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Co-op Food invested £2.5 million in the opening of four new shops in February

MANCHESTER, UK, 2016-Mar-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — February was a busy month for the Food Property team – we opened four new shops and exchanged contracts on just under 30 sites. The four new shops – Cricklewood (north London), Ancaster (Lincolnshire), Longton (Staffordshire) and Moira (Derbyshire) – represent an investment of nearly £2.5 million and bring…

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LuLu Group to sell Harrogate Spring premium bottled water in its stores

Abu Dhabi, 2016-Mar-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The famed Harrogate Water dubbed as the ‘Original British Bottled Water’ is now available in the UAE and across the GCC region. LuLu Group recently signed the deal to sell the premium bottled water through its 123 stores across the region. Harrogate Water Brands currently exports Harrogate Spring,…

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SSP America opens Union Street Gastropub at San Francisco International Airport’s Terminal 3

Union Street Gastropub is a boutique, in-house solution designed specifically for SFO LONDON, 2016-Mar-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, announced today the opening of Union Street Gastropub, its new 3,000 square foot bar and dining concept designed specifically…

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SSP America announces the completion of new line up of restaurants at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport

LONDON, 2016-Mar-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority and SSP America are pleased to announce the completion of a new line up of restaurants beyond passenger screening at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. On the domestic and international side, new restaurants include Freshii, True Burger, Prairie Bistro and Skylights Lounge. Travellers heading to the United…

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SSP America announces the opening of Chef Fabio Viviani’s Osteria at Los Angles International Airport’s Terminal 6

Osteria brings top chef inspired fare packed with Italian flair and premium fresh ingredients to Terminal 6 LONDON 2016-Mar-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, announced today the opening of Chef Fabio Viviani’s Osteria at Los Angles International Airport’s Terminal…

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Starbucks Coffee Company to open its first Italian store in 2017

SEATTLE, 2016-Mar-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s a dream more than 30 years in the making. Howard Schultz walked cobblestone streets of Milan for the first time in 1983 as the marketing director of Starbucks, which then sold whole-bean coffee from a handful of stores in Seattle. Schultz went to Italy to represent the company at an…

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10 million meals donated for the 3rd international food bank collection campaign coordinated by the Carrefour Foundation

Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Feb-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — 10 million meals donated in 10 countries for this 3rd international food bank collection campaign coordinated by the Carrefour Foundation, with support from the European Food Bank Federation and the Global FoodBanking Network. Last year, from October to December, from Beijing to São Paulo, customers, volunteers and employees from…

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7‑Eleven launches two new Melt sandwiches

Text to Taste: Free Breakfast Melt with Coffee Purchase Feb. 23-26 DALLAS, 2016-Feb-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc. is heating up its breakfast menu with the launch of two new Melt sandwiches – the Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Melt and Maple Sausage, Bacon and Cheese Breakfast Melt. Suggested retail price is $2.99 at participating…

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Albert Heijn lanceert 100 nieuwe bewuste & feel good producten

Zaandam, Netherlands, 2016-Feb-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vanaf volgende week breidt Albert Heijn het schap met bewuste & feel good producten flink uit. Het gaat om ruim 100 nieuwe producten die inspelen op de behoeften van klanten met een bewuste levensstijl. Het nieuwe assortiment varieert van ontkiemde producten en pasta’s op basis van peulvruchten, oergranen…

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Hot Dog Bill of Rights

IRVING, 2016-Feb-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ladies and gentlemen of the press and social mediasphere, a proclamation from 7‑Eleven, who has provided Americans a hot dog standard based on freedom of choice since the 1970’s: WHEREAS, we’re not about to let any King threaten that juicy, American liberty by limiting the people to just two pre-determined…

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Whole Foods Market to experiment with new ideas for store eateries with the launch of food truck test kitchen at its flagship store in Austin

Truck opens March 10 with Momofuku alum chef Tien Ho serving new food concepts, testing ideas for stores  AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Feb-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is launching a food truck test kitchen at the retailer’s flagship store in Austin, Texas, to experiment with new ideas for store eateries, and to explore collaborations…

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FORTUNE names Whole Food Market “World’s Most Admired Companies” for food and drug stores for the fifth consecutive year

AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Feb-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Companies” list for food and drug stores, for the fifth consecutive year. The grocer is No. 24 on the magazine’s 2016 list for all industries, and is No. 1 in its category for quality of products and services, innovation, people management and social responsibility.  Whole Foods Market is…

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Starbucks UK raised money to support Send a Cow’s projects in both Rwanda and Ethiopia

LONDON, 2016-Feb-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Aaron Swift returned from an emotional four-day journey in Rwanda with one goal in mind. “I wanted to find a way to help Rwandan farmers and educate my peers at the same time,” said Swift, a four-year partner (employee) and shift supervisor at a Starbucks store in Manchester, England. Swift visited…

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More than 1,000 Opportunity Youth offered jobs through the Los Angeles Hiring Fair & Forum on Feb. 11

Biggest Job Fair of its Kind Kicks Off Long-Term Effort to Employ LA’s Opportunity Youth – 16-24 year olds Who Are Not in School or Employed LOS ANGELES, 2016-Feb-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative, the nation’s largest employer-led coalition committed to creating pathways to employment for young people, today announced that in one…

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Whole Foods Market® opens its newest store in Wauwatosa Milwaukee

Newest Whole Foods Market Offers Gourmet Sausages, 20-Tap Tavern, and Juice Bar for Shoppers Wauwatosa, Milwaukee , 2016-Feb-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market®, the world’s leading natural and organic grocer, opens its newest store in the Milwaukee area, Wednesday, Feb. 24. The new 47,563 square-foot store at 11100 W. Burleigh Street in Wauwatosa…

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SSP announces the opening of Gino D’Acampo – My Restaurant at London’s Euston Station

LONDON, 2016-Feb-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has opened a new restaurant in Euston Station with the UK’s “favourite Italian chef”, Gino D’Acampo and Individual Restaurants. Called Gino D’Acampo – My Restaurant, the new venue serves a wide selection of dishes throughout the day.…

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British shoppers prefer straight croissants; Tesco to consign crescent shaped croissants to history

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Feb-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sacre bleu! Don’t tell the French but British shoppers are falling out of love with the traditionally crescent shaped croissants – preferring ones that are straight. Both shapes have been sold on British high streets for some time, but recently demand for the curved ones has fallen. And it’s all…

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7‑Eleven and Jones Soda Co. partnered to create premium carbonated beverage

IRVING, TX, 2016-Feb-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc., the world’s largest convenience retailer, and Jones Soda Co. (OTCQB: JSDA), a leading premium beverage company, have partnered to create 7-Select® brand premium sodas crafted by Jones, the first premium carbonated beverage in the 7-Select private brand lineup. The premium, carbonated beverage brand is available in five…

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Dunkin’ Donuts recognized as top brand in coffee customer loyalty for the tenth consecutive year by Brand Keys

Dunkin’ Donuts tops packaged coffee category for fourth consecutive year CANTON, MA, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts today marks a decade of distinction for providing guests with a superior customer experience, as the 2016 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Index® recognizes Dunkin’ Donuts as a top brand for consumer engagement in the out-of-home coffee category.…

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Starbucks opens its first express store in Canada

First Starbucks Express Store in Canada to Open in Toronto’s Busiest Transit Hub TORONTO, CANADA, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first Starbucks® express store in Canada opens today in Toronto’s Union Station. Toronto moves at a fast pace, with a huge influx of commuters who make their way into the city each day. Union Station welcomes…

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Albertsons Companies’ donation initiatives in 2015 contributed more than $270 million to the communities it serves

Boise, ID, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albertsons Companies today announced that it contributed more than $270 million in food and financial support in 2015 to the communities it serves, helping people in 35 states and the District of Columbia live better lives. “We are committed to helping make the communities where we operate the best…

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Dunkin’ Donuts’ new franchise partner Wabash Valley Donuts, Inc. to develop three new restaurants in Terre Haute, Indiana

LEADING COFFEE AND BAKERY CHAIN SEEKS FRANCHISEE CANDIDATES IN EVANSVILLE CANTON, MA, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchise group, Wabash Valley Donuts, Inc., to develop three new restaurants in Terre Haute, Indiana. The…

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BJ’s Restaurants announces the opening of its second restaurant in 2016 at Victorville, California

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2016-Feb-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) today announced the opening of its second restaurant of 2016 in Victorville, California. The new BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse®, which opened on Monday, February 15th, is located at Dunia Plaza off the 15 Freeway and Bear Valley Road. The restaurant is approximately 7,300 square…

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Amazon.com: Prime Now customers in San Diego can now enjoy delivery from local restaurants

Prime Now customers in San Diego can now enjoy delivery from local restaurants, including Carnitas’ Snack Shack, Dumpling Inn, Rubicon Deli, T Deli, Tajima, Tandoori Hut and many more Free delivery for a limited time on all restaurant orders SEATTLE, 2016-Feb-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced that Prime Now customers in…

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Dunkin’ Donuts continues European expansion and seeks franchisees for Belgium, Finland, France, The Netherlands, Norway and Turkey

CANTON, MA, 2016-Feb-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, one of the world’s leading coffee and baked goods chains, announced today that it has made significant strides in its European expansion efforts in 2015 with the opening of 55 net new restaurants with its franchisees across the region. With the new restaurants opened over the…

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Starbucks turns up the heat on its breakfast and lunch menu with two new sandwiches

SEATTLE, 2016-Feb-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks food team is turning up the heat on the company’s breakfast and lunch menu. “We saw an opportunity to create sandwiches with bold flavors,” said Sita Kacker, Starbucks product development manager. “Chorizo is popular right now and spicy is on trend, so this guided our direction.” The food team’s collaboration…

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Starbucks brings two beverages inspired by the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery and Tasting Room to stores

SEATTLE, 2016-Feb-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the first time, Starbucks is bringing two beverages inspired by the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery and Tasting Room to stores in the U.S. and Canada. Beginning February 16, Smoked Butterscotch Latte and Teavana® Citrus Green Tea Latte will be available in participating Starbucks® stores for a limited time. When the Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting…

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Harris Teeter hosts in-store donation card campaign as part of its participation in the “Million Meals Challenge”

Company and Universities Collect Donations and Raise Awareness for Hunger Relief MATTHEWS, N.C., 2016-Feb-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter, in collaboration with the Big 4 ACC schools and the NC Association of Feeding America Foods Banks, is participating in the “Million Meals Challenge” – a banner initiative focused on generating yearlong support from Duke, NC…

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