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Starbucks Plans to Open Stores in Diverse, Under-represented Neighborhoods in 15 U.S. Cities

Starbucks Plans to Open Stores in Diverse, Under-represented Neighborhoods in 15 U.S. Cities, Will Work with Local Minority and Women-Owned Suppliers, Nonprofits and Civic Leaders to Create New Opportunities for Economic Development and Community Engagement First Stores to Open in Chicago, Ferguson, Milwaukee, Phoenix, and Queens, New York Starbucks Multiplies Impact Beyond Stores with $1.5 Million…

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Greenpeace names Whole Foods Market the top retailer for seafood sustainability in the nonprofit’s annual ranking of U.S. supermarkets

America’s Healthiest Grocery Store® earns highest score in report’s history for stringent purchasing policies, transparency and advocating for industry change AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ —  For the third consecutive year, Greenpeace named Whole Foods Market the top retailer for seafood sustainability in the nonprofit’s annual ranking of U.S. supermarkets. The company earned the highest…

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Tesco to further reduce the levels of Campylobacter in its fresh chicken

Tesco, with suppliers, is committed to minimising levels of Campylobacter by 2017 Tesco has consistently been the only major supermarket with a significantly lower level of Campylobacter in its chicken compared to the industry average CHESHUNT, England, 2015-7-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today pledged to further reduce the levels of Campylobacter in its…

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EROSKI inaugura hoy la transformación del supermercado franquiciado situado en la avenida Winston Churchill de Gibraltar a su nuevo modelo comercial “contigo”

  El modelo de tienda “contigo” otorga gran protagonismo a los productos locales y a los alimentos frescos de temporada como base de una alimentación saludable La transformación ha generado 10 puestos de trabajo, hasta alcanzar una plantilla de 100 personas El establecimiento ha aumentado su superficie en 500 m2 hasta alcanzar los 2.100 m2 Las…

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Dunkin’ Donuts signs multi-unit store development agreements with seven franchise groups to develop 51 new restaurants in Virginia and West Virginia

LEADING COFFEE AND BAKERY CHAIN CONTINUES EXPANSION WITH NEW LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE MID-ATLANTIC CANTON, MA, 2015-7-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of multi-unit store development agreements with seven franchise groups to develop 51 new restaurants in Virginia and West Virginia over the next…

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Starbucks partners with Taste Holdings for the opening of stores in South Africa, the first in sub‐Saharan Africa

Starbucks announces an exclusive licensed partnership with Taste Holdings for the opening of stores in South Africa, the first in sub‐Saharan Africa First store will open in Johannesburg in the first half of 2016, with more locations to follow Starbucks and Taste Holdings will design and build stores serving the entire range of Starbucks food and beverages…

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Haggen selects award winning omni-commerce provider Unata to help launch its new customer loyalty program and eCommerce experience

TORONTO & BELLINGHAM, Wash., 2015-7-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Unata, the award winning omni-commerce provider, and West Coast regional grocer Haggen Food and Pharmacy today announced that Haggen has selected Unata to help launch its new customer loyalty program and eCommerce experience. The implementation will allow for more personalized marketing across Haggen’s channels including online,…

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PBS KIDS and Whole Foods Market teamed up for new line of back-to-school products available exclusively at Whole Foods Market stores this July and August

Proceeds from school supplies like backpacks and notebooks to support children’s learning, nutrition and healthy development ARLINGTON, Va., 2015-7-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — PBS KIDS and Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) have teamed up to offer a new line of back-to-school products, available exclusively at Whole Foods Market stores this July and August.…

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Cakabakery, Field & Fire and Sweetie-Licious pastry chefs will face off during the Meijer LPGA Classic Celebrity Chef Cookoff presented by Kraft on July 24

Three local pastry chefs face-off during event co-hosted by Mario Batali and Gail Simmons GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-7-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Local pastry chefs from three Grand Rapids bakeries – Cakabakery, Field & Fire and Sweetie-Licious – will face off during the Meijer LPGA Classic Celebrity Chef Cookoff presented by Kraft on July 24…

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Commissary Value Brands program now has nearly 500 products available at savings comparable to low-cost private label items in commercial stores

FORT LEE, Va., 2015-7-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Six months into the start of the Commissary Value Brands program, patrons now have nearly 500 products available at savings comparable to low-cost private label items in commercial stores. Since the emergence of the Value Brands' signature orange label in December, the Defense Commissary Agency has elevated the savings…

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More than 275 kids registered for the inaugural fundraising effort Hy-Vee Pinky Swear Kids Triathlon in West Des Moines

WEST DES MOINES, 2015-7-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — It wasn’t a competition, but everyone was a winner today at the inaugural Hy-Vee Pinky Swear Kids Triathlon in West Des Moines. Hundreds of young athletes and their families braved the stormy weather conditions and showed up strong at Raccoon River Park today to participate in the first-ever…

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Carrefour launches two tinned tuna products fished using the pole and line technique; honouring its commitment to promoting responsible fishing

Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2015-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour has just announced the launch of two tinned tuna products fished using the pole and line technique which will be going on sale in its Carrefour and Carrefour Market stores. This fishing technique is more selective and prevents unwanted species from being caught, thus helping to preserve…

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Bumper crop of English apricots set to soar six fold enough to supply Tesco for the whole of the summer

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — England’s fledgling apricot production is set to soar six fold with a bumper crop this summer, thanks to near perfect growing conditions. The first English apricots of the season went on sale on Monday and growers are reporting great quality fruit. And early estimates are that English growers will produce…

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Starbucks China president Belinda Wong recognized for her leadership on a new 2015 ranking of Forbes top 100 women in business in China

SEATTLE, 2015-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks China president Belinda Wong is recognized for her leadership on a new 2015 ranking of Forbes top 100 women in business in China. Wong is 41 on the list which includes Sun Yafang, the chairperson of board of HUAWEI Technologies CO. LTD as the top of the list.…

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Plum deals at The Co-operative have led to double-digit growth across its fresh produce range

MANCHESTER, UK, 2015-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Plum deals at The Co-operative have led to a near double-digit growth across its fresh produce range following a multi-million pound investment to trim the price of fruit and vegetables. The investment by the community retailer, which has a store in every postal area, saw prices pruned across its range…

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Giant Food of Landover: diverse assortment of farm fresh local produce now available at all Giant stores

Landover, Md., 2015-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Giant Food of Landover, Md. is pleased to announce that a diverse assortment of farm fresh local produce, from 45 area farms, is now available at all Giant stores. While customers can find many local products in Giant stores throughout the year, the summer months bring an abundance of…

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Auntie Anne’s recognized several franchisees for exceeding the “Pretzel Perfect” standard

LANCASTER, Pa., 2015-7-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchisor, recently recongnized several franchisees for exceeding the "Pretzel Perfect" standard. Earlier this summer, Auntie Anne’s presented prestigious awards to franchise owners and stores across the country to recognize their hard work and dedication to the Auntie Anne’s system. The…

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Carrefour partners with French Alpine dairy farmers to launch a new PDO Beaufort Chalet d’Alpage Quality Line

Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2015-7-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 2 July 2015, Carrefour joined forces with 3 of the last 18 French Alpine dairy farmers to launch a new PDO Beaufort Chalet d’Alpage Quality Line. The retailer's commitment to preserving traditional know-how and a guarantee for customers that they are getting an authentic product with an…

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Carrefour Italy opens its 12rd Market Gourmet store in Varese, Northern Italy

Varese, Italy, 2015-7-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 2 July, Carrefour Italy inaugurated its 12rd Market Gourmet store in the city of Varese in the north of the country An accomplished chef, with a strong link to the territory, Matteo Pisciotta, at the helm of the Luce restaurant in Villa Panza, Varese, and one of the…

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Teavana announced national partnership with Girls Inc.

Teavana Partners with Girls Inc. in Support of Youth Education, Mentorship, College Readiness and Training Continuing with Starbucks Long-term Commitment to Provide Pathways to Opportunity for Young People, Teavana Donates $100,000 to Benefit Young Women across the U.S. and Canada Seattle, 2015-7-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Teavana (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced a national partnership with Girls Inc., a nonprofit organization…

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Starbucks launches new food and snack menu for the summer months

SEATTLE, 2015-7-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks designs menus to meet the needs of customers at different times of the day and evening. During the summer months, this means creating meals for plane travel or road trips as well as portable food perfect for spontaneous picnics and after work snacks. “Bistro boxes are the epitome of portable, flexible,…

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Starbucks expands its small-batch Cold Brew iced coffee as a core menu item in participating stores across US and Canada

SEATTLE, 2015-7-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just in time for the heat of summer, Starbucks is expanding its popular small-batch Cold Brew iced coffee as a core menu item in participating stores across the U.S. and Canada. Cold Brew is the latest in a series of new coffee experiences at Starbucks that showcase the passion baristas…

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Product Launch: Teavana® Shaken Iced Mango Black Tea Lemonade available in participating Starbucks® stores

SEATTLE, 2015-7-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Imagine a quiet summer evening, having dinner outside with a bright beautiful garden in view. That setting is the inspiration behind Teavana® Shaken Iced Mango Black Tea Lemonade - a new beverage being offered for a limited time in participating Starbucks® stores across the U.S. and Canada, beginning today (July…

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Tribeca’s David Bouley will team with the staff of Next Door by Wegmans to create an innovative dinner at the Wegmans Orchard

Rochester, NY, 2015-7-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tribeca restaurateur David Bouley will team with the staff of Next Door by Wegmans to create an innovative dinner at the Wegmans Orchard. The dinner will feature an insightful talk on “The Power of Food as Medicine” led by Dr. Mark Hyman, MD. Dr. Hyman is a nine-time…

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Whole Foods Market opens its second Union County store in Clark, New Jersey

Clark, NJ, 2015-7-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is excited to announce the opening of its second Union County store in Clark, New Jersey on Friday, August 7th. The grocer’s fourteenth New Jersey store is situated in the center of the highly anticipated Clark Commons Shopping Center, located at 1255 Raritan Road. At 41,000…

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Chef Robert Irvine’s new company of nutritionally improved food products exclusively at Giant’s 168 stores throughout the mid-Atlantic region

The cost-effective partnership was commemorated with more than $25,000 in donations and sponsorships to USO-Metro as part of the companies’ shared philanthropic mission Washington D.C., 2015-7-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chef Robert Irvine and Giant Food of Landover, Md., announced today that the renowned Chef’s new company of nutritionally improved food products will initially be available exclusively…

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Wegmans unveils new online Mix-and-Match Meal Guide

ROCHESTER, NY, 2015-7-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new Mix-and-Match Meal Guide from Wegmans Food Markets might just be the next best thing to having a personal chef. The guide can be viewed online at Wegmans.com, and if you sign in, you can pick what appeals to you, click, and your shopping list is ready. With…

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Starbucks committed to hire 10,000 veterans and military spouses by the year 2018

SEATTLE, 2015-7-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — On a rainy Seattle afternoon this past April, members of Starbucks Armed Forces Network (AFN) didn’t let the weather stop them from volunteering at an urban farm. They planted, mulched and got covered in mud -- all to help grow fruits and vegetables for local homeless veterans. They have returned to…

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Starbucks Coffee Company and Casino Restauration partner to open Starbucks stores within Géant Casino Hypermarkets and Casino Supermarkets across France

FRANCE, 2015-7-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Company and Casino Restauration (subsidiary of Groupe Casino) today announce a licensed partnership that will open Starbucks stores within Géant Casino Hypermarkets and Casino Supermarkets across France. The first store is expected to open before the end of 2015. Casino Restauration will be operating full-format Starbucks® stores…

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Sainsbury’s launches new home grown British lettuce variety developed specially for Sainsbury’s

LONDON, 2015-7-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is launching a new and exclusive British lettuce variety that offers customers the chance to enjoy a brand new home grown favourite throughout the summer months. The Red Butterhead variety has been developed specially for Sainsbury’s and is grown in Lincolnshire during a short season which runs…

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