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Dunkin’ Donuts seeks franchise candidates for its expansion plans in communities and towns throughout Texas

CANTON, MA, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today announced that it is seeking to expand in communities and towns throughout Northern, Southern and Western Texas. Franchising opportunities are available for qualified franchisee candidates to purchase anywhere from one to five restaurants in regions…

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Baskin-Robbins launches a sweet deal with $1.31 scoops on March 31st

Guests can also now pre-order new Easter Egg Cake and Bunny Roll Cake in time for the Easter weekend CANTON, Mass., 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering guests a sweet deal on their favorite ice cream flavor on Thursday, March 31st. At participating Baskin-Robbins shops…

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Freshology, Inc. recalls 111 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken salad products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen

WASHINGTON, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Freshology, Inc., a Burbank, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 111 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken salad products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ranch salad dressing included with the product contains egg, a known allergen,…

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Weis Markets receives final Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board approval to open beer café in its Mechanicsburg store

First Harrisburg area in-store café is fully stocked and open for business SUNBURY, PA and Mechanicsburg, PA, 2016-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets today received final Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) approval earlier today to open a beer café in its Mechanicsburg store located at 5140 Simpson Ferry Road. Associates began stocking shelves and coolers…

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Tesco’s map of ‘Brew-tain’ reveals Suffolk as the champion when it comes to producing UK’s favourite bottled beers

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — When it comes to producing the UK’s favourite bottled beers Suffolk is the UK’s champion – a unique ale map of Britain can reveal. The East Anglian county is home to five of Britain’s most popular bottled ales including the No 1 top seller, Old Speckled Hen. Other Suffolk ales…

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Whole Foods Market to become first food retailer to offer strawberries certified by the Fair Food Program

First retailer to introduce Fair Food Program certified strawberries AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will be the first food retailer to offer strawberries certified by the Fair Food Program, a partnership that brings together workers, consumers, growers and retailers in support of humane labor standards and fairer wages in U.S. agriculture. Whole…

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It’s frozen food month at commissaries

FORT LEE, Va., 2016-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — It's no wonder commissaries are highlighting frozen foods during March, considering the variety, value and convenience of items from pizza, entrées and breakfast foods to lots of vegetables in between. "Every March is frozen food month at commissaries, and while our stores go all out creating exciting frozen…

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Whole Foods Market officially opens its newly relocated St. Paul store

New Whole Foods Market St. Paul Breaks Bread with Family, Friends and Neighbors St. Paul, MN, 2016-Mar-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will officially open its newly relocated 45,231 square-foot St. Paul store Wednesday, March 16 at 9 a.m. The much-anticipated store will provide St. Paul shoppers with a new, larger store just down…

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Whole Foods Market in search for local growers and producers to feature in three upcoming Pennsylvania stores

Local food items and artisan products sought ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Mar-18 — /EPR Retail News/ —Whole Foods Market is looking for unique products from local growers and producers to feature in three upcoming Pennsylvania stores: the relocations of the Wynnewood and Philadelphia City Center (Callowhill) stores, as well as Allentown. Interested suppliers can submit information online at…

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Grupo Vips continúa su expansión y suma ya 96 Cafeterías-Restaurantes

Móstoles, España, 2016-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — VIPS, la marca origen y buque insignia de Grupo Vips, compañía multimarca y multiformato líder del sector de la hostelería y el comercio en España, continúa su expansión y suma ya 96 Cafeterías-Restaurantes. Móstoles es el lugar elegido para la ubicación de este icónico establecimiento que está ubicado…

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Colruyt Belgium and Luxembourg, Collect&Go and OKay recall minneolas 1.5 kg packed in nets due to exceeded amount of Carbaryl insecticide

Sales period: from 7/3 to 10/3/2016 Halle, Belgium, 2016-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — During inspections of minneolas 1.5 kg packed in nets, our supplier found that the authorised amount of Carbaryl was exceeded in a specific batch of goods. Carbaryl is an insecticide. The toxic quantity is absorbed by the rind of the minneolas. Repeated and frequent…

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Taco Bell launches new $1 Morning Value Menu

Not entirely groundbreaking new research coincides with announcement of new, $1 Morning Value Menu at Taco Bell IRVINE, Calif., 2016-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  THIS JUST IN: A breakthrough new study conducted on behalf of Taco Bell reveals that consumers actually prefer spending less money than more money, Surprising no one, key highlights of the research…

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Tesco redirects millions of surplus food to charity with Community Food Connection with FareShare FoodCloud rollout

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco announces nationwide rollout of Community Food Connection with FareShare FoodCloud, which will redirect millions of meals of Tesco surplus food to charity by end of 2017. Tesco CEO Dave Lewis has today announced the nationwide rollout of an initiative designed to dramatically reduce the amount of food that…

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Associated Food Stores launches Red Button Vintage Creamery premium pies

Local Associated Food Stores launches premium pies for Pi Day Salt Lake City, Utah, 2016-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Associated Food Stores is bringing back the sweet, classic taste of fresh- baked pie with the launch of Red Button Vintage Creamery premium pies. The exquisite pies are a whopping four pounds and rival a traditional 9”…

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Carolina Hurricanes center Victor Rask partners with Harris Teeter to debut his personally designed Signature Sub Sandwich

Raleigh, N.C, 2016-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rask to Sign Autographs, Sample Signature Sub Sandwich, Introduce Fans to Must-Have Meal Date:    Monday, March 21, 2016 Time:    5:30 – 6:30 p.m.                        Where: North Hills East Harris Teeter                120-100 St. Albans Dr. Raleigh, N.C. 27609 Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed! Monday, March. 21, 2016 Carolina Hurricanes center Victor Rask will…

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Baskin-Robbins announces its third consecutive year of positive net new unit growth in the U.S.

LARGEST ICE CREAM SPECIALTY SHOP CONTINUES STRATEGIC U.S. MILITARY VETERAN RECRUITMENT IN 2016 CANTON, MA, 2016-Mar-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, announced its third consecutive year of positive net new unit growth in the U.S. In 2015, 19 net new U.S. shops opened across the country, in states…

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Nestle USA Inc. recallS approximately 267,024 pounds of chicken pizza products due to possible contamination of extraneous materials

WASHINGTON, 2016-Mar-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nestle USA Inc. is recalling approximately 267,024 pounds of chicken pizza products, produced at its Little Chute, Wisconsin establishment, and chicken lasagna products, produced at its Springville, Utah establishment that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The…

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Starbucks one of only 14 companies making the World’s Most Ethical Companies list for 10 years in a row

SEATTLE, 2016-Mar-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the 10th year in a row, Starbucks has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. The Ethisphere Institute evaluates companies based on these categories: Reputation, Leadership and Innovation; Ethics and Compliance Program; Governance; Corporate Citizenship and Responsibility; Culture of Ethics. “Transparency and sustainability are no longer mere buzzwords…

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Starbucks partners from China and Asia Pacific region finalists in the first Regional Barista Championships in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, 2016-Mar-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — With camera lights flashing and a captivated audience of 600 spectators looking on, 14 Starbucks partners (employees) took center stage for an epic competition to demonstrate their coffee expertise. These partners, who represented countries across Starbucks China and Asia Pacific region, were the finalists in the first Regional Barista Championships…

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Starbucks’ new store in Jamaica, NY is the first in a nationwide initiative for opportunity youth in one of America’s most diverse, yet underserved urban communities

Similar Starbucks stores coming soon to at least 15 communities across the U.S. supporting economic development and community engagement through collaborations with local nonprofits and civic leaders Store initiative is a key strategy in Starbucks previously stated goal of hiring 10,000 Opportunity Youth- 16-24 year olds who are not in school and not employed Jamaica, NY,…

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SONIC launches the new Ultimate Chicken Club sandwich

America's Drive-In satisfies chicken cravings across the nation OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-Mar-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) will add a delicious new member to its popular lineup of premium chicken sandwiches with the launch of the new Ultimate Chicken Club sandwich. Featuring a combination of high-quality ingredients and flavors unique to SONIC, the Ultimate…

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ALDI announces the promotion of Brent Laubaugh to co-president of ALDI in the US

Brent Laubaugh promoted to co-president Batavia, Ill., 2016-Mar-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — ALDI Inc. today announced that Brent Laubaugh, vice president, Saxonburg division, has been promoted to co-president of ALDI in the US, joining David Behm and Chuck Youngstrom, who continue in their roles as co-presidents. All three co-presidents report to Jason Hart, CEO, ALDI. Laubaugh, whose…

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Albert Heijn To Go and BP together will increase fresh and healthier food offerings at retail sites in the Netherlands

Zaandam, Netherlands, 2016-Mar-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albert Heijn To Go and BP will work together to increase the offer of fresh and healthier food and drinks at retail sites in the Netherlands. To this purpose, they have signed an agreement to start a pilot with an Albert Heijn To Go shop at six…

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Whole Foods Market opens variety of new prepared food venues across its New York City locations

New York, NY, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The weather isn’t the only thing changing for spring! As the snow begins to melt and the flowers start to bloom, Whole Foods Market will be making some exciting updates to its Columbus Circle, Bowery, Chelsea, and Gowanus, Brooklyn locations. The natural and organic food retailer is…

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Yogurt maker Llaeth Y Llan /Village Dairy to boost production and create new jobs following contract coup with the Co-op

MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — A Denbigh-based dairy is on course to boost production and create new jobs at its Tal y Bryn farm following a contract coup with the Co-op. Located in Llannefydd, Llaeth Y Llan /Village Dairy forecasts a six-fold increase in sales of yogurts as availability extends to Co-op food stores…

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Chick-fil-A® launches Frosted Coffee

ATLANTA, Ga., 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — This spring, Chick-fil-A® is taking cold-brewed iced coffee to the next level, introducing Frosted Coffee for customers beginning Monday, March 14 at restaurants nationwide. Frosted Coffee is made by combining Chick-fil-A’s signature vanilla Icedream® with THRIVE Farmers™ cold-brewed iced coffee. The hand-spun treat starts at just 240 calories, offering…

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Chick-fil-A announces grand opening date of its first restaurant in Oregon

ATLANTA, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced today the grand opening date of its first freestanding restaurant in Oregon. The restaurant, located at 2855 NW Town Center Drive in the Tanasbourne neighborhood of Hillsboro, Ore. is set to open Thursday, March 31. Formally named Chick-fil-A at Tanasbourne, the restaurant will be independently…

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Delhaize America to reach a 100 percent cage-free shell egg assortment by 2025

SALISBURY, N.C., 2016-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of the company's continued commitment to sustainability and animal welfare, Delhaize America announced today that it will work with suppliers to reach a 100 percent cage-free shell egg assortment by 2025. Delhaize America, and its Food Lion and Hannaford banners, will work toward a 100…

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Whole Foods Market announces the opening of its new store in East Lansing, Michigan on April 13, 2016

New Store Marks First Whole Foods Market in Lansing, Michigan Lansing, Michigan, 2016-Mar-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, the world’s leading natural and organic foods grocer, opens its new 44,853 square foot store located at 2750 E. Grand River Ave. in East Lansing, Michigan, Wednesday, April 13, 2016. The much-anticipated store will provide residents…

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Hy-Vee recalls Maytag Raw Milk Blue Cheese due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2016-Mar-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling Maytag Raw Milk Blue Cheese across its eight-state region due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.Listeria monocytogenes is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people,…

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