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Al Meera Consumer Goods Company launches its 1437 consumer goods at cost price Ramadan offer

QATAR, 2016-Jun-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Under the slogan “Your trust inspires us to spread the giving in the month of giving - The blessings of Ramadan 1437 Hijri extend to offer you 1437 products at cost price” Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (QSC) is pleased to announce the launch of its 1437 consumer goods…

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USDA’s FSIS on summer cookouts: Extra care should be taken to make sure perishable food doesn’t spend too long in the Danger Zone

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jun-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Summer cookouts are right around the corner and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is urging consumers to remember the four simple steps to food safety - Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill - and to steer clear of the ‘Danger Zone’ while cooking…

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USDA’s FSIS: Taylor Farms Florida, Inc. recalls 151 pounds of chicken salad

WASHINGTON, 2016-Jun-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taylor Farms Florida, Inc., an Orlando, Fla. establishment, is recalling approximately 151 pounds of a chicken salad product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product may contain wheat and sesame ingredients, known allergens that…

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Special “Wine & Dine” charity auction with celebrity chef Michael Voltaggio, May 26 – June 2, 2016

Chef Voltaggio’s Auction to Benefit Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry San Jose, California, 2016-Jun-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay for Charity, one of the largest platforms that helps millions of eBay users raise funds and support the causes they care about – has partnered with celebrity chef Michael Voltaggio for a special “Wine & Dine” charity auction with…

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Weis Markets received final Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) approval to open a beer café in its store in York

Café, which is now open, offers more than 800 varieties of beer SUNBURY, PA and YORK, 2016-Jun-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets today  announced it has received final Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) approval to open a beer café in its store in the Carlisle Community Center on White Street in York. Associates began stocking…

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Enrique (“Rick”) Hernandez, Jr. elected non-executive Chairman of McDonald’s Corporation’s Board of Directors

OAK BROOK, IL, 2016-Jun-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) Board of Directors today announced that Enrique ("Rick") Hernandez, Jr. has been elected non-executive Chairman of the company's Board of Directors following the company's Annual Shareholders' Meeting held today. Hernandez, 60, has served on the Board as an independent Director since 1996 and most…

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Save Mart Supermarkets voluntarily recalls Liquid Plumr Products

Modesto, CA, 2016-Jun-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The following Liquid Plumr products are being voluntarily recalled due to isolated reports of child resistant closures not working appropriately: Item Description Size Pkg Color Product Code UPC Liquid Plumr Professional Strength Foaming Clog Fighter tm or Slow Flow Fightertm 17 oz. Orange JS16081 or lower (ex. 16079, 15021,14123) 4460000214 Liquid Plumr Professional Strength Urgent Clear® Clog Remover 17 oz. Blue JS16081…

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MIGROS: Wer kennt sie nicht, die Appenzeller Chäshörnli?

Einer Portion Appenzeller Chäshörnli mit viel Käse kann kaum einer widerstehen. Zu Recht sind wir Schweizer mit diesem traditionellen Gericht bis über unsere Landesgrenzen hinaus bekannt. Ursprünglich aus dem Kanton Appenzell schmecken die Chäshörnli natürlich am besten mit dem lokalen Käse. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, 2016-May-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wer kennt sie nicht, die Appenzeller Chäshörnli? Von…

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Starbucks to bring its first international Starbucks Roastery and Reserve® Tasting Room to Shanghai in 2017

Immersive coffee experience to be located in the heart of the new HKRI Taikoo Hui Complex SHANGHAI, 2016-May-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today (May 26, 2016) announced that it will bring its first international Starbucks Roastery and Reserve® Tasting Room to Shanghai, China, in 2017. Located along Nanjing Road (West), one…

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Starbucks mobile payment and eGifting introduced in Japan

Mobile apps for iPhone and Android introduce mobile payment, provide a faster and more convenient way to pay; e-Gift feature offers uniquely-designed digital cards for every occasion. TOKYO, 2016-May-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks today (May 25, 2016) announced the expansion of the company’s industry-leading digital ecosystem with the launch of Starbucks mobile app in Japan. The move introduces…

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Meijer: Memorial Day is one of the three biggest grilling days of the summer

Ground chuck leads the pack, with premium steak cuts battling for second place GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-May-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Memorial Day is the first warm-weather holiday of the year in the Midwest, but it’s also the unofficial kick off of the summer grilling season. Meijer stores throughout the Midwest have been exceptionally busy leading…

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Win a pair of tickets to COPA America Centenario with Dunkin’ Donuts and Coca-Cola

New members who enroll in DD Perks through May 27 from select states are registered for a chance to win a pair of tickets to COPA America Centenario matches throughout the U.S. CANTON, MA, 2016-May-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts today announced a program to give new members of its popular DD Perks® Rewards Program…

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Sainsbury’s launches dedicated Rosé Report to uncork the realities of rosé wine

LONDON, 2016-May-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — As summer approaches, the trend for lighter-coloured ‘posh pink’ – influenced by celeb-endorsed launches from the likes of Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Drew Barrymore – will see rosé wine sales soar, with Sainsbury’s research showing a trend among millenials towards aspirational ‘posh pink’. Selling around 15 million bottles of…

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Sainsbury’s to work with two additional milk processors from July 2017: Tomlinson and Medina

LONDON, 2016-May-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is set to work with two additional processors from July 2017 to help deliver a long-term, sustainable supply of fresh British milk. Through its dedicated group of 270+ farmers, its fresh British milk and cream is currently processed by Arla and Muller Milk & Ingredients. From next year,…

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Research: Quarter of UK households waste £235 worth of food every year due to buying products they already have in the fridge

LONDON, 2016-May-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Busy Britons could save hundreds of pounds with a simple selfie…. of their fridge. According to research by Sainsbury’s, a quarter of households waste £235 worth of food every year due to buying products they already have in the fridge. Annually, this amounts to a staggering waste bill of…

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Enjoy $1.31 ice cream scoops as Baskin-Robbin kicks off summer season on May 31st with its “Celebrate 31” promotion

Guests can also pre-order ice cream cakes for the upcoming Father’s Day holiday, including the brand’s festive The Cold One Cake and new OREO® Triple Chocolate Cake CANTON, Mass., 2016-May-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is kicking off the summer season on Tuesday, May 31st with…

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Chipotle Ground Pepper Allergy Alert

Product may contain undeclared wheat and barley St. Louis MO, 2016-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — An allergy alert has been issued on select dates of Chipotle Pepper Grounds because the product may contain undeclared wheat and barley – known allergens. Those who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat or barley run the risk of…

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Migros Herisau an der Alpsteinstrasse 8B öffnet Am 31. Mai 2016

Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Am 31. Mai 2016 öffnet an der Alpsteinstrasse 8B in Herisau die neue Migros erstmals ihre Türen. Während des achtwöchigen Innenausbaus ist ein moderner Supermarkt entstanden, der die Kundschaft mit viel Frische und einer angenehmen Atmosphäre empfängt. Auf einer Fläche von 285 m2 finden die Kundinnen und Kunden…

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Tesco to launch UK’s first ever cauliflower and mushroom BBQ steaks

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — BBQ parties are set to become a whole lot more exciting for vegetarians. While veggie burgers and sausages have been around for years Monday will see the launch of the UK’s first ever cauliflower and mushroom BBQ steaks. The launch, by Tesco, comes at a time when demand for vegetarian…

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Carrefour encourages responsible consumption of seafood products

Boulogne-Billancourt, 2016-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The FROM Nord producers' organisation has just been awarded MSC certification for its artisanal and sustainable fishery, having had Carrefour's support throughout the assessment process. An opportunity to take a look at the Group's various other commitments to preserve the planet's biodiversity. What's the point in purchasing MSC-certified fish? The Marine…

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Wegmans Food Markets recalls 32,000 lbs. of various bulk products and 7,700 units of prepackaged products that contain sunflower seeds/kernels

ROCHESTER, NY, 2016-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling approximately 32,000 lbs. of various bulk products and 7,700 units of prepackaged products that contain sunflower seeds/kernels and are sold in the Bulk Foods department at Wegmans stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts between March 11 and…

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Whole Foods Market unveils its Top 10 Summer Wines for the National Wine Day

Summer sips picked by company wine experts, all less than $20 a bottle AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-May-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — National Wine Day is May 25, and Whole Foods Market is celebrating by unveiling its ‘Top 10 Summer Wines,’ all priced less than $20 per bottle and curated by experts. Whole Foods Market’s global wine…

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Whole Foods Market opens its third store in St. Louis at 4577 West Pine Blvd

New Location Includes Taqueria, Coffee Bar and Cozy Craft Beer Bar St. Louis, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market® (Nasdaq: WFM), the world’s leading natural and organic grocer, opens its third store in St. Louis, Wednesday, May 25, 2016. The new 28,480 square-foot store, located at 4577 West Pine Blvd, will celebrate the…

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Biagi sets up their carts outside of Whole Foods Market’s Tribeca and Upper East Side locations

Popular Brazilian gelato shop to also launch three prepackaged pints flavors New York, NY, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Summer is almost here and Whole Foods Market has the perfect treat for shoppers visiting select New York City stores. Biagi, the Brazilian Gelato shop in Nolita, is setting up their celebrated carts outside of the retailer’s…

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Grant winners of Chick-fil-A® Foundation’s 2016 True Inspiration Awards

More than $1 million gifted; Nominations underway to honor eligible organizations in 2017 ATLANTA, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Chick-fil-A® Foundation recognized the grant winners of the 2016 True Inspiration Awards with a celebratory event in Atlanta on Friday, May 20. The 22 deserving not-for-profits, which represent 17 states across the country, are receiving…

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Tim Tassopoulos appointed president and COO of Chick-fil-A, Inc.

ATLANTA, Ga., 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Chick-fil-A, Inc. Board of Directors has elected Tim Tassopoulos president and chief operating officer of the privately-held company. The appointment is effective immediately. Tassopoulos, 56, most recently served as executive vice president of Operations, but began his career with Chick-fil-A as an hourly, restaurant team member. He is…

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Starbucks now with 100 stores in Argentina, its sixth market in Latin America

SEATTLE, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Silvia Gonzalez was store manager at the Alto Palermo store in Buenos Aires when Starbucks opened the doors to its first store in Argentina in May 2008, its sixth market in Latin America. The opening with joint-venture partner Alsea marked a key moment in Starbucks expansion in the region,…

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SSP Group announces results for first half of its 2016 financial year

LONDON, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, announces its results for the first half of its 2016 financial year, covering the six months ended 31 March 2016. Highlights: • Strong results with good progress on last year • Operating profit1 of £30.9m: up 28.0% at constant currency,…

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