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Morrisons to donate unsold food that is still safe to eat to local community organisations

Morrisons is to roll out an initiative that aims to end the waste of edible food in its 500 supermarkets. Bradford, England, 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Across the UK, unsold food that is still safe to eat will be made available and donated to local community organisations. They will be able come to the store…

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Carolina Panthers’ cornerback Bené Benwikere to debut his personally designed signature sub sandwich at Harris Teeter on Nov. 10

Benwikere to Sign Autographs, Sample Signature Sub Sandwich, Introduce Fans to Must-Have Meal for Lunch   Date Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Time 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Where Morrocroft Village Harris Teeter 6701 Morrison Boulevard Charlotte, N.C. 28211 Interviews are available.  Live shots are welcomed! Charlotte, N.C., 2015-11-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tuesday, Nov. 10, Carolina Panthers’ cornerback Bené Benwikere will team up with Harris…

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Weis Markets new in-store Café in Lansdale Store offers 900 varieties of beer

Sunbury, PA and Lansdale, PA, 2015-11-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets today announced it has opened an in-store beer café at its Lansdale store. The café received final approval from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) on Thursday. The 30-seat café sells beer for both take-out and on-premise consumption and offers 900 varieties, including a…

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Colruyt restyled and expanded its store in Neerpelt, Belgium

Neerpelt, Belgium, 2015-11-03 — /EPR Retail News/ —  On Wednesday 28 October the renovated Colruyt store in Neerpelt will open its doors after a few months of renovation work. The store has been expanded by half and restyled into a new-generation Colruyt store. New-generation store Store manager Davy Tessens: "Colruyt regularly renovates its stores to make them more…

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Starbucks seasonal espresso beverages return in their red cups to stores in US and Canada

SEATTLE, 2015-11-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — For many, the holidays begin when they catch their first whiff of eggnog or have their first taste of peppermint. Starting today, Starbucks seasonal espresso beverages return in their festive red holiday cups to stores in the U.S. and Canada. Learn the story behind Starbucks two-toned ombré design for this year’s…

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Starbucks Cards with Swarovski crystals will be available in limited quantities in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand this Holiday

SEATTLE, 2015-11-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since the first Starbucks Card launched in 2001, designers have created hundreds of varieties of these collectible cards. One of this year's new designs, available at participating Starbucks® stores in Asia, is a Starbucks Card adorned with Swarovski® crystals. The premium mini Starbucks Card – small enough to fit on…

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Whole Foods Market’s Top Ten Holiday Wines launch in stores

Retailer’s experts curate exciting options to pair with seasonal dishes, all priced below $17 per bottle AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-10-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market’s Top Ten Holiday Wines launch in stores today to take the guesswork out of gatherings and gifts this holiday season. Every bottle is priced between $9.99 and $16.99, and was…

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Morrisons to pilot a convenience food offer in five petrol filling station shops owned by Motor Fuel Group

Bradford, England, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons is to pilot a convenience food offer in five petrol filling station shops owned by Motor Fuel Group (MFG). The pilot will start by the end of the year and will allow Morrisons to supply branded and own-brand food to the forecourt stores. The shops, all above 1,200 sq.ft, will…

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USDA’s FSIS: Whole Foods Market establishment located in Everett, Mass recalls 234 pounds of curry chicken salad products

WASHINGTON, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — A Whole Foods Market establishment located in Everett, Mass. is recalling approximately 234 pounds of curry chicken salad products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The chicken curry salad was packaged on Oct. 16, 2015, and…

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BJ’s Restaurants reports its revenues increased 11.1% during fiscal 2015 third quarter

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2015 third quarter that ended onTuesday, September 29, 2015. Third Quarter 2015 Highlights Compared to Third Quarter 2014 Total revenues increased 11.1% to $229.4 million Total restaurant operating weeks increased approximately 10% Comparable restaurant sales increased 2.3% Net…

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SPECIAL.T-Kapseln bei Coop: Perfekter Tee in weniger als zwei Minuten

SPECIAL.T-Kapseln bei Coop: Perfekter Tee in weniger als zwei Minuten BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Schwarztees entfalten ihr Aroma am besten, wenn man sie bei 92 Grad ganz kurz ziehen lässt. Grüntees benötigen eine deutliche längere Ziehzeit, wobei die Temperatur aber nur rund 80 Grad betragen sollte. Genau die richtige Ziehzeit und die…

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METRO GROUP supports online job recruiting startup Culinary Agents as it expands its services to French and Italian entrepreneurs

Düsseldorf, Germany, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — METRO GROUP is supporting Culinary Agents, the professional networking website for catering and hospitality sectors, to kick off operations in France and Italy this month. Starting in October, the online job recruiting startup offers its services to French and Italian entrepreneurs and specialists of restaurants, caterers and hotels,…

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Starbucks® brings a fang-tastic new Frappuccino® blended beverage this Halloween

SEATTLE, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The most popular adult Halloween costumes of 2015 are expected to be U.S. presidential candidates, emojis and Star Wars characters. And the most popular beverage of the season may be a fang-tastic new Starbucks® Frappuccino® blended beverage. Starbucks launched its first Halloween Frappuccino in the United States and Canada with…

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SONIC opened its first Rhode Island drive-in location on Monday, October 26, 2015

America's Drive-In Enters 45th State with Smithfield Area Location SMITHFIELD, R.I., 2015-10-28 — /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…

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SONIC® Drive-In launches the most premium chicken sandwiches ever offered, the new Ultimate Chicken Sandwich

America's Drive-In raises the bar for chicken sandwiches OKLAHOMA CITY, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — In November, SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) satisfies chicken cravings across the nation with the launch of the most premium chicken sandwiches ever offered, the new Ultimate Chicken Sandwich. Featuring a combination of high-quality ingredients and flavors unique to SONIC, the…

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Authentic, handmade tortillas and tortilla chips in Meijer’s 222 stores across the Midwest

Retailer offers authentic, handmade tortillas and tortilla chips in all Meijer stores GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-10-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new partnership between Meijer and Detroit-based manufacturer Hacienda Mexican Foods has not only placed authentic, handmade products in each of the retailer’s 222 stores across the Midwest, but has also allowed the small family-owned manufacturer…

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Taco Bell, Major League Baseball partner again for the popular “Steal a Base, Steal a Breakfast” promotion

The fan favorite “Steal a Base” promotion returns with “Steal a Base, Steal a Breakfast,” set to reward America with millions of free A.M. Crunchwraps® if a base is stolen during the 2015 World Series IRVINE, Calif., 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taco Bell® today announced they are once again teaming up with Major League Baseball…

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Starbucks recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month throughout October

SEATTLE, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Taylor Yukawa recalls the day in 2014 when his academic advisor called him about an internship with Starbucks. Then a student at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, he didn’t know what to expect. “After interviews through email and FaceTime, I was offered the role as a summer…

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Starbucks to transition processing of all non-mobile payments and U.S. retail card payment transactions to Chase Commerce Solutions

SEATTLE, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has announced the selection of Chase Commerce Solutions, the global payment processing and merchant acquiring division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), to transition processing of all non-mobile payments and U.S. retail card payment transactions in company-operated stores in addition to partnering on the…

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This year’s iconic red Starbucks Holiday cup unveiled

When red Starbucks cups return, it’s a signal that the holiday season is drawing near. SEATTLE, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks customers are getting an early taste of Starbucks holiday beverages starting today (October 22) along with a glimpse of this year’s red holiday cups in some of Europe’s most recognizable shopping destinations: Selfridges…

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Carrefour China installs connected digital ads in two of Shanghai metro’s main stations to coincide with its Wine Fair

Shanghai, China, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour.cn, Carrefour’s e-commerce website in China, is running advertisements and is causing a stir in the corridors of the Shanghai metro after installing connected digital advertisements in two of the city’s main stations to coincide with its Wine Fair. For one month, thousands of daily users of metro lines…

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Waitrose report reveals 2015’s top food trends

Waitrose report uncovers key shopping, eating and drinking habits this year - based on millions of purchases in shops and online, and comprehensive new consumer research LONDON, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The report - the third annual Waitrose look at key food and drink trends - was researched throughout 2015.  A series of in-depth focus…

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Whole Foods Market reopens its location in White Plains, NY on Saturday, October 24

White Plains Location to Officially Reveal New Store Renovations on October 24th, 2015 WHITE PLAINS, NY, 2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM), America’s Healthiest Grocery Store®, is excited to announce the grand reopening of its location in White Plains, NY on Saturday, October 24th. Timed perfectly for the start of the Thanksgiving and…

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New Starbucks store opens in London’s bustling Covent Garden district

LONDON, 2015-10-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — London’s bustling Covent Garden district has always been a place of connection and contrasts – where past meets present, design meets culture, and fashion meets entertainment. The new Starbucks store at Upper St. Martin’s Lane brings together these worlds, promoting interaction between Starbucks partners and customers. “The store is…

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Marshawn Lynch teams up with Starbucks to introduce the Beast Mode™ Frappuccino® blended beverage

SEATTLE, 2015-10-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marshawn Lynch approached the fun challenge of creating a new Starbucks Frappuccino® blended beverage to benefit his foundation with the same decisive action that’s made him one of the NFL’s top running backs. Lynch, sporting a Starbucks green apron in a test lab deep inside the company’s Seattle headquarters,…

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Fruit and vegetables at Tesco will stay fresher for longer as a result of new food waste initiative

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-10-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Customers can benefit from salads and citrus fruit that will stay fresh for up to two extra days, thanks to an industry leading initiative by Tesco. Some of the most popular fruit and vegetables will stay fresher for longer as a result of Tesco cutting out a food packing…

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Amazon: Prime Now customers in Portland can now enjoy free delivery from local restaurants

Prime Now customers in Portland can now enjoy delivery from local restaurants and food carts, including Pok Pok, Sizzle Pie, Waffle Window, Luc Lac, Seres Restaurant, East India Co Grill & Bar, Kim Jong Grillin’ and many more Free delivery for a limited time on all restaurant orders SEATTLE, 2015-10-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc.…

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Giant Food removes Turkey Meatloaf with Tomato Bacon Glaze from sale store brand following recall by Taylor Farms

Landover, Md., 2015-10-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following a recall by Taylor Farms, New Jersey, Inc, Giant Food, LLC announced it removed from sale store brand Turkey Meatloaf with Tomato Bacon Glaze which may contain egg, soy and wheat, allergens that are not listed on the ingredient label. These products are safe to consume for individuals…

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