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Colruyt Group’s Spar opened first new generation supermarket in Kessel, Belgium

Halle, Belgium, 2015-11-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Thursday, October 29, the first new generation of Colruyt Group’s Spar supermarkets opened in Kessel. Spar wants to combine the joy of grocery shopping with the authenticity of a local supermarket. To this end, the Kessel store was completely renovated. Retail Partners Colruyt Group developed the new…

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Fundación EROSKI: ‘Estudio sobre Hábitos Alimentarios y Estado Nutricional de la Población Española’

Entre los factores determinantes del incremento de la obesidad se encuentran el bajo consumo de frutas, verduras y hortalizas La prevalencia de obesidad es superior en hombres que en mujeres hasta los 65 años, donde se invierte la tendencia Es el estudio científico más completo sobre hábitos alimentarios que se ha realizado a día de…

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SONIC® opens its first Rhode Island drive-in location

America's Drive-In Enters 45th State with Smithfield Area Location SMITHFIELD, R.I., 2015-11-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC, America's Drive-In®, is celebrating the opening of its first Rhode Island drive-in location on Monday, October 26, 2015. Whether it's to delight in experiencing SONIC for the first time, or to merely enjoy the delicious Real Ice Cream Shakes and…

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Canada: Downtown Langley B.C. Save-On-Foods opens local wine section

The downtown Langley location is the fourth Save-On-Foods to carry a selection of B.C. VQA wines Langley, B.C., 2015-11-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Save-On-Foods location in downtown Langley opened its B.C. VQA wine selection today. The store is the Langley-based chain’s fourth location to carry wine-in-aisles since the province amended its liquor laws in early 2014,…

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Qatar Duty Free opens its latest store and café, In-Q by Qatar Museum in Hamad International Airport

In-Q Gift Shop and Café by Qatar Museums Offers Insights into Qatari Culture, Art and Lifestyle to Passengers at Hamad International Airport Qatar Duty Free Expands its Award Winning Retail Range with Creative Shop and Café Concept DOHA, Qatar, 2015-11-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Qatar Duty Free has opened its latest store and café, In-Q by…

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USDA FSIS: Boyle’s Famous Corned Beef Co recalls undetermined amount of beef products due to misbranding

WASHINGTON, 2015-11-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Boyle’s Famous Corned Beef Co., a Kansas City, Mo. establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of beef products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains hydrolyzed wheat protein, a known allergen which…

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USDA’s FSIS released final rule establishing inspection program for fish under the order Siluriformes

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service Program Fulfills Requirement of the 2014 Farm Bill WASHINGTON, 2015-11-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released a final rule establishing an inspection program for fish under the order Siluriformes, including catfish. The final rule, which applies to both…

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Monster sprouts to hit Morrisons stores

Sprouts bigger than golf balls to hit Morrisons stores as mild weather continues. Bradford, England, 2015-11-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Monster sprouts, bigger than the size of golf balls, will hit Morrisons stores this week. The gigantic brassicas are the biggest for a decade. They have grown 20 per cent larger than a normal year. The super-size sprouts…

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Harris Teeter opens its Caldwell Crossing store

Company to Celebrate Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Matthees, N.C., 2015-11-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter is proud to welcome shoppers to its Caldwell Crossing location on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 8 a.m. as the company celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. In each of its stores, Harris Teeter strives…

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Tesco to launch UK’s first nut and tortilla snack range with tipple recommendations on the packet

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-11-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s one of those things that can really help make a drinks party stand out – the perfect pairing of snacks with your tipples of choice. But now, with the festive season soon upon us, Tesco has come up with a helping hand by launching the UK’s first  nut…

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Tesco: Higher temperatures in UK over the past weeks boosted sprout growth

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-11-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Customers are in for a welcome surprise this festive season – Christmas sprouts are due to be much bigger than usual on account of the unseasonably warm autumn Britain has been experiencing. With temperatures reaching up to 10 degrees higher than usual at this time of year it has…

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Partners in 7,000 company-owned Starbucks stores in U.S. to receive reusable cup featuring Lauren Button’s artwork

SEATTLE, 2015-11-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — “I went right in with a marker on the cup and came up with the design in 20 minutes. It just came out perfect the first time,” said Lauren Button, a shift supervisor at a Northeastern Pennsylvania Starbucks store. As one of 1,800 partners (employees) who submitted a design for…

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Lagardère Travel Retail, SumoSalad partner for travel retail in Australia and New Zealand

Sydney, AUSTRALIA, 2015-11-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lagardère Travel Retail has formed a strategic partnership with SumoSalad for travel retail in Australia and New Zealand. The partnership, which consists of travel retail exclusives reflects the desires of both parties to bring a world class healthy foodservices offer to travel retail within the Pacific region. “Partnering with…

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Autogrill to open 10 points of sale at Oslo Airport

The Group secures the management of 10 points of sale in the country’s main airport The contract is expected to generate overall revenues of over 270 million euros in its 7 year duration MILAN, 2015-11-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Through its HMSHost International division, Autogrill (Milan: AGL IM) is entering Norway upon winning a…

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals at Starbucks and Teavana stores

SEATTLE, 2015-11-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Starbucks and Teavana invite customers to shop for deals at participating stores in the U.S. and online at Starbucks.com/shop and Teavana.com, where they will find something for everyone on their list, including themselves. Thanksgiving and Black Friday Deals at Starbucks Retail Stores and Starbucks.com/shop The…

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Chipotle Mexican Grill: Investigation continues into E. coli incident in 11 Chipotle restaurants in Washington and Oregon

DENVER, 2015-11-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) continues to work closely with state and federal health officials, as the investigation continues into an E. coli incident initially linked to 11 Chipotle restaurants in Washington and Oregon. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reduced the number of cases connected to Chipotle from…

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USDA: Unsafe handling and undercooking of your turkey can lead to serious foodborne illness

WASHINGTON, 2015-11-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thanksgiving is the largest meal many cooks prepare every year. Its centerpiece—the turkey—is the largest dish most cooks ever encounter, and many are not experienced at roasting one. USDA wants consumers to know that a range of resources, from smartphone apps to its 30-year Meat and Poultry Hotline,…

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USDA FSIS: Nation Pizza recalls 59,028 pounds of frozen Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen products due to misbranding

WASHINGTON, 2015-11-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nation Pizza, a Schaumburg, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 59,028 pounds of frozen Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain soy, a known allergen which is not declared on…

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eBay Korea to offer vegetables, meat and dairy through Korea’s Gmarket and IAC platforms

eBay is offering fresh products such as vegetables, meat and dairy through Korea’s Gmarket and IAC platforms. San Jose, California, 2015-11-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — In a move that will further change online shopping, eBay is offering fresh products such as vegetables, meat and dairy through Korea’s Gmarket and IAC platforms. Korean shoppers, particularly single households…

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Schnuck Markets recalls fresh ground beef and ground pork sold on Nov. 14 and 15 in Chesterfield

CHESTERFIELD, Mo., 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Schnuck Markets, Inc. has voluntarily recalled fresh ground beef and ground pork sold on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15 at its Chesterfield location at 141 Hilltown Village (63017). The recall was launched after a customer returned product containing pieces of a tray packaging pad. Any Chesterfield Schnucks customer who purchased fresh ground beef or…

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Seahawks Marshawn Lynch surprised baristas at a Bellevue Starbucks

SEATTLE, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch surprised baristas at a Bellevue Starbucks and thanked them for making his namesake beverage in support of his foundation. Lynch strolled behind the bar, gave baristas Beast Mode™ brand merchandise and donned a green apron complete with a handwritten “BeastMode” name tag. That’s not the first time the…

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Starbucks coming soon to Ferguson

SEATTLE, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — When Rodney Hines and Rebecca Chamberlin sat down to discuss the qualities they were looking for to fill a particular Starbucks store manager role, there were some givens. The position requires leadership qualities, business skills and a customer-first attitude in all instances. The store manager they were searching…

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Marks & Spencer updates on the industry-wide campylobacter challenge

LONDON, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer has today updated its case study on tackling the industry-wide campylobacter challenge.  The update includes test results from November 2014 to October 2015. To view the case study click here. For further information, please contact: Corporate Press Office 0208 718 1919 SOURCE: Marks and Spencer plc

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Washington Redskins Chris Baker to debut his personally designed Signature Sub Sandwich at Harris Teeter

Reston, Va., 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baker to Sign Autographs, Sample Signature Sub Sandwich, Introduce Fans to Must-Have Meal for Lunch Date: Monday, Nov. 30, 2015 Time: Noon – 1 p.m. Where: Spectrum Center Harris Teeter 11806 Spectrum Center Reston, Va. 20190 Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed! Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, Washington Redskins defensive lineman Chris Baker will team up…

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Dunkin’ Donuts will test mobile On-the-Go Ordering in Portland, Maine and Dunkin’ Delivery in Dallas, Texas

New programs offer guests new, convenient ways to enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts’ signature all-day menu of coffees, donuts, sandwiches and more CANTON, MA, 2015-11-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, recognized for keeping America running by serving its entire menu all day long, today announced two programs that will make it even easier and more convenient for people to…

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Reasor’s kicks off Food 2 Families drive; donations will go to the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma

Tahlequah, OK, 2015-11-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starting Nov. 18th, Reasor's customers can choose to donate non-perishable food items, purchase a pre-made sack of the most needed items for $15 or pick up a scan card and donate any amount you would like at one of our registers. The pre-made sacks are filled with much…

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Wine.com launches new mobile wine store with 7 days/week friendly, expert wine advice from live chat sommelier service

Top online wine retailer doubles selection, launches new mobile site and offers live chat sommelier service 7 days/week San Francisco, CA, 2015-11-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wine.com, the nation’s leading online wine retailer, today announced it has doubled its selection of wine and launched a new mobile website, making it the world’s largest mobile wine store. …

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Carrefour Spain awards supplier Lugo fishery Puerto Celeiro for its selective hake fishing extraction method

Galician fishery awarded a prize for its selective and sustainable hake fishing extraction method. SPAIN, 2015-11-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Lugo fishery Puerto Celeiro, which has been a Carrefour Spain suppler for 14 years, has been awarded by the distribution company with the “Grand Climate Challenge Award for Suppliers”, for its selective hake fishing…

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USDA FSIS: Tyson Foods Inc. recalls 52,486 pounds of chicken wing product due to possible adulteration

WASHINGTON, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tyson Foods Inc., a Pine Bluff, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 52,486 pounds of chicken wing product that may be adulterated because of having an “off odor” scent, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The fully cooked buffalo style chicken wing section item…

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Teavana stores receive makeovers to create special experience for tea connoisseurs

SEATTLE, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — A team of Teavana and Starbucks partners (employees) have created a special experience for tea connoisseurs in two Seattle-area locations. “We selected one of our Teavana stores and completely transformed the customers experience,” said Dan Karches, director, Marketing and Category for Teavana. “A tight partnership between tea, design and merchandise…

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