to support local food banks’ increased summer needs. From Sunday, June 19 through Saturday, July 3 customers were invited to help “Fill the Bus” by donating non-perishable…

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Chick-fil-A selected entrepreneur Blake Dennard as the local franchise owner of its restaurant at the Somerset Collection in Troy

Chick-fil-A selected entrepreneur Blake Dennard as the local franchise owner of its restaurant at the Somerset Collection in Troy TROY, Mich., 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected entrepreneur Blake Dennard as the local franchise owner of one of its first Chick-fil-A restaurants in Michigan – Chick-fil-A at the Somerset Collection in Troy. With…

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Chick-fil-A selected Michigan native Kate McNerney as the local franchise owner of one of its first restaurants in Michigan

Chick-fil-A selected Michigan native Kate McNerney as the local franchise owner of one of its first restaurants in Michigan   LANSING, Mich., 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Michigan native Kate McNerney as the local franchise owner of one of its first Chick-fil-A restaurants in Michigan – Chick-fil-A at Lansing. With the restaurant under construction…

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New Belgian Waffle Breakfast Sandwich at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide

New Belgian Waffle Breakfast Sandwich at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide   CANTON, MA, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, August 24, is National Waffle Day, and what better day for Dunkin’ Donuts to unveil its newest breakfast sandwich selection, the Belgian Waffle Breakfast Sandwich. Arriving at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide on Monday, August 29, the new Belgian…

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USDA’s FSIS: WFSP Foods LLC of Decatur, Ala recalls 18,672 pounds of pork and chicken sausage product

WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — WFSP Foods LLC, a Decatur, Ala. establishment, is recalling approximately 18,672 pounds of pork and chicken sausage products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Aug 26, 2016). The products contain milk, a known allergen which is…

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USDA’s FSIS: Sentry Foods of Tucker, Ga recalls 21,570 pounds of frozen chicken

WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sentry Foods, a Tucker, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 21,570  pounds of frozen chicken entrées  that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically glass or hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Aug 25, 2016). The frozen chicken entrée items were produced…

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Who knew throwing ice cream at customers would actually make them smile?

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Who knew throwing ice cream at customers would actually make them smile? Ice Cream crew members at Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery/international/index.html.com) have been doing just that. Add in a little song and dance and you’ve got the Cold Stone Creamery recipe for happiness. When customers walk into a Cold…

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Carrefour launches sustainable farming platform in partnership with Agrotools to monitor fresh beef purchases

Carrefour launches sustainable farming platform in partnership with Agrotools to monitor fresh beef purchases   Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The system will monitor all purchases of fresh beef destined for national consumption. It will limit the social and environmental risks in the supply chain. The announcement was made at an event named "Dialogues on sustainable…

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Starbucks rolls out Starbucks® FoodShare program

  Seattle, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks is rolling out Starbucks® FoodShare, a program to donate ready-to-eat meals to food banks from its U.S. company-operated stores, two years ahead of schedule. When announcing the program in March, the company planned to complete the rollout of the program across its 7,600 company-operated stores by 2021. Now the company is…

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Sainsbury’s to introduce 32 new craft beers to the shelves of its Scottish stores

Sainsbury’s to introduce 32 new craft beers to the shelves of its Scottish stores   LONDON, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s will be introducing 32 new craft beers to the shelves of its Scottish stores and will be bringing on board three small Scottish breweries - West Brewery, Tempest and Isle of Skye. The addition of the…

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Colruyt, OKay and Solucious recall Everyday orange juice 100 % pure squeezed due to presence of yeast saccharomyces

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following reports of customers, we found the yeast saccharomyces in the 100% pure squeezed orange juice of Everyday (fresh market, plastic 2 l bottle). Saccharomyces is a yeast that converts sugars into gas making it possible for the bottle to tear or burst open (especially during transport). There is…

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Starbucks Corporation to present at the Goldman Sachs 23rd Annual Global Retailing Conference on September 7, 2016

Starbucks Corporation to present at the Goldman Sachs 23rd Annual Global Retailing Conference on September 7, 2016   Seattle, 2016-Aug-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today (August 24, 2016) announced the company will present at the Goldman Sachs 23rd Annual Global Retailing Conference on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 3:55 p.m. ET. The presentation will…

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X5 announces the successful completion of stage 2 of its Forpost distribution centre in Chelyabinsk

Chelyabinsk, 2016-Aug-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. (“X5” or the “Company”), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), announces the successful completion of stage 2 of its Forpost distribution centre (DC) in Chelyabinsk. With the new storage zones in operation, the DC’s total area will grow by 3.5x and reach 21,000…

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Vernieuwing Allerhande Box biedt klanten meer keuze

Vernieuwing Allerhande Box biedt klanten meer keuze   Zaandam, 2016-Aug-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albert Heijn biedt klanten vanaf vandaag keuze uit twee nieuwe varianten van de Allerhande Box: de Familiebox voor vier personen met gerechten speciaal gericht op gezinnen en de Inspiratiebox, een maaltijdbox met verrassende gerechten en smaakcombinaties voor twee personen. Klanten kunnen nu ook…

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DAVIDsTEA Inc. to release 2Q FY2016 financial results on September 7, 2016

MONTREAL, 2016-Aug-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — DAVIDsTEA Inc. (Nasdaq:DTEA) today announced that its financial results for the second quarter fiscal 2016 will be released after market close on Wednesday, September 7, 2016.  The Company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that day to discuss the financial results. The Company has also announced…

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Food Marketing Institute comments on FDA guidance for the Preventive Controls for Human Food rule

ARLINGTON, VA, 2016-Aug-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Vice President, Food Safety Programs, Hilary Thesmar PhD, RD, offered the following statement on today’s (August 23, 2016) announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its draft guidance for the Preventive Controls for Human Food rule. Thesmar said, “While the Preventive Controls…

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Take an ice cream break and enjoy a sweet deal on August 31 with Baskin-Robbins’ “Celebrate 31” promotion

  CANTON, Mass., 2016-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, encourages guests to take an ice cream break on Wednesday, August 31 and enjoy a sweet deal on their favorite ice cream flavor as part of its August “Celebrate 31” promotion. On that day at participating Baskin-Robbins shops…

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