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HARRIS TEETER ANNOUNCED WEEK 10 WINNERS OF ITS TOGETHER IN EDUCATION $100,000 GIVEAWAY

Company Donates $50,000 to Schools, $50,000 to Customers in 10 Weeks Matthews, N.C., 2014-4-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Saturday, April 5, 2014, Harris Teeter’s Together in Education (TIE) Prize Team visited winners’ homes in Raleigh, N.C. to give away another $10,000 as part of Harris Teeter’s TIE $100,000 Giveaway.  The company has donated $100,000 since the Prize…
April 11, 20140Comments

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Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford and Paralympic 100m silver medallist Libby Clegg to compete at Sainsbury’s Glasgow Grand Prix on 11-12th July

LONDON, 2014-4-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford and Paralympic 100m silver medallist Libby Clegg have confirmed that they will compete at the Sainsbury’s Glasgow Grand Prix on 11-12th July. Joining fellow Olympian Mo Farah, the announcement coincides with tickets going on sale for the 2014 Sainsbury’s Summer Series. Rutherford, who famously leapt…
April 10, 20140Comments

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Organic groceries provider Wild Oats to relaunch at Walmart with more affordable price

Nation’s Largest Grocer Works with Organics Pioneer to Relaunch Brand and Save Customers 25 Percent or More on Organic Groceries BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-4-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walmart, the nation’s largest grocer, announced today it will carry Wild Oats organic food items. Originally introduced in 1987, Wild Oats will relaunch at Walmart starting this month with a new, more…
April 10, 20140Comments

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John Lewis opens 92,000 sq ft shop at Vangarde Shopping Park in York

YORK, 2014-4-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — At 9am this morning, John Lewis York opened its doors to excited customers for the very first time. The 92,000 sq ft shop, located at Vangarde Shopping Park in York, is the retailer's 41st shop and the first John Lewis shop to open this year. The shop opening comes at…
April 10, 20140Comments

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Target and 17 natural, organic and sustainable brands launch “Made to Matter – Handpicked by Target”

Collection makes it easier to find products made with simple, recognizable ingredients at unbeatable prices MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-4-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Known for bringing great design to the masses through signature partnerships and products, Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) is now introducing “Made to Matter – Handpicked by Target.” The first-of-its-kind collection brings together 17 leading natural,…
April 10, 20140Comments

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The National Grocers Association welcomes Legislative Action on Tax Extender Package

Arlington, VA, 2014-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association (NGA) released the following statement after the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act was passed by the Senate Finance Committee earlier today: "NGA commends Chairman Wyden and Ranking Member Hatch for working together and passing a responsible tax extenders package. While it is our…
April 9, 20140Comments

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Clyde W. Reynolds named director of engineering for the Defense Commissary Agency

Fort Lee, Va., 2014-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Clyde W. Reynolds has been named director of engineering for the Defense Commissary Agency. His reporting date is April 21. Reynolds fills the position left vacant by Boyce Bourland, who retired in January. In his new position, Reynolds will be responsible for the planning, programming, design, construction, maintenance and…
April 9, 20140Comments

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Purina and Harris Teeter invite Dog lovers to cast votes online, April 7-21, for the “Top Dog” of the 2014 Bark in the Park Top Dog Festival

Matthews, N.C., 2014-4-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dog lovers may cast votes online, April 7-21, for the “Top Dog” of the 2014 Bark in the Park Top Dog Festival presented by Purina and Harris Teeter. Go to www.parkandrec.com and click on the Bark in the Park logo to vote. Contestants submitted photos of their canine companions in March, and…
April 9, 20140Comments

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Meijer rebrands its hunger relief program Simply Give to the color of hunger awareness – Orange

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-4-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — In an effort to increase donations to its food pantry partners, Meijer announced today that it has rebranded its signature hunger relief program,  Simply Give, with the color orange to align more closely to the issue that continues to rise throughout the Midwest. To celebrate the enhancement…
April 8, 20140Comments

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Johnny Thijs nominated as independent member of the Board of Directors at Delhaize Group

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2014-4-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB, NYSE: DEG), the Belgian international food retailer, announces the nomination of Mr. Johnny Thijs to become an independent member of the Board of Directors. At the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, to be held on May 22, 2014, the Board of Directors of Delhaize Group will…
April 7, 20140Comments

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Foodstuffs’ New World confirms sponsorship of the Silver Ferns

New World is excited to confirm its partnership through the elite sponsorship of the Silver Ferns will continue until at least 2016. Waiheke, New Zealand, 2014-4-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — This is the 7th year New World has sponsored our national netball team and this year, for the first time,  New World are also proud to be the…
April 7, 20140Comments

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Wegmans Food Market urges its customers bring their clean, dry plastic bags to their stores to help The Nature Conservancy

ROCHESTER, NY , 2014-4-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s not every day that one good turn earns double credit!  But during April, customers who bring their clean, dry plastic bags to a Wegmans Food Market for recycling can feel good twice over: First, for recycling their bags, and second, for helping to increase the contribution Wegmans…
April 7, 20140Comments

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Roger Burnley comments on Sainsbury’s inclusion in The Times as Top 50 employer for women

LONDON, 2014-4-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — I’m delighted that we’ve been recognised by The Times as a Top 50 employer for women. As a major employer we work hard to ensure that that everyone in our business – regardless, rank, role, location – gets the opportunities they deserve. We never rest on our laurels – there is…
April 4, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s included in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2014

LONDON, 2014-4-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — The accolade recognises Sainsbury’s proactive approach to career development – this includes actively engaging with future business leaders through Inspiring the Future – a group that links volunteer mentors with schools and colleges to promote careers. Nearly 300 volunteers from Sainsbury’s have now signed up to the scheme to give…
April 4, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s fruit and vegetables sales increased over the last couple of days due to health study findings from Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health

LONDON, 2014-4-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s fresh fruit and veg category has enjoyed double digit growth over the last couple of days in the wake of this week’s study findings from Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, which suggested we increase the amount of fruit and vegetables we eat from five a day to at…
April 4, 20140Comments

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Tesco to increase the price it pays British dairy farmers for their milk

Cheshunt, England, 2014-4-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco announced today the new price it will pay British dairy farmers for their milk. Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group (TSDG) members will receive the new price of at least34.2ppl. This represents an increase of at least 0.4ppl for all TSDG farmers. Tesco guarantees TSDG farmers always receive a price that is…
April 4, 20140Comments

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HARRIS TEETER ANNOUNCED WEEK 9 WINNERS OF ITS TOGETHER IN EDUCATION $100,000 GIVEAWAY

One Week, $10,000 in Prizes Remain Matthews, N.C., 2014-4-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Saturday, March 29, 2014, Harris Teeter’s Together in Education (TIE) Prize Patrol visited winners’ homes in Cary, N.C. to give away another $10,000 as part of Harris Teeter’s TIE $100,000 Giveaway. During the $100,000 Giveaway, Weekly Contestants (“Winners”) are randomly drawn and awarded up to…
April 2, 20140Comments

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The Milwaukee Brewers announced multi-year sports partnership with Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meijer

Ballpark Signage and Brewers.com Advertising Included in Deal With Retailer; Locations in Wisconsin Scheduled to Open in 2015 MILWAUKEE, 2014-3-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Milwaukee Brewers today announced a multi-year partnership with Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meijer that begins this season. The partnership will include branding on both the right-center and left-center field walls at Miller…
March 28, 20140Comments

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Walmart showcased its Futuristic Truck in support of its sustainability program

LOUISVILLE, Ky, 2014-3-28 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Walmart showcased its futuristic truck today at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky. The Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience is a tractor-trailer combination that features leading edge aerodynamics, an advanced turbine-powered range extending series hybrid powertrain, electrified auxiliary components, and sophisticated control systems all in one package, developed in…
March 28, 20140Comments

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Wesfarmers to hold free Centenary Community Concert at Northam on Saturday 12 April

Perth, Australia,  2014-3-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — From Somewhere Over the Rainbow performed by one of Australia’s finest classical singers to Tchaikovsky’s spectacular 1812 Overture, there will be something for everyone at the free Wesfarmers Centenary Community Concert at Northam on Saturday 12 April. As the major public celebration of its centenary, Wesfarmers is about to…
March 28, 20140Comments

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Carrefour to hire 5000 young people on apprenticeships and professionalisation contracts during its “Block-release Training Day”

PARIS, 2014-3-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour is holding its "Block-release Training Day”, helping young people throughout France by opening up all its Carrefour hypermarkets and Carrefour Market supermarkets to them. In 2014, Carrefour will be hiring some 5000 young people on apprenticeships and professionalisation contracts. This event – designed to help young people establish…
March 28, 20140Comments

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HARRIS TEETER ANNOUNCED WEEK 8 WINNERS OF ITS TOGETHER IN EDUCATION $100,000 GIVEAWAY

Two Weeks, $20,000 in Prizes Remain Matthews, N.C., 2014-3-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last weekend, Saturday, March 22, 2014, the TIE Prize Patrol returned to Greensboro, N.C to give away another $10,000 as part of Harris Teeter’s Together in Education (TIE) $100,000 Giveaway. During the $100,000 Giveaway, Weekly Contestants (“Winners”) are randomly drawn and awarded up to $10,000,…
March 28, 20140Comments

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Harris Teeter welcomes shoppers to its Shops at Canton Crossing store on Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Matthews, N.C., 2014-3-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter is proud to welcome shoppers to its Shops at Canton Crossing store on Tuesday, April 8, 2014.  The company is celebrating its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. followed by a sampling event featuring Harris Teeter brand products. Harris Teeter was established in 1960…
March 28, 20140Comments

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Foodstuffs’ first grocery store Four Square to give away 400 reusable bags to local Waiheke shoppers

Waiheke, New Zealand, 2014-3-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Four Square got behind Plastic-Free Friday by giving out 400 reusable bags to local Waiheke shoppers. Plastic Free Friday is part of the BYO Bag initiative started by Debbie Lyttle last year to educate the community on plastic pollution and the harm plastic bags, in particular, have on marine…
March 26, 20140Comments

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Aktia customers to receive K-Plussa points from the service fee when withdrawing cash in K-food stores

Helsinki, Finland, 2014-3-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kesko and Aktia have entered a cooperation agreement by which the bank's customers will receive additional K-Plussa points from the service fee when withdrawing cash in K-food stores. The cooperation begins on 1 April. It is possible to withdraw cash with all Finnish debit cards in more than 700…
March 26, 20140Comments

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First British strawberries of the season now available in Sainsbury’s stores

This week sees the first British strawberries of the season land in Sainsbury’s stores. LONDON, 2014-3-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Reaching shelves much earlier than in previous years (10 days earlier than last year’s crop), these Taste the Difference strawberries are quite literally a Dream – a variety exclusive to Sainsbury’s which is sweet and aromatic with…
March 26, 20140Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation to release financial results for its Fiscal 2014 Fourth Quarter on April 10, 2014

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-3-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) said today that it will release financial results for its Fiscal 2014 Fourth Quarter, which ended March 1, 2014, on Thursday, April 10, 2014. The company will hold an analyst call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (5:30 a.m. Pacific Time) with…
March 26, 20140Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation appoints Dedra N. Castle as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-3-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced that Dedra N. Castle, a highly experienced human resources executive, is joining Rite Aid as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. In this position, Castle will be responsible for all aspects of human resources, including training, recruitment, talent management,…
March 26, 20140Comments

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Tesco successfully trialed its recyclable plastic packaging to save more than million eggs from going to waste each year

Cheshunt, England, 2014-3-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Recyclable plastic packaging that will save more than a million eggs from going to waste each year has been successfully trialed by Tesco. At the moment Tesco’s free range eggs are sold in pulp cartons and if an egg breaks in transit it can seep through the box and damage…
March 25, 20140Comments

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Wegmans Food Markets announced leadership team for its second store in Massachusetts at Route 9 in Chestnut Hill

NEWTON, MA, 2014-3-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wegmans Food Markets today announced the leadership team responsible for opening and managing the second Wegmans store in Massachusetts located on Route 9 in Chestnut Hill. The team consists of the store manager, chef, pharmacy manager, and area managers, who each oversee multiple departments in the store. The team has…
March 25, 20140Comments

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